Posts by Jen Gill

Below are my top 5 Greek white wine highlights from the trip. There were a few others which I did not mention as sadly they are not available in the UK…YET! However, the below should give you a fun vinous trip around Kefalonia, Crete as well as main island Greece. Who says one can’t experience…

Never had I been on a train where someone was reading over my shoulder and said – “Wow! What is that book you are reading?” After my description they bought it immediately. This happened last week and it was a wine book of all things. And this person was only mildly curious about wine. That…

Wow! I can’t believe that my trip to Kefalonia ended three weeks ago!  Lots of you saw how much I was enjoying myself and asked what I got up to. Here are a few places which I adored. Hotel:  Celestial All Suites Hotel – if you want to chill in a fairly remote part in…

Matariki – Maori New Year The 28th of June it’s Matariki – the Maori New Year! It’s a time to reflect on the past year, celebrate the present and plan for the future. And as of two years ago, it is now rightfully a public National Holiday. Having worked closely on the podcast with Goedhuis Waddeson,…

From its Brideshead setting, partnerships with local English wineries, incredible art installations by @conradshawcross and beautiful pastoral gardens which enable sheep, picnics and silk dresses – Glyndebourne is a true experience of all the senses! And that’s not even getting to the epic opera theatre and incredible production! Carmen is an opera close to my heart.…

This #BTS reveals it all – my excitement/ slight hysteria, my wonderful partner in wine and art crime, Art Historian – @walkerlucrezia and the incredible work of the @thenationalgallerey and Rocket catering to produce a one of kind, multi-sensory event. 9 different paintings plus Boris Anrep ‘s murals, covering a time frame from the 16th century…

It’s the 4TH July – and instead of focusing on elections, I want to honour my American roots with a tribute to a fantastic California wine tasting I attended recently by @californiawineinstitute. Check video for wine take aways, how to find hidden gems and insight from top wine importers and stay for my conclusion at the…

Have you been listening (or watching!) the second series of ‘Ameliarate Through Wine’?I had the pleasure of hosting incredible and fun guests, sharing inspiring interviews, and savouring delicious wines together. Each episode has brought unique stories and valuable insights, making the journey truly enjoyable. The podcast is just in the middle of its course, so…