Oxford has no shortage of beautiful foodie spots for when the sun shines. Recently we were due to meet some friends on one of the hottest days of the summer so far, and we had simple requirements: cold wine, and light bites. So we made our merry way to The Oxford Wine Tavern, tucked away in Summertown. We managed to nab a table on the small front terrace, which offered a … [Read more...]
Review: Wilding’s ‘A Toast with Champagne’
My recent evening at Wilding Wine was all sparkle: bottles of bubbly chilling, wine glasses gleaming, and conversation fizzing. I joined 11 other guests in the private upstairs room for a champagne tasting and a delightfully indulgent two hours. Hosted by Sarah Helliwell, Wilding's head of wine, the event introduced us to six champagnes produced by family-owned growers. It … [Read more...]