The Last Drop Wine Tasting Events

23/06/2026

Today’s gratitude post: my home cellar. 🍷🥶

Cool, quiet, full of wine, and currently the most desirable room in the house. Thinking of moving my bed down there until this heatwave passes. 😆

05/06/2026

🍷 What an amazing day exploring La Rioja with localexperttours.com.

We visited two very different family-run wineries, each with its own unique story and heritage. Hearing how these businesses began and have evolved through generations was just as fascinating as tasting the wines themselves.

What struck me most was the passion behind everything they do. The dedication and pride of the families shine through in every wine they produce.

A wonderful reminder that great wine is about so much more than what’s in the glass. ❤️🍇

29/05/2026

I picked up my second stamp on the yesterday during a visit to .

Thank you Rebekah for the mini tour and tastings and help with selecting wines for an upcoming wine tasting event to celebrate (No spoilers!).

Of course, I couldn’t come away without picking up a bottle for the weekend. The Barn Owl Red caught my eye, one for the name 🦉 and also the description of bright red strawberry and ripe raspberry fruit flavours with a creamy nuance. Basically, summer in a bottle! 🍓🍰🍷😍

Happy weekend! 😎

14/05/2026

I’m often asked at my wine tastings how long Champagne should be kept for. Usually, it’s a bottle given for a special occasion — a wedding, a milestone birthday, an anniversary — and it’s sitting at home waiting to be opened for the next special occasion.

But when will that be? And how long should you really wait?

My advice? Don’t.

Don’t wait for a moment that may not happen for years. Open the bottle and enjoy it! Because not all Champagne is made for decades of ageing — and whilst you’re waiting for that “perfect occasion” that never quite arrives, your bubbly is slowly losing its fizz, flavour and fun.

Most non-vintage Champagne is intended to be enjoyed within a few years. Even prestige cuvées eventually lose their freshness and effervescence. And while you’re saving the bottle for later, you may also be postponing the joy of now.

If you are going to keep a special bottle for a while, at least make sure it’s stored properly: cool, dark, laid flat, with no movement or dramatic temperature changes — think cellar conditions, not upright in a warm kitchen cupboard!

And if you’re tempted to open it… what’s wrong with an ordinary Tuesday evening or a lazy Saturday afternoon? Better still, head to the local chippy and treat yourself to fish and chips — one of the great Champagne pairings.

Pop your cork and enjoy the occasion happening right now, in this very moment. Because life is shorter than your wine rack thinks.

And one final tip… if the bottle itself is special, keep it after you’ve enjoyed the contents! Add a little light inside it and let the memory of the gift, the celebration and the people you shared it with live on — not hidden away in a cupboard, but proudly on display.

Cheers! 🥂

13/05/2026

11/05/2026

🍷 Looking for a fresh idea for your village hall or community event? 🍷

Transform your local hall into a relaxed, sociable space for an unforgettable evening of wine, food and fun!

I’m now taking bookings for hosted events across the local area, including:

✨ Wine Tasting Masterclasses
🧀 Wine & Cheese Nights
🧖‍♀️ Sip & Spa (in collaboration with TEMPLESPA)

Perfect for:
• Village halls
• Community groups
• Ladies nights
• Fundraisers
• Social clubs
• Private celebrations

Whether you’d like a relaxed Mediterranean-style pampering afternoon, a fun themed tasting, or a luxurious evening of wine and cheese pairing, I can help create a warm and welcoming event tailored to your group.

📍 Available for local venues and community spaces
📩 Message me to chat about ideas, availability and packages

“Great wine, great company, great atmosphere.” 🍷✨

10/05/2026

Thank you to all the lovely ladies who joined us for our very first Sip & Spa event yesterday ✨

An afternoon to relax, unwind and indulge in spa treatments, beautiful wines and Mediterranean-inspired food 🧘🏼‍♀️🍷🧖

We loved sharing this unique sensory experience with you all, and judging by the laughter and smiles, everyone left feeling a little more relaxed and refreshed 💛

04/05/2026

Excited to collect my first stamp on the yesterday. I’m now planning my next 9 vineyard visits around Yorkshire to collect my free bottle! 🍇 🍷

Thanks to Tim for the fabulous tour of the vineyard and winery in celebration of their 20th anniversary. The typical Yorkshire bank holiday weather didn’t stop the visitors turning out for the tours and tastings throughout the day.

Looking forward to being back at the vineyard for The Great Yorkshire Wine and Fizz Festival on Saturday 27th June. Hopefully the sun is shining! 😎Get your tickets online at yorkshireheart.com.

03/05/2026

I’m not one to blow my own trumpet but…

I wanted to share some feedback from some of my recent Wine and Cheese Tasting Evenings…

“Really, really great night. Informative and relaxed. Thank you!”

“It was a great night. We learned a lot”

“An absolutely belting night. Very informative, very interesting. Would definitely recommend. Cheers!”

Private wine tasting?
Venue ready but missing a host?

From first sip to the last drop, we’ve got you.

Message me to chat details.

(All images are genuine and my own. Except for the first one. I have never blown nor owned a trumpet 🎺 😉 ).