Category Archives: Interviews

Booze interview: Ed Dallimore

Posted on 17/07/2022 by Henry

I ran into Ed Dallimore at a Wine Garden of England event at Squerryes Hall earlier this year on a classic overcast English summer’s day. Very different to the weather we’re having at the moment. He was selling his incredibly … Continue reading →

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Booze interview with Ian Buxton

Posted on 22/09/2017 by Henry

I am delighted and honoured to have Ian Buxton as guest on my blog. His new book, Whiskies Galore: A Tour of Scotland’s Island Distilleries, comes out this month. It’s an idiosyncratic and often very funny stroll around some of … Continue reading →

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Wine interview: Eduardo Porto Carreiro

Posted on 23/08/2012 by Henry

This week I’m delighted that top sommelier (sorry wine guy) Eduardo Porto Carreiro has agreed to take part in my booze interview. Originally from Brazil, Eduardo was sommelier at Grace and then Lukshon in Los Angeles and has recently moved … Continue reading →

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Wine interview: Caro Feely

Posted on 24/07/2012 by Henry

Before giving it all up and buying that plot of land in France, I’d advise you read Grape Expectations: A Family’s Vineyard Adventure in France by Caro Feely. Caro and her husband Sean originally from South Africa but both doing … Continue reading →

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Michael Hodges – a great London boozer

Posted on 12/07/2011 by Henry

Look beyond the expected guides to city life and you will be pleasantly surprised to find that Time Out has some rather good writers. One in particular stands out, Michael Hodges. For years Michael Hodges has chronicled London life through his weekly column, ‘Slice of … Continue reading →

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M. Guibert’s philosophy

Posted on 14/06/2011 by Henry

When a wine is labelled as organic or biodynamic, I tend to greet it with suspicion. This is partly my cynical belief that many producers describe their wines as such mainly for marketing purposes and partly a suspicion of movements … Continue reading →

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Booze interview: Roger Scruton

Posted on 11/04/2011 by Henry

Introducing a new occasional series – interviews with writers about their drinking habits. For my first guest I am honoured to have philosopher Roger Scruton. For many years Scruton wrote a column for the New Statesman. It was ostensibly about … Continue reading →

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