Postcard from Menorca
Plus some bank holiday recs, a big birthday discount and next tasting dates
As I’m away for a few days with the fam there won’t be a Friday 5 this week but I thought I’d send you a picture of Alcaufar in Menorca just to remind you what summer looks like. (Apologies to those of you living in the UK.)
Plus a few food and wine recs for the bank holiday weekend.
It’s my birthday today* so having told you what it felt like being 75 last year I though I’d share how it feels being one year nearer 80. (*I wrote this yesterday in case you think I’m desperately sad writing a Substack post on my birthday.)
A couple of big changes, one of which you know about and I’m debating how much to tell you about the other. That will have to wait a couple of days but don’t worry, it’s all good.
The slightest excuse for a celebration though so I thought I’d offer you a big birthday discount. Can’t quite match last year's 75% but I can run to half of that - i.e. 38% off - and leave it open a little longer.
That brings an annual sub down to £26.04 or just over £2 a month. Giving it away really. Take advantage before the end of the month.
We had a very jolly online tasting on Monday, chatting about sparkling wine. Thanks Paul HD for reminding me about Pignoletto which is on a very good offer at Sainsbury’s. (It’s similar to prosecco but less sweet)
Upcoming tasting dates
I thought we might make the next tasting all about Sicily as I’ll have just been there plus there’s a wide range of Sicilian wines available in the UK and US.
I’m going to make it Wednesday September 11th which is one of the few days I have free as September is crazy busy. Even after giving up my Guardian column!
Then I suggest Tuesday October 15th for the October tasting (topic tbc) and Monday November 18th for the November one which will be just after I get back from Mexico. Would you like one on tequila and mezcal? Shall we all sip margaritas or would you rather stick to wine. Let’s have a poll!
Anyway if you want to take part, and get the benefit of my wine recommendations, you can sign up for as little as £5 but it makes a lot more sense to take out an annual sub on this offer. Use this link rather than the one below which won’t get you the discount.
Anyway here are the links you need for your bank holiday wine shopping. Bear in mind some of the offers on individual wines I mentioned have expired.