By: Libby Brodie

Wine Consultant - Bacchus & Brodie Recently named in the top 20 of the Top 100 Most Influential People In Drink list by Drinks Retailing, Libby Brodie is the founder of Bacchus & Brodie Wine Consultancy and City AM’s dedicated wine columnist, with her regular “Wine Without The Snobbery” pages. Published in Condé Nast Traveller, The Independent, the i Paper, Cosmopolitan, Club Oenologique, Harpers Wine & Spirit Magazine, The Buyer, Assemblage, Country Life magazine and the Daily Mail, Libby has presented online, on radio, podcasts and TV including teaching England Rugby Legend Joe Marler how to taste wine and as a regular wine expert on Bottom’s Up with Alan Carr and Lee Peart.

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Big winners at the WineGB Awards, from Chapel Down to Langham

August 8, 2024

As a patriotic wine lover there are few afternoons more exciting and uplifting than the WineGB Awards. We are smashing it when it comes to creating world class bottles and this year was remarkable for the British regions producing exceptional at award-winning levels. Wines from no less than 13 countries won trophies this year, with [...]
Italy holidays: Why the Dolomites are perfect for summer

August 6, 2024

Italy holidays: this mountain is at its best in the summer months, says Libby Brodie If you ever wondered what it’s like visiting a ski destination in summer, let me tell you that the rumours are true: it really is like stepping into a Hans Christian Anderson fairytale. At least, this was my first impression [...]
Why now is the summer of sake: Where to drink this amazing wine

July 23, 2024

This is the summer of sake in London – and about time too. I had been under the misguided impression that all sake was rough and intensely boozy, the type of drink one hocks back as a dare. However, despite a fairly high alcohol percentage, sake is relatively low in acidity and has a graceful [...]
Kiss from a rosé: how the pink drink won our hearts

July 9, 2024

There may once have been a certain snobbery surrounding rosé wine but now it's serious business – and seriously good
It’s English Wine Week. Here are nine places to drink and celebrate

June 17, 2024

9 places to celebrate English Wine Week
Visiting the beautiful vineyards of Gusbourne, gods of English wine

June 17, 2024

A day with one of Britain's finest wine makers
Why now is the time to try Greek wine

May 30, 2024

Having made wine for centuries, a modern wave of Greek wine has had sommeliers and supermarkets alike clamouring for more
Why ‘ABC’ should stand for ‘Always buy Chardonnay’

May 15, 2024

Chardonnay is a beautiful grape, and we all owe it a whole heap of love and gratitude – it's far more varied than you probably realise
Vienna has brilliant wine. Why is no one talking about it?

April 22, 2024

Why is no one talking about Austrian wine? Asks our columnist Libby Brodie
Best new champagne for Spring 2024, from Bollinger to Veuve Clicquot

April 3, 2024

Spring is a time of new beginnings and new life. Lambs gambol, chicks cheep and certain wine houses are offering up their latest babies for consumption, too. Recently there have been some exciting new releases: lovers of high-end sparkling wine and champagne, please take note. Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année 2015 £175, Berry Bros & [...]

Thames Water creditors open door to public control under Burnham

Global Citizen’s links to Fifa chief Motsepe and the first ever World Cup half-time show

Renault 5 E-Tech 2025 three month review – first impressions

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