✍🏻 My writing

Here is a curation of some of my recent freelance writing on Decanter, Forbes, and Food & Wine Magazine. I’m always open to new opportunities - so do get in touch with story ideas. I'm also looking for editorial assignments and opportunities to pitch.

Decanter

Exploring the Aglianico triangle - Decanter
Its wines were once dubbed, simply, the ‘Barolos of the south’, but Aglianico, an ancient grape, is in fact hugely varied in its expressions.
Mezcal Get to know mezcal: Eight to try - Decanter
Similar to tequila, mezcal is growing in popularity in the UK. Paul Caputo explains how it is made and recommends some great bottles to try.
Sardinia for wine lovers - Decanter
Sardinia for wine lovers: Countless civilisations have laid claim to Sardinia over the centuries, imbuing it with a rich ‘Sardo’ identity all of its own.

Forbes

Your Christmas Guide To Buying Port Wine
Discover the magic of Port this Christmas. From rich vintage classics to smooth LBVs, learn how to choose the perfect Port to elevate your festive celebrations
Amarone Wine Ideas For The Christmas Holidays
Amarone della Valpolicella wine is one of the best red wines for Christmas. From the Veneto in Italy, it’s a full bodied powerful wine with lots of ripe black fruit.
8 Single Malt Whisky Ideas For Christmas
A selection of single malt whisky ideas from around the world. Whether shopping for the connoisseur or a new enthusiast just getting into whisky, these ideas will help.
Windmills In The Vines: Excitement For A New Era Of Moulin-a-Vent AOC
Moulin-à-Vent’s new premier crus will enhance its reputation, showcasing top vineyards and elevating Beaujolais Crus by highlighting exceptional, age-worthy Gamay wines.
The Best Places To Eat And Drink In Style In Ireland
The best restaurants for food, dining, and wine in Ireland. From Michelin starred venues to Dublin’s best wine bars, to the best restaurant’s in the Irish countryside
How To Identify The Best Prosecco Sparkling Wines
Why the best Prosecco is made in Conegliano and Valdobbiadene and how to figure out the best Prosecco to buy. Here’s how to figure out what makes Prosecco good.
Notes On Singapore’s World Class Cocktail Bar Scene
Singapore’s Best Cocktail Bars. A guide to where to drink in Singapore’s most important cocktail bars and speakeasies.
How Rock & Roll And Irish Whiskey Saved Slane Castle
Discover how the Conyngham family transformed Ireland’s historic Slane Castle with rock concerts and a new whiskey brand, preserving its legacy for future generations.
How Kol Brings Mezcal Culture To The U.K.
KOL restaurant challenges perceptions of Mexican cuisine in fine dining and by doing so promotes mezcal and mezcal culture in the UK.
Gleneagles Celebrates 100 Years With Glenfiddich Whisky Collaboration
Gleneagles Hotel celebrates centenary with an exclusive partnership with Glenfiddich whisky. A 49 year old release celebrates 100 years of luxury Scottish hospitality.
A Drinker’s Guide To Le Marais, Paris
A guide to the best cocktail bars and speakeasy venues in Le Marais, Paris. Includes recommendations on where to get the best cocktails in Paris.
Fiery Volcanic Wines From The Phlegraean Fields
Volcanic wines from Italy’s Campi Flegrei. Some of Italy’s best terroir wines come from the volcanic soils of the Phlegraean Fields near Naples in Campania.
Louis Latour’s Multi Generational Wine Business Celebrates Burgundy
A look at how Maison Louis Latour keeps its multi generational wine business in Burgundy going, as well thoughts on wine releases from the 2022 vintage.
How To Pair Wine With Sushi And Sashimi Tasting Menus
Advice on pairing wine with sushi, sashimi and raw fish, especially Omakase tasting menus. A look at how sommeliers in LA, London and Santiago pair wines with sushi.
8 Ways To Celebrate National Tequila Day 2024
Some ideas on how to use Tequila on National Tequila day.
Five Mezcals To Celebrate Guelaguetza 2024
Five cool Mezcals to explore while celebrating Guelaguetza 2024 in Oaxaca.
7 Japanese Whiskies For The Perfect Highball
A list of Japanese whiskies that are prefect for making Japanese whisky highballs and summer cocktails.
Benriach Releases Exclusive 50 Year Old Scotch Whisky
The Benriach Distillery in Speyside Scotland releases a 50 year old whisky in a milestone statement for the company.
Wine Writing Lessons From Some Of History’s Great Travel Writers
Why the great travel writers of the past can teach wine writers a thing or two about story telling. peeling back the curtain and stand clear.
Ramato Is One Of Italy’s Best Kept Wine Secrets
The curious case of the copper colored wine made in North East Italy. Ramato wine from Friuli Venezia Giulia is quietly winning the hearts of wine lovers around the world.
Premium Tea Pairings: How London’s The Clove Club Does It Best
The Clove Club, widely regarded as one of the best restaurants in the world, celebrates premium tea pairings alongside Isaac McHale’s award winning tasting menus.
Port For A New Generation
From cocktails, to RTDs, to rare releases for collectors, here is a long form article looking at how the port industry is trying to reach a new generation of drinkers.
A Guide To Drinking Sherry In Jerez In Style
The Andalusian city of Jerez is a great place to drink the local Sherry wines with simple tapas. Here are the best places to eat and drink in style while visiting Jerez.
How To Take Over A Family Winery In The Hills Of Chianti Rùfina
Here’s how Tommaso Inghirami took over his family property Fattoria di Grignano and brought it back to life to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Chianti Rufina Riserva.
Here’s How Top Chefs In Ireland Partner Whiskey And Gastronomy
Some of Ireland’s best chefs discuss how they use Irish whiskey in their cuisine and think about how to pair the spirit in Ireland’s fine dining scene.
The Revival Of Premium Irish Whiskey
The Irish Whiskey category continues to expand with the record sale of a bottle from the Emerald Isle collection showing Irish Whiskey is back in the minds of consumers.
Brunello 2019s Are Being Released, Here’s What You Should Know
Brunello di Montalcino 2019s are being released to strong demand. Critics are calling it a classic vintage that will age well.
Fine Dining And Sherry: How Lú Cocina Y Alma Expresses The Soul Of Andalusia
Juanlu Fernández captures the heart and soul of Andalusian cuisine alongside local Sherry wines at his Michelin starred restaurant Lu Cocina y Alma in Jerez, Spain.
Vermentino Is A Fresh White Wine For A Hotter World
Drought and heat resistant, Vermentino is becoming the white grape of choice for warm climate winemakers.
Why Grignolino Should Be Your Next Dinner Party Wine
Learn about Piedmont’s Grignolino grape and why it should be your next dinner party wine. Grignolino is one of Italy’s red wine secrets. Grown in Asti and Monferrato.

Food & Wine

Studies Show Music Impacts How Wine Tastes
A wine writer and critic examines the research and studies that show a correlation between music and wine tasting as well as how winemakers use music to impact the vines and wine aging in barrels.