The Wine Column No-one Asked For
Ruth SpiveyWeekly outpourings from a professional wine pourer. Including what wine to buy now (from shops not supermarkets) plus guides on solo wine travel (with a toddler), how-to's, the odd rant and occasional satire.
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Half woman, half wine. Model turned sommelier turned wine consultant & writer. Founder of Wine Car Boot. Solo parent. Wine travel with a toddler.
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