
The spirit of wine
Mark Deamer
A first job as a sommelier at Maggiore's restaurant paved the way for a glittering career for Mark Deamer, who has now been involved with the wine and spirits world for 20 years. From there he went on to become an Executive Sommelier at two award winning gastropub chains, and now he's venturing into the world of consultancy. The less eloquent might say he has a gob he finds hard to keep shut. He would say it's because he speaks with a passion that is heartfelt. Hopefully with some wit and interest too.
A night out at Baku with Beaujolais
28-03-2013 | Category: Matching Opinions Events Chardonnay Gamay Tastings England"Would you like to come out to dinner?" they said. "Yes please!" I said. "You'll have to earn it" they said. "Errr O.k.?" I said » More
When Humble Pie Tastes Good
26-03-2013 | Category: Opinions Gamay FranceSome times it is a pleasure to be proved wrong » More
The World of Wines, Social Conscience, and Hypocrisy
09-05-2012 | Category: Opinions BusinessYes I am really excited our Fair Trade, bio-dynamic wine in our new lightweight, stelvin topped bottles have found an ever growing market in China. » More
Dear Fascist Bully Boy
05-03-2012 | Category: Opinions BusinessThere's another bashing at the Budget just around the corner if you happen to enjoy the odd tipple, smoke or drive in the countryside. Well I've had enough of being a political scapegoat. I have decided to bring down the government. » More
Earth, wind & fear
09-07-2011 | Category: OpinionsThere's a hint of schitzophrenia creeping into the drinks trade and I am wondering if anyone else has noticed it? » More
Home Alone
30-05-2011 | Category: Events Mixers & Soft drinks Wines Spirits & Cocktails Business Tastings EnglandSo here I am pondering the decline of LIWF ( the 'L' is for London........that's London, England) and it hits me................Where da English Wine at? » More
Tasting Psycholgy
21-03-2011 | Category: Opinions Events Tastingswhat happens when you tinker with a well trodden format? » More
A New Year. Out With The Old and in with the.........Old
16-01-2011 | Category: Opinions Wines BusinessWhen you are putting your next wine list together, how many of those wines will actually be new? Is the golden age of wine choice dead? » More



















