Fiona Beckett

Former Guardian wine writer but still writing for Decanter + Nat Geo Traveller Food. Publisher + Eat This Drink That on Substack

[Fiona Beckett @winematcher]

Hadn't the faintest idea it was #PortWineDay but if you're minded to crack open a bottle of tawny port tonight here's the kind of thing you might nibble with it https://t.co/youVvVboC0

[Fiona Beckett @winematcher]

In its eagerness to court Gen Z is the wine trade ignoring its core consumer? https://t.co/KBhyUr7mvb

[Fiona Beckett @winematcher]

If you're thinking of going up to the #edinburghfestival this week .... https://t.co/92WAlud2CL

[Fiona Beckett @winematcher]

If you're not a prosecco fan you might not appreciate it's compatibility with one type of food. https://t.co/F5fACJqDOp #nationalproseccoday

[Fiona Beckett @winematcher]

@monsieurmurphy @yalumba Nice word shapeshifter. I agree!

[Fiona Beckett @winematcher]

If you're a fan of Aussie riesling you're going to love this week's #matchoftheweek https://t.co/uzbResncVk

[Fiona Beckett @winematcher]

Cider might not be the first drink you'd think of pairing with lamb (pork and chicken, yes. Lamb normally not so much) but with these accompaniments it was perfect https://t.co/kvVwXmLf56 #matchoftheweek #Cider

[Fiona Beckett @winematcher]

Best wine pairing from a sweltering weekend ... https://t.co/tSNd5bvdeK #matchoftheweek

[Fiona Beckett @winematcher]

Just hoping they wear those shorts on the night ...

[Owen Morgan @owenmorgan44]

Come & enjoy a great night of food and wine!
We will dress properly, promise 😬

[Fiona Beckett @winematcher]

There was a mindblowingly good Georgian wine at the heart of my #matchoftheweek this week https://t.co/AdEa7ODKu9

[Fiona Beckett @winematcher]

Ever thought of visiting Jersey? Here's what to expect https://t.co/huxqoEzQBQ

[Fiona Beckett @winematcher]

Ridiculously it's already rosé weather and still only one week into April. Take advantage - this may be our summer. Here's what to pair with it, just in case you were wondering ... https://t.co/beYWEMgdXX

[Fiona Beckett @winematcher]

If you’re out shopping in Tesco today here are the bottles to buy, a destination to build a UK-based holiday around, the best chicken gravy and last but not least, 50% off annual subs to celebrate my 3rd Substack anniversary. All in this week’s Friday 5 … https://t.co/g0Y4FpXvc4

[Fiona Beckett @winematcher]

Does the thought of choosing a #wine make you - or your nearest and dearest - break out in a cold sweat? If so this (free) post is for you https://t.co/mHdLBHfDcj

[Fiona Beckett @winematcher]

@berrybrosrudd is obviously not somewhere to go for everyday drinking unless you're minted but it IS good for special occasion bottles. Here's my pick from the tasting the other day https://t.co/IazEa1eMGO

[Fiona Beckett @winematcher]

I dug this post on Aussie riesling - first published in 2014 - out of the archives but reckon the advice still holds good. And tomorrow being #internationalrieslingday is a good chance to test it out https://t.co/2idC3yiQmI

[Fiona Beckett @winematcher]

Wow. Worth reading this thread ...

[Roman Sheremeta 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @rshereme]

July 1987, Moscow, USSR — Trump, 41 years old, flies to Moscow at the invitation of Soviet Ambassador to the U.S., Yuri Dubinin.

Upon returning from Moscow, the bankrupt Trump suddenly receives loans from 16 banks and, without negotiation.

1/n

[Fiona Beckett @winematcher]

10 wines under £10 to buy from the Aldi spring/summer range @winematcher (behind a paywall but you'll easily save the cost of a month's subscription if you take advantage 😉) https://t.co/qqO3TJ8w5m

[Fiona Beckett @winematcher]

Is wine appropriate for #PancakeDay? Well, why not? Here are a few suggestions https://t.co/A0dOQaC2Dz (Image © Melica at https://t.co/A10PLoW1Ii)

[Fiona Beckett @winematcher]

If you're having Vietnamese food tonight to celebrate #Tet here are the best wine options https://t.co/phUNBclYi3