A blog from Jeroboams

We Brits love Spain. We love it so much that around 18 million of us visited the country in 2019, meaning we are the main country of origin for Spain’s tourism industry. So why do we love it so much? And, specifically, why do we love their wines so much? Maggie MacPherson tells us why.

Washington state is beautiful: it boasts wonderful coastlines, rugged mountains, desert scenes and of course, Twilight. Sadly, Washington state is often overlooked, which is mad given Washington ranks second in the US for premium wine production.

Most of us who enjoy imbibing wine have also had that daydream of upping sticks and buying a vineyard. Oh, how lovely it would be – warm summers spent perusing the vineyard, children and dog …

America’s 33rd state, Oregon, was founded in 1859, and is best known for its wild west past, its quirky present-day traditions and its thriving food and drink culture, built around local wines. Maggie MacPherson introduces us to this wonderful region.