Introduction If you’re exploring affordable Rhône Valley reds in the UK, the 2022 Joseph Boulard Côtes du Rhône “Débat Royal” is a brilliant budget-friendly find. Picked up for around £6 at a local supermarket near the Shropshire Union Canal, this Southern Rhône blend delivers surprising depth, warmth, and easy-drinking charm—perfect for cosy winter evenings aboard…
A relaxed canal-side wine review featuring Les Calcaires Vin de France Pinot Noir by Pierre Chainier. This is an affordable Loire Valley red purchased at Sainsbury’s in Nantwich. This week’s Sip of the Week comes with a lesson. Always remember the name of the wine… especially when it’s this enjoyable. 😄 Introduction Enter Les Calcaires…
Chester Narrowboat Travel: Castles, Canals and a Forecast That Changed Its Mind Again If you’re researching Chester narrowboat travel, let me set the scene using the Vineyards and Villages platform. One minute it’s blue skies and sunglasses, the next it’s hats on, stove lit, and a quick check that the kettle hasn’t slid off the…
