The Lebanese wine industry really, really needs our support. Read why bit.ly/3AGny3N

First lots are up on the auction site - first up a fabulous collection of books from Académie Du Vin jumblebee.co.uk/wineunitesforu…

Lot 2 is a stunning selection of Black Chalk sparkling wines from their library collection, comprising a bottle each of Black Chalk Classic and Black Chalk Wild Rose from its first three vintages: 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Champagne lovers are in for a treat with Lot 3 - Champagne Bruno Paillard is donating a magnum of 1999 Blanc de Blancs from the private collection, featuring an interpretation of the wine, by French artist Guillemette Schlumberger, who worked to the theme, “Vibrancy”

. @wineforukraine are starting to post their auction lots. Auction will be live 1st to 3rd April jumblebee.co.uk/wineunitesforu…

How cool is this bottle? Lot 4 Brunello di Montalcino estate, La Fiorita, has donated a one-off magnum of its top end wine “Fiore di NO” especially for the Ukraine Wine Auction fundraiser, customised by a local graffiti artist.

Here’s one for the #italianwine lovers. Wine trade legend David Gleave of Liberty Wines will host a table of 6 for a culinary and vinous tour of Italy at Luca Each wine will be selected to pair with each exquisite dish Lot 5 #wineforukraine

It’s only ⁦@SimplyRedHQ⁩ ! Lot 6 is 4 tickets to one of their shows this summer with VIP merchandise to boot! #wineforukraine

Wine lovers & lovers of Ukraine - pls follow WineforUkraine. Big, beautiful charity auction happening for the benefit of this incredibly brave country that is being invaded & blown to pieces. I’m donating some fab wine/experiences from #CellarClarkos. Get involved.♥️🇺🇦🌻🚜🕊

So much for lovers of #englishwine on our auction site. Check out these lots and many more jumblebee.co.uk/wineunitesforu… Auction starts at 9am on 1st April #wineforukraine

How beautiful is this bottle? It’s been donated for our auction by Ukrainian Dima Deinega, and it’s a one-off decorated by Ukrainian illustrator Kateryna Kyslitska, from Odessa

A little reminder of the eclectic, rare & delicious wines up for bids on WineforUkraine auction from 1st April. (Thanks to all the donors & Tim Atkin Madeleine Waters Celia for their work in bringing this together.)

Fantastic initiative WineforUkraine Organised by Sarah Abbott MW Tim Atkin Madeleine Waters & Celia Bryan-Brown. Thanks to John Worontschak Litmus Wines helping source the English wine lots. Bidding starts 09:00 BST on Friday 1st April Set your alarm! jumblebee.co.uk/wineunitesforu…

Thank you Jancis!

New lot just in from Yotes Court owner and racehorse owner- 2 Owners and Trainers tickets for the Grand National! Perfect for racing fans Grand National Aintree Racecourse

David Cartwright Madeleine Waters Sarah Abbott MW Big thanks also due to Celia and John Worontschak of Litmus Wines. Celia wrote a lot of the copy; John sourced loads of lots from English producers.

Old vines are helping to make, influence & drive innovative winemaking all over the world. To help assess what is happening Our Old Vines The Old Vine Conference is holding its first in person event in London on Oct 11. Sarah Abbott MW on what to expect the-buyer.net/2020-one-step-…

This is pure joy. Great antidote to the sh*tshow

“Treading for your supper…” Thanks to all the team at #QuintadoNoval for a wonderful trip to the idyllic #DouroValley & Madeleine Waters for making it all happen

Can someone please tell me why it’s impossible to speak to anyone at O2 who knows what they’re doing?? Trying to cancel a contract that’s been a disaster from the start, within 14 day period, and it seems to be impossible. Been put on hold now after an hour 🤬