Mike North (@MrMikeNorth) profile picture

Waitrose wine specialist, lover of wine, spirits, food, cars, coffee, travel, architecture, maps and my family! Certified educator WSET Dip. All views my own.

Joined February 2009
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We can't feed children's tummies but we can feed their minds. If you can't afford to buy books for a child send your UK address and the child's age and we will try and provide one or two secondhand books for free that will suit. You don't have to prove anything. Just ask.
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All the time I was writing #TheSmallestMan (and it was a LONG time), I used to read @Tonisenior ‘s monthly round-up of new historical fiction in The Times and fantasise that one day, I’d turn the page and see my book there. And here it is
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I had two and have had two more since.
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I did too!
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As ever with @SchofeOnWine - hitting the “sweet spot” with this seasonal recommendation from @RustenbergWines #Muscadel @waitrosewine @waitrose @MrMikeNorth @WOSA_UK
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South Africa’s winemakers have again been hung out to dry. As often as you possibly can at the moment, please choose South African wine. – at South East, England
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My first novel, and how lucky was I to get such a beautiful cover? Out January 2021, available for pre-order at waterstones.com/book/the-sma…
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“Elegant and subtle” and “Very classy” - who would argue with @SchofeOnWine with his thoughts on @birdinhandwine #PinotRose @waitrosewine @wine_australia @AgentG_Adelaide @MrMikeNorth @vinopatrol @AnneEJones
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So disappointed not to get to @TheMarinersRock and @cafferojano this May half term @PaulAinsw6rth hopefully we can get bookings for next May half term and celebrate our friends triplets 8th birthday! #damnyoucoronavirus
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It seems my wife doesn’t appreciate just how much this is worth! Just going to pop it on eBay!
Just told the children that they still have to put school uniform on every morning and if they don’t want to, they have to pay us a pound.
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We are doing whatever we can to help our customers and feed the nation, supported by @jlandpartners
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Very excited to reveal...the cover of my book! To be published October 1 by @simonschusterUK, available for pre-order at bit.ly/SmallestMan
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Hambledon Vineyard is recruiting for part-time tour guides! For more information, contact Jessica Mead [email protected] 🍾🥂
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So Waitrose have their 10 for £10 wine offer starting today. Having tasted them all, I'd recommend the Beronia Rioja Reserva 🍷 or, for something more heart-warming and rich, the Colome Malbec 🍷😋 #wine #offer waitrosecellar.com/wine-offe…
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The latest edition of the Waitrose Drinks List (Winter 2019/Spring 2020) is now available in all branches-a comprehensive list of all the Wine, Beers & Cider, Spirits & Premium Mixers we sell-also contains lots of interesting info! Pick up your free copy in branch #waitrose
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