Just to warn you again re the new Vintners' Tales DVD in aid of Wine Relief that we are off on a family break late tomorrow (18 Dec) until 29 Dec and, since the DVD production and despatch departments are very much a family affair, no DVDs will be sent out during that period.
British food and wine lovers are reminded that the perfect stocking filler, the Crisis Cookbook compiled by Nick in aid of the homeless charity and featured in yesterday's Observer Food Monthly, is to be found for just £5 in over 300 branches of Marks & Spencer.
And if you want to complete the triple in charitable donations, see Giving in memory of Alois Kracher.
During our absence the site will be left in the very capable hands of Ms Julia Harding MW and – who knows – my family may not succeed in keeping me away from my laptop entirely during our holiday...