I'VE WRITTEN A BOOK

A while back that I did a thing called running the London Marathon blind-tasting a wine every mile. Well, after that someone then approached me and said, 'hey if you can do something as silly as that, then you can definitely write a book'. Turns out, running the Marathon is a lot easier.  

But, after a few headaches, meltdowns and quite a few bottles of wine, I actually have managed to write a book. It’s called Thirsty: 100 Great Wines and Stories, and it’s being released on 6 November 2025.

This isn’t your dull old wine manual - it’s me on paper. One hundred bottles I love (from supermarket gems to Château legends) and the stories that go with them, plus more than just a bit of me, my family and lots more Fred. You’ll learn how to read a label without feeling like a wanker, talk wine without sounding daft, and why some bottles might smell like your granny’s cardigan. Pre-order it now - you’ll thank me by Christmas.