What and who is Vine Times?

Vine Times is a professional wine selection, purchasing and education service that is tailored for the specific needs of individuals, businesses or clubs. Vine Times is run by Lorraine Blackburn, Dipl. WSET. and is the ideal service for:

Hoteliers, Restaurateurs and Publicans seeking to impress their clientele with a first class Carte des Vins - ideal for accompanying the very best of menus.

Individual Investors, Investment Clubs and Universities seeking to diversify their investment portfolios away from stocks, bonds and other financial instruments into a potentially highly lucrative and immensely enjoyable alternative investment.

Gentlemen's and Ladies' Clubs seeking to enhance the convivial and sophisticated atmosphere that they already provide by supplying the best of wines to members.

Wine Lovers and Connoisseurs who find that they do not have the time to dedicate to the maintenance of their cellars and would like to entrust this job to a specialist buyer.

The Father of the Bride (or whoever is buying the wine for that wedding or big family celebration) to ensure that the wine does the event justice.

Spouses or Partners of Wine Lovers looking for that extra-special surprise present for Christmas or a birthday.

What Vine Times can do for you

As part of its bespoke wine-buying service, Vine Times offers the following options:

• Buying for a Special Occasion
• Wine to Suit Individual Tastes
• Cellar Management
• Wine as an Investment

Lorraine Blackburn's Wine Education Services include:

• Individual or Group Tutorials in wine appreciation
• Lecturing and After Dinner Speaking