Occasionally, just occasionally, we stop talking about wine. It seems rude not to share some of the other random stuff we come across, as we know that Wine Conversationalist listeners and readers are a pretty discerning bunch.

Sorry Groucho

Groucho Marx once said, “I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member”.

I had, until a few years ago concurred, clubs weren’t my thing. However, I did join 67 Pall Mall, the private members’ club for wine lovers, (and in the interests of transparency, I later became an advisor). What I enjoy most is meeting my wine-loving friends while enjoying a choice of hundreds of fine wines by the glass overlooking St James Palace. They also run the most brilliant virtual wine masterclasses, so you can sit sipping Château Lafite or Harlan Estate in your pyjamas if you prefer. I like to think if Groucho had visited, he might have changed his mind too. www.67pallmall.com