Top 10 drinks tweets of the week

This week’s sifting of the twittersphere includes a cryptic teaser from Simon Woods, a mind-bending photo from Gavin Quinney, and Will Lyons showing off his summer wardrobe.

Following the success of last week’s industry tweets roundup, we’ve begun taking the endeavour very seriously indeed.

Eyes have been strained, touch-screen phones worn-down to a nib by excessive swiping — we’ve been going to every effort to see what inspirational words of wisdom the drinks trade’s biggest characters have been divulging.

The following, well, they are the best that we could do… 

Victoria Moore

Cooler than London in Galicia today but with views like this who’s complaining? #whitewineterritory #albarino #spain pic.twitter.com/0Ecfv1PdeX

— Victoria Moore (@PlanetVictoria) July 7, 2014

Telegraph wine writer Victoria Moore is off on her travels to the northern Spanish region of Galicia, and she’s letting us know all about the glorious views.

In reply, Victoria, we are complaining…

Simon Woods

Non-Brits, if I write about someone stripped down to their trolleys, do you understand what I mean? [this is for a wine book, honest…]

— Simon Woods (@woodswine) July 8, 2014

It’s a cryptic teaser from wine writer Simon Woods this week.

Anyone care to take a guess? (It’s a new one for us, too…)

Tim Atkin

I’m supporting Argentina tonight. Hope my friends in Mendoza and Buenos Aires are watching.

— Tim Atkin (@Timatkin) July 9, 2014

Wine man Tim Atkin MW has clearly got a sweepstake on Argentina in the World Cup. After last night’s win over Holland, you’re just one step away, Tim!

Gavin Quinney

A bad dream. Hail the size of an orange. pic.twitter.com/WKR2MxU2Of — Gavin Quinney (@GavinQuinney) July 9, 2014

This unsettling image from wine producer Gavin Quinney left us questioning his – and our – sanity. Maybe a mixture of too much football and worrying about the recent hailstorms battering French vineyards has taken its toll on poor Mr Quinney.

Jancis Robinson

Lovely to be in the Languedoc but v odd to have as 1st meal here (tx to arriving during lunch hour) Pret sushi -ex Stansted

— Jancis Robinson (@JancisRobinson) July 9, 2014

Poor Jancis Robinson MW is having to make-do with ready-made, cellophane-wrapped Sushi on her trip to southern France. We’re thinking of you at this difficult time, Jancis.

Will Lyons

One Minute Wine leaves the cellars for the beach. On location with @movingpictureTV. pic.twitter.com/0raYKqdjvT — William Lyons (@Will_Lyons) July 7, 2014

The Wall Street Journal’s Will Lyons is showing off his summer look with the most dashing beach pose we have ever seen. The camera loves you, Will!

Richard Hemming

Finally christening my beeranorak glass! Thanks @jamiegoode and @Winerackd! pic.twitter.com/YaEF1khOZG

— Richard Hemming (@RichardHemming) July 8, 2014

That certainly is an anorak’s glass from drinks writer Richard Hemming. You can get your own here.

Jamie Goode

Everything happening sums up today pic.twitter.com/Ta7z1NTzQ2 — Jamie Goode (@jamiegoode) July 6, 2014

A brilliant summer picture from wine journalist Jamie Goode. We especially like the man enjoying a massage in the background.

Jay McInerney

You need to sit alone at the bar of a fine NY restaurant to really appreciate…how many self-important dickheads there are in this town.

— Jay McInerney (@JayMcInerney) June 4, 2014

American novelist-turned-drinks writer Jay McInerney lowers the tone somewhat. That isn’t to say that we think he is completely wrong though…

Matthew Jukes

Annual Wine Trade PR rant – what the hell is going on? Virtually every piece of info I am given is wrong. Prices, vintages – it’s a joke! — Matthew Jukes (@MatthewSJukes) July 4, 2014

We’re glad that we have been able to pay witness to this rare, once-a-year event from wine columnist Matthew Jukes.

Pick it up, PRs! For Matthew’s sake!