How do you take your morning hot drink?
I prefer hot water with lemon, green tea, or an iced Americano (black, no sugar).
A Flat White or a Cortado—I love that perfect balance of espresso and silky, textured milk.
Double espresso or black coffee. I like it strong and bitter.
Earl Grey, Jasmine tea, or a Chai latte—something fragrant and spicy.
Which snack food do you reach for when you're grazing?
Salt & Vinegar crisps or pickled cornichons.
Honey-roasted nuts or milk chocolate pretzels.
A handful of bitter green olives or ultra-dark sea salt chocolate.
Thai sweet chilli crisps or a bowl of seasoned, herbed popcorn.
What would you choose to eat first from a fruit platter?
A crunchy, tart green apple.
A ripe, soft strawberry or a juicy peach.
A dark black cherry or a blackberry.
A lychee, guava, or apricot.
What is your "nightmare" wine experience?
A wine that tastes like vanilla syrup and feels heavy and thick.
A wine that is sharply tart and sour—it feels like drinking acidic lemon juice.
A wine that tastes like watered-down fruit juice with no body.
A wine that smells like nothing—I need aroma!
What is your favorite smell in the air?
The ocean, wet stones, or fresh rain.
Baking spices, vanilla, or warm pipe tobacco.
Old leather books, wood smoke, or earth.
A flower shop, fresh herbs, or exotic spices.
Which texture do you prefer in a drink?
Refreshing, zesty, and mouth-watering (like lemonade).
Smooth, velvety, and coating (like hot chocolate).
Grippy, firm, and substantial (like a strong black tea).
Silky or oily (like a mango nectar).
Ideally, what are you eating with your wine?
Fresh oysters, goat cheese salad, or sushi.
A burger, BBQ ribs, or a pepperoni pizza.
A ribeye steak or a rich mushroom risotto.
Thai green curry or spicy Indian food.
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