Put a cork in it, Olly

Wine expert Olly Smith, formerly of the Richard and Judy Wine Club on Channel 4, has a brand new online wine show. If Olly Smith's Drink Tank – do you see what they've done there – was a wine, it would be full-bodied, in your face and at first glance possibly a little hard to stomach. Still, let's not be too hasty, eh? Some plonk tastes better if you return to it a few hours later. "Behold, it's time to blast off like intrepid space pioneers towards the nebula of aromatic white wines." Blimey, has he been on the booze? Oh yes, it's his job. Smith's also come up with a brand new catchphrase: "Pop a glass off." Oh yes, and: "Spank that palate!" Come back Jilly Goolden, all is forgiven. On second thoughts ...