David Round MW
@davidroundmw.bsky.social
Head of Taxonomy at wine start-up Pour Now. Director of events business Big Fish Little Fish. London-based.
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David Round MW
@davidroundmw.bsky.social
· Aug 14
My Concise Guide To Food And Drink Matching: drink what you like and eat what you like, when you like. If you like.
Corporate America enabling fascism. Just like it did in the 1930s.
Apple & Google removed ICE tracking apps in their app stores.
TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret.
Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret.
Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
January 29, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Corporate America enabling fascism. Just like it did in the 1930s.
These joyless, humourless sociopaths are trying to get rich quick by making our lives as empty and soulless as theirs. I increasingly find myself pushing back on digitalisation, automation and general slopification.
January 29, 2026 at 8:22 AM
These joyless, humourless sociopaths are trying to get rich quick by making our lives as empty and soulless as theirs. I increasingly find myself pushing back on digitalisation, automation and general slopification.
My 14 year-old son, a beautiful soul but disorganised boy, keeps picking up detentions for not handing in homework on time. I have started to call him the Cooler King. He seems unimpressed with my parenting approach. He may have a point.
January 27, 2026 at 9:43 PM
My 14 year-old son, a beautiful soul but disorganised boy, keeps picking up detentions for not handing in homework on time. I have started to call him the Cooler King. He seems unimpressed with my parenting approach. He may have a point.
Always put your name on the label.
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Always put your name on the label.
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I'm looking forward to the Reform Party fighting corruption, putting a few quid in workers' pocket and turning the country around like they did when they were Conservatives
January 27, 2026 at 5:18 AM
I'm looking forward to the Reform Party fighting corruption, putting a few quid in workers' pocket and turning the country around like they did when they were Conservatives
This line won’t work against Reform. You’re threatening them with a good time. Truss delivered the sort of budget they dream of, Farage praised, and they saw her removal as an establishment stitch-up. They love Truss, so it’s better to concentrate on the “rebranded failed Tories” line.
I know I keep writing about this,but the level of delusion is staggering. How do so many people think Reform will 'save the country' when it’s led by defected Tories from the worst cabinet in UK history?It’s not change, just same failures,new logo,and people cheering like it’s a revival,not a rerun.
January 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM
This line won’t work against Reform. You’re threatening them with a good time. Truss delivered the sort of budget they dream of, Farage praised, and they saw her removal as an establishment stitch-up. They love Truss, so it’s better to concentrate on the “rebranded failed Tories” line.
It's worth weaning yourself off Amazon (and subsidiaries) even without Bezos' support of fascism. Their predatory practices have destroyed so much of our retail and media environment. I haven't bought anything off them for over a decade and always ask family not to use them when buying me presents.
January 27, 2026 at 7:51 AM
It's worth weaning yourself off Amazon (and subsidiaries) even without Bezos' support of fascism. Their predatory practices have destroyed so much of our retail and media environment. I haven't bought anything off them for over a decade and always ask family not to use them when buying me presents.
When the Holocaust ceases to be a warning from history and becomes a source of inspiration, you know we’re in big trouble.
…succeeded in calling the manager of the company he worked for and told him what happened…told them one of the two had a gold tooth. Someone with ICE LITERALLY pulled out the gold tooth before deporting the two men and if you know your Holocaust history this should destroy you 😪😪😪
January 25, 2026 at 10:22 PM
When the Holocaust ceases to be a warning from history and becomes a source of inspiration, you know we’re in big trouble.
This is refined and beautifully balanced. A friend from Hampshire came to stay and said it was her local wine. I love that now you can live in southern England and possibly have world class wine produced in the next village. (Also available from The Wine Society if you don’t live near Alresford)
January 25, 2026 at 8:01 PM
This is refined and beautifully balanced. A friend from Hampshire came to stay and said it was her local wine. I love that now you can live in southern England and possibly have world class wine produced in the next village. (Also available from The Wine Society if you don’t live near Alresford)
This looks like an execution by masked ICE thugs today. Stay strong Minneapolis.
January 24, 2026 at 4:33 PM
This looks like an execution by masked ICE thugs today. Stay strong Minneapolis.
The fact that Ring is owned by Amazon is already disqualifying enough for me. But I don’t think it’s wise to install any US security tech now.
January 22, 2026 at 8:54 AM
The fact that Ring is owned by Amazon is already disqualifying enough for me. But I don’t think it’s wise to install any US security tech now.
I see on LinkedIn that there’s been a tragic death in the UK wine trade. It’s really tough out there & it’s not going to get easier soon. Look out for others & look out for yourself. Make sure you have someone/thing that matters more to you than wine & keep that in mind. Maybe stay off LinkedIn.
January 21, 2026 at 8:46 PM
I see on LinkedIn that there’s been a tragic death in the UK wine trade. It’s really tough out there & it’s not going to get easier soon. Look out for others & look out for yourself. Make sure you have someone/thing that matters more to you than wine & keep that in mind. Maybe stay off LinkedIn.
This is arse-clenchingly embarrassing. Memes, gimmicks and ridiculing foreign allies. Is this the best you can offer? Time to get your big boy pants on, Gav, get off social media and start sorting your nation’s own shit out. We’re busy - we have new alliances to build and trade deals to negotiate.
Donald Trump is headed to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland to brag about wrecking the American economy.
That's why I've also flown to Davos — with an extra suitcase of kneepads for those caving to Trump's insanity — to vigorously defend California as an alternative to Trump's world disorder.
That's why I've also flown to Davos — with an extra suitcase of kneepads for those caving to Trump's insanity — to vigorously defend California as an alternative to Trump's world disorder.
Gov. Newsom at Davos rips into world leaders who think they can appease Trump: “I should have brought a bunch of knee pads for all the world leaders.…this is pathetic”
January 20, 2026 at 8:30 PM
This is arse-clenchingly embarrassing. Memes, gimmicks and ridiculing foreign allies. Is this the best you can offer? Time to get your big boy pants on, Gav, get off social media and start sorting your nation’s own shit out. We’re busy - we have new alliances to build and trade deals to negotiate.
Looking at the sub-threads, it feels like Trump was inevitable when even people who see themselves as progressive are trotting out Republicans talking points like Harris not being up to the job and Europeans should be more grateful. Some intelligent contributions from wine trade people, though.
Same guy that said he couldn’t see a reason for voting for Kamala Harris finds Europeans condescending in their attitude to a country that is now threatening to invade an ally. I feel great solidarity with people who oppose Trump, but a lot less with enablers like this.
January 20, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Looking at the sub-threads, it feels like Trump was inevitable when even people who see themselves as progressive are trotting out Republicans talking points like Harris not being up to the job and Europeans should be more grateful. Some intelligent contributions from wine trade people, though.
Wow. It would be amazing if some of the Americans on this thread could just channel the passion they feel against Europeans having opinions and just vote for a fucking woman for president for once.
Same guy that said he couldn’t see a reason for voting for Kamala Harris finds Europeans condescending in their attitude to a country that is now threatening to invade an ally. I feel great solidarity with people who oppose Trump, but a lot less with enablers like this.
January 19, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Wow. It would be amazing if some of the Americans on this thread could just channel the passion they feel against Europeans having opinions and just vote for a fucking woman for president for once.
Same guy that said he couldn’t see a reason for voting for Kamala Harris finds Europeans condescending in their attitude to a country that is now threatening to invade an ally. I feel great solidarity with people who oppose Trump, but a lot less with enablers like this.
January 19, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Same guy that said he couldn’t see a reason for voting for Kamala Harris finds Europeans condescending in their attitude to a country that is now threatening to invade an ally. I feel great solidarity with people who oppose Trump, but a lot less with enablers like this.
It must be terrible to live in a city where armed, masked gunmen roam the streets and kill with impunity.
Minnesotans are showing such great courage.
Minnesotans are showing such great courage.
People in Minnesota are now using their key fobs to trigger their car alarms from the safety of their homes when they see ICE walking around.
January 18, 2026 at 11:47 AM
It must be terrible to live in a city where armed, masked gunmen roam the streets and kill with impunity.
Minnesotans are showing such great courage.
Minnesotans are showing such great courage.
It’s really good to see the change in messaging from the Tories this week. There won’t be a right wing alliance as long as Badenoch is leader, which would make a catastrophic Reform government less likely. Here’s hoping.
January 18, 2026 at 11:28 AM
It’s really good to see the change in messaging from the Tories this week. There won’t be a right wing alliance as long as Badenoch is leader, which would make a catastrophic Reform government less likely. Here’s hoping.
He’s absolutely right and the government should start listening to intelligent, informed voices rather than following idiotic Australian policy-making.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Molly Russell's dad says under-16 social media ban would be wrong
The online safety campaigner says it is better to enforce current laws than use
www.bbc.co.uk
January 18, 2026 at 12:43 AM
He’s absolutely right and the government should start listening to intelligent, informed voices rather than following idiotic Australian policy-making.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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I have been invited to a cheese and wine party this evening, something I strongly associate with my parents and their friends when I was little. When the birthday girl asked earlier this week whether 7.30 was a bit late to start I suggested it was about 50 years late. Luckily I’m still invited.
January 17, 2026 at 1:43 PM
I have been invited to a cheese and wine party this evening, something I strongly associate with my parents and their friends when I was little. When the birthday girl asked earlier this week whether 7.30 was a bit late to start I suggested it was about 50 years late. Luckily I’m still invited.
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Low and no alcohol makes up 2% of the beer market, according to this article. Contrary to the headline, I think Dry January just drives people away from venues.
Meanwhile, I’m having a wetter January than planned. All my Jan birthday friends are celebrating this year.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Meanwhile, I’m having a wetter January than planned. All my Jan birthday friends are celebrating this year.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Dry January drives London’s thirst for low and no-alcohol drinks
For this month and beyond, Londoners are increasingly turning to low and no-alcohol drinks.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Low and no alcohol makes up 2% of the beer market, according to this article. Contrary to the headline, I think Dry January just drives people away from venues.
Meanwhile, I’m having a wetter January than planned. All my Jan birthday friends are celebrating this year.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Meanwhile, I’m having a wetter January than planned. All my Jan birthday friends are celebrating this year.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I have been invited to a cheese and wine party this evening, something I strongly associate with my parents and their friends when I was little. When the birthday girl asked earlier this week whether 7.30 was a bit late to start I suggested it was about 50 years late. Luckily I’m still invited.
January 17, 2026 at 1:43 PM
I have been invited to a cheese and wine party this evening, something I strongly associate with my parents and their friends when I was little. When the birthday girl asked earlier this week whether 7.30 was a bit late to start I suggested it was about 50 years late. Luckily I’m still invited.
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Dry January is an arbitrarily coordinated boycott of an industry that gave those people exactly what they wanted the previous month. By people who will be the first to complain when their local pub closes permanently.
January 17, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Dry January is an arbitrarily coordinated boycott of an industry that gave those people exactly what they wanted the previous month. By people who will be the first to complain when their local pub closes permanently.
Low and no alcohol makes up 2% of the beer market, according to this article. Contrary to the headline, I think Dry January just drives people away from venues.
Meanwhile, I’m having a wetter January than planned. All my Jan birthday friends are celebrating this year.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Meanwhile, I’m having a wetter January than planned. All my Jan birthday friends are celebrating this year.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Dry January drives London’s thirst for low and no-alcohol drinks
For this month and beyond, Londoners are increasingly turning to low and no-alcohol drinks.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Low and no alcohol makes up 2% of the beer market, according to this article. Contrary to the headline, I think Dry January just drives people away from venues.
Meanwhile, I’m having a wetter January than planned. All my Jan birthday friends are celebrating this year.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Meanwhile, I’m having a wetter January than planned. All my Jan birthday friends are celebrating this year.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...