I'm a generous kind of person. What can I say it's the type of girl I am. So I'm feeling the need…read moreto spread a little love. So how can I resist a quick stop at Martinez Wines? Ilkley is awash with great shops and I must admit Martinez Wines is definitely up there with the best of them. It's a great shop, packed obviously with wines and all sorts of treats. To my delight I also found a cheeky bottle of Frangelico liqueur. To those not aware of the joys of this beverage, it's a quite stunning hazelnut number that is pretty hard to track down. Trust me to like expensive and hard to find Italian drinks. It's a bit like the men I look for as well. Armed with so much choice, I asked for some advice on top tipples and got a very knowledgeable and friendly man to help me find a cracking bottle of red for my dad. Everything they stock goes through a rigorous tasting process and they were happy to tell me that all the staff are involved in the tastings. They even have wines from Lebanon and more spirits than you can shake a stick at. If you're looking for that special drink or to indulge yourself on a Saturday night then they have the stock and staff to help find a delightful drink. Excellent.

Martinez is just the sort of wine store you'd expect to find in a posh little place likely Ilkley…read more Near the world famous Betty's, it has a similar reputation of class and expense, and the owners and staff of this independent place really know their stuff about wine. I actually went in here with my wine-obsessed parents, and even they were struck by the range (and price) of some of the stuff on offer. With wine from every region of every country you'd expect (France, Australia, Argentina) and some you wouldn't expect (Lebanon) they offer any true wine lovers and absolute haven and are only too keen to recommend the wine that fits your bill. The rather exotic name doesn't do this image any harm either.