Maribor Slovenia – wines, gastronomy, bikes and hikes – travel review
Slovenia is a small country in Central Europe. Small it might be but it has natural beauty, with mountains (Slovenia’s highest mountain, the three-peaked Triglav,...
Grapes & Wines by Oz Clarke – review
First published as Oz Clarke’s Encyclopaedia of Grapes, Oz Clarke’s new Grapes & Wines, with Margaret Rand, is revised and updated to present the wine...
Backhand Smash – Peach Schnapps
From Morrisons The strawberry, schnapps and champers celebration combination. Ingredients Strawberries 25ml Peach schnapps Champagne Method Pop a few strawberries in the freezer...
Portugal – A world of flavours – travel review
It’s true that many British tourists are regulars on the beaches of the Algarve and they will say they love the country. Yes, they enjoy...
Markopoulo recommendations: Attica’s food, wine and welcome – travel review
I love Greece. It’s the warm people, food, and (you might be surprised to hear) award-winning wines that are still so sadly overlooked. Yes, this...
Sangria
From BBC Food Mix an ice-cold jug of this traditional Spanish sangria recipe: a perfect cocktail for hot summer days. Ingredients 3 parts...
Peaky Blinders Birmingham Sour
From the Peaky Blinders Cookbook we have the wine and whisky cocktail called the Birmingham Sour For 1 Glass – Preparation: 5 Minutes 1 Into...
The History of Wine in 100 Bottles by Oz Clarke – review
Oz Clarke is always entertaining in a roguish kind of way. He has graced our TV screens and our airways for several decades and his...
Petit Marquis de Pennautier
Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Viognier. The château of the Marquis de Pennautier and its vineyards dates back four centuries and is one of the oldest winemaking châteaux...
Graffigna Genuine Collection Reserve 2019 Malbec
The Sunday Roast Companion Founded in 1870 by Santiago Graffigna, this is the third oldest winery in Argentina. It has a reputation for consistent quality....
Garuma Sauvignon Blanc from Leyda
Citrus and sea air Chile has become famed for producing some of the most popular expressions of Sauvignon Blanc in the world. They tend to...
Laylo – The Gift of Wine
Make every day Boxing Day Yes, I admit it – I drink from wine boxes (via a glass). Having made that bold statement I must...
Blue Aurora Ice Wine
Blue Aurora was born at Lutton Farm. It’s family-run on the border between Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. A lovely part of the country, and the land...
Burp – The Other Wine Book
No need to even open the cover of this substantial volume to be assured that this is indeed a wine book like no other! Author...
Minuty Prestige – a warm weather blush
A rosé summer There can be nothing better than a mellow summer evening. We enjoy light drinks and equally light food. Delicate salmon hues are...
Pommery – with English Sparkle
English Wine Week now officially marks the start of summer as it falls across the Summer Solstice and Midsummer Day, from 19th to 27th June...
Wine Viña Leyda Reserva Syrah 2019
Value and quality Viña Leyda Reserva Syrah 2019 is a creditable and great value wine which will be available at Co-op stores from 5th March....
Italian Wines – Now and Later
It’s been a strange year, but it has had the bonus of allowing us to appreciate such things as one’s garden, home-cooked meals – and...
Oz Clarke on English Wine
How things have changed. A combination of global warming and improved techniques have elevated English wines. Wine guru Oz Clarke now has material to fill...
ALDI Castellore Prosecco Frizzante DOC
For many people ALDI has become the go-to shop for wines and spirits as well as groceries. They are consistently offering good value products and...