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Denbies Classic Collection Sparkling Bacchus Review
Originally imported from Germany, the Bacchus grape has found itself very much at home as an ex-pat on English soil,Continue Reading
Two Outstanding Red Bordeauxs From Vignobles Dourthe
It’s the tail end of a heatwave when these two red Bourdeaux wines from Dourthe arrive at my door. It’sContinue Reading
Champagne Bruno Paillard 2009 Assemblage Hits The UK
Following on from my review of their super-dry Dosage Zéro Champagne, I’m happy to announce that Reims-based producer Maison BrunoContinue Reading
Short Film Follows Winemakers Who Fertilise Vines With Bat Poo
I’m loving this series of 5-minute DIY films called PUNKOVINO, which take a look at the renegade wine producers whoContinue Reading
The UK’s Top 50 Cocktail Bars Ranked
If you’re looking to find a cool cocktail bar near you, this site has ranked the UK’s top 50 bestContinue Reading
5-Star English Wine: Denbies Ranmore Hill Review
This white wine blend, from Surrey producer Denbies, really brightened up a rainy June Sunday evening for me, arriving toContinue Reading
Summer Wine: Provence vs Rhone Valley Rosés
“Strawberries cherries and an angel’s kiss in spring, my summer wine is really made from all these things.” Summer Wine,Continue Reading
Innis & Gunn Craft Beer Tasting At 64 Degrees, Brighton
“Le Gavroche used to have one beer on its list — Kronenbourg. Now they have 15,” drinks PR guru RupertContinue Reading
A Focus On Prosecco, With Bosco Del Merlo
Here’s a little wine-trivia quiz for you. Which country is the world’s leading producer of wine? Well done if youContinue Reading
Cocktail Ideas From Some Hip And Quirky London Bars
Fancy making some hip ‘n’ quirky cocktails? Well here are some cocktail ideas from some of London’s quirkiest and hippestContinue Reading
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