Category Archives: Wines

Mărțișor, celebrated at the beginning of March, is the ancient Romanian celebration of the beginning of spring, a tradition over 8000 years old. It’s also a (slightly newer) white wine.

Ever wondered what people mean when they say a wine has “legs”? Or what on earth leather and sandstone are supposed to taste like? It’s just a glass of fermented grape juice, right?

It’s that time of year again. The table groans under the weight of the feast, and a meal that’s been weeks in the planning is about to be demolished in minutes. Whatever you’ll be cooking this year, it’s definitely worth … Continue reading →

The world of wine is awash with myth and legend, old wives tales and tricks to stay one step ahead of the game. Here are some of my favourites, to help separate the facts from the fiction.

There’s a nip in the air. The leaves are turning, the nights drawing in. It’s legitimately acceptable to resume casserole consumption. Autumn has arrived. And for the grape growers north of the equator this means only one thing – the … Continue reading →

The concept of food and wine matching is as old as the hills, but seems to have gone out of fashion in recent times. With the popularity of the tasting menu in many top UK restaurants it’s enjoying a timely … Continue reading →