This is a rich and complex fortified wine, one that I had the pleasure of quaffing at The Three Fishes in Lancashire, a pub with a serious wine list and a fistful of awards. This liquid gold from Portugal looks … Read More
A fortunate visit to some rellies up North was further enhanced by sharing a bottle of the above Chilean wine, bought by my uncle as a featured wine in M + S. The languages used by aficianados in the world … Read More
It’s rare that you discover a purveyor of fine food where you instinctively know everything is going to be absolutely perfect, but Pulia, near Southwark’s Borough Market, is one such place. They pay such meticulous attention to detail that everything … Read More
There is something instantly recognisable about a Provence rose wine. That pale hue, that gorgeous finish that is fresh, dry and radiates red fruit. This particular, very quaffable pink is available at Majestic’s wine and if you buy two bottles, … Read More
My ardent love affair with Italian wines had me whooping with joy when I was asked to attend an evening of Italian food and wine at the elegant Evoluzione restaurant in the boutique hotel Xenia. Sadly when I googled many … Read More
i I’ve recently been rather miffed at the soaring price of terribly average wine coming in at twenty five quid in restaurants that don’t give a damn about giving value to the customer. Maybe it’s the customers who have too … Read More
Since being introduced to the fine rose wines of Provence, largely due to my friends at Mirabeau, I came across this divine wine at Marco Pierre White’s Steak and Alehouse. Astonishingly good, elegant, refined, it’s fresh and really punchy. The … Read More
Having recently had the very great fortune to dine at the dazzling and lavish Gaylord Indian restaurant in London, (a review of which is coming soon) the pleasure was doubled by the addition of the above wine, a meaty and … Read More