Posts Tagged “wine”
Honey BEEingPure and Sweet? Sounds like advice for a good life. In reality, BEEingPure is the name of a small yet influential honey-making (or is it gathering?) company in Limburg in the Netherlands. We visited the site where some hives are kept in a tranquil environment which rather resembles an allotment. Bee-attracting flowers bloom, insects…
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 books are a paper representation of his wine adventures. This is a man who has indeed enjoyed wine and that joie de vivre comes through in this book. Oz leads…
A Shortcut to Drinking Great Wines. But who or what is Romanée-Conti? It is an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) and Grand Cru vineyard for red wine in the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, with Pinot Noir as the primary grape variety. Wine from the vineyard is among the most sought after and costly in the…
Summer Blush! It’s getting there! Summer is on the way and with that comes the prospect of al fresco entertaining. We look for wines with crowd appeal and beautiful impact in the glass. Trivento Reserve Malbec Rosé 2023 ticks the boxes. This pale blush-pink wine is crisp and refreshing. It’s perfect as an aperitif alongside…
A handy guide for wine lovers. Whether you’re a qualified quaffer or an aspiring aficionado, raise a glass to the wonders of wine with The Little Book of Wine, a vintage blend of culture, history and trivia. Pinot, Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling… There are so many delicious varieties of wine to delight both the nose and…
Wine and Supermarket of the Year. Tesco wins big at International Wine Challenge Industry Awards bringing home both Supermarket of the Year and Own Label Range of the Year Trophies. Tesco has been named IWC Supermarket of the Year 2023, as well as winning IWC Own Label Range of the Year for the second year…
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 that little corner of this amazing land; but far fewer visitors travel away from the resorts to discover the real personality of Portugal. The Portuguese are the product of a…
Tesco and Howard Park. The weather will soon be improving and we will be enjoying lighter foods, and perhaps even some al fresco meals. The great-value Tesco Finest range offers this classic Riesling from Howard Park Wines, perfect for entertaining and food pairing. Howard Park is one of Western Australia’s most celebrated wine producers. Wines…
Chilean wine from Tesco. Riesling is a classic white wine and traditionally known to come from Germany; but in fact the grapes for this iconic wine are cultivated in many vineyards across the world. Cono Sur Vineyards and Winery was founded in 1993 in Chile, and this Reserva Especial Riesling is a great expression of…
Christmas from Douro Portugal. Symington Family Estates is one of the world’s leading producers of premium port, the leading vineyard owner in the Douro Valley and one of the top Portuguese wine producers. They were amongst the pioneers of modern Douro wines. In the 1990s they began producing Douro DOC wines from the same vineyards…
From still to sparkling: The NEWEST New World wine country In This New Edition, Oz Clarke brings us up to date. A combination of global warming and improved techniques have elevated English wines. Wine guru Oz Clarke now has material to fill a book on just that subject, English Wine: From still to sparkling: The…
Summer Rosé We have never had such a warm summer. It hasn’t done much good for our gardens but has been perfect for entertaining. Saint-M from Chateau Saint-Maur Cru Classé 2021 is the rosé to partner any smart garden party, lunch party or dinner party, and all al fresco! Chateau Saint-Maur was founded in the…
Summer Freshness in Blushing Wine. This well-balanced melange of Syrah, Caladoc, Grenache and Nielluccio grapes produces a rosé wine perfect for casual summer sipping. Nielluccio grapes have been traditionally grown in Corsica and here they add structure and fruit. Caladoc is a cross between Malbec with Grenache and adds colour and body. Domaine de la…
A unique wine for summer sipping. Passerina is an ancient grape variety from Le Marche and also Abruzzo in Italy, from where this particular bottle hails. It is said to be named after the sparrows that appreciate the fruit so much. Those little birds decorate the label. Until recently Passerina was used as a blending…
Launched at Tesco for Spring With warmer weather and sunnier days now on their way, find the perfect bottle for your spring-time gatherings from an exciting range of new wines arriving in Tesco this month. From £4.49 to £46, these wines include refreshing sparkling wines perfect to toast at your picnic in the park, crisp…
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 in France. In the heart of PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) Cabardès, it is a short distance from Carcassonne, that storybook cité. The picturesque vineyards cloak the sun-kissed hillsides of…
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. This Malbec is a prime example of this vineyard’s craft. Regular readers will know that I am an unashamed lover of Malbec. I have seldom had a bad one, and…
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 be great value for money. Garuma Sauvignon Blanc from Leyda Single Estate offers character and easy sipping without a big bill. Leyda Estate is found on the west side of…
Make every day Boxing Day Yes, I admit it – I drink from wine boxes (via a glass). Having made that bold statement I must also say that those boxes have contained wine of varying quality and mostly lacking any visual appeal. Laylo wines offer quality in content and a great deal of beauty in…
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 is evidently perfect for the production of soft fruits. Lutton Farm was originally a livestock and arable farm with a small pick-your-own fruit patch. In 1981, brothers Stephen and James…