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It’s time for a Sea Change in wine’s environmental impact

Peter Ranscombe grabs his litter picker and pulls on his wellies to find out about the Scottish wine merchant that’s leading the charge with wines t... Read More

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WINE TO DINE – MARCH 2019 – PHEASANT

Drinks writer Peter Ranscombe selects five wines to go with pheasant, this month’s star ingredient. Read More

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Fermenting ideas for #FurmintFebruary19

Peter Ranscombe explores the wide variety of styles that can be made from Hungary’s flagship furmint grape. Read More

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NOTEBOOK – JANUARY 2019 – BURNS’ NIGHT SPECIAL

With The Bard’s birthday just around the corner, Peter Ranscombe raids his notebook to recommend some very special whiskies from recent tastings. Read More

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Prosecco & pals: which bubbles popped Scottish Field’s cork?

In between curling his hair and rouging his cheeks, Peter Ranscombe leads his Scottish Field colleagues in a pre-night out prosecco tasting. Read More

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Good things come in small packages

Peter Ranscombe explores Cask 88’s new quarter cask series of whiskies finished in tiny barrels. Read More

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WINE TO DINE – FEBRUARY 2019 – SPINACH

Drinks writer Peter Ranscombe selects five wines to go with spinach dishes. Read More

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Stars in glasses and on plates at 21212

As a fan of 21212’s food, Peter Ranscombe couldn’t turn down an invitation to try the Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms’ wine pairings. Read More

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This Italian red was served at Michelle Obama’s dinner

Peter Ranscombe samples wines from Cantina Goccia in Umbria, which have just landed in Scotland. Read More