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Why does Portuguese wine taste so different?
Peter Ranscombe hits the trail to find out what makes Portugal's wine so special. Read More
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Chardonnay showdown: Australia v New Zealand
Peter Ranscombe had a ring-side seat for this afternoon’s virtual clash between two chardonnay giants. Read More
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Find out what Oz Clarke picked as his ‘unexpected’ wines
Louis Latour let Oz Clarke loose in its cellars to select bottles for his 'Tales of the unexpected' tasting; Peter Ranscombe reports on the results. Read More
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NOTEBOOK – FEBRUARY 2021
Scottish rum, oak-aged gin, and low-alcohol beer are among the latest treats to emerge from Scottish Field drinks blogger Peter Ranscombe's notebook. Read More
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Watch out Talisker – there’s a new kid in town on Skye
Peter Ranscombe takes a sneak peak at Torabhaig distillery's maiden whisky ahead of its release tomorrow. Read More
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Why Yalumba’s cabernet will make you sit up and take notice
When cabernet sauvignon reaches full ripeness, there's the chance to bottle the variety on its own, writes Peter Ranscombe. Read More
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New Zealand syrah: Gimblett Gravels and beyond
After exploring syrah from Gimblett Gravels, Peter Ranscombe casts his net wider to look at other parts of New Zealand. Read More
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Find fantastic fizz for your Valentine’s Day at home
Whether you want splash-out sparklers or bubbles on a budget, Peter Ranscombe has you covered. Read More
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Online wine tasting just went hi-tech
Peter Ranscombe logs on to tech entrepreneur Michael Baum's Vivant virtual wine tasting platform - and he's impressed by what he sees. Read More