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Social distancing? Brush up on your whisky knowledge
Peter Ranscombe goes back to school to put the online ‘focus on flavour’ module from Edinburgh Whisky Academy through its paces. Read More
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Conquering covid-19: these Scottish bottle shops still deliver
In a special article that he'll update, Peter Ranscombe reports on which independent Scottish wine merchants can still deliver despite the coronavirus... Read More
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Self isolating? One-hour wine delivery tested
Peter Ranscombe puts Drinkly's one-hour ordering service through its paces by picking six of his favourite wines from Edinburgh's Vino chain. Read More
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Make Mother’s day sparkle with these last-minute mail order muses
Peter Ranscombe keeps it local with fizzy wines from south of the border as special treats for special Mums. Read More
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WINE TO DINE – APRIL 2020 – CHOCOLATE
He may not have a whiskered nose or a powder-puff tail, but Peter Ranscombe has sweet and savoury wines to pair with chocolate dishes for Easter. Read More
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What does 150-year-old wine taste like?
Peter Ranscombe travels back through vinous time to try a pair of wines from the Victorian era. Read More
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These pancake pairings are flippin’ marvellous
Whether you're serving savoury or sweet fillings, renowned tosser Peter Ranscombe has donned his pinnie to pair pancakes to wines. Read More
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Your last-minute Valentine’s day wine guide
Panicking over which bottle to pick for your beloved? Peter Ranscombe and his Cupid-shaped corkscrew have the answers. Read More
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A rosé isn’t just for summer, it’s for life
Storm Ciara may have receded, and Storm Dennis may be looming, but don’t let the wintry weather put you off pouring a food-friendly rosé, writes Pe... Read More
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WINE TO DINE – MARCH 2020 – PORK
Scottish Field wine columnist and drinks blogger Peter Ranscombe pigs out on five pairings in praise of pork. Read More
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Margaret River: where tradition meets experimentation
Arguably Australia’s most-famous winemaking region, there’s far more to Margaret River than Bordeaux and Burgundy lookalikes, as Peter Ranscombe d... Read More
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Takeaway messages for matching wine to Chinese dishes
If you're celebrating Chinese new year with a takeaway then Peter Ranscombe has some carry-out suggestions. Read More