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Basking in Basque poetry, music and wine at the book festival
Peter Ranscombe shares the wines served during an evening of Basque culture at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Read More
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In the army now: Fringe food and wine pairing
The army is fast establishing itself as a cornerstone of Edinburgh’s festivals – especially when it comes to serving some of the best-value grub a... Read More
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WINE TO DINE – SEPTEMBER 2019 – PIGEON
Scottish Field wine columnist and drinks blogger Peter Ranscombe spreads his wings to find five bottles to pair with pigeon. Read More
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Four of the best for the 4th of July
Independence day is the ideal time to highlight the breadth of America’s vinous offerings, writes Peter Ranscombe. Read More
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Dekantā celebrates Japanese whisky’s 100th birthday
Scottish Field drinks blogger Peter Ranscombe raises a glass to the centenary of Japan’s whisky with some unique bottles. Read More
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WINE TO DINE – AUGUST 2019 – TOMATO
Scottish Field wine columnist and drinks blogger Peter Ranscombe plucks five bottles from the vine to pair with tomatoes. Read More
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New kids on the blanc: New Zealand goes beyond sauvignon
Inspired by this week’s masterclass led by Archie McDiarmid from wine merchant Luvians, Peter Ranscombe picks six lesser-known wines from New Zealand. Read More
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Mar de Frades: Doing albarino differently
Innovation is the name of the game for Spanish winemaker Paula Fandino at Mar de Frades, as Peter Ranscombe finds out. Read More
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WINE TO DINE – JULY 2019 – CRAB
Scottish Field wine columnist and drinks blogger Peter Ranscombe scavenges the shore for five bottles to pair with crab dishes. Read More
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Blackbook is in the pink with three top new wines
Peter Ranscombe catches up with Sergio and Lynsey Verrillo from Blackbook winery in London to celebrate the start of English Wine Week. Read More
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Adding a splash of amber to the Granite City
Peter Ranscombe toasts a new high-end whisky bar in Aberdeen and is impressed with its hotel setting too. Read More
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Five of the best from Inverarity Morton
As spring gives way to summer, Peter Ranscombe looks back at Scotland’s biggest wine tasting. Read More