Grape&Grain There’s more to South Africa than pinotage and chenin Two online wine tastings remind Peter Ranscombe about the diversity of South Africa's grapes. Read More
Grape&Grain Why it’s time to revisit Italy’s BIG red wines Don’t fear the reaper – nor the tannins in full-bodied Italian reds, suggests Peter Ranscombe. Read More
Grape&Grain Could Rueda be the best wine to order in a restaurant? Peter Ranscombe meets the white wine that can even go with lamb. Read More
Grape&Grain Why blending begins in the vineyard Peter Ranscombe relives his sixth-year studies* chemistry lessons with a spot of online blending. Read More
Grape&Grain Classics and discoveries with The Wine Society Spring's online wine tastings continue with bottles from a very special wine club, writes Peter Ranscombe. Read More
Grape&Grain The best sake and shochu for whisky fans Japan’s brewed and distilled drinks have lots to offer Scotch lovers, as Peter Ranscombe finds out. Read More
Grape&Grain Tales of the unexpected from Aldi and Lidl Peter Ranscombe discovers some surprises among the latest wines released by Lidl and Aldi. Read More
Grape&Grain Meet the ‘most Burgundian’ of Bordeaux’s wines An online tasting with Edinburgh restaurant Fhior reveals new ideas are meeting traditional methods in Bordeaux, writes Peter Ranscombe. Read More
Grape&Grain The women who inspire the winemakers To mark International Women's Day, Peter Ranscombe asks three female winemakers about the women who supported and inspired them. Read More