Beer
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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Grape&Grain
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
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Seven South African wines you need to try
Peter Ranscombe revisits some of his recent favourites from South Africa as the country's alcohol ban shifts direction once more. Read More
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Why your new favourite Italian wine will be from Puglia
Peter Ranscombe samples a new range of organic wines with Bellissimo Vino in Edinburgh. Read More
Gin
Augmented reality: ‘It’s gin, Jim, but not as we know it…’
A Scottish gin maker has gone all hi-tech with its labels; Peter Ranscombe finds out more. Read More