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How pinot found a home on the Mornington Peninsula
Australia's Mornington Peninsula is producing pinot noir in a variety of styles, writes Peter Ranscombe. Read More
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New York, New York: so good, you’ll try its wine twice
Peter Ranscombe explores riesling, chardonnay, and other wine from the Empire State. Read More
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Leeuwin and the ‘art’ of wine
Outdoor concerts and a vast art gallery don't overshadow the quality of Leeuwin Estate's wine, as Peter Ranscombe reports. Read More
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What does ‘foraged’ beer taste like?
A brewery in Fife is creating beer from yarrow, sea salt, and even hogweed seeds, writes Peter Ranscombe. Read More
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M&S goes off wine’s beaten track
Peter Ranscombe reviews the new “Found” range of “unexpected and undiscovered” wines from Marks & Spencer. Read More
Beer
It’s time to break out those paler ales
Peter Ranscombe runs the rule over the latest releases from beer website Flavourly. Read More
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Following the spice route to Azaline
Peter Ranscombe samples a pinot noir-driven vermouth that takes drinkers on a trip to the Orient. Read More
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Reyneke: ‘Farming with grapes and farming with soils’
Peter Ranscombe revisits Reyneke's stunning organic and biodynamic wines from South Africa. Read More
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Essential California: the ‘unusual’ organic suspects
In the second part of his report from the 'Essential California' virtual tasting, Peter Ranscombe goes beyond the usual suspects. Read More