A very special whisky – from The Wine Society
Peter Ranscombe tastes the first whisky from the society's reserve cask selection. Read More
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Sober October: soda, ‘gin’ and ‘beer’
As 'Sober October' gets underway, Peter Ranscombe rounds up some of the latest non-alcohol releases and revisits some old favourites. Read More
Having a ceilidh with Yalumba’s ‘Caley’
Peter Ranscombe rediscovers 'the Great Australian Red' - and suggests some affordable stepping stones along the way. Read More
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Did my feet make this port taste weird?
His patriotic shorts may have gone viral, but how did the port turn out when Peter Ranscombe helped tread the grapes? TWO years ago this month, me ... Read More
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L’Art du Vin launches its wine club
Peter Ranscombe gets a sneak peak at the new wine club from Fife-based merchant L'Art du Vin. Read More
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Lidl hits the spot with French ‘Wine Tour’
Peter Ranscombe bags a bargain with some supermarket stalwarts from France. Read More
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Bill Lumsden catches ‘the one that got away’
Peter Ranscombe sips a slice of Glenmorangie's new 'A Tale of Cake' whisky. Read More
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Notebook – September 2020
Scottish Field drinks blogger Peter Ranscombe delves into his notebook to share more exciting bottles. Read More
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M&S Classics range shifts to new world
Peter Ranscombe reviews five wines from Marks & Sparks' latest additions. Read More
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Why grenache is so much more than ‘poor man’s pinot’
Ahead of tomorrow's World Grenache Day, Peter Ranscombe praises the grape's revival in Australia's McLaren Vale - and beyond. Read More
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Why organic wine needn’t cost the earth
As Organic September continues, Peter Ranscombe picks five bottles to try for under a tenner. Read More
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Why The Wine Society is ‘backing its best’
Peter Ranscombe finds out how The Wine Society, a long-running club owned by its members, is supporting small producers hit by the pandemic lockdowns. Read More