Scottish rhubarb finds a new home in a soda
Peter Ranscombe samples a new soda made from that most Scottish of ingredients - rhubarb. Read More
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Nine of the best from Barney’s Beer
Peter Ranscombe tastes through the range from Barney’s Beer, which is now being distributed UK-wide for the first time. Read More
One Year No Beer: a lockdown lifeline
Looking to change your relationship with alcohol? Peter Ranscombe reports on a Scottish firm’s online programme. Read More
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Ardbeg family’s blaaack sheep goes on trial tonight
Peter Ranscombe grabs his crook as he prepares to meet the black sheep of the Ardbeg Islay single malt family. Read More
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Finding the perfect plot for pinot in Chile
Peter Ranscombe ponders premium pinots from Chile during an online wine tasting with Viña Ventisquero's Alejandro Galaz. Read More
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Armchair exploring: a ‘virtual press trip’ to Lebanon
Lebanon’s two oldest wineries teamed up today to take journalists on a visit to the Bekaa Valley – without leaving lockdown. Read More
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Why I’m feeling good about Feel Good Grapes
A new online retailer run by award-winning blogger Mike Turner is demystifying sustainable bottles, writes Peter Ranscombe. Read More
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Five of the best from Lidl’s latest wine tour
Head to Italy is Peter Ranscombe’s advice when it comes to the German supermarket’s latest summer special offer. Read More
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Down on the farm: Virgin Wines backs wellbeing charity
As Mental Health Awareness Week draws to a close, Peter Ranscombe toasts Virgin Wines’ ongoing partnership with care charity Growing Well by tasting... Read More
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Lifting the vale: Searching for grenache outside McLaren Vale
Peter Ranscombe indulges his passion for grenache by looking beyond exciting examples in Australia, France, South Africa and Spain. Read More
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Travelling La Route des Grands Crus with Chateau de Pommard
Online wine tastings are elevated to a whole new level with grand cru wines from Burgundy, says Peter Ranscombe. Read More
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Spanish experiments with sauvignon blanc
Creativity is at the heart of good winemaking - and self-confessed science geek Peter Ranscombe never turns down the chance to lift the lid and look a... Read More