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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
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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
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Why you should venture across the Andes
Two online tastings spread over two weeks have convinced Peter Ranscombe to explore more bottles from both sides of South America's mountains. Read More
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Wine to Dine – March 2021 – Flora Shedden
Scottish Field wine columnist Peter Ranscombe finds five bottles that will flourish with Flora's recipes. Read More
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Spanish sunshine in Lidl’s latest ‘wine tour’
Peter Ranscombe dreams of Spain's beaches, beers, and sunshine - yet is content to make do with its wines for the time being. Read More