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South Africa’s old vines: in the ground and in the glass

Protecting old vines in South Africa not only reaps benefits during water shortages but also pays dividends for drinkers, as Peter Ranscombe reports. Read More

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Pairing food and wine at Creation in South Africa

Peter Ranscombe visits one of the regions on his wine bucket list, Hemel-en-Aarde in South Africa, and enjoys dining with JC and Carolyn Martin at Cre... Read More

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Six of the best from South Africa’s Hemel-en-Aarde

Peter Ranscombe selects six of the best wines from the Hemel-en-Aarde ridge in South Africa, which is renowned for its chardonnay and pinot noir. Read More

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‘The Italian Job’ becomes the ‘South African Job’

Peter Ranscombe examines how producers in South Africa are using Italian grape varieties to craft wines that have identities all of their own. Read More

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WINE TO DINE – OCTOBER 2018 – WILD MUSHROOMS

Drinks writer Peter Ranscombe selects five wines to go with wild mushrooms. Read More

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Glen Scotia brings Campbeltown to the Fringe

If visitors won’t come to the distillery then the distillery will come to them, as Peter Ranscombe discovers. Read More

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Glengoyne toasts its history at the Fringe

Peter Ranscombe raises a glass to Glengoyne's Fringe show and food pairings at Contini's Cannonball restaurant. Read More

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WINE TO DINE – SEPTEMBER 2018 – GROUSE

Drinks writer Peter Ranscombe picks five wines to go with grouse. Read More

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Pommery adds some sparkle to the Fringe

Peter Ranscombe toasts the return of Champagne Pommery to the Fringe with a laser show at The Signet Library. Read More