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
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
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5 of California’s best organic pinots
The Golden State's online wine tasting demonstrated pinot noir at its best, writes Peter Ranscombe. Read More
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Wine to Dine – May 2021 – Sophie Greig
Scottish Field wine columnist Peter Ranscombe mixes five sweet and dry bottles to back up Sophie’s baking. Read More
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Putting Tesco’s SMS wine service to the test
Peter Ranscombe tries a wine recommendation service from Britain's biggest grocer. Read More
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Lanzarote: The grapes that grow in lava
Peter Ranscombe pens a very personal reflection on wines from the Canaries' most unusual island. Read More
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What’s the craic with Beer 52’s Irish craft ales?
Peter Ranscombe joins drinks website Beer 52 for a virtual road trip around the island of Ireland's breweries. Read More
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Lockdown lamb II: Last-minute libations
As Maundy Thursday approaches, Peter Ranscombe picks wines from local stores and further afield to serve with your Easter lamb. Read More