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WINE TO DINE – APRIL 2020 – CHOCOLATE
He may not have a whiskered nose or a powder-puff tail, but Peter Ranscombe has sweet and savoury wines to pair with chocolate dishes for Easter. Read More
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What does 150-year-old wine taste like?
Peter Ranscombe travels back through vinous time to try a pair of wines from the Victorian era. Read More
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These pancake pairings are flippin’ marvellous
Whether you're serving savoury or sweet fillings, renowned tosser Peter Ranscombe has donned his pinnie to pair pancakes to wines. Read More
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Your last-minute Valentine’s day wine guide
Panicking over which bottle to pick for your beloved? Peter Ranscombe and his Cupid-shaped corkscrew have the answers. Read More
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A rosé isn’t just for summer, it’s for life
Storm Ciara may have receded, and Storm Dennis may be looming, but don’t let the wintry weather put you off pouring a food-friendly rosé, writes Pe... Read More
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WINE TO DINE – MARCH 2020 – PORK
Scottish Field wine columnist and drinks blogger Peter Ranscombe pigs out on five pairings in praise of pork. Read More
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Margaret River: where tradition meets experimentation
Arguably Australia’s most-famous winemaking region, there’s far more to Margaret River than Bordeaux and Burgundy lookalikes, as Peter Ranscombe d... Read More
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Takeaway messages for matching wine to Chinese dishes
If you're celebrating Chinese new year with a takeaway then Peter Ranscombe has some carry-out suggestions. Read More
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My magnificent seven McLaren Vale grenaches
When grenache is treated like pinot noir, vinous magic can happen in the glass, writes Peter Ranscombe. Read More