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How well does Rioja age?
Rioja is a wine that can be enjoyed in different ways at different stages of its evolution, writes Peter Ranscombe. Read More
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Notebook – October 2021
A Speyside whisky from The Wine Society is among the bottles reviewed by drinks blogger Peter Ranscombe. Read More
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Charles Heidsieck: Launching pinot noir at Monachyle Mhor
Champagne house Charles Heidsieck chose Monachlye Mhor at Balquidder for the launch of its still red wine, with Peter Ranscombe tagging along for some... Read More
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Cloudy Bay: first taste of the 2021 sauvignon blanc
Peter Ranscombe gets a first look at the 2021 Cloudy Bay sauvignon blanc and explores how New Zealand's most famous wine ages. Read More
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Le Clarence: Two-star food to match grand cru wine
Le Clarence restaurant in Paris combines two-star Michelin food with wines from Haut Brion, one of Bordeaux's five most famous chateaux, writes Peter ... Read More
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The Alchemist: A sneak peak at Edinburgh’s new cocktail bar
The Alchemist, Edinburgh's newest cocktail bar, gives drinks blogger Peter Ranscombe a sneak peak at its libations. Read More
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Chile: Where quality needn’t cost the earth
Chile once again demonstrates that it can produce high-quality wines at affordable prices, as Peter Ranscombe samples bottles from stablemates Santa R... Read More
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Moet marks summer with Fairmont St Andrews terraces
Moet & Chandon has unveiled a pair of terraces at the Fairmont St Andrews hotel, complete with afternoon tea and picnics, as Peter Ranscombe disco... Read More
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Glenmorangie cocktails toast Edinburgh Zoo giraffes
Glenmorangie has created cocktails to mark its sponsorship of the new giraffes at Edinburgh Zoo, writes Peter Ranscombe. Read More