How Banfi’s vineyards are adapting to climate change
A pre-lockdown visit to Tuscany revealed how a mind-boggling attention to detail in the vineyard could help one of Italy’s best-known wine producers... Read More
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How to enjoy professional cocktails at home
Peter Ranscombe puts Drinks-At-Home, a nationwide cocktail delivery service, through its paces. Read More
Head down under on Lidl’s latest Wine Tour
Peter Ranscombe uses Lidl's latest Wine Tour promotion to explore why there's such an exciting variety among Australia's regional wines. Read More
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Round the world in 10 bank holiday rosés
With a bank holiday weekend dawning and - whisper it - decent weather forecast for Friday, Peter Ranscombe takes a whistle-stop world tour of rosé w... Read More
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Nine of the best from Aldi’s summer beer festival
Peter Ranscombe slips into his slippers and remembers Aldi's first beer festival, a decade ago, as he samples this summer's offerings. Read More
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Winemaker’s love of Scotland shines during online tasting
Peter Ranscombe enjoys three great-value South African wines while hearing what their maker would serve alongside them. Read More
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Indulging in restaurant fizz at home
As indoor restaurants and other hospitality businesses get ready to reopen from 15 July, Peter Ranscombe ponders some food and wine pairing for a lock... Read More
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Seven of the best from Edinburgh Beer Box
Brewers in the Scottish capital have been thinking 'inside the box' during lockdown, with a curated beer selection that demonstrates their talent, wri... Read More
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Welcome to the ‘lollipop vineyard’
While South Africa may have a strong reputation for its old vines, that isn't stopping farmers from planning for the future, as Peter Ranscombe discov... Read More
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Meet the paper wine bottle coming to Scotland…
Peter Ranscombe ponders a cardboard wine bottle that's been launched today - and revisits the wine inside. Read More
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English Wine Week: If you like that, try this…
In the final article in his English Wine Week series, Peter Ranscombe takes your favourite styles of wine and finds an English alternative. Read More
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English Wine Week: The Welsh side of the story
In the penultimate installment in his series of articles for English Wine Week, Peter Ranscombe casts an eye over Welsh wines. Read More