Five of the best from Lidl’s latest wine tour
Head to Italy is Peter Ranscombe’s advice when it comes to the German supermarket’s latest summer special offer. Read More
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Down on the farm: Virgin Wines backs wellbeing charity
As Mental Health Awareness Week draws to a close, Peter Ranscombe toasts Virgin Wines’ ongoing partnership with care charity Growing Well by tasting... Read More
Lifting the vale: Searching for grenache outside McLaren Vale
Peter Ranscombe indulges his passion for grenache by looking beyond exciting examples in Australia, France, South Africa and Spain. Read More
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Travelling La Route des Grands Crus with Chateau de Pommard
Online wine tastings are elevated to a whole new level with grand cru wines from Burgundy, says Peter Ranscombe. Read More
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Spanish experiments with sauvignon blanc
Creativity is at the heart of good winemaking - and self-confessed science geek Peter Ranscombe never turns down the chance to lift the lid and look a... Read More
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Louis Latour looks beyond Burgundy for promising pinot
With the price of making wine in Burgundy continuing to rise, Peter Ranscombe finds out why one producer is turning to other regions. Read More
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These bottles will sing alongside Radio 1’s Big Weekend
This summer’s virtual music festivals mean you won’t have to make do with warm rosé from the bar or that dodgy carton of sangria you smuggled ins... Read More
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Visit vineyards without leaving lockdown
Getting itchy to take part in some wine tourism? Peter Ranscombe picks online wine excursions to give you a vinous kick while you #stayathome. Read More
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Four covid cocktail recipes so easy even Peter can make them
Scottish Field drinks blogger Peter Ranscombe turns his hand to cocktail making - and you can too next Wednesday on Clos19's Instagram Live. Read More
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Covid convenience: wines to pick at your corner shop
We’ve got Spar… and Co-op and Scotmid and… if you’re getting your lockdown supplies from a convenience store then Peter Ranscombe has some win... Read More
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Four covid cocktail recipes so easy even Peter can make them
Scottish Field drinks blogger Peter Ranscombe turns his hand to cocktail making - and you can too next Wednesday on Clos19's Instagram Live. Read More
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Posh prosecco: The drier side of Italy’s all-conquering fizz
Peter Ranscombe explores the “Prosecco hills” – online – as he gets to grips with the quality end of Italy’s ubiquitous bubbles. Read More