Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Never judge a whisky by its label
Peter Ranscombe samples Loch Lomond distillery’s range of single malts at the Edinburgh International Festival. Trying something new is the best part of the Fringe. Going to see a show that you would never normally watch is half the fun of the world’s largest arts festival. And so it should be for Scotch too. I’ve…
Read MoreMacmillan Art Show returns to Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Macmillan Cancer Support’s high-profile Art Show has returned this year as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Celebrating its 15th anniversary exhibition, the carefully selected artwork, from a variety of styles and tastes, will be showcasing from Thursday 24th August – Sunday 27th August at the prestigious Bonham’s Auction House, in the heart of Edinburgh. Since…
Read MoreListed country house brings new renovation opportunity to the market
A new to the market country house is offering keen buyers the rare opportunity to transform an uninhabited property into a dream family home. Built in 1870, Chesterhill House is a C listed Tudor-Italianate style property situated in grounds of over three acres on the southern shore of the Firth of Tay in Fife. Chesterhill…
Read MoreErrazuriz wants to put Chile on the map
There’s no need to be snobbish when it comes to big brands, as Errazuriz shows with its high-scoring Chilean wines, writes Peter Ranscombe. Branded wine is an interesting phenomenon: for some, it’s the reassurance they need to part with their cash, safe in the knowledge that this bottle will taste the same as the previous…
Read MoreCharles Heidsieck: Keeping something in reserve
Peter Ranscombe explores the use of higher proportions of reserve wines in Charles Heidsieck’s range of Champagnes. Walk along the aisle of any bottle shop or take a quick glance at a decent wine list and the choice of Champagne brands appears almost endless. It’s easy to dismiss France’s flagship sparkling wine as simply being…
Read MoreEnjoy an oat-rageously good breakfast with Groats and eteaket
Leaf tea experts eteaket and porridge aficionados Groats are teaming up this weekend (5-6 August) to offer the people of Edinburgh the most Instagrammable breakfast in town, with a tea-and-porridge pop-up at the eteaket Concept Store on Rose Street. Perfect for building up stamina to see you through the Fringe, Groats’ unique style of handmade…
Read MoreCelebrating the work of ‘Our Fathers’
What finer tribute could there be to your dad than creating a bottle of wine in his honour? Peter Ranscombe finds out what inspired Giles Cooke to produce Our Fathers. It’s not often that I’ll write about a single bottle of wine in isolation. Then again, there aren’t many bottles with the rich backstory that lies behind…
Read MoreJoie De Leith – Gleann Mόr Spirits launch Leith Gin
Gleann Mόr Spirits have launched the first of their geographical gin range – ‘Leith Gin’. Derek Mair, Founder of Gleann Mόr Spirits said: ‘Leith Gin was created by two locals who wanted to produce a gin that is full of flavour but at the same time, subtle on the palate. When we moved to our warehouse in Leith almost…
Read MoreJamie McCulloch: Scottish passion with Swiss precision
Peter Ranscombe meets Scottish winemaker Jamie McCulloch, whose handcrafted wines from Switzerland are finding fans on Edinburgh’s food scene. IT’S always fascinating to meet Scottish winemakers. It’s possible to count the number of vineyards in our nation on one hand and so it’s interesting to explore the reasons why fellow Scots turn to making wine.…
Read Moreeteaket’s Wimbledon inspired Strawberries & Cream Shortbread
Inspired by their love of Wimbledon, loose leaf tea experts, eteaket have taken it upon themselves to create their very own shortbread recipe using their delicious strawberries and cream tea. The leaf tea gives adds a little sweet yet tangy finish to the shortbread, paired perfectly with a cup of tea whilst curled up watching…
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