Posts Tagged ‘wine’
The Dining Room offers far more than just whisky
I must admit I hadn’t appreciated that the Scottish Malt Whisky Society has only been going since the early 1980s. Perhaps it’s the patina of age bestowed by having a gorgeous old wood-lined Vaults in Leith or a whole Georgian townhouse on Queen Street in the centre of Edinburgh. The SMWS is actually a pretty…
Read MoreBook review – The Ghost of Helen Addison
What’s the story? Leo Moran isn’t your average private detective. His most pressing day-to-day activities usually involve deciding what vintage of wine to pair with the finest organic steak, but at times he has more unsettling concerns: visions of violent crimes. After the ritualistic murder of a young woman in Argyll Leo decides to help…
Read MoreBistro Deluxe has a new Sunday Supper Club
Edinburgh foodies now have the chance to extend their weekend with a new Sunday Supper Club in the capital. The Macdonald Holyrood Hotel has launched Bistro Deluxe by Paul Tamburrini, offering guests the chance to dine on a deliciously crafted, mouth-watering menu and prolong their weekend with an overnight stay at the luxury four-star hotel…
Read MoreThis summery selection of Bordeaux will sparkle at BBQs
Think all Bordeaux is red? Think again. Peter Ranscombe picks whites, rosé and fizz for spring and summer days. BORDEAUX has something of a dual identity. At the top end, it crafts some of the most-expensive wines on the planet, which sell for hundreds of pounds per bottle. Yet France’s best-known wine region is also…
Read MoreSix of the best from Corney and Barrow’s new wines
Greek and Chilean offerings are among the wines that grab Peter Ranscombe‘s attention in Corney & Barrow’s new range. THERE’S something particularly exciting about spring wine tastings – with blossom on the trees and a freshness in the air, there’s the promise of new things to come with the turning of the seasons. And wine merchant…
Read MoreWine to Dine – June 2018 – Wild Garlic
Drinks writer Peter Ranscombe picks five wines to go with wild garlic, which was the star of June’s food feature in the printed Scottish Field magazine. WILD garlic is a much more delicate flavour than its onion-like namesake, with chive notes and a delicious sweetness, and so I’ve opted for a range of lighter styles…
Read MoreEnjoy a sweet treat with this delicious apple cake
This tasty desert was created by Anne and Jim Anderson, who run The Anderson restaurant and hotel in Fortrose on the Black Isle. The couple upped sticks from their home in Philadelphia after Jim fell in love with the notion of owning a hotel in Scotland. And while Anne is cooking up a storm in…
Read MoreA delicious taste of Andalucia lies ahead
Food lovers with a taste for all things Spanish will enjoy a special event coming to Edinburgh next month. Ahead of the Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival, a fundraising Wine, Ham and Olive Oil evening its taking place on Friday, May 18, at 6pm. The event is sponsored by the Andalucia Government, who will be attending…
Read MoreHow local grapes could be Romania’s new ambassadors
In the second of his reports from Romania, Peter Ranscombe meets the winemakers who are creating premium wines from the country’s indigenous grape varieties. MENTION “Romania” and a series of well-known images are bound to spring to mind: Nicolae Ceaușescu waving from his balcony as the 1989 revolution reached Bucharest; Ilie Năstase winning the French…
Read MoreThese wines will make you take a second look at Romania
In the first of two articles about Romania, Peter Ranscombe reveals why the Eastern European nation is the wine world’s secret weapon when it comes to producing popular varieties. EVER had a wine from Romania? No? Are you sure…? In fact, many of us may have been drinking Romanian wines for years and have never…
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