Sparkling Wine
The natural wine movement has been around for more than a few years now; Natural and/or Sans Soufre (made without the addition of Sulphur Dioxide) …
Produced by M&S winemaker Jeneve Williams and local expert Scipione Giuliani in northern Italian regions of Oltrepò Pavese and Veneto. A delicously light & refreshing …
I was in England earlier this year and managed to pay my first visit to a local vineyard. Chapel Down in Tenterden, Kent is …
My thoughts before a recent trip to Geneva: cold weather, dull and expensive wines made from weird grape varieties. I stayed with a friend and …
One of the three traditional and indigenous grape varieties used in the making of Cava sparkling wine bringing strength and body to the blend. Cava …
From Matching Food and Wine by Michel Roux Jr Serves 6 Ingredients: 18 (350gms) tiger prawns 6 tbsp vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves 2 tsp …
I have used this very wine-friendly recipe on many occasions and it never fails to delight everyone. The classic combination of Pear & Almond matches …
It is the name given to the 3 litre bottle size for Champagne (4 x the normal 75cl bottle). The French like to get us …
Who would have predicted that good old England would be producing some award-winning sparkling wines and really very decent still wines? I knew the industry …
I’m talking specifically about the Traditional Method for making Champagne. The “dosage” describes one of the final steps in the process. It is the addition …
I’m guessing the majority of you feel Italian wine labels offer very little indication as to the usually delicious liquids residing inside the bottle. Some …
This month’s newsletter had to be all about Valentines didn’t it really? A lovely Valentine Cake Recipe and lots of ideas about red wine and …
What to drink at the “Feast of St Valentine” Apparently as early as the 15th Century lovers expressed their love for each other by offering …
Chocolate Raspberry Heart From Feast by Nigella Lawson Serves 8 – 10 Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE: 150ml milk 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp real vanilla …
Pear & Almond Cake with Almond Crunch Topping (Delicious Magazine Published Jan 2008 ) Serves 8 Ingredients: 175g softened butter 150g caster sugar 1tsp vanilla …