With Old World wines, if you aren't familiar with the region, it can be difficult to actually know what you are drinking.
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Diaries from the vines #1: Turning the tides
I currently find myself taking a glass, looking over the sights of The Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia, Canada. I'm working for Luckett Vineyards; a local winery situated on the steepest fucking hill I've ever had the displeasure of cycling up.
L’altreVi: Cava, Catalonia and a helping of deep fried oysters
"We all skateboarded together and we did our own thing but, at the end of the day, we'd catch up over a bottle of wine. Similar to going out for a beer with your mates."
Wine & Travel: The perfect memento
By tasting a wine at the cellar door, you forge a much longer lasting memory of that wine - and it'll usually be a memory that you treasure for years to come.
Sequels are always better
Upon my return to Toronto, the city that I hold closest to my heart (second to Sheffield of course); I have had the opportunity to see how it has changed since I left four years ago. More importantly, I can see the development in attitudes to alcohol.
Should we respect our elders?
Not all wines get better with age, but it's worth getting it right with the ones that do.
5 Minutes with Isabelle Legeron: Transparency and the Wine Revolution
She was chatting to every other person she passed as though they were old friends or beloved family members. This feeling of inclusion is one that we experienced throughout the day, whilst talking to a huge number of growers.
Kuckoo: World Domination, Negronis and Frozen Tankards
Kuckoo started seven years ago in Preston and since then have opened subsequent units in Chester, soon to be opening two more in Knutsford and the mighty Steel City - Sheffield!
RAW Reactions
What's the easiest way to vine-hop? How about in a room full of winemakers, equipped with nothing but an empty glass and a healthy level of curiosity? On Sunday we had this exact opportunity. RAW WINE in London is a two day celebration of some of the best natural, organic and biodynamic wine in the … Continue reading RAW Reactions
A Thirst for Knowledge
Pop-up culture is now a firmly established part of the restaurant scene and it’s the perfect response to change.
Wined Up 