The wine to drink when there’s weird weather May 18, 2023 It has been a strange in-between time with the weather. Alternating rainstorms, sunshine, bitter chill, and fleeting heat makes it hard to know what to serve, but I have the ideal suggestions to solve this conundrum. A chilled red. You have probably heard that red wine should be served “at room temperature” but this is [...]
Why Horwood House in Buckinghamshire is a perfect country-chic break May 14, 2023 These manicured hotel grounds are perfect for spring, finds Libby Brodie THE WEEKEND: Imposingly sat in the rolling green of Buckinghamshire’s countryside, Horwood House is a Grade II listed manor which has just undergone an extensive £6-million, 18-month long facelift. There is plenty to discover nearby and in half an hour you can be facing [...]
Coronation wine: why magnums and boxes of wine are best May 4, 2023 We Brits really do enjoy a party and this Saturday will see festivities up and down the country for the coronation of King Charles. The tradition of celebrating these occasions is part of our nation’s heritage, with documents even describing the coronation of unlucky Anne Boleyn as having the streets hung with flags and bunting [...]
A glass of wine with: Small Things wine-in-a-can creator Ian Batt April 19, 2023 One day surfing at the beach, Australian winemaker Ian Batt realised wine wasn’t reflecting his lifestyle or ethos. He is now on a mission to upgrade canned wine’s image with his range of well-crafted, first-class wines launching in the UK next month. What inspired you create Small Things Wine?I created a premium wine in can [...]
The best eco friendly wine for Earth Day April 19, 2023 Boxed wine might remind you of your university days, but hear me out: it’s loads better for the environment and tastes pretty good, too. We’re all becoming more aware of our environmental footprint and any wine producer not creating wines in an eco-friendly way is really falling behind the times. Gen Z in particular want [...]
9 wines to try this Easter weekend April 5, 2023 Whether celebrating with friends, hosting family, or hiding eggs from chocolate smeared children, there has always been a lot of food associated with the celebration of Easter (see page opposite). Lamb is probably the best-known meat at this time of year, pre-dating Christianity as the main meal of Jewish Passover, a tradition continued by the [...]
Forget the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race: Here’s the Wine Race March 22, 2023 The Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge has been a tradition since 1829 when two friends challenged each other to a race on Henley-on-Thames. But as Oxbridge’s sporting elite works up a sweat through 4.2 miles of hard rowing, I shall be enjoying the Oxford vs Cambridge of wine. Rooting for Oxford are Stephen and [...]
Joël Robuchon’s head sommelier shares her favourite wines March 7, 2023 A Glass of wine with: Charlotte Page, head sommelier at Joël Robuchon InternationalRecruiting the all-female team of Sommeliers at Mayfair’s glamorous fine-dining destination Le Comptoir Robuchon, and head of wine for Joël Robuchon International, Charlotte Page is the perfect drinking partner with whom to celebrate International Women’s Day. What got you into wine? Not a [...]
Celebrating women in wine this International Women’s Day March 7, 2023 This International Women’s Day we take a look at some of the women helping to revolutionise the industry – and their most deliciously drinkable bottles When attending a wine event, it is not uncommon to be met with a sea of men. The occasional woman is like a beacon, nodding in solidarity across the room. [...]
Why the 2021 Burgundy is great and why you probably can’t afford it February 8, 2023 L ondon was abuzz with Burgundy this January and the release of the challenging 2021 vintage En Primeur. To buy En Primeur is to purchase before the wine is officially on the market and means consumers can snap up wines at an often more favourable price point – something that would be very desirable for [...]
