Things you wanted to know about wine... but were afraid to ask
I first tasted this soup while on a ski holiday in the French alps, and...
Of course, it doesn’t matter which glass you use to drink wine – we have all drunk wine from a toothmug, enamel cup or an array of other vessels including from the bottle itself (yes, really!) But if you want to get the most out of good quality, well made, artisan and fine wines, the experience will be enhanced by using a suitable glass.
Pasta alla Vongole, or pasta with clams, is my go to speedy supper that never fails to put people in a good mood and is a perfect choice for Valentine's Day.
Soft, juicy clams, perfectly cooked linguine (or spaghetti if you prefer), unctuous garlicky sauce made with a splash of white wine and a bottle of the same to go with it.
In today's market, words like organic and biodynamic are everywhere. But what do these terms actually promise? For thoughtful drinkers, understanding the true story behind each label brings you closer to the people and places in your bottle.
Grandes Marques Champagnes, including premium bottles from Pol Roger, Dom Pérignon, Krug and Ruinart, as well as our ever popular own label Champagne Francoise Monay. And as always, here's a run down of some of our most asked Champagne questions!
Super easy, baked Mushroom Risotto. Follow Mary's tried and tested recipe for the perfect Autumn supper.
The harvest is in and our Beaujolais Villages Nouveau is ready to pre-order! Clean, fresh, pure fruit wine, made without the use of chemicals, by top growers Domaine Bodillard at Villié-Morgon. Don't dally - order your Beaujolais Nouveau today for delivery before the big day on Thursday 20th November.
Marian Graves is a fearless aviator, determined to circle the globe, despite the many constraints she faces. Hadley Baxter is the modern day actress portraying her on screen. This is an adventurous tale that weaves together two lives and examines what it means to live life with purpose, whatever that entails.
What is a vintage wine, a vintage year or a vintage Champagne? We unpick the nuances between all these commonly used terms and look at which wines you should be drinking now, and which are best to keep.
Best wines for picnics! On those rare weekends when the sun is high, the birds are singing and the grass is green, it's time to pack up a picnic and get outside.
Here are a few tips and tricks I've learnt over many years, including the benefit of wines that you don't need a gadget to get into.
All young grapes are green, but from late July and August they start to change colour. Find out more about why grape skins matter and how they influence the finished wine.
This month we are pairing one of my favourite reads this year with a delicious little wine from Bordeaux which seemed appropriate for a seafaring tale.