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Spectator Spirits Offer
Saturday, 26th November 2011
It is no great revelation that the very best whiskies come from Scotland. However, the only nation that runs the Scots close is Japan. Irish whiskey is currently the most dynamic category in brown spirits and the finest bourbons are fine indeed. Why not compare? Three bottles have been selected to represent the ‘Best of Scotland’, and an Irish, Japanese and bourbon to fly the flag for ‘Whiskies of the World’.
Spectator Spirits Offer
Saturday, 12th November 2011
It makes enormous sense to lay down supplies of spirits at this time of year. Spirits helped our forebears survive harsh winters; fine spirits were the water of life. Each of these bottles offers terrific value and uncompromised pleasure.
The Languedoc’s finest
Saturday, 29th October 2011
A premium red cuvée produced in partnership with First Growth Bordeaux winemaker Patrick Léon
More Grape Mysteries
Monday, 25th January 2010
Zinfandel was considered a uniquely American grape variety. Primitivo is a rich, fruity red wine from the south of Italy. Turns out they are they are the same vine originally from Dalmatia. Henry Rymill explores this mystery.
The Riddle of the Grapes
Saturday, 9th January 2010
Henry Rymill explores the changing identity of one of Chile’s main grape varieties.
Fine Claret at the Coburg Bar
Friday, 4th December 2009
The intimate and award winning Coburg Bar at the Connaught Hotel is offering rare clarets and white burgundies by the glass.
“and out of the chaos a voice said to me….”
Wednesday, 25th November 2009
Whilst doing a spot of research for my recent article on Thierry Tomasin, sommelier extraordinaire and owner of Angelus restaurant, I came across the following in a newsletter featured on the website of wine merchants Richards & Walford :-
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