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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’.

Taste the science behind wine

Monday, 23rd November 2009

The New Scientist teaches you about the making of wine in the comfort of your own home.

What happens when a sommelier opens his own restaurant?

Saturday, 14th November 2009

Thierry Tomasin is one of the UK’s top sommeliers who has worked long and hard at Le Gavroche and Aubergine. In 2007 he opened his own restaurant near Hyde Park called Angelus. Henry Rymill went to see him about owning a restaurant, being a sommelier and what he likes to drink.

Nyetimber - Wines that sparkle on the world stage Part 2

Wednesday, 21st October 2009

 
Critics and wine judges say the wines of English sparkling wine producer Nyetimber sit comfortably alongside Champagne. Henry Rymill visited this premium wine estate to see what all the fuss is about.

Nyetimber – Wines that sparkle on the world stage Part 1

Wednesday, 21st October 2009

Critics and wine judges say the wines of English sparkling wine producer Nyetimber sit comfortably alongside Champagne. Henry Rymill visited this premium wine estate in West Sussex to see what all the fuss is about.

Springfontein in the Autumn  

Thursday, 15th October 2009

At the recent Private Cellar Autumn wine tasting Henry Rymill met with Anja Weber, one of the owners of Springfontein, a wine estate in South Africa. Her’s is a story of dedication, determination and patience. 

Wine Selections from the Private Cellar

Thursday, 24th September 2009

Henry Rymill picks out some highlights from the Private Cellar Autumn Wine Tasting.

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