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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’.
Launch of new style Australian wines at the Walbrook Club
Tuesday, 23rd June 2009
Songlines Estates, a new Australian winery aiming to make a world class Shiraz and part owned by Martin Krajewski, David Hatches and John Duval, of Penfolds Grange fame, was officially launched in the UK at the Walbrook Club. The lunch not only provided a good opportunity for Henry Rymill to taste the wines but also to catch up on some news from the world of wine.
The sparkling future of English & Welsh wine
Friday, 5th June 2009
It is now okay to serve local English and Welsh wines as long as they are good. And there are quite a few pretty damn good ones around according to Henry Rymill.
Le Clos du Serres website captures the drama.
Friday, 22nd May 2009
The website of a wine domain in the south of France is well worth a visit according to Henry Rymill because it has beautiful images and conveys the passion and effort that goes into chasing the dream of making good wine.
Pucker up for some Tannin, Wine and Food
Wednesday, 13th May 2009
The amount of tannins in a wine can make all the difference to how enjoyable it is, but where the hell do they come from? Henry Rymill lets you know.
Mourvédre – a red wine and grape variety that spices up life.
Wednesday, 6th May 2009
We give you a background briefing on Mourvédre, an interesting red wine that many of us enjoy without knowing it.
Exclusive Fine Wine Dinner For Spectator Readers
Monday, 27th April 2009
On June 17th the Spectator, in association with Songlines Estates and Private Cellar, is holding a fine wine dinner at the Bleeding Heart featuring the wines and winemakers of Songlines, an estate once called " the Latour of the McLaren Vale."
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