Wine
Get into the grape
Bring on the Bordeaux wines
We all want to drink responsibly but that doesn't just mean simply not getting hammered. We should all be drinking wines that are local, so as to cut the carbon footprint, and wines that are well priced, to cut the shopping bills. Welcome to Bordeaux.
The Meet & Wine club meet again - with VFM wine tasting
The Meat & Wine Co is delighted to announce that its recently launched wine club, The Meet & Wine Club, will be holding it’s third meeting Tuesday 1st September 2009. CALL MY BLUFF MR CHANCELLOR will be the evening’s theme.
Vini di famiglia wine festival at Carluccio’s
'This summer, from 7th June to 1st August, Carluccio’s will take you back to the ancient vineyards of Sicily with a season of Vini di Famiglia (wines from families) as they celebrate their annual wine festival.
Wine for Women with Wine Couture
Wine Couture is the ultimate wine club for women. This first event in the capital is a unique occasion - a tutored tasting of German wines, including the exclusive wine from the Handel family vineyard.
Start summer with a vibrant Pinot grigio or gutsy Bonarda Shiraz - from Camden Park
With summer iseemingly started, diaries are slowly beginning to fill up with picnic days, lazy lunches and alfresco drinking sessions. Now all that’s left to do is find a vibrant wine, full of character that’s the perfect match for any social occasion.
Ethical wine from South Africa with Fairhills
If you’re looking for a guilt-free way to enjoy summertime drinking with friends, Fairhills - the world’s leading Fairtrade wine brand – makes it easy with its wide range of reds, whites and rosés from South Africa and Argentina.
Unique wines at Gaucho
Argentine restaurant specialist, Gaucho, which lists 199 Argentine wines, has grown its own label range to include nine specially produced wines.
The Terruño range, Terruño being the Spanish translation of ‘terroir’, has been put together by Gaucho Director of Wines, Phil Crozier to represent all of the major grape varieties in Argentina.
Mother's day delights at Chapel Down
You’ve already bought her chocolates; you’ve already given her flowers. This year, the best way to truly indulge your mum this Mothering Sunday is with some home-grown, English sparkling wine. Chapel Down has the perfect gift for every mum, ranging from a single indulgent bottle to a whole set of her very own vines.
Brown Brothers spice up wine
Now I must confess that I have never been convinced about wine with Indian food. I’ve been to no end of press events where a top sommelier hired by a fancy Indian restaurant has introduced a wine and food pairing menu. Some have been fun, all have been interesting, but throughout I have been unable to rid myself of one cynical thought - they want to convince us to drink wine with Indian because there’s a bigger mark up on wine than on lager. There I’ve said it.
Be enlightened at master class with wine guru
Joe Wadsack, the former Wine Communicator of the Year, will be at Richard Phillips at Chapel Down on Friday 30 January to give budding food and wine connoisseurs the opportunity to enhance their understanding of wine making by explaining the entire process, from tank to table and grape to glass.
Fairhills will make lives better in 2009
Fairhills, a progressive Fairtrade wine brand, is using Fairtrade Fortnight 2009 as a way to urge its customers to think about 'what's in a glass'. This year, Fairhills is investing over £220,000 in Fairtrade projects across South Africa, Argentina and Chile. In one glass of Fairhills wine, drinkers can not only enjoy fruity reds and whites, but they can also be assured that 5p from every glass will go toward helping people in South Africa, Argentina - and now Chile, which has just this month been awarded Fairtrade accreditation.
Pontet Bagatelle Rose Sold En Primeur
Tradition dictates that the sale of wine ‘En Primeur’ is not something that generally happens to the blushing pinks of the wine world, but is the preserve of more ‘serious’ wines from a particular left or right bank. The decision by the novel online wine retailer www.fromvineyardsdirect.com to release the 2008 vintage of Château Pontet Bagatelle Rosé En Primeur is, therefore, likely to raise a few eyebrows – with orders limited to a maximum of five cases per person.
Bag a Bordeaux for Easter
Château Reysson 2005 is a perfect wine partner with Spring lamb and roast meats. So pick up a bottle from Tesco during a special promotion from 25 February – 14 April. Shoppers looking for reliable, good value claret to serve with traditional Easter fare should opt for a bottle of Dourthe’s Château Reysson 2005, an outstanding Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, now available from Tesco stores
Cool pink for hot valentines
Croft has shaken up the Port category with a lip-smaking rosé called CROFT PINK which will tickle palates pink on Valentine's Day. No longer considered as only an after dinner drink, CROFT PINK has revolutionised Port drinking bringing it right up to date for year round enjoyment. Smart drinkers will enjoy its sweet, vibrant aromas when served chilled, over ice, or with soda accompanied by roasted almonds or olives.
It’s going to be a ‘Chile’ Christmas!
Let it never be said Foodepedia didn't have fun with puns! With Christmas fast approaching, it is time to wrap up warm and choose some delicious wines to enhance those festive occasions. Chilean wine is perfect for Christmas entertaining with its innovative and diverse wine styles. Popularity of Chilean wines continues to rise with around a third more sold this year to date *. So whether or not it is a white Christmas, why not make it a ‘Chile’ Christmas with some of these stunning Chilean wines.
Terravina Hampers. The ultimate gift for the wine connoisseur
For the man or woman who has everything, a vinous gift from the award-winning Hotel TerraVina is the perfect gift.
Created by Master of Wine, Gerard Basset, the bespoke hamper, presented in a wooden wine box, is filled with treats to delight the recipient
Tickle tastebuds with Beaujolais
While most of us have a pretty good idea of what we're going to cook for the Christmas meal, wine choices often get made during last-minute sweeps of supermarket aisles. To make choosing wine less stressful, bone up on the many varieties of Beaujolais that might be a perfect match for your holiday meal. The light, fruity red wines, best served slightly chilled, match menus all year round but really come into their own during the holiday season.
Brown Brothers’ favourites: Tarrango, Dry Muscat and Orange, all under £7
If you're looking for a reasonably-priced wine to go with your Christmas turkey or gourmet goose, Brown Brothers, an Australian wine-maker, has three wines on their list of house label favourites that might be just what you are looking for.
A wine pouch - what could be simpler?
Forget broken bottle in the boot of the car, struggles with a corkscrew and trips to the bottle bank. These eco-friendly wine pouches are the ideal solution The Arniston Bay 1.5 litre wine pouch is available in Chenin Blanc Chardonnay, Pinotage Rose and Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz, while there are red, white and rose 2-litre Versus pouches on the market.
Wine society members share favourites
The Wine Society has been helping members match fine wines with holiday meals for nearly one hundred and forty years. Membership costs £40 and society members have access to quality wines ranging in price from £4 to £400 a bottle.
