‘Near as dammit’ wines are a clever way of getting value for your money
These are wines that are basically very close in style to some of the most famous wines around, but essentially just outside of a delineated area, or in a different region/ appellation
The Grapevine
Following on from a look at the white wines of Spain, this time around I’m going to tackle the reds – everything but Rioja which deserves a chapter all of its own
The Grapevine – the perfect balance of quality and profit margin
Luke Richardson, sommelier, talks about the Languedoc region of southern France.
The Grapevine
Hello again all! This time around I thought I would talk about wines from Piedmont, in north western Italy – a region well-loved for being the home of the Nebbiolo grape variety.
The Grapevine
Luke Richardson, a sommelier who has worked in a range of venues across the UK, discusses wine-based aperitifs
The Grapevine – a trip to the dark side
Luke Richardson, sommelier, talks about Pinot Noir - an often misunderstood grape variety.
The Grapevine – Good Port is worth exploring even when it isn’t Christmas
As Christmas looms closer, I thought this time around I would look at port in some depth, and how different examples pair with different styles of cheese as it is a great time of year to be up-selling this combination!
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I thought this month I would take a look at Cabernet Sauvignon – for many the king of all red grape varieties
Grape varieties
Following my introductory column last month, I thought I would start by talking a little about grape varieties in general, with an emphasis on how to build them into a wine list.
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Hello again! As we finally come out of the restrictions imposed upon our trade because of the dreaded virus, I thought it was a good time to talk about some sparkling wines – spring has sprung, summer is coming and hopefully we can get into a new normal with a celebratory glass of fizz.
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