Hush Heath Sparkling Wine
Tesco Finest English Fizz. Looks like it’s finally with us. Better weather – and the expectation of a nice bit of garden entertaining garnished with...
Rock Rose
A taste of the Scottish seashore delivered to your door Rock Rose Citrus Coastal Edition Spring Bundle pictured on the Caithness Beach Rock Rose Gin...
Ramon Bilbao
Rosado Rioja 2021 from Tesco. It’s spring and our minds turn to entertaining and, if possible, al fresco lunches with the sun beating down. Well,...
Earth Day: a spirit for our times
Earth Day on 22 April is a good time to evaluate whether you could be buying better and reducing packaging waste. One small step which...
The Misfits Cinsault
Tesco partners with Ken Forrester Wines. The weather is getting warmer, and our thoughts turn to entertaining. We look forward to good food with friends,...
People’s Captain Beer
And join the Club. I am a drinks writer. My subjects include wine, Japanese sake, spirits and, yes, beer. I enjoy a beer but I...
Ode au Muscat Moelleux
Languedoc-Roussillon Muscat de Frontignan. The Languedoc-Roussillon had for many years ‘enjoyed’ a rather dubious reputation in the realms of winemaking. For decades we found Languedoc-Roussillon...
Tesco – Say hello to spring with new wines
Launched at Tesco for Spring With warmer weather and sunnier days now on their way, find the perfect bottle for your spring-time gatherings from an...
Kopparberg Alcohol Free
A taste of the Tropics Kopparberg has added an alcohol-free version of its Mixed Fruit Tropical flavour cider. The company is rising to the demand...
Canaïma Gin
A taste of the Amazon. Canaïma is a craft Amazonian gin from a company dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment and the local communities...
Petit Marquis de Pennautier
Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Viognier. The château of the Marquis de Pennautier and its vineyards dates back four centuries and is one of the oldest winemaking châteaux...
Rock Rose Gin launches 4 luxurious hampers
Just in time for Mother’s Day Rock Rose Gin has for the first time launched four glamorous hampers. They are exclusive to the Distillery which...
Oh Lala with a Bottle of Red
Paraza wine from Pays d’Oc. Under Louis XIV, the castle of Paraza served as the home of the engineer Pierre Paul Riquet during part of...
Rock Rose Gin Spring Edition 2022 launches
Dunnet Bay Distillers will launch its 2022 Rock Rose Gin Spring Edition (£37.50 for 70cl) in the first week of March. The UK mainland’s...
Montlobre – Pays d’Oc
Septem Quercus to keep Montlobre Estate is over 300 years old and steeped in history. In the 19th century, the buildings were adapted to become...
Smoked Pineapple Rooster Rojo
A Fruity Expression of Tequila There are possibly thousands of cocktails documented. There are likely a few dozen which one might describe as iconic. A...
Ournac Frères Pinot Noir
Quality red from Languedoc Ournac Frères Pinot Noir is a delicious expression of the elevated styles of wine in the Minervois in Languedoc. One is...
Mikasa for Martini
Cocktails and More Cocktails are more popular than ever. We have our favourites. We seek the best place to enjoy them, and we discuss our...
Birch with Spice!
Unique Sumatra Gin I am a spirits reviewer, that’s true, but I am not actually much of a gin drinker. I find that so many...
Baccalarius – Domaine de Bachellery
Pays d’Oc IGP – Red wine When we were living in France I would not have promoted the wines of Pays d’Oc, preferring to keep...