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If you like Sauvignon Blanc, you’ll love the Loire: this is birthplace of the world’s most popular grape, with world-beating examples from Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé and Menetou Salon. But if you’re all S...

"A smoky red from the southern French area of Corbières – but with a difference. Forget the cheap ’n’ cheerful stuff you may have quaffed in the 1980s – this is a seriously good wine, aged in French...

This week’s dish is an Italian classic, usually made with veal, but here substituted with Chicken. The flavours of the recipe are bold, with strong herby notes from the sage and rosemary, as well as a...

The independent on Sunday praises Crossroads: The Independent on Sunday’s Terry Kirby selected his wine of the week for Sunday lunch, Crossroads Winemakers Selection Cabernet Franc 2012. The wine is...

I love to cook; I’m fascinated by scents, flavours, and how they marry together, or clash horrifically. I’m also obsessed with finding just the right wine to go with different styles and flavours of f...

Last week Great Western Wine held their Burgundy dinner at the fabulous Allium Brasserie in the Abbey Hotel, Bath. GWW’s Fine Wine Manager Tom King and Allium’s Head Chef Chris Staines had devised a f...

"One of my favourite Pinot Noirs, made by Carrick in Central Otago’s Bannockburn sub-region. Here the reds are juicy yet complex, helped along by the cool climate of this beautiful winemaking area....

Spaghetti Bolognese - the essentials Everyone has a favourite Bolognese recipe and here is mine. The secret to this one is the fennel seed which adds a really interesting fresh, herby note. Classic It...

Fizz Camel Valley Cornwall Rosé Brut 2012 Ridgeview Grosvenor Cuvée Merret Blanc de Blancs 2011 This week Olly Smith suggested to readers that they should “Celebrate St George's Day with a glass of...

In celebration of Malbec World Day here’s a selection from the widening world of Malbec, with wines from France, Argentina and Chile... and, what's more, you can buy the wines below as part of a speci...

"This lovely Pinot Noir is made by Yealands Estate in the Gibbston sub-region of Central Otago. Plum, redcurrant, dark cherry and hints of vanilla combine with soft tannins, juicy acidity and hints o...

The dish - Pan-roasted Scallops and Cauliflower Puree from Gordon Ramsay's book, Sunday Lunch. The verdict: I loved the idea of this dish – I’ve made cauliflower puree before and it’s a good addition...