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Jungle Bird: The Tropical Cocktail with a Twist(Post)
In the ever-growing world of cocktails, the Jungle Bird still stands out with its unique blend of flavours and striking presentation. In this 'how to' guide, you’ll learn about its fascinating hist ...
Unveiling the Caipirinha: Brazil's Signature Cocktail(Post)Picture this: A sun-soaked beach, a rhythmic samba tune drifting on the breeze, and a refreshing drink in hand, bursting with the vibrant flavours of Brazil. Forget the Girl from Ipanema, enter th ...
Wines In The Press(Post)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 ...
Hot off the press: Decanter April 2015(Post)Decanter April 2015 Here are some great reviews from the current edition of Decanter magazine – some to drink now and some to save for later in the year. Domaine Brusset, Côtes du Rhône 2013 ...
In the vineyard with Rodolfo Bastida(Post)We sat down with Chief Winemaker at Ramón Bilbao, Rodolfo Bastida, to find out what makes him tick. What was your path into winemaking? Wine is part of my family, it’s in my blood. My grandfather m ...
Why you should be drinking more Lebanese wines - Guy Woodward, Gentleman's Journal(Post)... Also pushing boundaries is Ixsir, a relatively new label co-founded in 2008 with a decidedly Bordelais influence (co-founder Gabriel Rivero previously made wine at popular Bordeaux estate So ...
Tried & Tested: Pork Skewers with 'Ou Kalant' Cabernet Sauvignon(Post)I tend to hit a creative brick wall when it comes to summer BBQ recipes, and always revert to the old classics. There is no harm in this method to be fair - who can say no to a homemade beef burger o ...
Perfect Winter Wines(Post)As festive as it may make us feel in the build up to Christmas, that winter chill is coming in sooner than we'd like. It's not all bad news though, we've taken it as the perfect opportunity to fill t ...
Tried & Tested(Post)Prawn, broad bean and buttered asparagus risotto with Ken Forrester Reserve Chenin Blanc Last Saturday I decided to cook a yummy summery dish, and after scouring through lots of recipes, I fin ...
Following Fellini: Seresin(Post)With a successful career in creating stories for the screen, perhaps most notably the Oscar-winning and visually spectacular Gravity, it seems only natural that Michael Seresin would create wines w ...
5 Wines for Burns Night(Post)The traditional match for haggis would be a smoky Scottish whisky – often used in a sauce, or poured over the meat before serving. The traditional toast to the haggis, accompanied by a reading of Bur ...
Greetings from Chalmers...(Post)Tell us the story of the winery. The Chalmers family’s commitment to innovation and excellence has made them a pivotal force in the Australian wine scene and saw them collectively named Gourmet Trav ...