Spar above Par – a Yorkshire Master of Wine Swings into Action Christine Austin September 14, 2018 Drink, Wine With around 2400 UK shops bearing the Spar brand I am astonished that, before now, I have not really investigated the wines they sell. All that will change because Spar has recruited York resident and Master...
Off the Shelf – Best Buys this Weekend Christine Austin September 8, 2018 Drink, Wine The Best Fiano 2017, Sicily, Italy, 13%, Morrisons down from £6 to £5.50 until 25 September Soft herb-dusted peachy notes with a rounded texture and crisp, clean finish. Try it with prawn linguine, or...
Beefy by the Barrel – Sir Ian Botham’s new wines Christine Austin September 7, 2018 Drink, Wine There was no play at Lord’s Cricket Ground on the day that Sir Ian Botham launched his new range of wines, although there was considerable activity on the pitch as the grass was mown to millimetre...
Off the Shelf – Best Wine Buys This Weekend Christine Austin September 1, 2018 Drink, Wine Taste the Difference Pecorino 2017, Italy, 12%, Sainsbury down from £7.50 to £6 until 18 September Bright citrus fruit and a rounded, food-friendly style make this a perfect wine to pour alongside...
When on Rhône – Cruising through France with a glass in hand Christine Austin August 31, 2018 Drink, Wine The best way to fall in love with a wine region is to visit it. There is nothing like walking through a vineyard, appreciating the lie of the land, the steepness of the slope and the close-planting of the...
Off the Shelf – best wine buys this week Christine Austin August 25, 2018 Drink, Wine The Waterfront Chardonnay Viognier 2017, South Africa, 13%, Waitrose down from £7.99 to £5.99 until 28 August A great value wine with zippy, fresh, citrus fruit backed by notes of mango and apricot. ...
In St Michael’s Cellar – Wine Festival Bargains Christine Austin August 21, 2018 Drink, Wine Marks and Spencer’s Wine Festival continues through until 3 September with good offers on a large chunk of their range. Some wines are discounted by as much as 33% which makes it well worth getting in the...
River Deep Flavours – Lovely Loire Wines Christine Austin August 21, 2018 Drink, Wine The one region of the wine world that really comes into its own during summer weather is the lovely Loire. You may pass through it on your summer hols and marvel at the wide languid river that meanders...
Just Drink it all in – Take some time in Burgundy Christine Austin August 21, 2018 Drink, Wine There is nothing more enjoyable than packing the children into the back of the car and heading through France on a weekend. With the roof rack and bikes making worrying whistling noises that could mean the...
Heart of Fine Wine – International Wine Challenge Winners Christine Austin August 9, 2018 Drink, Wine ‘Sam and I collected the award, but really this is a win for the whole team.’ Jamie Goodhart was generous in his praise for the 18–strong team back at Bon Coeur Fine Wines in Melsonby after winning the...