95% Pub of the Week: The Crown Inn, Sheffield Phil Penfold October 21, 2019 Drink, Pub reviews Phil Penfold pays a visit to the Crown Inn, Sheffield
Finest pickings – Quality Wines from Tesco Christine Austin October 20, 2019 Drink, Wine Despite the discount stores snapping at the heels of the major supermarkets, Tesco has retained its majority share of the UK grocery market. Just over 25% of our weekly spend goes through Tesco’s tills,...
Off the Shelf – Best Wine Buys this Weekend Christine Austin October 20, 2019 Drink, Wine Lot Series Redwood Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Marlborough, New Zealand, 13%, Aldi £7.99 Fresh, zesty, gooseberry-infused flavours in this single vineyard Sauvignon. Newly arrived for the...
Four-letter Worth – Great Wines from Aldi and Lidl Christine Austin October 13, 2019 Drink, General, Wine It seems that more of us are heading to the ‘discounters’ as Aldi and Lidl supermarkets are known. Apparently they acquired another 1.6 million shoppers in the last three months, pushing their joint share...
Off the Shelf – Best Wine Buys this Weekend Christine Austin October 13, 2019 Drink, Wine Boschendal Chardonnay 2017, South Africa, 13.5%, Waitrose down from £10.49 to £7.79 until 5 November From one of the most beautiful and historic estates, this is a bright, fresh Chardonnay with creamy,...
75% Pub of the Week: The Sailmakers Arms Dave Lee October 12, 2019 Drink, Pub reviews From the street, the only sign the pub is there is the pub sign, but once you’re through the connecting arch, it becomes apparent where it got its name. The building was once home to chandler and sailmaker EE Sharp and the pub is in what was his workshop. The shop frontage is now the solicitors. There is a courtyard, which used to house a menagerie of tropical birds but is now decorated solely with plants and flowers. Inside is a one-room pub with a range fire at one end and ships’ chattels hung from the beams and on the walls. Rumour has it that the gated door in the rear leads to a tunnel joining the cellar to St Mary’s church. Through for what purpose, no-one is quite sure. What you can be sure of is the food – solid pub grub with a decent selection of pies. All are good and served with mash or gravy or peas, but the truly brave will go for the behemoth called the Mothership – pie with mash, peas, gravy, cheddar cheese and crispy shallots. If pies aren’t your thing, there is a full menu of classic dishes and even “gourmet” chip options, with a selection of four kinds of chip and toppings such as pulled pork or beef chili. The Sailmakers Arms may be tucked away but those in the know, know how to find it. Chandlers Court, 159 High Street, Hull, HU1 1NQ Tel: 01482 227437. www.thesailmakersarms.com
100% Pub of the Week: Stubbing Wharf, Hebden bridge Amanda Wragg October 7, 2019 Drink, Pub reviews Things have changed at Stubbing Wharf since Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath used to drink there as Amanda Wragg discovers
Hated to Feted – Pinotage makes a Comeback Christine Austin October 6, 2019 Drink, Wine I spent last week in South Africa and had a wonderful time. I am not telling you because I want to boast about a holiday. In fact I was working from the moment I arrived until the day I left. Along with...
Off the Shelf – Best Wine Buys this Weekend Christine Austin October 6, 2019 Drink, Wine Weather Station Pinot Grigio 2017, South Africa, 12.5%, Marks and Spencer down from £7 to £6 until 4 November Easy-drinking, quality Pinot Grigio with crisp pear and nectarine fruit. Team this with...
Off the Shelf – Best Wine Buys this Weekend Christine Austin September 29, 2019 Drink, Wine Cono Sur Bicicleta Viognier 2018, Chile, 14%, Booths, down from £7.85 to £6 until 22 October Light and crisp with apricot and peach flavours and a touch of spice. A perfect aperitif, or team it with...