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Veni, Vidi, Vini: Italian Wines and Cooking Laced with British Ingredients at Trullo
Trullo serves Italian wines and Italian regional food laced with British ingredients
Mar 11


WINE OF THE WEEK: M. Chapoutier Saint-Péray 2023, Rhône, France
It’s rare to see a Saint-Péray wine outside independent merchants and restaurants. There's just not enough of it for mass exposure
Mar 6


WINE OF THE WEEK: Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux La Tour Sarrasine Gigondas 2022, Rhône, France
The joy of good Gigondas is that the characteristic power and generosity are leavened by sappy freshness, so the wines never feel too brawny
Feb 27


WINE OF THE WEEK: Steenberg The Black Swan Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Constantia, South Africa
This cracking South African Sauvignon Blanc has mouth-watering pea pod and lemon grass aromas, a hint of pepper-spice, and succulent texture
Feb 20


WINE OF THE WEEK: Cum Vineis Sclavis Schiava 2022, Trentino, Italy
This buoyantly fruity, fresh, dry north Italian red wine has a spring in its step and is a good choice for Valentine's Day
Feb 13


WINE OF THE WEEK: Bosinakis Mantinia 2022, Peloponnese, Greece
The aromatic Moschofilero grape variety is highly valued in Greece. Taste this aromatic dry white wine and you’ll see why.
Feb 6


A Right Royal Flush: Royal Tokaji and the Power of Six
In 2018 Royal Tokaji made top-tier 6 puttonyos Aszú wines in all five of its classed growth vineyards for the first time since 2008
Feb 5


WINE OF THE WEEK: Tempore Generación 73 Garnacha 2020, Bajo Aragón, Spain
I can’t help wondering if I have already found one of my favourite red wines of 2025: upbeat, upliftingly delicious and enjoyable Garnacha
Jan 30


WINE OF THE WEEK: Cantina La Vis Ritratti Pinot Grigio 2022, Trentino, Italy
If Italian Pinot Grigio is the sort of white wine you normally pass by, stay with me because there's another kind: Pinot Grigio with flavour
Jan 23


WINE OF THE WEEK: Journey's End V5 Cabernet Franc 2019, Stellenbosch, South Africa
This is a lovely, polished Cabernet Franc that pairs easily with food, including lamb, beef, quail and vegetarian options
Jan 16


WINE OF THE WEEK: Guigal Côtes du Rhône 2021/2020, Rhône, France
This full-bodied, generous, velvet-smooth Côtes du Rhône is a red wine that cellars well for several years
Jan 9


WINE OF THE WEEK: Robert Oatley Semaphore Series Chardonnay 2022, Australia
This appealing, affordable and well-balanced example of modern Australian Chardonnay goes against the trend for regional identity.
Jan 2


WINE OF THE WEEK: Mayu Gran Reserva Pinot Noir 2022, Valle de Elqui, Chile
Pinot Noir is a useful red wine to have around over the festive period, not least because it usually suits white wine
drinkers too
Dec 19, 2024


WINE OF THE WEEK: Finest Floréal 2023, Vin de France
This white wine is a delight – breezy, bright, light and rounded with a plume of grass, gooseberry, floral, citrus and white peach.
Dec 12, 2024


WINE OF THE WEEK: Masi Campofiorin 2020, Rosso Verona, Italy
This versatile, festive Italian red wine can be drunk this Christmas or any time over the next five years
Dec 5, 2024


The Festive Champagne and Sparkling Wine Guide 2024
Find exquisite Champagnes and sparkling wines to enjoy throughout the festive season in my Champagne and Sparkling Wine Guide
Nov 28, 2024


WINE OF THE WEEK: Cortese Vanedda Bianco 2021, Terre Siciliane, Italy
This alluring, richly textured, complex and very individual dry wine was inspired by the way white wines were made in the past
Nov 28, 2024


The Festive White, Orange and Rosé Wine Guide 2024
Delicious white, rosé and orange wines for the festive season in all styles and at all prices to suit every occasion
Nov 27, 2024


The Festive Red Wine Guide 2024
Red wines for the festive season in all styles, regions, grape varieties and prices to cover all occasions
Nov 21, 2024


WINE OF THE WEEK: Bolgrad Select Saperavi 2023, Odesa, Ukraine
This very good Ukrainian Saperavi goes very well with wintery daubes and casseroles
Nov 21, 2024
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