Lifestyle & Opinion
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Forget Dry January, drink better instead
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Lifestyle & Opinion
Rebecca Pitcairn thinks giving up alcohol at this time of year is a mistake. Dry January feels set up for failure.
The best dessert wines to try this Christmas
Lifestyle & Opinion
What are the best dessert wines to try? Aside from mixing a port with lemonade on Christmas afternoon (please don’t judge me) I’m not sure...
6 red wines for winter you need in your glass
Lifestyle & Opinion
I don’t know about you, but now the days are shorter, and the air has taken on a cool crispness, I long for red wines for winter, something rich...
6 early ripening grapes you need to try
Lifestyle & Opinion
Early ripening grapes are particularly important in cool and continental climate regions like the UK and Alsace. If you live in England, you may have...
Raise a toast to Pinot Noir on 18th August
Lifestyle & Opinion
International Pinot Noir day falls on the 18th August each year. Rebecca Pitcairn is eager to raise a toast to her favourite grape with five wines that showcase...
Rosé Wines, get ready for summer
Lifestyle & Opinion
I remeber rosé wines reaching the UK in the heady days of the 1970’s. Some readers will remember, but for those neither born nor imbibing,...
5 Red Wines You Can Chill this Summer
Lifestyle & Opinion
Are there red wines you can chill?As a simple rule of thumb, yes. Read on to discover my top five red wines to serve chilled.I know received wisdom has...
Food and Wine for Easter, My Top Picks
Lifestyle & Opinion
The long, four-day Easter break is the perfect time to celebrate with family and friends. Read on for my food and wine for Easter top tips. Although...
Celebrating three amazing Women in Wine
Lifestyle & Opinion
This year, International Women’s Day is on March 8. We're celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of three women in...
Two Perfect Rioja Wines For Easter Lunch
Lifestyle & Opinion
Read on for two Rioja wines, perfectly suited to elevate your Easter feast. Easter heralds the start of spring. I'm a big fan, and find it a good excuse...