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Review: Polish Wine Tasting, The Spärrows, Manchester
Everyone I mentioned this event to reacted with the same quizzical raised eyebrow. “Polish wines?” “Yes,” I said. “Polish wines”.
Read the full story..“Red wine is about depth of flavour, tannins, feel and weight in the mouth.”
Last month, drinks enthusiasts from around the world attended the People’s Choice Drinks Awards 2021 from the comfort of their own homes. The awards constitute the only competition to enlist the help of enthusiastic consumers in the judging process. Here, we talk to one of the sponsors, Graze Delicatessen in Lancashire.
Read the full story..The People’s Choice Wine Awards 2021
It’s been an incredibly tough year for many businesses, not least those in the hospitality industry.
Read the full story..Pantry Pairings: Chef Tony selects the best wines for your store cupboard meals
With nights out in our favourite restaurants off the menu, Brits are turning to their cupboards for culinary inspiration.
Read the full story..Open Up & Pour: The way we talk about wine
As I’ve always operated a ‘no question is a stupid one’ attitude to my Cracking Wine tastings, I love it when I get that question.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: Fermenting Fun (or winemaking for beginners)
So 2017 has departed and most people are trying to stick to whatever New Year’s resolution they’ve set themselves.
Read the full story..Chef Tony’s Wine Club: Summer Tipples
In this edition of Chef Tony’s Wine Club, our resident chef, gastronome and purveyor of fine wines casts his expert eye over two bottles to quench your Summer thirst.
Read the full story..Chef Tony’s Wine Club: Lidl’s Spring Collection
In May’s edition of Chef Tony’s Wine Club, our resident chef, gastronome and purveyor of fine wines casts his expert eye over two bottles from Lidl’s new wine range, launched at Easter.
Read the full story..The People’s Choice Wine Awards: power to the people
With the rise of peer review apps for wine like Vivino (23 million users) and CellarTracker (481,000 users) has come a shift in the key influencers the public turns to when choosing wine.
Read the full story..No time for tea: Northern Soul heads inside The Co-op’s wine tasting room
Janet Harrison, organiser of the annual Fizz Festival and founder of Cracking Wines, recounts her experience inside the wine tasting room at The Co-op head office in Manchester and shares her pick of the tipples on offer.
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