The distinctive bottles cost less than £8 each, but they’re still sure to impress your guests (Image: Nicola Roy) The festive season is in full swing, and whether you’re planning on hosting a party or attending one, a delicious wine can make all the difference. Supermarket shelves are always piled high with different kinds of … Read more
Big-bellied beer swillers chomp down potato chips and lumps of deep-fried chicken in a smoky pub while throwing darts and roaring at a big screen showing a football match. Meanwhile, at the wine bar next door, svelte sippers make small talk while moving bits of salad around a plate and gingerly plucking morsels off a … Read more
A glass of red wine is enjoyed by many with dinners, especially steaks and pies which are commonly eaten during the winter. Johnny Inglis, the founder of the wine subscription club Winedrops.com, said: “We see a 70 percent increase in red wine orders in September as a lot of people don’t tend to want a … Read more
Whether you’re a wine beginner or a seasoned expert, you can’t deny that enjoying a glass after a long day at work is the perfect way to wind down. It’s also great for when you’re celebrating or out on the town, making it the ideal all-rounder beverage. But with so many different options out there, … Read more
“It’s definitely not cheap. But in Hong Kong, there are a lot of people who enjoy wine for its unique charm, story and distinctive flavours,” says Ted Ko, 34, the founder of Koyberpunk, based in Yeongcheon, near Daegu in the country’s southeast. “The flavour profile of ours is unique and attractive. Whenever we do blind … Read more
Tom Gilbey, a charming wine guru and social media connoisseur, has taken to TikTok to reveal the quintessential red wine pairing for a scrumptious steak dinner. A former wine merchant with a jovial online presence and some 145,000 followers, he affectionately refers to his chosen beverage as “steak juice”. Deliberating between the robust flavours of … Read more
Acidic red wine can put a damper on any dinner and even represent a waste of money if it tastes too vinegary to actually drink. That’s why a new hack has gained popularity among wine lovers on TikTok, despite critics calling it a “crime” against the beloved alcoholic beverage. More than just a trend, Kalimotxo … Read more
Poached eggs go well with anything, from salads, to toasted bread or an English muffin – and even on their own. And to make them the absolute star of the show, there are simple ways to infuse them with all kinds of flavours – from chicken broth to red wine. Here are some of the … Read more
As It Happens7:16Scientists tested replica Bronze Age armour on Greek marines. Here’s what they learned More than a dozen elite Greek marines dressed up like Bronze Age warriors and practised ancient fighting techniques — all in the name of science. The 13 soldiers, all members of the Hellenic Armed Forces, roleplayed as warriors from Greece’s … Read more
It is impossible to know what’s healthy and unhealthy any more. Foods are so often vilified and then redeemed, suddenly going from zero to hero and back again. Eggs, milk, butter and pork all used to be deemed ingredients too high in fat or excessive cholesterol and we were told we should limit our intake. … Read more
