Some winemakers join the well-established order of a family business, following in the footsteps of their forebears. For Eben Sadie, there was no established order: here, we look at the early days of what has become The Sadie Family Wines. Today, Eben Sadie’s wines are among the most sought-after anywhere on Earth. But the Sadie […]

Spring has finally arrived, bringing with it a host of new seasonal ingredients. Here, we take a look at one of the UK’s most abundant wild foods, and the wines to pair with it: wild garlic. When wild garlic makes its first appearance in mid-February, we know that spring is just around the corner, bringing […]

From the delicate, almond flavours of Fino to the slightly richer, nutty notes of Amontillado, Sherry wines are deliciously versatile and pair fantastically with food. Rebecca Lamont tells us more about this often-overlooked style of wine. I always champion the underdog, but I can be pragmatic too. If you told me there is only one wine […]

The blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre – or GSM – is a staple in the Rhône Valley and other warm climes. Here, we take a look at what makes it a recipe for success.   The so-called “Rhône” blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre — GSM —  is tried and tested in hot climates around […]