In the land of black pigs and brilliant blends....
Mike Tipping reports from a memorable trip to Portugal
Mike Tipping reports from a memorable trip to Portugal
SAUVIGNON shouldn’t be so-so. Nor should it smell of armpits or eau de tomcat. If it does I will not be recommending it here.
EVER get tired of the same old, same old when it comes to grape varieties? No, neither do I but nor am I opposed to trying something different if it stumbles my way.
STAR Wars fans will be pleased to note that the upcoming Bank Holiday falls on May 4. As will lovers of puns. I wouldn’t be Solo as to include any wordplay here of course; not unless you force me.
This week, MIKE TIPPING reconsiders the appeal of jammy reds and finds three to his liking.
ASPARAGUS is an odd veg, isn't it? I love the locally grown stuff, steamed and buttered and dusted with coarse ground black pepper: I could carry on eating it all night! Which is far more than can be said for other vegetables.
Holidays are coming, to quote the soft drink ad that is shown during the run up to Christmas. Except that it is Easter that is just around the corner.
THOSE of you with a mathematical head may know that today is Pi Day: a yearly celebration to mark the mathematical constant of pi.
WE are now officially in spring but only if you subscribe to the meteorological definition, otherwise you will have to wait until March 20 this year. Nonetheless, I thought it was about time to recommend a few good white wines instead of those big reds that have featured here recently.
ALWAYS wear your reading glasses, they could save you several thousands of pounds. If you are dining in a swanky Knightsbridge eatery that is.
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