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The 5 S’s of Wine Tasting: See, Swirl, Sniff, Sip, Savour

12/10/2024

Hand tilting a glass of red wine over a white napkin to check its colour

See, Swirl, Sniff, Sip and Savour, with the physical reason behind each step, plus the two myths the ritual carries and one cheap bottle to practise on.

Clam Chowder and Wine: What to Pour (and What to Avoid)

24/05/2024

Bowl of creamy clam chowder beside a glass of white wine on a timber table

Crisp unoaked whites for the creamy New England bowl, something sharper for Manhattan. The three chowder styles and the wine each one wants.

Octopus and Wine: What to Pour (and What to Avoid)

13/03/2024

Grilled octopus on a plate beside a glass of rose wine

Grilled octopus is lean, salty and smoky, which rules out tannin. Here are the wines that work, what to avoid, and one stock-checked bottle.

Sauvignon Blanc Wine Guide: The Zippy Crowd-Pleaser

05/01/2024

Bottle and chilled glass of Sauvignon Blanc with green grapes and lime on a timber table

Passionfruit, cut grass and electric acidity: what Sauvignon Blanc tastes like, how to serve it, the food it loves and a Marlborough bottle to try tonight.