Libre au Vent: Montpeyroux

Libre au vent red from Montpeyroux “free to the wind”

Shiitake mushrooms

Shiitake mushrooms are wildly popular in Japan where they are said to have medicinal properties

Côtes de Gascogne

Newspapers have made a big deal about this wine. It’s not bad, but also not exceptional.

Breton Krampoezh

Brittany is famous for its galettes and crêpes. You can eat them for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Rosé from Menetou-Salon

Decent rosé from Domaine Pellé in Menetou-Salon

Shiraz (Syrah) Wine Tasting

Shiraz, or Syrah as it’s known in France, is a grape that produces an exceptional variety of wines

Cochon Noir aux raisins We had a delicious meal at Le Terral in Soubès. The bar, as we call it, has had its ups and downs over the years, and Mme told us last night that she would be handing on the reins at the end of the month. Anyway, this may well turn out to be...

Boozy evening

My daughter celebrated with an eclectic mix of budget wines

Daumas Gassac

Wine tasting at Daumas- Gassac

Natural wine and great food

Grace & James offers a great selection of natural wine and delicious food

World Cuisines

Ethiopian food

Delicious Ethiopian casserole with Injera near the Elephant and Castle

Some Common Indian Food Words

Indian cuisine is familiar, but few people learn the meaning of the words used to describe it. Here is a short vocab guide.

Korean food in Seoul

Kimchi has become almost synonymous with Korean food, but there’s more to this cuisine than pickled cabbage

Georgian cuisine

Georgian cuisine is a unique fusion of eastern and western influences

Russian cuisine

It's difficult to place Russian cuisine. Somewhat influenced by French cooking, it also uses locally-produced vegetables from the country's dense forests and freshwater fish from the many rivers and lakes. Most people think of Russian food in terms of caviar. Now that...

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World Wine Regions

Greek Wines

Greece’s indigenous grapes have put it on the map for wines with a difference

Hungary Profile

Hungary is legendary for its Aszu and Eszencia wines, but its reputation for dry wines is growing

South African Wines

South Africa has a growing reputation for Sauvignon Blanc and premium red wines

Austria Profile

No longer just Gruner Veltliner. Austria has a growing reputation for organic and natural wines, and is making some exciting new reds

New Zealand Country Profile

There is more to New Zealand than the famous Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir of Marlborough

Ukraine wine body vows resistance

Ukrainian wine makers vow to resist

Spanish Wines

The wines of Catalunya set the pace in this wine country best known for oak aged Rioja

The Wines of Portugal

Portugal’s maritime history helped shape its wine industry

US Country Profile

The 1976 Judgement of Paris was a turning point for US wines. Since then, reputation and prices have soared, the reputation of American wines has soared

Australia Country Profile

Australia is best known for its beefy reds, but new areas in the west and south-east are contributing to diversity.

Alert: Ukraine

Written the day after Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, this post provides an overview of Ukraine’s wine industry.

Chile Country Profile

What’s 900 miles long and produces exceptional wine?

Argentina Country Profile

Argentina’s reputation for Malbec is strong, but new wine regions outside Mendoza are experimenting boldly with new and unusual grapes.

Lebanese Wines

LebanonLebanon has been making wine for centuries. The country is known for the great Red wines of Gaston Hochar and Chateau Musar. But economic...

Welsh Wines

August 5-8, 2021 I drank my first ever bottle of Welsh wine looking down from the terrace of my friend’s house in Pwll, a short hop west from...

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