Wine

Marathon Mead Tastings - a time honoured taste sensation

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Written by Dulwich reporter Dulwich reporter

Published: 09 December 2019 09 December 2019

Gosnells, London’s only Meadery, is running 3 Mead Tasting marathons – and a vintage Mead tasting - to explore the beauty of mead.

These will be in its bar ‘Gosnells Tasting Room’ above Coal Rooms at 11a Station Way, Peckham Rye Station, SE15 4RX.

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Local Herne Hill chip shop has UK's No.1 English wine list

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Written by Dulwich Reporter Dulwich Reporter

Published: 03 December 2017 03 December 2017

Vineyards are popping up all over Britain, especially in the south of England and Wales, and from these vineyards are sprouting many an international wine award to accompany them.

Having tasted many of the English wines that are on the market I am surprised that there has not been more take up from restaurants and bars in serving our home grown splendour.

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Wine cocktails are a developing trend and less heavy than spirits

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Written by Dulwich Reporter - Evening Edition Dulwich Reporter - Evening Edition

Published: 26 November 2019 26 November 2019

As the cold weather is drawing in and our social calendars are filling up - it is time to start thinking about festive Christmas drinks. Wine cocktails are a new trend in milder alcoholic beverages that many people are enjoying and both still and sparkling wines can be a part of that experience.

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Champagne within 2 hours across the capital: London's 4th emergency service has arrived!

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Written by Dulwich Reporter Dulwich Reporter

Published: 25 October 2017 25 October 2017

Whether you are stepping out from beneath the confetti on your big day, charming the board of your company into a New Year's bonus, or simply organising an impromptu neighbourhood knees-up, realising you don’t have enough bubbly to complete the job can be a harrowing experience.

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Busting red wine and fish myths

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Written by InDulwich Reporter InDulwich Reporter

Published: 12 September 2019 12 September 2019

How many times have we heard local wine-o friends tell us categorically that red wine cannot be served with fish? It is a malady of gibberish first experienced in childhood but that has a habit of reoccurring throughout life. In order to put this dubiously fishy nonsense to bed, Harry Niazi, of Olley’s Fish Experience in South London’s Herne Hill, decided to investigate with a group of wine and fish enthusiasts including Andy Neather, former wine writer for the London Evening Standard.  

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Fine wine tips from the Italian Deli in West Dulwich: La Gastronomia

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Written by Dulwich Reporter Dulwich Reporter

Published: 05 September 2017 05 September 2017

There is Montepulicano d’Abruzzo wine everywhere in London but how do you sort the truly remarkable from the truly ordinary? Well, it is all in the taste, and considering that I have visited this winery, tasted their wines and enjoyed them emphatically, here is a very decent tip:

Cantina Zaccagnini, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo - a rich full bodied red wine with smooth silk tannin, cherry, spice and a hint of chocolate. Perfect for a whole range of dishes especially roasted foods but equally pleasant with lighter dishes or with cheese.

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