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Picnic wines

Neil Sowerby recommends some picnic wines and praises the convenience of the screwcap. Read more…

Evuna salutes Spain's noble grape - tempranillo

TEMPRANILLO, under various names, is the noble red grape of Spain. Manchester Spanish specialists Evuna recently showcased the various levels of Rioja crafted from it. Read more…

Wines from Argentina and Chile

ARGENTINE wines that match the cuisine at Gaucho and some stonking reds from Chile. Read more…

Vegetarian wines

VEGETARIAN wines? They are still made with grapes, of course, but avoid animal and fish-derived substances to clarify them. here are some recommendations for National Vegetarian Week, May 17-24. Read more…

Rioja still reigns in Spain

NEIL Sowerby finds there is still fine wine coming out of Rioja and also recommends some affordable Spanish reds. Read more…

White Hart wine tasting a huge success

I ATTENDED one of the jolliest wine tastings of the year at the White Hart, Lydgate near Oldham, hosted by Winos. Here are my pick of the wines we tasted. Read more…

Hanging Ditch masterclass is a grape revelation

NEIL Sowerby thoroughly enjoys one of the wine masterclasses at Hanging Ditch and is struck by how Spanish grape varieties are settling in comfortably Down Under. Read more…

Sir Cliff's red - no congratulations here

Neil Sowerby finds Cliff Richards red wine a disappointment, but has a great time otherwise at Winos, Oldhams Aladdins Cave of wine. Read more…

Gaucho's Argentine 'house' wines impress

Neil Sowerby tests out the terroir-driven special house range of Terruno wines at Gaucho, all of which can be bought from the posh Argentine steak chains mail-order wine boutique arm. Read more…

Quality wines from the New World

LOTS of offers around on quality wines at the moment. Sainsbury's, for instance, have knocked £4 off Louis Jadot Meursault 2006. Chile and South Africa also offer some good value drinking. Read more…

Evuna hails the kings of Leon

SPAIN'S second most important wine-producing region will be celebrated at a bar restaurant tasting. Read more…

New broom at Oddbins may restore the faith

Neil Sowerby has high hopes for a resurgent Oddbins and gets to grips with some organic Argentine wines Read more…

Old meets new with mail-order wine

EVERYONE'S shopping online these days and wine fans have some delectable websites to browse. We look at two that offer real quality and individuality Read more…

Croma goes Spanish

CROMA in Chorlton is going all Iberian with a Spanish night which matches food and wine. Read more…

Croma goes Spanish

CROMA in Chorlton is going all Iberian with a Spanish night which matches food and wine. Read more…

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Charlie Williams wrote: 4 days 22 hours ago

I ordered the initial introduction offer from Molly, and I must admit there wasn't a single bottle I would call average. It was 12 bottles of the best wine I have ever tasted, and I am now hooked. Can't wait to see what wines they are showing at their wine tasting on Wednesday in Hale Village.

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Guilermo Hermida wrote:

Guilermo (Papa) Hermida is head chef at cool cult eaterie Bem Brasil on King Street in the Manchester city centre. Here is the first of his 10 recipes showcasing Brazilian cuisine. Fittingly, it's the national dish - Feiojada. To reserve a table at Bam Brasil ring 0161 839 2525 or follow link right