South African food and drink
The red wine grape that conquered the world
It’s not as fashionable as it once was, but around the world interesting wines are still made from cabernet sauvignon
David Williams
21, May, 2023 @5:01 AM
Wines for a spring barbecue | Fiona Beckett on drink
Don’t assume you’ll be matching with meat, and look for easy-to-serve, characterful bottles that will be a hit outdoors
Fiona Beckett
07, Apr, 2023 @1:00 PM
The best Easter wine bargains | Fiona Beckett on drinks
Second only to Christmas, supermarkets rise to the occasion at this time of year and offer up a host of spring wines fit for a feast
Fiona Beckett
31, Mar, 2023 @1:00 PM
Wines that taste good – and do good | Fiona Beckett on drinks
Snap up some good deals for Fairtrade Fortnight, and help encourage wineries run by talented people from more diverse backgrounds
Fiona Beckett
03, Mar, 2023 @2:00 PM
Reds and whites to woo: romantic wines and other drinks for Valentine’s Day
It doesn’t have to be fizz to impress your valentine – nor even alcoholic
Fiona Beckett
10, Feb, 2023 @2:00 PM
Wine to take to a Christmas party | Fiona Beckett on drink
Something fizzy might be the first thing you think of, but you can do a lot better without breaking the bank
Fiona Beckett
09, Dec, 2022 @2:00 PM
Snap up own-label wine bargains before the Christmas rush | Fiona Beckett on drink
Supermarket own-label wines are often better value, and more likely to be discounted, than branded ones, so it may pay to look out for deals now, ahead of the Christmas rush
Fiona Beckett
11, Nov, 2022 @2:00 PM
Cape crusade: the many talents of South Africa’s wine growers
Whether it’s exquisite small-batch wines or bottles with mass-market appeal, South Africa has it all, says David Williams
David Williams
16, Oct, 2022 @5:00 AM
It's time to rediscover chardonnay. You may like it ... | Fiona Beckett on drinks
Chardonnay was a victim of its own popularity in the 90s, and still hasn’t quite recovered, but this versatile grape deserves a comeback
Fiona Beckett
07, Oct, 2022 @3:00 PM
Why wine lovers shop at discount supermarkets
Aldi or Lidl both carry surprisingly good wines
Fiona Beckett
30, Sep, 2022 @1:00 PM
How to turn unripe figs into a condiment for cheese – recipe | Waste not
Figs don’t always ripen fully in more northerly climates, but green ones can be preserved in syrup or honey and stored for eating with cheese or on toast
Tom Hunt
27, Aug, 2022 @5:00 AM
Griller thrillers: the best wines for a summer barbecue
From juicy, smoky reds to oaky whites, here are the best bottles to crack open when you fire up the BBQ
David Williams
14, Aug, 2022 @5:00 AM
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