The Spirit World

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Chat date: Thursday 2nd October (today!)
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Ice lollies, potato chips and even the humble sandwich are all popular foods that were discovered or invented by mistake and one of the most popular wines in […]

Wine from South Africa does not get the recognition it deserves. They are the eighth largest producer of wine in the world yet I guarantee when the average person goes to the wine shelves they head straight for France, Italy or Australia. It’s a real shame as they produce a wide range of varietals and […]

It is well known that New Zealand produces the very best Sauvignon Blanc’s (although producers in the Loire and Bordeaux might well disagree!). Along with Pinot Noir, the countries other strength, over 73% of New Zealands exports to the UK are from these two vines.  
A quick scout through my tasitng notes has highlighted just how many […]

Australia’s icon wine Penfolds Grange, in magnums no less, will be up for auction. Three sets of Grange from the first bottled magnum, 1979, through to 1998 will be available, unreserved. 
Each collection includes all 20 wines, potentially valued at up to $25,000. While Penfolds Grange has been available on GraysOnline in previous sales, CEO, Cameron […]

Nigel Slater came up with some cracking recipes in last months edition of Observer Food Monthly. As is his style, the recipes are just the sort of food I adore cooking - highly flavoursome dishes benefiting from long slow cooking times. Uncomplicated but all the better for it. Look at that picture of the Pork Ribs, mouth-watering, […]