Published on Yahoo Lifestyle UK & Ireland on 14th July 2014:
Do you know about Chenin Blanc?
If not, then you should.
It’s a grape variety that’s planted in many wine regions around the world, such as South Africa, Australia and the USA. It’s revered for its great affinity for acidity, even in bulk wine production, and for the longevity of its fine wines.
In the Loire Valley, where Chenin Blanc originated, the grape really comes into its own.
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Published on Yahoo Lifestyle UK & Ireland on 9th July 2014:
When it comes to wine, Bordeaux is synonymous with some of the biggest names in the world. Its most revered vintages from the most renowned Châteaux are the ones you read about, worthy of thousands of pounds at auctions worldwide.
But when people speak of Bordeaux, they often mean the red Bordeaux wines and, to a lesser extent, the sweet wines of Sauternes and Barsac. Hiding in their shadows, perhaps, are the Bordeaux Blancs.
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Published on Yahoo Lifestyle UK & Ireland on 5th July 2014:
What’s the food you most associate with Sweden ?
Admit it, it was meatballs wasn’t it.
In Sweden, meatballs can be made of any kind of meat – from pork and beef to moose and reindeer – but it’s almost always served with a side of lingonberry, potatoes, pickles and gravy. And while there are plenty of other traditional Swedish dishes, for the Swedes, meatballs really is a dish that comes out at almost every major celebration. Perhaps that’s why in the Swedish capital of Stockholm, you can even find restaurants that sell only meatballs.
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Published on Yahoo Lifestyle UK & Ireland on 23rd June 2014:
If you’ve ever thought the Côte d’Azur seemed like paradise then you might be surprised by the allure of Lake Constance.
Situated in central Europe, the freshwater lake connects Germany, Austria and Switzerland. While the region is known for having a cooler climate, the moderating effects of the lake means that it can get positively balmy in the summer. This is perhaps why a surprising number of wine regions can be found along its shores.
Bodensee, as the area around the lake is known in Germany, is a region better known historically for its everyday drinking wines but with better winemaking over the years, it’s become a region where you can find real gems.
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