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Fizz for Valentine’s Day

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:35:52 +0000

In this week’s Tipping’s Tipples, MIKE TIPPING suggests fizz for Valentine’s Day and points you to the right glass.

Mike Tipping turns his attention to Bordeaux blends

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:11:27 +0000

What’s the difference between Bordeaux mixture and Bordeaux blend? The answer is that you can drink the blend, whereas drinking Bordeaux mixture is not recommended!

Mike Tipping finds the words to describe three fabulous reds

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:52:09 +0000

Someone once told me that writing about wine is like dancing about architecture. Despite the surreal image this brings to mind, I find the comparison highly amusing.

Chardonnay still has much to recommend it

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:21:51 +0000

WHICH white wine is your favourite? Mine is riesling but you might say viognier, or chenin blanc. However research, of UK drinkers shows that chardonnay, pinot grigio and sauvignon blanc are still the top three choices by varietal.

Mike Tipping finds his tastes turning to claret

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:38:56 +0000

TASTES change, including mine. Every region has good and bad wine but finding a decent Bordeaux, at the lower end of the scale anyway, was a challenge.

Mike Tipping picks four reds he enjoyed over the festive period

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:48:46 +0000

UNSURE if this was the week I should put out the rubbish or the recycling, I went for ‘belt and braces’ and put out both, perhaps rather optimistically.

Wines for under a tenner

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 10:09:09 +0000

In this week’s Tipping’s Tipples, MIKE TIPPING makes his selection of wines to see you through the festive season in style – and all for under a tenner.

Perfect wines for presents

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:01:53 +0000

In this week’s Tipping’s Tipples, MIKE TIPPING picks perfect bottles for presents – and gives his choice of dessert wines for festive dining

Beaujolais to go with Christmas dinner

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 12:23:35 +0000

Beaujolais Nouveau is a no, no. A non, non. The wine, released on the third Thursday in November, only a few weeks after the grapes are harvested, is invariably undrinkable.

Some alternatives to Champagne to get you in the festive mood

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 10:24:38 +0000

Personally I can take or leave a glass of fizz. I’m happier drinking still wines, although I fully appreciate many wine drinkers regard bubbles as an absolute must for celebrations. Perhaps this is especially true on Christmas Day?