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There are moments in the wine world that remind you just how much remains undiscovered. This April, Coravin leans into that very idea with its Curiosity By-the-Glass campaign—an initiative designed to challenge familiarity and celebrate exploration, one glass at a time.
I experienced this firsthand at Frog by Adam Handling, in the company of Wine Director Kelvin McCabe (no relation), whose thoughtful curation brought the campaign vividly to life.
There are plenty of wine podcasts. There are plenty of political interviews. But never have I seen them combined. ‘Vintage Politics’, hosted by Abbie Bennington, does exactly that.
The premise is simple but effective. Conversations with some of the UK’s most recognisable political voices (and a comedian), paired with wines that reflect moments in their lives. Guests include Jon Sopel, Anna Foster, and Nick Robinson, alongside figures such as Guto Harri, Dom Joly and Jo Coburn.
Easter is one of my favourite moments in the wine calendar. The menus are generous, the pace a little slower, and the table often stretches from lunch into the evening. From celebratory bubbles to reds worthy of roast lamb and long conversations, these are bottles that rise to the occasion.
Taittinger Nocturne NV
RRP £45 | Waitrose, Tesco, Laithwaites, Hedonism, Amps Wine Merchants
The popularity of Levantine cuisine continues apace across the capital, with one of the latest outlets on this scene opening its doors last year in the vibrant city district of Farringdon.
CERU, on Cowcross Street, a stone’s throw from the Underground station, is the third incarnation of this restaurant, whose sister venues in South Kensington and Queensway have already well established themselves in their respective local scenes.
Perrier‑Jouët has long been synonymous with beauty — not only in its wines, but in its intimate, century‑long dialogue with the Art Nouveau movement. Today, that legacy evolves under the visionary leadership of Séverine Frerson, the first woman to serve as cellar master of the maison since its founding in 1811. She carries forward the house’s poetic sensibility while ushering in a new era defined by precision, purity, and a contemporary understanding of elegance.
There are few rosé houses in Provence that manage to combine poise, pedigree and a genuine sense of place quite like Sainte Marguerite en Provence.
Cupid may have his arrows, but I’ve always preferred a well‑aimed cork. This Valentine’s Day, forget the clichés and reach for something that actually makes your heart beat faster — great wine. From South African sparkle to French finesse and Rioja romance, here’s your cheat sheet to bottles guaranteed to impress. Flowers fade… but good wine is forever.
Rosé has long since shrugged off its poolside stereotype, and nowhere was that more evident than at a Château d’Esclans lunch at The Fat Badger, Notting Hill — a setting that felt deliberately understated, allowing both food and wine to speak with clarity.
The lineup told a precise story of ambition and evolution: Les Clans 2022, Garrus 2022, and Château d’Esclans 2022 — three expressions that firmly position Provençal rosé in the world of serious, gastronomic wine.
Château d’Esclans: redefining rosé’s ceiling
January is often a month of reset — lighter meals, fewer indulgences and, for many, a pause on alcohol. But Try January doesn’t have to mean missing out altogether. It can also be about being more thoughtful: drinking less, but better. And what better moment to raise a considered glass than Australia Day?
