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Father’s Day is a time for appreciation, and what better way to show it than with a bottle that speaks to character, complexity, and great taste? Whether your dad’s a seasoned connoisseur or simply enjoys a good pour with a good story, this year’s selection covers all bases.
It’s a Wednesday evening down at Gaucho, Tower Bridge and I’m sat down for dinner with Edy Del Popolo, the terroir whisperer who uprooted two thousand 80-year-old Malbec vines and successfully replanted them. This effort is part of Edy's broader mission to explore and tap into the hidden potential of Argentina's diverse terroirs, particularly in regions like Gualtallary. Edy's journey in viticulture began with his studies in enology and agronomy at Universidad Nacional de Cuyo in Mendoza.
With Father’s Day approaching, now is the time to start thinking about which wines to enjoy over lunch or dinner. Whether you're planning a grand roast, a laid-back barbecue, or a proper sit-down feast, the right bottle can add something memorable to the occasion. This year’s selection includes elegant sparkling wines, expressive whites, structured reds and a serious rosé — all chosen with versatility and food-friendliness in mind.
Wardour Street does not lack for spectacle. Neon flickers, restaurant windows glow and Soho hums at its usual pitch. Kanpai Classic Soho answers all that noise with a dark, softly lit room and a quiet promise: the best beef you will eat this year, cooked right in front of you. It calls itself a “new-style Japanese steakhouse”, a phrase that sounds like marketing until the first slice of Wagyu meets the grill. After that, it sounds more like a warning.
I was first introduced to Château Galoupet in April 2024, during lunch with Estate Director, Mathieu Meyer. I’d never tried a premium rosé before then, certainly not one that demanded a £50 a bottle price tag and claimed to be the wine that could accompany every course on the lunch or dinner menu, including steak. From that point I’d fallen in love with this gastronomic rosé and was delighted to receive a bottle of the latest 2024 vintage and the newly released organic ‘G de Galoupet 2024’, a wine with a price point which is accessible to more ros
Tucked behind the pillars and curves of Gasholder No.10 in King’s Cross, Porte Noire is one. Tucked behind the pillars and curves of Gasholder No.10 in King’s Cross—a space once better known for raves and railway soot than for polished wine service, Porte Noire is one of those restaurants that, once visited, makes you wonder why you left it so long.
In Chinese culture, food is never just sustenance. It’s the heartbeat of social ritual, the thing that gathers families, marks milestones and keeps centuries-old traditions alive. From woks sizzling at dawn in busy street markets to lantern light falling on banquet tables at dusk, every bite tells a story.
Glen Scotia: The Quiet Force Behind Campbeltown’s Whisky Revival
In the picturesque Chianti hills of Tuscany lies Castello di Albola, a historic estate renowned for its exceptional wines and rich heritage. This medieval castle, surrounded by lush vineyards, has been a symbol of winemaking excellence for centuries.
A Journey Through History
King’s Cross has come a long way since the days of greasy spoon cafés and grey station concourses. Now a hub of art, fashion and glossy regeneration – arguably London’s most frenetically modernised postcode – it’s also home to one of the city’s most intriguing boutique hotels: The Megaro.
