by David Pearce | Feb 27, 2024 | Cocktails
Located along Park Lane in Mayfair, Bar 45 offers a sophisticated and intimate escape for those seeking libations away from the crowds. This elegant bar, part of the Dorchester Collection, has a chic, contemporary vibe that’s both inviting and exclusive. As you...
by David Pearce | Feb 15, 2024 | Wine
Laurent Miquel La Verité 2021 £19.99 at Waitrose The Miquel family has been part of the Languedoc wine-making landscape since the 18th century, with Laurent taking the helm to continue the family’s legacy into the modern era. The vineyard is nestled in the heart...
by David Pearce | Jan 30, 2024 | Wine
As Valentine’s Day approaches, it is time to make an effort to find wines that are both delicious and suitable for the occasion. I like to move away from classical choices like Rosé Champagne, in favour of something that has required a little more thought, yet...
by David Pearce | May 18, 2023 | Wine
I cannot be certain of my first encounter with Chilean wine, but most likely was Los Vascos in the early 1990s. The pioneering estate, owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), bought credibility and respect for the country which has paved the way for it to...
by David Pearce | May 18, 2023 | Wine
With its proximity to Adelaide and excellent wines, the Barossa Valley is used to welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. But venture four and half hours south and slightly to the east and you will discover another world-class wine region –...
