Six of the best rosés PATO TORRENTE ROSÉ From Chile, a fresh ‘n’ fruity, dry to off-dry Cab/Shiraz rosé that slips down daftly easily. MIRABEAU LA FOLIE SPARKLING ROSÉ As…
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Four of the best Christmas wines (and some wine guides)
As the fridge and cupboards fill with yuletide fare ensure your cellar is ready for the Christmas celebrations.
Port: not just for Christmas
Six of the best ports chosen by Jonathan Ray Croft Pink Port (£12.75 per 50cl) The Whisky Exchange No, don’t laugh: pink port is light, fresh, vibrant and gloriously tasty…
What to drink this winter
The best winter drinks for when there is a chill in the air
How to use a decanter
Decanting your wine makes every drink more delicious. Jonathan Ray tells us how and what to decant.
The Field’s 12 cocktails of Christmas
To ensure your festive season goes with a swing, here’s our menu for the Twelve Cocktails of Christmas – all easy to make and easier to consume, says Jonathan Ray
When only a beer will do to quench your thirst
Yes, yes, this is a wine column but, as Jonathan Ray explains, sometimes only a beer will do – and some are so stylish that they are best imbibed from…
The best cocktails to make at home
Chosing the right cocktail to suit the occasion is one of those important decisions that should not be left to chance. Keep your spirits level
Best summer wine 2015. Drink it now.
The best summer wine 2015 is ready to drink now. There is no season like the summer that wears its transience so sharply. The scent of a riverside lily blended…
The best gins
Gin can be a real tonic, and now there are so many great brands to chose from. Jonathan Ray is your spirit guide.