Birmingham Post - Tag - wine

Corking stocking fillers

Birmingham Post — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Clive Platman looks at some ideal festive gifts for wine-lovers.

A taste of France

Birmingham Post — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Clive Platman enjoys a tasting tour of the Rhone and a cruise along the Loire to discover some of finest wines.

Enterprising duo selling Indian wine to the French

Birmingham Post — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:57:00 GMT

Two West Midlands entrepreneurs are on a mission to convert the world to Indian wine – and are even sending it over The Channel to beat the French at their own game.

Five wine awards for Black Country vineyard

Birmingham Post — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:16:00 GMT

A Black Country vineyard has won five national awards for its wines.

Sunny spring promises bumper year for Staffordshire's Halfpenny Green vineyards

Birmingham Post — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:14:00 GMT

A Black Country vineyard is hoping for its biggest crop yet following the warm spring weather and dry conditions.

A singular focus

Birmingham Post — Fri, 20 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Clive Platman enjoys the impressive flavours of middle European vineyards which favour single varieties.

Bottling wine up for the future

Birmingham Post — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Wine collecting isn't the sole preserve of the very rich. Richard McComb discovers the best way to create your own cellar.

One brand, many blends

Birmingham Post — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Clive Platman learns about the intricacies of blending the perfect Champagne.

The Australian wines that could be big in 2011

Birmingham Post — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:01:00 GMT

Wine expert Oz Clarke takes a look at some of the Australian wines that could make an impact in 2011.

Some old Italian flair

Birmingham Post — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Clive Platman looks at changing times in Chianti Classico and the re-birth of a great wine.