My earliest memory of vermouth is of a dusty bottle of Martini Rosso at the back of my grandparents’ drinks...
The sun has got his hat on and he’s coming out play, so it’s time to find the tartan rug...
Newcastle Wine School owner David Harker tells the story of English sparkling wine. Once dismissed as a hobby for amateur farmers playing at winemaking, today it is a success story 50 years in the making In 1976, Concorde took to the skies on its maiden commercial flight. In the same...
Newcastle Wine School owner David Harker explores the world of sweet wines Short, dark days and bitter cold nights are...
There’s a wine for each season – warming winter reds, spring whites and summer rosé, while shades of orange suit autumn...
Newcastle Wine School owner David Harker explores the food and wine of Spain’s most popular holiday destinations The wine curious holiday maker heading to Spain has much to discover – from the Costas to the Canaries there are unusual grape varieties, historic wine treasures and local dishes to try. Sun...
Newcastle Wine School owner David Harker suggests five wines to pair with lamb Forget cheese, the perfect foil for red...
’Tis the season to drink bubbly – but do you know your Crémant from your Cava? David Harker, owner of...
David Harker, owner of Newcastle Wine School, takes a fresh look at a famous wine Do you want to know a secret? The next big thing in wine is going to be sherry… Again. Sherry is always on the cusp of a revival, thanks to the wishful thinking of wine...
David Harker, owner of Newcastle Wine School, explores the world of rosé wines Rosé is in the pink. While wine...
David Harker, owner of Newcastle Wine School, shares his advice on the perfect cheese and wine pairings Some couples come...
With wine required for so many occasions, and as gifts, Newcastle Wine School owner David Harker shares his advice to make it through the festive season in style Wine plays an important role in many of our festivities – whether to toast a celebration, as the centre piece of a...
