David Harker, owner of Newcastle Wine School, explores the world of rosé wines Rosé is in the pink. While wine...
Stumped about how to make the most of all those long summer evenings in the sunshine? Look no further than...
As autumn brings with it a switch from light pale ales to darker ruby reds and deep, dark porters, we offer up 10 of the best regional ales to take you into the dark nights Unless you’re up for hypothermia, your days supping pale ale and cider in sun-drenched beer...
Feeling thirsty? Try our 12 North East festive drinks! GIN Hepple gin Hepple Martini 150ml Hepple gin, 20ml dry vermouth,...
Looking for cheese pairings with a twist this Christmas? Whitley Bay cheesemonger and International Cheese Awards judge Hannah Bramble of...
Claire Carruthers and Mo O’Toole have turned a passion for wine and travel into a nationally recognised business. Dean Bailey drops by their enoteca and wine shop to learn from two of the region’s leading food and drink experts Claire Carruthers and Mo O’Toole – founders and co-owners of the...
You know the thing – you’ve got the neighbours coming in for a beer or three and while they might...
Hard seltzers are the new big thing in drinks, and the only one fully made and canned in Britain is...
Newcastle Wine School owner David Harker suggests five wines to pair with lamb Forget cheese, the perfect foil for red wine is lamb, which has the protein to bind with red wine’s bitter tannins. It also has fat that requires the wine’s acidity – and a tender, subtle taste that...
Egg nog is the new black, in drinks terms at least, and if you’re in with the in-crowd (and your...
David Harker, owner of Newcastle Wine School, shares his advice on the perfect cheese and wine pairings Some couples come...
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...
