David Harker, owner of Newcastle Wine School, takes a fresh look at a famous wine Do you want to know...
’Tis the season to drink bubbly – but do you know your Crémant from your Cava? David Harker, owner of...
My earliest memory of vermouth is of a dusty bottle of Martini Rosso at the back of my grandparents’ drinks cabinet, lost somewhere between the sherry and the snowballs; one of those mysterious bottles that like Santa Claus, brussels and holiday adverts only appeared at Christmas. Times have changed. Sprouts...
David Harker, owner of Newcastle Wine School, shares his advice on the perfect cheese and wine pairings Some couples come...
There’s a wine for each season – warming winter reds, spring whites and summer rosé, while shades of orange suit autumn...
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...
Looking for cheese pairings with a twist this Christmas? Whitley Bay cheesemonger and International Cheese Awards judge Hannah Bramble of...
Egg nog is the new black, in drinks terms at least, and if you’re in with the in-crowd (and your...
Newcastle Wine School owner David Harker explores the world of sweet wines Short, dark days and bitter cold nights are not the perfect conditions for harvesting grapes – unless you are making ice wine. Ice wine is one of the great wonders of the wine world. Healthy grapes are left...
Newcastle Wine School owner David Harker explores the food and wine of Spain’s most popular holiday destinations The wine curious...
Hard seltzers are the new big thing in drinks, and the only one fully made and canned in Britain is...
Seeking festive tipples to suit everyone? Try these… Anarchy Brew Co A stalwart of the North East’s craft brewing scene, Simon and Dawn Miles’ Anarchy brewery and tap at Benfield Business Park, Newcastle, hosts a range of events from brewery tours to gigs. Brewing up to four times a week...
