The sun has got his hat on and he’s coming out play, so it’s time to find the tartan rug...
There’s a wine for each season – warming winter reds, spring whites and summer rosé, while shades of orange suit autumn...
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...
David Harker, owner of Newcastle Wine School, takes a fresh look at a famous wine Do you want to know...
As autumn brings with it a switch from light pale ales to darker ruby reds and deep, dark porters, we...
’Tis the season to drink bubbly – but do you know your Crémant from your Cava? David Harker, owner of Newcastle Wine School, explores the fabulous world of fizz It’s likely the first sparkling wines were a happy accident – partially fermented wines which were bottled in winter and bubbled...
With wine required for so many occasions, and as gifts, Newcastle Wine School owner David Harker shares his advice to...
You know the thing – you’ve got the neighbours coming in for a beer or three and while they might...
Egg nog is the new black, in drinks terms at least, and if you’re in with the in-crowd (and your grandparents) this Christmas, this will be your drink of choice. Beloved of all from hip young things to, well, hip old things, egg nog is very definitely back. Here’s the...
Seeking festive tipples to suit everyone? Try these… Anarchy Brew Co A stalwart of the North East’s craft brewing scene,...
Newcastle Wine School owner David Harker explores the world of sweet wines Short, dark days and bitter cold nights are...
Stumped about how to make the most of all those long summer evenings in the sunshine? Look no further than this month’s pick of top tipples, wine merchants, bottle shops, distilleries and more Carruthers & Kent Newcastle Enoteca Carruthers & Kent is a thriving wine and bottle shop, deli and...




















