As autumn brings with it a switch from light pale ales to darker ruby reds and deep, dark porters, we...
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...
Newcastle Wine School owner David Harker suggests five wines to pair with lamb Forget cheese, the perfect foil for red...
Hard seltzers are the new big thing in drinks, and the only one fully made and canned in Britain is...
David Harker, owner of Newcastle Wine School, explores the world of rosé wines Rosé is in the pink. While wine sales flounder, sales of rock star rosé are soaring. Quality is on the rise too, as savvy winemakers recognise the category’s commercial potential. Even in parts of the world where...
Claire Carruthers and Mo O’Toole have turned a passion for wine and travel into a nationally recognised business. Dean Bailey...
Ever been stumped about how to make the most of your summer rosé? No, we thought not, but just in...
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...
Not just for your granny, port is back in vogue. Derek Colsell of Lanchester Wines offers a guide to one of...
As summer turns to autumn, Newcastle Wine School owner David Harker chooses wines to suit the flavours of the season...
Feeling thirsty? Try our 12 North East festive drinks! GIN Hepple gin Hepple Martini 150ml Hepple gin, 20ml dry vermouth, thin strip of lemon zest Fill a jug with ice, add Hepple gin and dry vermouth, stir slowly 30 times, strain into two well-chilled martini glasses, pinch a thin strip...
