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Game for a Burgundy to go with your pheasant?

PARTRIDGE, pigeon or pheasant is the name of the game this week in a crusade to get more people to eat “wild” food.Read

Late burst of sun leads to bumper fizz harvest

THIS year has the makings of a classic for English wine, with the largest ever harvest of grapes, helped on by a late burst of Indian summer weather.Read

A hive of activity has wide appeal

The humble British bee has taken a battering recently, so any attempt to get the little fella up and buzzing again has to be good, especially if it involves the odd glass of wine.Read

Fishermen on the beach at the Leela Kempinski hotel at Kovalam.

Five-star welcome to paradise found

THERE’S nothing quite as relaxing as the rhythmic murmur of waves crashing on to the seashore to slowly drag you out of a deep and luxurious sleep.Read

French steer Cahors for the New World

THE world is changing, and so is the world of wine.Read

Raise AGlass

THE world is changing, and so is the world of wine.Read

Couple enjoy vine old time in France

THE sun-bathed vineyards of south-west France seem a world away from Birmingham. But for one ex-Brummie, making wine in the foothills of the Pyrenees has become a dream come true.Read

Former Brummie has new life making wine in south-west France

THE sun-bathed vineyards of south-west France seem a world away from Birmingham. But for one ex-Brummie, making wine in the foothills of the Pyrenees has become a dream come true.Read

Hautes Alpes of France

France: Finding the easily accessible ski slopes

Being aware of the budget does not mean skimping on the skiing. Read

A sweet success is just great to taste

Wine competitions can be a good pointer to seeking out some bargains on the high street. Success in something like Decanter’s annual event means winning bottles simply fly off the shelves.Read

Pear-cider breaks the ice and grabs the yoof vote

Whoever came up with the idea of serving cider with ice is probably sitting in the Bahamas now counting his royalties.Read

Cider attacks the 'yoof market'

WHOEVER came up with the idea of serving cider with ice is probably sitting in the Bahamas now counting his royalties.Read

Ride the Boulton bus to enjoy beer festival

REAL ale fans will be toasting an icon of the city’s past and championing local brews at the Birmingham Beer Festival, which starts today.Read

Tipples that will make the sun shine

THE hope of an Indian summer is running away from us faster than Usain Bolt.Read

Sweet surprise as beer is a perfect match for puds

A pie and a pint is fine, but matching beer with creamy puddings and fruity tarts might sound like a bridge too far.Read

Martin’s Black Country gin palace is a winner

The industrial heart of the Black Country may not seem an obvious Mecca for gin connoisseurs.Read