http://www.birminghammail.net/authors/ Authors en-gb Birmingham Mail no Authors Authors http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/11/26/how-a-good-wine-can-favour-curry-97319-25260755/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:50:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/11/26/how-a-good-wine-can-favour-curry-97319-25260755/ KINGFISHER and Cobra do the job pretty well, but it’s National Curry Week, and a good excuse to find some more inventive drinks to help the korma go down and the jalfrezi to shine. Wine Column http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/11/19/game-for-a-burgundy-to-go-with-your-pheasant-97319-25206448/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/11/19/game-for-a-burgundy-to-go-with-your-pheasant-97319-25206448/ PARTRIDGE, pigeon or pheasant is the name of the game this week in a crusade to get more people to eat “wild” food. Wine Column http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/11/05/smokey-little-drop-goes-with-a-bang-97319-25097812/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:57:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/11/05/smokey-little-drop-goes-with-a-bang-97319-25097812/ IT’S a guy thing! Wine Column http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/10/22/late-burst-of-sun-leads-to-bumper-fizz-harvest-97319-24987597/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:57:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/10/22/late-burst-of-sun-leads-to-bumper-fizz-harvest-97319-24987597/ 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. Wine Column http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/10/15/a-hive-of-activity-has-wide-appeal-97319-24938256/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/10/15/a-hive-of-activity-has-wide-appeal-97319-24938256/ 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. Wine Column http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/2009/10/15/co-operative-and-banrock-station-launch-initiative-with-wide-appeal-97319-24931832/ Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/2009/10/15/co-operative-and-banrock-station-launch-initiative-with-wide-appeal-97319-24931832/ Raise AGlass Food & Drink http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/holidays-abroad/2009/10/14/five-star-welcome-to-paradise-found-97319-24926610/ Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:24:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/holidays-abroad/2009/10/14/five-star-welcome-to-paradise-found-97319-24926610/ 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. Holidays Abroad http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/travel-reports/2009/10/14/savouring-paradise-found-on-the-south-west-coast-of-india-97319-24922230/ Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/travel-reports/2009/10/14/savouring-paradise-found-on-the-south-west-coast-of-india-97319-24922230/ GreatEscape Travel Reports http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/10/08/french-steer-cahors-for-the-new-world-97319-24882433/ Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:56:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/10/08/french-steer-cahors-for-the-new-world-97319-24882433/ THE world is changing, and so is the world of wine. Wine Column http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/2009/10/08/raise-aglass-97319-24878013/ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/2009/10/08/raise-aglass-97319-24878013/ THE world is changing, and so is the world of wine. Food & Drink http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/food-and-drink-news/2009/10/01/couple-enjoy-vine-old-time-in-france-97319-24826509/ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:47:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/food-and-drink-news/2009/10/01/couple-enjoy-vine-old-time-in-france-97319-24826509/ 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. Food and Drink News http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/2009/10/01/former-brummie-has-new-life-making-wine-in-south-west-france-97319-24822551/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/2009/10/01/former-brummie-has-new-life-making-wine-in-south-west-france-97319-24822551/ 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. Food & Drink http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/holidays-abroad/2009/09/30/france-finding-the-easily-accessible-ski-slopes-97319-24817107/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:31:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel-news/holidays-abroad/2009/09/30/france-finding-the-easily-accessible-ski-slopes-97319-24817107/ Being aware of the budget does not mean skimping on the skiing. Holidays Abroad http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/09/24/a-sweet-success-is-just-great-to-taste-97319-24769936/ Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:43:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/09/24/a-sweet-success-is-just-great-to-taste-97319-24769936/ 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. Wine Column http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/2009/09/24/sainsbury-s-amarone-della-valpolicella-wins-trophy-97319-24766526/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/2009/09/24/sainsbury-s-amarone-della-valpolicella-wins-trophy-97319-24766526/ RaiseAGlass Food & Drink http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/09/17/pear-cider-breaks-the-ice-and-grabs-the-yoof-vote-97319-24715858/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:33:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/09/17/pear-cider-breaks-the-ice-and-grabs-the-yoof-vote-97319-24715858/ Whoever came up with the idea of serving cider with ice is probably sitting in the Bahamas now counting his royalties. Wine Column http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/2009/09/17/cider-attacks-the-yoof-market-97319-24708960/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/2009/09/17/cider-attacks-the-yoof-market-97319-24708960/ WHOEVER came up with the idea of serving cider with ice is probably sitting in the Bahamas now counting his royalties. Food & Drink http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/09/10/ride-the-boulton-bus-to-enjoy-beer-festival-97319-24655613/ Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:10:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/09/10/ride-the-boulton-bus-to-enjoy-beer-festival-97319-24655613/ 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. Wine Column http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/08/27/tipples-that-will-make-the-sun-shine-97319-24546190/ Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:06:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/08/27/tipples-that-will-make-the-sun-shine-97319-24546190/ THE hope of an Indian summer is running away from us faster than Usain Bolt. Wine Column http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/08/13/sweet-surprise-as-beer-is-a-perfect-match-for-puds-97319-24435630/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:08:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-column/2009/08/13/sweet-surprise-as-beer-is-a-perfect-match-for-puds-97319-24435630/ A pie and a pint is fine, but matching beer with creamy puddings and fruity tarts might sound like a bridge too far. Wine Column