Cocktail Gins

David Parkinson 22/08/2026 David Parkinson 22/08/2026

Cocktail Gins

... perfect partners ...

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Castillon

David Parkinson 16/08/2026 David Parkinson 16/08/2026

Castillon

... a delicious 2022 ...

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Chilled Red

David Parkinson 13/08/2026 David Parkinson 13/08/2026

Chilled Red

... an excellent Loire wine ...

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Summer Cassoulet

David Parkinson 04/08/2026 David Parkinson 04/08/2026

Summer Cassoulet

... need rich reds ...

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Asparagus Wines

David Parkinson 02/08/2026 David Parkinson 02/08/2026

Asparagus Wines

... whites that match ...

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German Chardonnay

David Parkinson 23/07/2026 David Parkinson 23/07/2026

German Chardonnay

... a changing climate ...

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Summer Lamb

David Parkinson 13/07/2026 David Parkinson 13/07/2026

Summer Lamb

... great value Claret ...

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Needs Time: Exton

David Parkinson 08/07/2026 David Parkinson 08/07/2026

Needs Time: Exton

... a superb blanc de blancs ...

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Bordeaux 2025

David Parkinson 26/06/2026 David Parkinson 26/06/2026

Bordeaux 2025

... a few recommendations ...

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Henley Bubbly

David Parkinson 21/06/2026 David Parkinson 21/06/2026

Henley Bubbly

... two English options ...

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Inspired Italians

David Parkinson 14/06/2026 David Parkinson 14/06/2026

Inspired Italians

... dinner party options ...

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Smoke & Mirrors?

David Parkinson 06/06/2026 David Parkinson 06/06/2026

Smoke & Mirrors?

... Bordeaux under pressure ...

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Dill & Salmon

David Parkinson 03/06/2026 David Parkinson 03/06/2026

Dill & Salmon

... two White Burgundies ...

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Price Cuts

David Parkinson 31/05/2026 David Parkinson 31/05/2026

Price Cuts

... exceptional value ...

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A Perfect Aperitif

David Parkinson 22/05/2026 David Parkinson 22/05/2026

A Perfect Aperitif

... Alsace’s Gewürztraminer ...

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Eat, Sleep, Shop

David Parkinson 15/05/2026 David Parkinson 15/05/2026

Eat, Sleep, Shop

… Bloomsbury and Soho …

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A Rosé with Food

David Parkinson 08/05/2026 David Parkinson 08/05/2026

A Rosé with Food

... Miraval's upmarket option ...

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Vintage of the Century?

David Parkinson 03/05/2026 David Parkinson 03/05/2026

Vintage of the Century?

… the gamechanger …

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BBQ Time?

David Parkinson 16/04/2026 David Parkinson 16/04/2026

BBQ Time?

… charcoal needed …

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2026’s First Rosé

David Parkinson 11/04/2026 David Parkinson 11/04/2026

2026’s First Rosé

… an early start …

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