Tag Archives: wine tasting

The idyllic wine region Italy keeps to itself

London’s Caledonian Way is currently multi-tasking as a literary metaphor, thanks to Andrew O’Hagan’s new novel. But real-life stores include AperiDeli; here oftentimes locals, myself included, gather next to takeaways of all-Italian pasta for cheerful, informal wine tastings. At one of these I attended, owner Stefano Cossalter started with a delightful, sparkling rose. Fantastic, I… Read More »

Where to eat and drink in style

Located at the mouth of the Dart estuary, the sleepy fishing town of Dartmouth is the perfect place to spend a lazy summer week. Rolling hills, chocolate box fishing villages and endless sunshine have made it an established tourist destination. Less well known is its food paradise status. With a growing number of vineyards (yes,… Read More »