On the grapevine

Ten days of food, drink and fun has just started in York and the festival runs until September 26 with dinners, tastings and demonstrations all week.

By The Newsroom

Published 17th Sep 2010, 15:00 BST

Updated 17th Sep 2010, 15:00 BST

Today you can taste your way through dozens of whiskies at the York Whisky Lounge Festival in the Guildhall. There are two sessions, from noon- 4pm and 5-9pm. Tickets cost 15.

Karen Hardwick will be giving an Introduction to the Wines of Italy at Melton's Too at 1pm (5.50) while tomorrow Charles Metcalfe will be matching sherry and tapas at Melton's Too (5.50).

Check the website www.yorkfoodfestival.com for the full programme or ring 01904 466687.

Terroir Languedoc

Congratulations to Gemma Crangle who runs Terroir Languedoc based in Skipton.

She was named as Languedoc Specialist Merchant of the Year in the International Wine Challenge Awards.

Her extensive list gathers together some of the most exciting producers of the South of France and includes wines from Mas de Daumas Gassac, Domaine Begude, Domaine des Soulanes and Mas de Chimires.Check www.terroirlanguedoc.co.uk

YP MAG 18/9/10