On the grapevine
Delphine Martino from Wente Vineyards will present a range of wines at a dinner on March 30 at Riley's Restaurant in Hoylandswaine, Barnsley. Tickets cost £50, telephone Penistone Wine Cellars on 01226 766037 for details. Riley's Restaurant is also the venue for a late lunch with David Hohnen on Friday, May 7 (£50). David was the power behind Cloudy Bay and now he has moved his attention to McHenry Hohnen Vineyards in Margaret River. Both these events are bound to be good.
Drink to health
Tesco and brewers Shepherd Neame have teamed up to raise 20,000 for CLIC Sargent Charity by launching Canterbury Jack, a hand-crafted Kentish Ale. Available in 500cl bottles, each bottle sold will contribute to the charity which helps fund children's cancer nurses across the UK. The beer is a light, refreshing ale and costs 1.74 a bottle.
Just tasted
Tesco Finest Alsace Riesling 2008, 8.99. Clean, refreshing, with perfectly balanced acidity and full of springtime floral aromas
this is a great wine for the first sunny days of the year. Drink on
its own, or team with grilled sole or salmon.