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A Year in Provence, 35 years on
An Englishman’s home is his converted farmhouse in the south of France with swimming pool and amusing cast of local rustics.
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Uncle Peter: a life in booze
'When I wanted to remain awake gambling, I stuck to whisky.... and Benzedrine.’
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The world rye revival
It can all go "a bit Wallace & Gromit fast".
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Everything's rosé
Why celebs and rosé go so well together plus some recommendations to sip on your yacht this summer.
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June 2025

Louche behaviour - celebrating World Arak Day
As I am sure you are aware, it's arak (or arack or even araq) day today, 27th June, so here's an ode to the national drink of Lebanon.
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What I'm looking for when I visit a vineyard
Dogs, old buildings, interesting people and good wine, of course.
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Which English wine producers will be around in 20 years?
Some brief thoughts on English Wine Week 2025, plus events this month and one incredible bargain.
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The Rhone Rangers ride again
Californian wines inspired by Southern France.
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Good old British Burgundy
"He suggests that this English taste may be some form of perversion, like our national taste for being whipped."
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Wine bargains from The Whisky Exchange
Six great value wines from the Mediterranean and Portugal
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Eating out in Paris - Auberge Bressane, Le Bon Georges and Juveniles
An explanation for why so many restaurants in Paris look the same. Plus three worth seeking out for paid subscribers.
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I Regret Almost Everything - Keith McNally
A review of the autobiography of 'The Restaurateur Who Invented Downtown.'
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