Food & Drink
(menu)History of Negroni
In the second of Square Meal’s close-ups on the world’s best-loved cocktails, Ben McCormack explores the history of the Negroni – and where you can drink it now.
Some cocktails ooze class. Which barfly hasn’t experienced the frisson of imagining he’s a tuxedo-clad James Bond when ordering a classic Vodka Martini? And no matter Sex and the City finished three
years ago: the sassy New York spirit of Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha will live forever...
WINE
South Africa
Take a tour of South Africa with Fiona Sims, who introduces the key grape varieties and regions as well as discovering some distinctive native cuisine
Krug & Hakkasan
Champagne is not what you’d automatically pick to drink with Chinese food, but Krug Grande Cuvée is a sensational match with dishes at Michelin-starred Hakkasan. Chris Losh reports
Cool Climate Chile
Chile’s winemakers are deserting the comfort zone of the Central Valley in favour of cooler, more difficult vineyard sites. And all in the name of elegance. Peter Richards reports
GOURMET MEALS
Taste Penfolds Icons
Australian wine producer Penfolds and Square Meal are hosting an exclusive reader event on 1 May at the Michelin-starred Rhodes W1 Restaurant. Be the first to taste new vintages from Penfolds renowned Luxury and Icon range before they are released in the UK, including the legendary Grange 2003, Yattarna 2005 and Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, soaked up by chef Gary Rhodes's special menu. Penfolds resident winemaker, Justin Morley, will play host.
CHAMPAGNE
NV Champagne
We Brits guzzle more Champagne than any other country, and most of it is non-vintage. Giles Fallowfield talks us through the huge variety on offer
Vintage Champagne
We Brits consume more vintage Champagne than any other country. But, asks Giles Fallowfield, what makes this particular wine so distinctive?
Champagne Trends
The British are drinking more Champagne than ever and there’s never been a wider choice of styles to try. Here's an overview of what’s hot in the world of luxury fizz
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