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Spiggie
My boss has asked me to send a lovely bottle of whisky to a client in the States. Are there any good companies that do this?
My boss has asked me to send a lovely bottle of whisky to a client in the States. Are there any good companies that do this?
Answer from
linda charie
www.royalmilewhiskies.co.uk are a company in Edinburgh that I use regularly, their website is excellent but they also are very good at advising ove...
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www.royalmilewhiskies.co.uk are a company in Edinburgh that I use regularly, their website is excellent but they also are very good at advising ove...
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Question from
susiesixty
I once had a drink called Pineau on holiday in France. Can you tell me.is it available in the U.K.
I once had a drink called Pineau on holiday in France. Can you tell me.is it available in the U.K.
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A really good friend is getting married in September - Id like to buy them something special - the groom is my friend although I know the bride too. I dont have loads of money to spend - about 50 to 75 pounds - they like good wine and the countryside - any ideas?
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angela
why not get them signed up to a wine club like some friends of mine did for me with the first case free and then they choose after that. i have lea...
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why not get them signed up to a wine club like some friends of mine did for me with the first case free and then they choose after that. i have lea...
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does wine make you bloated
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MrsB 
As a rule - no. But if you have a dietary problem then it may do. It is like anything else - all in moderation. The French drink wine to enhance an...
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As a rule - no. But if you have a dietary problem then it may do. It is like anything else - all in moderation. The French drink wine to enhance an...
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Red wine stain removal
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Question from
Jane
English calvados
English calvados
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Jonathan Ray 
You’re thinking of Julian Temperley (father, incidentally, of fashion designer, Alice Temperley). He’s the only guy in the country with a licence t...
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You’re thinking of Julian Temperley (father, incidentally, of fashion designer, Alice Temperley). He’s the only guy in the country with a licence t...
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Can you suggest an interesting after-dinner drink that isn't port or brandy?
Answer from
Mrs Foodie
We really enjoy a glass or four of Pineau de Charentes. You don't often find it in the UK but I am reliably informed that Sainsburys sells it. I
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We really enjoy a glass or four of Pineau de Charentes. You don't often find it in the UK but I am reliably informed that Sainsburys sells it. I
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Is it true that the more paid for French red wine - the better the quality?
Answer from
Bev
Yes, I think I read somewhere that the tax paid for french red is the same amount per bottle, therefore you pay the same amount of tax on a £3 bott...
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Yes, I think I read somewhere that the tax paid for french red is the same amount per bottle, therefore you pay the same amount of tax on a £3 bott...
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Question from
letty
I am trying to find out a recipe for making a good flirtini - any suggestions ?
I am trying to find out a recipe for making a good flirtini - any suggestions ?
Answer from
MrsB
As featured on Sex in the City! Here's what you will need: 0.5 Shot Triple Sec 0.5 Shot Russian Standard Vodka Top up Champagne Fresh pine...
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As featured on Sex in the City! Here's what you will need: 0.5 Shot Triple Sec 0.5 Shot Russian Standard Vodka Top up Champagne Fresh pine...
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How do you make a cheeky vimto drink?!
Answer from
MrsB
Vimto was originally invented as a medicine or tonic to give you ‘vim’, which means energy or power. So Noel Nichols, who invented it, called his n...
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Vimto was originally invented as a medicine or tonic to give you ‘vim’, which means energy or power. So Noel Nichols, who invented it, called his n...
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Question from
Vanessa Allen
I'm about to order my wine for Christmas. What do you recommend with turkey? And what for Xmas pud?
I'm about to order my wine for Christmas. What do you recommend with turkey? And what for Xmas pud?
Answer from
Jonathan Ray
I’m a frightful curmudgeon at Christmas and avoid both roast turkey and Christmas pudding if at all possible. That being said, any turkey is imm...
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I’m a frightful curmudgeon at Christmas and avoid both roast turkey and Christmas pudding if at all possible. That being said, any turkey is imm...
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I'm going to the Ukraine next week. Is there a local tipple I should be trying ?
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Jonathan Ray
Ukraine is best-known for its sweet wines, thanks to the 'world's finest winery' built at Massandra by the Tsar in 1894. Wines produced here were ...
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Ukraine is best-known for its sweet wines, thanks to the 'world's finest winery' built at Massandra by the Tsar in 1894. Wines produced here were ...
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Question from
mrjones
Is it naff to order a cappuccino at the end of a meal?
Is it naff to order a cappuccino at the end of a meal?
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The Big Bear
Go ahead and order a breakfast coffee after your evening meal, whilst you’re at it why don’t you enjoy some ketchup with your meal, the chef will n...
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Go ahead and order a breakfast coffee after your evening meal, whilst you’re at it why don’t you enjoy some ketchup with your meal, the chef will n...
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Question from
Podette
I need to impress a US client with a bottle of something expensive. I was thinking red wine or whisky - any suggestions on the best online buys?
I need to impress a US client with a bottle of something expensive. I was thinking red wine or whisky - any suggestions on the best online buys?
Answer from
Jonathan Ray
Depends slightly on your budget. How much do you want to impress your client?! If you do want whisky and are happy to go up to 150 pounds then let...
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Depends slightly on your budget. How much do you want to impress your client?! If you do want whisky and are happy to go up to 150 pounds then let...
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Question from
itsterry
Is it safe to drink rose now ?
Is it safe to drink rose now ?
Answer from
Mimi Spencer
Rose is actually very cool now, but it has to be exceptionally cold, adn the sun must be shining
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Rose is actually very cool now, but it has to be exceptionally cold, adn the sun must be shining
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Question from
wendymae
I've just arrived at university and have discovered wine for the very first time. How much should I be prepared to spend on a bottle? My grant is non-existent
I've just arrived at university and have discovered wine for the very first time. How much should I be prepared to spend on a bottle? My grant is non-existent
Answer from
Jonathan Ray
The key is to shop around. On average, the British spend just £3.95 a bottle, which, when you take into account the VAT, tax, duty, costs of the b...
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The key is to shop around. On average, the British spend just £3.95 a bottle, which, when you take into account the VAT, tax, duty, costs of the b...
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Question from
Bubbaboo
I am on the wagon for the month of January. Can you suggest a tasty non-alcoholic alternative?
I am on the wagon for the month of January. Can you suggest a tasty non-alcoholic alternative?
Answer from
Jonathan Ray
I try to cut down in January too and find that I get through bucket-loads of Badoit. Being fizzy makes it more of a 'drink' somehow, but given tha...
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I try to cut down in January too and find that I get through bucket-loads of Badoit. Being fizzy makes it more of a 'drink' somehow, but given tha...
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Question from
wendymae
Screwcaps are OK aren't they?
Screwcaps are OK aren't they?
Answer from
Jonathan Ray
Yes they are. They will never have the same charm of cork, and the associated rituals, but their convenience and success in reducing the number of...
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Yes they are. They will never have the same charm of cork, and the associated rituals, but their convenience and success in reducing the number of...
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Question from
wendymae
I've a big family gathering coming up and am thinking of serving a claret I bought recently - 2001 Chateau Cissac. Do I need to decant it?
I've a big family gathering coming up and am thinking of serving a claret I bought recently - 2001 Chateau Cissac. Do I need to decant it?
Answer from
Jonathan Ray
No you don’t, but it’s not a bad idea. There are three main reasons for using a decanter. Firstly, bottles kept for any length of time in a dusty...
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No you don’t, but it’s not a bad idea. There are three main reasons for using a decanter. Firstly, bottles kept for any length of time in a dusty...
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Question from
mrjones
Is egg-nog still something to serve at Xmas? Is it really naff? Or cool?
Is egg-nog still something to serve at Xmas? Is it really naff? Or cool?
Answer from
Jonathan Ray
I wouldn’t say that it was exactly cutting edge, but perhaps I’ve missed something and it’s now retro-chic. Given that the classic ingredients for...
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I wouldn’t say that it was exactly cutting edge, but perhaps I’ve missed something and it’s now retro-chic. Given that the classic ingredients for...
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Question from
wendymae
Screwcaps are OK aren't they?
Screwcaps are OK aren't they?
Answer from
Jonathan Ray
Yes they are. They will never have the same charm of cork, and the associated rituals, but their convenience and success in reducing the number of...
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Yes they are. They will never have the same charm of cork, and the associated rituals, but their convenience and success in reducing the number of...
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Question from
Jade G
Olive or a twist in a martini?
Olive or a twist in a martini?
Answer from
Jonathan Ray
Julie Reiner at New York’s wonderful Flatiron Lounge makes a Martini by pouring two or three dashes of Noilly Prat over some ice in a mixing glass ...
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Julie Reiner at New York’s wonderful Flatiron Lounge makes a Martini by pouring two or three dashes of Noilly Prat over some ice in a mixing glass ...
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Question from
sinita83
I’M PLANNING A PARTY THIS CHRISTMAS AND WAS THINKING OF SERVING MULLED WINE. WHAT’S THE BEST RECIPE?
I’M PLANNING A PARTY THIS CHRISTMAS AND WAS THINKING OF SERVING MULLED WINE. WHAT’S THE BEST RECIPE?
Answer from
Jonathan Ray
Are you crazy?! There IS no best recipe for mulled wine. Heating up cheap red wine simply gives you heated-up cheap red wine no matter how many b...
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Are you crazy?! There IS no best recipe for mulled wine. Heating up cheap red wine simply gives you heated-up cheap red wine no matter how many b...
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Question from
mrjones
Is egg-nog still something to serve at Xmas? Is it really naff? Or cool?
Is egg-nog still something to serve at Xmas? Is it really naff? Or cool?
Answer from
Jonathan Ray
I wouldn’t say that it was exactly cutting edge, but perhaps I’ve missed something and it’s now retro-chic. Given that the classic ingredients for...
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I wouldn’t say that it was exactly cutting edge, but perhaps I’ve missed something and it’s now retro-chic. Given that the classic ingredients for...
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I'm having a party and want to serve cocktails. Which ones are the least naff? And the easiest to get right?
Answer from
MrsB
You really can't beat champagne! With a touch of the gorgeously coloured Creme de Cassis it will make a Kir Royale or why not try it with Sloe Gin ...
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You really can't beat champagne! With a touch of the gorgeously coloured Creme de Cassis it will make a Kir Royale or why not try it with Sloe Gin ...
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Question from
Podette
I need to impress a US client with a bottle of something expensive. I was thinking red wine or whisky - any suggestions on the best online buys?
I need to impress a US client with a bottle of something expensive. I was thinking red wine or whisky - any suggestions on the best online buys?
Answer from
Jonathan Ray
Depends slightly on your budget. How much do you want to impress your client?! If you do want whisky and are happy to go up to 150 pounds then let...
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Depends slightly on your budget. How much do you want to impress your client?! If you do want whisky and are happy to go up to 150 pounds then let...
Read on
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Question from
Vanessa Allen
I'm about to order my wine for Christmas. What do you recommend with turkey? And what for Xmas pud?
I'm about to order my wine for Christmas. What do you recommend with turkey? And what for Xmas pud?
Answer from
Jonathan Ray
I’m a frightful curmudgeon at Christmas and avoid both roast turkey and Christmas pudding if at all possible. That being said, any turkey is imm...
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I’m a frightful curmudgeon at Christmas and avoid both roast turkey and Christmas pudding if at all possible. That being said, any turkey is imm...
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Question from
SylvieG
You recently gave advice on what to drink with chocolate pudding and I loved your recommended Black Muscat. A friend was telling me about something chocolatey called Ruby or somesuch - can you enlighten me?
You recently gave advice on what to drink with chocolate pudding and I loved your recommended Black Muscat. A friend was telling me about something chocolatey called Ruby or somesuch - can you enlighten me?
Answer from
Jo
You should also try Pedro Ximenez.......it's delicious, syrupy, rich. I think it's made in barrels that have been used to make wine, sherry and br...
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You should also try Pedro Ximenez.......it's delicious, syrupy, rich. I think it's made in barrels that have been used to make wine, sherry and br...
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Question from
Bubbaboo
I am on the wagon for the month of January. Can you suggest a tasty non-alcoholic alternative?
I am on the wagon for the month of January. Can you suggest a tasty non-alcoholic alternative?
Answer from
Jonathan Ray
I try to cut down in January too and find that I get through bucket-loads of Badoit. Being fizzy makes it more of a 'drink' somehow, but given tha...
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I try to cut down in January too and find that I get through bucket-loads of Badoit. Being fizzy makes it more of a 'drink' somehow, but given tha...
Read on
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Question from
mrjones
I’ve heard pear cider is making a comeback – are there any brands in particular to look out for?
I’ve heard pear cider is making a comeback – are there any brands in particular to look out for?
Answer from
Nicola Jeal
Pear cider has now become tipple of choice – as drunk by Kate Moss on location (at a festival) or warmed up during the winter months. Kopparberg is...
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Pear cider has now become tipple of choice – as drunk by Kate Moss on location (at a festival) or warmed up during the winter months. Kopparberg is...
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