Cheers to six tasty Cabernet Sauvignons!
Late-budding, relatively late-ripening, full-bodied and often tannic, the planet’s most-prized Cabernet Sauvignons have historically come from Bordeaux, particularly from the communes of Margaux, Saint-Julien, Pauillac and Saint-Estèphe. Let’s raise a glass to this much-admired grape. Cheers! 2022 Chassaux et Fils IGP Atlantique Rosé, France (£6.49, Aldi, groceries.aldi.co.uk) Snap up this dry, crunchy, medium-bodied, Atlantic […]
Treat yourself to the best of The West End
Feast on performances by some of the UK’s best vocalists at Trinity Theatre’s first fundraising gala event of the year on Sunday, June 4, says Michelle Wood An integral part of the Tunbridge Wells arts community, the Trinity Theatre is still standing strong after several difficult years of funding challenges in the wake of Covid. […]
Celebrate with seven corking Chardonnays
This week Times Drinks Editor James Viner raises a glass to International Chardonnay Day, which this year is celebrated on Thursday May 25… More neutral in aroma and flavour than aromatic Sauvignon Blanc, the early budding, early ripening (making it suitable to grow in a cool region) and globetrotting white grape of Burgundy (where it […]
Six sensational rosés for summer sipping
Times Editor Michelle Wood channels the warmer weather with these top pink drops… Who can resist the silky styling of a pink wine? While we’re seduced by the strawberry, peach and redcurrant flavours, it’s not always easy to pin down exactly what you’re tasting – apart from the fact it’s downright delicious. The perfect […]
Cheers to Sauvignon Blanc!
Times Wine Editor James Viner identifies five bottles of the ever-popular variety for International Sauvignon Blanc Day on May 5 Fling open the windows and grab a bottle of aromatic, crisp and zesty Sauvignon Blanc – by far the most familiar and popular of the white grape varietals. Spring is here and it’s time […]
Literature Festival set to offer a little something for everyone
The Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival returns this year from Thursday May 11 to Sunday May 14. As a community event that celebrates the love of literature, the Festival is set to showcase a broad range of talented voices from some of the nation’s favourite writers, to local up-and-coming authors – there is something for everyone […]
A festival of delights for literary lovers
From children’s authors and art podcasters, to television icons and a first TW Comicon, this year’s Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival has something for everyone… After a successful debut in 2022, the Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival will once again return to the town from Thursday May 11 to Sunday May 14. This year’s festival includes […]
Seven cracking wines to raise a glass to at Easter
With the bank holiday weekend just a hop away, this week our Drinks Editor, James Viner, has the sweetest selection of drinks to pair with a classic roast lamb, Good Friday fish and even Easter eggs – or to just simply enjoy with friends and family… Last-minute Easter bubbly Marks & Spencer Found Blanquette […]
It’s a kind of magic that rocked the Assembly Hall
For moments in this show, the audience might have felt themselves transported to Wembley Stadium as they were immersed in this fabulous tribute to Queen… Magic Queen, one of Europe’s top Queen tribute bands, took to the stage at the Assembly Hall on Saturday night (April 1) in a show that certainly did not […]
Get savvy about Sauvignon Blanc this spring
Times Drinks Editor James Viner welcomes a new crop of aromatic and zesty Sauvignon Blanc… All-conquering dry, simple to recognise, fresh, fabulously aromatic, zesty Sauvignon Blanc, the parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, is easily the most well-liked grape variety in the UK. According to NielsenIQ intelligence data, in 2021 we spent nearly £1bn retail (£973m) […]
