Fiona Beckett

It's just as well I postponed this week's Friday 5 until today. It allowed me to squeeze in two more excellent places to eat in Cheltenham, which (just about) justifies me in touting this week's newsletter as a mini guide. Maybe a micro one but one which ... See more

I am broken. Three solid days of wine tastings - Sainsbury's, Tesco, The Wine Society, and Waitrose - each showing well over 100 wines. I didn't try them all, obviously, but I must have tasted over 350 wines this week. 'Great! Let's have your top tips the... See more

Say the word 'influencer' and chances are the reference will be greeted with a derisive snort. Yet we all attempt to influence the people we write for so what's the problem? There is - as I'm sure you're aware - a new breed of communicator whose main plat... See more

Offbeat wines to pair with lamb Tired of the usual matches at Easter? Here are some offbeat options for wines to pair with lamb Advice Follow us Get our daily fine wine reviews, latest wine ratings, news and travel guides delivered straight to your inbox.... See more

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