Who says white wine is only for summer? Think again, says Tunbridge Wells Business Magazine’s Drinks Editor James Viner. Winter calls for a change of pace. Swap light summer whites for rich, full-bodied, barrel-matured bottles that bring warmth, texture and comfort to long winter evenings. A world away from July’s crisp, unoaked Sauvignons and Muscadets, these…
From crackling log fires and comforting classics, to impressive specials and slick service, The Little Brown Jug shows exactly why this much-loved country pub continues to set the benchmark for glorious gastro dining says Eileen Leahy When it comes to charming local gastro country pubs The Little Brown Jug in Chiddingstone Causeway practically wrote the…
From English fizz to velvety fortified wines, our drinks editor James Viner has something to suit every palate. Read on to discover his specially curated list of ten exquisite bottles to elevate every festive toast… If ever there were an excuse to open something special, it’s at Christmas. After a busy autumn of press tastings, I’ve…
Tunbridge Wells Business Magazine’s Drinks Editor James Viner explains why southern Rhône reds are the smart buy this autumn and selects seven standout bottles worth your attention Autumn calls for wines that warm both glass and soul. Côtes du Rhône reds are perfectly just that – generous, steeped in history, comforting, and surprisingly affordable. In…
Tunbridge Wells Business Magazine Drinks Editor, James Viner, uncorks his favourite magnum picks you’ll want on your radar. They’re practical, show-stopping, and will age gracefully – and definitely impress guests at your next dinner party… A sommelier’s dry wit sums up the majesty of a magnum (150cl) perfectly: “A bottle gets the chat started; a magnum…
Richard Maher is Operations Manager at the Sankey’s group, which runs two hospitality sites in Tunbridge Wells, The Old Fish Market and Sankey’s Seafood Kitchen & Bar. It has also recently acquired The George & Dragon pub in Speldhurst, has two popular fish shops and is currently celebrating its 45th year in business. Here Richard,…
For nearly a quarter of a century, Richard Phillips and his team have kept Thackeray’s at the top of its gastro game. Eileen Leahy discovers the key ingredients that have contributed to the restaurant’s enduring appeal… Stepping over the centuries-old threshold at Thackeray’s and into this iconic establishment always feels very special. The restaurant, which…
As August temperatures continue to climb, many wine lovers instinctively reach for rosés or whites, but reds can be just as refreshing when served at the right temperature says James Viner. This month our Drinks Editor explores a refreshing red wine trend: light reds served cool to drink with gusto when the mercury rises… Chill…
Jo Ginn of Wine Garden of England, a collective of nine Kent vineyards, tells us all about the success of its recent Summer Celebration and this month shines a spotlight on glorious Gusbourne, producer of some of the industry’s best sparkling and still wines… Summer in Kent is turning out to be rather fabulous this…
Once a legendary local haunt, The Spotted Dog in Penshurst is enjoying a bold new chapter under the stewardship of Laurence Bowes. Eileen Leahy meets the hospitality entrepreneur to discover how he is breathing new life into this historic hostelry… Back in the late 1980s and 1990s, The Spotted Dog pub, located in picturesque Penshurst,…
