Wine
Wine and cigars: Part II
In the second instalment of his series looking at the pairing of wine and cigars, Monty Cristo once again rapes Corney & Barrows cellars. This time, here’s had some help from cuban cigar importers Hunters & Frankau.
By Monty Cristo, published on 9 April 2012
Degò: Wine by trade, Italian by nature
Degò is an Italian restaurant and wine bar that’s so far removed from its Oxford Circus surroundings it will leave you disorientated.C all it cheesy if you like but really, it’s just flamboyant Italian.
By Qin Xie, published on 6 February 2012
The inappropriate use of wines
Qin Xie uses some very decent clarets for cooking wine. And has then had the audacity to defend herself. What’s your take? Is there a limit to the quality of wine you’re willing to sacrifice to the cooking pot?
By Qin Xie, published on 4 January 2012
Wine and cigars: Part I
While most people will list Scotch, Cognac, rum and port among the ideal cigar accompaniments, we suspect the truth is that a large percentage of cigar smokers drink wine with their smokes. Which is why we sent Monty Cristo, our man ‘on’ Havanas, to seek out the best cigar / wine pairings. Happy Friday!
By Monty Cristo, published on 9 December 2011
