Sipping wine in the sunny south of France Languedoc Wine Tastings & Tours For over two decades, La Garrigue  was more than a restaurant—it was a love letter to the Languedoc, tucked into the heart of Edinburgh. Under Jean-Michel’s care, the restaurant became a haven for rustic French cooking, generous hospitality, and unforgettable wine. Now, with the restaurant closed, he turns the page and invites friends old and new to join him in celebrating the next chapter: one rooted

Organic rosé cuvée Château Galoupet - an organic wine estate located on the Mediterranean coast in the Côtes de Provence appellation, has introduced G de Galoupet , a new certified organic rosé cuvée. The estate, acquired by Moët Hennessy in 2019, is recognized for its commitment to biodiversity and sustainable viticulture, with practices that span from vineyard management to packaging innovation. Vintage & Terroir   The 2024 vintage of G de Galoupet  reflects the estate’s

Photo: Elizabeth Bowman Bite was delighted to attend a flavour-packed evening celebrating two iconic Italian staples — Grana Padano PDO and Prosecco DOC — hosted by Diana Thompson of Wine Events Scotland and cheese expert Ned Palmer of Cheese Tasting Co UK. Set in the elegant surrounds of Divino Enoteca, the event was part of the Cheers and Cheese to EU campaign, designed to showcase the harmony between these two protected Italian products. Read our review of Divino Enotec

Tim Shand, winemaker Tim Shand is Chief Winemaker at Voyager Estate, a pioneering organic winery in Western Australia’s renowned Margaret River region. Known for his thoughtful, terroir-driven approach, Tim brings a wealth of experience from celebrated wineries across Australia and abroad, including Domaine Dujac and Château Margaux. His winemaking style strikes a balance between precision and creativity, producing wines that are both elegant and expressive. Since joining Voy

The menu runs until Sept 7 From 25th August to 7th September, Bar Prince at The Balmoral is serving up something truly unexpected: a tasting menu that pairs artisan gelato with fine wines and Champagne. In collaboration with the legendary Jannettas Gelateria of St Andrews. . A Family Affair with Italian Roots Jannettas Gelateria, founded in 1908, is now helmed by fifth-generation brothers Lewis and Ross Hazel. With Sicilian heritage and a deep commitment to craftsmanship, the

Champagne Afternoon Tea During a recent visit to Gleneagles , Bite Mag participated in an exclusive Moët & Chandon tasting that traced...

The event was held at Taisteal When acknowledged ‘Queen of Rosé’ Elizabeth Gabay MW , author of the definitive bible on pink wine ,...

Diana Thompson of Wine Events Scotland continues her journey into the art of wine selection. For this issue, Diana interviewed three...

Like a breath of fresh air! With sunny skies on the horizon and rosé season in full swing, searches for the tipple are up 138% this month...

(Left to right, Emma Hemy, Restaurant Manager and Chef de Cuisine Mathew Sherry)   On Monday, 16th June , Chef de Cuisine Mathew Sherry...

East Pier Another escape to the East Neuk, where, on Saturday, we made a significant dent in the wine cellars of The Peat Inn to...

There will be a range of Champagne, crémants, by the bottle and by the glass Cuvée , a new Champagne, wine and cheese bar, is set to open...

William Street Giles Cooke & Paddy Gilhooley While enjoying our meal at Edinburgh wine bar, The Green Room , we spot an upcoming...

Head Sommelier Callum McCann One of Edinburgh’s most celebrated restaurants, Number One , has been awarded 2 Californian Stars by The...

Diana Thompson I’m delighted to introduce a new series to Bite Magazine, exploring the art of selecting the perfect wine from a...

Slonk Wines arranged an evening to show off their exclusive new producer Tenute Navarra . Ambassador Mattia presents a range of central Sicily’s finest while Jack & Scott of Marchmont’s pride & joy, the small but sublime Argile chef’s table restaurant, serve up a storm of creatively faultless food. This young winery at Butera, with holdings of 175ha in the DOCG appellation of Cerasuolo di Vittoria and also producing olive oil & almonds, is the joy of Toto Navarra’s family,

Rose Murray Brown brings us this event in the delightful Riddle’s Court venue, celebrating the delicious and exceptionally varied wines...

¡‘Vamos a tomar un vermut!’ ‘Let’s go and have a vermut’ is the way a Madrileño will suggest a drink out with pals to get together. ...

Carmenére Harvest - Matt Wilson_ Before participating in a masterclass, my perception of this South American nation was largely limited...

Have you ever wondered if your Prosecco comes from the plains or the hills? Prosecco is seen as an unpretentious drink perfect for...

The Thracians were an ancient ethno-cultural group whose land in South Eastern Europe encompassed northern Greece, Romania, northwest...

A range of sherries As we approach the end of the year I am happy to have ticked off some foodie resolutions for 2023. One of these...

Champagne lifestyle on a lemonade budget? Lidl’s got you covered this Christmas. The supermarket today reveals its award-winning...

Old Town Italian restaurant wins three coveted restaurant awards This year’s Scottish Italian Awards saw one Edinburgh restaurant...

Recently we attended a Glasgow meetup of the Institute of Wines & Spirits (IWSS), which holds bi-monthly events in both central belt...

Sherry and Scotland have a deeply connected past with Edinburgh’s first records of drinking it dating back to 1548. The city even has its own Cadiz street, named after the Spanish port where Sherry barrels were dispatched out of before being shipped into Leith. It’s a fascinating past and for Scotland, these barrels offer greater meaning as when they arrived in town the wine would be poured into bottles and the casks snapped up by eager whisky merchants who discovered by refi

Sake, the Japanese rice wine, and its unique properties are still not widely known in Scotland despite some mixologists using it more and...

“Us Spaniards like to complicate things!” says Miguel Crunia of Fion Wines “First we ask you to drink Cava then we ask you to drink...

The Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival is an annual event in Edinburgh that is held in October every year. There is also always a special...

Festival pop-ups Miguel Crunia, Edinburgh-based Sommelier and co-owner at Fion Wines (importer & online merchant) has been listed as...

Wine Regions Wine Events Scotland is fast becoming the gold standard for educational wine tastings in Edinburgh and the masterclasses...

Wine Events Scotland is delighted to bring Edinburgh’s first Greek Wine Fair to The Assembly Rooms. It will showcase the brilliance and...

Diana of Wine Events Scotland brings a spring treat to the beautiful Riddles Court in Edinburgh with Matt Walls, author of the Classic...

After beer, wine is the second most consumed drink in the world. It is also one of the most liked drinks. Additionally, the wine industry...