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Leslie Williams

Leslie Williams

Langhe vineyards Barolo Nebbiolo grape

Wine with Leslie: This fragrant and fruit-driven Nebbiolo is a bargain

I adore the scents, flavours and textures to be found in even modest bottles of wine, and of course in great wines from say Burgundy, Bordeaux and Piedmont (to name just three of my favourite regions).

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

farmhouse Trullo in a wineyard near Alberobello

Wine with Leslie: Deep reds to savour from my Italian excursion

"I've frequently praised the wines of Puglia on this page, so it was wonderful to drink them in situ."

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

Wine producer mane tasting the product after harvest and grape fermentation process - Vinification, organic quality product and

Wine with Leslie: Rediscovering an Italian grape that almost went extinct

The Pecorino grape was brought back from the brink of extinction in the past two decades and now fills the wine lists and shelves during my recent visit to Italy

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Restaurant review: Persistence required to book a table here but it will be worth it

S Restaurant review: Persistence required to book a table here but it will be worth it

A magical place that brings food to meet your heart’s desires every 10 minutes

Sat, 31 May, 2025

Greek food background. Traditional different greek dishes.

Wine with Leslie: Greece has been making wine for millennia — here are three to try

Wine consumption was considered essential for the development of philosophical ideas, cf.: The modern Irish pub.

Fri, 30 May, 2025

A bottle of red wine in a feel of vines with a church

Wine with Leslie: The best bargains from the French wine sale

Selections this week are all from the Languedoc

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Restaurant review: Dining in original carriages from the Orient Express overlooking Lake Corrib

S Restaurant review: Dining in original carriages from the Orient Express overlooking Lake Corrib

The Pullman is only open a couple of months in its new guise and there is oodles of talent and potential

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Man pouring white wine in a glass at back-yard

Wine with Leslie: Don't be a wine snob, this week's bottles are fun and flavourful

Evolving from foolish snobbery

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Restaurant review: This space has somehow maintained a secretive vibe over the years

S Restaurant review: This space has somehow maintained a secretive vibe over the years

This is old school fine dining

Sun, 04 May, 2025

Waiter pouring a glas of cold rose wine, outdoor terrase, sunny day, green garden background

Wine with Leslie: These are my favourite rosés to enjoy this season, including a €9 bottle

My rosé suggestions below cover different price ranges and include a pet-nat

Fri, 02 May, 2025