Romania has made wine for over 6,000 years and still cultivates lots of indigenous grapes (e.g. fetească neagră, fetească regală) as well as imported noble ones

It is relatively early days for Bang, so I’m sure they will tighten things up in the coming months

Here are three to try, including one from Rosalía’s part of the world.

First appearing commercially in 1921, there have only been 45 vintages and we tasted the just-released 2015. Sadly this is not a wine for everyone as it costs over four figures but you could see it as an investment, possibly. 

Yes, we had a misstep in our meal but it was more than compensated for

Pink has become one of the colours of the day, so, of course, I recommend a food-friendly rosé below as well as a craft pink gin

I last reviewed Spitalfields in September 2019, shortly after it opened. Stephen McAllister’s menu arrived fully formed, full of instant classics, most of which are still on the menu today

Grenache plantings may have reduced a little in recent years but it is still the primary grape in Côtes-du-Rhône, Provence and much of Southern France

While we wait for spring weather, let’s look for warmth and sustenance in the Southern Hemisphere.

Hang Dai’s menu is a mix of small and larger plates, with everything designed for sharing, and there is also the option of a ‘family style’ tasting menu