“Strawberries, cherries and an angel’s kiss in spring. My summer wine is really made from all these things.” So wrote Lee Hazelwood and sang Nancy Sinatra. Those same summer fruit scents are evident in many of today’s lighter wines, making them just right for long hot days, and balmy nights. One of those is rosé, […]

Buying wine may be a frustrating task if you don’t know much about the varieties, what foods they will pair with, and what to expect when you twist the cap off and pour. That’s where wine labels come to the fore. Knowing how to read the front and back labels on a wine bottle will […]

Home-made ice cream is a real treat and is so easy to make. I’m not sure where this recipe originated, but I’ve made it multiple times during the last 30 years, and it works every time. To vary the flavour, simply add fresh or pureed fruit, your favourite sweet sauce (chocolate, passionfruit, peppermint, caramel, vanilla) […]

Food and wine matching is an art. Not everyone knows what wines complement specific dishes, so it’s a huge help when a menu is composed with options selected by the experts. The staff at The George make it easy for you, seven days a week, for lunches and dinners. They know their wines, and their […]