Inspired by the “Best of British” exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery, Greville Havenhand looks once more at the wines of England and Wales. I make no apology for returning to our native wines. They improve year [...]
Food & Drink Articles
A Surfeit of Plums
The birds and wasps can hardly fly they are so full of plum, and still the Dulwich plums come and come, ripening relentlessly. Has anyone any interesting recipes using plums? Please give ideas in the [...]
A Loo With a View (and a Café Too)
This loo probably has the best view in London (for a loo), if not the best urban view in the world. From the seat you can see the O2 Arena, Canary Wharf, past Big Ben [...]
Dulwich Wine Society in Champagne and Chablis
The Dulwich Wine Society goes on a foreign vineyard tour each year. This year was to the Aube and the Yonne. DOV contributor Greville Havenhand was one of the organisers. Ten years ago two or three [...]
What Sickert would have drunk in Venice
The Sickert in Venice exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery showed his fondness for bars and tavernas. Greville Havenhand ponders on what he might have drunk – and what you might drink today. It is not [...]
Healthy Chocolate??
Twix now and summer I hear a Snicker, a Wispa from many a client that they need a Boost to Revel in recognition of their healthy work over the winter!! Can we enjoy a healthier [...]
"Winegeese" – the Irish Wine Diaspora
On St. Patrick’s Day wine columnist Greville Havenhand looks at the unexpected influence of Irish exiles and their families on the world of wine. Wandering around the attractive Port of Kinsale I came upon a [...]
In Vino Veronese
Wine columnist Greville Havenhand was prompted by the Veronese exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery to ponder on the city of the artist’s birth and its region’s wines. Verona, ancient crossroads between Germany, Austria and Central [...]
