THE SWARTLAND EVOLVES

Indulge yourself  with some sugar and spicethis grey January with Olia's sweet steam buns and apple. For the curious amongst you, why not embrace a surprising yet sensational wine pairing.

Mischief & Mayhem is a relatively new project in the context of Burgundy. Jo Lory spoke to co-founder Michael Ragg to find out the story behind him and his wife Fiona Traill-Stevenson's leap from loving Burgundy, to living there and setting up a successful winery from scratch.

Do you secretly dread that little piece of ‘theatre’ at the start of a meal when the sommelier asks you to taste the wine? Jamie Goode author of Flawless. Understanding Faults in Wine runs through the most common wine faults and how to recognise them. But also makes the point that some so-called faults, can also be part of a wines character.

Olia shares her family's recipe for chicken and rabbit stew. This rich winter dish combines comforting flavours and textures guraranteed warm your heart and belly over the holidays. Pair with a glass of Vin de Jardin 2016 for ultimate enjoyment.

Jamie Goode looks at neighbouring regions, and new fine wine hotspots, Burgenland in Austria and Sopron in Hungary. Once joined under the Austro-Hungarian Empire, today they share common grapes, terroir, and sometimes winemakers.

Ideal for an intimate dinner for two, this rich, boldly flavoured fish recipe is perfect served with a chilled glass of the Little Frances Semillon.