The best ‘second wines’ of the great estates
The ‘second wines’ of the great estates offer oenophiles investment opportunities with immediate dividends, writes Jonathan Ray If money were…
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On tax returns in ancient Rome
In ancient Rome, the wealthy liked to hold on to their money – and often went to extreme lengths to…
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How El Bulli’s influence on food endures
El Bulli’s influence on our food is set to endure as agricultural and food-transformative technologies are at the forefront of…
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La Mamounia hotel review: More than ready to saunter out into the post-covid sunshine
La Mamounia’s latest suit of clothes has it looking as effortlessly elegant as ever, and more than ready to saunter…
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How the return of major sporting events will symbolise our Covid recovery
The return of major sporting events in 2021 will symbolise our recovery from the ravages of Covid During the early…
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Barolo: An untapped wine investment in northwestern Italy
Investors should pay attention to Barolo, Piemonte, says Simon Larkin When the growers in any region proclaim back-to-back great vintages,…
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January books: four of the best reads out now
Looking for something to read this weekend? Here are three recommended reads from Spear’s Kleptopia By Tom Burgis (William Collins,…
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The scandalous high-society life of the formidable ‘Lady Killmore’ – book review
From Sydney suburbia to high society, a thorough biography charts the progress of ‘Lady Killmore’ Enid: The Scandalous High-Society Life…
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Mike Robinson is a restaurateur in the right place at the right time
The pandemic may have delayed the opening of Mike Robinson’s new restaurant in Bath, but now he’s up and running…
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The Year in Spear’s 2020: Our ten most-read pieces
Here are the ten most-read pieces on the Spear’s websites from this year like no other What a year. Without…
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How fashion looks forward after a torrid 2020
The likes of Kering, Richemont and LVMH built empires on non-stop schedules of runway shows, globe-trotting and new collections. Without…
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Why Swiss smartwatches are on a different planet from Apple
When it comes to smartwatches, the Swiss are on a different planet from Apple, says Timothy Barber
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The Fife Arms review: Hauser & Wirth founders’ supremely sophisticated Highlands hideaway
The Fife Arms is reborn as Scotland’s supremely sophisticated yet informally relaxed go-to Highlands hideaway, writes Andrew Harris Build it…
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Jaguar’s new F-Type reviewed: ‘Everything a GT should be’
The F-Type had already breathed new life into Jaguar and the GT in general. Its latest version is a joy…
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Monty Don – The Spear’s Midas interview
Gardening guru and writer Monty Don on his love of the great outdoors, his dogs… and a good stone How…
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Paradise found: On Lake Como’s timeless appeal
It may be no secret these days, but Italy’s greatest lake still takes your breath away ‘Oh, it’s that boring…
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‘Zen via the art of coffee machine maintenance’
There’s something pleasingly pared-down and contemplative about divining the perfect espresso by getting to know the inner workings of a…
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What we can learn from the Romans this Christmas
Even the Romans set special time aside to enjoy homely pleasures in midwinter, writes Daisy Dunn The Romans were always…
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The World of Fine Wine Announces the 2020 World’s Best Wine Lists
The World of Fine Wine has announced its 2020 World’s Best Wine Lists The top awards in the 2020 World’s…
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Jonathan Ray’s ‘top-notch’ wine and spirit releases for autumn
The autumn has brought a series of top-notch releases, from New World reds to champagne, and sweet wines to single…
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