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Peter Ranscombe

When he’s not asking geeky questions in vineyards or distilleries, Peter Ranscombe writes about drinks for a range of magazines and websites. His debut historical thriller, Hare, is out now.

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Reviving Maturano

How do you bring a grape variety back from the dead?

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Inside the secret garden that makes gins change colour

Growing his own botanicals has helped Hamish Martin win a legion of fans for his gins – and create a relaxing retreat for wildlife and people alike

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Just the tonic: Edinburgh’s gin bars capture the festival spirit

Scotland’s capital city plays host to the largest celebration of the arts on the planet throughout August, and gin is fast becoming the drink of choice to toast the festivities

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Italy’s secret sparkling wine

The rolling hills south of Lake Iseo – home to Monte Isolo, Europe’s largest lake island – produce the grapes used to make Italy’s secret sparkling wine: Franciacorta

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Just say no: Russian anti-alcohol art

Russia’s problematic relationship with alcohol has inspired some powerful poster art

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Absinthe: the demon drink

Was the allure of absinthe – Romantic and malevolent by turns – simply the invention of the louche cafe crowd?

Writers

Peter Ranscombe

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Reviving Maturano

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Inside the secret garden that makes gins change colour

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Just the tonic: Edinburgh’s gin bars capture the festival spirit

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Italy’s secret sparkling wine

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Just say no: Russian anti-alcohol art

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Absinthe: the demon drink

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