James Lawrence
Just another lifestyle journalist and self confessed wine obsessive, passionate about discovering and promoting the lesser known wines and wine regions of the world. I am a frequent contributor to decanter.com, Wine and Food Travel.com, Wine Business International and The Drinks Business. In 2004, I went to study in Bilbao, Northern Spain. Luckily for me, the famous wine region of Rioja was just over an hour away by car :)
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LLB Law and Spanish.Interests
Wine, Food, Travel and anything remotely related to Spain. Emerging wine regions (Indian, Russia, Croatia, Turkey, etc). Big fan of Rioja and Champagne.Motto
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New London restaurant openings – spring 2013James Lawrence rounds up the best new London restaurants to grace us with their presence since the New Year. -
Top 5 vintage Champagnes: What makes prestige Champagne worth the extravagance?James Lawrence examines what makes a prestige Champagne worth the extravagance?
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Italian restaurants in London: A guide to my top 5James Lawrence searches out London's finest Italian restaurants for foodies - from rustic to modern cuisine. -
Tapas obsession: My favourite tapas bars in LondonJames Lawrence explores the origins of the UK's tapas food craze, and the best tapa bars in London. -
Regional UK restaurants: Taking the spotlight off LondonJames Lawrence shares his favourite restaurant destinations outside of London. -
Cave: The elephant in the sparkling wine roomJames Lawrence debunks the notion that Cava can only ever be cheap and cheerful supermarket fizz. -
Great British bake off: Divine cake recipes and top gadgets for baking perfectionJames Lawrence shares his favourite cake recipes and lists gadgets he cannot live without! -
London's Chinese food scene revolutionJames Lawrence explores some of the best Chinese restaurants in London, and the evolution towards regionalism. -
Successful restaurant start-up: A night at the Kitchen TableJames Lawrence meets with the founders of the Kitchen Table in Swansea and discovers just what makes a good local restaurant. -
What can Barcelona offer foodies from the UK?James Lawrence checks out the latest food trends in Catalunya's wonderful capital. -
Valentine's Day for foodies in EnglandJames Lawrence suggests some top indulgences for your foodie loved ones -
Chinese New Year is a foodie heavenJames Lawrence explores the cultural background of the vibrant Chinese New Year celebration, and some of the treats in-store for foodies.Also published on: -
My top 5 time saving kitchen gadgetsJames Lawrence suggests 5 fantastic, time saving kitchen appliances that every home should not be without. -
What can Hong Kong offer UK foodies?A guide to Hong Kong's immense food scene, with options for every budget. -
Indian cuisine in the UKJames examines the origins of the British love affair with curry. -
White Rioja: The less famous side of this great Spanish wine regionJames Lawrence investigates the less famous side of this great Spanish wine region -
Festive wines for under £15 and one blow-the-budget corkerFour fantastic, great value wines that are perfect for any Christmas celebration, and one stunning white for when you really fancy pushing the boat out
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My top 5 country hotel restaurants in the UKThe best country hotels in Britain today.
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Top 5 Christmas recipe booksJames Lawrence suggests 5 extra special cookery books to give some seasonal inspiration for your Christmas celebrations.
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Top rose Champagnes for ChristmasJames Lawrence suggests 5 extra special rose Champagnes to celebrate the festive season.
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New Zealand wine: The Cloudy Bay effectJames Lawrence investigates the origins of our love affair with New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.Also published on:
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Autumn wines for under £15James Lawrence suggests five fantastic, great value wines that will warm those chilly autumn nights.
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Swiss food culture and classic dishesJames Lawrence asks: Can Swiss food can compete with the world greats?
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Summer food and wine pairings – even if the sun doesn't shineJames Lawrence offers some great value wines to go with your summer menus!Also published on:
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Croatian cuisine – a snapshot of IstriaJames Lawrence explores the delights of Istrian cuisineAlso published on:
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Thai cuisine in the UK – on its way to becoming our favourite food?James Lawrence asks if Thai Cuisine could ever overtake curry as our favourite foodAlso published on:
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Bite-size Britain: Tapas obsession in London and beyondJames Lawrence explores to current tapas obsession, and lists five favourite places to enjoy tapas style dining in London.Also published on:
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Georgian cuisine: Khachapuri, anyone?James Lawrence checks out London's latest food fad - Georgian cuisine.Also published on:
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Afternoon-tea: Best places in LondonJames Lawrence goes in search of the perfect afternoon-tea experience.
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Wine nonsense: Top 10 wine mythsJames Lawrence exposes the myth that surround wine!Also published on:
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Most common faults in wineMost wine faults will only be rarely encountered, the exception to that rule being a corked bottle of wine.
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Any fun for foodies in Iceland?James Lawrence is wowed by Iceland's varied and exciting food scene during a recent weekend excursion.
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A beginners guide to wine and temperatureThe temperature at which a wine is served is something that is often given relatively little thought...
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Hunting for my supper at RoastJames Lawrence enjoys the novel concept of selecting his own ingredients at Borough Market for the Roast Treasure Hunt
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Hosting a wine party: preparation and wine tasting notesHow to taste, taste, taste at your very own wine tasting party.
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Beginners guide to hosting a wine tasting partyA informal guide to organising your own tasting party; from the right equipment to asking why exactly do we need tasting notes?
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Bottle shock: how to save those last glasses of wineJames Lawrence gives some tips on a wine's shelf life.
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A beginner's guide to Indian wineJames Lawrence explores the most unlikely of wine producing countries.
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Food and wine pairings: Andalucian chicken and Les Jamelles ViognierJames Lawrence's journey into the road less travelled of food and wine matching.
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Abrau-Durso: the rise of the Russian sparkling wineThe UK's wine drinkers have been given something a bit different, and it seems they quite like it! James Lawrence reports on the resurrection of this Russian wine legend and why Britain is the first European country to import a Russian sparkling wine?Also published on:
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Fine wines for chilly timesThe price might be low but the quality is high – five fantastic, winter warming wines that won't cost the earth but helped me through a recent cold spell.