Winemakers in England are growing in confidence with each passing vintage. Here are three of the best
Green peace: growers have come to realise that conditions in the south of England are perfect for chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier. Photograph: Marc Hill/Alamy Stock Photo
Green peace: growers have come to realise that conditions in the south of England are perfect for chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier. Photograph: Marc Hill/Alamy Stock Photo
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Hambledon Classic Cuvée, Hampshire, England NV (from £28.03, laywheeler.com; Waitrose; majestic.co.uk) When I started writing about wine around the turn of the millennium, most coverage of English wine portrayed an industry that was lacking in confidence. English winemakers seemed embarrassed, even a little defensive, about what they were doing making wine this far north. A typical piece would almost always say something like, “It’s not all eccentric retired generals with hobbies that got out of
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New Books on the Brain and What It Can and Canât Do
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USEFUL DELUSIONS
By Shankar Vedantam and Bill Mesler
233 pp. Norton. $27.95.
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Should we always advocate for truth? History tells us false beliefs can be dangerous, leading to genocide, racism and attacks on democracy. However, they can also bring harmony and help us thrive. Consider the health benefits of placebos or the comfort of religion. It is not the veracity, but the consequence, of a belief that makes it good or bad, Vedantam and Mesler argue. âLife, like evolution and natural selection, ultimately doesnât care about whatâs true.
Book Launch for The Hidden Spring: A Journey To The Source Of Consciousness
The Hidden Spring is the culmination of Mark Solms s scientific work: an attempt to solve the hard problem of consciousness. At this launch event, he will succinctly describe his book, followed by brief comments by the UCT heads of Neurosurgery, Physics and Philosophy, followed by questions from the audience.
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