Spanish Rioja and Tapas for MSN Food and Drink

"Spain's Rioja wine has long been associated with British wine-lovers and today we consume a third of all the wine they produce. If you're not familiar with the region, its wine and accompanying tapas, now's a great time to get acquainted."

I am now the food and drink editor for the MSN Food and Drink website, part of Microsoft, one of the world's biggest software companies and website producers. The new website, in association with Sainsbury's supermarket, has features, recipes, tips and practical advice for a wide variety of food and drink areas.

This Spanish Rioja wine and tapas feature is my first feature for the MSN Food channel.

To read the article in full, go to the Spanish Rioja and tapas feature on the MSN Food and Drink channel.

To read more about Craig Butcher, freelance food, drink and travel journalist, visit the Craig Butcher website Read More......

Christmas wines for delicious. magazine

"While Christmas lunch usually decides itself, matching wines to the fruits of your labours on the big day can be a trickier affair. Craig Butcher got some corking advice from the experts at the brilliantly-named wine merchants Planet of the Grapes."

To read the full wine-buying for Christmas guide by freelance food and drink journalist Craig Butcher for the delicious magazine website, including reviews of Tanners Wines, Virgin Wines, From Vineyards Direct and Naked Wines click here. Read More......

Homage to Fromage - For GQ.com

"Learn how to pair cheese and alcohol for the perfect match.

"Just because cheese often heralds a meal's finale, doesn't mean you can't continue enjoying a tipple alongside it. There are an incredible variety of drinks that complement cheese. From lively hoppy ales to a dry sherry or full-bodied white wine, there's no reason you can't find your ideal match and wrap up your cheese course with a quaffable little number."

Click here to read the full cheese and alcohol matching feature on GQ.com Read More......