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reviews Wines Books Atul’s Curries of the World Atul Kocchar Gerard Bertrand Saint Chinian, Syrah/Mourvèdre, Absolute Press £20 Languedoc, France 2010 £11.99 Always a bit of an event, whenever uber-chef Atul Kochhar launches something new. So it’s nice to know that his latest cookery book, Atul’s Curries of the World, is reason enough to celebrate as it’s a fine addition to one’s book collection. The title says it all – with recipes from around the globe encompassing different meats such as lamb, beef, goat, duck and game, and even vegetables are given a look in and brought to us in very easy-to-replicate recipes. Good on you Mr Kochhar! Owned by the vineyard’s namesake and ex-rugby player, Gerard Bertrand is one of southern France’s largest vineyards. This red blend is a part of the Saint Chinian appellation, which has seen its reputation improve drastically for warm and spicy reds in recent decades. This wine’s colour is medium, rich garnet and its nose offers berry jam and peppers. On the palate it has a medium body, tickling tannins and subtle fruit. Pair this tasty wine with mild lamb and game. Jerusalem Yotam Ottolenghi Gerard Bertrand Gri ́