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Foraging – Let’s go wild!

Foraging – Let’s go wild!

Foraging is simply the gathering of wild foods from hedgerows and woodlands, something our ancestors used to do always and that is now coming back into fashion. It can be...

Foraging – Let’s go wild!

Foraging is simply the gathering of wild foods from hedgerows and woodlands, something our ancestors used to do always and that is now coming back into fashion. It can be...

A taste of Alsace

A taste of Alsace

Some years ago, I went with a party of clients to the fairytale land of Alsace in the autumn time when the Alsatian larder was at its best. We went...

A taste of Alsace

Some years ago, I went with a party of clients to the fairytale land of Alsace in the autumn time when the Alsatian larder was at its best. We went...

Last of the summer wine

Last of the summer wine

I don’t know about you but up here in the north of England we don’t really seem to have had a brilliant summer. Better than our partners over on the...

Last of the summer wine

I don’t know about you but up here in the north of England we don’t really seem to have had a brilliant summer. Better than our partners over on the...

A little taste of Austria

A little taste of Austria

One of the greatest and most simple dishes of the Austrian repertoire is the Wiener Schnitzel or Viennese Cutlet. One of these washed down with a refreshing glass of Gruner...

A little taste of Austria

One of the greatest and most simple dishes of the Austrian repertoire is the Wiener Schnitzel or Viennese Cutlet. One of these washed down with a refreshing glass of Gruner...

Rioja Wine - All You Need To Know!

Rioja Wine - All You Need To Know!

La Rioja is probably the most important and famous wine region of Spain. Although most noted for its red wines, it also produces some important white and rose wines. As...

Rioja Wine - All You Need To Know!

La Rioja is probably the most important and famous wine region of Spain. Although most noted for its red wines, it also produces some important white and rose wines. As...

Hola! A taste of Spain delivered to your door

Hola! A taste of Spain delivered to your door

For this week, we have selected a group of Spanish wines that have in common some great tastes. No matter whether you’re drinking them with food or just sitting and...

Hola! A taste of Spain delivered to your door

For this week, we have selected a group of Spanish wines that have in common some great tastes. No matter whether you’re drinking them with food or just sitting and...

Wine Producer of the month, August – Domaine Rapet

Wine Producer of the month, August – Domaine Rapet

  Domaine Rapet is an historic estate based in Pernand Vergelesses in the north of Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune.  Today it is run by Vincent and Sylvette Rapet and they...

Wine Producer of the month, August – Domaine Rapet

  Domaine Rapet is an historic estate based in Pernand Vergelesses in the north of Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune.  Today it is run by Vincent and Sylvette Rapet and they...

Cremant Wine - All you need to know!

Cremant Wine - All you need to know!

Cremant is a term used in France for certain sparkling wines. Originally it was a term used by the Champenois as well for wines that had a lower pressure than...

Cremant Wine - All you need to know!

Cremant is a term used in France for certain sparkling wines. Originally it was a term used by the Champenois as well for wines that had a lower pressure than...

Wine Producer Of The Month - Mi Terruno, Argentina

Wine Producer Of The Month - Mi Terruno, Argentina

A true family enterprise which dates back to 1960. Originally the Baigerria family bought and planted vineyards in some of Argentina's top growing regions until in 2004 they started producing...

Wine Producer Of The Month - Mi Terruno, Argentina

A true family enterprise which dates back to 1960. Originally the Baigerria family bought and planted vineyards in some of Argentina's top growing regions until in 2004 they started producing...

Chianti Wine - All You Need To Know

Chianti Wine - All You Need To Know

Tuscany has become one of the most loved areas of Italy for British touristsbut for many years before, Chianti, its most famous export, has been a muchloved wine of the...

Chianti Wine - All You Need To Know

Tuscany has become one of the most loved areas of Italy for British touristsbut for many years before, Chianti, its most famous export, has been a muchloved wine of the...

Burgundy Wine - All You Need To Know

Burgundy Wine - All You Need To Know

Burgundy is a region in the central eastern part of France that is famous for its wines. However from a vinous point of view, there are several subregions which go...

Burgundy Wine - All You Need To Know

Burgundy is a region in the central eastern part of France that is famous for its wines. However from a vinous point of view, there are several subregions which go...

Wine Producer Of The Month - Corte Adami

Wine Producer Of The Month - Corte Adami

This fine estate with offices and cellars based in the heart of the town of Soave, is run in exemplary fashion by the Adami family and has been since 2004...

Wine Producer Of The Month - Corte Adami

This fine estate with offices and cellars based in the heart of the town of Soave, is run in exemplary fashion by the Adami family and has been since 2004...