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Worth the wait: Our top 3 slow-cooker recipes

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Surely there's nothing better than coming home to a bubbling pot of delicious goodness ready to eat. The slow-cooker has been making a come-back over the last few years and we're all for it. With the nights getting danker and darker there really is nothing better than a hearty meal and a good glass of wine. Here are three of our favourite recipes. Continue reading →

Autumn wines: it's time to get cosy

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It's all starting to feel a bit autumnal isn't it? Time to put the heating on, find your dusty slippers that have been hiding under the sofa all summer, and get cosy with some warming reds. Here are three wines that will be in our wine rack this autumn... Continue reading →

Great British Bake Off - 5 Cake & Wine Pairings

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With the return of Channel 4's Great British Bake Off, Tuesday nights are once again Bake Off night. The perfect night of TV, wine and sofa time. Tonight on the show it's Cake Week which got us thinking about Cake and Wine pairings. Here are 5 to try... Continue reading →

5 Champagne Food Pairings you have to try

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We all know about classic food and Champagne pairings - oysters, caviar - but what about something a bit different? Here are 5 food and Champagne pairings that we're loving at the moment: Continue reading →

Wines to be thankful for

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With Thanksgiving less than one month away, our own resident American Claire, has rounded up her top picks for the ultimate Thanksgiving dinner. Make note even if you're not celebrating on the 23rd of November, as these wines are also perfect for Christmas dinner! Continue reading →

Burns Night Special

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Next Wednesday, 25th January people around the country will be celebrating Burns Night, one of Tom's favourite holidays after spending 4 years in Edinburgh during university. If you're planning a big haggis dinner in celebration, make sure you serve it with the best wines. Continue reading →

Wine Wisdom - Christmas Day Drinking

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Last call for Christmas wines! Tom and Christian have put together two handpicked cases for the Christmas day to cover all occasions and meals. From am to pm, this selection has got you covered. Watch Tom's video below to find out what he'll be drinking on the big day. Our cut-off date for Christmas deliveries is 18th of December, so make sure you order in time. Continue reading →

Discover Lombardy - Casoncelli alla Bresciana

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Bringing you the second Lombardy inspired recipe that our guests enjoyed at our recent "Discover Lombardy" day in partnership with Consorzio Franciacorta. Christine Smallwood, author of "An Appetite for Lombardy" delights us with another recipe from her book. This time it's a local speciality from Brescia - a pasta dish with added melted butter and sage leaves, which makes it a treat for the taste buds. Continue reading →

Discover Lombardy - Polpettine di Zucchini

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Earlier this month, we organised a sumptuous afternoon with food and sparkling wine of Lombardy, in partnership with Consorzio Franciacorta. We were thrilled to have Christine Smallwood there, author of An Appetite for Lombardy, to introduce the participants to the gastronomy of the Northern Italian region. The guests fell in love with the food and photos of the dishes took social media by storm. Inspired by the amazing response, Christine shared two simple yet sophisticated recipes from her book that are quick and easy to make at home. Continue reading →