Category: Food and Drink

In the 1980s Chilean Merlot became very popular but caused confusion by tasting different from Merlot produced elsewhere.

2018 Finest The Trilogy Malbec (Tesco £12)

2017 Douro “Castrum” Quinta do Crasto (Co-op £9.99)

We are flying high at The Lighthouse having won the Leicestershire Tourism Award for Best Casual Dining. What a joy!

Plans are well underway for the opening of our new Deli and Homewares Store, Cheese & Pickle, at Pennbury Farm in Great Glen.

Taste the Difference Pale & Dry Fino Sherry (Sainsbury’s £8.00 for 50cl)

Over the years I have seen many pictures in the newspapers of oddly-shaped vegetables that have raised a smile. However, I never expected such a surprise when I opened a pre-packed bag of potatoes recently.

Wine Note 2020 Specially Selected Vacqueyras

The recent COP26 conference has highlighted the climate change issues facing all of us. Whilst we certainly need the big players to come on board, we, as individuals, can also do our bit to make small changes which in turn can lead to big impacts. With this in mind let us consider food waste.

Do you find Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand a bit too gooseberry-like and aromatic? Is Sancerre too lean and grassy for you? Then try a happy medium from South Africa!