Christmas In Full Swing With These Winter Recipes And Ideas

Get yourself in the mood with these Christmas recipes and present ideas; OriGINal Sin 50 ml King of Soho Gin 1 slice root ginger 1 barspoon Runny Honey 15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice 125 ml Pressed Apple Juice Method: Muddle the ginger in the bottom of a cocktail shaker, add the other ingredients and shakeContinue reading “Christmas In Full Swing With These Winter Recipes And Ideas”

Gallo Show Off The Perfect Christmas Pairing

Get your Christmas teeth stuck into a Gallo Family Vineyards Autumn Red with venison steak, blackberry sauce and horseradish and potato rosti! Serves 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Ingredients –  · 4 venison steaks (use beef if you can’t source venison) · 1tsp black peppercorns · 1tsp dried mugwort (optional) ·Continue reading “Gallo Show Off The Perfect Christmas Pairing”

Fizz & Chips? Infographic Reveals Drinks Experts Top Pairings, 2015 Drink Predictions

‘Fizz & Chips’ Judges from the IWSC Share Top Tips Drinks experts from around the world who judge for the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), have shared their top recommendations for everyday food and wine pairings. Highlights include partnering your fish and chips with a glass of champagne for the ultimate ‘Fizz & Chips’Continue reading “Fizz & Chips? Infographic Reveals Drinks Experts Top Pairings, 2015 Drink Predictions”

Frontera

When it comes to wine I’ll admit, I don’t know too much compared to my experiences with spirits and beer. I’ve covered various tastings within the site and tried my fair share of wines over the years, but it’s rare I get the chance to try a selection of the same brand in one go.Continue reading “Frontera”

Robinsons Announce New UK Wine Partnership With Bodegas Forcada Rioja

A new partnership between Robinsons Brewery and Bodegas Forcada will see 5 exclusive wines imported to the UK market for the very first time. The range of wines, produced by David Forcada and his family in the Baja region of Rioja, have been produced from vineyards that are between 60 to 100 years old andContinue reading “Robinsons Announce New UK Wine Partnership With Bodegas Forcada Rioja”

Low Alcohol & Infused Wine Trends Break New Ground With Arniston Bay Infusions

Full on flavour, light on alcohol, Arniston Bay’s new Infusions is the trend revolutionising the wine aisle this Autumn. Look out for this fresh new taste in your local Tesco store. Arniston Bay Infusions will define this year’s infused global wine trend. Fed-up with high alcohol, heavy drinks, wine drinkers have been looking for lighterContinue reading “Low Alcohol & Infused Wine Trends Break New Ground With Arniston Bay Infusions”

THAT’S A WRAP! The IWSC Announce Trophy Results

Award-winning film director, Francis Ford Coppola wins prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) Trophy for his wine. It is not only the Hollywood A-lists in front of the screen such as Brangelina that are producing quality wine. Renowned American film director, producer and screenwriter Francis Ford Coppola best known for films including The GodfatherContinue reading “THAT’S A WRAP! The IWSC Announce Trophy Results”

IWSC Releases Beautiful South Wine Results

The 10th September saw the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) announce its Beautiful South wine results at the Wines of the Beautiful South, London Olympia. A strong performance was seen by South Africa, as they topped the Beautiful South medal leader board with an impressive 632 medals. Eight Gold Outstanding medals were awarded in theContinue reading “IWSC Releases Beautiful South Wine Results”

‘Pint Of The Usual Sir? No I’ll Have A Glass Of Claret Please’

Some countries look down their noses at the British and deride us for our lack of taste and knowledge relating to food and drink excellence, however new research on 2,000 Brits found that over two thirds (73%) understand that the UK is not a top wine producer in the world and almost the entire nationContinue reading “‘Pint Of The Usual Sir? No I’ll Have A Glass Of Claret Please’”

Enjoy A Family Mothers Day With Gallo

Perfect for sipping with chocolate treats or serving alongside a delicious Sunday roast, these Gallo favourites will bring the occasion to mum in a variety of ways: Gallo Family Vineyards Summer Red is a refreshing, sweeter wine, bursting with flavours of cherry, pomegranate and raspberry. Best served chilled, it’s perfect for serving on Mother’s DayContinue reading “Enjoy A Family Mothers Day With Gallo”