
November 13, 2023
A Comprehensive Guide to Port for Christmas
By Tiffany Vernon, Copywriter Port is a Christmas staple for many during the festive season. Sumptuously sweet and rich, boasting layers of fruity flavours and spices – it’s not hard to see why th...

October 24, 2023
Food and Wine Pairing for Christmas
The tinsel and fairy lights are strung up, baubles adorn the fir tree and presents are hidden away in every crevice of the house. Now is the time to start preparing for the main event at Christmas: th...

October 19, 2023
Christmas Wines: Serving Suggestions
Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the festive period: Serving temperatures: Champagne & Sparkling – 6-10°C Light/medium-bodied white wines – 7-10°C Medium/ full-bodied (oaked) whi...

October 19, 2023
Christmas Wines: New Years Eve Celebrations
Add sparkle to your celebrations with a magnum of Pianer Prosecco DOCG Valdobbiadene, Le Colture Extra Dry, delicate white blossom aromas are followed by beautifully pure fruit on the palate and a su...

October 19, 2023
Christmas Wines: Relax and unwind on Boxing Day
Start the day with a brisk walk in the crisp winter sun or battle it out at the Boxing Day sales, no doubt the afternoon will then consist of snacking on leftovers and reclining at home. Pair your co...

October 19, 2023
Christmas Wine: A C&B Christmas Eve
Whatever your Christmas Eve tradition – last-minute shopping, wrapping presents until midnight while hanging up stockings, or catching up with friends and family ahead of the big day – the C&...

March 28, 2023
Sweet recipe: Simnel biscuits
Recipe by Helen White – from her blog helskitchen.co.uk. Chocolate aside, there’s some traditional tasty flavours knocking about at Easter that bring not just joy to the palate but fill the kitche...

March 27, 2023
Vegetarian recipe: Oyster Mushroom & Wild Garlic Vincisgrassi Lasagna
Vincisgrassi is a kind of deluxe lasagna that originates from the Marche region of Italy. Traditionally it uses prosciutto, porcini and truffles but this version is a bit easier on the wallet and work...

March 6, 2019
#BalanceForBetter in Novel Pairings
#BalanceForBetter International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day taking place on Friday 8th March, to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also ...

March 3, 2019
Matching wine and pancakes
You’re trying to pair wine and pancakes… are you mad, we hear you cry? It may not be one of our more traditional food pairing suggestions, but with a varied selection of toppings, fillings...