The Hotel du Vin & Bistro Wimbledon, in Cannizaro Park was the beautiful setting for the first ever UK Wine Awards luncheon and presentation on Wednesday 19th July. Major sponsors, Country Life, Hotel du Vin and Waitrose gathered with English and Welsh wine producers, judges, journalists and key members and supporters of the UK wine industry to celebrate and to congratulate the medal and trophy-winners. Following the unveiling of the award winners during English Wine Week in May, with Hampshire’s...Read more

Wine lovers please be aware it’s that time of the year again- English Wine Week (English Wine Week 2016 will take place between Saturday 28th May - Sunday 5th June). Over the Week, vineyards and outlets across the country will be highlighting English wines; including offering an opportunity to taste and get to know English wines better. English Wine Week sounds like the perfect excuse (as if we need one!)to learn more about the fabulous wines we produce in England...Read more

The-Boomers movie & wine night In an innovative section (we’d like to think!), we thought we coalesce two of our much-loved indulgences; Movie’s & Wine. Here our resident wine expert (having completed the Christie’s wine course- and still standing!) suggests a bottle to uncork whilst enjoying a few of the latest DVD releases. The movie: The Intern Robert DeNiro stars alongside Anne Hathaway in this delightful comedy. DeNiro plays 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker who after retiring discovers it’s not all...Read more

Burns night cocktails If you’re celebrating Burns night and know your ‘Whisky’ from your ‘Whiskey’ here’s a few suggestions ATHOLL BROSE Ingredients: 25 g medium oatmeal 2 tbsp clear heather honey 2 tbsp Macallan 10 year old whisky 284 ml double cream (heavy cream) Glass: Martini Garnish: Raspberries or blueberries Preparation: Toast the oatmeal either by tossing and stirring it continuously over a medium heat in a non-stick pan or by putting in a dish in an oven and stirring...Read more