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Heartland Stickleback Red, South Austrailia 2012   Fragrant, spicy, juicy and full bodied. A rich violet / purple colour. Chocolate spice and black fruit characters of cherry and plum on the pal...

The recipe: I looked at recipes from Larousse Gastronomique, James Martin, Delia Smith and Anthony Bourdain for this recipe – all classics in their own right. The addition of the carrots came from Bou...

Spaghetti Bolognese - the essentials Everyone has a favourite Bolognese recipe and here is mine. The secret to this one is the fennel seed which adds a really interesting fresh, herby note. Classic It...

£12.95  Now £10.95   Bright deep colour, spicy, perfumed black fruit aroma. Elegant and pure, rich yet wonderfully soft texture. Full-bodied but beautifully silky. This wine has won more trophi...

The Love Grass Shiraz, d'Arenberg 2009 £13.95  Now £9.95   "Mid-crimson and Bright colour; a bright, effusive and quite pure red-fruited bouquet, with the palate delivering an even, fresh and fi...

Now that I’ve started to feel a little bit Christmassy, I’ve decided to mark the beginning of December and the build up to Christmas by looking at the perfect mulled wine recipe. I often wonder what...

Wine of the night | Bogle Petite Sirah California 2012 This recipe is definitely one to try for bonfire night, but needs preparing the day before, so planning ahead is necessary.  A great meal for a f...

Antu Ninquén Cabernet Carmenere 2012 Chile Deliciously ripe fruit dominates the nose, supported with spicy vanilla notes. The palate is full and concentrated but rounded and easily approachable, offer...

Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy spending my weekends out and about just as much as the next person, and love discovering new things to do and places to see, but sometimes there is nothing better than swa...

By Angela Mount Roast Beef is arguably the national dish of England with the sumptuous, succulent piece of meat served up at patriotic celebrations all over the country.  It graces our tables through...