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The Perfect Partner To The King Of Roasts

Laura | 19 Oct 2014

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...

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The Weekend Edit | Treat Yourself

Laura | 17 Oct 2014

Things to do | Treat Yourself If you’re anything like me, then you’ll enjoy the benefits of treating yourself from time to time.  If it only happens once every so often then it makes it all the more w...

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Intoxicating Patagonian Blend

Laura | 15 Oct 2014

Intimo Tinto, Humberto Canale 2013 Patagonia, Argentina An intoxicating blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Intense ruby colour. Complex and elegant nose, with red berries and notes of van...

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5 Ways To Wind Down After The Weekend

Laura | 13 Oct 2014

Whether you’ve been taking it easy or had a pretty hectic weekend, it can often be a shock to the system getting back into the working week routine, especially after that dreaded Monday morning alarm...

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Weekend Edit : Where To Eat

Laura | 10 Oct 2014

We all love to indulge at the weekend, that’s what all of our hard work in the week is for isn’t it? This doesn’t however, mean that we have the time to get clued up on what to do and where to eat by...

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Great British Bake Off: The Final

Laura | 9 Oct 2014

  As we often like to match up wine with key savoury dishes, we thought it might be nice to do something a bit different and test out a ‘sweet treat’ recipe instead.  So, in celebration of the G...

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Exceptional consistency and value for money

Laura | 8 Oct 2014

Leyda Syrah Reserva, Leyda Valley "What I love most about this wine is the way it combines amazing freshness with complexity. Notes of roasted meat, dark fruit, black pepper lead into a dense yet refr...

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Tried & Tested

Laura | 7 Oct 2014

Hemsley & Hemsley: Cottage pie with cauliflower mash You’ve got to love a dish like cottage pie at this time of year, with the familiar and memory inducing aromas of beef and rosemary making th...

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3 Ways To Shake The Monday Blues

Laura | 6 Oct 2014

It’s Monday, the weather has worsened and next weekend seems oh so far away, but fear not, we’ve put together a 3 step plan to ease you out of last weekend and see you through to the next. 1.       D...

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A very good value Malbec

Laura | 1 Oct 2014

Arido Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina Bright and fresh with blackcurrant and blackberry aromas. Plump and soft on the palate with cassis and coffee flavours and refreshing acidity. Very charming, and...

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