To tackle the subject of pairing wine with chocolate, we invited Adam Lee from English chocolatier Charbonnel et Walker and Francis Huicq, our shop manager, to find some winning partnerships. At Easter, chocolate takes centre stage, undoubtedly the “grande dame” of our gustatory gorging. The problem is what to drink alongside our leading lady: beautiful […]

There are two foods that are a must at Easter: chocolate and roast lamb. Taking inspiration from the latter, Stewart Turner, our chef, has prepared this simple but impressive centre-piece of a roast – a real a show-stopper for Easter Sunday. This dish uses the saddle – a cut which is second only to the […]

The seasons may be turning, but there’s still time to squeeze in another hearty dish that will complement to the fruit and spice of a Rhône red. Tartiflette, French mountain cooking at its finest, is a comfort-food favourite of our chef Stewart Turner. This month, I thought I would take inspiration from our current en […]

In search of some inspiring wines to drink over the coming long weekend, we asked a few staffers what they planned to enjoy. Observant readers will notice a trend emerging… Simon Field MW, buyer 2005 Vina Arana Reserva La Rioja Alta, £19.75 per bottle Arana is perhaps less known than its Rioja Alta siblings, Alberdi […]