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Wine Jargon - A Handy Guide

Wine Jargon - A Handy Guide

We should all be interested about what goes into our food and drink, especially chemicals, preservatives and genetically modified ingredients – this includes wine! Several terms are often used, including raw, natural, biodynamic, organic, vegan, as well as 'contains sulphites', but what do they mean?

Meet The Producer - Laudani Citrus

Meet The Producer - Laudani Citrus

When our new season oranges arrive…gosh…they make me smile! It is as though the Mediterranean farmers have wrapped up a little of their winter sunshine, sending it up to the cold north to help brighten the fog of January blues!

Thank You For Helping Us Spread A Little Hope

Thank You For Helping Us Spread A Little Hope

Thank you for helping us spread a little hope this Winter.

Meet An Expert - Mike Best, Master Of Wine

Meet An Expert - Mike Best, Master Of Wine

In our latest edition of Meet The Expert, we catch up with Mike Best, Master of Wine to find out what makes him tick.

Meet The Producer - Vondeling

Meet The Producer - Vondeling

Find out more about this vineyard, which has been producing wines for three centuries.

Meet The Producer - Sam's Turkeys

Meet The Producer - Sam's Turkeys

This year, our free range, slow grown, quality turkeys are sourced from our friends and trusted suppliers, Sam's Turkeys, in Herne Hill, just outside Faversham.

Meet The Producer - Hole Park Estate, Rolvenden

Meet The Producer - Hole Park Estate, Rolvenden

Meet The Producer - Fatman And Friends

Meet The Producer - Fatman And Friends

Combining his passion for great cooking and artisan cocktail making plus his love of beer, wine and spirits, Mathew Smallbane created Fatman and Friends....

How To Pair Like A Pro!

How To Pair Like A Pro!

Wine is incredibly subjective so if you enjoy a kooky pairing then go with it!