From Nick Adams MW Pescatarians Easy to forget that many fish and shellfish are in plentiful supply (and at their best) in the winter with the following particularly good and sustainable examples: Sea Bass Farmed Sea Trout Brill Turbot Lemon Sole Plaice Gilt Head Bream Hake Monkfish Mackerel Mussels Oysters Crab Scallops Clams + as ever…
From Nick Adams MW Christmas is not only the time to celebrate but to indulge. Good food, wine and company are integral to the success and memories which make this time so special. I have highlighted several suggestions for various themes and plans you may have for Christmas: Parties – hosting a drinks and canapés…
By Nick Adams, Master of Wine At some point many wine drinkers will think about and consider investing in “finer wine” – maybe because they have fallen in love with a certain grape and/or region. This may also be because they have a special event or anniversary in mind, or simply “for the hell of…
By Nick Adams, Master of Wine What are International Varietals? It is estimated that there are potentially up to 10,000 different grape varieties in the world which technically can make wine. Of these the Grape & Wine Research Development Corporation records a database of 1,271 being actively used in creating and blending different styles of…
This year, Wine Trust is delighted to team up with twice Michelin Starred celebrity chef, John Burton-Race to bring you the ultimate turkey recipe complete with a deliciously tangy apricot stuffing. When it comes to recipes, ease and effortless are John’s signature. We hope these simple steps will have the family applauding your turkey triumph…
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fblike style=”standard” showfaces=”false” width=”450″ verb=”like” font=”arial”] Not only are the winelands of South Africa visually stunning, we are consistently impressed by the quality of wines coming out of this dynamic region. South Africa’s wine industry “officially” begun in 1659, when commander of the Dutch East India Company, Jan van Riebeeck, declared on the 2nd of February:…
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fblike style=”standard” showfaces=”false” width=”450″ verb=”like” font=”arial”] You might have enjoyed a festive glass or two, but Port need not be relegated to the confines of Christmas. Port is one of the great classic European wines and is among the most iconic in the world. We believe there is definitely a place for…
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fblike style=”standard” showfaces=”false” width=”450″ verb=”like” font=”arial”] January – synonymous with detoxing and sobriety. Christmas is a time for indulging in great food and wine, with higher alcohol consumption an inevitable byproduct of the seasonal festivities. Whilst many people choose to go dry in January, for many health-related or lifestyle reasons, there are…
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fblike style=”standard” showfaces=”false” width=”450″ verb=”like” font=”arial”] How is it a month until Christmas already!? Before we finish wondering how fast it went, it will be time to usher in the New Year – for 2017 perhaps more hastily than the last! Nevertheless, this is the perfect time to celebrate with friends and family, and no…
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fblike style=”standard” showfaces=”false” width=”450″ verb=”like” font=”arial”] Vegan and Vegetarian Christmas What to serve vegans and vegetarians at Christmas is a head scratcher for those used to the simplicities of a giant turkey as a centrepiece. Some people can only imagine meat as an impressive seasonal treat, and they are stumped when it…
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fblike style=”standard” showfaces=”false” width=”450″ verb=”like” font=”arial”] Bordeaux is arguably the best-known wine in the world after Champagne, but it has an image problem. Since the 1980s, younger people prefer to drink wine from elsewhere – usually the New World, meaning Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, Argentina, America. Our consumption of Bordeaux has…
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fblike style=”standard” showfaces=”false” width=”450″ verb=”like” font=”arial”] WineTrust is dedicated to bringing you a one-stop wine shop for the coming seasons (Christmas to follow shortly!). Whether its easy drinking, mid-week comfort wines; drinks to entertain friends and family; or it’s simply time to indulge in something special, consult our handy guide on what to drink over the…
