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2009 Chateaux La Croix Chaigneau : tasted 17th June 2010 cask sample

Immense structure with aromatic fruit of great length. Good acidity and fruit balance with green tannins showing good potential for aging.

One of the best value Pomerol’s we have tasted for some time. Life span expected to be 15 years. Drinking premium at 2017. Excellent investment potential. Limited stock of 60 dozen

Purchase price en-primeur : £112.00 per 12
3 year cycle forecast : £200.00 per 12
8 year cycle forecast : £360.00 per 12

2009 Chateaux Haut Chaigneau : tasted 17th June 2010 cask sample

Truly characterful Pomerol with immense glass presence. Huge fruit and acidity balance with powerful finish, coating the glass with red berry colour and showing big tannic structure offering long life cycle.

Complex palate of red berries, a hint of tar and rasping crisp acidity. Potential to show as a world class Pomerol given time. Drinking cycle 2014 to 2025

Purchase price en-primeur : £157.00 per 12
3 year cycle forecast : £250.00 per 12
8 year cycle forecast : £480.00 per 12

Payment terms 50% with order balance in October. Please call Andrew on 01246 453399 to discuss this investment opportunity further.

Lanson yesterday announced it is renaming its UK operations ‘Lanson International’, reflecting a move to offer a significantly wider portfolio of Champagnes in the UK market.

Already the UK’s leading Non-malolactic champagne, Lanson will add Besserat de Bellefon and Tsarine to its range. This represents a move by Lanson to position itself as offering on and off-trade buyers a solution to all their Champagne category requirements:-

Champagne Lanson, the perfect aperitif with its unique crisp and refreshing taste; Champagne Tsarine – a champagne to add a rich and full bodied flavour to any celebration and Besserat de Bellefon’s Cuvée des Moines range – the only champagnes specifically crafted to accompany food.

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Following his success at the David Lyle competition earlier this year Russell’s prize was a chocolate making masterclass in London. Standing over 20 inches tall his creation used no less than 10kg of solid milk chocolate.

The chocolate was slowly mixed in a Robotcoup to provide a putty like consistency to the chocolate. This allows the chocolate to be handled like clay and provide the intricate detailing to the face and mane. Built up slowly by hand this is a solid creation, no moulds were used, crafted by eye.

This an awe inspiring creation – everyone that has seen it is suitably impressed. Top work.

2008 Rustenberg Chardonnay : Silver Medal IWC 2010
2008 Rustenberg Chardonnay : Bronze Medal DWWA 2010
2008 Hollick Cabernet Sauvignon : Silver Medal DWWA 2010
2008 Trentham Petit Verdot : Bronze Medal DWWA 2010
2009 Trentham Viognier : Bronze Medal DWWA 2010

Orders received Wednesday night for Thursday morning will be shipped in time for Father’s Day

Generosity is the defining word for the 2009 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc. Its aromatics encapsulate a broad spectrum of varietal flavours; tropical fragrances of guava and mango to ripe lime/ citrus and sweet herbs. The palate also is juicy and voluminous, combining concentrated flavours with a mineral acidity that leaves a long, fresh, intense finish.

Full more about Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Provence in the south of France is home to an array of wines and Mediterranean influenced food flavours. Join us as Barrels and Bottles to sample some of the Cru Classé rosé wines of the region of which they are famous for along with sun drenched spicy reds and crisp whites. We will be serving the wines with a tasting menu typical of the region, famous for its big flavours, our in house master Chef of Great Britain will make the produce of the region come alive. Relax and get yourself in the holiday mood.

Date : Thursday 24th June
Time : 7.00-9.00pm
Cost : £35.00 per person

Article by Martin Dawes, The Star, Thursday June 10th 2010

“Things got quite emotional as Spireites past and present said goodbye to their beloved Saltergate at the weekend. At the player of the year dinner on Saturday, in a giant marquee for 700 on the pitch, the drinks flowed freely.

The 200 suited Chesterfield fans climbed up on t he Kop for one last time and bellowed out footie songs such as the clun anthem’We’ll keep the Blue Flag Flying’. One said ‘They sang far better than they ever did at games’.

On the previous night there was another dinner for Saltergate legends, with former England and Chesterfield goalkeeper Gordon Banks among the guests. And on Sunday there was a family fun day.

Caterer Andrew Coghlan reckons he and his wife Janet must have walked 45 miles over the weekend between kitchen and tables. ‘The furthest table was 200 metres away’

That however, was nothing to what he is used to. ‘I used to run the largest banqueting hall in Germnay whicih could sit down 3,200 people when I worked for Hilton International’.

Chesterfield move to the B2net stadium shortly, just down the road from Coghlans Catering at Sheepbridge”

Our latest range of personalised wine labels is proving a hit with their eye-catching designs and bright, bold colours making them perfect for birthdays, engagements, anniversaries and wedding gifts.

View the the full range of personalised label designs.

Ordering a label is simple and you can add as much or as little text as you want – we will even add photos and images at no additional charge. A proof is emailed back for approval so we only print when you are totally happy with the design.

You know how it is, you have peeled and boiled a couple of extra spuds and your portions are all out and you are left with a great big dollop. Don’t throw it away as mashed potato is a really versatile food. They are great for potato cakes, potato dumplings or just serve again as mash for a nostalgic tribute to the original meal.

Further ideas can be found at www.gomestic.com