Wine, food, cooking and accessories

We are pleased to announced the new listing of 2006 Domain Saint Luc “Cuvée Emiliane”, Coteaux du Tricastin AC.

Following the grape harvest, the grapes are prepared for crushing. To avoid hard tannins getting into the wines, the grapes are de-stalked, and any debris is removed. Once this is completed, the traditional wine-making procedures can begin.

For the red wine, the fermentation – a crucial step – takes place after eight to 20 days of settling. It is only by experienced tasting that the right moment can be chosen for this step to begin. For the white and rosé wines, the grapes are crushed on arrival at the winery; the grape must is then kept at a low temperature to preserve all the subtle flavours.

The wine is then stored in barrels to age, to mature, and, by doing so, give to the wine the delicate flavours and tastes of the soil and grape. The time allowed for ageing will depend on the particular needs and characteristics of each wine.

Domaine Saint Luc Cuvée Emiliane is price at £9.90 per bottle and is available to buy in-store or online

Make a note in your diary against Wednesday 19th December for the annual Barrels & Bottles Christmas wine tasting party.

Costing just £28.00 per person this event comprises 2 course hot buffet and a tasting of 8 wines suitable for the festive season.

Book online or call Matt Thompson on 01246 453399

Pop in-store for a monster clearance on cheese. Retail manager Matt Thompson has put together a half price clearance offer on Wensleydale, Cheddars and Stiltons. If you have any oaties or cheese biscuits left from Christmas this is the perfect way to make use of them.

Phone Matt on 01246 453399 or call in-store for his “Cheesy Deals” … also ask about the deal he is running on bottles of Port to go with them.

For the romantic amongst you book a table for two in our intimate dining area. We greet you with a glass of bubbly and canapés while you choose wine from our endless wine list (you pay the retail price not the restaurant price per bottle).

Then take your seats as our master Chefs of Great Britain prepare you an unforgettable meal. Those of you who have attended events before you will know the high level of service we will provide you with.

For the less romantic of you we can take group bookings. We can also cater for any dietary requirements.

Date : Tuesday 14th February 2012
Venue : Tasting Room
Time : 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Cost : £35.00 per person

Book by phone with Matt Thompson on 01246 453399 or online

To clear the last few wine and food hampers we are offering a stonking 40% discount to get them cleared. All food items are still in date, we just need to clear them before they do.

These hampers are perfect for anniversaries, birthdays and as happy new year gifts for anyone you forgot on your Christmas list.

View the range of discounted hampers

Many thanks to my lovely wife, June, for putting on a fabulous offering this Christmas (and new year) for her boys (dog included!). My love for all things stuffing was well a truly catered for despite the usual consequences!

This year we went with roast beef (Marks & Spencer) for Christmas Day itself which made a fantastic alternative to the traditional turkey (which I admit to loving) with more roast potatoes and vegetables than you could shake a chocolate stick at. This was a metaphorical chocolate stick as I had eaten all the chocolate for breakfast.

We enjoyed a couple of hot glasses of Christkindl Gluhwein which went down a treat. I haven’t tried this in a while and had forgotten just how delicate and well produced this compared to the other mulled wines tried in the past.

The first wine tasting of the year will prove one of the most interesting as we show off our new range of bio dynamic & organic French wines from eleven different regions. The highlight will be a extra dry Champagne from ground breaking wine maker Franck Pascal one of the only bio dynamic Champagne producers in the World. With only 4 hectares of vines and a huge following come and try it before prices rocket out of control.

Other wine will include the amazing Cornas form the Rhone valley made by Chateau de Selve one of the most forward thinking Chateau’s in France. If you are looking for the next big thing in wine for 2012 you might just find it tonight.

Date : Wednesday 18th January 2012
Time : 7.00pm
Venue : Barrels & Bottles

Cost : £15.00 per place

Book online or with Matt Thompson on 01246 453399

A happy customer emails:

“Thank you, l have been impressed by both your goods and service. My Christmas present  was delivered to Scotland in less than twenty four hours of placing an order with yourselves. Have no doubt l will be a repeat customer. Happy Christmas to you all.”

L. Davidson

A happy customer emails:

“I have just heard from my parents, the recipient of this order, they are delighted with it.  Thank you so much for getting the port and stilton hamper to them so quickly, I really do appreciate it. A ruined Christmas present by ************* has turned into a wonderful New Year present from Barrels and Bottles.

Will be very happy to use your services again and recommend you. Thank you again you have saved the year!

Very best wishes for 2012, Louise Ward”

Due to the cancellation of a large corporate wine and food hamper order we are offering this out as a clearance special with a £10.70 saving. The hamper comprises :

Yvon Mau Cabernet Merlot France 75cl, Taste of Yorkshire Celery & Black Pepper biscuits for cheese, Henderson Relish flavoured Yorkshire Crisps, Wildon Grange spicy pepper relish,  Abbot’s Choice mature Cheddar cheese truckle 200g, Wensleydale cheese truckle 200g, Wensleydale & Cranberries cheese truckle 100g.

All this packed into a decorative, straw-lined gift box with message card for £28.80 inc VAT after discount.

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