tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:28:18 +0000Barrels & Bottles wine blog. New wine arrivals, personalised wine labels and wine accessories for the discerning.http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/noreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)Blogger174125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-7839393887359078269Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:09:00 +00002009-01-07T16:18:32.773Zaccessoriesrattling boardschampagneLove Champagne and like to impress people with what you have been drinking? Our Champagne cap rattling board is the perfect answer for everyone wanting to keep a record of what they have tried in a full and colourful way. Each box is beautifully finished - the lined trays hold the caps safely in position for displaying on a wall. Holding some 60 Champagne tops we are sure you will have fun http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2009/01/champagne-cap-rattling-boards.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-2032644074479272333Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:24:00 +00002009-01-06T13:52:02.787Zwine glassesIf you love your wine then there is nothing better than drinking it from a high quality crystal glass, it just seems to make the taste that extra bit better and it looks great for when you have friends or family round. The problem with them is that they can be high maintenance to keep clean and in perfect condition. Crystal is porous, therefore it can absorb flavours quite easily and http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2009/01/looking-after-your-crystal-wine-glasses.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-4299284495601553371Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:28:00 +00002008-12-29T14:44:11.423Ztrentham wineswaterstone bridgeshirazHaving decided to stay at home this Christmas Day meant I could enjoy some good wines on the day itself. With no need to drive I could enjoy more than just the usual single glass.. time to select something new and hopefully continue the Christmas cheer. After much deliberation I opted for the Waterstone Bridge Shiraz from Gapsted Wines, Australia. I confess to a new-found likening for new world http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/12/waterstone-bridge-shiraz.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-3729819883755829561Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:51:00 +00002008-12-04T12:54:31.292ZForget garlic bread, I've tasted the future and it's soup with pork pie! http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/12/ive-tasted-future.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-5037227236101569162Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:55:00 +00002008-12-02T16:05:50.426ZaccessoriesIf you are looking to safely send bottles of wine and Champagne safely through the post this Christmas check out our DuLog wine postal system combined with additional protection of our Net Protect Sleeves... these add an additional layer of protection to your bottles and stretch to fit most bottle shapes.http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/12/safe-sending-of-christmas-gifts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-6230742714461648257Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:16:00 +00002008-12-02T09:22:52.692ZchristmasThe festive time is upon us again and we look forwards to enjoying some extra time at home with our families and friends, maybe partaking in an extra glass or two over the break from work. We all need to enjoy this Christmas time, whatever our beliefs as an escape from the media doom and gloom that's dominating our screens at present and also because we need that release and break from our http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/12/christmas-cheers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-955764232886577303Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:10:00 +00002008-11-28T17:16:02.268ZnewsOrders placed now on www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk will be processed Monday 1st December and charged at the lower rate of VAT - saving you even more on your Christmas wine gifts, wine accessories and personalised labels. The website is showing the new lower rate in place.http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/11/order-now-and-save.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-5336899942534839181Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:48:00 +00002008-11-27T15:55:28.122Zradio advertIf you live in the Chesterfield area you may hear our radio Advert on Peak FM running Fridays and Saturdays up to Christmas... if you live outside the area here it is in MP3 format (1mB)http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/11/peak-fm-radio-advert.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-4832812844006771680Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:27:00 +00002008-11-27T14:33:04.543Zalcohol dutyBringing you better deals on wine, Champagne and hamper gifts this Christmas - from Monday 1st December 2009 Barrels and Bottles are providing even better value for money. Not only is the rate of VAT dropping by an un-precedented 2.5 points to 15% additionally we are not passing on the latest increase in alcohol duty. So that's double savings on your wine gifts this Christmas - let the party http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/11/lower-vat-from-monday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-8986781605421246721Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:57:00 +00002008-11-27T10:59:49.389Znewsalcohol dutyFollowing the pre-budget announcement this week Barrels & Bottles are happy to announce we are NOT increasing our prices in 2008 to account for the increase in alcohol duty. Have a drink on us this Christmas knowing you are paying the best prices possible.http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/11/better-value-wines-no-duty-increase.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-5792762442167537158Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:37:00 +00002008-10-24T08:45:13.660Ztrentham winesaustraliawineTrentham Estate is ecstatic to announce that its 2005 Heathcote Shiraz has triumphed again - receiving the top award for a Shiraz/Syrah at the 2008 International Wine & Spirit Competition in London. The Trophy for Shiraz/Syrah is one of 38 trophies awarded to various styles and varietals of wine, fortified wine and spirits, and is selected from specific classes from a staggering 200 separate http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/10/international-trophy-for-trentham.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-7745570381444023942Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:47:00 +00002008-10-22T13:03:04.865ZaustraliawineferngroveWe have just acquired a small parcel of wine from Ferngrove, Western Australia. What a superb find this has been, The Ferngrove Symbols Sauvignon Semillon is everything a white from Australia should be. Opening the screwcap (we are seeing more and more of them these days and I have to say it makes trying new wines a breeze - no hunting for corkscrews, no stubborn corks and not floating http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/10/ferngrove-wines-from-frankland-river.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-3768010411662518738Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:34:00 +00002008-10-21T14:43:48.486ZglassesaccessorieswineThe concept isn't new and we have seen them before but the quality is certainly something to shout about on our new listing for the full bottle of wine glass. We have avoided the crude cheaper versions for some time as the quality of the glass was like drinking from a Pyrex Casserole dish. This glass has all the refinements of a "proper" wine glass ... but it just holds more. A lot more. Tripshttp://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/10/fill-glass-to-top-please.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-4265420798564795511Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:45:00 +00002008-10-20T15:02:22.035Zaccessoriestastingoeno spittonAt this time of year we see an increase in invites to trade tastings in readiness for the Christmas push. We are inundated with different wines, Champagnes from the 4 corners of the world. The old question of whether to spit or swallow flies out the window when trying to sample 50 wines in an afternoon - spitting is the only option. What does amaze me is the lack of proper facilities and http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/10/wine-tasting-spittoons.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-5241345999787455752Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:23:00 +00002008-10-17T14:29:40.229ZrackpacpackagingwineOur latest innovation to the world of wine is the RackPac - the instant wine rack complete with wine! Made from recycled card and printed with a wood grain effect this wine rack will happily sit on any counter or worktop presenting your wine for easy access. The RackPac is ready assembled (no fiddling with folding flap A to flap B instructions) and filled with wine... simply lift from the http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/10/wine-rackpac-is-launched.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-7551380877949305Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:07:00 +00002008-10-16T15:23:40.001Zcamplazenswinefrance"All of the wines from the 2006 vintage exhibit more weight and length without being overwhelming. Moreover, a more calculated and informed choice of oak barrel wine in the blends enables the fruit to more fully express itself, while giving a more harmonious structure and improved balance to the tannins. A Campazens style is now developing which is rich and concentrated, with spicy minerality http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/10/chateau-camplazens-newsletter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-8118923898003179083Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:55:00 +00002008-10-16T13:26:44.431ZchristmaschocolateI admit to being a lover of chocolate all year round (the waist line certainly more than hints at this)... but there is something a little more special about Easter chocolate and Christmas chocolate. I have no scientific proof why this is - it just does! I am as happy as Larry with our latest offering on the chocolate front - our Chocolate filled Christmas Stocking brings together everything http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/10/christmas-chocolate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-4738787057408954849Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:17:00 +00002008-10-07T15:30:31.118ZwinechristmashampersWe are onto the final proof reading stage of this years wine and hamper gift brochure. Photos have been taken, layout has been set... just a matter of dotting the "i"s and crossing the "t"s. We have really pushed the gift range this year with twice as many pages than before featuring everything from single bottles of wines to champagne food hampers. Gift packaging and presentation play a huge http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/10/christmas-gift-brochure-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-8085131516489791826Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:39:00 +00002008-10-06T12:54:21.733ZnewscharityLast Wednesday our celebrity Sporting Chefs cooked up some fantastic food for 60 guests at our Charity dinner on behalf of Children in Need. A spectacular performance from all 8 celebrity chefs ensured all courses were served on time and to the highest standards. If we don't see some of them competing on Celebrity Master Chef we will be amazed - they all should terrific flair and attention to http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/10/chefs-cook-up-treat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-7361931263625432437Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:46:00 +00002008-10-02T12:53:02.066ZcharityThe kitchens at our Coghlans Cookery school is a buzz of activity as the celebrity Sports personalities prepare for tonights charity dinner. Our double-decker bus has been touring Chesterfield Town centre with Pudsey Bear greeting onlookers - if you see it please give generously for Children in Need. http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/10/clebrity-chefs-in-kitchen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-2682339514201171252Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:48:00 +00002008-09-30T09:54:55.736ZvintagechampagneA note from Benoit Marguet on the latest releases from his estate: "Since 2002, It is now common to get not exiting summers followed then by sunny warm days in September and October. Once again it happened in 2008 where, after a wet trio of June July and August who turn down the yields due to mildew pressure, September did the great job we all expected earlier with. Next to non-stop sunny dayshttp://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/09/champagne-marguet-winemakers-notes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-1740562953006223484Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:40:00 +00002008-09-24T10:43:44.814ZcharityMissed the Terry Wogan BBC Radio 2 show? Listen to the the man himself enthusing over our Sporting Chefs charity event in MP3 format Terry Wogan MP3 1.1mb (1m 12s)http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/09/wise-words-from-wogan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-3094797108769959394Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:33:00 +00002008-09-24T09:39:38.857ZcharityThe menu for the Sporting Chefs charity dinner for Children in Need has just been released: Champagne & Canapes oOo Confit of Duck & Guinea Fowl Terrine on a Bacon and Pinenut Salad with Cranberry Chutney Chefs : Lee Richardson & Scott Sellars oOo Platter of Seared Fish Chefs : Brian Deane & Simon Tracey oOo Pan-fried fillet of Derbyshire Beef on braised shin of beef, red wine, shallots http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/09/charity-menu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-4849961199611765098Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:36:00 +00002008-09-23T13:42:24.394ZnewsA word of praise for the technical guys at UPS, our delivery couriers. Their new system is now fully linked to our order software enabling us to : * process order much more quickly * automatically email customers with tracking numbers * allow better in-house traceability of orders Not only are their little brown delivery vans cool so are their engineers. Top people. We should be able to shave http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/09/ups-shipping-enhancements.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19120641.post-5296966797760675499Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:38:00 +00002008-09-23T13:45:06.357ZnewscharityListen out for news regarding our Sporting Chefs charity cooking event for BBC's Children in Need on Terry Wogan's Radio 2 show tomorrow (Tuesday 23rd September). Last year we raised £17,000 for Children in Need through our bottles of wines signed by Premiership football managers. Hopefully this year we can raise even more money for this very worthy charity. http://www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk/blog/2008/09/wake-up-to-wogan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Barrels & Bottles)