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Wickhams Shortlisted for Three Decanter Retailer Awards
Wickhams' Founder Dan Farrell-Wright points out: “My aim with Wickhams is to provide easy access to great wine for everyone so to be shortlisted in three categories in such a prestigious and important retailer awards is hugely gratifying. It is an impressive achievement for such a young business as ours and further proof we are doing lots right!”
At the core of Wickhams' business is the desire to offer customers the chance to try new wines, whether in specially curated cases, the mixed-case-of-six value option or via their tasting events. All Wickhams events are interactive, lots of fun and come highly recommended.
They are hosted by wine expert Pip Vanham AIWS DipWSET and Wickhams' founder Dan Farrell-Wright, alongside other guest hosts. For online tastings, the wines are delivered through your letterbox in tasting size packets large enough for two pours, prior to the event, ready for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own sofa.
Please find below information of forthcoming events, both online and in-person.
Wickhams Autumn Events Round Up
WINES OF RIOJA ONLINE TASTING
Friday 21st October 6.30-8pm, £10 (plus booking fee) Further information and link to book here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wines-of-rioja-online-tasting-tickets-398487405557?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
October is Rioja Wine Month. To celebrate, Wickhams tasting team will explore the range of styles from this renowned and fascinating Spanish winemaking region. Join them to taste a variety of styles from Joven to Gran Reserva. Learn about the sub-regions (Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Oriental and Rioja Alta) and the newest classification: Vino de Puebla. If you think Rioja is all about heavy, oaky red wines, think again!
Wines:
Bodegas Tarón Blanco 2021
Gómez Cruzado Blanco 2 Año 2019
Altos de Bergasa, Tempranillo Joven 2021
Hacienda el Ternero Crianza 'Torno' 2016
Señorío de La Eralta Gran Reserva 2016
Gómez Cruzado Reserva 2014
BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU 2022 ONLINE TASTING
Thursday 17th October 6.30-8pm, £FREE Further information and link to book here.
Every year Beaujolais Nouveau Day celebrates the release of France's most popular vin de primeur (early wine). A light and fruity red made from Gamay grapes which have been grown and harvested by around 400 small farmers in the Beaujolais region, it's bottled and sold within just 6-8 weeks of the grapes being picked.
Tasting the grapes on vine just before harvest suggested a good balance, but let's face it, Nouveau is all about quaffing, celebration of the harvest and fun!
Two Beaujolais Nouveau wines and an English Nouveau wine will be tasted.
- Beaujolais Nouveau 2022, Domaine Bel Avenir From 4th generation winemakers Cecile and Alain Dardenelli. Their grapes are harvested from vines planted on an array of different terroirs: siliceous clay (St Amour), granite (Chenas) and limestone. The couple own vineyards in the Beaujolais-Villages plain as well as in the Crus of Juliénas, Chénas, St Amour and Fleurie.
- Beaujolais Nouveau 2022, Domaine de Mont Joly Jean-Baptiste Bachevillier does all the work in his three vineyards himself; he finds this to be the best way of ensuring the quality and sustainability of the grapes. His vineyards are all in the Beaujolais-Villages plains. He brings an interesting dimension having spent time studying at Plumpton College, England and making wine in Australia and the USA.
- Sharpham New Release, Sandridge Barton, Devon. For several years Sharpham have produced their "New Release". Just like Beaujolais Nouveau this takes about six weeks from harvest to wine in the bottle. Unlike Beaujolais Nouveau, this is white and English.
WINTER WINE DISCOVERY
Saturday 19th November 12-6pm IN PERSON at the Mercure Hotel, Exeter Rougemont.
Early Bird £15.00 +£1.76 GA £30.00 +£2.93 Fee Further information and link to book here.
Discover Wickhams' range of award-winning wines from around the World and get to taste them! Masterclasses will also be available hosted by Susy Atkins (telegraph.co.uk, Delicious mag), Pip Vanham AIWS DipWSET, Stephen Barrett (Western Morning News) and others.
The Exeter Mercure Hotel is located opposite Central Station, in the very heart of Exeter. It is perfectly located should you wish to travel to this event using public transport.
Wickhams' tasting events are always fun and informal. You can try lots of wines, meet winemakers and attend masterclasses. Whether you are an amateur with a love of wine or a seasoned professional, there will be something for you.
Some of the wonderful winemakers Wickhams' work with will be presenting their wines throughout the day. Below is a small selection of what you can expect:
- AR Lenoble, Champagne, France
- Bodegas La Eralta, Rioja, Spain
- Domaine de Mont Joly, Beaujolais, France
- Huxbear Vineyard, Devon, England
- Louis Père et Fils, Burgundy, France
- Mario Giribaldi, Piedmont, Italy
- Peter Falke, Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Sandridge Barton Wines, Devon, England
Masterclasses
All priced at £5.00 +£0.98 Fee and include 5 or 6 wines to taste.
Masterclass 1 - Pip Vanham, AIWS DipWSET
Presents an alternative take on Christmas Day food and wine pairings.
Masterclass 2 - Susy Atkins, well-known wine writer and presenter (telegraph.co.uk, delicious mag.)
Presents There's more to Beaujolais than Nouveau: an informative and fun look at the cru wines of Beaujolais.
Masterclass 3 - Stephen Barrett, wine writer (Western Morning News) and educator.
Presents Off the Beaten Track Wines.
Masterclass 4 - Dan Farrell-Wright, Founder of Wickhams.
Presents the Wickhams Classic Christmas Case.
Masterclass 5 - Lucy Hulland, Owner of Huxbear Vineyard.
Presents The Vineyard Year.
Visit them at https://wickhamwine.co.uk.
Opies' Christmas Recipe Inspiration Adds First-Rate Flavour to Home-Made Festivities
Indulge yourselves with these delicious and decadent breakfast ideas:
Panettone French Toast – the perfect early-morning breakfast treat and also a way to use up any leftover Panettone.
Apricot & Custard Danish Pastry Stars – all you need is kitchen cupboard ingredients.
Fool-proof recipes that transform family faithfuls into fantastic favourites: easy ways to spice-up Christmas pudding, Christmas cake, cranberry sauce and mince pies.
Mince Pies with Ginger Streusel – perfect as homemade gifts that offer a twist on tradition.
Ginger Christmas Cake – rich and decadent with a joyfully gingery surprise.
Spiced Cranberry & Ginger Sauce – a quick and easy hack to take traditional sauce to the next-level.
Vegan Spiced Gingerbread Biscuits – so good you wouldn't know they were plant based.
Rudolph Christmas Cakes – get the kids in the kitchen to make these super-cute cakes.
Black Forest Chocolate Yule Log – Rich, chocolatey and studded with Black Cherries for decadence.
Cut down Christmas waste and create new ways to feast on festive leftovers
Pigs in Blankets Mac & Cheese – classically comforting but with a festive twist!
Turkey & Bombay Potato Tray Bake – an all-in-one tray bake that uses up leftover roasties, turkey and sprouts.
Turkey Casserole – a tasty way to use up leftover turkey. Can be frozen too.
Leftover Sandwich – great for brunch and to use leftover cold meats and cheese.
Boxing Day Show-stopping table centrepieces
Glazed Ham – bejewelled with Stem Ginger, an impressive table piece to display front and centre or carve thick, luscious slices for a sharing board.
Tear-and-share Celebration Bread Wreath – worth the effort to share with friends as quite frankly, there's no better way to enjoy this bread than with an oozing baked camembert centre!
Cherry & Pistachio Bakewell Christmas Tree – share with friends, family or neighbours.
Cheese & Walnut Palmiers – great to snack on whilst watching a favourite Christmas film.
Perfect puddings offering Christmas culinary inspiration
Black Cherry Crème Brûlée – a classic crowd-pleaser that's had an effortless transformation.
Flourless Chocolate & Pear Torte with Amaretto Cream – it may be flourless (and therefore gluten free) but it won't stop this from being a high-hitting dessert favourite.
Pineapple & Spiced Rum Tiramisu – this twist on an Italian classic offers an element of surprise with every mouthful.
Vegan Sticky Pear Pudding – you won't believe this is vegan as the depth of flavour is reminiscent of Sticky Toffee Pudding.
Baby Pear Queen of Puddings – a nostalgic pudding that has been given a modern-day revamp.
Forest Fruit Soufflé – the perfect dinner-party dessert to create a conversation-stopping moment.
Apricot Meringue Parfait – indulgence in every slice. The richness of the creamy parfait is perfectly balanced with slightly tart apricots and finished with crunchy almonds.
Peach & Blueberry Crumble Squares – tray bake using Opies Peaches with Courvoisier® VS Cognac
Apricot & Chocolate Trifle – a modern day twist on a retro pudding.
You'll be able to find the above recipes and more besides at https://www.opiesfoods.com/pages/home.
Mason Pearson's first product launch in nearly three decades
Mason Pearson, the London producer of highest quality hairbrushes has launched an innovative new Hairbrush Cleaner that kills 99.9% of germs and bacteria, so offering you cleaner hairbrushes, healthier living and better brushing performance for fabulous looking hair.
The secret to shiny, lustrous hair is regular brushing with a good quality, clean hairbrush to stimulate blood flow to the scalp and encourage healthy hair growth.
The pandemic demonstrated that hygiene and health go hand-in-hand so it’s time to stop the spread of germs and this includes our hairbrushes and combs. We clean our hands, so why not our brushes too? Over time, dust and grime builds up on the hairbrush, which can leave hair dull and weighed down.
Now with Mason Pearson’s innovative British Standard certified Hairbrush Cleaner 99.9% of bacteria and germs are killed for better hygiene and a cleaner brush which may aid brush longevity, too.
Master Brush Maker Michael Pearson said: “Our Customer Care team was constantly being asked how people could clean their hairbrushes, so we wanted to create the best practical solution. We’ve incorporated the lessons of the last two years to develop a cleanser that kills germs and viruses.
"As a business, we have never been interested in introducing new products for each passing fad or bringing out limited editions. We are committed to a small range of products that really work. We are so proud of the efficacy of the Hairbrush Cleaner and we are confident it will further increase the longevity of our hairbrushes.”
Mason Pearson has been synonymous with luxury hairbrushes for over130 years. Its core product has barely changed since the early 1900s, with many of the original hairbrush model names still being used today. The Hairbrush Cleaner is the first addition to the brand’s portfolio since the launch of hand-made combs in the 1990s and has been created based on customer demand.
Hairbrushes should be dry cleaned every one to two weeks and thoroughly cleaned monthly, but until now there were limited options to thoroughly sanitise the hairbrush without the risk of damage to the renowned orange pad. The Mason Pearson Hairbrush Cleaner can be used on any make or model of hairbrush and on combs.
To thoroughly cleanse your hairbrush, remove loose hairs with a comb, before spraying with the Cleaner, then scrub using a Mason Pearson Cleaning Brush or good quality toothbrush and leave to dry.
The Mason Pearson Hairbrush Cleaner is attractively bottled in the brand’s vintage-inspired packaging. Individual bottles can be purchased for £4.95 while display boxes, containing 24 units, are available for retailers.
The Mason Pearson Hairbrush Cleaner is available as of now. UK customers can purchase online at www.masonpearson.com or from authorised retailers. Consumers outside the UK should contact their country distributor to find their nearest retailer.
Seggiano Organic Oil and Vinegar
My wife and I are very keen on organic foods and my wife, who is a diagnosed coeliac, also has to avoid gluten.
Seggiano has been sourcing the highest quality traditional regional Italian specialities, from the highest quality top artisan family producers for in excess of two decades.
Seggiano has an uncompromising commitment to highest ethical standards to only providing the highest quality, tasty organic foods, that are produced from totally traceable GMO free ingredients.
They also ensure that the foods they retail have no industrial additives and also use only a minimal amount of heat processing.
They guarantee to use only the highest quality of cold extracted oils and to make certain that all of the recipes are free of palm oil.
Incidentally their gluten free fettuccine artisan pasta is specially bronze drawn and slow dried, and made using buckwheat and corn.
What's it taste like? My wife and I love it, as it is firm with a good consistency and absolutely delicious!
It works well with the Seggiano organic oil and Balsamic Vinegar.
Check them out for their other delicious products.
To learn more visit www.seggiano.com.
Introducing delicious Cove Passion Liqueur
This exceptional and very special handcrafted liqueur is made by combining fresh passion fruits with their luxuriously smooth Devon potato vodka and the result is an enchanting, exotic and absolutely delicious drink.
Try Cove Passion Liqueur over ice with a twist of grapefruit, with cloudy lemonade or in the crowd-pleasing Pornstar Martini cocktail. Presented in a stylish bottle with a nice, traditional wooden cork so you can easily reseal the bottle after use, although it tastes so good you might not need to!
Commenting on the launch, founder of Cove, Leanne Carr said: “We are really thrilled to bring this product to the market. By using fresh passion fruits we've created a uniquely delicate liqueur which will not only excite those who like to make quality cocktails at home but also those who prefer something sweeter than whisky as a digestif, since it works so really well on its own.”
Cove Passion Liqueur is available to buy from www.devoncove.co.uk 5cl (£5.95) and 50cl (£33.00) 25% ABV.
Devon Cove creates an exceptionally high quality vodka using only King Edward potatoes lovingly grown by the sea on founder Leanne Carr's family farm which overlooks Hope Cove in South Devon.
It's low-carb and totally gluten free, Cove Vodka is as pure and clean as the sea air around it and has a uniquely smooth to taste.
Since their launch in 2019 Devon Cove have gone from strength-to-strength bagging a handful of high-profile taste awards, the most recent of which was a Gold award in the Ultra-Premium category at the Vodka Masters 2022.
Devon Cove have also expanded their range of liqueurs and launched a cocktail club subscription service so you need never be without a good cocktail at home. Leanne has become somewhat of a master mixologist and looks forward to featuring Cove Passion Liqueur in new cocktail kits to be released soon.
Cove Vodka, Cove Cocktail Kits, Cove Coffee Liqueur, Cove Damson Liqueur, Cove Rum and Cove Passion Liqueur are all available to purchase from online shop hHp://www.devoncove.co.uk/ with nationwide delivery.
To keep up to date with all of Devon Cove's news and for cocktail recipes and inspiration 'like' @Devon Cove Vodka on Facebook, 'follow' devoncovevodka on Instagram or @devoncovevodka on Twitter or visit www.devoncove.co.uk #coverum
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