Sunny Weekend Ahead ~ or is that wishful thinking! 5 July 2011
Picnics and BBQs at the ready and one of our stylish No2 Cool Bags. The deli counter full of tempting British produce is the perfect place to start planning your fun in the sun, and not forgetting the especially selected BBQ Box of Wine. Something for everyone.... more>
The World is Changing 1 July 2011
You may remember that a couple of months back I wrote about the impending Bordeaux 2010 En Primeur campaign? For those who missed it – the Bordeaux En Primeur campaign is the big event of the wine calendar, anyone who wants to be involved in ‘fine wine’ has to have a piece of the... more>
17th May ~ South Africa 18 May 2011
What a night - great South African wines to accompany Bobotie a traditional dish and plenty of tales of trip and so many beautiful images of South Africa. I'm going....in fact you could come along as well if you liked. No2 are planning a wine trip to South Africa, full iternary to... more>
A Wine Identity Crisis 16 April 2011
It’s been a gradual realisation I guess but the penny finally dropped the other day when I was at a big trade tasting. It pains me to write what I’m about to write – it’s one of those moments in your life when you suddenly realise a home truth that you never thought would... more>
Chiltern MS Centre 15 April 2011
http://www.chilternsmscentre.org/news/article/local-coffee-shop-lanches-refreshing-initiative-to-help-the-chilterns-ms-ce Thank you to Mark Dewey for listing our Coffees for Chilterns MS Centre, available every Monday. Just a reminder, all day Monday tea and coffee is free - so long as you... more>
Raymond Blanc asks "Are British Food Producers as Good as....." 15 April 2011
British farmers and producers have the guts, gumption and will to succeed. And there is one area where they might just have overtaken France – cheese. Britain has had a renaissance in cheese-making, and the wonderfully named British Cheese Board claims that we now produce 700 named... more>
Got that Friday Feeling...? 14 April 2011
Then kick off the shoes and hang up the apron ~ we have the answer The Wine & Cheese Box, including Gran Sasso Montepulciano, Stinking Bishop, Cropwell Bishop Organic Stilton and Single Gloucester, all for an extra special price of £15 (including 25% extra cheese) Or how about one of... more>
Australian Wine Tasting last night 12 April 2011
What a night, a full house and some real corkers from down under to impress the crowd. We had a great night and so did our tasters, perhaps you can join us next time.... see Events page... more>
The Traditional Wicker Royal Wedding Hamper 12 April 2011
Always a superb treat ~ think ahead for the perfect Royal Wedding, Easter Races at Kimble ~ or plan even further ahead for Regatta and the Summer season. A Beautiful wicker hamper complete with a luggage tag can be filled with exactly what you select. On 29th April ~ Relax with a regal... more>
Wine School Update 8 April 2011
Wine School A series of entertaining and informative lessons to introduce the wonderland of wine in an inspiring and adventurous way ~ the only silly question will be the one not asked! Classes started in February 2011, Anne is thrilled with her students and her students are thrilled with the... more>