Another blinder from the cellar of Mazzei. Last week we had their exceptional Vermentino on taste, this week we have a red from their Sicilian vineyards. The Nero d’Avola grapes are handpicked anytime from the 6th September, matured in French oak c…

Long days ripening in the Mediterranean sun have created beautifully ripe grapes which have translated into a great wine that can be enjoyed today as well as offering ageing potential up to 10 years. On the nose, you are immediately hit with the dept…

We have partnered this Sicilian Nero d’Avola with a real Italian classic…Lasagne. Simple to make but so versatile, this is a dish that you can easily tweak to complement most wines. For this wine, we have added prosciutto to add slightly more dep…

Sat on the western coastline of Tuscany, lies the region of Maremma, home to the vineyards of the Mazzei family. With the vineyard ownership spanning 24 generations, they certainly know a thing or two about making great wine, and this is no exception…

Using the indigenous Vermentino grape, the Mazzei family have crafted an excellent wine. Harnessing the unique climate, the vines can produce lusciously ripe grapes but still offer a well-balanced acidity. This juicy and fresh-tasting white has peach…

Chicken and mushroom risotto is the perfect dish for enjoying a glass or two of Mazzei Belguardo Verminto 2018 vintage. The mineral taste will cut through the creamy sauce in this luxurious Italian classic. Like all good thing’s risotto is a labour…

Château Còtes de Chambeau is located in the north-eastern region of Bordeaux on the edge of Lussac. Their vines lie north appellation of Montagne, Saint-Emilion and have been cultivated by the same family over three generations. The Château is now…

A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc has created a fruity Bordeaux blend with subtle hints of spice and toasted wood. On the nose liquorice and oak are present with a while ripe raspberry and blackberry lead the taste. Perfect for roasted or …

We partnered this Bordeaux blend with a classic French stew of lamb Navarin. Earthy vegetables will perfectly suit the Merlot while the Lamb with challenge Cabernet Franc. Simple to make this is a perfect pair pleaser for both a lazy night together o…

Another plucky pair of wines to enjoy this February as we explore France are Château Haut-Bernicot, based in the east of Bordeaux this producer is a family vineyard spanning three generations. A stunning award-winning white Bordeaux that will conver…

Château Haut-Bernicot has created an extraordinary white Bordeaux. Stone soft stone fruit and a subtle scent of grass come through the nose. Light in colour but big in taste, it has a luscious taste of melon and lychee, with minimal tannins, this is…

Two very different styles of wine presented an exciting challenge when pairing these wines to one recipe. We settled on a sharing board, the perfect way to spend the star or end of a weekend together. To make your board stand out even more, why not t…