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Great British Beef Week 23rd – 30th April 2026

Great British Beef Week is a celebration of quality, tradition and the exceptional produce reared by our great British farmers. It’s the perfect excuse to enjoy dishes...

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Better Together: Food & Wine Matching Uncorked

From quick and easy mid-week meals to lovingly prepared weekend dishes, a glass of wine can elevate your culinary moments into something truly special...

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What wine pairs with chocolate?

Silky, decadent and enough to make your mouth water at the thought, a piece of chocolate and a glass of wine don’t have to be saved for celebratory moments.

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What is a Single Malt Scotch? The 5 Types of Scotch Whisky

Whisky is a very divisive spirit. I’m sure you’ve all encountered those who can’t stomach the smell, or sight, of a dram.

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Celebratory Cocktails: An English Twist

2026 is nearly here. Whether you’re planning a quiet night in or a party into the small hours, shake, stir and toast your way to the stroke of midnight with...

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Christmas Day Menu

Whether you’re having a quiet and cosy Christmas or entertaining friends and family, a Christmas Day feast always tastes better with a good bottle or two.

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What Port is best for Christmas? An Essential Guide to Port

No Christmas is complete without Port. It's the ultimate festive treat, whether you're enjoying a glass by the fire, serving it with cheese, or giving a beautiful...

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Best of British Christmas: Festive Pairings

Why not indulge in a truly British Christmas this year? Stocking up is all part of the seasonal experience, but knowing what to pair can be tricky...

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Summer Sipping: White Port

Certain drinks just feel right in the moment, don’t they? Amy McCudden explores why Port is superb for summer sipping. Simply uttering the word Port...

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What is Rosé Wine?

It’s pretty hard to escape the ‘rosé season’, the perpetual pink hue that seems to fill the gap between the January sales and Christmas, but Rosé is...

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Summer Sipping with Lochlea

When you think of Whisky, what springs to mind? Would a whisky cocktail be your drink of choice? Amy McCudden explore why Lochlea’s Our Barley...

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Summer Single Malts: Tomatin

Summer. The perpetual season of rosé and everything pink (including strawberry sandwiches). Whilst the warmer weather may have you reaching for a glass...

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English Wine Week 2025

English Wine Week has arrived. A proud moment in the wine calendar, Amy McCudden explores why this year is even more special for Tanners…

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Welsh Wine Week 2025

Have you tried Welsh wine? Or perhaps the question is would you try Welsh wine? Whilst any discerning drinker may have adopted a go-to region or...

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En Primeur Q&A

It refers to wines that are waiting to be shipped to the UK, in most cases the wines are still in barrels in the growers’ cellar. When ordering En Primeur...

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Easter Fizz

However you plan on spending the bank holiday, a bottle of fizz is always great to have on hand. Even if you’re thinking of having a quiet Easter, a long...

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Easter Food & Wine Pairings

A Bank Holiday is the perfect opportunity to celebrate and spend time with family and friends or simply enjoy a good rest. With Easter on the way, the long...

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Tanners & Truffles: The Ultimate Chocolate Pairings

Silky, decadent and enough to make your mouth water, a piece of chocolate and a glass of wine doesn’t have to be saved for special occasions. Whilst you may enjoy...

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Great British Pie Week

Whether it’s cold, hot, sweet or savoury, a pie is typically seen as a classic British dish, especially when using the finest British ingredients. Tucked into all year round...

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The Taste of Tanners

Did you purchase Tanners Claret last year? If so, you’ll have picked up our best-selling bottle. Or do you prefer Peaty Creag, our 8-year-old Scotch blend?

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Food & Wine for Chinese New Year

Celebrated all over the world, Chinese New Year is a spectacle of colour and tradition. It also involves fantastic dishes to share. But what wine do...

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Celebrate Burns Night

Celebrate Christmas with the best of British food and wine. From delicate canapes and starters to mouth-watering main courses and indulgent cheese boards...

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If you like…you’ll love

Did you somehow blink and it’s now 2025? I’m sure you’ve commented on the weather or remarked ‘it’ll soon be Easter’ or ‘roll on Summer’ but either way...

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Festive Dilemmas

The pressure of getting things right at Christmas can feel overwhelming. From crumbled corks to finding the perfect gift for a self-confessed wine lover, the most ...

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