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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...
Wines for Easter
If you are hosting this Easter, you’ll already have enough on your plate, so let us take one job off the list and help you with the wine choices.
Lamb Cawl by Nick Rudge
In the heart of the castle walled-town of Conwy, The Jackdaw is a fine-dining restaurant highly regarded for its Welsh tasting menus and use of seasonal produce...
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...
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.
Showstopper bottles for Christmas 2025
We recently published our latest Oddments List which details some incredible mature Burgundies, including an exciting, sizeable release from our own Reserve Cellar.
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.
Tanners Marvellous Mulled Wine Recipe
Raise a toast to the festive season with a warming glass of mulled wine. With its blend of rich red wine, citrus and aromatic spices, this classic winter drink fills...
What are we drinking this Christmas?
Are you looking for some festive inspiration this Christmas? From showstopping fizz to indulgent white burgundy and fruit-filled Rioja, a few of our...
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...
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...
Lemon & Tarragon Grilled Chicken
Zesty and aromatic, with fresh tarragon and garlic enhancing the juicy, tender meat. A hint of lemon adds brightness, while the grill...
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...
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...
Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb
Instructions: Prepare the Lamb: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the rack of lamb dry and season with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix olive...
Hoisin Duck & Pancakes
Tender duck wrapped in soft pancakes, enhanced by the rich, sweet-savoury depth of hoisin sauce, with a hint of warming spice and a touch of freshness from...
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...
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...
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 ...
A Best of British Christmas
Celebrate Christmas with the best of British food and wine. From delicate canapes and starters to mouth-watering main courses and indulgent cheese boards...
A beginner’s guide to Port
A true Christmas tipple, Port is a must-have at this time of year. Whether it’s for you to sip and savour in front of the fire, enjoy a glass with...
Christmas Food & Wine Pairing: Dessert & Sweet Treats
A time for indulgence, it’s hard to escape sweet treats around Christmas time. From mince pies to seemingly endless supplies of bite-sized chocolates, there...
Christmas Food & Wine Pairing: Main Courses
Christmas comes but once a year and it’s the perfect opportunity to pull out your favourite bottle. But if you’d like a sprinkling of Tanner's magic, then...
Christmas Food & Wine Pairing: Starters
From timeless classics to vegetarian dishes, Amy McCudden helps you kick off your Christmas feast in style with a sprinkling of festive food and wine...