Win a case of glorious Babylonstoren rosé

Sponsored feature: If you’re a rosé fan - and who isn’t these days? - here’s a chance to win a six bottle case of Babylonstoren rosé, the official rosé of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

The 2023 vintage was launched there last week - the estate, which is based in the South African winelands is one of only two RHS partner gardens in Africa - and one of you will be one of the first to taste it!

The rosé is made from mourvèdre, a grape variety with a distinctively floral aroma that’s widely used in Provence and elsewhere in southern France making it the perfect choice for the Royal Horticultural Society’s iconic show.

Babylonstoren’s unique location on the southernmost tip of the African continent makes their rosé is one of the earliest to be harvested and bottled in the southern hemisphere.

The 2023 vintage is made in the classic dry Provençal style with a delicately fruity flavour of strawberries and cream.

it is available to order directly via Babylonstoren’s sister estate, The Newt in Somerset, with free delivery from shop.thenewtinsomerset.com.

The closing date for the competition is 11.59pm GMT on June 30th 2023 and you must live in the UK and be over 18 to enter. For other Ts & Cs see below

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Terms and Conditions

1. This prize draw is open to all subscribers of 18 or over, other than freelancers or contractors employed by matchingfoodandwine.com, Babylonstoren, The Newt, Somerset, their respective families and agents or anyone directly connected to the prize draw

2. No purchase is necessary.

3. Entries submitted through third parties or agents will not be eligible. Only one entry is allowed per person.

4. The prize consists of the case of Babylonstoren rosé described above. The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash alternatives in whole or in part.

5. The closing date for entry to the draw is 11.59pm GMT on Friday June 30th 2023. The winner will be drawn from the list of entrants by matchingfoodandwine by 11.59pm on Friday July 14th and will be notified by e-mail.

7. We ask for your name, email address and postal address in order to conduct the competition. We will delete this data as soon as the competition has concluded and the winner has received their prize.

8. In the event that you decide to subscribe to our monthly newsletter when you enter the competition, we will in addition record your name and email address in order to be able to send it out to you. You will be able to unsubscribe and ask us to delete your personal data at any time.

9. We accept no responsibility for late, incomplete, incorrectly submitted, corrupted or misdirected entries.

10. Our decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

11. Entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

The winner’s surname and county of residence will be made available by sending an email to giveaways@matchingfoodandwine.com after July 31st 2023

Win a fabulous Instant Pot multi-cooker and air-fryer

Sponsored giveaway: If you’re someone who’s been gagging to own one of those amazing Instant Pot multi-cooker and air-fryers you’re in luck. We have one to give away this month thanks to Instant Brands UK

The Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid Multi-Cooker and Air Fryer has an incredible 13 functions. It can air fry, grill, roast, pressure cook, steam, sauté, sous vide, dehydrate, make yoghurt, prove bread, and warm food plus it uses 4.4 times less energy than an oven.

The clever thing is that you can switch from one function to another - from pressure cooking to air frying or vice versa, for example, just adding or removing the inner pressure cooking cover to reveal the air frying heating element which allows you to achieve crisp and delicious results with less oil, which also makes it a healthier cooking option.

You can read more about what it can do here. (I have a friend who uses hers all the time)

The Duo Crisp is perfect for busy households, health-conscious cooks, and anyone who wants to save time and space in the kitchen while creating easy, delicious meals.

The closing date for the competition is 11.59pm GMT on Wednesday May 31st 2023 and you must live in the UK and be over 18 to enter.

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1. This prize draw is open to all subscribers of 18 or over, other than freelancers or contractors employed by matchingfoodandwine.com, Instant Brands, their respective families and agents or anyone directly connected to the prize draw

2. No purchase is necessary.

3. Entries submitted through third parties or agents will not be eligible. Only one entry is allowed per person.

4. The prize consists of the Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid Air Fryer and Instant Pot described above. The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash alternatives in whole or in part.

5. The closing date for entry to the draw is 11.59pm GMT on Wednesday May 31st, 2023. The winner will be drawn from the list of entrants by matchingfoodandwine by 11.59pm on Thursday June 15th and will be notified by e-mail.

7. We ask for your name, email address and postal address in order to conduct the competition. We will delete this data as soon as the competition has concluded and the winner has received their prize.

8. In the event that you decide to subscribe to our monthly newsletter when you enter the competition, we will in addition record your name and email address in order to be able to send it out to you. You will be able to unsubscribe and ask us to delete your personal data at any time.

9. We accept no responsibility for late, incomplete, incorrectly submitted, corrupted or misdirected entries.

10. Our decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

11. Entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

The winner’s surname and county of residence will be made available by sending an email to comps@matchingfoodandwine.com after June 30th 2023

Win a luxury Spanish food and wine hamper from Mercado 44

One of our most popular competitions last year was a luxury Spanish food and wine hamper from my mates Owen and Tom Morgan of Bar 44 who have the most brilliant restaurants and tapas bars in Bristol and Cardiff and I’ve managed to twist their arm to do it again.

They also have an online shop Mercado 44 from which they’ve picked a fabulous selection of food and wine worth £250.

It will include a selection of luxury Spanish ingredients including 100% bellota grade hand carved jamón Ibérico, Don Bocarte Cantabrian anchovies, Riojan white asparagus, Wood fired Restaurant Gueyumar preserved seafood from Asturias, a litre of their own extra virgin olive oil, Valdespino sherry vinegar and a selection of delicious savoury and sweet snacks.

There are also six wines including the Bar 44 manzanilla en Rama (one of my favourite sherries), two brilliant Spanish whites and reds and a bottle of Vilarnau’s organic Cava plus a copy of their recipe book ‘Bar 44 tapas y copas’ to inspire you. The book also has chapters on sherry, Spanish wine, gin, Spanish cider, cocktails, and vermut (vermouth) as well as pairings for each of the recipes.

The closing date for the competition is 11.59pm GMT on Sunday February 12th 2023 and you must live in the UK and be over 18 to enter.

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Terms and Conditions

1. This prize draw is open to all subscribers of 18 or over, other than freelancers or contractors employed by matchingfoodandwine.com, Mercado 44, their respective families and agents or anyone directly connected to the prize draw

2. No purchase is necessary.

3. Entries submitted through third parties or agents will not be eligible. Only one entry is allowed per person.

4. The prize consists of the hamper contents described above. The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash alternatives in whole or in part.

5. The closing date for entry to the draw is 11.59pm GMT on Sunday February 12th 2023. The winner will be drawn from the list of entrants by matchingfoodandwine by 11.59pm on Tuesday 28th February and will be notified by e-mail.

7. We ask for your name, email address and postal address in order to conduct the competition. We will delete this data as soon as the competition has concluded and the winner has received their prize.

8. In the event that you decide to subscribe to our monthly newsletter when you enter the competition, we will in addition record your name and email address in order to be able to send it out to you. You will be able to unsubscribe and ask us to delete your personal data at any time.

9. We accept no responsibility for late, incomplete, incorrectly submitted, corrupted or misdirected entries.

10. Our decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

The winner’s surname and county of residence will be made available by sending an email to fiona@matchingfoodandwine.com after March 15th 2022

Win a case of Libertine - England’s sexiest sparkling wine!

December’s prize is very much a personal pick - a champagne-style sparkling wine that not only looks different but tastes different too and I absolutely love it.

It’s a really fruity sparkling rosé made from grapes grown in Essex of all places, though Essex is apparently where it’s at for English grape growing being generally warmer and drier than the rest of the country. (They make some impressive chardonnay and pinot noir too.)

But actually it’s not so much how it’s made or even how it tastes but how it makes you feel, encapsulated by the name and label.

As Liam and John, the two Masters of Wine behind the project say “There’s a moment of joy that accompanies opening a bottle of fine sparkling wine. Great still wines are solemnly appraised, but sparkling wines demand the company of friends, partners, and lovers. Libertine is a celebration of these bonds of pleasure.

What I particularly like is that our winner will get take possession of the prize in January which is when you most need cheering up. And will have the perfect wine to hand for Valentine’s Day.

The closing date for the competition is 11.59pm GMT on January 2nd 2023 and you must live in the UK and be over 18 to enter.

If you fancy buying a bottle yourself in the meantime you can find it at the SW Bottle Shop in Tavistock and Red & White

This is an advertising feature in association with Vineyard Productions. For full terms and conditions, see below.

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Terms and Conditions

1. This prize draw is open to all subscribers of 18 or over, other than freelancers or contractors employed by matchingfoodandwine.com, Vineyard Productions, their respective families and agents or anyone directly connected to the prize draw

2. No purchase is necessary.

3. Entries submitted through third parties or agents will not be eligible. Only one entry is allowed per person.

4. The prize consists of the case of Libertine brut rosé described above. The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash alternatives in whole or in part.

5. The closing date for entry to the draw is 11.59pm GMT on Monday January 2nd 2023. The winner will be drawn from the list of entrants by matchingfoodandwine by 11.59pm on Monday January 16th and will be notified by e-mail.

7. We ask for your name, email address and postal address in order to conduct the competition. We will delete this data as soon as the competition has concluded and the winner has received their prize.

8. In the event that you decide to subscribe to our monthly newsletter when you enter the competition, we will in addition record your name and email address in order to be able to send it out to you. You will be able to unsubscribe and ask us to delete your personal data at any time.

9. We accept no responsibility for late, incomplete, incorrectly submitted, corrupted or misdirected entries.

10. Our decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

11. Entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

The winner’s surname and county of residence will be made available by sending an email to chantal@matchingfoodandwine.com after January 31st 2023