Competitions and offers
Win an aged Spanish beef meat box, a bottle of Rioja gran reserva and a copy of Prime
For this month’s comp we’ve teamed up with our good friends Islington-based butchers Turner & George* again to offer you a type of beef that’s become a real hit on the London restaurant scene. THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.
Turner & George have made a name for themselves with their offering of cuts from older Spanish beef, spearhead a growing taste for ‘Old Cows’. These ex-dairy cattle, sourced from the hills of Galicia and the Basque cider country, are allowed to graze and forage naturally on up until 10 years old or more before slaughter. As a result, their beef has a rich, strong flavour and intense marbling, which is truly unlike anything else found in the UK today.
To showcase this unique meat, Turner & George sells a selection of cuts under the banner of their ‘Spanish Old Cow Box’ – which contains 2 x 400g Basque Bone-in Ribeyes, 2 x 400g Galician Bone-in Sirloins, 2 x 200g Basque Fillets, 2 x 200g Galician Rumps and 4 x 180g Old Cow Burgers and have offered two to our lucky prizewinners.
We also thought you’d like a bottle of one of the top riojas, the 2007 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904, to try with it plus a copy of chef Richard Turner’s brilliant book Prime which is full of amazing beef recipes. (You may remember we offered it as a giveaway when it came out last year and it was SO popular we thought you’d like another chance to win one!)
(Rioja gran reserva is the official classification for the oldest wines in the Rioja region which have to be aged for a minimum of 60 months: at least 2 years in oak casks and 2 years in the bottle - we thought aged wine and aged beef would be the perfect pairing!)
All you have to do to enter the competition is register on the site (and subscribe, if you like, to our free monthly newsletter which will ensure you don’t miss details of our fabulous prizes)
Given the nature of the prize, you must be 18 or over and be based on the mainland UK to enter.
The closing date for the competition is 11.59pm GMT on Monday April 2nd 2018
For other terms and conditions see below.
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Terms & conditions:
1. This prize draw is open to all UK residents of 18 or over, other than freelances or contractors employed by matchingfoodandwine.com, Turner & George, Wines of Rioja and their respective families and agents or anyone directly connected to the prize draw
2. No purchase is necessary. You simply need to have registered on the site and subscribe to the mailing list.
3. Entries submitted through third parties or agents will not be eligible.
4. The two prizewinners will each win a Spanish Old Cow meat box, a bottle of rioja gran reserva and a copy of Prime. No cash alternative to the prize will be offered.
5. The closing date for entry to the draw is 11.59pm GMT on Monday April 2nd 2018. The winner will be drawn at random from the subscriber database by matchingfoodandwine by Monday April 16th, 2018 and will be notified by e-mail.
6. The promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
7. Entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
The winners surname and county of residence will be made available by sending an email to competitions@matchingfoodandwine.com after April 30th, 2018
* Turner & George is an online and high street butcher with a difference. Based in Islington and founded by acclaimed restaurateur and chef, Richard H. Turner; along with butcher and quality meat supplier, James George; Turner & George has recently been heralded as leaders of the new wave of artisan butchers in the UK. And after perusing their counter, it is easy to see why.
With a strong belief that everyone should have the opportunity to eat meat that has been ethically reared, they only choose the best meat from British native breeds. Selecting from animals reared on independent farms and smallholdings, free from growth hormones, antibiotics or cruelty. They dry-age in house on the bone for flavour, make their own sausages and burgers, and combine all of this with a contemporary knowledge of taste and cooking.
Win a case of H. Blin grower champagne
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED BUT DON'T WORRY - THERE WILL BE ANOTHER GREAT PRIZE SOON!
In what has become a bit of a tradition on matchingfoodandwine.com we have a case of champagne as our prize this month as our way of celebrating Valentine's Day. And we’re particularly pleased to have the small family owned champagne house of H. Blin as our sponsor this year
The founder Henri Blin was descended from a long line of family growers from Vincelles, a charming village located on the champagne route in the Marne valley. Today Champagne H.Blin owns 123 hectares of vineyards which are mainly planted with Pinot Meunier and focusses on the unique characteristics of this variety to produce authentic, terroir-driven champagnes. Blin’s vineyards are now all managed using sustainable methods and several hectares are certified organic.
The case of six bottles will include 3 bottles each of their brut champagne (described by Oddbins, which stocks it, as a "mellow, rounded, sumptuous, biscuity, balanced, lemony and complex style of champagne" and the richer still Blanc de Noirs which, like a number of their champagnes, is made 100% from Pinot Meunier.
All you have to do to enter the competition is register on the site (and subscribe, if you like, to our free monthly newsletter)
Given the nature of the prize, you must be 18 or over to enter and we can’t dispatch prizes to those of you who live outside the UK, I’m afraid.
The closing date for the competition is 11.59pm GMT on Sunday March 4th 2018 which means you won’t of course get it in time for V Day if you win but hopefully February 14th is not the only day on which you'll feel moved to make a romantic gesture. And there’s nothing stopping you buying a bottle while you wait to find out if you’re the lucky winner. (For prices and stockist details see below*)
For other terms and conditions see below.
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Terms & conditions:
1. This prize draw is open to all UK residents of 18 or over, other than freelances or contractors employed by matchingfoodandwine.com or H.Blin, their respective families and agents or anyone directly connected to the prize draw
2. No purchase is necessary. You simply need to have registered on the site and subscribe to the mailing list.
3. Entries submitted through third parties or agents will not be eligible and only one entry is permitted per person.
4. The prize consists of a case of 6 bottles of H Blin champagne as specified above. No cash alternative to the prize will be offered
5. The closing date for entry to the draw is 11.59pm GMT on Sunday March 4th 2018. The winner will be drawn at random from the subscriber database by matchingfoodandwine by Monday March 19th, 2018 and will be notified by e-mail.
6. The promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
7. Entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
The winners surname and county of residence will be made available by sending an email to competitions@matchingfoodandwine.com after March 31st, 2018
* H.Blin NV Brut 80% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay – £25.00 bottle or £58.50 magnum from www.winecellarclub.co.uk or www.thesecretcellar.co.uk - currently on offer at £24 a bottle from Oddbins www.oddbins.com
H.Blin Blanc de Noirs made from 100% Pinot Meunier - £29.90 from – www.winecellarclub.co.uk
Win six fabulous whiskies from The Whisky Exchange
So far as we’re concerned January is all about whisky so what better way to celebrate this fabulous drink than a case of six Scotch whiskies from our friends at The Whisky Exchange? It’s the perfect prize for any whisky lover and a way for those new to the spirit to explore its myriad different styles and flavours. THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED
Here are the six and what TWE says about each of them. (As a whisky lover myself I seriously envy whoever wins this prize! See below for the closing date and T & Cs)
This superb whisky from Bowmore has recently been named The Whisky Exchange’s Whisky of the Year for 2018, as voted by whisky-loving consumers in a blind tasting. Having spent its final three years in oloroso sherry casks, this 15 year old single malt offers an elegant balance of sherry influence and the distillery's fruit and peat characteristics – fruit spice and cinnamon meet tropical fruit and green apple.
PEAT is the perfect expression of smoky whisky, with all the full-on coastal character you would expect from an island whisky, as well as balanced sweetness. On its own or in a cocktail, it is the go-to peaty whisky for all, balancing serious smoky flavour with a sense of fun. This whisky is a blended malt – a blend of single malts from a handful of Islay distilleries, taking the distinct character of each and bringing them together, focusing on Islay’s most famous flavour – peat.
Chiswick-based Compass Box is led by founder and whiskymaker John Glaser, a man who never tires of pushing the boundaries of blended whisky. This is a terrific blended grain whisky that is supple and silky, with elegant, rich flavours of vanilla, toffee, coconut and cocoa.
John sources the highest quality oak from the US, France and Spain to find the best wood for each expression and creates custom casks that impart unique flavours on marriages of some of the finest whiskies from across Scotland.
Edradour 2006 10 Year Old Sherry Butt
Sherry leads the way with this delicious single-cask bottling from Edradour, bottled exclusively for The Whisky Exchange. It balances spice against fruit and sweetness against char. Having been distilled in 2006 and matured in an oloroso sherry cask, there were just 683 bottles made.
Single Malts of Scotland Glen Elgin 1995, 21 Year Old
As a single cask bottling of just 265 bottles, this Glen Elgin release from Elixir Distillers' The Single Malts of Scotland range is a really special addition to the case. Distilled in 1995 and aged in a hogshead for 21 years, the distillery's typical fruit-cake spice is pushed through with a velvety texture and a long finish of toasted oats.
The character of Port Askaig 8 Year Old single malt brings together the robust smokiness and soft fruitiness found in the beguiling island of Islay. This is a whisky that would appeal to the most discerning of whisky connoisseurs as much as a novice whisky drinker. It is warming and smoky with notes of limestone, liquorice and dark peat.
All you have to do to enter the competition is register on the site (and subscribe, if you like, to our free newsletter).
The closing date for the competition is 11.59pm GMT on Wednesday January 31st 2018 and you must be over 18 and live in the UK to enter. For other terms and conditions see below.
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Terms & conditions:
1. This prize draw is open to all UK residents of 18 or over, other than freelances or contractors employed by matchingfoodandwine.com and employees of The Whisky Exchange, their respective families and agents or anyone directly connected to the prize draw
2. No purchase is necessary. You simply need to have registered on the site and subscribe to the mailing list.
3. Entries submitted through third parties or agents will not be eligible. You may only enter once.
4. The prize consists of the six whiskies specified above
5. The closing date for entry to the draw is 11.59pm GMT on Wednesday January 31st 2018. The winner will be drawn at random from the subscriber database by matchingfoodandwine by February 14th 2018 and will be notified by e-mail.
6. The promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
7. Entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
The winners surname and country of residence will be made available by sending an email to comps@matchingfoodandwine.com after February 28th 2018
Win a Cuisinart Soup Maker Plus
This month’s prize is a winner on two counts: It would make a great Christmas present for any enthusiastic home cook but it’s also the perfect gadget to win yourself to get you through the cold dark days of January and February
Cuisinart’s Soup Maker Plus is not only a blender but a cooker with a clever built in slow-stir function which enables you to create curries, risottos and chunky soups as well as smooth ones.
The powerful blades also make it a power blender: perfect for those wanting to create homemade sauces, smoothies, iced drinks or nut milks.
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You can, cook, stir, simmer and blend in the one machine without the need for extra pots and pans and watch your ingredients as they cook inside the robust glass jar. You can adjust the heat settings, add ingredients and stir as required to achieve the texture you want.
Cool, eh?
All you have to do to enter the competition is register on the site (and subscribe, if you like, to our free monthly newsletter)
The closing date for the competition is 11.59pm GMT on Tuesday January 2nd 2018. For other terms and conditions see below.
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Terms & conditions:
1. This prize draw is open to all subscribers of 18 or over, other than freelances or contractors employed by matchingfoodandwine.com or Cuisinart, their respective families and agents or anyone directly connected to the prize draw
2. No purchase is necessary. You simply need to have registered on the site and subscribe to the mailing list.
3. Entries submitted through third parties or agents will not be eligible. And only one entry per person, obviously
4. The prize consists of Cuisinart Soup Maker Plus mentioned above, RRP £140. No cash alternative to the prize will be offered
5. The closing date for entry to the draw is 11.59pm GMT on Tuesday January 2nd 2018. The winner will be drawn at random from the subscriber database by matchingfoodandwine by Tuesday, January 16th 2018 and will be notified by e-mail.
6. The promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
7. 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 competitions@matchingfoodandwine.com after January 31st, 2018
Win a Harvey Nichols 'Crowd Pleaser' hamper worth £300!
Have you ever given someone a hamper and wished someone would send you one for a change? Well now’s your chance to win one. THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.
We’ve teamed up with the stylish Harvey Nichols to offer you their unique Crowd Pleaser hamper* full of delicious goodies for you to enjoy over the Christmas period. (*though don't feel obliged to share if you don't want to)
It includes TWO bottles of Harvey Nichols champagne, a bottle of HN gin, a bottle of port and all sorts of sweet and savoury treats to snack on (listed below)
All you have to do to enter the competition is register on the site (and subscribe, if you like, to our free monthly newsletter)
Given the nature of the prize, you must be 18 or over to enter.
The closing date for the competition is 11.59pm GMT on Sunday December 3rd 2017. For other terms and conditions see below.
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Terms & conditions:
1. This prize draw is open to all subscribers of 18 or over based in the UK or Ireland other than freelances or contractors employed by matchingfoodandwine.com or Harvey Nichols, their respective families and agents or anyone directly connected to the prize draw
2. No purchase is necessary. You simply need to have registered on the site and subscribe to the mailing list.
3. Entries submitted through third parties or agents will not be eligible.
4. The prize consists of The Crowd Pleaser Hamper mentioned above. Total value: £300. No cash alternative to the prize will be offered
5. The closing date for entry to the draw is 11.59pm GMT on Sunday December 3rd 2017. The winner will be drawn at random from the subscriber database by matchingfoodandwine by Friday 8th December, 2017 and will be notified by e-mail.
6. The promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
7. 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 competitions@matchingfoodandwine.com after December 31st, 2017
The Crowd Pleaser hamper contains:
Harvey Nichols Champagne Brut NV, France 2 x 750ml
Harvey Nichols Green Olives With Lemon & Almond 410g
Harvey Nichols Cheddar Cheese Nibbles 100g
Harvey Nichols Breakfast Coffee Caddy 227g
Harvey Nichols English Breakfast Teabags 125g
Harvey Nichols Hot Chocolate 250g
Harvey Nichols Dark Chocolate Crunch Biscuits 200g
Harvey Nichols Panettone 500g
Harvey Nichols Cranberry Sauce 200g
Harvey Nichols Christmas Mustard 170g
Harvey Nichols Date & Orange Chutney 320g
Harvey Nichols Christmas Pudding 454g
Harvey Nichols Brandy Butter 210g
Harvey Nichols Late Bottled Vintage Port, Douro Valley, Portugal 500ml
Harvey Nichols Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 750ml
Harvey Nichols Treixadura, Galicia, Spain 750ml
Harvey Nichols Blackberry & Apple Jam 340g
Harvey Nichols Grapefruit & Ginger Marmalade 340g
Harvey Nichols Dark Chocolate Florentines 195g
Harvey Nichols Giant Chocolate Coin 125g
Harvey Nichols Gin, England 200ml
Harvey Nichols Tonic Water With A Hint Of Cucumber And Lime 4 x 200ml
Harvey Nichols Assorted Chocolate Truffles 250g
Harvey Nichols Chocolate Mint Thins 200g
Harvey Nichols Olive Oil & Rosemary Biscuits 100g
Harvey Nichols Chilli Biscuits 100g
Dip Sticks Lucky Dip
Harvey Nichols reserves the right to make substitutions for individual items though will replace them with ones of similar value
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