Win a fantastic case of Californian wine!

Anyone who has been to California will have fallen in love with the beautiful vineyards and incredible wine and food. Maybe it’s going to be a while before you can get back there but in the meantime here’s a chance to win a fabulous case of wine that reflects the varieties California does so well. THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED

California Wines has picked out a selection of 12 delicious bottles, worth over £250 to showcase what is aptly referred to as the sunshine state.

The case will comprise 12 different wines including:

Buena Vista Sonoma Zinfandel 2017

J Lohr Estate Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Sanford Pinot Noir 2019

St. Supery Napa Valley Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Oak Farm Vineyards Albarino 2020 and

Paul Hobbs Winery Crossbarn Chardonnay 2019

The closing date for the competition is 11.59pm GMT on 11.59pm GMT on Monday May 2nd, 2022 and you must live in the UK and be over 18 to enter

If you would like to find out more about California and its wines, vineyards and history you can undertake their wine certification and education program, Capstone California. Test your knowledge and learn more at the same time by taking on Level 1 for free: https://tinyurl.com/CWIUKVIP or visit www.californiawines.co.uk

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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, California Wines, 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 Californian wines described above though the sponsor reserves the right to substitute bottles of equivalent value. 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 May 2nd, 2022. The winner will be drawn from the list of entrants by matchingfoodandwine by 11.59pm on Monday May 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 May 31st 2022

Discover the wine regions of France with this exciting Département range

If you’ve travelled in France you’ll be aware that the counties there are referred to as departements and my friend Liam Steevenson of Vineyard Productions wanted to reflect their individual character in a range of wines. THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED

You can explore them too through this range of 12 bottles which includes 4 bottles each of departements, 33, 44 and 69

Département 33 is a lush white Bordeaux This wine offers aromatic notes of lime with hints of freshly cut grass and honeysuckle. These aromas on the nose, follow through onto a wonderfully textured palate with refreshing acidity and a driven mineral finish. It would be lovely with roast chicken, lightly smoked salmon or pasta with a creamy sauce.

Département 44 is a Muscadet from the Sévre & Maine Sur Lie appellation. Unlike some of the cheaper wines from the region it has a great deal of character and complexity, striking the perfect balance between the refreshing bite of an apple or lemon and the added depth and texture provided by its contact with the lees. Oysters are the classic match but it would go with any seafood.

And Département 69 is a charming Fleurie from the Beaujolais region. It’s unique, elegant, and floral with plenty of ripe berry fruit for company. A period of ageing in some of the most excellent barrels and wooden vats was done not to add any obvious oaky flavour or aroma but a silkiness of texture. It would be delicious with French charcuterie and cheeses or with a steak frites.

The entire range is available to buy from www.red-white.co.uk as well as other stockists nationwide.

The closing date for the competition is 11.59pm GMT on Thursday March 31st 2022 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, Red & White, 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 Departement wines described above though the sponsor reserves the right to substitute bottles of equivalent value. 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 Thursday March 31st, 2022. The winner will be drawn from the list of entrants by matchingfoodandwine by 11.59pm on Friday April 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 chantal@matchingfoodandwine.com after April 30th 2022

Win a gloriously romantic case of sparkling rosé from Graham Beck

I’ve always been a huge fan of Graham Beck, one of South Africa’s best champagne method sparkling wines, so I was thrilled when they came on board with a fabulous prize this month. THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.

To celebrate V day* they’re offering a mixed case of their beautifully bottled rosé bubbly

2 bottles of Graham Beck Brut Rosé NV
A flirtatious rosé fizz with hints of fresh lavender, red berries and cherry.

2 bottles of Graham Beck Pinot Noir Rosé vintage 2017
An elegant creamy rosé with a delicious strawberry fruitiness and a fine mousse

2 bottles of Bliss Nectar Rosé NV (an exclusive as this seductive medium-dry sparkling rosé isn’t available in the UK)

The lucky winner will also get a Graham Beck large black and gold bistro ice bucket a Bubbly Stopper, a ‘A Legacy Written in the Stars’ apron with leather straps and, to set the scene, a Graham Beck scented candle. The total value of the prize is over £200.

The closing date for the competition is 11.59pm GMT on Monday 28th February 2022 and you must live in the UK and be over 18 to enter.

*Our winner won’t of course get their prize until March but who says romance is done and dusted on February 14th? And if you want to buy the wines yourself in time for V Day you can get the brut rosé from Majestic for £16.99 or £14.99 on a mix six deal and the 2017 Pinot Noir rosé for £19.99 or £16.99 on a mix six deal in store. Vinum has the 2017 vintage online for £18.85

And if you’d like to know more about Graham Beck check out their website

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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, Graham Beck, 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 Cap Classique described above though the sponsor reserves the right to substitute bottles of equivalent value. 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 February 28th. The winner will be drawn from the list of entrants by matchingfoodandwine by 11.59pm on Monday March 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 chantal@matchingfoodandwine.com after February 28th 2022

Win a fantastic Spanish food and wine hamper from Mercado 44

We all need to escape in January, if not in person then at least through food and drink and I can think of no better people to make that happen than Owen and Tom Morgan of Bar 44 who have the most brilliant restaurants and tapas bars in Bristol and Cardiff.

They also have an online shop Mercado 44 from which they’ve picked this fabulous selection of food and wine

Owen writes: “The hamper celebrates some of Spain’s very finest ingredients and artisan producers, whether in the form of indulgent ready to eat nibbles, or finish-at-home dishes to enjoy with the wines we’ve selected.

The new 44 book ‘Bar 44 tapas y copas' is out now and has already received critical acclaim for its production, recipes, photography and stories and was picked as one of Daily Mail restaurant critic Tom Parker-Bowles top books of 2021.

The book usefully pairs all 100 of its recipes with a drink, and also has chapters on sherry, Spanish wine, gin, Spanish cider, cocktails, and vermut (vermouth).

The lucky winner will be able to create a wonderful feast of food and drink at home focused around recipes and ideas from the book

The hamper will include

A copy of the book, signed by Owen and Tom

I litre tin of Rama 44 Extra Virgin Olive Oil
The olive oil Bar 44 has produced in Granada for the last 5 years, perfect on any kitchen worktop.

Pan con tomate DIY kit
Sliced sourdough to make the perfect pan con tomate
Penjar tomato. The only tomato to use for top notch pan con tomate

Gilda making kit
Gildas, the ultimate San Sebastian bar hopping pintxo, named after Rita Hayworth when she was filming there in the 1940’s. Gilda was her character name, and was particularly fiery!
It includes Pepinillos, Guindilla peppers, Bar 44 Gordal olives and Don Bocarta Cantabrian anchovies

Gueyumar Conservas
Gueyumar is one of the finest fish asadores in the world. It sits on the secluded beach outside the fishing town of Ribadesella in Asturias. We spent some wonderful time in the kitchens there, and they also grill and preserve their own fish, which are simply unbeatable.
Includes: Oak grilled sardines, Mussels in escabeche

Finish at home dishes from the kitchen
All prepared from the Bar 44 book, you just have to give them the final flourish.
Natural organic Leon chorizo poached in Trabanco sidra
Jamón Ibérico croquetas
Coal roast Asador 44 peppers
Citrus cured sea bream, orange, radish
Cecina (oak smoked and cured Castillian beef), Picos blue, hazelnut and fig ensalada
Trufas – dark chocolate and white chocolate hazelnut truffles

The drinks will include

Bottle of Manzanilla 44 en Rama
Our own bottling created with Bodegas Baron, an historic Sanlucar producer.

Bottle of Vilarnau limited edition organic cava
In a stunning tile-patterned bottle, this is a classic Brut Penedes cava, perfect for enjoying any of our tapas

Bottle of Nereida blanca, Ribeiro
An excellent blend of native Galician grapes, perfect for fish, seafood and vegetables.

Bottle of Uva 44, Jumilla
A tiny production Bar 44 bottling. An organic blend focusing mainly on the resurgent native Monastrell grape. From old bush vines surrounding the Ego Bodegas winery, this red is a winner with chorizo, beef dishes. Give it a go with the dark truffles too.

The closing date for the competition is 11.59pm GMT on Monday January 31st 2022 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, 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 Monday January 31st 2022. The winner will be drawn from the list of entrants by matchingfoodandwine by 11.59pm on Monday February 14th 2022 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 chantal@matchingfoodandwine.com after February 28th 2022