Win an amazing Catena malbec and asado experience

Some of the best barbecues I’ve had have been in Argentina where they have perfected the art of ‘asado’ - and have one of the best wines, in the form of malbec, to drink with it. THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.

So we were thrilled when Argentinian producer Catena came up with the idea of creating a malbec camp experience at home.

The prize includes a virtual barbecue/asado masterclass, with a deluxe meat box provided via Casa Argentina, plus a case of DV Catena Malbec wines, a copy of Laura Catena’s Gold in the Vineyard book and a virtual tour of Catena’s strikingly beautiful La Piramide winery which I’ve been lucky enough to visit myself on a couple of occasions.

The winner will receive the meat box and wine in advance and the experience, which can take place on a date and time that suits both you and the winery (see T & Cs below), will start with a virtual tour of the Piramide winery over a glass of malbec, in the company of the winemaker. Then you’ll be able to follow the asado masterclass step by step on Zoom.

If you’d like to try Catena’s DV malbec yourself anyway it’s currently on special offer at £10 in Sainsbury’s and Tesco if you have a Clubcard until June 21st. I also love their cabernet franc.

The closing date for the competition is 11.59pm GMT on Wednesday June 30th 2021 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, Catena, 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 Catena malbec and asado experience described above. The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash alternatives in whole or in part.

5. The date for the tour and the masterclass will be agreed in advance with the winner although the time will need to tie in with Argentinian time which is currently 4 hrs behind the UK. The winner will receive delivery of the malbec hamper a day or two in advance – the different cuts of meat together with the wine and the book. (The meat and the wine/book may arrive in separate deliveries). The tour and masterclass together will take around 1 hour

6. The closing date for entry to the draw is 11.59pm GMT on Wednesday June 30th 2021. The winner will be drawn from the list of entrants by matchingfoodandwine by 11.59pm on Thursday July 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 July 31st 2021.

Win the ultimate cheeselover’s hamper from Peter’s Yard

I’ve been a fan of Peter’s Yard since they first arrived on the scene in 2008 and regularly buy their delicious sourdough Scandi-inspired crispbreads. Each batch begins with a 45-year-old sourdough starter which is slowly fermented for 16 hours - it’s the long, slow proving that’s the secret of their crispness and flavour. THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.

Peter’s Yard take great care in sourcing the ingredients for all its range using British ingredients where they can. This includes Shipton Mill flour, organic milk, Anglesey sea salt and Hillfarm rapeseed oil. They never add anything artificial and would never use palm oil or hydrogenated fats.

Their award-winning range is now 20 strong and includes other hand-baked products such as crackers, flatbreads and sourdough bites. They're stocked in over 2,000 independent delicatessens, cheese shops, specialist shops and farm shops including Fortnum & Mason, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols. They are also available in Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Ocado, Whole Foods Market and Booths.

The hamper combines everything you need to put together the ultimate cheeseboard, whether sharing with friends, or a week's worth of indulgence. From a selection of award winning British cheeses* to some delicious accompaniments - truffle honey among them - and a full range of Peter's Yard crispbreads and crackers to pair with them. As if that wasn’t enough of a treat, there’s also a bottle of Laurent Perrier vintage champagne!

Finally, to keep the Scandi vibe going long after the cheeseboard ends, they’ve included a copy of a beautiful cookbook, Smorgasbord, on which they collaborated with food writer Signe Johansen (you can find one of the recipes here but there are more on the Peter's Yard website).

The closing date for the competition is 11.59pm GMT on Monday May 31st 2021 and you must live in the UK and be over 18 to enter.

* The cheeses include 250g of Tunworth from the Hampshire Cheese Co and Baron Bigod from Fen Farm Dairy (250g), and 500g each of Keen’s cheddar, Lincolnshire Poacher and Bath Blue. No substitutions can be requested.

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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, Peter’s Yard, 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 Peter’s Yard Cheeselover’s Hamper 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 May 31st 2021. The winner will be drawn from the list of entrants by matchingfoodandwine by 11.59pm on Monday June 14th and will be notified by e-mail.

6. 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.

7. 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.

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

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

10. 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 June 30th 2021.

Win a fantastic case of Ribera del Duero wines

If you’re already a fan of Ribera del Duero wines you’re going to LOVE this case of wine. If you’ve never tasted them before you’re in for an absolute treat. THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED

Ribera del Duero, if you’re not familiar with it, is up in the north of Spain and one of the country’s most highly regarded wine regions. Its wines, which are almost all red, are based on tempranillo, known locally as tinto fino and are made in a typically rich full-bodied style.

There’s a fascinating variety of styles - some youthful and brimming with fruit, others more concentrated and ageworthy reflecting the age and location of the vines (there are a lot of old vines in the region) and diversity of winemaking philosophies.

The Consejo (the official body which represents the winegrowers) actually gave me a chance to select the wines I wanted to put in the case which include a number of vintages that are not easy to access on the UK market. In alphabetical order they are.

Aster Finca el Otero 2016 www.armitwines.co.uk
Superbly supple elegant red, drinking well now but with great ageing potential

Cillar D Silos Crianza 2018 nakedwines.com
Intensely full-bodied red made at high altitude from old vines. Part of a Naked Wines project.

Dominio de Atauta 2017 www.thevineking.com
Fine, powerful red produced in high altitude vineyards in the Valley of Atauta (Soria), on the eastern edge of the region

El Lagar de Isilla San Juan del Monte 2017 www.stonevine.co.uk
A real heavyweight in terms of both contents and presentation from a relatively new winery owned by hoteliers of the same name

Lopez Cristobal Roble 2019 thegoodwineshop.co.uk
Smooth, polished and velvety - a very elegant style of Ribera

Pago de Los Capallanes 2017 www.ndjohn.co.uk
An intense, vibrant, concentrated red - definitely one to tuck away

Paramos de Lagaris 2016 vinissimus.co.uk
A modern, lively style of Ribera from a bodega owned by the well-known Codorníu Raventós group. Could drink now but will keep.

Preludio de Sei Solo 2018 vinissimus.co.uk
Preludio de Sei Solo is the second wine of a winery that is named after Bach’s piano sonatas BWV 1001-1006’. A sophisticated, international-style red

Pruno, 2019, Finca Villacreces, Cosecha (not yet available on the UK market although you’ll find the 2018 vintage in indies such as Eton Vintners
Ripe and soft, bursting with youthful fruit.

Semele Crianza 2018, Bodegas Montebaco champagnesandchateaux.co.uk
A vivid young red with a dash of merlot, highly drinkable now but with plenty of ageing potential

Tierra Alta, 2014, De 2 Cotas, Valduero, Reserva vinissimus.co.uk
One of the most mature wines in the case with beautifully integrated oak

Tinto Pesquera Crianza 2018 widely available from independents such as James Nicholson and Highbury Vintners
An absolute classic and one of the best known names in Ribera

Quite some prize, eh?

The closing date for the competition is 11.59pm GMT on Friday April 30th 2021 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, D.O. Ribera del Duero, 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 Ribera del Duero 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 April 30th 2021. The winner will be drawn from the list of entrants by matchingfoodandwine by 11.59pm on Friday May 14th and will be notified by e-mail.

6. 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.

7. 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.

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

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

10. 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 May 31st 2021.

Win a case of fine German wine from The WineBarn

If you’re not already a fan of German wines this fascinating case of modern German wines should convert you. It comes from German specialist The WineBarn which has picked up many awards for its range. THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED

The case, which covers four of Germany’s premium wine-producing regions, includes 3 bottles of each of the following

Rheingau: Allendorf Riesling Sekt Brut

Sekt is the German name for sparkling wine and this is made from deliciously aromatic riesling. The perfect spring aperitif

Mosel: St Urbanshof 2011 Riesling

A chance to drink a mature riesling from the Mosel. An off-dry wine which would be delicious with belly pork or smoked eel.

Nahe: Goettelmann: 2017 Dautenpflaenzer Riesling

Dry riesling, this time from the Nahe. Enjoy with light meat, lean pork and veal.

Wuerttemberg: Aldinger 2017 Estate Lemberger

A bright, energetic red with herbal and fruity notes of green pepper, blackberries and cassis

The closing date for the competition is 11.59pm GMT on Wednesday March 31st 2021 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, The WineBarn, 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 German wine 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 March 31st 2021. The winner will be drawn from the list of entrants by matchingfoodandwine by 11.59pm on Wednesday April 14th and will be notified by e-mail.

6. 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.

7. 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.

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

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

10. 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 April 30th 2021.