Christmas Cracker Hamper

Manufacturer and Tasting Notes

• Tempranillo Vega Robledo 2006

  Tempranillo Vega Robledo 2006:

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  Colour – Mid-depth scarlet.

  Aroma – Raspberry, blackberry and cassis with a hint of tobacco.

  Taste – Juicy, ripe berry fruits over rounded light tannins, with hints of spice.

  Serving suggestions – Food partners might include all sorts of tapas, chicken, roasted vegetables with couscous, rice dishes like paella or meatier types of fish such as swordfish or tuna. It fits the bill at a barbecue too.
• Dean's

  Dean's:

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  Dean’s story begins in 1975 at the heart of Helen Dean’s kitchen, in the small town of Huntly, North East Scotland. Helen’s original shortbread recipe was so delicious that her husband, Bill, drum major, decided to use her baking to raise money for the Huntly pipe band. So popular was the ‘melt in the mouth’ shortbread that Helen decided to establish her own small bakery in the town to meet with demand.

   

  Dean’s is still a growing family concern with Bill Dean currently Managing Director. The business has grown substantially since 1975 but it still looks to maintain its tradition of home baking in an age where time is precious but the appreciation of good food is high. Dean's, like any good baker are continually developing recipes to meet new tastes and fashions.

   

  All of this is fast seeing Dean’s being recognised as ‘The Leading Premium Quality Scottish Shortbread’. 

• Gwynedd Confectioners

  Gwynedd Confectioners:

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  Situated near the shore of Bala Lake, within the lush surroundings of the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales, Gwynedd Confectioners have been making the finest confectionery products for almost 20 years, offering one of the widest and most innovative selections on the market. The company make original designs to suit all ages that range from fun ideas - for those with a devious sweet tooth, to more conservative delights - for serious chocoholics.

• Vineyard Fine Foods (Bromleys)

  Vineyard Fine Foods (Bromleys):

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  Meticulously cooked for several hours in open pans, Vineyard Fine Foods produce an exquisite range of truly British relishes, jellies, chutneys and jams.

  Where possible, everything is made from locally sourced products and is free from artificial additives and gluten.

  An ideal accompaniment to cold meats and cheeses, perfect for sandwiches or simply stir into gravy for a touch of added spice.