Small Business Lifeskills: The Independent Retailer’s Guide to Promoting Mother’s Day
Thinking of running a Mothers’ Day promotion in your store? In this post we explore the reasons why you should, what to stock and how to run the promotion.
Thinking of running a Mothers’ Day promotion in your store? In this post we explore the reasons why you should, what to stock and how to run the promotion.
Independent Retailers are a very diverse group of people. They work very hard, don’t make much money and love what they do. They are very short of time and generally very short of spare cash.
Welcome to #tncn Tuesday Night is Cheese Night Welcome cheese lovers – Meet Catherine Mead, awesome cheesemaker from Lynher Dairies, maker of Cornish Yarg and
The Bourbon Your match is an aged Bourbon. Body Full bodied and powerful with alcohol and oak and caramel Grain flavours Corn: caramel, honey or
The Mocktail Your cocktail is Cranberry Sparkler, a drink with no specific origin story but using common ingredients to create a non-alcoholic refreshing bar staple.
The Cocktail Your cocktail is a Moscow Mule, dating to early 1950s Los Angeles: vodka, ginger beer, lime. Body Moderate acidity, moderate alcohol (depending on
The Mocktail Your cocktail is Blueberry and Mint Lemonade. Body Moderate, depending on the level of lemon. The physical juice pulp adds extra weight in
The Cocktail The Gin and Tonic is an old English classic: just gin and tonic often with lemon slice. This variant replaces the lemon with
Tasting notes Body Light to medium body: low viscosity wine with a zesty acidity and moderate alcohol and no sweetness. Grape flavours Citrus: Lemon, lime,
If there is a definitive American Grape, it is Californian Zinfandel. It has no home in Europe, and a combination of history, terroir and old
Sauvignon Blanc is a French grape noted in Bordeaux and the Loire, both cool climates. These expressions are known for crisp acidity and often herbaceous
In the late 1700s Spanish missionaries brought grapevines to the California. Since then its diverse landscapes, favourable climate, and innovation have made a global powerhouse
Body Medium to full body, with a lush and velvety texture; moderate to medium-high acidity, typically dry and moderate to firm tannins. They vary from
Colombard is a light provincial wine, suited to sunshine drinking and low acidity savoury cheeses. Tasting Table Body Light to medium bodied – crisp acidity,
Vintage port is a venerable drink that can vary significantly by maker, vintage and length of aging. Younger (less than 10yr) ports are a vibrant
The Wine for cheese Your wine is an Italian Soave Body Light to medium bodied – moderate acidity, low alcohol Grape flavours Green apple, pear,
The Wine Your wine is a medium or off-dry Riesling. Body Medium bodied through acidity and sweetness Grape flavours Lemon, lime, and sometimes green apple
My wine is a Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, not aged in oak, with grassy and herbal notes. Body Light low viscosity wine with a crisp acidity
The Wine Your wine is a young and fruity Californian Pinot Noir. Its emphasis is on bright acidity and pronounced red fruit flavours such as
Carmenere is a unique grape, with both character and history that stand alone. In taste is runs to herbs and savoury notes, in history it
Nebbiolo d’Alba, a distinguished wine primarily from the Piedmont region in northwestern Italy, has a rich history that intertwines with the cultural and viticultural heritage
Barbera d’Asti is an esteemed Italian red wine, deeply rooted in the history, culture, and viticulture of the Piedmont region in northwestern Italy. Its journey
Moscato d’Asti, a lightly sparkling, sweet wine from Italy’s Piedmont region, embodies a rich history and a vibrant culture that dates back centuries. Renowned for
Introduction to Gamay Wines from Sancerre Gamay wines, predominantly known for their expression in Beaujolais, have a unique narrative within the Sancerre region. Sancerre, globally
Introduction to Alsace Gewurztraminer Gewurztraminer is one of the most distinctive white wines from the Alsace region in northeastern France, near the border with Germany.
History of Côtes du Jura Rouge Wine The Côtes du Jura appellation, established in 1937, is a significant part of the Jura wine region in
History of Bordeaux Côtes de Bourg Wine Introduction The Bordeaux Côtes de Bourg wine region is an important and historic wine-producing area located on the
Sauternes wine, celebrated for its intricate balance of sweetness and acidity, is a prestigious sweet wine from the Bordeaux region in France. This wine has