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Category: Dorset Food & Drink

Give Chardonnay a chance!

Chardonnay is often criticised, but modern winemakers are embracing new methods to highlight the grape’s natural qualities, says expert Sadie Wilkins Often referred to as...

Little Waddon Vineyard

After 40 years in the TV industry, Simon and Karen Priestman bought a boutique vineyard – and promptly created an award-winning wine After four decades...

Open Farm Sunday was a fabulous day out

Barbara Cossins, founder of Love Local Trust Local, was thrilled with the success of Open Farm Sunday – but there is work still to...

Smash Burger Tacos

I’ve seen these on TikTok and Instagram recently and they looked so good I had to give them a try.Suitably impressed, I found these...

Meet your local –The Crown Inn, Marnhull

With 400 years of history within its walls,Hardy’s Pure Drop Inn – The Crown at Marnhull – would have a few tales to tell....

On cloud wine!

Sherborne is home to the best wine retailer in the UK – so say the biggest names in the industry. Hannah Wilkins, owner of...

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Young horses are giving point-to- pointing a new edge

Buyers are starting to look for young horses with promise rather than current winners, says Carl Evans for Great British Racing International. An exciting new...

Aldi plans new store for Sturminster Newton

Discount supermarket chain Aldi has revealed plans for a new store in Sturminster Newton – and is inviting residents to have their say. The proposed...