Back to School & Marmalade

70 customers braved the worst that the Irish Sea could throw at them to join us at the beautiful Rydal Penrhos Preparatory School in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, last Tuesday.

We were joined on the evening by Sam Lockyer from Stonewall Estate (New Zealand) and guests were tempted by a wide variety of wines including the top 3 wines of the evening; Pillastro Selezione d’Oro 2007, Spier Signature Collection Pinotage 2009 & Domaine Servin Les Pargues 2009 Chablis.

The staff had a brilliant time chatting with customers and I’m so pleased with all of the positive comments that I have received since the evening.

John braved the elements on Sunday, with an early drive (5.30am!) to The Lake District to attend the Marmalade Festival at one of our favourite locations, Dalemain.

John had been asked by owner Jane Hasell-McCosh to present the Merry Marmalade prize (marmalade recipes including alcohol :-D ) to winner, Fiona Bird. Laithwaites sponsored this category (unsurprisingly!).

We return to Dalemain in June for our own Food and Wine Show – you can book tickets here. It is one of our favourite events and it will give you the chance to taste plenty of wine (and local Lakeland foods) and time to visit the vibrant, award-winning gardens too!

Will