Wine Recommendations
The Society’s Argentine Malbec 2023 (£9.50)
This is the ideal introduction to Argentine malbec. It has a forthcoming floral aroma with some black-fruit character and a fresh, round, and balanced palate. It’s mainly from the Valle de Uco for aroma and intensity of flavour with some Agrelo fruit for richness.
Undurraga Candelabro Chardonnay Leyda Valley 2023 (£8.95)
Chilean chardonnay with a fresh appley aroma and flavour from the cool Leyda Valley. This has been tank fermented and aged briefly on its yeast lees to confer some richness on the palate.
A Fistful of Schist Chenin Blanc, Swartland 2024 (£7.25)
Taken from old chenin vines in the heart of the Swartland, this is an impressively complex South African chenin for the price, with crisp stone-fruit and tropical notes and a smooth mouthfeel with a crisp, fresh finish.
Pantry Essentials
Banhoek Chilli Oil
Winners of Great Taste Awards in 2023 and 2024, Banhoek’s Original Chilli Oil and Garlic Chilli Oil are excellent additions to pretty much any dish for those of us who love chilli. Both offer the perfect level of heat.
Yuzu Truffle Honey
Acme Fire Cult’s honey packs a powerful punch of Italian white truffle, backed by subtle hints of fresh Japanese yuzu. Try it with grilled lamb chops, fried chicken, or paired with cheeses.
José Pizarro’s Olive Oil
José’s new extra virgin olive oil is crafted from Manzanilla Cacereña olives and produced using an advanced cold-extraction technique. It has a smooth, balanced flavour profile, with heady notes of freshly cut grass, green banana, apple, and tomato.
