Trevor Langley

WINES: CONVENIENCE MATTERS

Various types and styles of wines are widely available in these modern times. Red, white, something in between, sparkling, dry, medium, sweet, are several of the choices to be considered, when selecting wine. There’s also organic, plus wines suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Chile produces splendid wines and I found the Chilean Valle wines to be excellent. Valle De Casablanca Reserva Chardonnay is a white wine pleaser for many occasions. The climate of the Casablanca Valley has cooling breezes, to create perfect conditions for the growing of grapes. This Chardonnay flavour is fresh, with the mouthfeel and palate appreciating a good, balanced production. It pairs perfectly with salmon and other fish dishes, plus chicken and white meats. Valle De Leyda Reserva Sauvignon Blanc is another white wine which is extremely popular. This is a bright, refreshing wine, tending towards floral in style and wonderful to accompany salads and seafood. Staying with Valle De Leyda, Reserva Pinot Noir is very popular with red wine lovers. Juicy red fruits on the nose lead enticingly to the mouth’s pleasures, for this smooth, powerful production. It accompanies tuna fish and red meat dishes particularly well. Valle Del Maule Reserva Merlot is a further, oftenselected, red wine. The Merlot grape produces

exceptionally good wines, which are full and rich. It is powerful and fabulous with numerous dishes, including casseroles and red meats. Vine & Bloom offers Pinot Grigio (Italy) vegan wine. Described as ‘crisp and appley’ (agreed), I found this production refreshing and pleasantly light. An excellent white to accompany a lot of cuisine. Vine & Bloom Merlot (Italy) vegan wine is described as ‘smooth and juicy’ (again, an accurate description, which I agree with). Dark fruits, on the nose and mouthfeel, continue through to the palate’s sensation and enjoyment. A smooth and very popular red wine to pair with numerous dishes. Other vegan wine productions are available, too. I located these wines at a Spar store. Founded during 1932, Spar now has shops in more than forty countries. Spar convenience stores stock numerous items, for everyday needs, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to suit all tastes and palates. www.spar.co.uk/wine www.spar.co.uk As always, enjoy! Trevor Langley

75 THE AVENUE, MARCH PE15 9PS TELEPHONE: 01354 655258 FULL RANGE OF BEERS & SPIRITS SELECTION OF REAL ALES PIZZAS • CLASSIC PUB & GRILL MENU ONE, TWO OR THREE COURSE ROAST SERVED 12-5PM ON SUNDAYS NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! FOOD SERVED MON-SAT 12-3PM & 6-9PM THESEVENSTARSMARCH@GMAIL.COM FIND US ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM THE SEVEN STARS BOOK NOW FOR EASTER! T hey took over the popular Station Road establishment last November and have been delighted with their first few months of trading.

The owner, who is the cook, said: “It has been something I have always wanted to do. I’ve always loved cooking and my partner has been involved in catering for thirty years.

“We saw that The Barn was for sale one day when we were walking past and decided to find out more and then made up our minds to give it a go. The previous owners were very helpful to us over the Christmas period, which really helped, and we are really enjoying it and meeting our regular, and new, customers.” The restaurant offers breakfasts, roasts, daily special dishes and a range of desserts, of which they are justifiably proud. They also cater for children, vegetarians and serve a range of low sugar dishes. The couple added it would take about a year for them to fully establish themselves at the licensed premises during which time they plan to introduce a new range of gins and other alcoholic drinks.

The venue is currently open from 7.30am-3pm MondaysSaturdays and 8.30am-5pm on Sundays. COUPLE ENJOY A BARN-STORMING START There’s a new couple running The Barn Restaurant in March. For more details contact: The Barn Restaurant, 7 Station Road, March PE15 8LB. Tel: 07597 351194; Email: hello@thebarnrestaurantmarch.co.uk; www.thebarnrestaurantmarch.co.uk; or on Facebook

Meals - Snacks - Breakfast The Barn Restaurant & Cafe

Serving delicious home-made food daily since 1987

The Barn Restaurant is a well-established, family-run business in March offering good value meals in a friendly atmosphere. The new owners are delighted to welcome individuals, groups, corporate parties and families to the restaurant, and assure you of a warm and friendly welcome.

The Barn Restaurant

7 Station Road, March, PE15 8LB 07597 351 194 hello@thebarnrestaurantmarch.co.uk Mon - Sat 7:30 - 15:00 Sunday 8:30 - 17:00