Category: Food and Drink

It comes in a variety of styles, from very dry to very sweet and at bargain prices, and yet it’s difficult to sell. It’s sherry of course. 

We had decided to go on a wine tasting trip. But after France and Italy, where to? Spain, perhaps, or Portugal? But we were bold, so Chile it was. 

Tesco Finest Cote de Gascogne Rosé 75cl (£7.50)

We did it! After being runners up last year, we received the award for 'Voluntary and Community Group of the Year' at the second annual Harborough District Council community awards, in a ceremony held at Lutterworth College on October 9^th 2025.

Wine with food or on its own? This bottle needs company.

Do you remember M&S brands such as Collection, Collezione, Portfolio and Classic? The company has dropped them all in the last few years because, it says, “we have simplified what had become confusing sub-brands”.  

This month, we’re kicking off a new column called ‘Meet the Proprietor’. In this column, we’ll get to know one of our local shops and learn all about them. 

Tesco don’t do discounts or club card deals on fortified wines. So, thankfully, in contrast to April’s selection, this bottle has just one price.

During a recent Wednesday walkabout, my brother and I were fascinated to notice colourful umbrellas in the outdoor seating enclosure of the Coach and Horses - yes Kibworth’s 18^th Century Coaching Inn is back in business.

(Tesco £16/£13.50/£10.13)