New GWR Pullman Listing For Cornish Winery

New GWR Pullman Listing For Cornish Winery

Train travellers on the Great Western Railway Pullman dining car can now toast their journey in true regional style, raising a glass of Knightor Brut Classic Cuvee as they enjoy the picturesque scenery of the South West. Knightor, an award-winning winery near St Austell in 

Exmoor Craft Cider Makers Celebrate Milestone

Exmoor Craft Cider Makers Celebrate Milestone

Secret Orchard Cider, a small-batch cider produced on the historic Nettlecombe Estate, has received its very first listing on tap – at CAMRA’s Somerset Cider Pub of the Year. Pebbles Tavern in Watchet is currently the only place where cider enthusiasts can enjoy a freshly-pulled 

Vertigo Sea by John Akomfrah

Vertigo Sea by John Akomfrah

This week a major exhibition by John Akomfrah arrives at The Exchange in Penzance, in between stints at The Arnolfini in Bristol and Turner Contemporary in Margate. Vertigo Sea is a three-screen, 48-minute meditation on humankind’s relationship with the sea, and an exploration of its 

New Market Chairman for Truro and Falmouth

New Market Chairman for Truro and Falmouth

Truro Farmers Market, which is entering its 18th year, has announced the appointment of a new Chairman to oversee the development of the popular weekly markets, which take place in both Truro and Falmouth. Mr. Kim Courtauld of Vicarage Farm has taken over at the 

Cornish Winery Releases First Vintage Sparkling Wine

Cornish Winery Releases First Vintage Sparkling Wine

Knightor Winery at Trethurgy near St Austell has released its very first vintage sparkling wine. Made from selected grapes from a single year’s harvest (2011), a vintage sparkling wine is exclusively produced from the finest, ripest fruit, and will only be made when the quality 

Local Wine Merchant Experiencing Strong Growth

Local Wine Merchant Experiencing Strong Growth

Scarlet Wines, a specialist wine merchant based in Lelant, has experienced a remarkable period of growth in trade sales – with a surge in new customers and listings. The independent wholesaler has been gradually developing its market share since it launched in 2010 alongside a 

Exmoor Craft Cider Maker Releases Best Vintage Yet

Exmoor Craft Cider Maker Releases Best Vintage Yet

Secret Orchard Cider, a small-batch craft cider produced in deepest darkest Exmoor, is set to release its third vintage – with a promise that it will be the biggest and best yet. Cider enthusiasts and best friends Joe Heley and Todd Studley have been perfecting 

New Lease of Life For Village Inn

New Lease of Life For Village Inn

The Coldstreamer Inn is set to become one of West Cornwall’s top dining destinations this year, under the newly installed management team of Tom and Hollie Frankin Pryce. The traditional pub is located in the heart of the village of Gulval on the edge of 

Cornish Producer Triumphs During British Sausage Week

Cornish Producer Triumphs During British Sausage Week

The Lugg family, who rear traditional-breed pigs at their smallholding near Redruth, have been recognised as one of the country’s top sausage producers at the 2015 British Sausage Week Awards. Primrose Herd took Silver in the national ‘Traditional Pork Sausage’ category at the awards, which 

Make It A Cornish Christmas This Year

Make It A Cornish Christmas This Year

Truro Farmers Market has announced a series of special festive markets to encourage shoppers to rediscover the joys of buying locally this Christmas. The market will be in session during late night shopping in Truro every Wednesday from 25th November, and further dates have also been