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Summary

The first of our Wine Survival Guides – small antidotes to the current coronavirus chaos, where wine people tell their stories, detailing challenges but also sounding notes of joy.

Via the magic of Zoom, Justin Howard-Sneyd MW of Domaine of the Bee explains how the lockdown in France has motivated him to appeal for help, and the ‘extraordinary, humbling’ response that followed. He also talks us through online tastings, magnum Jenga, Wine Gogglebox and re-purposing a Bryan Adams’ classic for the times. 

“There’s a huge problem with the on-trade, that’s all closed completely, that whole section of the business has fallen to zero.”

Running Order

• Introduction: 0 – 4.15
• Justin Howard-Sneyd MW interview: 4.15 – 18.39
• Matching cauliflower and lentil dahl with Fleurie and Bee Pink: 18.40 – 26.16
• END: 27.01 

“I sent out an email and we had an extraordinary response, I was totally overwhelmed…it’s been humbling. We’ve had nearly 3 months’ worth of orders in 3 days.  Way bigger than Christmas.”

Starring

• Justin Howard Sneyd MW, Domaine of the Bee
• Susie & Peter

“We all need a ray of sunshine in our lives – and rosé right now can bring us that sense of joy .” Peter

Featured Wines

• Domaine de Fa Fleurie Roche Guillon 2015, £22, Yapp Brothers
• Domaine of the Bee, Bee Pink Côtes du Roussillon rosé 2018, £15 or £12 to Wine Club members

“Let’s all buy some wine, support the smaller guys, and bring some joy into our lives.” Susie

Notes

• If anyone’s up for the next online tasting jamboree, which may or may not featured a desecration of a Bryan Adams classic, then check out Domaine of the Bee’s social feeds and tune in on Friday 3rd April 2020 via Zoom.

Recipe

Creamy Dhal with Turmeric-roasted Cauliflower

This Thomasina Miers recipe is one of our favourite vegetarian dishes of all time. The luxurious addition of cream is inspired. It’s incredibly versatile and works either as a main course in its own right, served with rice, naan & mango chutney, or in combination with other Indian vegetable dishes. As a side it’s also great with salmon or lamb. The ingredients list looks long, but nothing is hard to source and you may already have several, if not all, of the spices in your cupboard.

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