01 May 2013 No Comments
A lesson in Rioja
Stephen Wilcock, Master Sommelier at the Borrowdale Hotel, explains the interesting story behind this classic Spanish favourite. More
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30 Jan 2013 No Comments
“The best Burn’s Night we’ve ever had”
Burn’s Night at the Borrowdale Hotel couldn’t have been more Scottish, with whisky tasting, haggis and a piper! The room was packed with Burn’s Night enthusiasts, many of whom commented that it was “The best Burn’s Night we’ve ever had.”
The main event was whisky tasting and tutorage with Master Sommelier, and alcohol expert and columnist, Stephen Wilcock, who is also manager of the hotel. Whisky expert Rob Kilgour, from the famous Speyside distillery Macallan whisky gave interesting and intriguing tips about the drink and introduced a brand new malt whisky.
23 Jan 2013 No Comments
The most Scottish evening in Cumbria?
The Borrowdale Hotel is celebrating Burns Night with an evening that couldn’t be any more Scottish – with haggis, whisky and even a piper. The main event is whisky tasting and tutelage with Master Sommelier, and alcohol columnist, Stephen Wilcock, who is also manager of the hotel.
06 Nov 2012 No Comments
November Recipe of the Month 2012 – The French Connection
Bring a bit of sunshine to the grey days of winter with this Mediterranean inspired recipe. Originally Sebastien, Head Chef of the Borrowdale Hotel, came from the South East of France, in fact from Toulon. He has been living and working in Cumbria for seven years now, therefore this dish is a combination of these two backgrounds. More
02 Nov 2012 No Comments
Wine tasting tips #7: 2012; A Wine Maker’s Vintage
This week Master Sommelier at the Borrowdale Hotel, Stephen Wilcock explains why 2012 may make a good year for wine. The weather has such a major effect on the outcome of the year’s growth we should look at how it affects vine growing during the year. More
