Cambridge Edition October 2020 - Web

FOOD & DR INK

CAMBRIDGE’S FIRST WINERY Having just started production in September, Cambridge’s first-ever winery is officially up and running. Gutter & Stars Wines, housed in the Grade II listed Chesterton Mill, is an urban winery spearheaded by winemaker and wine journalist Chris Wilson. “I’ve wanted to start my own winemaking business for some time,” says Chris, “but I never thought that it would be in the basement of a historic windmill in Cambridge.” Having made wine in California, Germany and here in the UK, Chris is producing several different styles of wine at Gutter & Stars, using locally grown fruit fromMissing Gate Vineyard in Essex’s Crouch Valley, near Chelmsford. “Working in the wine trade as a journalist for a number of years, I have visited countless wineries around the world, getting to know winemakers and a variety of winemaking techniques along the way,” Chris adds. “I hope to tap into this experience here at Gutter & Stars, but I also want to make my own mark and produce wines with a nod to the very unique surroundings in which they are being made.” gutterandstars.co.uk

SUBSCRIPTION BOXES LAUNCH

Following the hugely successful launch of its pick-and-mix boxes over lockdown, the Cambridge Fruit Company is now aiming to take the fuss out of your weekly food shop with its new subscription service. Working with local suppliers, the new service enables customers to select a ready-made fruit and veg box, then add extras like bread, meat, milk and cakes. You can pick your delivery day and fill your box with the best produce the region has to offer: chelsea buns from Fitzbillies, Portuguese custard tarts from Norfolk Street Bakery, poultry and meat from Andrews of Cambridge and tray bakes from Uppercrusts Caterers. Best of all, you’re not tied to a contract and can cancel at any time. The company has also developed a box with The Red Hen Project, a local charity that supports vulnerable families in Cambridge. You can get £5 off your first two deliveries from the Cambridge Fruit Company when you subscribe. cambridgefruitcompany.com

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