Our blog about all things peachy
Are you trying to make good choices in what you drink as well as what you eat these days? Since each individual year in a vineyard provides a detailed record of how the weather is changing, winemakers have a front-row seat at the climate emergency. The best don’t sit back and simply watch. Our latest … Continued
At Peach, we take the quality, provenance and production behind everything we serve seriously – and our wines are no different. Our list changes twice a year, and below we’re taking you through some of our current favourites. From sun-kissed vineyards to the artistry of wine-making, raise a glass and celebrate summer with a rosé, … Continued
The Drummond at Albury has had its glorious riverside garden singled out for praise by being named a finalist in the Best Pub Garden category of the Great British Pub Awards 2023. It now goes forward to the final stage of the national awards which will be announced on 19th September 2023. Since taking over … Continued
Spring is always an exciting time for us, marking the wonderful (yet all too brief) season for English Asparagus. We source the very best quality from our friends, J.W. Allen & Sons, at Portwood Asparagus. We recently had the pleasure of visiting the farm and learning about the life of Portwood Asparagus from Andy Allen, … Continued
It’s been an exciting time for general manager Lianne Sargent and her team. The Swan at Salford has a stunning new look and menu and faces old and new have been popping in to see the changes and enjoy plenty of the good stuff! Here’s a bit more about Lianne… How do you feel about … Continued
Christmas Day is hectic, but if you do the prep, it will be a breeze. Prep the night before, with a glass of wine in one hand and a potato peeler in the other . Champion the old hospitality saying of “mis en place saves your a**”. All veggies can be prepared in advance. Use outside … Continued
We’re proud to have been featured in a recent Case Study with our supplier Rubies in The Rubble. The full article can be found here. In October, we launched Rubies sustainable tomato ketchup into our pubs. Rubies in the Rubble believe that food should be valued as a precious resource, and that is why their products are … Continued
If you’re thinking this isn’t the year to go cold turkey in January, why not raise your spirits instead by trying something different from your usual dry white? All good wines have stories. Each one is a place and a time, sunshine and rain, an idea and a dream, bottled. Let me tell you three … Continued
Vintage champagne isn’t my everyday tipple. On very high days, when something in the business has gone staggeringly well, we open a bottle of Krug. It’s our “taking time to smell the roses” moment. But at £125 a bottle for the multi-vintage blend Grande Cuvée and nearly £200 for the 2000 Vintage, is it worth … Continued
At Peach, we are always keen to share stories of sustainability from our amazing food and drink suppliers, but away from the dinner table, there’s plenty of good stuff to talk about too. Designing our pubs to create a Peachy environment, considering our impact on the planet and seeking out environmentally-friendly choices. Here are some … Continued