There maybe thousands of producers in Italy and almost the same number of grape varieties grown, which in the past put an emphasis on volume rather than quality. Although making a change, is almost as difficult as crossing the road in Rome's rush-hour, the shift towards wines with real style, individuality and 'drinkability' has taken place. Join me to taste eight pace-setting Italian wines that are quite brilliant with food too.

Judging by the comments received from guests who have attended a Wine & Dine session (Matching food & wine), at The Galley, Woodbridge, this is by far the most popular platform to taste & appreciate wine.

The Galley is one of our favourite venues, offering great food. Ugur Vata, cleverly incorporates both local ingredients, with those from his native Turkey.

This format really adds another dimension to wine appreciation & enjoyment. Two wines are tasted with each course — starter / main-course / cheese & dessert, giving you the opportunity to compare & contrast.

Join us to taste eight wines specially selected from Chile & chosen to accompany a special four course dinner, designed by Ugur Vata at The Galley — Dishes that show the individuality & flair which is associated with Ugur's imaginative cooking.”

Bordeaux has its fair share of iconic bottles that fetch scary prices, but, there's been an emergence of quite delicious wines across the various styles — white, red, rosé & sweet, from lesser-known / 'on the fringe' regions. Join me to taste a range of 'Affordable Bordeaux' wines.

Judging by the comments received from guests who have attended a Wine & Dine session (Matching food & wine), at The Galley, Woodbridge, this is by far the most popular platform to taste & appreciate wine.

The Galley is one of our favourite venues, offering great food. Ugur Vata, cleverly incorporates both local ingredients, with those from his native Turkey.

This format really adds another dimension to wine appreciation & enjoyment. Two wines are tasted with each course — starter / main-course / cheese & dessert, giving you the opportunity to compare & contrast.

Join us to taste eight wines specially selected from Chile & chosen to accompany a special four course dinner, designed by Ugur Vata at The Galley — Dishes that show the individuality & flair which is associated with Ugur's imaginative cooking.”

Treat your mother to our extra special three-course menu for just £27 per person:

STARTERS

• Home Farm Nacton organic leek and potato soup with croutons

• Local duck liver pâté
  served with home made baby rolls and George's Chutney

• Orford smoked mackerel fillet set over shredded beetroot
  drizzled with poppy dressing

• Gateau of melon with feta cheese and mint

MAINS

• Panfried Gressingham duck breast served with pomegranate sauce accompanied by duchess of potato

• Grilled seabass fillet
  served with Jerez sauce with crayfish

• Half a lobster glazed with creamy Champagne and dill sauce

• Rack of English lamb
  served with fresh minted gravy

• Home made linguine with Capel St Mary organic mushroom stroganoff

DESSERTS

• Ugur's fabulous rice pudding glazed with sharp lemon curd

• Chocolate brioche & butter pudding served with stem ginger ice cream

• Real vanilla panna cotta with local berries

• Izmir's dried figs stuffed with walnuts & Malatya's dried apricots filled with almond compote served with mascarpone drizzled with pomegranate molasses

Early in December don’t miss ‘The Drawing Seller’, a ‘pop up’ art exhibition by the artist HUTCH (aka James Hutchinson) situated in The Galley’s Cellar. The show will include a selection of brand new pen and watercolour paintings alongside some older, but previously un-exhibited, works as well as some limited edition HUTCH T-shirts. The majority of the work is unframed, all items are for sale (prices range from £20 – £900), available for collection at the end of the show and 20% of all sales will be donated to the charity Mencap. You will be able to pay for the artwork with cash at The Galley or online at www.byhutch.co.uk.

The exhibition opens with a Private View on December 2nd from 12:00–15:00 and finishes on December 8th 16:00 to coincide with Woodbridge Christmas Market. HUTCH will be present on both the 2nd and 8th. If you haven’t yet seen this artist’s work this is the perfect opportunity. The exhibition will remain on view between the 2nd and 8th during The Galley’s normal opening hours.

HUTCH’s current work is focussed on fusing external observation with internal reflection resulting in images which are refreshingly accessible yet original. While working, the artist muses on titles for the pictures, phrases or single words he evaluates carefully to widen the possible meaning of the piece or narrow the focus. Although only 31, HUTCH is in many ways old school, his art practice blends traditional, self-taught craftsmanship with quirky contemporary imagery. He achieves a pleasing balance between style and substance, successfully paying homage to some of the best art of the past, without being backward looking, clichéd or predictable.

Next summer HUTCH will take up the post of Artist in Residence at Helmingham Hall where he will paint and draw daily in the gardens. This opportunity has been granted to him by Lord and Lady Tollemache and by Ipswich School where HUTCH teaches art.

April  16–22nd

May  14–20th

June  11–17th

July  16–22nd

August  13–19th

September  17–23rd

October  15–21st

November  12–18th