We took the opportunity to have a look around the marina overlooking Cardiff Bay which is a great place, lots of bars and restaurants, boats and activity centres. There is certainly plenty to do and one quick visit is not enough.
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All moored up |
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Great marina |
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Overlooking Cardiff Bay |
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Big hat definitely needed in the wind |
We had a lovely meal out on Saturday at Miller and Carter, a restaurant we haven't visited before but will be again. There is a new one opening in Coventry so not too far to drive.
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Prosecco starter! |
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Lovely time with lovely Hubby |
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Bourbon glazed chicken |
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Brownie dessert - naughty but yes so nice! |
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Steakhouse Sour cocktail - a lovely way to end a lovely evening |
Another new month begins so before I get absorbed in wine for Valentine's Day and the new tasting announced on Cuvée Reserve I should just say a little about two lovely wines I enjoyed in January; Vina Mayu and Russian Jack.
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Both of these wines are from Majestic, the Vina Mayu Dry Pedro Ximenez 2014 was recommended by the manager at Majestic Leicester when I said I was looking for something new but still similar to sauvignon blanc.
It's a lovely wine from Chile, full of citrus, lemon and lime but without the gooseberry/kiwi of a sauvignon blanc. I love Sancerre and I found this quite similar but a little dryer.
I'd recommend this with a fish or chicken dish but actually think it is best suited to drinking well chilled on its own.
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The Russian Jack is one I'd tried at a Majestic wine tasting. Both myself and our son thought it was a lovely sauvignon blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand.
This was perfect with my chicken chinese dinner. it isn't one I would drink alone but was perfect with chicken.
February is always a fun month with our daughter's birthday and Valentine's Day - both great opportunities to open something special and celebrate - cheers!!
1 comment:
Nice pic of you both, your food looks delicious.
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