Champagne corks have been popping at Carruthers & Kent in Gosforth, Newcastle, where the brilliant Mo O’Toole and Claire Carruthers’ committment to great wines from small boutique wineries has resulted in the Wines Direct Independent Wine Merchant of the Year award. Keep an eye out for Mo and Claire’s regular tasting events, or drop by for wine by the glass and deli treats. Carruthers & Kent, Elmfield Road, Gosforth, Newcastle, NE3 4AY, tel 0191 213 1818, www.carruthersandkent.com
