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Like all great vintages, here at Great Western Wine we’ve been maturing our brand new website and it’s now ready to be tasted! Whether you fancy sipping on one of our top sellers, knocking ba...

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By Angela Mount Whilst Christopher Columbus is widely credited for discovering America, as he sailed the Atlantic en route to the Far East, the continent was actually discovered by the Italia...

Chester Osborn, the flamboyant head of D’Arenberg Wines talks to Angela Mount about his winemaking ethos and his quirkily-named wines. Every picture tells a story, every Darenberg wine does too –...

Summer is upon us, and now is the time to drink pink. Rosé isn’t just for Summer, but this is when it comes into its own. Apéritif, al fresco lunch, spicy oriental food, seafood, salmon, you name i...

It’s International Sauvignon Blanc Day, so to celebrate, we’ve picked out the top expressions of this unique, exuberant and intense green-skinned grape in our portfolio. Sauvignon Blanc is on...

There’s no question about it, Malbec is enjoying its time in the sun. But what is it exactly that makes this grape so loved? Utter the word Malbec, and Argentina immediately comes to mind. And...

Be it a plethora of chocolate eggs, or a plate stashed high with fragrant spring lamb, wine writer Angela Mount has just the right selection of wines to make your Easter special… With slightl...

By Angela Mount Most people who enjoy red wine have heard of Barolo.  However, I would hazard a guess that far fewer know where the wine comes from. They may also have heard of Gavi, but...

Sicily is a seductive island, rich and diverse in terms of culture, cuisine, history and landscape. Separated from the toe of Italy by a mere 3 km at its most eastern point, from the western...

Brandy Alexander 50ml Remy Martin VSOP 25ml Mozart Chocolate Cream Original 25ml Double cream Dusting of chocolate powder Method Serves: 1 serving A...

The magic of food is like fashion; ever changing, ever evolving, exploring new territories, and rediscovering old classics. Food goes hand in hand with wine, a symbiotic relationship. It’s no diffe...