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The team invite you to take a look at the latest news and peek into the world of wine and its producers.
Welcome to our New Website!

Welcome to our New Website!

Andy | 10 Jan 2020

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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The Americas – Land of Discovery

The Americas – Land of Discovery

Laura | 12 Oct 2018

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...

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Chester Osborn: the man behind the loud shirts

Chester Osborn: the man behind the loud shirts

Angela Mount | 12 Oct 2018

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 –...

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Pretty in Pink

Pretty in Pink

Laura | 27 Jun 2018

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...

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Celebrating Sauvignon Blanc Day

Celebrating Sauvignon Blanc Day

Laura | 30 Apr 2018

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...

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Malbec Moment

Malbec Moment

Laura | 12 Apr 2018

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...

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Perfect Pairings this Easter

Perfect Pairings this Easter

Laura | 27 Mar 2018

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...

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The Magic of Planeta

The Magic of Planeta

Laura | 13 Dec 2017

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...

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Christmas Cocktail Recipes

Christmas Cocktail Recipes

Laura | 21 Nov 2017

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

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MIDDLE EASTERN MAGIC

MIDDLE EASTERN MAGIC

Laura | 18 Oct 2017

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...

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