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Beer drinking culture in the UK has changed dramatically over the last ten years. Since 2007 the number of breweries in London has grown from ten to one hundred, and the overall number of breweries ac...

Lyme Bay Shoreline Bacchus 2016 “My final white is much closer to home – just down the road in Dorset; English sparkling wine now stands up to Champagne in international competitions, but still wines...

Get in the spirit of summer this season, with these superb Sipsmith cocktails for you to try at home...   London Cup Mule You need: 50ml London Cup 25ml Lime Juice 10ml Sugar Syrup Dash Angostur...

It's that time of the week again when the team at Great Western Wine make a selection of delectable fine wines from around the world for you to taste for FREE. Come on by the Bath shop to sample the...

May: What's in the box? Our friends at Stylus Vinyl, who send out monthly subscription boxes of classic albums on vinyl paired with a great bottle of wine chosen by us, have nailed it once again. For...

Chilled pretty pink wine is a summer staple according to Angela Mount. Here are a few of her favourite suggestions...   There are things in life that evoke a strong sense of place and season; for...

It's that time of the week again when the team at Great Western Wine make a selection of delectable fine wines from around the world for you to taste for FREE. Come on by the Bath shop to sample the b...

Tristan explores the ancient indigenous sun-kissed vines of Southern Italy Whether you’re heading there on holiday, or just looking for some great alternative summer wines to add to your shopping list...

For those that would like to keep cool during these warm summer days, we have the perfect gin cocktail recipes to inspire you… Forest Gateau Martini Ingredients 35ml Brockmans Gin 35ml Dark Chocolate...

By Angela Mount I’ve written, talked about, and judged wine for more years than I care to remember, but last week, I went back to school – Sake school to be exact.  With an extensive range of this sp...

With Julien Trimbach at the Allium Restaurant, Abbey hotel, Bath   Last night's tasting dinner with Julien Trimbach was a great success! With a full house of 66 people and a waiting list with ov...

Come on by the Great Western Wine shop in Bath to taste our latest selection of Trimbach wine samples and more, in-store for free... Happy tasting! Trimbach, Pinot Blanc 2015 Producer: Trimbach, Fra...