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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.
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SUMMER SIPPING

Laura | 7 Jun 2017

Inspired by the Bath Boules, Angela Mount recommends celebratory wines which are best enjoyed outdoors in the sunshine   There’s something special about June in Bath, as we kick into Summer, with...

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ENGLISH WINE WEEK

Laura | 7 Jun 2017

Celebrating Local With Lyme Bay Winery By Angela Mount There’s nothing like celebrating local, or even national success in the world of wine, and what better time to do this, than in English Wine Week...

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NEW ZEALAND

Laura | 1 Jun 2017

Beyond Marlborough Sauvignon Since the first commercial wines were released in the 1980s, New Zealand’s pungent, herbaceous, tangy, tropical-fruited style of sauvignon blanc has proven to be a smash h...

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The Team's Tasting Selections

Laura | 1 Jun 2017

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 thes...

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Dorothy House Event

Laura | 24 May 2017

Last Thursday Great Western Wine hosted a Summer Wine Tasting in the stunning Holburne Museum in Bath. Ninety eager tasters were delighted by our summery selection with the highlights being Cleto Chia...

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Lyme Bay Launch at The Allium

Laura | 23 May 2017

Celebrate English Wine Week by supporting the launch of the Allium's drinks terrace, where a selection of fabulous Lyme Bay fizzes are being served alongside an array of delicious seafood prepared by...

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Ginspiration

Laura | 2 May 2017

TRISTAN DARBY offers advice for balmy summer's evenings, on where to seek the perfect ginspiration   Anyone who’s visited a bar or spirits retailer over the last few years will be aware of the gi...

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Vinitaly

Laura | 27 Apr 2017

A flying visit around the World’s largest wine show By Edward Mercer Just before Easter I was very fortunate to be included in a trip to Italy for the largest wine show in the world. This annual even...

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Wine and Cheese

Laura | 26 Apr 2017

A match made in heaven? Everyone loves wine and cheese don’t they? Does anyone really care about which wine with which cheese?  Think again – how many of you have had a glass of good red spoilt by the...

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Stylus Vinyl

Laura | 24 Apr 2017

April: 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....

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The Team's Tasting Selections

Laura | 20 Apr 2017

The latest flight of 8 wines has been launched today – and what's more its now completetly FREE! Come on by the Great Western Wine shop in Bath to sample our American Aces - all available to purchase...

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