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Laura | 12 Jan 2015

New Year’s Cheer for Yealands The Wine Advocate’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown has just reviewed 2013 Yealands Estate Sauvignon Blanc, giving the wine an impressive 90 points. Top scores usually go to heavy r...

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Tom's Tasting Suggestions

Laura | 8 Jan 2015

The latest update of Tom's Tasting Suggestions - All available to try in the Great Western Wine shop in Bath this week. Pop your head in and try out some of our delicious wines whilst you look around...

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Alan's Wine of the Week

Laura | 7 Jan 2015

The Love Grass Shiraz, d'Arenberg 2009 £13.95  Now £9.95   "Mid-crimson and Bright colour; a bright, effusive and quite pure red-fruited bouquet, with the palate delivering an even, fresh and fi...

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Dry January? Try these dry alternatives...

Laura | 6 Jan 2015

Calories are on everybody’s mind at the moment, if not their hips. If you think your iron will might crumble this January, give in to some drinks which are not as calorific as you might think. It is a...

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Top 10 Wines of 2014

Laura | 24 Dec 2014

Ok pop-pickers, here’s the countdown to 2015, featuring a round-up of our top 10 wines of 2014.      ...

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Explosive Flavours for New Year’s Eve

Laura | 22 Dec 2014

Fizz, Bang Pop!   Want your party will go with a bang this year? Then try this wintery fizz to ease your guests in from the cold... Mulled Wine Bellini We discovered this cocktail on a fact find...

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Three ways to say "Christmas" in Italian

Laura | 22 Dec 2014

We’ll soon have you talking Italian with this selection of Italy’s best sparkling wines, perfect for every occasion over the festive season.  Ruggeri, Prosecco Brut, Argeo NV £12.95  £11.95 (+20% Off...

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Wines to Drink With Strictly Come Dancing

Laura | 19 Dec 2014

PICK YOUR PARTNERS FOR THE ‘STRICTLY’ FINAL By Angela Mount Polish up the glitterball, throw on the sequins, it’s time for the annual ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Final. With the four finalists practicing...

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Wine & Cheese Matching at Christmas

Laura | 18 Dec 2014

Say Cheese...to some surprising wine matches It’s the time of year for Port and cheese, but although this classic mix can be wonderful, it is not the case for all the cheeses on your festive table. Lu...

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Wines for Christmas Day

Laura | 16 Dec 2014

Making sure you're prepared for the whole gang this Christmas By Angela Mount The Big Day is rapidly approaching, and, in the seasonal rush to complete the endless shopping list for food and presents,...

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