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Now that I’ve started to feel a little bit Christmassy, I’ve decided to mark the beginning of December and the build up to Christmas by looking at the perfect mulled wine recipe. I often wonder what...

By Angela Mount It’s that time of year again, when the frost has begun to set in, and it’s dark by the time you’ve walked outside of the office, so with this winter chill here to stay, it’s time our c...

Les Mougeottes Chardonnay IGP Pays d'Oc 2013 Lightly tropical fruity aromas marry with soft buttery notes. Dry and rounded on the palate with texture, richness and finesse that gives this wine charm a...

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Castello di Fonterutoli, Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2011 Just about jumps out of the glass at you, with scented aromas of morello cherry, coffee bean and sweet spice. The palate is very su...

Top pick for bubbly | Taittinger Comtes de Champagne was  £130 now £99 It’s always about this time of year that I start planning ahead for the weeks leading up to Christmas and New Year.  Calendars ge...

Silky smooth, yet textured; swirl the glass and you’ll get the classic aromas of black fruits, and hints of cedar wood. It’s full of elegant, enticing flavours of ripe plums, bruised blackberries , wi...

Sausage, Sweet Potato & Bean Casserole It doesn’t take long for Christmas to get a little crazy, so it’s always good to squeeze in a bit of downtime where you can, and the winter weather (which w...

Another sell out Great Western Wine tasting dinner was held at the Allium Brasserie last week, and a very enjoyable one at that.  Head chef Chris Staines created a bespoke menu to compliment a range o...

Cave des St Desirat Syrah, Ardeche, France “A bit of a bargain this, if you like Syrah in the northern Rhône's Crozes-Hermitage style as much as we do. It's medium bodied with clean-lined red fruit an...

Wine of the night | Bogle Petite Sirah California 2012 This recipe is definitely one to try for bonfire night, but needs preparing the day before, so planning ahead is necessary.  A great meal for a f...

"The X Factor Essential" | The Money Spider, D’Arenberg, 2012 The grape geeks among you may be surprised at the suggestion of an autumnal white from the roussanne grape, but stick with me; in a glass...