Alan's Wine Of The Week | Les Mougeottes Chardonnay
Laura | 26 Nov 2014
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...
Read moreWines In The Press | Morgenster
Laura | 21 Nov 2014
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Read moreAlan's Wine Of The Week | Ser Lapo Chianti
Laura | 20 Nov 2014
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...
Read moreCanapés & Fizz
Laura | 18 Nov 2014
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...
Read moreAlan's Wine Of The Week | Silky Smooth Saint Emilion
Laura | 12 Nov 2014
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...
Read moreTried & Tested | Cooking For the Masses
Laura | 11 Nov 2014
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...
Read moreBordeaux Tasting Dinner | Allium Brasserie
Laura | 10 Nov 2014
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...
Read moreAlan's Wine Of The Week | Cave des St Desirat Syrah, Ardeche, France
Laura | 5 Nov 2014
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...
Read moreTried & Tested | Maple Mustard Pulled Pork
Laura | 4 Nov 2014
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...
Read moreIn The Press | Jamie Oliver's Drinks Tube
Laura | 1 Nov 2014
"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...
Read moreAscheri | Tasting Dinner
Laura | 31 Oct 2014
Whether you’re new to the wine world, an enthusiast, or an expert in the field, it will always be an interesting and enjoyable experience to meet a producer and discover the story behind the wines you...
Read moreAnnual Portfolio Tasting | Special Offer
Laura | 30 Oct 2014
After an impressive turnout and brilliant response we received from the Annual Portfolio Tasting in Bath last week, I think it’s safe to say that this year’s event was our best yet, and an overall suc...
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