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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...

Antu Ninquén Cabernet Carmenere 2012 Chile Deliciously ripe fruit dominates the nose, supported with spicy vanilla notes. The palate is full and concentrated but rounded and easily approachable, offer...

Wine of the night | Howard Park Great Southern Riesling, 2011 Fancy dress may not be your thing, and trick-or-treaters might make you want to stay inside with the music on full volume in an attempt to...

They may not be switched on yet but the Christmas decorations are well and truly up on every high street in the UK, working as a daily reminder that the festive season is among us, and Christmas day i...

Wine of the night: Château Gassier 'Le Pas du Moine' Côtes De Provence Rose 2013 It’s the end of the month, which means its close to payday, unless you’re one of the lucky ones who don’t have to wait...

By Angela Mount Hallowee’n is here again, and shops are groaning under the weight of vast orange pumpkins, which are strategically placed at the entrance of the stores to ensure the maximum child pes...

Papale Oro Primitivo di Manduria, Varvaglione, 2011 Italy Papale originates from Primitivo grapes carefully selected and manually picked into cases. It is ruby-red and is round and soft, with scents...

By Angela Mount I love wines with a story. Ultimately whether one enjoys a wine or not, is all down to the taste and the style. However, there’s an added intrigue, or romanticism about wines, which h...

Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy spending my weekends out and about just as much as the next person, and love discovering new things to do and places to see, but sometimes there is nothing better than swa...

  The Telegraph | Hamish Anderson Wine tasting notes: 3 of the best Australian Cabernet Sauvignons Wine expert Hamish Anderson gives the Heartland Cab Sauv a great review in his latest article in...

By Angela Mount Roast Beef is arguably the national dish of England with the sumptuous, succulent piece of meat served up at patriotic celebrations all over the country.  It graces our tables through...

Things to do | Treat Yourself If you’re anything like me, then you’ll enjoy the benefits of treating yourself from time to time.  If it only happens once every so often then it makes it all the more w...