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By Angela Mount It’s never easy knowing how much, or how little information wine drinkers want to know about the wines they’re buying; it can be confusing for many. The  incredible success of Australi...

Château Laulerie Merlot 2012 It's officially the start of Spring today (March 20th - according to the astronomical definition) So I've chosen a fantastic spring red from this family-run, Bergerac, pro...

The Observer - David Williams Heartland Stickleback Red, South Australia, 2009 Sumptuous but not overbearing red-fruited blend   The Guardian - Fiona Beckett Yealands Estate PGR 2013  Zippy fres...

Owner Diana Palmer talks to Angela Mount Diana Palmer, co-owner of boutique South Australian winery, Skillogalee, and wife of maverick Dave, was recently in Bath to visit the team and customers at Gre...

Quinta Do Crasto, Douro Red 2012 We had a fantastic Crasto tasting this week - it was a real treat at every level. But my wine of the week was their Douro Red and I will borrow Oz Clarke to tell you a...

Domaine de la Janasse Côtes du Rhône, France 2012 (£11.50, Great Western Wine) Another producer with a talent for making great wines at different prices is the never-less-than-superb Domaine de la Jan...

Skillogalee, Basket Pressed, The Cabernets 2009 This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec is beautifully rich and very generous. We opened this for a Friday tasting last week and I h...

WINES TO SAMPLE IN OUR SHOP - NOW ON TASTING   White: 2010 Credo Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch £15.95 per 75cl bottle, £1.00 per 25ml sample 2012 Eruzione Bianco 1614 Carricante Planeta £17.50 per 7...

OUTSTANDING 5 Stars - 95 points Fino, Bella Luna, Jerez, Sanchez Romate NV Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW: Wonderfully restrained and classic, with a nutty, long finish. Sarah Jane Evans MW: Savoury, ea...

10 years ago, no one would have believed this blog title. Sherry fashionable?  Until a few years ago, the word Sherry was associated with fusty old grannies, bringing out a bottle of something dark,...

De Gras Pinot Noir Reserva 2012 A NEW addition to our range, this is a great find. For under £8 for a case of 12 for Pinot Noir, you're thinking, is it any good? Yes, it's absolutely delicious. Vibran...

The Planeta family are at the forefront of wine making on the beautiful island of Sicily, making wines from five different wineries spread over the unique terriors of the Island. One of these beautifu...