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The Team's Tasting Selection

Laura | 11 Jul 2017

It's that time of the week again when the team at Great Western Wine make a selection of delectable fine wines from around the world for you to taste for FREE. Come on by the Bath shop to sample the...

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In the Press: Decanter reviews

Laura | 6 Apr 2015

This month’s Decanter magazine has mentions of three GWW wines - an iconic red, a refreshing premium Cava and a classic Aussie white. May is Decanter's 'Spanish issue' so it should come as no surpris...

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Rioja Rocks - Wines in the Press: Decanter

Laura | 16 Feb 2015

What we think of as ‘Rioja’ has changed. According to Sarah Jane Evans MW, in her Decanter article The many faces of Rioja, there may be a plethora of styles to choose from, but what today’s Riojas h...

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Do I need to use a decanter when I serve wine?

Laura | 1 Feb 2015

Welcome to our new blog series, 'Back to wine school' where wine expert Angela Mount will answer your questions and burning issues about wine.  This week we’re talking about decanters. Decanters are...

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The Best New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

Laura | 4 Jun 2013

Yealands Estate, Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Yealands Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2011, from the Awatere Valley, New Zealand has just come first in a Decanter Magazine tasting of 91 NZ Sauvignons - the...

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Press Tasting in the shop this Saturday

Laura | 21 Feb 2013

Taste the wines the critics are raving about this Saturday in the Bath Shop, 11am to 4pm. No ticket required – just turn up and taste! To view all our Spring events - click here Can't make it to the...

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