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The team invite you to take a look at the latest news and peek into the world of wine and its producers.
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Our Fine Wine Manager Visits Rioja

Laura | 23 Mar 2017

It is really very exciting to be invited to visit our two new producers in Rioja, and especially so, since I have never been to the region before.  Beautiful warm sunshine is forecast:  all the more r...

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Crafty Local Beers

Laura | 20 Mar 2017

Pop into the Great Western Wine shop in Bath to view our new and exciting range of local craft beers!   Wiper and True Started by Michael Wiper, this ground breaking brewery which now has its ho...

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Made in Italy

Laura | 5 Mar 2015

Here is a selection of some of our favourite, lesser known, Italian wines. There is something for everyone here, from crisp, dry whites to rich, savoury reds. Enjoy! Cleto Sorbara Lambrusco This is t...

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5 Iberian wines you need to try

Laura | 26 Feb 2015

As our Iberian promotion comes to a close, we take a look at the top 5 wines from some of our favourite producers. Don't forget until midnight tonight you can receive an extra 15% off all wines, inclu...

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Fifty Shades of Grapes

Laura | 12 Feb 2015

Spending the night in with your Valentine this Saturday? Here’s five ways to make sure your wine choices are fit for the occasion. 1. Be seduced – That furtive exchange across the room is the start of...

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Take a fresh look at Iberia

Laura | 4 Feb 2015

We've hand-picked a selection of this month's Iberian wines, each chosen to represent the new face of Spain and Portugal. These are wines that have confidence and personality, made by passionate winem...

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5 Ways to Drink Smart

Laura | 15 Jan 2015

If you fancy being more adventurous with your wine choices this year, follow our short guide to getting the most out of our January Sale wines. These 5 simple rules will soon have you drinking outside...

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In The News

Laura | 12 Jan 2015

New Year’s Cheer for Yealands The Wine Advocate’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown has just reviewed 2013 Yealands Estate Sauvignon Blanc, giving the wine an impressive 90 points. Top scores usually go to heavy r...

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Top 10 Wines of 2014

Laura | 24 Dec 2014

Ok pop-pickers, here’s the countdown to 2015, featuring a round-up of our top 10 wines of 2014.      ...

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Wines for Christmas Day

Laura | 16 Dec 2014

Making sure you're prepared for the whole gang this Christmas By Angela Mount The Big Day is rapidly approaching, and, in the seasonal rush to complete the endless shopping list for food and presents,...

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