Alan's Wine of the Week
Laura | 25 Mar 2015
Ruggeri, Prosecco Brut Quartese DOCG NV A bubbly to toast the last week of our Italian promotion, and just in time for the tasting Saturday this weekend too! Take a look at the press reviews b...
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Laura | 11 Mar 2015
Barolo di Serralunga d'Alba DOCG Fontanafredda Was £31 Now £27.28 (+10% off 12+ bottles) "A beautifully poised Barolo, soft and graceful, aromatic, with wafts of red cherry , rosehip syrup, dr...
Read moreAlan's Wine of the Week: Castello Di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico
Laura | 4 Mar 2015
Castello Di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico £16.75 14.74 (+10% off 12 btl’s) “The Chateau Margaux of Tuscany” Steven Spurrier "....I love this wine, style with substance, proper Chianti that...
Read moreRioja 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...
Read moreViña Falernia, Syrah Reserva, Elqui Valley 2010
Laura | 14 Jan 2015
£12.95 Now £10.95 Bright deep colour, spicy, perfumed black fruit aroma. Elegant and pure, rich yet wonderfully soft texture. Full-bodied but beautifully silky. This wine has won more trophi...
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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...
Read moreAlan’s Wine of the Week: Delagrange Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Laura | 17 Dec 2014
Hautes-Cotes de Beaune Rouge, Domaine Henri Delagrange 2013 The perfect Christmas day red, stylish classic Burgundy that’s perfect for the bird. Ruby with purple rim with youthful aromas of morello c...
Read moreAlan's Wine of the Week: Howard Park Miamup Cabernet Sauvignon
Laura | 11 Dec 2014
Howard Park Miamup Cabernet Sauvignon This Cabernet comes from vines grown on TWO BILLION YEAR-OLD soils, among the oldest in the world. From the fabulous 2011 vintage, this has classic Cabernet arom...
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Laura | 3 Dec 2014
Are You Game? Shiraz £12.95 £11.50 This Shiraz is deep cherry red. On the nose black pepper, plum and cinnamon play with nutmeg and subtle oak notes. The palate is full of ripe red fruits an...
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 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 moreA Deliciously Ripe & Rounded Cabernet Carmenere
Laura | 29 Oct 2014
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...
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