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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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Alan's Wine of the Week

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...

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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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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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Alan's Wine of the Week

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...

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In 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...

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