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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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Introducing NOYA's Kitchen

Laura | 30 Mar 2017

We love any excuse to taste delicious food, and even more so when we have the challenge of matching up wines to challenging dishes. We also love working with local people, because that's what we're al...

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Stylus Vinyl

Laura | 27 Mar 2017

March: What's in the box... Our friends at Stylus Vinyl, who send out monthly subscription boxes of classic albums on vinyl paired with a great bottle of wine chosen by us, have nailed it once again....

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The Team's Tasting Selections

Laura | 7 Mar 2017

This week's latest update of 'The Team's Tasting Selections' from the Great Western Wine shop in Bath. Why not pop in and try some of our delicious wines whilst you take a look around at the selectio...

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The Team's Tasting Selections

Laura | 22 Feb 2017

This week's latest update of 'The Team's Tasting Selections' from the Great Western Wine shop in Bath. Why not pop in and try some of our delicious wines whilst you take a look around at the selection...

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Stylus Vinyl

Laura | 21 Feb 2017

February: What's in the box? Our friends at Stylus Vinyl, who send out monthly subscription boxes of classic albums on vinyl paired with a great bottle of wine chosen by us, have come up trumps this m...

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Delicious mulled wine you can make at home

Laura | 12 Dec 2016

Nothing best describes Christmas in a glass, like mulled wine. Steeped in tradition, this seasonal staple has origins stretching as far back to the time of the Ancient Greeks and Romans. Now hallmar...

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Winter Warmers

Laura | 7 Dec 2016

With November more than half way over, there's no more denying it: winter is well and truly on its way. So now's the time to pull the woolen scarfs and beanies out from the depths of your cupboard, wh...

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Alan's Wine of the Week

Laura | 20 Apr 2016

San Fabiano Calcinaia Chianti Classico DOCG 2013 Red ruby color, with light garnet hues, perfume persistent end with signs of violet mature fruits and spicy. Structure of consistence and to the tast...

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Alan's Wine of the Week

Laura | 18 Nov 2015

Magnum of Cannonball Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County Features aromatic tiers of ripe mulberry, spiced black tea and purple floral notes. Ample at its core with flavors of cherry, chocolate and roas...

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Alan's Wine of the Week

Laura | 11 Nov 2015

Quinta Do Crasto Douro Superior The wine has beautifully perfumed fruit and spice aromas, reminiscent perhaps of Côte Rôtie or even of Château Cos d'Estournel. It's intense and vibrant, with velvety...

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Bonfire Stew

Laura | 5 Nov 2015

Recommended with Bogle Essential Red "Unmistakably Bogle and deliciously moreish - aromas of kirsch, damsons and blackcurrant, a hint of spice and bitter chocolate. Silkily textured and balanced in th...

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Alan's Wine of the Week

Laura | 26 Aug 2015

J.Lohr, Wildflower, Valdigue 2014 This wine is vibrant and red-purple in color with bright aromas of boysenberry, Bing cherry, raspberry and pomegranate. The fruit complexion on the palate is equally...

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