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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...

Chianti, Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva, Supertuscan, Tuscan Vino di Tavola… What is the difference? What do they mean? Due to the intricacies of Italian labeling legislation, there is a c...

The latest update of Tom's Tasting Suggestions - All available to try in the Great Western Wine shop in Bath this week. Pop your head in and try out some of our delicious wines whilst you look around...

The Italian peninsula is often referred to as the ‘boot’, with the most southern tip known as ‘the toe’ and the far south east dubbed ‘the heel’. To help simplify this varied country, we’ve prepared a...

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...

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...

Decanter April 2015 Here are some great reviews from the current edition of Decanter magazine – some to drink now and some to save for later in the year.   Domaine Brusset, Côtes du Rhône 2013...

Sincronia Negre Organic, Mesquida Mora 2012   The nose is lead by forest fruits with earthy notes and subtle touch of toast and spice. The palate is medium-bodied with plenty of up-front fresh f...

I'm often put off making paella, down to a preconceived idea that the lengthier list of ingredients makes it a much much trickier dish to make.  Quite a firm fan of risotto as my go-to alternative, I...

One of the questions that I get asked most frequently, is whether the type, size and style of glass that is used for wine, matters.  The simple answer is - yes it does.  Having said that, please don’t...

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...

Portugal has been one of the top holiday destinations for Brits for many years, but most head straight to the sunny coast and golf courses of the Algarve. Yet Portugal has so much more to offer – a sl...