Alan's Wine of the Week
Laura | 19 Aug 2015
Antu Ninquén Syrah 2013 Deep, brooding, inky purple in colour with a developed, aromatic nose dominated by ripe black fruits and smoky oak. The palate is full bodied and concentrated, dripping with s...
Read moreAlan's Wine of the Week: Dry Riesling, Chateau Ste Michelle 2013
Laura | 22 Jul 2015
Dry Riesling, Chateau Ste Michelle 2013 Produced by Chateau Ste. Michelle, the founding winery of Washington State, this cool climate Riesling is made in a crisp, dry, refreshing style with mouth-wa...
Read moreAlan's Wine of the Week - Braucol, Domaine Vigné-Lourac
Laura | 15 Jul 2015
Braucol, Domaine Vigné-Lourac Sumptuous plummy perfume. Ripe, almost squishy, blackberries in the mouth. Forward and easy to like; velevety tannin. Good, simple, honest enjoyment. Regular price: £8.9...
Read moreAlan's Wine of the Week: NV Rosé 'Brut de Noir' Cleto Chiarli
Laura | 8 Jul 2015
NV Rosé 'Brut de Noir' Cleto Chiarli An intense fruit and strawberry bouquet opens up to redcurrant notes on the palate. A delicious elegant rosé! Regular price: £12.95 Special Price: £11.40 Free del...
Read moreAlan's Wine of the Week: d'Arenberg Lovegrass Shiraz, 2010
Laura | 1 Jul 2015
d'Arenberg Love Grass Shiraz, 2010 £13.95 The additional varieties in this wine cling to the Shiraz making a complex and food friendly wine that is fresh and lively, with black and red fruits...
Read moreAlan's Wine of the Week: Strandveld First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc
Laura | 24 Jun 2015
First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc, 2013 £11.95 £10.52 The First Sighting Sauvignon is excitingly expressive with an array of cool climate Sauvignon characteristics; layers of gooseberry and bell peppe...
Read moreAlan's Wine of the Week: Thelema Stellenbosch Mountain Red 2012
Laura | 17 Jun 2015
Thelema Stellenbosch Mountain Red 2012 £10.95 £9.64 Spicy aroma's of black pepper and mulberry mingle with the plum flavours in this soft and approachable wine. Prices are valid from 03.06.15 to 30...
Read moreAlan's wine of the Week: La Barry Sauvignon Blanc
Laura | 10 Jun 2015
La Barry Sauvignon Blanc, Meinert 2013 £11.75 £10.34 A fantastic wine from Martin Meinert, which he has produced for his wife, Leigh Anne Berry, affectionally known as La Barry! With fruit sourced f...
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Laura | 3 Jun 2015
Ken Forrester Gypsy Stellenbosch 2011 £24.50 £21.56 The character is somewhat 'wild', a little brambly with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, dark spices, with vanilla scents and a distinct, concentrated r...
Read moreAlan's Wine of the Week: Chateau Rives Blanques 'Le Limoux' 2012
Laura | 27 May 2015
Chateau Rives Blanques 'Le Limoux' 2012 £12.50 £11.00 A blend of Mauzac, Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay. Complex and very winey on the nose, with notes of Calvados, apple pie, cloves and herbs, and wit...
Read moreAlan's Wine of the Week: Sauvignon de Touraine, Domaine de Pierre 2014
Laura | 20 May 2015
Sauvignon de Touraine, Domaine de Pierre 2014 £10.75 £9.46 Beautifully fresh, complex aromas of spring flowers, fresh mint, capsicum and pea pod. Rounded texture, kept fresh with vibrant acidity....
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Laura | 13 May 2015
Domaine de la Janasse, Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2013 £11.75 £10.34 Another producer with a talent for making great wines at different prices is the never-less-than-superb Domaine de la Janasse. The br...
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