Alan's Wine of the Week: Domaine Paquet Saint Veran 2013
Laura | 6 May 2015
Domaine Paquet Saint Veran 2013 £15.95 £14.04 Saint-Véran is the southernmost appellation of the Mâconnais region of Burgundy where Chardonnay is king. This Saint-Véran has notes of tropical frui...
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Laura | 8 Apr 2015
"Perfect for drinking in the spring sunshine, this refreshing, zesty Sauvignon Blanc has an aromatic palate of passionfruit, blackcurrant leaf and gooseberry alongside some herby top notes of thyme, b...
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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...
Read moreAlan's Wine of the Week: Planeta Alastro
Laura | 18 Mar 2015
Planeta Alastro 2013, Italy The Planeta family’s winemaking adventure began in the mid 1980s through the ambition of Francesca, Santi and Alessio Planeta. This 95% Grecanico, 5% Fiano blend is...
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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...
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Laura | 25 Feb 2015
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...
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Laura | 18 Feb 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...
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Laura | 11 Feb 2015
Franck Massard El Mago Organic Garnacha 2013 Massard was Best Sommelier in the UK in 1996 and now makes, not serves, the wine. This is an unoaked, organic offering from the highest parts of Terra Alt...
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Laura | 4 Feb 2015
A Descoberta Red, Casa da Passarella, 2011 Here’s a smooth and juicy wine that has great black fruit aromas and flavours. It has good balance between the dry tannins and a firm structure typical of Dã...
Read moreAlan's Wine of the Week: Ixsir Altitudes White
Laura | 21 Jan 2015
Ixsir Altitudes White, 2013 Elegant starbright gold in the glass with an exquisite bouquet of floral aromas, hints of Muscat and notes of grapefruit on the nose. On the palate, this floral and fruity...
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 | 7 Jan 2015
The Love Grass Shiraz, d'Arenberg 2009 £13.95 Now £9.95 "Mid-crimson and Bright colour; a bright, effusive and quite pure red-fruited bouquet, with the palate delivering an even, fresh and fi...
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