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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: 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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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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Alan's Wine of the Week

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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Alan's Wine of the Week

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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Alan's Wine of the Week

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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Alan's Wine of the Week

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...

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Alan'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...

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Alan's Wine of the Week

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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