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Alan's Wine of the Week

Laura | 6 Aug 2015

Eidosela Albariño Rias Baixas 2014 Full of evocative summery flavours: apricots, honeysuckle and juicy white peaches. Wonderful sense of lightness; fresh and refreshing, yet with no shortage of inten...

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Alan's Wine of the Week

Laura | 29 Jul 2015

Carrick Sauvignon Blanc, Central Otago 2012 Aromas of fresh peas and fenugreek leaves mix with a brilliant sense of minerality. Drinking deliciously right now: over recent months, it's acquired a sil...

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Holiday wine made easy...

Laura | 16 Jul 2015

According to consumer research by a number of travel companies, over 45% of us are planning a holiday in the UK this summer, with the South-West of England sharing the top popularity spot with Scotlan...

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Stag's Leap on Sunday Brunch

Laura | 10 Jul 2015

Sunday 5th July: To celebrate American Independence day, Karina Elias, beverage director at Grosvenor House Hotel picks 3 bottles to change your perception of American wines....

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Shades of Rosé

Laura | 9 Jul 2015

Glance at a shelf full of pink wines, and you’ll see a startling, and potentially confusing diversity of colours, from the palest shade of onion-skin to neon Barbie pink. The range of Rosé hues is as...

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Dinner with the King of Chenin, Ken Forrester

Laura | 21 Jun 2015

Ken Forrester was in ebullient mood;  slightly exhausted, but enthused, energised and excited about the vintage that was happening around us, as we met at his small, but perfectly formed winery, and c...

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Tried & Tested

Laura | 17 Jun 2015

Prawn, broad bean and buttered asparagus risotto with Ken Forrester Reserve Chenin Blanc   Last Saturday I decided to cook a yummy summery dish, and after scouring through lots of recipes, I fina...

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Alan's Wine of the Week

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...

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