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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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...
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 moreHoliday 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...
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 moreStag'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....
Read moreShades 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...
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 more60 Seconds with Richard Bertinet by Angela Mount
Laura | 6 Jul 2015
Top ingredient you can’t live without Flour - it forms the basis of all my breads Food & wine match that most impressed you A classic I’m afraid - seafood - preferably crab - with a great and very...
Read moreDinner 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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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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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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