Alan's Wine of the week
Laura | 9 Sep 2015
Falernia Syrah Reserva, 2011 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 trop...
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Laura | 3 Sep 2015
Bogle Phantom 2011 Three distinctive varietals that combine lush berry and fierce spice into this wine. Deeply luscious and succulent blackberries, aromas of anise and sweet fig are embraced by touch...
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Laura | 26 Aug 2015
J.Lohr, Wildflower, Valdigue 2014 This wine is vibrant and red-purple in color with bright aromas of boysenberry, Bing cherry, raspberry and pomegranate. The fruit complexion on the palate is equally...
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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 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 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 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...
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...
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