Pretty in Pink(Post)

    Summer is upon us, and now is the time to drink pink. Rosé isn’t just for Summer, but this is when it comes into its own. Apéritif, al fresco lunch, spicy oriental food, seafood, salmon, you name ...

    How to make a Margarita(Post)

    Universally celebrated, the Margarita holds a special place in the cocktail canon for good reason.  Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, a pinch of salt and off you go – you’ve got a party i ...

    SUMMER SIPPING(Post)

    Inspired by the Bath Boules, Angela Mount recommends celebratory wines which are best enjoyed outdoors in the sunshine   There’s something special about June in Bath, as we kick into Summer, wit ...

    Wine and Cheese(Post)

    A match made in heaven? Everyone loves wine and cheese don’t they? Does anyone really care about which wine with which cheese?  Think again – how many of you have had a glass of good red spoilt by th ...

    Most Popular Wines of 2019 Announced(Post)

    We are delighted to announce our top ten red, white and sparkling wines of 2019. It’s especially exciting that not all of these are ‘obvious’ choices, and that plenty of people ha ...

    SUMMER LIFE THROUGH ROSÉ-TINTED GLASSES(Post)

    Chilled pretty pink wine is a summer staple according to Angela Mount. Here are a few of her favourite suggestions...   There are things in life that evoke a strong sense of place and season; fo ...

    Masterchef Champion Ping Coombes Recipe(Post)

    Cucur Udang – Malaysian Prawn Fritters, Ping’s Chilli dip Difficulty: Easy Cucur is a well known street food. Sometimes when my mum picked me up from school late afternoon, she would take me to a pla ...

    In conversation with Duncan McTavish, Winemaker for Man O War (Post)

    Man O War winery is located on the beautiful island of Waiheke, just south of Auckland in the Northern part of New Zealand. We've been lucky to sell their wines for many years. Their Winemaker, Dunca ...

    In the Press: Decanter reviews(Post)

    This month’s Decanter magazine has mentions of three GWW wines - an iconic red, a refreshing premium Cava and a classic Aussie white. May is Decanter's 'Spanish issue' so it should come as no surpri ...

    Annual Portfolio Tasting and Discovery Wine Winner!(Post)

    There was a full house at the Great Western Wine annual Portfolio Tasting last week. 450 tickets sold out a week beforehand, and eager tasters packed into Bath’s Assembly Rooms to taste some of the b ...

    New kids on the block at Great Western Wine(Post)

    By Angela Mount With spring blossom and a sea of green leaves and shoots bringing a welcome cheer to gardens throughout the country, there’s also been a veritable spring feast of new buds, a riot of ...

    Tried & Tested(Post)

    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 fin ...