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Dinner with the King of Chenin, Ken Forrester(Post)
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 ...
Perfect Winter Wines(Post)As festive as it may make us feel in the build up to Christmas, that winter chill is coming in sooner than we'd like. It's not all bad news though, we've taken it as the perfect opportunity to fill t ...
Summertime, and the livin' is easy...(Post)Gerschwin’s iconic ballad epitomises the lazy, hazy days of the summer vibe, regardless of our British weather. Alice Cooper’s more rebellious ‘ School’s out for Summer’ and Madonna’s early disco cla ...
Susy Atkins Talks Christmas(Post)Last week, Susy Atkins; BBC1 Saturday Kitchen wine presenter, wine editor of the Sunday Telegraph Stella Magazine and also Delicious magazine, came to Bath to host an informal, intimate tasting of a ...
Why you should be drinking more Lebanese wines - Guy Woodward, Gentleman's Journal(Post)... Also pushing boundaries is Ixsir, a relatively new label co-founded in 2008 with a decidedly Bordelais influence (co-founder Gabriel Rivero previously made wine at popular Bordeaux estate So ...
In Conversation with Legendary Winemaker Ken Forrester(Post)Before the England Vs. South Africa Test at Lord's this August, we were fortunate enough to catch up with legendary South African Winemaker and cricket-fan Ken Forrester to ask him about his lifelon ...
In conversation with Thomas Webb from Thelema and Sutherland, South Africa.(Post)Thelema sits in jaw-droppingly beautiful scenery, but what makes your location so special for wine production?There is something very special about our site. We have very healthy, deposit-rich gr ...
Demistifying Chablis(Post)What is Chablis? Is it a brand, is it a region, is it a grape variety? Everyone’s heard of it, but not everyone knows what it’s all about. And it’s even more confusing, when the already complex Fren ...
INTRIGUING IBERIANS(Post)This month is all about the profusion of vinous delights that emerge from the vast and varied Iberian peninsula; from sun-baked plains, to wild and wet mountainous terrain, Spain and Portugal’s wine ...
Great Western Wine School launches(Post)Great Western Wine School, in partnership with Bath-based wine educator Tristan Darby, will help you demystify the world of wine. Our aim is to provide you with hands-on learning through tasting wine ...
Regional France _ a voyage of food and wine(Post)By Angela Mount This month it’s all about France at Great Western Wine – but not the most classic areas – Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone - these names speak for themselves; it’s time to explore some of ...
Legendary Wine Maker Ken Forrester(Post)Legendary Wine Maker Ken Forrester drops into see us this week to tell us about his wines. His entire range is great - please click here to see all the wines [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l ...
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"Chateau Desmirail is a third growth in the 1855 classification, which has an outstanding terroir bordering the Route des Chateaux. Jean Desmirail gave his name to the Chateau after marrying an... Read more2019 13% ABV 75cl
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This wine is aromatic and intense with great volume in the mouth, and achieves a balance between the fresh acidity and the texture contributed by 6 months’ maceration with the skins... Read more2018 12.5% ABV 75cl
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Giramonte 2017 boasts a wonderful deep ruby-red colour. The bouquet is extraordinarily complex, with an enveloping and intense ripeness. Sensations turn to liquorice, vanilla and star anise. Finally,... Read more2018 14% ABV 75cl
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Vinha da Ponte is one of the best wines in the entire Douro region. Like its sister wine, Vinha Maria Teresa, it takes its name from a centenary plot of vines, and is only made in years of... Read more2018 14.5% ABV 150cl
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An exceptional wine, and an icon of Joseph Drouhin, who owns much of this respected Premier Cru vineyard. It shows intense, fresh morello cherry, raspberry and blackberry aromas, evolving into... Read more2020 14% ABV 75cl
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A wine with intense aromas of peaches, lively acidity and supple freshness on the palate. Read more2021 12.5% ABV 75cl
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This is a magnificent orange wine, with a startling colour to match the eyecatching label. It has alluring aromas of rose petals, rosehips, vanilla, Earl Grey tea, citron zest and Pimm's. The... Read more2025 13% ABV 75cl
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Aubert and Mathieu have smashed a home run with this brilliant Minervois, from the commune of La Lavinière, in the north of the appellation, with the reputation of making its finest wines... Read more2021 14% ABV 75cl
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Dark gold in colour with expressive aromas of dried fruits and nuts and a great concentration. A rich and mellow wine, with immense flavours of smoked wood, prunes and bitter chocolate. Complex,... Read moreNV 20% ABV 50cl
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Selected vineyards in the high area of the Mendoza River and in the east region of Mendoza. A rich wine with violet hues, redolent of plums and cherries. Round in the mouth with a touch of truffle,... Read more2024 12.5% ABV 75cl
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"This wine's deep, bright ruby colour bears witness to its high alcohol percentage, making for a powerful and concentrated profile. The nose is subtle, reminiscent of black cherries and bananas, with... Read more2014 14% ABV 75cl
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This is a fabulous treat, with honeyed botrytis character overlaid by Gewürztraminer's classic lychee, canteloupe and stem ginger personality. Even in this lusciously sweet wine, the deft hand of... Read more2018 14.5% ABV 37.5cl
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