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You can cook for three guests (living or dead): who are they, and what would you cook them? Also give us a run-down of what you'll be drinking Peter Sellers, Nelson Mandela, Ricky Gervais. Steak an ...
SOUTHERN ITALY(Post)Tristan explores the ancient indigenous sun-kissed vines of Southern Italy Whether you’re heading there on holiday, or just looking for some great alternative summer wines to add to your shopping lis ...
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The Ides of Marche(Post)The Marche is a region of central Italy that was previously ignored in favour of neighbouring Abruzzo. The red Montepulciano of the aforementioned Abruzzo has long been the staple house wine of many ...
An evening with wine writer and presenter Oz Clarke(Post)Oz Clarke, the nation’s best known, and favourite wine presenter and writer, braved the rain and the storms to visit Bath recently, popping in to Great Western Wine to see the new shop and sign a few ...
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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 ...
Bubbly...with personality(Post)Champagne is the world’s most famous sparkling wine, with Italy’s Prosecco hot on its heels. But France isn’t just about well known designer labels, designed for the well-heeled. There are plenty of ...
Tom's Tasting Suggestions(Post)The latest update of Tom's Tasting Suggestions - All available to try in the Great Western Wine shop in Bath this week. Pop your head in and try out some of our delicious wines whilst you look aroun ...
Vinitaly(Post)A flying visit around the World’s largest wine show By Edward Mercer Just before Easter I was very fortunate to be included in a trip to Italy for the largest wine show in the world. This annual eve ...
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Our Shop(Page)We have traded in Bath for more than 40 years and have always been incredibly proud to be a part of the local community. The shop was well-known in the south-west and beyond, and much loved by so m ...
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An enticing nose of ripe red fruits which combine beautifully with flavours of sweet dark plums intermingled with savoury notes and exotic spices. This wine is elegant and refined but with real... Read more2022 13% ABV 75cl
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Bodegas Alonso presents a new “saca” (bottling) of part of their historic wine treasures from their cellar in the coastal town of Sanlucar de Barrameda. Only 150 half-bottles of each of... Read moreNV 22% ABV 37.5cl
Single£536.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £482.40 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£482.40 Buy 12+ Save £53.60There are only in stock
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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
Single£12.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £10.80 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£10.80 Buy 12+ Save £1.20There are only in stock
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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
Single£85.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £76.50 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£76.50 Buy 12+ Save £8.50There are only 3 in stock
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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 75cl
Single£233.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £209.70 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£209.70 Buy 12+ Save £23.30There are only in stock
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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
Single£36.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £32.40 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£32.40 Buy 12+ Save £3.60There are only in stock
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In its youth, the wine displays aromas of great finesse, reminiscent of cherry and dark chocolate or cocoa bean, which is a delicate and sought after characteristic of this wine. As the wine... Read more2020 13.5% ABV 75cl
Single£599.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £539.10 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£539.10 Buy 12+ Save £59.90There are only in stock
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Deep and alluring aromas of raspberry and ripe cherry are intermingled with accents of star anise, five spice and freshly steeped black tea. The entry is smooth with a combination of cassis and... Read more2022 15% ABV 75cl
Single£52.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £46.80 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£46.80 Buy 12+ Save £5.20There are only in stock
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With an expressive and complex nose, this Syrah seduces with primary notes of crushed blackcurrants, blueberries alongside mature hints of leather and liquorice. The palate is concentrated with a... Read more2021 13% ABV 75cl
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This is a great, intense Riesling Grand Cru with excellent ageing potential, from Alsace's most renowned producer of wines from this noble grape. Don't be fooled by its apparently easygoing first... Read more2018 14.5% ABV 75cl
Single£80.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £72.00 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£72.00 Buy 12+ Save £8.00There are only in stock
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2019 was a colder vintage than 2018, and this is reflected in the fresh vibrancy of the wine. It has fabulously precise, bright acidity and beautiful refinement of texture. It tastes less ready than... Read more2019 14% ABV 75cl
Single£88.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £79.20 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£79.20 Buy 12+ Save £8.80There are only in stock
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This is a delicious as well as fantastically intricate and complex sparkling wine, with nuances of pine forest and spice above fragrant homemade apple pie character. Made from 100% Xarel·lo, the most... Read moreNV 12% ABV 75cl
Single£48.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £43.20 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£43.20 Buy 12+ Save £4.80There are only in stock