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The Super-Romans Have Arrived(Post)
You might have heard of 'Super-Tuscan' wines. Sassicaia and Tignanello were first released in the 1970s, and made from grape varieties that were outside the DOC regulations, meaning that they ...
The Aperol Spritz: A Tale of Italian Summer, Crafted in a Glass(Post)Brimming with bold colours and effervescent character, the Aperol Spritz cocktail is an icon of the Aperitivo hour. It's got an illustrious history to match its grandeur too. This vibrant Italian ...
Tried and Tested: Chicken Saltimbocca & St-Veran(Post)This week’s dish is an Italian classic, usually made with veal, but here substituted with Chicken. The flavours of the recipe are bold, with strong herby notes from the sage and rosemary, as well as ...
Tried & Tested - Duck Noodles and Yealands Pinot Noir(Post)As I've never cooked duck before I thought it best to check out a few different recipes on the internet before I planned what I was going to buy. I usually opt for BBC Food recipes as they are very r ...
King Of The Desert | Giorgio Flessati Of Vina Falernia(Post)By Angela Mount I love wines with a story. Ultimately whether one enjoys a wine or not, is all down to the taste and the style. However, there’s an added intrigue, or romanticism about wines, which ...
Celebrate New Year in Style – It’s party time with Great Western Wine(Post)Celebrate New Year in Style – It’s party time with Great Western Wine by Angela Mount When it comes to buying wine for Christmas and New Year, there’s a clear divide between those who get very organi ...
Some Red, some White and some Rosé...(Post)Not sure which wines to stock up on this Christmas? It’s wonderful to hand-pick bottles for the those particularly special days of the festive season but it’s also fantastic to have a few go-to wine ...
Tried & Tested: Nonya Chicken Curry with Trimbach Riesling(Post)The dish: I was told that Trimbach’s Riesling would be a great match with curry as it’s renowned for being a perfect partner with kedgeree. I thought I’d try it with a Nonya curry recipe, a style of ...
In conversation with Carrick Winery, Central Otago, New Zealand(Post)Carrick have been part of our wine portfolio for 20 years and their quality and consistency are hugely impressive. They are based in Central Otago, in South Island New Zealand.Carrick's Pinot Noirs a ...
A Summery French Cheese Board(Post)Cheese and wine is not just for after a meal or for a cold winter’s night. As most cheese is better matched with white wines it makes sense to make a meal of it and create a summer cheese board that ...
Hot off the press – Italian Special(Post)Decanter magazine’s Italy Supplement this month features five producers from Great Western Wine. This is a lovely affirmation of the high quality, diverse range of Italian wines that we have waiting ...
Spicy Margarita(Post)Craft your own Spicy Margarita and get the perfect balance of sweet, sour and earthy flavours! The Spiced Margarita is, arguably the biggest trending drink since the world resurfaced from lockdo ...