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In the vineyard with Rodolfo Bastida(Post)
We sat down with Chief Winemaker at Ramón Bilbao, Rodolfo Bastida, to find out what makes him tick. What was your path into winemaking? Wine is part of my family, it’s in my blood. My grandfather m ...
Head over heels for Italy(Post)The Italian peninsula is often referred to as the ‘boot’, with the most southern tip known as ‘the toe’ and the far south east dubbed ‘the heel’. To help simplify this varied country, we’ve prepared ...
Chianti unravelled - What do the labels mean?(Post)Chianti, Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva, Supertuscan, Tuscan Vino di Tavola… What is the difference? What do they mean? Due to the intricacies of Italian labeling legislation, there is a ...
Shades of Rosé(Post)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 ...
Greetings from Bogle...(Post)Tell us the story of the winery. Though we've been farming the Delta region of California since the late 1800's, it wasn’t until 1968 that father and son team of Warren and Chris Bogle planted the f ...
Tried & Tested: Confit tomatoes with 'The Mighty Biferno'(Post)'The Mighty Biferno' is a brilliant red wine that anyone can enjoy - great with food, a reasonable price, and very easy drinking. Recommended with Italian food; pizza, pasta, and tomatoes, I thought ...
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 ...
Voluptuous, volcanic white(Post)Marani Bianco, Sartori 2011 The Sartori family have been making wine in Verona Province for over a century – so know a thing or two about making great wine! Their Garganega is brilliant yellow-diamon ...
NORTHERN ITALIAN IDYLL(Post)Italy seduces at every level. The language, the culture, the cuisine, the landscape, the wines. Running over 700km from tip to toe, its multi-faceted, in just about every respect, captivating in its ...
Glaetzer Amon Ra Introduction - Wine Advocate(Post)Late last year Lisa Perotti-Brown visited and interviewed Ben Glaetzer, looking at all vintages of Glaetzers flagship wine, Amon-Ra. Let's see how she got on: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= ...
Festive Fizz(Post)The countdown is on, and corks are popping all over the country, as the festive season peaks. But with millions of shiny bottles of Champagne and sparkling wines stacked high in wine shops and superm ...
Discovering the joys of Portugal(Post)Portugal has been one of the top holiday destinations for Brits for many years, but most head straight to the sunny coast and golf courses of the Algarve. Yet Portugal has so much more to offer – a s ...
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This is an exceptionally deep and complex sweet wine. The fruit flavours are of dried apricots and caramelised peaches, alongside a complex array of toffee, smoke, fresh coffee bean and mushroom... Read more2003 10% ABV 50cl
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This delicious, feminine Pinot Noir exudes lifted aromas of cherry and ripe, red, berry fruits. The palate shows a lighter touch, yet is juicy and complete. The wine finishes with firm tannins that... Read more2023 13.5% ABV 75cl
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An awe-inspiring wine with the aroma of Hermitage and the texture of Richebourg, Farvie Syrah is a selection of fruit picked exclusively from the 'morning' side of the vine rows, which ripens more... Read more2020 14% ABV 75cl
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"One whiff of the Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive and your sense of smell is instantly pervaded with ham hock, celery root, brown spices, mint and honey. Primary juices include rose petals and spice... Read more2017 13.5% ABV 75cl
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A deep garnet red colour witnesses the long barrel ageing. The first impression on the nose is of fresh black cherry aromas, leading into notes of maraschino cherry and plum. Immense depth and... Read more1980 15% ABV 75cl
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A wine of extraordinary character and grace, 1086 Rosé is the finest expression of rosé crafted at Nyetimber. Produced only in the best years from the most impressive parcels. Elegance, structure and... Read more2010 12% ABV 75cl
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" The International Wine Challenge judges described our 2011 Blanc de Blancs as Gentle and elegant style. Sliced green apples and gala melon. Fine boned with persistent chalky length. " Read more2018 12% ABV 75cl
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This is an amazing, immediately delicious yet complex white wine. It impresses straight away with distinctive aromas of ripe pineapple, passionfruit and a hint of toasted sesame. In the mouth, it is... Read more2023 13.5% ABV 75cl
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A deep garnet red colour witnesses the long barrel ageing. The first impression on the nose is of fresh black cherry aromas, leading into notes of maraschino cherry and plum. Immense depth and... Read more1994 15% ABV 75cl
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Made only in the best years, this Reserve is made from a careful selection of the best grapes from the San Sisto vineyard and is the result of an expert wine making and barrique ageing process. An... Read more2019 12.5% ABV 75cl
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Honeysuckle, wet stone, fresh olive oil and hazelnut aromas. On the palate the wine is textured and layered with orange blossom, hazelnut and lemon pith flavours. Read more2021 13.5% ABV 75cl
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Ripe red berry, cassis and dark chocolate flavours are complimented by hints of mint and on the palate. The wine has fine tannins with a long, mocha finish. According to the winemaker, the source... Read more2022 14% ABV 75cl
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