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Tried & Tested Bolinhas de Bacalhau(Post)
To kick off our Iberian promotion I thought it would be fitting to try out a Portuguese recipe and wine match. After a little research I came across a recipe for Bacalhau fritters, or 'Bolinhos Baca ...
Alma Carraovejas - as the bird flies (Post)...
Tried & Tested: Beef Bourguignon with Henri Delagrange Hautes-Cotes de Beaune(Post)The recipe: I looked at recipes from Larousse Gastronomique, James Martin, Delia Smith and Anthony Bourdain for this recipe – all classics in their own right. The addition of the carrots came from Bo ...
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 ...
The Observer - Fine-wine makers going mainstream(Post)Domaine de la Janasse Côtes du Rhône, France 2012 (£11.50, Great Western Wine) Another producer with a talent for making great wines at different prices is the never-less-than-superb Domaine de la Ja ...
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 ...
Wines from the Garden of France - The Loire(Post)If you like Sauvignon Blanc, you’ll love the Loire: this is birthplace of the world’s most popular grape, with world-beating examples from Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé and Menetou Salon. But if you’re all ...
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 around ...
Rioja Rocks - Wines in the Press: Decanter(Post)What we think of as ‘Rioja’ has changed. According to Sarah Jane Evans MW, in her Decanter article The many faces of Rioja, there may be a plethora of styles to choose from, but what today’s Riojas ...
Seven Champagnes to Savour this Christmas(Post)We don’t think there’s a better excuse than the festive season to pop open a bottle of Champagne. A region steeped in history, Champagne offers a truly special drinking experience when it comes to b ...
Decanter World Wine Awards - Out Now(Post)This has been our most successful year at the Decanter World Wine Awards. Here are a list of our Trophy, Gold and Silver winners. It's a long one and most you can buy online. Remember there's 10% of ...
Wines In The Press(Post)Fizz Camel Valley Cornwall Rosé Brut 2012 Ridgeview Grosvenor Cuvée Merret Blanc de Blancs 2011 This week Olly Smith suggested to readers that they should “Celebrate St George's Day with a glass of ...