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Heartland in the Headlines(Post)
Heartland, Directors' Cut Shiraz, Langhorne Creek, Limestone Coast 2010 Gold Sommelier Wine Awards 93 Points - Tyson Stelzer "An impressively balanced vintage for Directors’ Cut, parading the black ...
Tried & Tested: Classic Spag Bol and Biferno(Post)Spaghetti Bolognese - the essentials Everyone has a favourite Bolognese recipe and here is mine. The secret to this one is the fennel seed which adds a really interesting fresh, herby note. Classic I ...
The Team's Tasting Selections(Post)It's that time of the week again when the team at Great Western Wine make a selection of delectable fine wines from around the world for you to taste for free. Come on by the Bath shop to sample the ...
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 ...
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 ...
Tried & Tested: Paella with Franck Massard's El Mago Organic Garnacha(Post)I'm often put off making paella, down to a preconceived idea that the lengthier list of ingredients makes it a much much trickier dish to make. Quite a firm fan of risotto as my go-to alternative, I ...
Hot off the press: Decanter April 2015(Post)Decanter April 2015 Here are some great reviews from the current edition of Decanter magazine – some to drink now and some to save for later in the year. Domaine Brusset, Côtes du Rhône 2013 ...
In The Press | Jamie Oliver's Drinks Tube(Post)"The X Factor Essential" | The Money Spider, D’Arenberg, 2012 The grape geeks among you may be surprised at the suggestion of an autumnal white from the roussanne grape, but stick with me; in a glass ...
Tried & Tested: Meatballs in a rich tomato sauce with a juicy Sangiovese(Post)It's coming to the end of the month, and winter is by no means easing off so I thought it was time to bring out an old classic to help warm up the chill of an evening. I tried out a recipe that my m ...
"Bloody, bloody good"(Post)Terre de Granit, Saint Joseph, Domaine Guy Farge 2011 My wine of the week has a wonderful write up from Victoria Moore, and I'm so happy to have a parcel of this wine. “Bloody, blood good. And that's ...
Time to Sizzle(Post)There’s nothing like the unmistakable smell of a smoky, sweet, aromatic BBQ! We’re in the peak of the holiday period, and in true British spirit, barbecues are being lit all over the country, in th ...
Tried & Tested(Post)Prawn, broad bean and buttered asparagus risotto with Ken Forrester Reserve Chenin Blanc Last Saturday I decided to cook a yummy summery dish, and after scouring through lots of recipes, I fin ...
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Ilatraia is Brancaia's top wine from the coastal district of Maremma – it is full-bodied and impressive, with its freshness, precision and elegance; showing a perfect balance between maturity and... Read more2020 14.5% ABV 75cl
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This amazing wine tastes like a cross between a very mature Tawny Port and a top, aged Amontillado. It is transparent amber in appearance, with a complex, intense bouquet of toasted walnuts, maple... Read more1959 23% ABV 50cl
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A real treat, Seresin takes the classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc formula to a whole new level, with added layers of refinement, polish and complexity. It has a vibrant nose with aromas of ripe... Read more2023 12.5% ABV 75cl
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Henri Bonneau (1938-2016) was considered by many aficionados to be the 'King of Châteauneuf-du-Pape'. His rare wines possess a magical, ethereal, silky quality, with astonishing finesse and nuanced... Read more2013 14% ABV 75cl
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The immediate impression is of lemon meringue pie straight from the oven, with the zesty freshness and pillowy lightness of meringue, richness of lemon curd custard and pie-crust toastiness. ... Read more2020 13% ABV 75cl
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A medium-bodied, refreshing sparkler that is slightly off-dry, yet finishes dry as a result of the delicate tannins from the Cabernet Franc. On the nose there are wonderful aromas of strawberry,... Read moreNV 12% ABV 75cl
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Despite its typically Fuissé opulence, this wine is also capable of demonstrating great precision. Intense, with a texture at once fresh and creamy, it is characterised by notes of fresh hazelnut... Read more2022 13% ABV 75cl
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This smells very like fine red Burgundy, with rosehip and red cherry character on the nose. 2020 was a warmer year (like 2018), and this shows in the relative richness of texture – super-supple and... Read more2020 14% ABV 75cl
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This is a gloriously mature fine wine, retaining vivacious freshness and balance alongside the nuance and complexity that comes from long ageing in the Trimbach cellars. It has a restrained,... Read more2016 14% ABV 75cl
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This could be described as 'Roman claret' - a cuvée of classic Bordeaux varieties, with mellow, melded aromas of baked blackcurrant, pomegranate, toast, black pepper and classic claret... Read more2020 13.5% ABV 75cl
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With a notably dark colour and concentrated black fruit character to match, the Tapestry Reserve unfurls in the glass to reveal deep, balsamic, soy sauce, earthy and spicy notes. These add... Read more2017 15% ABV 75cl
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Deep - yet transparent - red. Fantastically concentrated fruit and savoury aromas: rose hip, cider apple, roasted chestnut, leather, woodsmoke, fenugreek, curry plant and just a hint of the tar... Read more2021 14.5% ABV 75cl
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