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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 ...
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 ...
Les Mougeottes Chardonnay IGP Pays d'Oc 2014(Post)Les Mougeottes Lightly tropical fruity aromas marry with soft buttery notes. Dry and rounded on the palate with texture, richness and finesse that gives this wine charm and completeness. Smells, tas ...
Mediterranean Lamb and a nice little Chianti(Post)Lamb – you don’t get much more ‘Easter’ than that, do you? But rather than serve with the traditional Sunday roast accompaniments, I find that an old fashioned ratatouille is the perfect match at th ...
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 ...
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: 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Team's Tasting Selections(Post)The latest flight of 8 wines has been launched today – and what's more its now completetly FREE! Come on by the Great Western Wine shop in Bath to sample our American Aces - all available to purchase ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Bright, fresh and light in alcohol, the Old Bean Truck white has guava, passionfruit and pineapple aromas and a slight waxy note. It has sherbet-like tingly acidity, with toffee apple and melon... Read more2022 11.5% ABV 75cl
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This is a great, honest, earthy Australian red made by the Osborn family from Langhorne Creek fruit. The aromas evoke strawberries and dusty blackcurrants over red earth, baking under a blazing... Read more2022 14.5% ABV 75cl
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Les Charmes is a vineyard that crosses the boundary between Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet. The Meursault section gets to be a Premier Cru, but the Puligny portion does not. How unfair is that?... Read more2018 13% ABV 75cl
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From high-altitude vineyards in the Mendoza province: Cruz de Piedra, Maipú, and Altamira in the Uco Valley. The appearance is almost black, and there is concentrated blackcurrant, damson and black... Read more2021 14.5% ABV 75cl
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The 1.75 hectare La Nieta vineyard at Paganos in Rioja Alavesa was planted in 1975, and its poor clay-limestone soil results in a low yield of fruit that is packed with character and flavour... Read more2020 14.5% ABV 75cl
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From a single plot of 120 year-old vines, situated on the Ebro river's right bank, this glorious pure Garnacha has a vibrant raspberry juice colour and complex aromas of sun-warmed blackberries, pine... Read more2021 14.5% ABV 75cl
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Grown at 870m altitude on Mt Etna. Looks and smells a little like a Pinot Noir: transparent red and redcurrant and wild thyme aroma. Very herby on the palate, with more redcurrant and elderberry... Read more2020 13.5% ABV 75cl
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CastelGiocondo is yet another chapter that encapsulates the wonderful story of this wine. The ruby-red colour is vibrant and intense. The wide-ranging bouquet is utterly elegant with fruity... Read more2011 14.5% ABV 75cl
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This youthful red blend consists mainly of Syrah, with a complementary touch of grenache and cinsault , harmoniously gifting notes of both red and black fruits along with some classic syrah spice... Read more2021 14% ABV 75cl
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A beautifully refined Shiraz, with the texture of top Burgundy, this has fragrant, delicate aromas of freesia, clove, allspice and cinnamon, with allusions to both a summertime dusty vineyard track... Read more2016 14.8% ABV 75cl
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A collection of four half-bottles of utterly astonishing wines, aged between 70 and 120 years (yes, that is correct and not a typo). They offer incredibly complex nuances of walnuts, caramel,... Read moreNV 21% ABV 37.5cl
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Heavenly aromas of peach and juicy pear. Satisfying richness of texture, balanced by an ion beam of freshness. Was this wine abducted? It claims to be from California, but it's rather hard to... Read more2023 13.5% ABV 75cl
Single£21.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £18.90 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£18.90 Buy 12+ Save £2.10There are only in stock