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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
Central Otago - The Glittering Gem(Post)By Angela Mount What’s the most Southerly wine producing region in the world? Well, that would be New Zealand’s Central Otago, nestled way down south, in the spectacular beauty of the country’s South ...
"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 ...
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A very special wine that is only made in outstanding vintages from an historic east-facing vineyard planted with at least 49 vine varieties. Intense, vibrant violet colour. On the nose there is great... Read more2018 14.5% ABV 150cl
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The dominant fruit character here is fresh strawberries, which is followed by a complex and appealing mix of dried cherry, vanilla, fenugreek, chestnut and mushroom. Deep, savoury and concentrated... Read more2020 14.5% ABV 75cl
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With a greenish-golden colour, this exudes lavish aromas of ripe pineapple, coconut cream, golden apples, maple syrup, fresh honeycomb, cinnamon and nutmeg. It has a gorgeously rich and decadent... Read more2021 13.5% ABV 75cl
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The Monte Rosso vineyard lies at 1,000 feet in the Mayacamas mountains in Sonoma County. At this elevation, it is above the fog that so frequently affects California's coastal districts, and so... Read more2018 15.5% ABV 75cl
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A matured fine wine that sees no oak - the maturation is entirely in underground clay jars, and then in the bottle. The result is stunning: seamlessly silky in texture, with succulent black cherry... Read more2020 13.5% 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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The 2018 Mosconi has an alluringly mature, delicate orangey brick colour. The nose is an attractive, aromatic bouquet of frosted rosehips, strawberries and cream, violin rosin, burnt amber, and... Read more2018 14.5% ABV 75cl
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Opens with floral and spice notes on the nose and palate. A generous, creamy mouthfeel complements a nice ripeness and intense richness, offset by the Domaine's hallmark zest and tension. The wine... Read more2022 13.5% ABV 75cl
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This is amphora wild-fermented organic and biodynamic Pinot Noir, hand-picked from the Raupo vineyard site and bottled unfined, unfiltered and unsulphured. This has a bit of natural wine funk, which... Read more2022 12.5% ABV 75cl
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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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