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Discover Ascheri – One Of The Jewels Of Piemonte(Post)
By Angela Mount Most people who enjoy red wine have heard of Barolo. However, I would hazard a guess that far fewer know where the wine comes from. They may also have heard of Gavi, bu ...
Winter Warmers(Post)With November more than half way over, there's no more denying it: winter is well and truly on its way. So now's the time to pull the woolen scarfs and beanies out from the depths of your cupboard, w ...
Tried & Tested: Pork Skewers with 'Ou Kalant' Cabernet Sauvignon(Post)I tend to hit a creative brick wall when it comes to summer BBQ recipes, and always revert to the old classics. There is no harm in this method to be fair - who can say no to a homemade beef burger o ...
Tom's Tasting Suggestions(Post)I’ve dug out of the cellar six vintages of one of my favourite Bordeaux estates – Château Picque Caillou – which presents a probably never-to-be-repeated opportunity for a vertical tasting. For less ...
Perfect Pairings this Easter(Post)Be it a plethora of chocolate eggs, or a plate stashed high with fragrant spring lamb, wine writer Angela Mount has just the right selection of wines to make your Easter special… With slight ...
New Zealand - Off the Beaten Track(Post)We have a new addition to the New Zealand wine list at GWW – and a very welcome one it is too. Crossroads are producers based in the ‘up-and-coming’ region of Hawke’s Bay, one of those areas that has ...
Burgundy Dinner at Allium Brasserie(Post)Last week Great Western Wine held their Burgundy dinner at the fabulous Allium Brasserie in the Abbey Hotel, Bath. GWW’s Fine Wine Manager Tom King and Allium’s Head Chef Chris Staines had devised a ...
New Year’s Resolution? Drink less, Drink Better(Post)This year’s New Year’s resolution should be to “drink less, drink better”. Here are four ways that could help you change the way you drink, and four wines that will start you off on your new journey.
Tried & Tested: Peking duck summer rolls & J.Lohr Wildflower, Valdiguie(Post)Cravings for a delicious takeaway style treat but want to stay healthy for summer? This week I tried and tested a lighter version of the classic Peking duck wraps using plenty of refreshing ingredie ...
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A full bodied rosé to welcome in the Summer(Post)With rumours that we might see 20 degrees this weekend, I have turned my eye to rosé wine. Skillogalee Rosé 2011 Tucked away in a small, niche corner of the Clare Valley, Australia, Skillogalee’s bea ...
Tried & Tested - Scallops and Crossroads Chardonnay(Post)The dish - Pan-roasted Scallops and Cauliflower Puree from Gordon Ramsay's book, Sunday Lunch. The verdict: I loved the idea of this dish – I’ve made cauliflower puree before and it’s a good addition ...
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This cuvée of Tannat and Merlot is from vines grown where there is virtually no topsoil - being planted directly into low-fertility subsoil. Such extreme conditions result in small... Read more2022 13.5% ABV 75cl
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The body is deep yellow in colour with golden highlights. The bubbles are fine and delicate. The intense, highly fruity bouquet leads onto peach and apricot jam aromas with subtle hints of toasted... Read moreNV 12.5% ABV 75cl
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From one of California's Grand Cru vineyards, it starts with the intense aromas of rich blackberry, blackcurrant and pepper aromas, the palate has striking power and breadth. This leads to a sweep... Read more2018 16% ABV 75cl
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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 demonstrates how delicious Carmenere can be when it’s grown in the right place, carefully-tended and picked fully ripe. It’s a dusky-deep colour and full of juicy,... Read more2021 13% ABV 75cl
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A beguiling nose, full of freshness, combining the floral aromatics of Riesling with the classic white pepper notes of Grüner Veltliner with green apple and pear. Vibrant and refreshing on the... Read more2022 12.5% 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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Sun-dried apricot, marzipan and rose petal aromas, with rosemary undertones. This wine is big with some prominent leesy, toasty notes among the fruit. The finish is clean, fresh and long with some... Read more2023 13% 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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Sourced exclusively from the single estate 'La Foa', near Girlan, this exceptional wine is reminiscent of a fine white Bordeaux from Pessac-Léognan. Delicate yet complex scents of pink grapefruit,... Read more2023 13.5% ABV 75cl
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Cherry red with a hint of salmon pink. The nose is fresh, fragrant and inviting, offering light red fruit aromas and hints of biscuity yeast. Finely textured with a consistent mousse. This wine is... Read more2023 11.5% 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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