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The perfect Christmas Claret(Post)
La Chapelle d'Escurac, Medoc, Bordeaux 2011 £14.25 reduced to... £12.54 + 10% off 12 bottles We tasted this wine last month and is was so good that we ordered more for Christmas! The second wine of C ...
Thinking about jumping the Sauvignon ship?(Post)Here are 3 New Zealand wines that are quietly making waves - ready for you to discover. Well, It is Waitangi day after all... In the 1990s, there was just one grape, and that was Chardonnay. Of cour ...
The Team's Tasting Selections(Post)Its that time fo 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 as little as £1. This week pop in to the Bath ...
60 Seconds with Richard Bertinet by Angela Mount(Post)Top ingredient you can’t live without Flour - it forms the basis of all my breads Food & wine match that most impressed you A classic I’m afraid - seafood - preferably crab - with a great and ver ...
Rosemary George MW - Taste Languedoc - January 21st, 2013(Post)2010 Le Limoux, Château Rives Blanques This comes from my good friends Jan and Caryl Panman and is a blend of 42% Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay 40% and Mauzac 18%, in other words the three white varieties ...
The Magic of Planeta(Post)Sicily is a seductive island, rich and diverse in terms of culture, cuisine, history and landscape. Separated from the toe of Italy by a mere 3 km at its most eastern point, from the wester ...
This grape is just too good in hot weather to ignore!(Post)Domaine Roquemolière, Picpoul de Pinet 2012 The second time I've picked Picpoul for my "wine of the week" in a month, but this grape is just too good in hot weather to ignore! The Languedoc’s answer ...
Edward Recommends(Post)Ken Forrester FMC Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch 2013 The just landed 2013 vintage FMC has been awarded ‘Gold Outstanding’ by the International Wine and Spirits Challenge competition 2015, and even sco ...
MIDDLE EASTERN MAGIC(Post)The magic of food is like fashion; ever changing, ever evolving, exploring new territories, and rediscovering old classics. Food goes hand in hand with wine, a symbiotic relationship. It’s no diff ...
A tasty Corbieres and a snip at under £8(Post)Chateau du Vieux Parc, Cuvee Tradition, Corbieres 2012 This is a real, great value wine. A blend of the Languedoc's typical Syrah, Grenache and Carignan, vinified with a view to preservation of the g ...
A Grape Match...(Post)Adas Bhamod | Spinach Soup (Serves 5-6) INGREDIENTS 4 large garlic cloves 6 tbsp sunflower oil 30g fresh coriander, washed 150g green lentils 100g white long-grain rice 1 large potato (about 150g), ...
Crystalline white to titillate the senses(Post)Inés Vinho Verde, Adega de Monção 2013 The new vintage of or Vinho Verde prickles with excitement. It is a wonderful glass of wine, no two ways about it, from a top Portuguese white wine region. Made ...
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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
Single£44.00Was £50.00 Save £6.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £39.60 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£39.60 Buy 12+ Save £4.40There are only in stock
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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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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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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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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 more2014 14.5% ABV 75cl
Single£59.50Was £88.00 Save £28.50Multibuy ? Save 10%: £53.55 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£53.55 Buy 12+ Save £5.95There are only in stock
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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
Single£22.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £19.80 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£19.80 Buy 12+ Save £2.20There are only in stock
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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
Single£133.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £119.70 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£119.70 Buy 12+ Save £13.30There are only in stock
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Château Batailley is quintessential Pauillac, with a dark ruby colour and an elegant, rich and intense red- and black-fruited bouquet. In the mouth, it is well-structured and balanced, with... Read more2016 13% ABV 75cl
Single£68.00Was £72.00 Save £4.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £61.20 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£61.20 Buy 12+ Save £6.80There are only in stock
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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 complexity... Read more2017 15% ABV 75cl
Single£76.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £68.40 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£68.40 Buy 12+ Save £7.60There are only in stock
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This smells very like fine red Burgundy, with rosehip and red cherry character on the nose. In keeping with all 'even' vintages to date, 2022 was a warmer year, and this shows in the relative... Read more2022 14% ABV 75cl
Single£88.50Multibuy ? Save 10%: £79.65 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£79.65 Buy 12+ Save £8.85There are only in stock
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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
Single£19.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £17.10 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£17.10 Buy 12+ Save £1.90There are only in stock