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The Douro isn't all about Port...(Post)
Quinta Do Crasto, Douro Superior 2011 Whilst tasting some of our fantastic Port's this week, we decided to try some of the stupendous red wines that are also coming out of Portugal. They are all magi ...
Tasting with Trimbach(Post)Great Western Wine recently hosted a sell-out evening with Julien Trimbach at the Allium restaurant. Angela Mount went along to report... A tasting of Trimbach wines is not a bad way to spend ...
Decanter - October 2013(Post)Librandi, Ciro Bianco 2012 A 100% Greco from the Calabrian COC of Ciro, the producer is self-described as ‘Mediterranean at heat’, which certainly rings true here as this wine is so lively, summery a ...
A Provence weekend(Post)Château Sainte Marguerite Grande Réserve Rosé 2012 If the sun is shining, the temptation to reach for a glass of cold rosé is sometimes overwhelming. My choice is to go with the elegant, Cru Classé ...
Tom's Tasting Suggestions - Glaetzer Special(Post)Our recent cellar clear-out has brought to light some older vintages from Glaetzer. There are eight vintages and three wines here – but all are sourced from the same ancient-vine fruit (up to 120 yea ...
91pts for an American Beauty(Post)J. Lohr 'Wildflower' Valdiguie 2013 California Refreshing red berries and soft tannins, can be drunk lightly chilled. This is a great find and a must try. “Far from a household name, Valdiguie is wel ...
Lyme Bay Launch at The Allium(Post)Celebrate English Wine Week by supporting the launch of the Allium's drinks terrace, where a selection of fabulous Lyme Bay fizzes are being served alongside an array of delicious seafood prepared by ...
Spring in Sicily(Post)Planeta, La Segreta Rosso 2012 Planeta make this wonderful Sicilian spring wine with soft tannins and cherry fruit. It's also in our Italian promo so now is the time to snap it up! Lovely with pasta ...
Brouilly from Beaujolais(Post)Louis Tête, Brouilly 2011 A Cru Beaujolais for only £10.95? You're luck is in because my wine of the week is a Brouilly. Brouilly is a robust Beaujolais Cru made on volcanic soils which allows it to ...
Intoxicating Patagonian Blend(Post)Intimo Tinto, Humberto Canale 2013 Patagonia, Argentina An intoxicating blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Intense ruby colour. Complex and elegant nose, with red berries and notes of va ...
Chilled Red? Yes please.(Post)Domaine de Belle Mare, Les Granges de Felines, Grenache Merlot 2012 It's like being in the South of France at the moment! Hot, hot and hot. My wine of the week is from that glorious area and is a li ...
Tears of Joy(Post)Umani Ronchi, Lacrima di Morro d'Alba 2011 I have found a new gem! This is why I love wine, you think you've started to know a lot about it and then bammmm. Something new, fun and exquisite.
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This is an awesome blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and others, from vines planted as long ago as 1920 on a mix of terroirs that complement each other - the famous 'galet' puddingstones, sand,... Read more2020 15.5% ABV 75cl
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Made in miniscule quantities and exclusively in the very best vintages (2019 is only the third year produced, after 2007 and 2016), the prodigious Janasse XXL Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a totally... Read more2019 15.5% ABV 75cl
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Attractively fascinating, leafy, peppery aromas greet the nose, before you step down into to the cellar, where a deep trove of earth, tar and yeast extract awaits. The palate impression is... Read more2019 13% ABV 75cl
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Attractively fascinating, leafy, peppery aromas greet the nose, before you step down into to the cellar, where a deep trove of earth, tar and yeast extract awaits. The palate impression is... Read more2022 12% ABV 75cl
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Domaine de la Janasse is one of the finest estates in the southern Rhône valley, run by astonishingly talented brother and sister team, Isabelle and Christophe Sabon (recently joined by... Read more2023 13.5% ABV 75cl
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From Champagne's oldest cellars, this Champagne has peach and acacia notes on the nose, a citrus-fresh yet delicately honeyed palate, and a beautiful, elegant finish. Taittinger is one of the last... Read moreNV 12.5% ABV 37.5cl
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The ruby-red colour with tinges of purple is intense and impenetrable. The bouquet offers a wonderful array of aromas. Fruit is the star of the show, with pervasive hints of blueberry balanced out by... Read more2015 14.5% ABV 75cl
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The ruby-red colour with tinges of purple is intense and impenetrable. The bouquet offers a wonderful array of aromas. Fruit is the star of the show, with pervasive hints of blueberry balanced out by... Read more2014 14.5% ABV 75cl
Single£85.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £76.50 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£76.50 Buy 12+ Save £8.50There are only in stock
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The nose has the bold character typical of this vintage. Among the main descriptors, fruity notes begin with red and black berries, including raspberry, wild strawberry, black cherry, blackcurrant... Read more2010 14.5% ABV 75cl
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The nose has the bold character typical of this vintage. Among the main descriptors, fruity notes begin with red and black berries, including raspberry, wild strawberry, black cherry, blackcurrant... Read more2014 14.5% ABV 75cl
Single£69.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £62.10 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£62.10 Buy 12+ Save £6.90There are only in stock
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Single£277.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £249.30 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£249.30 Buy 12+ Save £27.70There are only in stock
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The nose has the bold character typical of this vintage. Among the main descriptors, fruity notes begin with red and black berries, including raspberry, wild strawberry, black cherry, blackcurrant... Read more2011 14.5% ABV 75cl
Single£69.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £62.10 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£62.10 Buy 12+ Save £6.90There are only in stock