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Spring in the Piedmont Hills(Post)
It's spring in the Piedmont Hills and what better wine to sip on than a juicy, light Dolcetto. Ascheri, Dolcetto d'Alba DOC, Vigna Nirane 2011 Everyone knows the big red Barolos from Piedmont but du ...
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 ...
Pretty in Pink(Post)Summer is upon us, and now is the time to drink pink. Rosé isn’t just for Summer, but this is when it comes into its own. Apéritif, al fresco lunch, spicy oriental food, seafood, salmon, you name ...
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 ...
Fino – Sherry is hip again(Post)10 years ago, no one would have believed this blog title. Sherry fashionable? Until a few years ago, the word Sherry was associated with fusty old grannies, bringing out a bottle of something dark, ...
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 ...
It's a miniature sheep, I promise(Post)Pinot Noir, Yealands Babydoll 2010 Good Pinot Noir at under £10 is as hard to come by as someone employing rare-breed miniature sheep to cut their grass rather than a using a lawnmower. My luck is in ...
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 ...
The Port to have this Christmas(Post)Quinta Do Crasto, Late Bottled Vintage Port 2008 Late Bottle Vintage Port is THE Port to buy – it delivers at a notch under Vintage quality at one third of the price. Fresher than Vintage Port, and a ...
The Chateau Angelus of the Lebanon? We think so.(Post)Ixsir Altitudes Red 2010 This Lebanese wine is made from Mediterranean grape varieties; Cabernet Sauvignon, Caladoc, Syrah and Tempranillo. Warmth, sharpness, and ripeness are key here. Strawberries, ...
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Pleasantly fresh with a bouquet that hints of blackberries, blueberries and raspberries. On the palate, balsamic and minty notes balance out beautifully with hints of bergamot and jasmine. Spicy... Read more2018 14.5% ABV 75cl
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Wonderfully pure fruit and great structure on this savoury, unfiltered LBV port: plums and dried fruit, with heady spice on the nose. Read more2018 19.5% 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 more2013 14.5% ABV 75cl
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Terre More 2019 has a bright, intense and full-bodied ruby-red colour. The bouquet is elegant and complex, with fruity hints of blackberry and plum immediately apparent. Mediterranean aromas,... Read more2023 12.5% ABV 75cl
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Pleasantly fresh with a bouquet that hints of blackberries, blueberries and raspberries. On the palate, balsamic and minty notes balance out beautifully with hints of bergamot and jasmine. Spicy... Read more2015 14.5% ABV 150cl
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Single£12.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £10.80 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£10.80 Buy 12+ Save £1.20There are only in stock
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Superior Prosecco, generous and full of flowers, the mouth a blend of crisp green apples and soft, fragrant Williams pears. Read moreNV 11.5% ABV 75cl
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This is full of wood, caramel and fudge, like a box of delights, with a mellow, fruity finish. Read moreNV 20% ABV 75cl
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Fracture pays tribute to the Booker estate’s limestone soils, which fracture under pressure rather than crumble. Found in top wine regions, limestone shapes this wine’s power. The 2021 vintage shows... Read more2021 15% ABV 75cl
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Pleasantly fresh with a bouquet that hints of blackberries, blueberries and raspberries. On the palate, balsamic and minty notes balance out beautifully with hints of bergamot and jasmine. Spicy... Read more2005 14% ABV 75cl
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Aromatic and fresh with citrus and white flowers. Mainly from Chardonnay with a touch of Riesling and Pinot Noir, this is a refreshing, balanced sparkling with a long finish. Read moreNV 12% ABV 75cl
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Top of the range Teso La Monja is crafted in miniscule quantities - only around 900 bottles are made each year. It comes from a small, 1.8 hectare plot of vines, with more limestone in the soil than... Read more2019 15% ABV 75cl
Single£1,438.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £1294.20 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£1294.20 Buy 12+ Save £143.80There are only in stock