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Chocolate and Wine – The Ultimate Indulgence(Post)
Can wine go with chocolate? Can two indulgent, much-loved products marry? Or is this the marriage made in hell? Chocolate and wine – probably two of the items hitting the top of the list of indulgen ...
Alan's Wine of the Week(Post)Tomero Cabernet Sauvignon Valle de Uco Mendoza, 2012 Crisp, intense red with violet highlights. Strong notes of spices and red fruits, such as strawberry and raspberry. Delicate touches of toasted v ...
The Right Kind of Mulled Wine(Post)Now that I’ve started to feel a little bit Christmassy, I’ve decided to mark the beginning of December and the build up to Christmas by looking at the perfect mulled wine recipe. I often wonder what ...
How to spot a corked wine, and other faults...(Post)When is a wine corked or faulty? In fact, what does a ‘faulty’ wine mean? And what should you do about it? Most people are reluctant to complain about a wine they don’t like. Many others wonder why t ...
Alan's Wine of the Week(Post)Fontanafredda, Moscato d'Asti 'Moncucco' DOCG (50cl) 2014 Attractive bright golden yellow in the glass, with an intensely aromatic nose of white petals, ripe peaches and lightly spiced pears. Medium ...
Why is the vintage on a wine so important?(Post)In the second of our ‘back to wine school’ series, Angela Mount talks about vintages. This is probably one of the most frequently asked questions, and potentially, one of the least understood. I’ve q ...
Do I need to use a decanter when I serve wine?(Post)Welcome to our new blog series, 'Back to wine school' where wine expert Angela Mount will answer your questions and burning issues about wine. This week we’re talking about decanters. Decanters are ...
Most Popular Wines of 2019 Announced(Post)We are delighted to announce our top ten red, white and sparkling wines of 2019. It’s especially exciting that not all of these are ‘obvious’ choices, and that plenty of people ha ...
Wine Meets Spice(Post)A wine tasting dinner at The Mint Room, Bath I’m on a mission to break the myth that you can only drink lager Indian food. So, with the combined support of Great Western Wine and The Mint Room Bath, ...
5 Iberian wines you need to try(Post)As our Iberian promotion comes to a close, we take a look at the top 5 wines from some of our favourite producers. Don't forget until midnight tonight you can receive an extra 15% off all wines, incl ...
It's barbecue season - so what are the right wines?(Post)Barbecue season is well and truly upon us, and we Brits are stalwarts – once that Webber is out in the garden neither rain, nor wind will stop us enjoying our summer barbies - even huddled under umbr ...
Alan's Wine of the Week: Planeta Alastro(Post)Planeta Alastro 2013, Italy The Planeta family’s winemaking adventure began in the mid 1980s through the ambition of Francesca, Santi and Alessio Planeta. This 95% Grecanico, 5% Fiano blend i ...
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The somewhat wild and brambly character that the wine had in its youth has mellowed to tantalisingly subtle spiciness, with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, brown cardamom and vanilla pod, alongside... Read more2018 14% ABV 75cl
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This superb Shiraz smells invitingly of juicy ripe blackberries and black cherries, with slightly resinous, spicy, incense notes, toasted oak and raspberry jam. In the mouth, it is irresistibly... Read more2021 14% ABV 75cl
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Enjoy the generosity of an easy-drinking Pinot. Vibrant and lively, it exudes forest floor aromas and strawberry-cranberry hints. Raspberry, rose petal and spicy oak add depth. With bright cherry,... Read more25 13% ABV 75cl
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A perfect marriage of new world vibrant fruit and old world elegance. Deep garnet in colour, this wine has aromas of dark cherries followed by cassis and redcurrant fruit on the palate. Silky tannins... Read more2024 13.5% ABV 75cl
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Iconic winemaker Ken Forrester has set his sights firmly on producing a great Mediterranean styled blend from the finest grapes available in the Cape. The Cape Region is specifically defined as a... Read more2024 14.5% ABV 75cl
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A beautifully fresh and refined Chardonnay with exquisite balance from a single vineyard in the cool, high-altitude Adelaide Hills region, just outside the town of Macclesfield. The wine expresses a... Read more2023 13% ABV 75cl
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We love this Central Otago Pinot Noir - it's what a good value Burgundy should taste like, but rarely does. It captures the mix of gorgeous Pinot red fruits with a delicious savoury underbelly... Read more2020 13.5% ABV 75cl
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Elegantly balanced Cabernet, from a relatively cool site, showing restraint power with concentration. This wine displays notes of wood spice, earth, black and red currants, liquorice and tobacco... Read more2015 14.7% ABV 75cl
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This is quintessential Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc: exceptionally pure, with crisp, light texture and pronounced gooseberry and tomato leaf notes. Its quality shines through in the long, pure... Read more2023 12% ABV 75cl
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Lightly sparkling and low in alcohol. Featuring bright watermelon and berry notes, starts sweet and finishes dry. A perfectly balanced refreshing drink on its own or for something different, add... Read more2025 6.5% ABV 75cl
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A full bodied, well rounded wine, that is a great example of the harmonious balance which can be achieved between fruit and delicate oak flavours, as they combine to produce gentle complexity. ... Read more2025 13% ABV 75cl
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