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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Alan's Wine of the Week(Post)Man O' War Gravestone Sauvignon Semillon 2012 Taking it’s name from the fluted basalt boulders that solemnly surround our volcanic hilltop vineyards, Gravestone is bequeathed upon the finest blend ...
Olly Smith’s Smashing Royal Wines(Post)Olly Smith’s column this weekend featured three wines that are available through Great Western Wine – a fizz, a rosé and a red – what a hat trick! Olly was on board P&O Cruises’ new ship Britan ...
Roaring success for London’s biggest ever wine pop-up(Post)Great Western Wine don’t do small; they aren’t shy and retiring wallflowers. No, they’re bold, passionate, and out there – so the maverick idea of hosting ‘London’s biggest ever wine pop-up’ was met ...
A Simple Guide to Food & Wine Matching(Post)Solving one of the most frequently asked questions, here’s my guide to some simple suggestions for choosing the right style of wine, for whatever you’re cooking. There’s a great deal of nonsense talk ...
Alan's wine of the Week: La Barry Sauvignon Blanc(Post)La Barry Sauvignon Blanc, Meinert 2013 £11.75 £10.34 A fantastic wine from Martin Meinert, which he has produced for his wife, Leigh Anne Berry, affectionally known as La Barry! With fruit sourced ...
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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 more2024 7% ABV 75cl
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A juicy and rounded, silky-smooth Chardonnay, with mellowed fruit character and an impression of sweetness. The oak is very delicately-applied: there's just enough of it to identify this as... Read more2024 13.6% ABV 75cl
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This dry Riesling shows beautiful floral and citrus aromas. Flavours of elderflower, lime and lemon peel are balanced by wonderful mineral acidity. It has just enough maturity to show some... Read more2023 12% ABV 75cl
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With a fine golden colour, this is fruity Crémant, with notes of stone fruit, citrus, white flowers and pâtisserie, is made by Burgundy’s leading sparkling wine house, Maison Veuve... Read moreNV 12% ABV 75cl
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Grenache, Mataro (Mourvedre) and Shiraz blend - Lifted aromas of berry fruits, dark cherry, five spice and deep cacao chocolate combine seamlessly with a sweet fruit palate that showcases all the... Read more2023 14.5% ABV 75cl
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This natural sweet wine is produced from the best "Moscatel de Grano Menudo" grapes, from Chivite's vineyard "El Candelero", planted in 1969 and handpicked in 12 separate selections, from October to... Read more2021 14.5% ABV 37.5cl
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Chaffey's flagship single-vineyard Barossa Shiraz, and most-awarded wine is Elijah, from the revered Fechner brothers’ Moculta vineyard in the northern Eden Valley. Old Shiraz vines,... Read more2021 14.5% ABV 75cl
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