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Chianti unravelled - What do the labels mean?(Post)
Chianti, Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva, Supertuscan, Tuscan Vino di Tavola… What is the difference? What do they mean? Due to the intricacies of Italian labeling legislation, there is a ...
How to tell your Sauvignon Blanc from your Sauvignon Blanc... A Quick Guide(Post)By Angela Mount Wine drinkers are as fickle as followers of fashion, and restaurant goers… or so it would appear. There are fashion trends in wine, just as there are in food, clothes, and TV shows. ...
Vermouth Day(Post)Mark your calendars and circle the date - March 21st will mark the inaugural Vermouth Day. It's a day in which fortified wine lovers raise a toast, make a cocktail or two and collectively join in a s ...
White Rum, Beyond Neutral!(Post)When you think of white rum what do you think of? It is likely that you will think of cool refreshing drinks, lots of crushed ice all muddled or shaken together with a fairly neutral inoffensive ru ...
Savouring New Orleans: A Taste of Louisiana's Big Easy(Post)Join us, as we take a seat on the carousel to savour the Creole cocktail crockpot that is New Orleans. Although Tales of the Cocktail is now behind us, we’re ditching our contemporary London bar scen ...
300 Year-Old Vines? Tasting with Sebastian De Martino(Post)When Pietro De Martino arrived at Isla de Maipo in 1934, he recognised the exciting potential for wine production of this cooler part of the Maipo Valley, with its deep, free-draining gravel soils.
Seven Champagnes to Savour this Christmas(Post)We don’t think there’s a better excuse than the festive season to pop open a bottle of Champagne. A region steeped in history, Champagne offers a truly special drinking experience when it comes to b ...
Judgement of Paris...Judgement of Bath?(Post)On 24th May 1976, a young English wine merchant, working in Paris, decided to pit the might of the loftiest chateaux in Bordeaux, and the revered aristocracy of some top white Burgundies against a gr ...
Curry & Wine: Perfect Partners(Post)Don’t know what to drink with your Dhansak? Bored with Biryani and beer? Angela Mount offers some advice on what wine to sup with your Chicken Tikka or Rogan Josh. With thousands of Indian restaurant ...
Lunch with Jean Trimbach at Henry’s Restaurant, Bath (Post)When I was invited to a lunchtime tasting with Jean Trimbach at Henry's Restaurant, Bath—as a guest and not the organiser—I leaped at the chance. The opportunity to taste the wines of an iconic produ ...
EARTH DAY(Post)With Earth Day growing closer, we encourage everyone to take a moment on April 22nd to ask themselves what we are actively doing to invest in our planet? More importantly; How are we taking the ...
Glaetzer & Heartland - the Aussie boys are back in town(Post)It had been a whirlwind few days for the boys from Glaetzer and Heartland Wines. I caught up with them last Wednesday, on the 3rd leg of the day, of their whirlwind tour to Europe; they’d been in Lon ...
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One of the most emblematic wines of Bordeaux, Château Lynch-Bages has been a Grand Cru Classé since 1855. The estate's vineyards are situated on superior, gravelly rises, overlooking the Gironde... Read more2009 13.5% ABV 75cl
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Exposed south and south-east, the Grands Crus Geisberg and Osterberg terroirs of Ribeauvillé which overlook the estate have given birth to this wine for several generations. The average age of the... Read more2020 13.5% ABV 75cl
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Intense ruby colour; nose of ripe purple plums, cherries, liquorice and herbs. Rich, harmonious and alluring in the mouth, with supple tannin, balanced acidity and a persistent finish to savour... Read more2011 14.5% ABV 75cl
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This is exceptionally complete and balanced for such an affordable bottle. Cunningly crafted of Picpoul and Sauvignon Blanc, the former provides terroir complexity and texture, while the latter... Read more2024 13.5% ABV 75cl
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As noble as its name implies, Vino Nobile de Montepulciano is the flagship wine of the southern Tuscan estate of Poliziano. Deep-coloured, juicy and intense, with flavours of dark cherries and ripe... Read more2022 14.5% ABV 75cl
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This is a real find - a beautifully restrained, classy Bordeaux. Dark purple colour, with complex aromas of blackcurrant, mulberry, white pepper and vine leaves, and hints of savoury soy sauce and... Read more2020 14.5% ABV 75cl
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Quntessential Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine of Château Latour is firm and structured, slow to evolve, yet gaining awe-inspiring, multi-dimensional complexity over the decades. An absolute... Read more1995 12.5% ABV 75cl
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On account of its size, proximity to the main road, extant encircling wall and prominent château in its midst, Clos de Vougeot is one of Burgundy's most visible Grands Crus. Its... Read more2010 14% ABV 75cl
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With a vibrant purple colour, Moulin d'Issan has ripe, expressive mulberry and pomegranate aromas, as well as suggestions of oyster shell, seared steak and toasted oak. In the mouth, it is soft,... Read more2021 13% ABV 75cl
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An unpronounceable name, but an extraordinarily wonderful wine. This is a special project by the winemaker of top Ribera del Duero estate, Pago de Carraovejas, to revive some tiny, old... Read more2021 14.5% ABV 75cl
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A singular, exceptional plot at 400 metres elevation on the Castello Nipozzano estate, Montesodi became the first Chianti Rufina 'Cru' in 1974. The wine has a beautifully clear ruby-red colour, and... Read more2022 14% ABV 75cl
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This is Grenache and Merlot, with a sneaky dose of Cabernet Sauvignon. The irresistibly plump red berry, cherry and spice aromas and flavours are backed up by subtle tannin structure from the... Read more2024 14% ABV 75cl
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