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Alan's Wine of the Week: Ixsir Altitudes White(Post)
Ixsir Altitudes White, 2013 Elegant starbright gold in the glass with an exquisite bouquet of floral aromas, hints of Muscat and notes of grapefruit on the nose. On the palate, this floral and fruit ...
Nigel Slater's apricot couscous salad - with Ixsir Grand Reserve White, Lebanon, The Guardian(Post)[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="460"] Nigel Slater's apricot couscous salad. Photograph: Jonathan Lovekin for the Observer[/caption] Nigel Slater creates a Middle Eastern style salad perfec ...
Why you should be drinking more Lebanese wines - Guy Woodward, Gentleman's Journal(Post)... Also pushing boundaries is Ixsir, a relatively new label co-founded in 2008 with a decidedly Bordelais influence (co-founder Gabriel Rivero previously made wine at popular Bordeaux estate So ...
A Grape Match...(Post)Adas Bhamod | Spinach Soup (Serves 5-6) INGREDIENTS 4 large garlic cloves 6 tbsp sunflower oil 30g fresh coriander, washed 150g green lentils 100g white long-grain rice 1 large potato (about 150g), ...
Hot Off The Press(Post)Victoria Moore followed up last week’s Telegraph article on Lebanon’s booming wine trade with a hand-picked selection of her favourite wines, including mentions of two from Great Western Wine’s Ixsi ...
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, ...
The Team's Tasting Selections(Post)This week's latest update of 'The Team's Tasting Selections' from the Great Western Wine shop in Bath. Why not pop in and try some of our delicious wines whilst you take a look around at the selecti ...
The Stars of the Show(Post)There are plenty of wine tastings around – but I haven’t seen many as well attended as the annual Great Western Wine Portfolio Tasting, with over 450 enthusiastic guests, creating bustle, noise and c ...
5 Ways to Drink Smart(Post)If you fancy being more adventurous with your wine choices this year, follow our short guide to getting the most out of our January Sale wines. These 5 simple rules will soon have you drinking outsid ...
MIDDLE EASTERN MAGIC(Post)The magic of food is like fashion; ever changing, ever evolving, exploring new territories, and rediscovering old classics. Food goes hand in hand with wine, a symbiotic relationship. It’s no diff ...
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A rich garnet in colour, the Ixsir Altitudes red has irresistibly succulent aromas of juicy, ripe black cherries, fresh raspberries and a sprinkling of peppery spice. It has the soft, mellow, velvety... Read more2019 | 13.8% ABV 75cl
Single£24.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £21.60 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£21.60 Buy 12+ Save £2.40There are only in stock
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A deep purple-ruby colour. A complexity of aromas with red fruits, blackberry liqueur, touches of incense, and notes of mint and cedar sap. The palate is enriched by a suave and intense personality... Read more2016 | 14.5% ABV 75cl
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Made mainly from Viognier, grown in some of Lebanon's exceptionally high altitude vineyards, this fabulous wine has the refinement and class of a top Condrieu. It has enticing aromas of honeysuckle,... Read more2022 | 13.5% ABV 75cl
Single£29.50Multibuy ? Save 10%: £26.55 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£26.55 Buy 12+ Save £2.95There are only in stock
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This wine comes from vineyards and vine varieties especially selected for rosé production, and it really shows. The succulent, luscious, juicy cherry aromas draw you in, and creamy texture, harmony... Read more2022 | 14% ABV 75cl
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This lovely and unique Lebanese white has beautifully distinctive aromas of oranges, jasmine, honeysuckle, and mango. It is superbly well-balanced: fresh and refreshing, with satisfying completeness... Read more2022 | 13% ABV 75cl
Single£24.00Multibuy ? Save 10%: £21.60 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£21.60 Buy 12+ Save £2.40There are only in stock
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Made mainly from Viognier, grown in some of Lebanon's exceptionally high altitude vineyards, this fabulous wine has the refinement and class of a top Condrieu. It has enticing aromas of honeysuckle,... Read more2023 | 14% ABV 75cl
Single£29.50Multibuy ? Save 10%: £26.55 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£26.55 Buy 12+ Save £2.95There are only in stock
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This wine comes from vineyards and vine varieties especially selected for rosé production, and it really shows. The succulent, luscious, juicy cherry aromas draw you in, and creamy texture, harmony... Read more2023 | 13.5% ABV 75cl
Single£29.50Multibuy ? Save 10%: £26.55 per bottle when you mix 12+ bottles£26.55 Buy 12+ Save £2.95There are only in stock