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Join us for 3 days of tastings Thurs 10th Sept 11am – 3pm Fri 11th Sept 11am – 3pm Sat 12th Sept 9.30am – 2.30pm   September is Bordeaux month! You may have passed these by in favour of more trendy bottles in the past but now is the time to rediscover these wonderful flavours. Tasting wines isn’t just a case of drinking a couple of glasses…come and see our team who will be ready to take you on a tasting journey and can advise on storing, serving and pairing wines. The broad range of wines produced in Bordeaux will...

Be charmed by Rouge de Gala and immerse yourself in the flavours of South West France. As the summer draws to a close, now is the time to try this interesting blend with intense notes of blackberry and blackcurrant. Rouge de Gala, Domaine Horgelus £9.50 our price £6.99 Domaine Horgelus is situated on the sunny hillsides of Gascony, a region which was for a long time devoted to the production of Armagnac. Today, Yoan le Menn produces fabulous wines that reflect the richness of this land, constantly surprising us with his latest vintages.

Verdejo, Duquesa de Valladolid, Rueda retail price £10.99  our price £7.99 In a profession long dominated by men, in a country steeped with tradition, Spanish women are now making a name for themselves as winemakers. In Rueda, a region currently in vogue for crisp and aromatic wines, Luisa Freire is becoming an expert in wine production. Luisa’s Verdejo is rounded and flavoursome with floral aromatics and refreshing tropical notes. She uses her viticultural knowledge to elevate the aromatic intensity of the grape to a new level and ageing on lees adds to the depth of flavour. Another super summer wine...

Quinta Vista Lisboa £9.99  our price £6.99 With a somewhat wet and tropical feel to the last few days, we are cooling down with the fresh taste of Quinta Vista Lisboa. A Portuguese white wine that is perfect in hot weather. From a family owned winery 45km north of Lisbon, Quinta Vista is the epitome of why Portugal is becoming so well known for both quality and value. Made from 3 grapes varieties, it reveals tropical fruit flavours with orange flower and crispy citrus notes and a mineral finish. It pairs beautifully with fish or as an aperitif.

Bring some Australian flavours to your dinner table with our Hancock & Hancock duo. As the last few weeks of summer approach, make the most of outdoor dining. Cook some easy pasta dishes, grab these two bottles and head off into the garden for some relaxed al fresco meals. Fiano, Hancock & Hancock £14.95 our price £10.99 Cabernet Touriga, Hancock & Hancock £14.95 our price £12.99 The tropical notes of our new Fiano pair perfectly with seafood pasta dishes, or if you prefer a spicy sauce, go for the Cabernet with its flavours of blackcurrant and crushed leaf.   From...