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Our autumnal favourite
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As the weather changes we reach for our favourite autumnal Pinot Noir. It’s a delicate juicy wine with an alluring perfume. Aromas of cherries and strawberries waft over a floral backdrop of rose petals and herbs. Pinot Noir, Montes Limited Selection Retail £11.99 Our price £8.99 As it is quite light, it pairs easily with almost any food. So sit back and watch the seasons change and enjoy a little Chilean delight. With climate change in mind, Montes vineyards are now managed as a dry farming project. Having reduced water consumption by more than 65%, they are producing grapes with...
Domaine de la Berthete
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FULL RANGE BACK IN STOCK Since the Middle Ages, vines have been grown on the Plaine du Plan de Dieu in the heart of Southern Rhone. Back then crossing the plains was no easy feat as bandits freely roamed the land. Today, the vineyards are no longer dangerous but working the stony clay soil is still tough work for Pascal Maillet who bought the domaine in 1993. The domaine produces vibrant spicy wines, full of red fruit flavours and nuances of spice. With quality and style at such good prices, this are versatile food wines so pair them with your...
Beautiful Bordeaux
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We are thrilled that so many customers have come to try our Bordeaux selection. Chateau Ricaud appears to be the favourite so far. As these wines are meant to be enjoyed with food, we are pleased that you are choosing this one as it is so versatile. Paired with chicken en papillote, you will have yourselves an impressive dinner that is simple to prepare. Chicken en papillote (serves 4) 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts 8 green olives 8 cherry tomatoes 2 courgettes 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp chopped basil 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 cloves of garlic Salt...
The art of tasting
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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...
Last days of summer
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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.