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North Devon FOODfest 2019

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North Devon FOODfest 2019

Come and see us at North Devon FOODfest Barnstaple Sunday 20 October 10am – 3pm Butchers Row, EX31 1BW   Save £££'s off WINE recommended retail prices   The FOODfest showcases various local produce, delivering a real treat for local foodies. This year we will be showcasing local cider from Sampford Courtenay along with Camel Valley Brut – icon of the South West and from further afield we have a limited stock new whisky from the Glengyle Distillery. All make great gifts for Christmas!

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New look for our must have Malbec

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New look for our must have Malbec

Malbec, Trivento Tribu  £6.99 As colder weather has returned, grab a blanket, snuggle up and enjoy a warming glass of Malbec. Also a good choice for Sunday lunch with family or friends and its new label will certainly look good on any table. This rich smooth wine from Argentina has a deep ruby colour with spiced plum and red berry fruit flavours.  Full bodied but soft in an appealing robust, rounded style that’s perfect for red meat. Trivento is a leading Argentinean wine producer with grapes from the famous vineyards of Mendoza in the foothills of the Andes mountains. In...

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Icon of the South West

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Camel Valley Brut £27.99 The first English wine to receive royal warrant is now available at Bray Valley Wines! Camel Valley have been producing award-winning, world-class wines in Cornwall since 1989 and this Brut is no exception. With English hedgerow scents and a touch of honey on the palate, this complex Cornish sparkler is a delightful fresh and fruity fizz. Perfect for all occasions, it is also suitable for vegetarians and vegans. From the idyllic setting on sun drenched slopes near the Camel River, the Lindo family’s passion for creating wines that provide pleasure has created a phenomenally successful winery...

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Last of the summer wine

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Last of the summer wine

Beaujolais, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Romy £9.79 When the sun decides to shine this Beaujolais captures the last essence of the summer. A round and juicy wine from old Gamay Noir vines, bursting with raspberry and strawberry fruit with a delicate touch of pepper. Light-bodied but with ample flavour and smooth tannins. Best served very slightly chilled on those sunny days. Tastes good with cold meats, fish or salads. Domaine Romy has been a firm supporter and member of the Terra Vitis farming approach for the last 10 years: “the pleasure of wine from healthy, living soil”. Their philosophy is to...

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Supreme drinkability

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Supreme drinkability

Ai Galera, Poetico £6.99 With interest rising in Portuguese wine, more and more people are becoming aware of its potential. Poetico is great value for money with an intriguing character created from a variety of indigenous grapes. Ruby red in colour, it has clean aromas with hints of red berry fruits. A medium bodied wine with a well rounded finish.   From the previously undervalued Tejo region, south of Lisbon, Ai Galera are producing wines of great character. Enhanced by the unique images on the labels, which are inspired by the region’s colourful history…these wines are screaming out for your...

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