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Classy burst of flavour

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Classy burst of flavour

Classy burst of flavour  Chardonnay, Montsable £8.69 New in this week, we are very impressed with this classy Chardonnay. Boasting a bright yellow golden hue it seduces with scents of blossom and cinnamon spice. A remarkable melange of pears, peach, toffee, cream and vanilla on the palate. With only a short spell of oak ageing, it is beautifully balanced with ripeness and acidity making it great with fish or chicken. From the Puisserguier vineyards in the Saint Chinian area of Languedoc, the grapes grow in a landscape of high hills and shallow soils. As the vines are from cooler sites, they...

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Guilt free bottle!

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Guilt free bottle!

Guilt free bottle! Chenin Blanc, Simonsig, £7.49 If, like us, you’re looking forward to the summer months, try this in between the seasons wine while you wait. Simonsig’s Chenin Blanc is rich, ripe and full-bodied with fresh fruity aromas. A slight honeyed finish with a touch of off-dry makes it easy to pair with most foods and is just as enjoyable on its own. The Malan family who own Simonsig recognizes the importance of sustainability, which is why the Estate ensures responsible and ethical wine production.  Also, committed to the well-being of their people they offer various mentorship and leadership...

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Seductive and smooth Chilean sensation

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Seductive and smooth Chilean sensation

Seductive and smooth Chilean sensation Pinot Noir, Montes Limited Selection, £8.99  The Montes Pinot Noir is a scented and delicate juicy wine with an alluring perfume from sustainable vineyards. With aromas of cherries and strawberries over a floral backdrop of rose petals and wild herbs, it is a great food wine that can be paired with almost anything! With vineyards in Aconcagua Costa region, the grapes develop under the influence of the sea and cold breezes from the Pacific Ocean allowing the vines to develop a unique elegance and character. Now managed as a dry farming project, Montes have reduced...

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Make your Easter sparkle

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Make your Easter sparkle

Make your Easter sparkle Celebrating Easter with family or friends…add a little sparkle to the occasion. Choose from our trio of bubbles Friday night with friends – try Prosecco Spumante. It looks good and tastes good and is great for Prosecco cocktails. Saturday family picnic – elegant and delicious pink bubbles from Langlois. Made in the Champagne style and sure to please everyone. Easter Sunday lunch – save the best till last. Splash out with Deutz Champagne for a real celebration. Established in 1838; one of the oldest Grande Marque houses with an international reputation for quality.

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Fresh and elegant for just £6.99

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Fresh and elegant for just £6.99

Our new Portugese white, Quinta Vista Lisboa, is fresh, intense and elegant…perfect for spring. Made from 3 grape varieties; Sauvignon Blanc , Fernão Pires , Arinto, revealing tropical fruit with orange flower, citrus notes and mineral flavour. A great choice for picnics as the weather warms up and always good with seafood or fish.  In the last 5 years, “Quinta do Conde” wines have been awarded with more than 130 medals in both national and international competitions. Their success comes from the dedication put into developing wines from a great range of grapes, where tradition and experience are combined with...

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