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White Rioja, Monopole, CVNE £7.99 CVNE’s Monopole white Rioja is soft with fruity aromas. Light and fresh on the palate with hints of pear and apple make it an excellent aperitif and a great companion to fish and chicken dishes.   CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte del España), was founded in 1879 in the town of Haro in Rioja.  Positioned close to railway tracks which drove into the cellar to transport the wine more easily. It was founded by two brothers and today is still controlled by the direct descendants of the founding family. The winery is now composed of...

Sauvignon Blanc, Roundstone £7.69 RRP £10.95 Sauvignon Blanc…the explosive varietal that awoke the world to New Zealand wine is still going strong. When Marlborough’s first Sauvignon Blanc vines were planted, no one could have predicted the super status that they would attain. Roundstone is no exception with its grassy, gooseberry fruit flavours with mineral overtones. A great addition to summer picnics and buffets.   With New Zealand being so isolated, it has had no choice but to learn to live sustainably. In Maori belief, natures resources belonged to the earth, and people were welcome to use of these gifts, as...

Pinot Noir, La Umbra £5.99 With a traditional British summer weather forecast for this week, we have a wine that fits whatever the weather. This Pinot Noir is full of surprises. It’s a fresh and elegant red from Romania and great value at £5.99. A classic Pinot Noir with flavours of cherries and raspberries that can be lightly chilled when the sun comes out. Team it up with cold meats, cheese, picnics and buffets…it’s all you need this summer! La Umbra hails from the Dealurile Munteniei wine region in the Southern part of Romania, where the origin of viticulture is...

Wednesday 7th August 2019 Come and see us in the Foodhall. We will have local Wicked Wolf Gin and Sampford Courtenay Cider for tasting alongside our 3 bottle wine deals saving yourself up to £6 off recommended retail prices. The Foodhall will be buzzing with plenty of local produce to taste and purchase...so don't miss out! The North Devon Show is an annual agricultural event. There will be a host of livestock classes in the arenas throughout the day, show jumping, dog show, food and craft stands. Gates open at 08.00 - show opens at 08.30 - show closes at...

Le Rose, Saint Auriol, Reserve £6.69 Lunch in the garden? Sit back and enjoy the good weather with this pretty pale pink from Claude Vialade, the "femme du vin", at just £6.69. It has lively fresh fruit flavours and a crisp dry finish making it the perfect choice for a hot day. Good with food or on its own, it is a wine very evocative of southwest France. With strong feminine figures hitting the headlines more and more, here is a woman making some great wines. Claude is the owner and founder fo Domaines Auriol, also makers of The Maison...