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Being Italian...a way of thinking, creating and living!

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Being Italian...a way of thinking, creating and living!

Pinot Grigio, Vivolo di Sasso £6.49 Italy means history, art and architecture. Being Italian is about much more than simply being part of a nation: it is a way of thinking, creating, living...and of course eating and drinking! As the summer heats up, our Pinot Grigio is perfect for embracing the Italian lifestyle. Serve seriously chilled, it's a fresh all rounder with gentle elderflower and lemon fruit. Dry on the palate, it's excellent with fish dishes. From the Venetian vineyards of Botter, the grapes grow in a temperate climate between the sea and the Alps. Today Botter is one of...

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Serve up an ace...strawberries with sparkle!

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Serve up an ace...strawberries with sparkle!

Cremant de Loire, Brut Rose, Langlois Chateau £12.99 With Wimbledon underway it's time to sit back with strawberries and cream...so why not add some sparkle with our favourite Cremant. The Brut Rose is fresh with fine bubbles and fruitiness. An elegant and delicious fizz made entirely with hand-picked Cabernet Franc grapes. An ideal companion for red fruit desserts, iconic for this time of year. Did you know...As Wimbledon goes through a lot of balls every year, instead of throwing the used balls straight in the bin, they are sent to Surrey Wildlife Trust. They are used as an alternative home...

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A touch of French sunshine

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A touch of French sunshine

Horgelus Colombard- Sauvgnon £6.69, La Valse des Mansengs £7.99 As the days get warmer, we love to relax with these two French wines from Horgelus. The Colombard-Sauvignon is an exquisite marriage of two grapes making a refreshing wine bursting with flavours. A mixture of citrus, floral and exotic aromas hit the palate. With its soft finish it is perfect as an aperitif and with any fish or seafood dishes. La Valse des Mansengs is also a blend of two grapes, Gros and Petit Mansengs. This is a rich and complex dry white wine. A dash of Sauvignon Blanc is added...

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Seek your spiritual side...

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Seek your spiritual side...

Fiano and Primitivo, Miopasso £7.99 With the summer solstice on Friday, we are leaning towards the spiritual and environmental side of life, bringing you two wines this week from Italian eco wine maker Stefano Girelli. The Fiano has fresh and floral honey touches and a crisp citrus finish. Wonderful with seafood. While the Primitivo is robust and yet still silky smooth with a savoury finish. Great with rich, meaty pasta dishes. The summer solstice celebrates life, growth and the power of the sun. Being close to nature is also important in good wine production. The Wine People is run by...

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Chase the rain away...prepare for Father's Day.

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Chase the rain away...prepare for Father's Day.

Rioja, Bodegas Navajas £6.99 With stormy skies a plenty this week, chances of a picnic at the beach for Father's Day look slim. So we suggest our top selling Rioja to brighten your day. A versatile medium bodied wine that's not too heavy. Aged in American oak it is well balanced with ripe fruit, gentle tannin and that typically smoky style. Founded in 1918, Bodegas Navajas is a family owned winery in the village of Navarrete in Spain's Rioja region. Their attention to detail during every stage of the winemaking process has resulted in wines with the classic Rioja style...

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