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Dry January, The French Paradox(Post)
Are you doing Dry January? Congratulations to you if you're starting the month with the best intentions. Personally, I don’t subscribe to the idea, maybe because deep down I know I’m too ...
Rediscover the Joy of Claret(Post)What does Claret mean to you? Think of claret and what image comes to mind? Maybe it’s an image of a stuffy oak-panelled Edwardian dining room, with even stuffier people in evening dre ...
Chardonnay, A Journey to Global Dominance(Post)Chardonnay grapes growing in Chablis “I don’t like Chardonnay”. It’s a sentiment I hear expressed often. What a shame that some dismiss this gem after drinking a bad glass some years ago. Over ...
Rioja, A Story of Oak(Post)For years Rioja has been a story of wood. Specifically, oak. It all started in the 18th century when Don Manuel Esteban Quintano Quintano (so good they named him twice) travelled to Bordeau ...
The Amazing World of Malbec(Post)What Is It We All Love About Malbec? A few years ago, Malbec got ‘discovered.’ I don’t mean that literally - it’s actually on old and well established grape variety. What I mean is that people star ...
Why Does Champagne Fizz?(Post)In its most prosaic, scientific form, the bubbles in Champagne are simply CO2 – Carbon Dioxide. It’s the same gas that creates bubbles in prosecco, beer and even coke – where the gas is injected as ...
Picpoul de Pinet, Picpoul or Piquepoul?(Post)What's the difference? It's pretty simple. Picpoul de Pinet is an appellation in the south of France. Picpoul, or Piquepoul, are synonynms for the grape variety. Read on to d ...
A Guide to Pinot Noir(Post)It’s a probable nailed-on fact that most wine drinkers remember their first taste of a Pinot Noir wine. It's a taste which starts a journey. A journey exploring the quirks and foibles of a qu ...
Rioja, the Complete Guide(Post)Your first sip of a red Rioja - particularly an aged one - can be something of a jolt to the tastebuds. There’s clearly something different and interesting going on. For many of us that first si ...
Sauvignon Blanc, the World's Favourite Wine?(Post)In volume alone, Sauvignon Blanc could probably lay claim to the title of the world’s favourite white wine variety. And it’s more popular than many realise, thanks to the fact that many Old World w ...
Pan Fried Plaice with Beurre Noisette(Post)New Zealand Sauvignon BlancI know it's popular and as a brand Marlborough has become synonymous with reasonably priced Sauvignon Blanc. There is quality out there if you know where to look, thou ...
My Top Three Summer Rosé Wines(Post)Do you remember the heady days of the 1970’s? Some of you will, but for those not yet born or not yet imbibing wine, the phenomenon of rosé wine came upon us when the historic brand Mateus Rosé ...
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French Burgundy Wine Gift Set
A perfect gift for the discerning wine lover, 2 beautiful bottles of French Burgundy wine, one red w…£45.00 -
French Champagne and White Wine Gift Set
A beautiful gift set containing a bottle of Paul Langier Brut Champagne and a clean, crisp French wh…£45.00 -
Kir Royale Gift Set
Simple yet sophisticated, this fruity French champagne cocktail is the perfect apperitif. It’s…£55.00 -
Domaine du Prieure 2022, Hautes Côtes de Beaune
The vineyards of Domaine du Prieure are located on the east facing wooded slopes above the famous Fr…£24.50 per bottle -
Domaine Octavie Sauvignon de Touraine 2021, Loire Valley
Isabelle and Noë Rouballay are the 5th generation of family winemakers. Established in 1885, th…£17.50 per bottle -
Domaine Neveu "Calcaire" 2024, Sancerre
Domaine Neveu “Calcaire” 2024 Sancerre is a vibrant, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc that…£24.75 per bottle -
Domaine Joseph Pascal Auxey-Duresses Blanc 2022, Burgundy
The Pascal family settled in Puligny in the early 20th century, gradually building vineyard holdings…£43.50 per bottle -
Le Fou Pinot Noir 2024, Languedoc
A different take on Pinot Noir from the south of France. Riper and a touch fuller than the Burgundia…£11.75 per bottle -
Château Puy Razac Grand Cru Saint-Émilion 2022, Bordeaux
This is a generous, easy-drinking Saint-Émilion Grand Cru that shows just how enjoyable Right…£26.75 per bottle -
PF Ruby 2017, Stellenbosch
Made from a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Syrah. This South African red has a deep magenta…£20.00 per bottle -
Henners Brut Rosé NV, Sussex
Elegant and beautifully crafted rosé from this a regarded English sparkling wine producer. He…£40.00 per bottle -
Peter Falke Signature "Kanoa" 2016, Stellenbosch
Kanoa is the flagship wine from Peter Falke. It is an exquisite blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (76%) an…£29.50 per bottle
