Posts Tagged “wine”
A handy guide for wine lovers. Whether you’re a qualified quaffer or an aspiring aficionado, raise a glass to the wonders of wine with The Little Book of Wine, a vintage blend of culture, history and trivia. Pinot, Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling… There are so many delicious varieties of wine to delight both the nose and…
Wine and Supermarket of the Year. Tesco wins big at International Wine Challenge Industry Awards bringing home both Supermarket of the Year and Own Label Range of the Year Trophies. Tesco has been named IWC Supermarket of the Year 2023, as well as winning IWC Own Label Range of the Year for the second year…
It’s true that many British tourists are regulars on the beaches of the Algarve and they will say they love the country. Yes, they enjoy that little corner of this amazing land; but far fewer visitors travel away from the resorts to discover the real personality of Portugal. The Portuguese are the product of a…
Tesco and Howard Park. The weather will soon be improving and we will be enjoying lighter foods, and perhaps even some al fresco meals. The great-value Tesco Finest range offers this classic Riesling from Howard Park Wines, perfect for entertaining and food pairing. Howard Park is one of Western Australia’s most celebrated wine producers. Wines…
Chilean wine from Tesco. Riesling is a classic white wine and traditionally known to come from Germany; but in fact the grapes for this iconic wine are cultivated in many vineyards across the world. Cono Sur Vineyards and Winery was founded in 1993 in Chile, and this Reserva Especial Riesling is a great expression of…
Christmas from Douro Portugal. Symington Family Estates is one of the world’s leading producers of premium port, the leading vineyard owner in the Douro Valley and one of the top Portuguese wine producers. They were amongst the pioneers of modern Douro wines. In the 1990s they began producing Douro DOC wines from the same vineyards…
From still to sparkling: The NEWEST New World wine country In This New Edition, Oz Clarke brings us up to date. A combination of global warming and improved techniques have elevated English wines. Wine guru Oz Clarke now has material to fill a book on just that subject, English Wine: From still to sparkling: The…
Summer Rosé We have never had such a warm summer. It hasn’t done much good for our gardens but has been perfect for entertaining. Saint-M from Chateau Saint-Maur Cru Classé 2021 is the rosé to partner any smart garden party, lunch party or dinner party, and all al fresco! Chateau Saint-Maur was founded in the…
Summer Freshness in Blushing Wine. This well-balanced melange of Syrah, Caladoc, Grenache and Nielluccio grapes produces a rosé wine perfect for casual summer sipping. Nielluccio grapes have been traditionally grown in Corsica and here they add structure and fruit. Caladoc is a cross between Malbec with Grenache and adds colour and body. Domaine de la…
A unique wine for summer sipping. Passerina is an ancient grape variety from Le Marche and also Abruzzo in Italy, from where this particular bottle hails. It is said to be named after the sparrows that appreciate the fruit so much. Those little birds decorate the label. Until recently Passerina was used as a blending…
Launched at Tesco for Spring With warmer weather and sunnier days now on their way, find the perfect bottle for your spring-time gatherings from an exciting range of new wines arriving in Tesco this month. From £4.49 to £46, these wines include refreshing sparkling wines perfect to toast at your picnic in the park, crisp…
Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Viognier. The château of the Marquis de Pennautier and its vineyards dates back four centuries and is one of the oldest winemaking châteaux in France. In the heart of PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) Cabardès, it is a short distance from Carcassonne, that storybook cité. The picturesque vineyards cloak the sun-kissed hillsides of…
The Sunday Roast Companion Founded in 1870 by Santiago Graffigna, this is the third oldest winery in Argentina. It has a reputation for consistent quality. This Malbec is a prime example of this vineyard’s craft. Regular readers will know that I am an unashamed lover of Malbec. I have seldom had a bad one, and…
Citrus and sea air Chile has become famed for producing some of the most popular expressions of Sauvignon Blanc in the world. They tend to be great value for money. Garuma Sauvignon Blanc from Leyda Single Estate offers character and easy sipping without a big bill. Leyda Estate is found on the west side of…
Make every day Boxing Day Yes, I admit it – I drink from wine boxes (via a glass). Having made that bold statement I must also say that those boxes have contained wine of varying quality and mostly lacking any visual appeal. Laylo wines offer quality in content and a great deal of beauty in…
Blue Aurora was born at Lutton Farm. It’s family-run on the border between Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. A lovely part of the country, and the land is evidently perfect for the production of soft fruits. Lutton Farm was originally a livestock and arable farm with a small pick-your-own fruit patch. In 1981, brothers Stephen and James…
No need to even open the cover of this substantial volume to be assured that this is indeed a wine book like no other! Author Bas Korpel is a writer and vinologist, and since 2011 he has immersed himself in wine – well, metaphorically speaking, anyway. He has worked for several advertising agencies in Amsterdam…
A rosé summer There can be nothing better than a mellow summer evening. We enjoy light drinks and equally light food. Delicate salmon hues are found in both flowers and wine. The weather is warm but we hope the wine is chilled, and we would be delighted if the bottle was a blushing Minuty Prestige…
English Wine Week now officially marks the start of summer as it falls across the Summer Solstice and Midsummer Day, from 19th to 27th June 2021. It’s been a long, cold and wet spring and we are all ready to celebrate. Champagne Pommery is doing just that with its English sparkling wine, Louis Pommery England….
Value and quality Viña Leyda Reserva Syrah 2019 is a creditable and great value wine which will be available at Co-op stores from 5th March. It’s priced at an exceptional £8.25 and this offer runs until 23rd March; after this time the wine will return to a very reasonable £12.00 per bottle. Viña Leyda Reserva…