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Wine Advent Calendar December 3rd: Tohu Single Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Where should I begin with whites, this being the first one of my 24-day Wine Advent Calendar countdown. I’ve plumped for Tohu Single Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015 because I love a bit of a back story. I took the wine as a […]
The Claret Offensive isn’t a football strategy; though it’s certainly a winning formula. Last year the Lidl wines team launched its challenge to lure wine lovers into its stores with a promotion of over 50 wines. And now it is at it again. A couple of days ago a new £12m campaign began with 40
Lidl wines launches classic French regional wines into store Read More »
I prodded, thumped and squeezed various cuts of meat last Saturday only for the heavens to open when the barbecue was lit. Ah well. The British summer always catches us out. One thing was a certainty – the Co-op wines I’d taken to a friend’s were always going to please. Truly Irresistible Bio Bio Valley
Co-op wines can be truly irresistible as gold awards prove Read More »
MANY of my friends say that Aldi wines have changed their lives. Friday nights begin with a “rush to the shops” to stock up for the weekend. Mike James, Aldi’s wine buyer, since 2010, has overseen the team which has made Aldi a must-go destination for reliable, affordable wines. I spoke to Mike, and asked
The man behind Aldi wines, Mike James, picks his special wines for you Read More »
I WATCHED a lovely couple – well I’m sure they were lovely – looking totally bemused in a wine shop the other day. They were walking up and down the reds baffled, nay, befuddled, by the choices in front of them. So here’s some simple guidance on six basic wine grapes. You’ll see them all the time… but do you know if you’ll like
SOME people can’t stand Mother’s Day. I mean they love their mum, but they can’t stand leaving the house for the so-called “treat”. Over-booked restaurants, under-cooked food and poor old mum trying to pretend it’s the best time she‘s had since the grand final of The X Factor. The alternative is staying in – cook
Mother’s Day wine: Choices for mum’s special day Read More »
I AM very pleased to announce that my wine column has a reader – and one prepared to put pen to paper for me. He writes: “My wife and I like to share a bottle of wine. We like to stick to the combined daily healthy limit of around six units. This corresponds almost exactly
Step forward M&S in the search for 50cl wine bottles Read More »