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Independent wine merchant in Manchester, England

Vina Palaciega wines are available from Smithfield Wine Merchants UK from the 19th of January. Literally translated as “wines of the palace,” Vina Palaciega wines are handcrafted in the traditional Rioja style. Grapes for Vina Palaciega wines are sourced from … Continue reading

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Terry is a customer of ours and he really likes Smithfield Wine Merchants. This is what he said; “As I am lucky enough to live close to Smithfield Wine I usually call in when I am getting low on mead … Continue reading

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Smithfield Wine merchants in Manchester. Life is too short for bad wine! Offering the best quality online wine and gifts, independent wine merchants, Smithfield Wine, offer their advice, expertise and passion in the world of wine. Find out from Lynn, … Continue reading

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Low Alcohol Botany Creek Rose is a soft, delicate rose. It is ideal served chilled either on its own or as an accompaniment to fish, white cheese or desserts. Just right for that lighter lunch or for dinner guests that … Continue reading

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Low Alcohol Botany Creek Red is a soft and juicy red wine ideal on its own or as an accompaniment with any food. It is especially good with red meats, casseroles and cheese. Great for light lunches or for the … Continue reading

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Low Alcohol Botany Creek White is a crisp, fresh white wine ideal served chilled on its own or as an accompaminent to fish, white meat, cheese or desserts. Compared to many wines it is refreshingly lower in alcohol. 7.5% Vol

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Lanchester Mead is a medium sweet drink, delicious served either long and cool, straight on its own or drunk in accompaniment to a fine piece of cheese. It is thought that the name Mead is derived from the word “honey”. … Continue reading

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Not a combination you would normally expect but the normally restrained image of Port producers was rocked recently by demonstrations. Police were forced to intervene after windows were smashed during demonstrations at the Regua offices of the Port Wine Institute. … Continue reading

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The 2011 Italian harvest is expected to be among the lowest on record in terms of volume. The Unione Italiana Vini says this year’s harvest will yield around 42.3 million hectolitres – 10% down on 2010. The industry is braced … Continue reading

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Lanchester Ginger Wine with Rhubarb and Ginger Jam makes a lovely gift for lovers of ginger. A rich and warming ginger wine which is great on it’s own, mixed with a tot of whisky or a dash of lemonade. Also includes … Continue reading

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