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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
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
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
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
Jack Rabbit White Zinfandel Blush 2010 has lots of strawberry fruit on the nose and on the palate. A great quaffing wine for all year round!
Inniskillen Icewine, recognised as one of the world’s great wines, is a gift from the winter to wine lovers. Harvested at the pinnacle of Canada’s crisp winter, the grapes are naturally frozen on the vine and picked when the temperature … Continue reading
Sol de Mayo Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from grapes from the high altitude vineyards of the Mendoza region of Argentina, this Cabernet Sauvignon is dark in colour and bursting with blackcurrant and raspberries on the nose. The fruit follows through … Continue reading
Cranswick Estate Shiraz 2009 is 100% Shiraz, with yields kept at 4 to 5 tons per acre to maintain maximum fruit concentration. Fermented on lightly toasted French oak to integrate soft oak flavours. Stored in new French oak for 4 … Continue reading
Ukuva iAfrica U-Tube Salsa Blend is a dry red wine from the Paarl region of South Africa. The winemaker, Miles Mossop has produced an unique blend that is aromatic with dark roasted spices and dried herbs. Bitter chocolate and black … Continue reading