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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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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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Some Young Punks epitomise the best of New Australia. The punks consist of Col McBryde (voted Australia’s Young Gun Winemaker of the Year), Jen Gardner (self confessed nerdy yeast expert) and thirdly Nic Bourke. Like most amongst the new breed … Continue reading

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Welcome to our selection of bin end wines. The wines featured in the bin ends selection are naturally in limited supply but we will endeavour to keep the number of bottles available up to date for you. The wines in … Continue reading

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The British and their wine by Lynn Wroblewski

After many years of campaigning by those of us who love wine, it would appear that the great British wine-drinking public is starting to appreciate the fact that a little more spent on a bottle of wine results in a … Continue reading

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Dow’s 1947 Vintage Port

Have acquired two bottles of the above. Has lain, undisturbed, in the cellar of a private house for at least 30 years. Now available for sale Please look here Dow’s 1947 Vintage Port

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