Let’s be honest, the festive season wouldn’t be quite as warm or jolly without a glass of mulled wine or glühwein, would it? But how exactly are the two beverages made? And what’s the difference between the two? Read our blog post and discover the secrets behind the seasonal drinks.
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2014 Anima Cabernet Sauvignon from Aurelia Vișinescu
Outstanding cabernet£23.00 Buy nowForget Bordeaux. This is one of the best Romanian premium wines we’ve tasted: outstanding in every way and amazing value for money.
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Le Creuset Waiter’s Friend Corkscrew – Black
£21.00 Buy nowPatented two-step system improves leverage and reduces effort required to remove longer corks Serrated blade foil cutter Bottle top opener Perfectly ground stainless steel screw for easy guidance into cork 5 year guarantee
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Château Le Chatelet 2013, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé
Classic Bordeaux£49.95 Buy nowChateau Le Chatelet holds the top Grand Cru Classé status and rightly so. This wine is made in limited quantities from 80 % Merlot, 20 % Cabernet Franc grapes from just three hectares of vineyards on the estate. It’s gently fermented and spends 12-18 months in barrel to mature. The use of new oak for two-thirds […]
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Château Martet Sainte Foy Bordeaux Blanc 2016
Delicate, crisp white£19.50 Buy nowDelicious Bordeaux Blanc made from 40% old vine Sémillons, 25% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Sauvignon Gris and 10% Muscadelle. Intense floral aromas on the nose and delicate, ripe fruit on the palate.
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2010 Amarone della Valpolicella Monte La Parte from Piccoli
Elegant and enjoyable£35.00 Buy nowAn elegant, enjoyable and surprisingly affordable Amarone. Drink this and be transported to Italy: great food, great conversation and great wine.
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2011 Barolo, Vigna Mosconi from Conterno Fantino
Rich and voluptuous£65.00 Buy nowOur first choice for Vincarta: a rich, heady and modern-style Barolo from one of the region’s finest producers. Wine Spectator gave it 94/100.
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