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Valentines 2020 edited

Think Pink!

A couple of our favourite pink tipples sitting pretty in the window  - yes Valentine's Day is around the corner. We couldn't recommend more highly, the stunning Ambriel 2014 Sparkling Rose - think delicious wild strawberries and cream; this 100% Pinot Noir cuvee is made with such incredible finesse and is simply divine! Sharing pride of place ,is Wessex Rhubarb & Ginger Gin - too lovely for tonic - simply sip from a coupe filled with ice!

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'Tis the harvesting season

It’s that time of year, where the wine maker hopes for a bumper crop of grapes at the end of the growing season.

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'Jolie' good Rose!

We're loving this new release from Maison Williams Chase which is very fine indeed; part aged in new Burgundian oak barrels, it has flavour in abundance and has been produced with characteristic flair. The Domaine is nestled in the heart of the South of France, spanning over 20 hectares of vines from the prestigious appellations of the Coteaux Varois en Provence and the Côtes de Provence.

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Spring awakening

The grape vine, and those who have one in their garden will know, is by nature a creeper and loves to spread its leaves and tendrils wherever it can. Out in the vineyard it’s a very different story; in the depths of winter, it’s the wine makers job to prune and stunt growth, thus reducing yields yet improving the quality and intensity of the grapes.

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“I make wine at Lafite and Latour, but my heart is at Calon.”

Nicolas-Alexandre, Marquis de Ségur (1697-1755)

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