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Alwa meaning sunrise is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (43%), Syrah (35%), Carmenere (20%) and Carignan (2%). Refined aromas of liquorice and dark chocolate lead to a complex palate of red fruits and spice. WHAT MAKES IT SO SPECIAL? Made using only handpicked grapes from the best selected sites across Anakena’s Cachapoal Valley vineyards.  Aged [...]

I was recently lucky enough to be invited on a wine trip to Germany courtesy of “wines of Germany“  an organization set up to promote German wines around the world. Traveling on a Sunday, first from Manchester to Heathrow then on to Frankfurt I was full of anticipation. I arrived in Frankfurt with a group [...]

We have just acquired Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2010 in magnum bottles (1.5 litres) priced at £50.00 including VAT. Magnum bottles age at a much slower rate then their standard 75cl counterparts due to a reduced air / wine ratio – this ensures the up front fruit flavours of the Sauvignon Blanc stay fresher and [...]

Retail sales manager Matt Thompson fought off stiff competition to win a trip to Germany. German Riesling week saw wine merchants in the UK focus attention on all things German Riesling. Backed with a national campaign Matt redesigned the shop to ensure maximum impact. Says Matt : “As part of the Wine Schoppen Group we [...]

The Central Valley in Chile is home to Vina Casablanca, producer of the Santa Rosa range of wines. Famed for their rich, fruity, balanced styles of wines the Santa Rosa range now adds “affordable” to the list of qualities. 4 varietals are available, all costing only £7.25 including VAT Santa Rosa Sauvignon Blanc Santa Rosa [...]

Get ready for German Riesling week starting 23rd July 2011.   It’s the perfect match with food, great on its own and there is a style to suit every occasion, Riesling is the grape variety to be sampling this summer. Wines of Germany invites you to try out this versatile grape variety by visiting one [...]

A report published this week by Wines of Argentina revealed that 2011 harvest has been developed better than expected, regarding both quality and volume. The well-known winemakers Roberto de la Mota, Rodolfo Griguol, Gerardo Danitz and Edgardo del Popolo collaborated on this report. Some of the most famous agronomists and winemakers of Argentina emphasized the [...]

We have just taken delivery of 3 new Beaujolais wines from Domaine de Colette. Based in Lantignie this small producer (16 hectares) produces extremely well made Beaujolais including : Domaine de Colette Beaujolais Villages AC : £11.28 Domaine de Colette Régnié AC : £12.25 Domaine de Colette Morgon AC : £14.47 Rediscover the delights of [...]

For over 28 years The Millton Vineyard’s grapes have been grown in the traditional manner using biodynamic techniques. Biodynamics (“bio” – life, “dynamic” – energy) is based on Rudolf Steiner’s spiritual science, that recognises that there is a growth force or energy force, which is related to the cosmic rhythms. This means that the movements [...]

The 2011 New Zealand grape harvest has been completed with more grapes being picked in response to rising sales of New Zealand wine. “New Zealand wine sales have been very strong in the past year (equivalent to 310,000 tonnes of grapes) and a larger harvest was needed in 2011 to rebuild inventory and to support [...]