The CWB Fizz-Off
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Three non-Champagne fizzes Let's get fizzical, fizzical* - Physical, Olivia Newton-John (1981) Cambridge-born Olivia, like the Bee Gees before her, went off to Australia then made it big in the US in the late '70s. I'd like to think she would have approved of this fizzical line-up. Nozeco (£3.25 - £4.00, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrison and Co-op) An alcohol-free Prosecco lookalike, it is made from flavoured de-alcoholised wine from Spain; it is vegan and has fewer calories than regular wine. It costs less, too. It sits somewhere between a sophisticated elderflower lemonade and a decent ent ..read more
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Southern Hemisphere Crisp White and Big Red
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Crisp White and Big Red from the southern hemisphere - South Africa's Rustenberg and Chile's Montes Crisp White and Big Red is a classic dinner combination; starting with France, you might look to the Loire and Bordeaux or Chablis and the Rhône. Further afield, but staying in the Old World, a Riesling and a Barolo or Rioja would work equally well. Here is a southern hemisphere / New World take on the same concept using classic (i.e. French) grape varieties; South African unoaked Chardonnay and Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon. The Chardonnay has a classic unoaked flavour profile, just ..read more
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Two Wines From New Zealand's Jackson Estate
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Two wines from New Zealand's Jackson Estate New Zealand's Jackson estate is based in Marlborough, at the tip of the South Island, an area world famous for its Sauvignon Blancs. Jackson's website says: Lying at 41.3 degrees south, Marlborough has about the same amount of heat as Burgundy and slightly less than Bordeaux. In these bright but relatively “cool” climate conditions, the grapes have the advantage of a long slow, flavour-intensifying ripening period. The average daily temperatures during summer is nearly 24 degrees Celsius but clear cool nights keep acid levels high in the grapes ..read more
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New York Chardonnay Show-Down
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New York State Chardonnays vs the rest of the world "Showtime!" - Mr Incredible, The Incredibles (2004) Crafted in New York, but inspired from everywhere, New York is a unique community of passionate producers who approach winemaking with a multitude of personalities and backgrounds—they’re not alike, and they like it that way. Wine has been made in New York since the 17th century and its unique history of hybrid cultivars paired with an increasing amount of planted Vitis vinifera has positioned the region as one of the most diverse and resilient. In New York wines you’ll find subtlety ..read more
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Banfi La Pettegola 2021 Vermentino
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A Vermentino from Tuscany's Banfi Wines via Ocado and independents Banfi La Pettegola is a fresh and juicy example of a variety that could become a flagship grape for Italy; Vermentino is claimed to be Italy's most fabulous and fashionable wine. This La Pettegola is an easy-drinking style, an alternative to standard white wine choices, placed somewhere between unoaked Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc with a throwback to Albarino, Gruner Veltliner and Godello. It is from coastal Tuscany and thrives on sea breezes with poor soils and some altitude. Crafted from the best grapes from Banfi ..read more
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Two Rosés from Tesco
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Two Provence rosés from Tesco Provence is to rosé as Champagne is to fizz; the standard against which all other wines are judged - for better or worse. As a result, Provence rosés can command a significant price premium, especially if they are celebrity endorsed; however, the good news is that these two are keenly priced, albeit you do pay a little extra for the Studio's star credentials vs the Tesco own-label. And a note on the power of branding for those who think it is all about the liquid inside the bottle; I offered these around the table in the garden on a sultry summer's eve ..read more
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The Regional Wines of Louis Latour
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Four regional Burgundies from Louis Latour Maison Louis Latour is a family-owned business, one of the most highly regarded in Burgundy. They have been making excellent value wines in a similar style from their vineyards in regional appellations very successfully for many years. While prices for top Burgundies have increased steadily for many years now, these regional wines are more affordable. The Ardèche Chardonnay and Bourgogne Gamay have plenty of easy-drinking ripe fruit; the Macon-Lugny and Terrasses Pinot Noir are more classically elegant. Louis Latour Ardèche Ch ..read more
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Jade Vineyard Virtual Tasting with Oz Clarke
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China's Jade Vineyard with Oz Clarke of Three Wine Men If Chinese wines are not yet on your radar, they need to be. According to Wikipedia, wine has an ancient history in China. These days, long overshadowed by huangjiu ("yellow wine") and the much stronger distilled spirit baijiu, wine consumption has grown dramatically since the economic reforms of the 1980s. Ties with French producers are especially strong and Ningxia wines have received international recognition. Ningxia's Jade Vineyard is located amongst the eastern foothills of Helan Mountain beside Yinchuan city. At an altitude of 1 ..read more
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Two Provence Rosés
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Two rosés from Provence Sun is in the forecast and what better way to take your summer days to the next level than with a glass of inimitable Vins de Provence rosé? Whether you’re enjoying an al-fresco lunch in the garden with friends, hosting a sophisticated dinner party, or celebrating a special occasion with loved ones, a bottle of refreshing Vins de Provence rosé is sure to make summer moments even more perfect. Crisp and elegant, and always presented in a chic bottle, these premium rosés are the epitome of class and the true taste of style. Delicious as an apéritif or alongside a vari ..read more
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Two Vasse Felix Wines at Tesco
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A Rhône-style red and Bordeaux-blend white from Western Australia's Vasse Felix at Tesco There are many things that make Vasse Felix a special place; these two wines, Vasse Felix Classic Shiraz and Vasse Felix Classic Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, owe it all to the incredible environment and climate of Margaret River, family ownership, treasured heritage, and priceless vineyards. Dating from 1967, Vasse Felix is the founding wine estate of the Margaret River region in the furthermost southwestern corner of Australia. The secret to the region’s distinct wines is down to its Mediterranea ..read more
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