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Corks Out in Cheshire

[ May 6, 2010; 7:30 pm; May 13, 2010; 7:30 pm; ] With a network of 5 stores througout Cheshire, independent wine and spirits specialists Corks Out also offer an online presence, tastings etc
Shopping at Corks Out couldn’t be easier and whether you’re a confirmed wine buff, a newcomer to the pleasures of the vine or looking for a special whisky or rare spirit, we can help [...]

Roberson’s Ridge Tasting

[ November 26, 2009; 6:00 pm; ] OK, so I am biased, but I am a great fan of California’s Ridge Winery – and London independent merchant Robersons have got Ridge’ chief winemaker, Paul Draper, to host a tasting in Lonon on 26 November 2009 (7pm). As a huge enthusiast for Californian ZInfandels this is one tasting I would get to if [...]

Wine at the Taste of Christmas

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Taste of Christmas, “the foodie event of the festive season”, is taking place at Excel London from December 4-6, 2009. Top chefs, artisan producers andthe chance to stock up on the festive food and sample your favourite restaurants’ seasonal menus – plus some interesting wine offerings in the Boutique [...]

A WineDrop in the West Country

WineDrop.co.uk is an independent online wine merchant which offers an extraordinarily wide range of wines, spirits and beers. Their list features wines from all the usual suspects, but also from Greece, Hungary, Romania, Japan, Uruguay and Brazil amongst others.
Brazil is an unusual choice – the Rio Sol Seco Cabernet Sauvignon is “Warm fruit and a [...]

Zinfandel or Primitivo? Tasting in Brighton

[ April 3, 2009; ] Zinfandel happens to be one of my favourite grapes – a good example (often Californian) has the ideal balance of richness, tannin and lush fruit. Just do not confuse it with the sugar water which is Pink or Blush Zinfandel.
Primitivo is a southern Italian grape, thought to be a close relative of Zin, and possibly [...]

Win a Break in Yorkshire with Fetzer wines and Ocado

Californian winemakers Fetzer Vineyards produce some of the best USA wines and also has a commitment to the environment, reducing its contribution to landfill and using 100% renewable energy. At the same time, it has maintained its long tradition of making really tasty wines that win lots of awards. I am particulary fond of their [...]

Silk and Lace pre-Valentine’s tasting in London

[ February 11, 2009; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]

The Winery in London W9 is holding a pre-Valentine tasting on 11 February 2009 at Clifton Nurseries
Our theme is silk and lace, which means there’ll be plenty of Pinot Noir, beginning with our two sparklies – a pink from Cantina di Casteggio in Oltrepo Pavese, south of Milan and the classic, Pinot-heavy Champagne by Thierry [...]