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March 27, 2018April 22, 2019

Grape Britain: Hattingley Valley – a warm ray of sunshine on a bleak wintery day…

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A worthwhile addition to the pecorino stable. Pecorino is light-skinned grape used in Italy's eastern coastal regions. This classic Pecorino is dry with some minerality straw-yellow in color and has notes of floral flowers 💐, acacia and jasmine and a touch of liquorice Pair with Pecorino cheese 🧀 and walnut bread Steamed white fish 🐟 with ginger Chicken 🐓 thighs with roasted red pepper and onion. This is available in the UK @lidlukofficial at £5.29 at the moment. Run 🏃‍♀️ to your nearest Lidl and grab yourself an everyday white. That cheap you can’t afford not to. #pecorino #whitewine #terredicheti #italy #abruzzo #winewithfriends #winewithfood #newyork #london #thegrapewizard #minerality (not available in the 🇺🇸 😭)

Ch.Caillou 2005 Sauternes Rated 90 points @james.suckling lots of 🍋 peel, vanilla pods , 🍯,fennel and rhubarb on the nose. With dried 🍋 sugar and spice on the palate only £17 from #layandwheeler great Sauternes for a great value. This one is a must. Only 2000 cases produced. #dessertwine #semillion #bordeaux #sweetwine . Pair with blue cheese #winewithpudding #southfields #winewithfriends #newyork @kahnsfinewines ( 🇺🇸 $47 plus sales tax )

A little knowledge goes a long way ! After visiting @champagne_billecart_salmon 🍾 🥂 earlier this year I learnt that @fortnumandmason now stock the champagne house’s rose for £45. A bargain if you consider its available elsewhere for between £55-70 Pale pink colour with delicate slow rising bubbles give it a persistent mousse. Aroma of red and citrus fruits. On the palate is a fresh finish of raspberry. #pinotnoir #chardonnay #pinotmeunier #champagne #reims #epernay #france #champagnelifestyle #insiderknowledge #topsecretinformation #bubbles #thegrapewizard #champagnewithaview #champagnelover #champagneworldwide

What a great Pinot Noir Rose from @camelvalleysam lots and lots of strawberries 🍓 🍓 🍓 with some noticeable raspberries. Lemon 🍋 zest on the finish. That coupled with the crisp fresh and delicate finish - all in one bottle. Makes this producer arguably the best sparkling Uk 🇬🇧 producer The rose just adds to the fabulous job these guys are doing. Between £13-18 $15-21. GW score 4.5/5 Available @hedonism_wines @waitroseandpartners @ocadouk @amazon @winegb #rosewine #ukwine #pinkwine #strawberries #raspberries #winewithfood #winewithfriends #southfields #london #newyork #devonwine #westcountrywine

Every thing that @marchesiantinori does is fabulous. This is no exception. Made from a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Conte della Vipera is a homage to the original owners of the castle and its label shows an illustration of San Giovanni’s chapel (Saint John) in Tuscany- located within the estate. The 2017 shows a straw yellow color with notes of citric 🍋 fruit notes, grapefruit , aromatic herbs 🌿 and anisette (sambuca) 💐. Good minerality( like licking pebbles as a boy 😁 ). @wine_advocate 88 points ( but don’t let that put you off ). Try this and enjoy. Available at 🇬🇧 @hedonism_wines 🇺🇸 #saratogawineexchange @winehousela £26/$23 #zestylemonsonmywine #sauvignonthatszesty #passionfruitonmysb #wine #italianfinewine #semillion #getoffmylovelywhitewine #winewithfriends #thegrapewizard #wineswithaview @marchesiantinori #desertchapparal #justlovelywine

One of the many producers on the slopes of mount etna 🌋 made from 80% Medellin mascalese and 20% berkelium cappuccio. Ruby red in colour with intense fruit with some mineral notes and soft velvety tannins. Altitude of 680-750 m Serve at 18-20 degrees C Amazing that the vines flourish with what is at times a fairly inhospitable place Available at @leaandsandeman for £35. This is a wine that is alternative and vibrant. Not to be missed. #redwine #mountetna #rubyred #italianred #wineswithaview #winestagram pair with red meat 🥩 🐄 🐓 🦃. A good allrounder for foods.

Tasted this last night - still a uncommitted fan of Pinot Gris - shows candied fruit aromas with a slightly slightly smoked characteristic. Rich in the mouth with a fresh and clean character. Keep till 2023. goes well with a whole meal, from appetizer to cheese 🧀 and will be ideal with fish 🐟 in sauce, white meats 🐓 🦃 , exotic dishes, spicy, game birds pheasant and quail go well. Under £20/$25 available from @hedonism_wines (not available in 🇺🇸 😭) #whitewine #alsace #offdry #pinotgris #winewithfruit #winewithfood #winewithbirds #goodvaluewines #winewithfriends #alternativewine #alsatianwines @wine_advocate = 90 points GW score 4.8/5. But fabulous

When a less than impressive takeaway turns up with @deliveroo and you expect the same with the wine. Pleasantly surprised by @nicolabergaglio lots of clean crispness but a fabulous creaminess or that “you know what “ I love it. This is a wine under the radar Only problem is , after a bottle and a bit. Where did I order it from last week 😡😡😡

Start of thegrapewizard empire. Attempting to make #sauternesjelly watch this space #desertwine #chateauliot #sweetwine #foisgras #yumyum #alcoholicjelly #whatnoapricots #whitewine

Clos de Bouard is from Coralie de Bouard who’s father is Hubert de Bouard.( @chateauangelus ) 2016 is the debut vintage for the chateau Known as previously Tour Musset. The wine is deep in colour with purple hues . Aromas of flowers 💐 , black raspberries , plum and liquorice. On the palate, the soft and silky style offers sweet, ripe, berries with freshness together with a touch of dark 🍫 on the finish . The wine is from a blend of 85% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Clos de Bouard is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, 🐖 , 🐄 🐑 🦆 , 🦌 , roast 🐓 , roasted, braised and grilled dishes. Clos de Bouard pairs well Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna 🐠 mushrooms 🍄 and pasta 🍝 keep till 2028 (@wine_advocate 92) £22 @millesima #bordeaux #redwine🍷 #france🇫🇷 #angelus #bouard #winelover #winewithaview #winewithfood #winewithfriends #winewinewine #finewine

For a Burgundian Chardonnay that’s not big oily and full of butter why not try this cheeky little white. Arguably it’s not under £10/$10 but this could be a once a month purchase Its steely and full of minerality ( if you were a boy at school 🏫 think liking the knife at lunch 🥙: if your a girl at school 🏫 think of the smell of a rainfall on warm tarmac after a hot day !!) touches of 🍏 blossom , limes , fragrant 🍐 and grapefruit. Can be drunk now but will keep. Drink in the next 8 years. Available from @berrybrosrudd at £22.75. Good price from a very good producer. Pairs well with 🐓 🦃 🐊 (tail) also fab with friends 👫 or sitting enjoying a fabulous view. 90-92 Parker points @wine_advocate #chardonnay #whitewine #maconmillylamartine #burgundy #france #nobutter #minerality #lafon #wine #winewithaview #winewithfriends

I bet you never thought you’d see a #geordie wine (USA followers Geordie =NE England ) sources from #leicestershire and bottles in #gateshead This is the NE’s first urban winery - available at @fenwicksuk (Newcastle) notes of red fruit 🍇 🍓 & raspberries and a touch of sweet spice. Available at only £14. Grapes - 50% #regentgrape and 50% #madelaineangevine Embrace Brexit @brexit (which ever side your on ) and support British producers . Great on a summers day. Pair with 🐓 🥗 🦃 and friends 👫

If you like a nice crisp white on a warm ☀️ day and would like it under £10/$10 then try this fab little beauty. Not a big oaked Chardonnay, from the west coast , but experience a touch of 🍑 and 🍈 🍉 with fig on the finish. No nice and crisp. Try with 🦀 cakes ,tuna or (🥖 and 🧀 ) applaud @marksandspencer. Great wine at a great price #westcoastchardonnay #whitewine @cupcakevineyards #chardonnay #westcoast #wineonasummersday #winewithfriends #winewithaview #peach #melon #crabcakes #tuna #frenchbread

Not everyone’s cup of 🍵 but has to be appreciated in the ☀️ normally found in most retailers for under £8 /$10. Distinct characteristic of pine 🌲 resin from the #savatianogrape although clean and crisp get ready for the pine resin. No other discernible flavours but well worth the experience for your palate. Enjoy on a ☀️ day and not 🌧. Pairs with 🐓and other poultry #retsina #greece #winetobedrunkalone #whitewine #savatiano #pineresin #winelover #winewithfood #winewithaview (thanks @jacktyszk for the present last year - will not age any more ! 😉)

From my travels in Morocco 🇲🇦 this week I tried a very easy red from the #domainedesafari reserve. Hints of sour cherries 🍒 and leather. Evidence of red and black fruit This is a 🍷 that is different. Experience smooth tannins with darker flavours. Grapes 🍇 merlot and cab sav Available in the UK for under £18 search through @winesearcher enjoy with 🥗 grilled 🐠 and 🍆 couscous #redwine #moroccanwine #winewithfriends #morrocotourism #marrakesh #winewithfood #cabernetsauvignon #merlot #morocco #london #newyork #morrocanstyle #moroccanspicepalette

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