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It is not often you come across Cabernet Franc on its own!It usually features as part of a blended wine with its ripe and fruity characters. However, with judicious treatment in the vineyard (for example, low yields from each vine) and some sensible barrel...

Sicily, the "land of the sun”, has a Mediterranean climate along the coasts. In the inland areas instead the climate becomes slightly more continental at hilly levels, with moderately cold winters and hot summers. Ideal with fish dishes, both raw and grilled. Excellent also...

The very attractive 1821 chartreuse of Chateau la Gorce is to be found about 7 kilometres to the north of St. Estephe. The thirty-seven hectares of vineyard stretch out around the property and chais, and are in immaculate condition. A blend of 50% Cabernet...

Sensuous’, ‘hedonistic’ and ‘seductive’ Viognier sounds like a very racy grape. Its advocates adore the full-bodied, floral and ripe-fruited characteristics that makes these wines so distinctive perfumed notes of peaches, apricots and apple blossom. A wine for the sunshine, ideal as an accompaniment to...

Delicate gold colour with an aromatic bouquet of lemon marmalade, caramelised oranges, golden pineapple and a touch of honey. A rich, medium to full-bodied wine with explosive flavours of honey, golden pineapple, star anise and brown sugar and butter.

When everyone else has deserted the ship its an ideal time for a big red. Nothing requiring too much effort something that just slips easy. The Ste Michelle is ideal plenty of fruit and smooth soft tannins. Great to drink as you cook your...