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Marquis de Pennautier Cabardès Rosé 2009
Is it just me, or has the rosé wine bubble burst? Every year we hear that consumption increases by X%, and that it is more popular than ever. If that is the case, then why does my local Sainsbury's currently have the worst selection of rosé ever? (read full article)
The Society's Corbieres
The Wine Society's own-label Corbieres is apparently a favourite with both Wine Society customers and buyers alike. In two separate advertising supplements (member's favourites and buyer's favourites), this wine featured prominently. It's main attr (read full article)
Wine Society Sampler
I mentioned the other day that I bought a bunch of stuff from The Wine Society. Because it's been a rather hectic past few days (not too hectic for wine though), I have managed to try a few more of these wines, but haven't managed a neat and tidy po (read full article)
Chateau de Pena Cotes de Roussillon Villages 2007
Over the next few weeks I'll be blogging about a bunch of Wine Society wines I just purchased. Most of them are the low end of the price scale, as always I'm bargain hunting. This one at £6.50 falls into my usual price range, and it delivers. Actu (read full article)
Oddbins Own White 2008
It's been awhile since I made my risotto, which requires a cheap white in the recipe. One for the risotto, one for me, etc....This time I dropped into my local Oddbins for a bottle of their own-label white wine. In truth, I wanted to look for some (read full article)
Vega Escal Priorat 2005
Priorat is an old wine region in Catalonia, Spain dating back to the 12th century. The wines are usually red, and big, and mostly composed of Grenache, Carignan and Syrah. This one in particular is 60% Carignan, 30% Grenache and 10% Syrah. At first, (read full article)
Media Round Up – Sunday 7th November 2009
Sunday Business Post – Tomas Clancy TO TRY :Croix Milhas, Ambré, AOC Rivesaltes NV, €6 (down from €12) for a half-bottle, until December 28 at Tesco (88) This example of one of the great dessert wines of France is from the Languedoc-Rouss (read full article)
Antech Blanquette de Limoux Méthode Ancestrale NV
I first tasted this wine at a Wine Society tasting and it was one of those wines you just don't forget about. I included some in my next order, and I think it will probably be a regular for me.This is an off-dry sparkling wine made from the Mauzac g (read full article)
le Soufflé october food & wine evening
Our September Food and Wine Evening will take place on Thursday the 10th and Wednesday the 23rd ( the 24th being a holiday ). We will be offering French Wines from: THE LANGUEDOC by DOMAINE GRIER (VILLIERA ESTATES ) OCTOBER 15th STANFORD HILLS – (read full article)
Les Quatres Clochers Chardonnay Réserve 2007
I frequently find that I need a Chardonnay, and I don't have any. It's not something I usually stock up on, and I really have no excuse not to do so. Some food just requires it - anything with a cream sauce, risotto, chicken, pasta carbonara, etc. (read full article)



