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Press Reviews
In making this its wine of the week, Daily Mail Weekend Magazine
(May 2008) described
it as ‘a juicy, plump, blackberry-soaked red with a smooth palate and a chirpy finish’.
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Olive Magazine (Sep 2008) mentions its soft, supple black and red plum fruit.
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Ham and High (Jan 2008) describe this wine as ‘deep purple red with lightly spiced
blackcurrant scent, and a great depth of fruit on the finish’. BBC Homes and Antiques say ‘its light bodied and spicy flavours made it a clear winner’.
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Try serving with
Fabulous with Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding! This wine is also a wonderful
compliment to Pork, especially if cooked with Apricots, Game, Steak, Turkey, Lamb and Black Berry desserts.
Try these recipe suggestions for some ideas; Pork with Pears and Prunes, Maple Glazed
Ham, Wood Pigeon with Pommes Anna, Bullfighters Beef Stew, Roast Shoulder of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary, Pork Chops, Creamy Cannellini Beans with Salsa Verde, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Grilled Steak,
Bubble and Squeak with Sausages, plus Onion Gravy, Game — All Types, Pot Roast Venison, Creamy Mash with Celeriac.
This wine is best served at 16-18 degrees centigrade
Previous and later vintage awards
Bronze medal winner:
2009 International Wine and Spirits Competition, 2009 SEVA Competition. 2003 International Wine and Spirits Competition and 2004 UKVA and SEVA Competitions.
Highly Commended: 2010 SEVA
Competition and UKVA Wine of the Year 2007 & 2008.
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