Guides & Education Writer
Speciality: Cocktail Culture, Tasting Technique, Wine Education, Mixology
David is a qualified sommelier turned writer who believes the best way to appreciate any wine is to understand it. His guides span wine regions, grape varieties, and tasting technique — from beginner-friendly introductions through to advanced food pairing and winemaking science. He writes educational content for OakyWine.Club. He ran the wine programme at a Michelin-starred restaurant in London for six years before dedicating himself to writing full-time. His first book, "The Grape Trail", is due for publication next year.
Review
Kellerei Terlan Terlaner Nova Domus 2022 — a red wine from Terlan. £56.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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March 17, 2026
Review
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2013 / Gift Box — a champagne wine from Taittinger. £165.00 from The Whis...
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March 16, 2026
Guide
Everything you need to know about red wine — from the major grape varieties and regions to serving tips, food pairings, ...
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March 15, 2026
Review
Adrien Renoir Le Cepage Verzy Grand Cru Champagne — a champagne wine from Adrien Renoir. £66.75 from The Whisky Exchange...
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March 14, 2026
Review
Billecart-Salmon delivers a champagne of real quality here — Chardonnay at its best, offering exceptional value at £56.9...
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March 13, 2026
Review
Ruinart Rose Champagne / Half-Bottle — a champagne wine from Ruinart. £53.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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March 13, 2026
Review
Domaine Lagille Grande Reserve NV Champagne — a champagne wine from Lagille. £56.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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March 13, 2026
Review
Gallimard Les Riceys Rose Brut Champagne — a champagne wine from Gallimard. £39.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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March 13, 2026
Review
Philipponnat Réserve Perpétuelle Non Dose Champagne — a champagne wine from Philipponnat. £49.25 from The Whisky Exchang...
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March 13, 2026
Review
Kopke 1975 Colheita Port — a fortified wine from Kopke. £139.00 from The Whisky Exchange.
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March 12, 2026
Review
Lustau VORS Palo Cortado 30 Year Old Sherry — a fortified wine from Lustau. £86.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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March 10, 2026
Review
Louis Roederer delivers a champagne of real quality here — Pinot Noir at its best (magnum), offering prestige at £1500.0...
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March 10, 2026
Review
Regi Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne — a champagne wine from Regi. £68.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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March 9, 2026
Review
Manon Boutillez-Guer Rayon de Lumière BdB Brut Nature NV Champagne — a champagne wine from Manon Boutillez-Guer. £68.75 ...
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March 8, 2026
Review
Weninger Franz Plays with Szürke & Fehér & Kék 2023 Sopron — a red wine from Weninger. £26.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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March 8, 2026
Review
Laherte Freres Rose de Meunier NV Champagne / Extra Brut — a champagne wine from Laherte. £54.95 from The Whisky Exchang...
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March 8, 2026
Review
Grahams delivers a fortified of real quality here — Touriga Nacional at its best, offering prestige at £125.00.
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March 7, 2026
Review
Champagne Vadin-Plateau Origines NV — a champagne wine from Vadin-Plateau. £49.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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March 6, 2026
Review
Hidalgo delivers a fortified of real quality here — Palomino Fino at its best, offering prestige at £80.95.
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March 4, 2026
Review
Henriot Brut Souverain NV Champagne — a champagne wine from Henriot. £39.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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March 4, 2026
Review
Domaine Charvin Cotes-du-Rhone Blanc 2024 — a white wine from Charvin. £29.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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March 3, 2026
Review
The Hilt Estate Chardonnay 2021 — a white wine from The Hilt. £56.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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March 3, 2026
Review
Philipponnat Royale Reserve Brut Rose Champagne — a champagne wine from Philipponnat. £58.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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March 3, 2026
Review
Lamiable Grand Cru Extra Brut Souffle d'Etoiles NV Champagne — a champagne wine from Lamiable. £44.25 from The Whisky Ex...
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March 3, 2026
Review
Telmont delivers a champagne of real quality here — Chardonnay at its best, offering exceptional value at £72.95.
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March 2, 2026
Review
Laurent-Perrier Rose NV Champagne / Magnum — a champagne wine from Laurent-Perrier. £170.00 from The Whisky Exchange.
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March 1, 2026
Review
Besserat de Bellefon Brut Millesime 2008 / Gift Box — a champagne wine from Besserat de Bellefon. £89.75 from The Whisky...
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March 1, 2026
Review
Soalheiro Alvarinho 2024 — a red wine from Soalheiro. £22.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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February 28, 2026
Review
Gosset Petite Douceur Rose Extra Dry NV Champagne — a champagne wine from Gosset. £69.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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February 25, 2026
Review
Harveys Bristol Cream Sherry — a fortified wine from Harveys. £14.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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February 23, 2026
Review
Wild House Grenache Rose 2025 — a rosé wine from Wild House. £11.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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February 22, 2026
Review
Valdespino Pedro Ximenez Niños VORS — a dessert wine from Valdespino. £130.00 from The Whisky Exchange.
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February 20, 2026
Review
Germano Barolo Serralunga d'Alba 2021 — a red wine from Germano. £46.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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February 18, 2026
Review
Agrapart & Fils Terroirs GC Blanc de Blancs Champagne — a champagne wine from Agrapart & Fils. £88.50 from The Whisky Ex...
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February 18, 2026
Review
Philippe Glavier Genesis NV Blanc de Blancs Champagne — a champagne wine from Glavier Genesis. £79.95 from The Whisky Ex...
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February 17, 2026
Review
Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2012 Champagne / Gift Box — a champagne wine from Billecart-Salmon. ...
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February 17, 2026
Review
Henri Giraud Dame-Jane Rose Champagne — a champagne wine from Henri Giraud. £84.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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February 15, 2026
Review
Collet Brut NV Champagne — a champagne wine from Collet. £36.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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February 14, 2026
Review
Aldo Viola Krimiso Cataratto 2019 — a red wine from Aldo Viola. £33.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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February 13, 2026
Review
Champagne Deutz Brut 2016 — a champagne wine from Deutz. £68.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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February 12, 2026
Review
Sepp Moser Fundamental Gruner Veltliner 2021 — a red wine from Sepp Moser. £28.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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February 12, 2026
Review
Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne / Half Bottle — a champagne wine from Moet & Chandon. £29.75 from The Whisky Exch...
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February 9, 2026
Review
Dosnon delivers a champagne of real quality here — Pinot Noir at its best, offering exceptional value at £49.95.
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February 9, 2026
Review
Rancio Sec de Maccabeu Domaine de Rancy 2011 — a red wine from De Rancy. £30.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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February 8, 2026
Review
Grace Koshu Hishiyama 2023 Private Reserve — a red wine from grace. £27.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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February 8, 2026
Review
Ramos Pinto Collector Reserva Ruby Port — a fortified wine from Ramos Pinto. £20.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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February 6, 2026
Review
Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2013 Champagne / Magnum — a champagne wine from Perrier-Jouët. £405.00 from The Whisky Exchan...
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February 6, 2026
Review
Kopke 10 Year Old White Port / Half Bottle — a fortified wine from Kopke. £22.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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February 3, 2026
Review
Taylor's 30 Year Old Tawny Port — a fortified wine from Taylor's. £114.00 from The Whisky Exchange.
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February 3, 2026
Review
Hugues Godme Les Terres D'Unions 1er Cru NV — a champagne wine from Hugues Godme. £57.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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February 2, 2026
Review
Alta Alella Dolc Mataro 2021 / Half Bottle — a red wine from Alta Alella. £21.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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February 2, 2026
Review
Helene Beaugrand Derriere La Cabane Blancs de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne — a champagne wine from Helene Beaugrand. £77....
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February 1, 2026
Review
Champagne Lallier R.020 Brut NV Champagne — a champagne wine from Lallier. £49.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 31, 2026
Review
Paul Dethune Grand Cru NV Champagne — a champagne wine from Paul Dethune. £46.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 31, 2026
Review
Pyramid Valley North Canterbury Orange 2020 — a orange wine from Pyramid Valley. £29.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 29, 2026
Review
Langham Corallian Classic Cuvee NV — a red wine from Langham. £33.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 28, 2026
Review
A'Vita Rosato 2023 — a rosé wine from A'Vita. £25.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 28, 2026
Review
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Brut NV Champagne / Half Bottle — a champagne wine from Laurent-Perrier. £30.95 from The Whisky...
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January 28, 2026
Review
Hajdu Grenache 2021 — a red wine from Hajdu. £48.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 28, 2026
Review
Lindisfarne Spiced Mead — a red wine from Lindisfarne. £12.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 26, 2026
Review
Lorca Fantasia Torrontes 2023 — a red wine from Lorca. £15.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 26, 2026
Review
Champagne Gounel Lassalle Esprit Voyageur 1er Cru Brut Nature Champagne — a champagne wine from Gounel Lassalle. £46.95 ...
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January 25, 2026
Review
Gutierrez Colosia Amontillado Seco — a red wine from Gutierrez Colosia. £29.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 24, 2026
Review
Laherte Freres Les Empreintes Extra Brut 2018 Champagne — a champagne wine from Laherte. £95.95 from The Whisky Exchange...
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January 22, 2026
Review
Tanca Nica Red Label 2022 / Single Vineyard — a red wine from Tanca Nica. £65.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 22, 2026
Review
Reservas Especiales Pedro Ximenez Cardenal Cisneros / Romate — a dessert wine from Romate. £38.25 from The Whisky Exchan...
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January 21, 2026
Review
Moët & Chandon 2016 Vintage Champagne — a champagne wine from Moet & Chandon. £71.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 21, 2026
Review
Henners Gardner Street Classic 2023 — a red wine from Henners. £17.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 20, 2026
Review
Graham's 2016 Vintage Port — a fortified wine from Grahams. £87.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 19, 2026
Review
Gonzalez Byass Leonor Palo Cortado Sherry / 12 Year Old — a fortified wine from Gonzalez Byass. £20.95 from The Whisky E...
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January 19, 2026
Review
Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 2016 / Gift Box — a champagne wine from Louis Roederer. £263.00 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 19, 2026
Review
Quinta do Noval Nacional 2011 Port — a fortified wine from Quinta do Noval. £1575.00 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 15, 2026
Cocktail
A centuries-old drink of heated port wine spiked with roasted orange and warming spices — The Bishop is the sophisticate...
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January 15, 2026
Review
Taylor's delivers a fortified of real quality here — Touriga Nacional at its best, offering prestige at £259.00.
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January 14, 2026
Review
Laurent-Perrier Alexandra Rose 2004 — a champagne wine from Laurent-Perrier. £350.00 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 13, 2026
Review
Anysbos Disdit 2021 — a red wine from Anysbos. £26.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 13, 2026
Review
La Borderie delivers a champagne of real quality here — Chardonnay at its best, offering exceptional value at £63.75.
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January 11, 2026
Review
Domaine Bohn Le Coup de Jus 2023 — a red wine from Bohn. £28.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 11, 2026
Review
Krug 2011 Brut Champagne — a champagne wine from Krug. £346.00 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 11, 2026
Review
Andre Jacquart Le Mesnil Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc Brut Nature — a champagne wine from Andre Jacquart. £59.95 from The Wh...
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January 10, 2026
Review
Montagny 1er Cru Grappe d'Or Feuillat-Juillot 2023 — a red wine from Feuillat-Juillot. £33.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 10, 2026
Review
Roland Champion Eclat de Craie NV Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne — a champagne wine from Roland Champion. £45.25 fr...
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January 10, 2026
Cocktail
Red Bordeaux lengthened with soda, sweetened with curaçao, and studded with cucumber and mint — the Claret Cup is the fo...
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January 10, 2026
Review
Gosset Extra Brut Champagne — a champagne wine from Gosset. £47.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 9, 2026
Review
Laurent-Perrier Rose NV / Mr & Mr Tin — a champagne wine from Laurent-Perrier. £81.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 8, 2026
Review
Adami Prosecco Bosco di Gica / Magnum — a sparkling wine from Adami. £44.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 8, 2026
Review
Guy Méa Rosa Delice Premier Cru NV Champagne — a champagne wine from Guy Mea. £46.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 7, 2026
Review
Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas Francois 2008 / Magnum — a champagne wine from Billecart-Salmon. £335.00 from The Whisky ...
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January 6, 2026
Review
Pierre Peters Cuvee de Reserve Blanc de Blancs Champagne — a champagne wine from Pierre Peters. £53.50 from The Whisky E...
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January 5, 2026
Cocktail
Red wine and Coca-Cola. Yes, really. Born at a Basque festival in 1972, Kalimotxo sounds absurd and tastes incredible — ...
David Thornton
January 5, 2026
Review
Bollinger R.D 2008 / Gift Box — a champagne wine from Bollinger. £350.00 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 4, 2026
Review
Palmer & Co delivers a champagne of real quality here — Pinot Noir at its best, offering exceptional value at £67.50.
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January 4, 2026
Review
Gosset Grand Millesime Brut 2016 Champagne — a champagne wine from Gosset. £84.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 4, 2026
Review
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose NV Champagne / Gift Box — a champagne wine from Billecart-Salmon. £75.95 from The Whisky Exch...
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January 3, 2026
Review
Gonzalez Byass Noe / 30 Year Old / Pedro Ximenez Sherry — a fortified wine from Gonzalez Byass. £28.25 from The Whisky E...
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January 3, 2026
Review
Bollinger PN AYC 2018 Champagne — a champagne wine from Bollinger. £94.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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January 2, 2026
Review
Telmont delivers a champagne of real quality here — Chardonnay at its best, offering exceptional value at £49.75.
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January 1, 2026
Review
Rubis delivers a fortified of real quality here — Tempranillo at its best, offering exceptional value at £13.95.
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January 1, 2026
Review
Kellerei Terlan Quarz Sauvignon Blanc 2022 / Magnum — a white wine from Kellerei Terlan. £135.00 from The Whisky Exchang...
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December 28, 2025
Review
Gosset Celebris Blanc de Blancs 2012 — a champagne wine from Gosset. £250.00 from The Whisky Exchange.
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December 27, 2025
Review
Niepoort White Rabbit Dry White Port — a fortified wine from Niepoort. £22.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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December 25, 2025
Review
Kellerei Terlan Quarz Sauvignon Blanc 2023 — a white wine from Terlan. £64.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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December 24, 2025
Review
Pelee Island Vidal Ice Wine 2023 — a dessert wine from Pelee Island. £59.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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December 24, 2025
Review
Pont Bourceau Vin de France Chenin Blanc 2023 — a white wine from Pont Bourceau. £25.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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December 23, 2025
Review
Digby Leander Pink NV — a red wine from Digby. £34.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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December 23, 2025
Review
Chapel Down Kit's Coty Coeur De Cuvee 2016 — a red wine from Chapel Down. £120.00 from The Whisky Exchange.
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December 23, 2025
Review
Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini Clos St Denis Grand Cru 2019 — a red wine from Heresztyn-Mazzini. £230.00 from The Whisky Exch...
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December 22, 2025
Review
Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs Champagne — a champagne wine from Billecart-Salmon. £74.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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December 20, 2025
Review
Il Ghizzano 2020 / Rosso Tenuta di Ghizzano — a red wine from Il Ghizzano. £21.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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December 20, 2025
Review
Terra de Falanis Bla Bla Bla White 2022 — a white wine from Terra de Falanis. £13.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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December 20, 2025
Cocktail
Half wine, half sparkling water — the Wine Spritzer is the most underrated cocktail in the world. Light, refreshing, and...
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December 20, 2025
Review
Taylor's 2019 Late Bottled Vintage Port / Gift Box — a fortified wine from Taylor's. £19.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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December 19, 2025
Review
Bottega Gold Prosecco — a sparkling wine from Bottega. £21.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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December 19, 2025
Review
Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum — a champagne wine from Telmont. £321.00 from The Whisky Exchange.
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December 18, 2025
Review
Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé 2014 Champagne / Formafantasma Cocoon Gift Box — a champagne wine from Perrier-Jouët. £2...
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December 17, 2025
Review
Egly Ouriet Les Vignes de Vrigny 1er Cru Brut Champagne — a champagne wine from Egly-Ouriet. £74.95 from The Whisky Exch...
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December 17, 2025
Cocktail
Equal parts Champagne and orange juice — the Mimosa was invented at the Hôtel Ritz Paris in 1925 and has been the corner...
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December 15, 2025
Review
Graham's Late Bottled Vintage 2019 Port — a fortified wine from Grahams. £17.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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December 11, 2025
Review
Valdespino Amontillado Tio Diego — a red wine from Valdespino. £25.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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December 11, 2025
Cocktail
Invented at Harry's Bar in Venice in 1948, the Bellini combines white peach purée with Prosecco for a cocktail so elegan...
David Thornton
December 10, 2025
Review
Bereche & Fils Les Beaux Regards 1er Cru Extra Brut 2020 — a champagne wine from Bereche & Fils. £103.00 from The Whisky...
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December 9, 2025
Review
Andre Jacquart Le Mesnil Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2012 — a champagne wine from Andre Jacquart. £145.00 from The Whisky ...
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December 6, 2025
Cocktail
Warm red wine infused with cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and citrus — mulled wine has been taking the edge off winter si...
David Thornton
December 5, 2025
Review
Domaine Oudin Chablis Les Serres 2022 — a red wine from Oudin. £39.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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December 4, 2025
Review
Jacques Lassaigne Les Vignes de Montgueux / Magnum — a champagne wine from Jacques Lassaigne. £130.00 from The Whisky Ex...
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December 3, 2025
Review
Ken Forrester The FMC 2024 — a red wine from Ken Forrester. £48.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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December 2, 2025
Cocktail
A measure of blackcurrant liqueur topped with Champagne — the Kir Royale is the most elegant two-ingredient cocktail eve...
David Thornton
December 1, 2025
Review
Kopke 40 Year Old Tawny Port — a fortified wine from Kopke. £98.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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November 30, 2025
Review
Coteaux du Loir Vieilles Vignes Eparses Domaine de Belliviere 2020 — a red wine from De Belliviere. £46.75 from The Whis...
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November 28, 2025
Review
Chateau Ste Anne Bandol Rouge 2021 — a red wine from Ste Anne. £38.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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November 27, 2025
Review
Cedric Bouchard Val Vilaine Roses de Jeanne Brut 2022 — a champagne wine from Cedric Bouchard. £118.00 from The Whisky E...
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November 27, 2025
Review
Carlos Raposo Definido Tinto 2019 — a red wine from Carlos Raposo. £59.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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November 24, 2025
Review
Pierre Moncuit Delos Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne — a champagne wine from Pierre Moncuit. £47.25 from The Whisky ...
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November 24, 2025
Review
Domaine Pattes Loup Chablis Vent d'Ange 2022 — a red wine from Pattes Loup. £48.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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November 23, 2025
Review
Croft Quinta Da Roeda Port 2005 — a fortified wine from Croft. £28.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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November 22, 2025
Review
Daniel Bouland Chiroubles 2024 — a red wine from Daniel Bouland. £27.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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November 22, 2025
Review
Duval-Leroy Extra Brut Prestige 1er Cru NV Champagne — a champagne wine from Duval-Leroy. £57.75 from The Whisky Exchang...
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November 21, 2025
Guide
A practical tour through the world's most important grape varieties — what they taste like, where they shine, and which ...
David Thornton
November 20, 2025
Cocktail
Three parts Prosecco, two parts Aperol, one part soda — the Aperol Spritz is the unofficial drink of European summer. Bi...
David Thornton
November 20, 2025
Review
Chapel Down A Touch of Sparkle 2023 — a red wine from Chapel Down. £15.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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November 19, 2025
Review
Taylor's First Estate Reserve Port — a fortified wine from Taylor's. £16.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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November 17, 2025
Review
Romate Old & Plus Pedro Ximenez Sherry / 20 Year Old — a fortified wine from Romate. £80.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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November 17, 2025
Review
Cockburn delivers a fortified of real quality here — Touriga Nacional at its best, offering exceptional value at £24.25.
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November 16, 2025
Review
Launay Horiot delivers a red of real quality here — Pinot Noir at its best, offering exceptional value at £74.95.
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November 16, 2025
Review
Gosset Grande Reserve Brut — a champagne wine from Gosset. £56.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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November 16, 2025
Review
Quinta do Noval Nacional 2004 Port — a fortified wine from Quinta do Noval. £595.00 from The Whisky Exchange.
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November 15, 2025
Cocktail
The ultimate party wine cocktail. Bold red wine, fresh fruit, citrus, and a splash of brandy — Sangria turns an ordinary...
David Thornton
November 15, 2025
Review
Sandeman 20 Year Old Tawny Port — a fortified wine from Sandeman. £48.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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November 14, 2025
Review
La Cayetana Syrah 2021 — a red wine from La Cayetana. £22.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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November 13, 2025
Review
Domaine La Borderie Douce Folie Extra Brut Rose NV Champagne — a champagne wine from La Borderie. £61.75 from The Whisky...
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November 13, 2025
Review
Chapel Down delivers a white of real quality here — Chardonnay at its best, offering exceptional value at £60.95.
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November 13, 2025
Review
Gusbourne Blanc De Blancs 2019 Sparkling Wine — a sparkling wine from Gusbourne. £63.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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November 11, 2025
Review
Gonzalez Byass La Concha Medium Sherry — a fortified wine from Gonzalez Byass. £12.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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November 10, 2025
Review
Perrier Jouet Grand Brut NV / Magnum — a champagne wine from Perrier-Jouët. £112.00 from The Whisky Exchange.
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November 9, 2025
Review
Dulce Nombre 1986 Palomino / Gonzalez Byass — a red wine from Gonzalez Byass. £79.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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November 7, 2025
Review
Jean-Marc Charpentier Terre d'Emotion BdN Extra Brut Champagne — a champagne wine from Jean-Marc Charpentier. £54.75 fro...
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November 7, 2025
Review
Laurent-Perrier delivers a champagne of real quality here — Chardonnay at its best, offering prestige at £215.00.
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November 7, 2025
Review
Barbadillo delivers a fortified of real quality here — Palomino Fino at its best (half bottle), offering exceptional val...
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November 7, 2025
Review
Dujac delivers a white of real quality here — Chardonnay at its best, offering prestige at £199.00.
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November 4, 2025
Review
Lindisfarne Elderflower Mead — a red wine from Lindisfarne. £12.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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November 3, 2025
Review
Balthasar Ress Von Unserm Dry Riesling 2024 — a white wine from Balthasar Ress. £21.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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November 3, 2025
Review
Chapel Down Chardonnay 2023 — a white wine from Chapel Down. £15.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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November 1, 2025
Review
Taylor's 2016 Vintage Port — a fortified wine from Taylor's. £92.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 31, 2025
Review
Bonnaire delivers a champagne of real quality here — Chardonnay at its best, offering exceptional value at £43.50.
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October 30, 2025
Guide
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October 30, 2025
Review
Lelarge-Pugeot Les Meuniers de Clémence 2016 — a champagne wine from Lelarge-Pugeot. £66.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 29, 2025
Review
Guillaume Sergent Les Pres Dieu 1er Cru Champagne — a champagne wine from Guillaume Sergent. £58.25 from The Whisky Exch...
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October 28, 2025
Review
Font-Mars Picpoul de Pinet 2024 — a red wine from Font-Mars. £15.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 28, 2025
Review
Andre Colonge Beaujolais Village 2023 — a red wine from Andre Colonge. £15.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 27, 2025
Review
Louis Roederer Rose Vintage 2017 — a champagne wine from Louis Roederer. £84.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 27, 2025
Review
Champagne Coessens Largillier Blanc de Noirs NV — a champagne wine from Coessens. £72.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 27, 2025
Review
Eugenio Rosi Riflesso Rosi 2022 — a red wine from Eugenio Rosi. £25.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 24, 2025
Review
Quinta da Pedra Escrita Tinto 2021 — a red wine from Quinta da Pedra Escrita. £28.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 22, 2025
Review
Perrier-Jouët 2014 Belle Epoque Rosé — a champagne wine from Perrier-Jouët. £256.00 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 22, 2025
Review
Pol Roger delivers a champagne of real quality here — Chardonnay at its best (magnum), offering prestige at £105.00.
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October 21, 2025
Review
Pierre Legras Monographie Brut Nature Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru — a champagne wine from Pierre Legras. £52.95 from The Wh...
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October 21, 2025
Review
Charles Heidsieck Millesime 2012 Champagne / Magnum — a champagne wine from Charles Heidsieck. £261.00 from The Whisky E...
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October 20, 2025
Review
Egon Muller Le Gallais Wiltinger Braune Kupp Riesling Kabinett 2021 — a white wine from Egon Muller. £74.95 from The Whi...
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October 20, 2025
Review
Frerejean Freres Rose NV Champagne — a champagne wine from Frerejean Freres. £74.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 19, 2025
Review
Barbadillo delivers a fortified of real quality here — Palomino Fino at its best (half bottle), offering exceptional val...
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October 19, 2025
Review
Gusbourne Blanc de Noirs 2020 — a white wine from Gusbourne. £59.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 18, 2025
Review
Champagne Guy de Forez Les Riceys Brut Tradition NV — a champagne wine from Guy de Forez. £39.50 from The Whisky Exchang...
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October 17, 2025
Review
Jasnieres Les Premices Domaine de Belliviere 2022 — a red wine from De Belliviere. £26.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 16, 2025
Review
La Gitana Amontillado Seco Napoleon / Hidalgo — a red wine from Hidalgo. £16.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 15, 2025
Review
La Bota De Florpower 114 MMXXI / Equipo Navazos — a red wine from Equipo Navazos. £28.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 15, 2025
Review
Fernando de Castilla Antique Palo Cortado — a red wine from Fernando de Castilla. £53.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 14, 2025
Review
Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial Champagne / Half Bottle — a champagne wine from Moet & Chandon. £34.50 from The Whisky Exch...
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October 13, 2025
Review
O Casal Albarino Bodegas Boado Chaves 2023 — a red wine from Boado Chaves. £25.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 12, 2025
Review
Croft 2009 Vintage Port — a fortified wine from Croft. £61.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 11, 2025
Review
Emilio Hidalgo La Panesa Fino NV — a red wine from Emilio Hidalgo. £59.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 11, 2025
Review
Laurent-Perrier Alexandra Rose 2012 Champagne — a champagne wine from Laurent-Perrier. £347.00 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 10, 2025
Review
Duval-Leroy delivers a champagne of real quality here — Chardonnay at its best (magnum), offering prestige at £525.00.
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October 9, 2025
Review
Flint Vineyards Bacchus Fume 2021 — a red wine from Flint Vineyards. £24.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 8, 2025
Review
Fonseca 2011 Vintage Port / Methuselah — a fortified wine from Fonseca. £899.00 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 8, 2025
Review
Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne — a champagne wine from Moet & Chandon. £50.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 8, 2025
Review
Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie / Cellared 2017 — a champagne wine from Charles Heidsieck. £525.00 from The Whisky E...
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October 8, 2025
Review
Agrapart & Fils Venus Grand Cru 2017 Brut Nature Champagne — a champagne wine from Agrapart & Fils. £250.00 from The Whi...
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October 7, 2025
Review
Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port — a fortified wine from Grahams. £18.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 6, 2025
Review
Birichino Scylla 2019 — a red wine from Birichino. £26.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 5, 2025
Review
Egon Muller Scharzhof QBA Riesling 2020 — a white wine from Egon Muller. £54.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 5, 2025
Review
Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus Non Dose 2017 — a champagne wine from Larmandier-Bernier. £94.95 from The Whisky Exch...
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October 3, 2025
Review
Niepoort 10 Year Old Tawny Port — a fortified wine from Niepoort. £44.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 2, 2025
Review
Drappier Quattuor Blanc de Quatre Blancs — a champagne wine from Drappier. £110.00 from The Whisky Exchange.
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October 1, 2025
Review
Radford Dale Vinum Chardonnay 2023 — a white wine from Radford Dale. £15.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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September 29, 2025
Review
Niepoort Tawny Dee Port — a fortified wine from Niepoort. £23.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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September 29, 2025
Review
Quinta do Vesuvio 2019 Vintage Port — a fortified wine from Quinta do Vesuvio. £67.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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September 27, 2025
Review
Vincent Bliard Fondamentaux NV Champagne — a champagne wine from Vincent Bliard. £44.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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September 26, 2025
Review
Billecart-Salmon Le Clos St Hilaire 2005 — a champagne wine from Billecart-Salmon. £465.00 from The Whisky Exchange.
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September 25, 2025
Review
Drappier Brut Nature Zéro Dosage NV Champagne — a champagne wine from Drappier. £54.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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September 25, 2025
Review
Mullineux Signature Swartland Syrah 2022 — a red wine from Mullineux. £33.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
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September 24, 2025
Review
Bruno Paillard Blanc de Blancs Gourmand 2014 Champagne — a champagne wine from Bruno Paillard. £97.95 from The Whisky Ex...
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September 23, 2025
Review
Clos du Jaugueyron Margaux 2019 — a red wine from Clos du Jaugueyron. £82.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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September 22, 2025
Review
Emilio Hidalgo Marques de Rodil Palo Cortado — a red wine from Emilio Hidalgo. £70.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
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September 21, 2025
Review
Fernando de Castilla Classic Amontillado — a red wine from Fernando de Castilla. £21.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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September 21, 2025
Review
Barbadillo Oloroso Full Dry — a red wine from Barbadillo. £14.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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September 20, 2025
Review
Thierry Pillot delivers a white of real quality here — Chardonnay at its best, offering prestige at £199.00.
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September 19, 2025
