21st March 2011
One of our most consistent performers has to be the Biferno Rosso Riserva, a Smooth and Silky Red Montepulciano Wine from Italy. So we were unsurprised to see this affordable classic featured in the Guardian by resident wine expert David Williams. David accurately describes it as ‘a mature, comfortingly old-fashioned wine [...] this has mellowed … Read more
11th December 2009
I’ve written elsewhere within this blog on the subject of my uneasy relationship with Champagne (in short – it’s overpriced and has a diminishing returns the more you pay). So when it comes to festive fizz I always like to seek out alternatives. This Christmas, the team at Classic Wine Direct have sourced their wines close to home… Read more
7th December 2009
Choosing the right wines for Christmas should be pretty straightforward right? Well it would be if it wasn’t for that Big Bird in the middle of the table. For me, Turkey is as problematic as curry when it comes to pairing food with wine. Too often the bird is dry and bland delivering little to the taste buds until it’s covered in g… Read more
25th October 2009
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