[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fblike style=”standard” showfaces=”false” width=”450″ verb=”like” font=”arial”] Bordeaux is arguably the best-known wine in the world after Champagne, but it has an image problem. Since the 1980s, younger people prefer to drink wine from elsewhere – usually the New World, meaning Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, Argentina, America. Our consumption of Bordeaux has…
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fblike style=”standard” showfaces=”false” width=”450″ verb=”like” font=”arial”] WineTrust is dedicated to bringing you a one-stop wine shop for the coming seasons (Christmas to follow shortly!). Whether its easy drinking, mid-week comfort wines; drinks to entertain friends and family; or it’s simply time to indulge in something special, consult our handy guide on what to drink over the…
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fblike style=”standard” showfaces=”false” width=”450″ verb=”like” font=”arial”] As the London Greek Wine Festival gets set to celebrate the best of Greece this weekend, WineTrust invites you to enjoy some of the country’s most acclaimed wines, regions and estates. This stunning spot on island of Santorini is loved by tourists the world over; however, the main attractions…
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fblike style=”standard” showfaces=”false” width=”450″ verb=”like” font=”arial”] Working with Richard Kelley MW and the team at Dreyfus Ashby, WineTrust is delighted to bring you Newton Johnson Family Vineyards – a fresh face for the South Africa portfolio. Also making its WineTrust debut is the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde valley, producing some equally beautiful wines to…
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fblike style=”standard” showfaces=”false” width=”450″ verb=”like” font=”arial”] We talk often about wine and food matchings for meat and fish, but what about vegetarian food? What do you drink with a veggie burger? What do you drink with tofu? Or avocado? By listing whether a wine contains animal products, Winetrust caters to vegetarians and vegans. Egg…
“Rioja’s great rival! Such is the reputation and wonderful terroir of this region that a nucleus of other top producers and wines has emerged over the years. Made with the same grapes and methods in general as Rioja, the Ribera del Duero region makes similar wines but they often have a richer, silkier texture and feel”…
“A beautiful wine of elegance and intensity, this medium bodied, dark plum/purple hued 2007 possesses a floral infused bouquet, sweet, plush, red and black fruit flavors and an endearing silky texture.” 90pts Robert Parker,Wine Advocat Highly Recommended Wine, “Good deep colour, attractive fragrant fruit, quite full and nicely ripe on attack” Decanter Magazine 2007…
“The respected wine writer Tim Atkin MW places these wines amongst his informal “first growth” Rioja category. On a personal level, I have tasted Murrieta for over 30 years and its level of quality and consistency has been remarkable, led by their flagship wine Ygay” Nick Adams MW In 1852 Luciano Ramón de Murrieta was…
“Mouthwatering and tingling with deliciousness… A wine that will probably give as much pleasure in its callow youth as it will with some mellowing age.” – Jancis Robinson MW 2012 Lowburn Ferry ‘Home Block’ Pinot Noir Central Otago is the southernmost vineyard area in the world! It is the one part of New Zealand…
The Alsace wines of Rolly-Gassmann have a unique style and wonderful varietal individuality – nothing short of small masterpieces. The fruit is rich and balanced with a vibrant acidity to form seductive wines that melt on the palate. Despite its relatively northern location, Alsace is the second driest and warmest region in France, after the…
“This single-vineyard Barbaresco opens with classic Nebbiolo aromas of violet, rose, spice and berry. The palate shows bright cherry and white pepper flavours and notes of menthol and eucalyptus… should age wonderfully” Wine Enthusiast 2010 Barbaresco Roncaglie This is the flagship wine of Poderi Colla and the epitome of “power and finesse”.…
“Subtle chocolate-cherry aroma – totally moreish and mouth-watering. Easy and smooth without being simple. There’s Syrah’s dark fruit and a hint of the floral side of Touriga, all well in harmony.” Jancis Robinson, MW 2013 Villiera ‘Down to Earth’ Red, Stellenbosch Villiera is a family run winery in the Stellenbosch region , close…
