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Graham Beck Cuvée Clive 2019🍾- an extraordinary and exclusive Cap Classique, which represents the very pinnacle of traditional method effervescence crafted by @grahambeckbubbly

It is the ultimate expression of Graham Beck’s dedication to creating meticulously fine sparkling wines of distinction, complexity and world-class excellence.

A meticulously selection of 81% Chardonnay grown on limestone rich soils in Robertson, and 19% Pinot Noir from a single block planted on table mountain sandstone in Durbanville, were fermented in mixed barrels and stainless steel tanks separately, before blended together for 2nd fermentation inside the bottle. After 5.5 years ageing on its lees, it was disgorged at 5.5g/L dosage.

Enjoyed in @lehmannreimsfrance Synergie 60cl designed by renowned sommelier @phil_jamesse ,the perfect glass to unveil the finest effervescence, allowing delicate aromas and flavours to evolve.

Alluring aromas of lemon zest & white blossoms abound, followed by juicy flavours of white peach, fresh pears, combined with subtle hints of roasted nuts, brioche and baking spices. A umami and savoury finish lingered long after each sip.

Paired with strawberries, smoked trout, and Brillat-Savarin - my favourite soft cheese with ultra creaminess to accompany the prestigious bubbles.

*Sample kindly gifted 💛
Bottle available @majesticwine at £58

#southafricanwine #capclassique #grahambeck #sparklingwine #lehmannglass

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lashings of black fruit yumminess in this velvety cabernet franc @joseph_mellot

#cabernetfranc #redwinelovers #redwinedrinks #saumurchampigny #slakemagazine

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Uncomplicated, downable, delicious - classic red Côtes du Rhône from Michel Chapoutier, one of the two Rhône heavyweights (poids lourd, as they say in France; E. Guigal is the other one). It’s the sort of wine that takes the last gasps of summer in its stride and then slips effortlessly into the cool weather, blustery winds, dark evenings and warming casseroles of autumn and winter. And it’s on a ‘rollback’, price, which generally means a long term price reduction, so it’s a very good value (for the quality) £8.75. More on my website where it’s #wineoftheweek

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The progression of English sparkling wines has been more impressive than ever.

It’s now common to see BdB and BdN over 5yrs on the lees, with exceptional late disgorgement releases spent over 8-10yrs on the lees (@extonparkvineyard @roebuckestates )

Acidity used to be a concern but now what we celebrate under global warming. The phenolic ripeness has increased, while the dosage level has decreased - many below 5g (e.g. @the_weyborne_estate ). When the ingredients are good, you don’t need much seasoning! Some are even practicing no Malo for extra vibrancy.

Neutral barrel is used a lot for base wines, with the majority kept below 10% for a gentle touch of roundness. Although some have already launched full barrel-aged cuvées (@gusbourne_wine OR / @extonparkvineyard M. Isaac).

@domaine.hugo uses amphora for its base wine, in addition to its organic viticulture and “nothing added” hands-off approach, the wines were amazingly translucent and energetic.

With grower champagnes, the fermentation vessels include concrete eggs, terracotta, enamel tanks… all is to maximise complexity while preserving purity. I can see such diversity coming this way very soon.

Single plot, single clone (BdN @simpsonswine ), as well as experiments on yeast strains are well underway (@blackchalkwine ). Perpetual reserves still remain a rarity built on time and heritage, whereas @langhamwinery is already leading the trend by launching a perpetual cuvée.

Two differences:

MV releases are popular with grower champagnes, with the majority (base wine) from a single harvest, plus 20-40% reserve wines to add depth & structure. With English sparkling wines, single vintage wines dominate the current releases.

“Tirage liège” (lees ageing on natural cork) is common with grower champagnes over 4-5yrs lees aging. This has not been practiced with English sparkling, potentially due to requirement of specific type of bottling plus extra labour for manual disgorgement. However, English producers tend to lay down their bottles for 6m-2yrs after disgorgement to gain integration and complexity before release, whereas grower champagnes are often released soon after disgorgement.

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With Fairtrade Fortnight starting next week, I wanted to do something a little different on @prynhawndas4c - The challenge? Find wines that are not only genuinely delicious - but wines where every sip does something good in the world. And a drink that turns food waste into something spectacular.

Thank you to the brilliant @sian_elizabeth_thomas Thomas and @owaingwynedd for thoughtful conversation about these wines - and to @shar_louise3 and @mikeydenman for being such brilliant company in the studio.

Here’s what we poured 👇

🇿🇦 KLEINE ZALZE CHENIN BLANC BLEND 2025 - Fairtrade certified. Fresh white peach, pineapple, melon and a zesty citrus finish. Generous, textured and brilliantly priced. And every bottle supports fair wages, safe conditions and community projects for the people who grow the grapes. This is South Africa at its most vibrant and ethical. 🌿 @tesco

🇦🇷 EL ESTECO DON DAVID CABERNET SAUVIGNON - From vineyards at 1,700 metres in Argentina’s Calchaquí Valley. Cassis, spice, roasted coffee and dark chocolate. A wine of genuine elegance from one of the oldest wineries in the region, founded in 1892. Argentina is one of the world’s great Fairtrade wine countries - and this bottle tells that story beautifully. @coopuk

🍷 JOURNEY’S END ‘SIR LOWRY’ CABERNET SAUVIGNON - B Corp certified, sustainably produced, and currently reduced from £15 to £10. Dark plum, blackcurrant, 18 months in French oak and a chocolatey finish. Made by the Gabb family, originally from Shropshire, who are proving that ethics and excellence are not a compromise. They are the standard. Stunning wine! @waitrose

🍊 FLAWSOME! DRINKS - Based in Cwmbrân, South Wales. 105 million fruits saved from waste so far. 13 Great Taste awards. B Corp certified. Cold-pressed from wonky, surplus fruit that would otherwise be thrown away - and the result tastes extraordinary. This is sustainability you can genuinely taste. @flawsomedrinks

📺 Watch on @s4c Clic and @bbciplayer - search Prynhawn Da

#instawine #fairtrade

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#winelover #tasting #notes #review #september

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#wine #instawine #derbyshire #life #magazine

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#derbyshire #life #magazine #review #icecream

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M Chapoutier La Combe Pilate Esteban 2024 • I have something very special for you today - a sparkling wine made from Viognier. Organic and biodynamically farmed grapes, grown on northeast facing slopes have been hand-harvested to craft this tipple and the bubbles have been created using the méthod Champenoise. Following this, the transfer method has been used for disgorgement. The transfer method involves placing all the, already sparkling, wine into pressurised tanks. Spent lees are filtered out under constant pressure, which is more cost effect than individual ridding and disgorgement, before the wine is moved into final bottles. No liqueur d’expédition was added to this expression so our sparkling Viognier is also Brut Nature. • Rhône Valley - Vin de France 100% Viognier Hand harvested Traditional Method Fermentation
Maturation - 12 months - Lees contact Transfer Method Disgorgement - Brut Nature •
Rising through the medium lemon hue, the delicate bubbles create a fine mousse that delivers a bouquet of soft florals and white fruit. Orange blossom and lavender, lemon and bergamot - the medium (+) intensity nose is both flowery and bright. The palate experience is creamy yet lively and nimble from high acidity, low alcohol and medium (-) body. Green and yellow apple, pear, plus white peach and currant are delivered with elegance - the fizz and acidity bring a restrained energy to the more subtle stone fruit. Depth is evident in the toasted brioche that underpins the most developed of aromas - underripe pineapple and guava. I’d love to taste this again in 4-5 years as the medium (+) flavour intensity is ample enough to allow for some cellaring. The medium (+) finish ends on lemon peel and peach skin. • This is Viognier, but not as you know it. Still heady and floral but lighter, brighter and leaner than any expression I’ve ever had. The only thing missing is the rest of the case for my cellar. • Sampled gifted by R&R Teamwork - Wine available online from Noble Green Wines. Other stockists tagged below.
• @Noble_Green_Wines @CampbellsofLeyburn1868 @PCWine @M_Chapoutier @RandRDrinkers • #instawin

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🍷 Inzuzo

🗣️ “Born among the vineyards of South Africa’s Western Cape, this Malbec is a celebration of what can happen when wine, opportunity, and community come together. Inzuzo, meaning “reward” or “benefit” in Zulu, is majority-owned by the people who work the vineyards and cellar, with profits supporting projects in Sir Lowry’s Pass Village. Concentrated red berries and dark, sun-ripened plum meet rich dark chocolate, lifted by a bright freshness that gives every sip a sense of generosity.”

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🗓️ 2024

📍 The Inzuzo Wine Company, Western Cape, South Africa

🍇 Malbec (13% ABV)

📝 Presenting a rich, ruby-crimson hue in the glass with vibrant purple flashes along the rim. On the nose, it opens with a highly expressive and concentrated bouquet, showcasing upfront aromas of sweet, sun-ripened red plum, wild raspberries, and crushed redcurrants. These bright fruit notes are elegantly layered with subtle hints of warming spice and a faint earthy depth. On the palate, the wine is beautifully medium to full bodied and fluid, with a plush core of juicy red berries and succulent dark fruits. Complex undertones of smooth dark chocolate and fine baking cocoa emerge. Remarkably balanced and approachable, it boasts a finely textured, velvet-like tannin structure that integrates effortlessly with a fresh, lively acidity. The finish is remarkably clean, supple, and long, leaving a satisfying, juicy echo of red plums and soft cocoa that lingers pleasantly on the tongue. It pairs wonderfully with slow-roasted pork belly, flame-grilled beef burgers, rich tomato-based pasta dishes, or a rustic platter of cured meats and hard cheeses.

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#redwinediaries #redwine #wine #winetasting #redwines

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Your style can absolutely be improved by your friendships.

Sometimes it takes a friend seeing something in your wardrobe that you’ve completely fallen out of love with to make you see it differently. A different perspective, a bit of encouragement and someone saying “WAIT, you look bloody amazing in that” can give an old favourite a whole new lease of life.

Female friendship is everything.

Sometimes you just need a night to get everything off your chest. No judgement, no fixing, just a million hysterical moments of laughter, decent wine and girl dinner.

And, of course, a little wardrobe therapy.

I thoroughly recommend playing wardrobe toss with your bestie to keep things feeling fresh. There’s nothing quite like having a friend fall in love with something in your wardrobe to make you fall in love with it all over again.

Spending time with friends is so important. As a female founder who works alone a lot of the time, I’m really conscious about making sure I schedule in those soul-filling catch-ups.

Because when we take the time to fill our own cups, we go back to work feeling more grounded, energised and ready to help everyone else.

So yes, friendships can make you laugh, feel supported and keep you sane… but they can also make you see yourself, and your wardrobe, in a completely different light.

Here’s to girlhood, good friends, good wine and wardrobes that get a second chance.

#PersonalStylist #LondonStylist FemaleFriendship #Girlhood #femalefounder

Wine thanks to @theblushhouruk @randrdrinkers food @pingcoombes bestie @charlotte_tabinor

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#pinotnoir #pinotnoirday #wineoclock #redwinelover #winegram

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