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Reviving the Riches of Australian Shiraz

Asda, Australia, Coop, Majestic, Virgin Wines, What to Buy

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Simon Judge

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20 November 2023

Fiona Beckett from the Guardian Newspaper has an article on Australian Shiraz. In the 1990s, her favourite red wine was Australian shiraz, admired for its voluptuous, ripe and smooth qualities. However, tastes evolved and these wines became known as too sweet and jammy. However, recently, at a wine tasting, Fiona was impressed with the quality…
Good Housekeeping Wine Awards 2023

Award, English Wine, Majestic, Selfridges, Slurp, Waitrose, What to Buy

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Simon Judge

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22 September 2023

The Good Housekeeping Wine Awards 2023 uncovers great wines across various price points, styles and regions. The awards are backed by rigorous testing from the Good Housekeeping Institute, which has a long-standing reputation for evaluating the best in food and drink. For the inaugural awards, experts tasted wines from nine key wine-growing countries and assessed…
Ravenswood Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel

Asda, Iceland, Majestic, Morrisons, Ocado, Old Vine, Reviews, Tesco, Zinfandel

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Simon Judge

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15 September 2023

Ravenswood, once a revered producer closely linked with the renowned winemaker and owner, Joel Peterson, has seen a series of transitions. Initially acquired by Constellation for $149 million, it was later bundled with other brands and sold to the large wine conglomerate, Gallo, in 2021 for $1.7 billion. It’s essential to note that while the…
Red Wines for Summer, under £10

Coop, Light Reds, Majestic, Sainsbury’s, Summer, Tesco, What to Buy

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Simon Judge

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2 September 2023

Recently, there’s been a surge in awareness about the alcohol by volume (abv) levels in wines. The duty on wines is now influenced by their alcohol content, with a notable increase for wines between 11.5% and 14.5%. This has prompted wine drinkers to be more discerning about the figures on wine labels, especially those seeking…
Morandé ‘One to One’ Gewürztraminer

Chile, France, Gewürztraminer, Majestic, Reviews

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Simon Judge

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24 August 2023

Morandé was the first winery in the Chile Casablanca Valley and were the first to receive sustainable certification in Chile. Their One to One Gewürztraminer is different in that each bottle originates from a single vine, thus explaining the product’s name. The word ‘Gewürz’ means ‘spice’ in German, reflecting the wine’s unique flavour profile, which…
Majestic’s Organic Wine Sales Up 22%

Majestic, News

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Simon Judge

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22 August 2023

Harpers is reporting that Majestic has experienced a 22% increase in organic wine sales in the first five months of its financial year compared to the same period last year. This growth is attributed to a shift in consumer preferences towards wines with positive environmental credentials. In response to the rising demand, Majestic has expanded…
Masciarelli Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Italy, Majestic, Montepulciano, Reviews

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Simon Judge

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10 August 2023

With a medium body, this wine has flavours of ripe cherries, accompanied by sweet spices and an enticing whisper of smoke. Under Italian wine regulations, a Montepulciano d’Abruzzo wine must contain at least 85% Montepulciano with Sangiovese permitted to make up to 15% of the remaining blend. The wine is required to be aged for…
Alamos Malbec, Uco Valley

Argentina, Majestic, Malbec, Ocado, Reviews, Sainsbury’s, Tesco

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Simon Judge

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2 August 2023

This Malbec gained worldwide recognition as the most awarded of its kind in 2018 and 2019. Furthermore, the 2021 vintage won an International Wine Challenge (IWC) award in 2022. According to Vivino, the 2022 vintage outperformed all previous years, scoring an impressive 3.9. I discovered this at a Majestic a very long time ago when…

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