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Wine vs. Beer Round 2
As I sit here destroying my taste buds with some ridiculously hot salsa, it seems a perfect time, really, to do a little writing on flavour matches. Last month I was called back to Appellation in order to make a case and defend a title gained back in 2013 in a Wine vs. Beer food pairing which Ash and I led with the Scottish Funding Council. For the past year this has been a constant point of discussion within the shop, the reminiscences nearly always culminating in my hands being raised in a variety of celebratory exposés, while Ash would always shake his head, assuring me that the next time would be different. The run-up to this year’s event proved to be even more of...
Read MoreChristmas Cases – The Essential Six
The Essential Six £60 Botter Prosecco Spumante, Italy Kick start your festive celebrations with this refreshing sparkling, with notes of pears, citrus and peaches. Sinson Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, France. This Loire Sauvignon is packed with gooseberry, elderflower, asparagus and lime notes, with a zingy finish. This will work excellently with smoked salmon. Cameleon Chardonnay, Argentina Creamy and smooth, with peaches, pineapple, and citrus notes. A great choice to have with turkey, and would work equally well with a cheese platter. Whirlpool Reach Pinot Noir, Australia Tasmanian Pinot, with notes of red cherries, red currants, leather and tobacco notes. Perfect with...
Read MoreChristmas Cases – The Classic Case
The Classic Case £120 Philippe Herard Blanc de Blanc, Burgundy Kick start your festive celebrations with this refreshing sparkling made with the traditional method. The blend of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc brings notes of citrus, apples, biscuits and peaches. Sinson Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, France. This Loire Sauvignon is packed with gooseberry, elderflower, asparagus and lime notes, with a zingy finish. This will work excellently with smoked salmon. Cameleon Chardonnay, California Pears, peaches, apple and citrus, with a creamy palate. This would be great with white meats and cheeses Spinyback Pinot Gris, New Zealand. This is an opulent and aromatic wine, with...
Read MoreChristmas Cases – The Luxury Six
The Luxury Six £150 Maurice Philippart Carte D’Or, Champagne Kick start your festive celebrations with this lovely Champagne, with notes of brioche and fruit, with a creamy palate Domaine Dutarte Pouilly-Fume, Loire Flinty, crisp Sauvignon Blanc, with notes of elderflower, lime and freshly cut grass. Domaine Maratray-Dubreuil Pernand-Vergelesses, Burgundy. Buttery, delicately oaked Chardonnay, with notes of peaches, nuts, and roast chicken. A great wine pairing for turkey. Righetti Amarone, Italy. Rich and opulent, packed with dried cherry, liquorice, dark chocolate and sweet spice. Excellent with roasts, game and red meat.. Chateau Tour Bel Air, Haut Medoc,...
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Join Appellation! We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly wine lover to join our team. Could that be you? We are looking for the following: - Good knowledge of wine (essential) and beer knowledge an advantage. - Excellent customer service and communication skills. - Comfortable with a physically demanding role - Basic computer skills The role will initially be 20hrs per week, split between 2 shifts, with the potential to move full time in the future. It will involve the sole running of the shop for each shift, so helping our lovely customers select their wine and beers,...
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