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How was it for you?
We're chuffed that our UK sales were up 35% in November and December. More importantly, we'd like to know what you think about the wine, the service, the website, or whatever. We're emailing everyone who bought vino online then but we'd like to hear from you.
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Funniest vineyard clip of the decade
Richie Benaud, the famous Australian cricketer and commentator, needs no introduction. What isn't so well known is that he bought a vineyard in France to enjoy in retirement. Like vines, the old ones are best, and this audio sketch is our favourite of the last decade.
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3 x £250 wine draw winners
It could be you. The names of three customers - who qualified by either subscribing to this drivel or by placing an order in the last three months of 2009 - have been pulled out of the hat.
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Springtime in Bordeaux
It's cold here too, so we're definitely looking forward to Spring. Our delightful farmhouse is getting booked up for the summer months but April and May can be lovely months to visit Bordeaux and its Chateaux. Or to swim, cycle or, frankly, do bugger all.
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Jean-Marie Pratt has been the Head Sommelier at Gordon Ramsay's three Michelin star restaurant for three years, but in Feb he's off on a sabbatical to make wine around the world. Here he passes on 5 top tips when choosing wine in a top restaurant.
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