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videoWine Wednesday - Le Commandeurs, Peyrassol
🍷 Join Jon and Neil on the pair's penultimate Wine Wednesday together and the second in Neil's 'Sign Off Series'. This week, they're sipping a firm favourite - a delightful Provence rosé, Peyrassol Les Commandeurs. With its perfumed red fruits and minerality, it's perfect for a social occasion with friends and good food. Cheers to enjoying and socialising with great wine! 🍷 #WineWednesday #Peyrassol #ProvenceWines #FrenchWine #RoseWine #ProvenceRose #Peyrassol #WineLovers #WineTasting #SocialW
videoGwinllan Llaethliw Red Wine - Wine Wednesday
🍷 St David's Day rapidly approaches so why not join Jon and Neil for this Wine Wednesday as they explore a Welsh wine from Llaethliw Vineyard. Jon shares the fascinating back story of the name and before tasting this light and bright red. Cheers to Welsh wine and great stories! 🏴 (Apologies for sound issues with Jon's mic) #WineWednesdays #WelshWine #LlaethliwVineyard #NeilAndJon #WineWednesday #WineAdvice #WineKnowledge @Gwinllan Llaethliw Vineyard
videoWine Wednesday Allan Scott Chardonnay
🍷 Join us for a special "Sign-off series" on Wine Wednesdays as we bid farewell to Neil with his top 3 impactful wines. First up, a stunning Chardonnay from Allan Scott Vineyards in Marlborough, New Zealand. This 2020 vintage is buttery, fruity, and simply exceptional. Cheers to memories and great wine! 🍷 #WineWednesday #AllanScottVineyards #ChardonnayCheers #WineKnowledge #WineAdvice #JonandNeil #NeilAndJon #SignOffSeries
videoWine Wednesday - Marques de Caceres, La Halconera, Rioja, Spain
🍷 Join Jon and Neil for Wine Wednesday as they explore the unique Maturana grape variety from Rioja producer Marcus de Caceres with their prestige wine La Halconera. At £59.99, it's a perfect choice for collectors or anyone seeking something different. Available at www.finewinesdirectuk.com. Cheers! (𝘈𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘕𝘦𝘪𝘭'𝘴 𝘮𝘪𝘤 ... 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘶𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘶𝘴!) #WineWednesday #Rioja #Maturana #FineWinesDirectUK #MarquesDeCac
videoWine Wednesday - Corte, Douro
Join Jon and Neil for a unique Portuguese white wine experience this Wine Wednesday. They're tasting a 2022 DoC Douro from Corte, aged in 500L Austrian oak. A great alternative to Burgundy, this wine is available at www.finewinesdirectuk.com for £27.99. Cheers! 🍷 #WineWednesdays #PortugueseWine #FineWinesDirectUK #WineAdvice #WineKnowledge #NeilAndJon #JonAndNeil #Douro
videoConnetable Talbot - Wine Wednesday
Welcome to Wine Wednesday 🍷 This week, join Jon and Neil as they explore the history and flavours of Chateau Talbot's Connétable, a Bordeaux second wine. From the military Commander to the influence of French oak, they dive into the nuances of this exceptional wine. #WineWednesday #WineWednesdays #ChateauTalbot #BordeauxWine #Redwine #WineKnowledge #JonAndNeil
videoWine Wednesday - OVR
Join Jon and Neil for Wine Wednesday as they discuss the Californian red OVR, Old Vine Red Lot #74. This multi-vintage field blend is a complex and versatile wine with notes of stewed plums, fresh fruits, and a touch of spice. Perfect for enjoying on its own or paired with charcuterie. Cheers to a glorious glass of red! 🍷 #WineWednesdays #CaliforniaWines #CalifornianWine #OldVineRed #FieldBlend #MariettaVintners #Zinfandel #PetiteSirah #Syrah #MultiVintageWine
videoWine Wednesday - Chateau Musar Jeune
🍷 Join Jon and Neil this #WineWednesday as they explore the iconic Chateau Musar, a historic Lebanese estate from the Bekaa Valley. 🇱🇧 This week, they dive into the 2021 vintage of the Musar Jeune white - not a wine that you'll find easily! Cheers to trying something different from one of the most iconic wines in the world! #WineWednesdays #ChateauMusar #Wine #LebaneseWine #Lebannon #WineAdvice #WineKnowledge
videoWine Wednesday - Rias Baixas Torres
Join Jon and Neil for this week's Wine Wednesday as they explore a Rias Baixas from Galicia, Northwest Spain. They discuss the coastal influence and salinity in this Albariño, and offer a most traditional and British food pairing. Cheers to good wine and good company! 🍷 #WineWednesday #RiasBaixas #Albariño #WinePairing #WineKnowledge #WineAdvice #WhiteWine
videoBackhouse Pinot Noir
🍷 Join Jon and Neil this #WineWednesday as they explore a reasonably priced Californian Pinot Noir from O’Neill Vintners. This light and fragrant wine delivers loads of fruit with a touch of richness, making it perfect for a refreshing drink or a barbecue wine. At £19.99, it's a steal! Cheers to that!🍷 #WineWednesdays #PinotNoir #CaliforniaWines #JonandNeil #NeilAndJon #FineWinesDirectUK
videoBolero Winery Sabado Grand Qvevri White
🍷 Join Jon and Neil for #WineWednesday as they explore a fascinating Qvevri wine from the Bolero Winery in Georgia. This traditional method of winemaking involves burying clay pots in the ground to naturally ferment the grapes, resulting in a beautiful orange wine with intense flavours and minerality. Cheers to discovering unique and historical wines! 🔸🍷 #WineWednesday #QvevriWine #GeorgianWine #FineWinesDirectUK
videoWine Wednesday - Bolero Saperavi
🍷 Join Jon and Neil on this Wine Wednesday as they explore the unique qvevri wines from Georgia's Bolero Winery. This week they're tasting a Saperavi, with notes of blackcurrant and earthiness, medium-bodied and perfect for pairing with barbecued meats or game. Available instore or via www.finewinesdirectuk.com for £19.99. Cheers to new discoveries! 🍷 #WineWednesdays #GeorgiaWines #QvevriWines #WineKnowledge #WineAdvice
videoWine Wednesday - C Des Carmes, Chateau Le Carmes
Join Jon and Neil this Wine Wednesdays as they explore the Le C from Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion, a modern high-tech Bordeaux wine. Pure, fresh, and a little bit of luxury, this is perfect for special occasions. Cheers to luxury and great taste! 🍷 #WineWednesdays #BordeauxWine #LuxuryWine #NeilAndJon #WineKnowledge #WineAdvice #RedWine #WineRecommendation
videoWine Wednesday - Greppicaia I Greppi
🍷 This #WineWednesday, Jon and Neil explore the rebellious as they try (and savour) a Super Tuscan, Greppicaia by I Greppi. This is their first try of a wine that offers a unique blend with more than just a touch of petit Verdot. It is winging it's way to us and will be in stock shortly! Cheers to discovering new flavours!🍇 #WineWednesday #SuperTuscan #WineLovers #WineAdvice #WineKnowledge #ItalianWine
videoWine Wednesday - Quinta da Corete Princesa
Join Jon and Neil for Wine Wednesdays as they explore the Quinta da Côrte, Princesa Reserva 2021 from Portugal. With a blend of four grape varieties and aged in both French oak and foudres, this is a unique, and often unsung Portuguese wine style. #WineWednesdays #PortugalWines #QuintadaCôrte #WineAdvice #WineKnowledge #WineWednesday
videoSabado Classic Orange - Wine Wednesday
🍷 Join Jon and Neil on Wine Wednesdays as they explore a delightful Georgian orange wine from Bolero Winery. With a blend of Khikhvi, Mtsvane, and Kisi grapes (try saying that after a few glasses ;-), this wine offers a lovely floral aroma and a fresh, fruity palate. Find it at finewinesdirectuk.com for an approachable price of £14.99. Cheers to discovering new and delicious wines! #WineWednesdays #GeorgianWine #OrangeWine 🍇
videoWine Wednesday - Indomable Malbec
Join Jon and Neil for an intriguing Wine Wednesday as they explore the unique Indomable Blanc de Malbec from Colosso Wines. This white Malbec from Argentina offers a surprising twist with its red fruit notes and weighty yet refreshing profile. A must-try for wine enthusiasts looking for something new and unusual. #WineWednesday #UniqueWines #MalbecBlanc #WineWednesdays #ColossoWines #IndomableBlancdeMalbec #WhiteMalbec #UcoValley #ArgentinianWine #WineTasting
videoWine Wednesday - Malidain Muscat Petit Grain
Join Neil and Jon for the first Wine Wednesday of 2026 as they share their thoughts on a delightful Muscat Petit Grain from Malidain. With its texture and brightness, it pairs perfectly with fruit desserts, salty cheeses, and apple dishes. 👉£14.99 at www.finewinesdirectuk.com. Cheers! 🍷 #WineWednesday #MalidainWines #sweetwine #MuscatPetitGrain #winetasting #foodpairing #dessertwine #grapey #winelovers #winetime #cheeseandwine #fruitdessert #winepairing
videoWine Wednesday - Gentil
Join Neil and Jon for Wine Wednesday as they explore the fascinating world of Alsace wines. This week, they're sipping on Gentil by Familia Hugel, a traditional blend of noble grape varieties. Cheers to discovering new and delightful flavours! 🍷 #WineWednesday #AlsaceWines #FamiliaHugel#GentilWine #WhiteWine #WineLovers #WineTasting #TraditionalWine #AperitifWine #FoodPairing
videoWine Wednesday - Roxton
Join Jon and Neil for Wine Wednesday as they explore the Roxton full-bodied red from Brampton Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa. This is a blend of Petit Verdot, Shiraz, and Malbec which pairs perfectly with a wintery beefy dish. Cheers to good wine🍷 #WineWednesday #SouthAfricanWine #RedWine #WineWednesday #BramptonWineEstate #Stellenbosch #RedWine #PetitVerdot #Shiraz #Malbec #WineTasting
videoWine Wednesday - Marimar Estate Chardonnay
Join Jon and Neil for Wine Wednesdays as they explore the Marimar Estate La Masia Chardonnay from California. This luxurious wine offers a balanced blend of vanilla, pear fruit, and clean minerality, perfect for, dare we say it ... Christmas. Watch their full review and find this wine at www.finewinesdirectuk.com. Cheers! 🍷 #WineWednesdays #Chardonnay #FineWinesDirectUK #NeilAndJon #CalifornianWine #RussianRiver
videoWine Wednesday - Bodega Malma Universo
Join Neil and Jon for Wine Wednesday as they explore Universo by Bodega Malma from Patagonia. They chat about the Welsh heritage in the region and enjoy the unique flavours of this 100% Malbec wine. Cheers to a perfect pairing with a cheese board! 🍷 #WineWednesday #PatagonianWines #Malbec #WineWednesday #Universo #BodegaMalma #Patagonia #WelshColony #Malbec #FrenchOak #CheesePairing #StarrySkies #WineTasting #FineWinesDirectUK #Cardiff #WineLovers #WineAnd
videoWine Wednesday Franshhoeck Pinotage
Join us for #WineWednesday as we explore the world of South African wines. Neil recently returned from Stellenbosch, where he enjoyed the beautiful single varietal wines at Franschhoek Cellar. Today, he's tasting their Pinotage with Jon. It's a distinct and flavourful wine with red and black fruits, a touch of smokiness, and. at just £11.99, it's a fantastic introduction to South African wine. Cheers to rediscovering Pinotage! #WineWednesdays #SouthAfricanWines #FranschhoekCellar
videoAresca Gavi - Wine Wednesday Takeover
🍇 We're delighted to present another #WineWednesday takeover as Fabio Aresca showcases the elegant Gavi DOCG from Fratelli Aresca in Piedmont, Italy. 🇮🇹 Made from 100% Cortese grapes, this crisp white wine shines with aromas of golden apple and acacia flower, a fresh, savoury finish, and a beautiful pale yellow hue with green hints. Perfect with fish dishes, sushi, or as an aperitif. Cheers! 🥂 #WineWednesday #FratelliAresca #GaviDOCG #ItalianWine #FineWinesDirectUK #Piedmont #WhiteWine