The OLD BRIDGE
Wine Shop
At every price level, an outstanding selection
of wines chosen by John Hoskins MW
FOOD MATCH; CHOCOLATE
| The trick with puds is to match the sweetness of the pud to the intensity of the wine. Chocolate has the added problem of the faint bitternesss of cocoa. All of these are interesting options - but each will have supporters and critics! | ||
| 954 |
RUTHERGLEN MUSCAT, Stanton and Killeen. Australia (Half bottle) Dark, toffee-ish, brilliant with chocolate more... |
£12.75
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| 955 |
MAURY 'SOLERA 1928', Vignerons de Maury. Roussillon, S France (50cl) Grenache wood aged for many years; reminiscent of fine, sweet Madeira more... |
£18.95
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| 956 |
2008 OLIVARES, 'Dulce Monastrell'. Jumilla, Spain (50cl bottle) RED sweet (and fortified) wine, from ancient Monastrell vines. Good match for cherry or chocolate more... |
£21.00
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| 960 |
2005 AXE HILL PORT, Calitzdorp, South Africa Top quality; young and powerful more... |
£17.95
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| 961 |
2009 BANYULS, Cuvée Léon Parcé, Domaine de La Rectorie. South of France (50cl Bottle) Port-style but gentler and sweeter more... |
£21.00
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| 969 |
10 YEAR OLD TAWNY, Quinta da Romaneira Aged for 10 years in oak - a gentle, softly rounded style. Great value more... |
£22.50
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