The OLD BRIDGE
Wine Shop
At every price level, an outstanding selection
of wines chosen by John Hoskins MW
FOOD MATCH; STRONG CHEESE
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Here we are thinking of strong soft cheeses (Camembert, Brie or any of the French stinky varieties) which are best with ultra rich or semi-sweet whites - Alsace Gewurz or Pinot Gris being the obvious choices. If it must be red, go for something with lusciousness, almost to the point of sweetness. Strong, hard cheese (mature Cheddars, Pecorino, Parmesan) can work with a variety of serious red wine - so just stick with the red from your main course or move onto Port. Blue cheese needs sweet wine or Port. |
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2002 GEWÜRZTRAMINER, Rolly Gassmann. Alsace, France The uniquely exotic perfume of Gewürz; semi-sweet and intensely spicy more... |
£17.95
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| 172 |
1996 PINOT GRIS, Vendange Tardive, Rotleibel, Rolly Gassmann. Alsace Luscious, medium-sweet style more... |
£36.00
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| 204 |
2010 CHARDONNAY, Jordan. Stellenbosch, S.A. Ripe and rounded; classic New World Chardonnay, exceptional at the price level more... |
£13.50
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| 279 |
2010 POUILLY FUISSÉ, Maréchaude, Thierry Drouin Nutty richness and complexity; Meursault style more... |
£26.50
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| 281 |
2009 SANTENAY, Sous La Roche, Domaine Bachey-Legros Village right next to Chassagne Montrachet more... |
£23.50
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| 449 |
2010 JESTER CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Mitolo. McLaren Vale, Australia Semi Amarone style (20% dried grapes); intense juiciness more... |
£14.95
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| 506 |
2009 PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA, ‘Pazzia’, Luccarelli. Puglia, Italy Inky purple and stickily rich, this is a dry red of incredible richness more... |
£23.00
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| 611 |
2010 ZINFANDEL, Seghesio. Sonoma County, California Shiraz-like richness with zesty freshness more... |
£22.50
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| 621 |
2010 THE BOXER, Mollydooker. South Australia 16.5% - huge richness, lots of oak, a real prize-fighter more... |
£26.50
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| 683 |
2010 ENAMORE, Allegrini and Renacer. Mendoza, Argentina Amarone style (using dried Malbec grapes). Succulent and silky more... |
£19.75
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| 922 |
2005 PINOT GRIS, Heimbourg, Selection de Grains Nobles, Zind Humbrecht. Alsace (Half bottle) Hugely intense and exotic more... |
£55.00
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| 926 |
1997 Château D'YQUEM, 1er Cru Classé Supérieur. Sauternes (Half) An outstanding year for Sauternes more... |
£139.00
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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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| 964 |
FINEST RESERVE, Quinta de la Rosa Top quality family-owned estate. A fine example of a youthful, ripe, luscious style more... |
£18.95
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| 966 |
2007 QUINTA DE LA ROSA, Late Bottled Vintage (50cl bottle) Vintage style but ready for drinking more... |
£16.50
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