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  An interesting article appeared in the Daily Mail in UK this week about the health giving properties of wine with the heading: A glass of wine a day boosts the survival chances of women with breast cancer.

  The old medieval town of Puy Notre Dame in Maine et Loire France goes back a long way and its claim to fame is that the collegiale church houses the belt of Notre Dame Our Lady and it was … Continue reading →

We will be a the Taste of Christmas Show at Excel, London on 9, 10 and 11 December with some great christmas wines. White, rosé and red bubblies to celebrate and some wines to go with your christmas dinner. Watch this … Continue reading →

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Now then I have a challenge for you all and me. How many wine glasses can you carry in one hand (empty not full)? I think probably I have managed maybe 8 or thereabouts. Well the world record is now 51 … Continue reading →

Are you starting to think about your wines for Xmas. In the UK everything starts early so do not  wait to buy in the supermarket. Why not do the best thing and buy from a wine merchant who knows about … Continue reading →

Now the dust has settled and I've at last managed to contact all those who stopped by to talk and taste our wines, I am able to assess the results. We had a very good response to our French wines … Continue reading →

Here are my tasting notes on the Indian wines we will shortly be adding to our range both on the website www.gfwine.co.uk  and to our wholesale portfolio. Cheers. Chenin Blanc: Light bodied and fresh exhibiting aromas of citrus, cantaloupe, tropical … Continue reading →

  I read in the newspaper yesterday that the wine box was back in vogue. It was not so long ago that the wine box or Bag in Box as I call them harboured some pretty ropey wine inside usually … Continue reading →

We have started a new trend. Wine in tubes. You'll be able to buy our tubes soon on the updated website www.gfwine.co.uk  They are becoming popular as a selection of tubes with the cheese course. If you would like to … Continue reading →