Viv Parkes has spent a big part of his life "chasing the grape". He has gained a good knowledge of most wines and as on mastermind takes great interest in his "chosen subject".  Go for it Viv !!!!

hi grape squashers!!!

This month we have a great Rose and a Chocolate flavour dessert wine for you 

ROSE selection - Sancerre Rose Gaspard de la Thaumassière

A delicate and subtle Pinot Noir rosé with a nose of rose hips and redcurrants. The palate is soft and fresh with more summer fruit flavours and a dry, clean finish. Goes well with Pizza ,Pasta and lighter meat dishes. Or if you've had a really bad day at work it goes really great with just the sound of a fishpond waterfall and a prawn salad in the garden.Find it at Odd Bins or possibly Majestic---enjoy co's its lovely 

DESSERT WINE selection-Rubis-Chocolate-Velvet-Ruby.For this time of year I would suggest a dessert wine that is a little different. This is great as an after dinner treat.It is a fortified red wine with an added premium chocolate flavour. It goes great with a dessert of strawberries, rasberries, and many others.Serve on it's own or over ice. Also if you are feeling really indulgent drizzle it over ice cream (Ben & Jerry's obviously). just type  "rubis" into google and you will find out where to get hold of this little beauty. ENJOY!!

next month a couple of wines from Waitrose--just opened in Wimborne so Paul spends much of his time in the wine section

"happy tippling"