All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 396

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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield Unlike many people, I don't mind the slightly off-the-wall bottle, and the collarette will draw attention. The wine is better than I was expecting, having a clean, fresh, fruity aroma and a dry...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

I would like to see the vintage on the front label but otherwise this is a suitably clear and stylish package, although people might not pick up Italia as the brand. Apart from the slightly high…
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield This new well-presented offering follows in the footsteps of so many Rosemount wines in delivering a fresh, squeaky clean fruity wine that just falls short of expectations. We are not looking at a...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield I have been a huge fan of Fuller's for many years and this excellent beer only serves to strengthen my feelings for them. The packaging is stylish and the branding clear and easily recognisable in...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield The beer behind this traditional package delivers on all counts. It is gently hoppy with a light mousse and has perfect weight and alcohol balance. When I drank this chilled, I found it was...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield The bottled real ale category is becoming a real minefield with a vast array of styles available. However the delicate taste of rye gives this latest offering from Batemans a point of difference...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield When I agreed to join this tasting panel, I did not dream I would be subjected to tasting such a revolting drink. I'm afraid my judgement has been slightly influenced by my wholehearted...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield Seldom have I tasted a red wine from anywhere that offers such excellent value for money as this red offering from the Fratelli Martini family. At £2.99 it is unbeatable. Behind the unpretentious...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield Madeira seems to have become less and less fashionable so this is a welcome attempt to give the sector a shot in the arm. The innovative 50cl packaging is a good start, being stylish but not too...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield This is a brave venture into what has to be the most competitive sector of the whole wine market. For a red Argentian wine to succeed at £4.99 in today's retail market, it must do two things: over...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield The packaging on both Emva wines is dull: the bottles are cheap and the corks have no branding a missed opportunity. The wines are dull as well. The red is thin and weedy with a rather...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield I can’t help thinking that if Matthew Clark is trying to make a real success of these, it is going to find it jolly difficult. Despite the sensible 50cl bottles, the Ruby looks like Balsamic…
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield This beer has a most attractive deep golden brown colour and robust, distinctly hoppy and malty smell which I am sure will seduce real ale fans everywhere. It is more lively on the palate than I...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield Long Mountain is achieving reasonable distribution with its other branded varieties and I think this new offering will strengthen the brand's offering. Despite having the hallmark of many South...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield Behind this safe and somewhat boring package lies a safe and somewhat boring beer. It is well made and a most enjoyable drink, gently hoppy but not too bitter or gassy. It is aimed at the…
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield Despite being utterly baffled by the link between old style hoppy beer and the Sun and Planet name, I enjoyed this. The package is bright and clear. As it states on the label, it has a distinctly...
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Zipfer into Tesco

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Scottish Courage has won widespread listings for Austrian premium lager Zipfer less than a year after launching it in the UK. Tesco is the latest multiple to list it and it is already stocked by Sainsbury, Safeway, Asda, Morrisons, Booker and...
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New md of Western Wines will build on South Africa strengths

2002-01-26T00:00:00Z

Mike Paul takes over as md of Western Wines on February 5. He replaces Roger Gabb, who has been appointed executive chairman. Paul said he intended to capitalise on the company's strength in South Africa. "There are also opportunities with Chile,...
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Amstel throws its hat into UEFA ring

2002-01-26T00:00:00Z

Bulmers is gearing up for a big boost to Amstel's sales when the UEFA Champions League final is held in Glasgow in May. The cidermaker is the UK agent for the Dutch beer which is one of four main sponsors of the soccer tournament. It is planning...
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A new epoch for Bulgarian wine

2002-01-26T00:00:00Z

Wine importer Lovico is expanding out of its Bulgarian supply base and relaunching as Epoch Wines. Following the reorganisation of its Bulgarian parent company, LVC Gamza, it has greater freedom to source wines in Bulgaria and will be selling more...