I lived on the isle of wight for 2 years. Based in Cowes (known for its sailing) i fell in love with a wine shop their called Wine Thearpy. Needless to say it was my first point of call once i clocked off on a friday. Here you could sample 24 wines (12 red 12 white) in three different measurements with a card based system. Cheese and crackers could be purchased or brought along, and i even enjoyed some tailored wine tasting events. Terry and Nic are now two good friends and i miss their shop dearly. They offer an excellent selection online: http://www.winetherapy.co.uk
Here are a few of my favs:
1.) The Black Shiraz – Australia – £9.99. a big, full bodied red. excellent BBQ and red meat wine
2.) Faultline Sauvingnon Blanc – NZ – £9.99. the perfect every day drinking white wine
3.) Rolly Gassmann – a selection of single variety grapes – celebrated grower, fantastic summer day Yachting wine
4.) Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir – NZ – two great Marlborough wines
5.) Rall Red – South Africa – a very limited edition red (only 4 barrels made). Tastes great now but will be better with cellaring
6.) Glaezter-Dixon Pinot Noir – Tasmania – I can’t speak highly enough of Tazzy Pinot and Chardonnay
7.) City of London Gin – UK – the only gin i drink at home. First had it here and haven’t deviated since
They have added lots of fantastic wines since i was last there. Please have a look and try for yourself.
p.s. if the Moulin A Vent appears on the website again it is a must
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