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Brian Elliott

Brian Elliott
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Brian Elliott is an established wine journalist, taster, judge and writer with a weekly column in Scottish newspapers.

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Tired Acronym but Fired up Wine

As part of their evolution under Rowan Gormley, Majestic have revived their initiative of acquiring one-off parcels of interesting wine. Here is at least one highlights from the current example of that policy in operation – along with good wines from other retailers (Asda and the Co-op).

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This Week’s Top Wine Promotions

Enjoy my four picks from the current Tesco promotion – with more than a touch of controversy surrounding two of them – along with impressive wines from other retailers (Morrisons and M&S).

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Order of the Golden Sabre

After several posts on mundane things like supermarket promotions, here is something completely different – involving fun, frolics, fizz and a 200 year old tradition.

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All the Fun of the (Wine) Fair

Wine Fairs can be excellent ways to try different wines to see which tick boxes for you but do so without risking your hard earned cash. Read about one here and also look at the latest Tesco offers.

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A brand new Lidl promotion

There is always a touch of excitement about a new Lidl promotion and, for the first time, this one puts a focus on Spain and Portugal. I have taken a slightly broader brush, however, to bring you wines that range from well made, tasty whites at under a fiver to an impressive claret from a very good vintage

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