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Going Behind the Promotions List

Not just a look at Tesco’s brand new promotions but a peep, perhaps, at the plan behind the main ranges – plus the final instalment of Everyday Bordeaux with wine from Sainsbury’s and the Co-op.

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Fizz Festival Update

Climate change, current exchange rates and the potential effect of Brexit all suggest a rosy (and rosé) future for English wine so do take a closer look at these award winners.

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Cheers: Another 25% off deal at Sainsbury’s

What a line up today! Sainsbury’s latest “25% off when you buy six” deal, plus my top picks from their “conventional” promotion (including an unmissable Loire white) plus a lovely pinot gris from Aldi and Part 2 of my Everyday Bordeaux trilogy.

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Steadily Rising in Recognition

Here is a range of mid priced wine from an often under estimated High Street retailer – coupled with hot tips from Asda and Tesco that include an “Everyday Bordeaux”.

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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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