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Wine Tasting Saturday 16th February!

FREE Wine Tasting: This Saturday in store 2-7pm!

South Africa Fairtrade Wine TastingIt’s time for our next tasting & this time we’re heading back to the New World to look at some great wines from South Africa

Often overlooked by the better-known offerings from Oz & N.Z., wines from this historic wine-producing country arguably produce better value-for-money than the Antipodeans and their wines tend to show a style somewhere between the ‘Old World & the ‘New World’.

We’ll start things off with a new sparkling rosé from our fairtrade producer, Thandi, followed by 2 whites and 2 reds, including a gold medal-winner and a highly rated newcomer from Rustenberg.


Don’t forget to check out all our great Bin-End bargains too …. some cracking offers in store & some not hanging around too long…! The Chapel Hill Chardonnay has already run down!

> Prophets Rock Pinot Gris, Central Otago, N. Zealand. £9.95 (down from £18.95!)
> Yalumba Wild Ferment Chardonnay, Eden Valley, S.Australia. £7.95 (down from £12.95!)
> Ruitersvlei Cabernet/ Merlot, Paarl, S. Africa. £7.95 (down from £10.95!)
> Wooing Tree Pinot Noir, Central Otago, N. Zealand. £19.95 (down from £28.95!)


Remember, in order to spread the wines evenly, they are limited to 2 bottles (of each) max. purchase on the day, but of course will be available (in varying quantity) thereafter.

As usual we’ll kick-off around 2pm and end up at 7pm. It’s a ‘free, walk-in’ tasting and a good chance to sample something ‘new’, or perhaps a bit different from your normal choice.

We very much hope you can join us on Saturday, if not, pop in soon and see our excellent range. (Including the best range of Local Beers + Cider and premium Spirits & Liqueurs!).

Plus, we offer national delivery at competitive rates and don’t forget you can also order online at www.thevillagevine.co.uk/shop.

Best wishes from Nic & the team.

Wines from New Zealand Wine Tasting, Saturday 12th May!

New Zealand Wine Tasting in Bournemouth and Poole!It’s time for our May Wine Tasting… !

This month we’re staying ‘down-under’ and moving across to the increasingly popular wines of New Zealand. Many of you will be familiar with the rise in popularity of kiwi sauvignon blanc over the last few years…

In fact it has almost become a ‘brand’ in itself as the big chains try and cash in on its achievements. But a lot of it is now mass-produced with high levels of sulphur and additives… (the worst ones are bulk-bottled here in the UK!).

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As most of you know, we always try and seek out real, characterful wines from smaller, independent producers that are bottled in the region and also have lower levels of sulphur and chemicals.

We’ll be sampling 4 whites and 2 reds from four different regions across the two islands… all different grape varieties and styles… guaranteed to cheer you up during this very wet spring… (‘tho looks a bit better this w/end..)…

Something to suit all palates I hope!

Remember, in order to spread the wines evenly, they are limited to 2 bottles (of each) max. purchase on the day, but of course will be available (in varying quantity) thereafter. Don’t forget all wines will be 10% off on the day.

Also, as usual, many bin-ends and offers to check-out… ‘genuine discounts’ and not the so-called ‘1/2 price’ deals found elsewhere… !

We’ll kick-off around 2pm and end up at 7pm. It’s a ‘free, walk-in’ tasting and a good chance to sample something ‘new’, or perhaps a bit different from your normal choice.

Anyhow, very much hope you can join us on Saturday, if not, pop in soon and see our excellent range. (Including the best range of Local Beers + Cider and premium Spirits & Liqueurs!).