Fellow Wine Lovers,
A week to play havoc with the collective blood pressure! Military coup in Egypt, the King abdicating in Belgium, Andy Murray fancying a couple of extra sets on Centre Court and a man dressed as Superman stopping a shoplifter in Sheffield (Man of Steel in Steel City anyone?).
There’s also been a dropped O’Driscoll, allegations of electoral wrongdoing in Falkirk and David Cameron flipping burgers at the 10 Downing Street BBQ. Whilst, in sports the Americans do, Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut has broken his own world record by eating 69 Hot Dogs in their buns in 10 minutes.
Most importantly what a thrilling opening week we’ve had at the 100th Tour de France, a team coach stuck under the finish gantry, spectators in the way of sprinters, crashes and their survivors battling on despite a fractured pelvis not to mention Manx Missile Mark Cavendish. It’s been that exciting that even the Daily Mail has commented!
Mothers Ruin
You’ve all been asking us and we’re happy to announce that Zuidam Dutch Courage Gin (£33.99) is back in stock. G & T ‘tastic is what it is….
Even better, for those of you who haven’t had the pleasure we have a bottle open here so you can taste it if you wish!
Last Chance Saloon – Time & Leisure Food and Drink Awards 2013
The voting for this ends on next Friday, July 12th. Thanks to all of you who have voted for us already, but for those of you who, like Wayne, prefer to do things near a deadline we would urge you to do it now. If you think we’re your favourite local wine retailer (and we sincerely hope we are) just click on the link below, select our name from the drop down list and Bob’s your uncle!
http://www.timeandleisure.co.uk/food-and-drink-awards/2279-best-wine-retailer.html
You can also text Time03703 to 81400 which will cost you 50p plus your standard network rate.
You know how much Alex and I love a certificate and we would dearly love to retain last year’s title. So if you can find time in your busy schedule (I’m on bended knee as I write this) we’d be made up if you could vote for us!
Tasting This Weekend
Staying with the idea that we open something really nice when Wayne’s not around we’ll kick off in the white corner with Hautes Côtes de Nuits Blanc 2010, Nuiton Beaunoy (£15.69).
In the red corner we shall have Shrinking Violet Shiraz/Viognier (£10.99) which is from the approximate area of today’s stage of the Tour and is going to work very nicely with all the barbecues that will happen this weekend.
And Finally
A happy birthday to all celebrating their birthdays today, you know who you are!