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Everybody knows there is nothing better than an olive and a glass of wine. The perfect start to any evening. We have teamed up with Northamptonshire’s wine guru Rodney Hogg, to give you a run through of his magical wines and the perfect accompanying olive!
Background
Rodney Hogg, Northamptonshire’s Sales Director for Barrels and Bottles, is a leading figure head within the wine industry. With over 25 years experience, Rodney is available for tastings and consultations for both the restaurant and corporate sector. He is also on hand in the local area to advise private clients on case or mixed case purchases for their home use.
All of these wines, and many more, are available through Rodney Hogg, Barrels and Bottles. Contact details for ordering direct can be found below.
[N.B Rodneys next wine tasting will be held at The Lilacs Pub, Isham. Please see the events section of this website for more information]
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Highfield Sauvignon Blanc : 06 - New Zealand / White Passionfruit and mango aromas combine with grapefruit, lime and mineral notes on the palate. Made from free-run juice with minimal handling this wine has a fine zesty character, and a refreshing palate. £11.95 Perfect partner: The Olive Queen Colonial Marinated Olives. |
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Torre Solaria Insolia - Sicily, Italy / White Torre Solaria Insolia is an extremely versatile wine. Harmonious and satifying as an aperitif, it combines superbly with appetisers, especially when fish-based.
£7.17 Perfect partner: The Olive Queen Tuscan Marinated Olives. |
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Koberner Weisenberg Riesling Kabinett : 02/03 - Germany / White Exemplary wine from wine-maker Konrad Hahn in the Mosel. Delicately perfumed with violets and roses and a clean acidity makes this white imminently drinkable. Fresh and round with a biting finish of melons.
£7.95 Perfect partner: The Olive Queen Garlic Stuffed Olives. |
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Glyndwr Medium Dry White - Wales / White The quality of these wines is only matched by the passion of the producer Richard Norris in creating fantastic wines from the heart of Wales. A crisp, refreshing appley wine, blended from Reichensteiner and Seyval Blanc grapes.
£85 (case of 12x75cl bottles) Perfect partner: The Olive Queen Feta Stuffed Olives. |
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Casa Silva Cabernet-Merlot - Chile / Red A deep crimson core with sapphire hues and a lively purple rim. The nose is packed with big red fruits and a touch of mature plums. The palate runs true to the nose, with juicy raspberries and cherries interwoven with sweet black fruits,all ending in a well structured, full finish. £6.60 Perfect partner: The Olive Queen Pesto Stuffed Olives. |
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Fattoria Sorbaiano Montescudaio Rosso - Italy / Red The lively ruby-red colour leads through to a wine with just enough tannin, full bodied, soft, harmonious and persistent finish.
£8.50 Perfect partner: The Olive Queen Latino Marinated Olives. |
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Murphy's Shiraz - Australia / Red Following the harvest the grapes were crushed, de-stemmed and pumped into tanks for fermentation. Traditional fermentation techniques of pumping over to extract colour and flavour were followed before the skins were pressed. Bright red colour showing ripe berry fruit aromas and a soft rich taste.
£6.99 Perfect partner: The Olive Queen Stuffed Feta Peppers. |
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Duas Quintas - Portugal / Red
£6.99 Perfect partner: The Olive Queen Chilli Dipping Oil with warmed breads. |
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Brut a la Peche, Breban - France / Sparkling A sparkling wine from the south of France which is infused with peaches to create an off dry and aromatic sparkling wine. Suitable for those who dislike the dryness of Champagne and prefer a fuller flavour. £8.55 Perfect partner: The Olive Queen Lemon Stuffed Olives. |
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Michel Fonne Cremant d Alsace Sparkling - France / Sparkling Almonds and apricots on the nose with lifted tones of red berries on the mid palate.
£9.95 Perfect partner: The Olive Queen Sundried Tomatoes Stuffed Olives. |
Email Rodney Hogg to arrange a tasting or to order direct. Alternatively contact Rodney on 07850 791452.
