Hattersley Wines Blog
Rupert's Reviews
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Here's a round up of what's being said about our wines this month...
Rupert's Reviews
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Here's a round up of what's being said about our wines this month...
More Wines Please
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You asked... we listened... 62 new wines later
Rupert's Reviews
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Here's a round up of what's being said about our wines this month!
Top 5 Pizza Wines
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Seeking inspiration for your next pizza night? Look no further...
Rupert's Reviews
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Here's a round up of what's being said about our wines this month!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)!
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A pair of beautifully made wines, oozing with class!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)!
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Highly sought after and award winning!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)!
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Top shelf wines at unbeatable value!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)!
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Super smooth pair with bags of character - amazing wines, unbelievable prices!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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Weekly treats are back with a bang! Amazing wines, unbelievable prices!
UK Wine Merchant of the Year
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Putting Bakewell at the top of the UK Independents Wine Map
Natural Wines
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The world of natural wine can be interesting, frustrating and at times confusing. You may have heard about the latest trend in wine under one of its many guises such as natural, low-intervention, natty or raw wine but the actual definition can often be rather ambiguous.
Shop tastings are back!!
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This weekend we have a some Italian gems open to taste...
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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Amazing wines, outstanding value!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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After last weekend's weather, you need to get your Mac-on!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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Love is in the air!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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Some phenomenal, family favourites!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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We're spoiling you with these two!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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A marvellous Marlborough and a silky Sicilian on offer for you this week!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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We're back with two more sensational deals for you.
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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It's back!! This week save over 25% off two phenomenal wines!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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Fantastic Summer finds!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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And the new wines just keep coming!
WINNING Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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Celebrate with us with 3 weekly treats!!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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More new wonderful wines in at Hattersley HQ
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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Back by popular demand...
Weekly treat - wines at silly prices (but only 2 bottles allowed)
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Rocking Rioja and perfectly poised Pecorino!!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 CASES!!)
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Be sunshine ready!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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Summer is here!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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Bank holiday triple treats!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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You know the drill...two great wines....two great prices...one great opportunity!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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Incredible wines, amazing value!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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French Fancies!!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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Bank Holiday Beauties!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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Perfect foodie wines!
Weekly Treats - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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Lockdown may be over but the treats aren't!
Lockdown Treat Week 14 - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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Lockdown may be ending, but the treats still are coming!
Lockdown Treat Week 13 - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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Grown up Easter Treats!
Lockdown Treat Week 12 - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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Exciting new wines, exciting new treats!
Lockdown Treat Week 11 - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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Wines glittering with awards!
Lockdown Treat Week 10 - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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New treats...new world wonders!
Lockdown Treat Week 9 - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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Fabulous classics for Week 9's treats!
Lockdown Treat Week 8 - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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Week 8 and this weeks treats are worth a try!
Lockdown Treat Week 7 - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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Week 7 and the treats are still coming!
Lockdown Treat Week 6 - wine at silly prices (so you can only have 2 bottles)
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Three's not a crowd with this weeks selection of weekly treats!
Lockdown Treat Week 5 - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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The gift that keeps on giving....two fab wines to get you to the weekend!
Lockdown Treat Week 4 - wine at silly prices (so you can only have 2 bottles)
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Week 4 already! And two more wonderful wine treats to wow!
Lockdown Treat Week 3 - wine at silly prices (so you can only have 2 bottles)
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Week 3 of our wine treats to shed a little joy in the form of good food and fab wine!
Lockdown Treat Week 2 - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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Our second instalment of joy for the weekend with our gift of great food and fantastic wine!
Lockdown treat - wine at silly prices (but you can only have 2 bottles)
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We don't have a lot to look forward to at the moment so we thought we would offer you the gift of good food and a fab wine pairing... so here is our treat for you.
Cooling Down & Warming Up
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Autumn is here and the weather is changing and so do our tastes and cravings.
Wine and Food pairing is an art
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And we all like to consume art
Re-discover Rioja
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Rioja is Spain’s most famous wine Region and known as the historical heart of Spanish wine. With this case of 6 different and energising Rioja’s we are going to take you on a journey to discover the best of the region.
Spice it up, Viva La Vida!
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Make it as spicy as you like with this versatile Chimichurri sauce, great for food with friends.
John's Coq au Vin, Alsace style
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If you caught John on air on BBC Radio Sheffield this lunchtime, here is the recipe for his delicious Coq au Vin - Alsace Style.
Virtual Wine Friends
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Bakewell to Madrid, John and Judd taste some special wines with Conrado from Ontanon
Honk For Plonk
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Drive through Wine or Local Delivery - getting through lockdown together
Terroir... Wine that reflects a sense of place
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is there a better wine to reflect this than 'Dolcetto'?
Organic wines, pure and simple.
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What makes organic wines worth drinking?
2020 wine world
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How political and environmental issues are affecting the way we drink
Mulled wine... so simple there is no need to cheat!
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With a little bit of planning and a few easy simple steps you will never be buying mulled wine by the bottle again.
High class wines!
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What's the big deal about wines made at high altitudes?
Not all Champagnes are equal
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Following our recent trip to Champagne, we discovered how truly great Champagne is not necessarily the most expensive.
Climate change and wine
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Regularly we get asked about two important external topics in wine… Brexit and Climate change! One is more predictable than the other so let’s stick to Climate change…
Left Bank Bordeaux
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The Left Bank of Bordeaux is known for its major appellations and grand Châteaux, but how has this prestige come about and is there more to the Left Bank?
Quality and Value in Bordeaux
Posted in: Merlot , Cabernet , Bordeaux , St Emilion , Pomerol , France by Sean Driscoll 0 Comments
Let us give you an inside track on the hidden gems of Bordeaux from the Super Satellites.
Bordeaux 101
Posted in: Bordeaux , Red , Merlot , Cabernet Sauvignon , Margaux , St Emilion by Sean Driscoll 0 Comments
September is Bordeaux Wine month. But what is it about this region that is so special?
Chile
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The potential to be one of the greatest wine making regions in the world... a wine-makers (and wine-lovers) paradise.
Join Our Team
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After another fantastic award-winning year at Hattersley Wines we are looking for someone to join our team to operate the day to day workings of our warehouse.
Provence Rosé
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They ooze charm, quality and above all sunshine but... what makes them so good?
Mad on Malbec, Mendoza and Nieto!
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Meet one of the leading stars of Mendoza and see where the wines come from!
Dry January 2019??!
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It's all about the quality not quantity!
Age Old Rioja
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Wine has been produced in Rioja for centuries and has seen many influences come and go.
Cool ways to drink your reds
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We all need to stay cool at the moment and that includes our wines and let's not forget about our reds too...
Summer Soirée Success 2018
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A glorious evening of wine, food and fun....
Does vintage matter?
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As the latest vintages start to arrive on our shelves, we thought we would share a few pointers to make sure you are buying and drinking your wines at their best...
Ontanon Rioja
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We were privileged to be invited out to Rioja last weekend by Conrado, our host and friend from Bodegas Ontanon.
With a Spring in our step!
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With winter at our heels what can we expect to see in our glass!
Adobe and the Mechanics of Organics
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Organic wines have been steadily growing in ‘popularity’ for a good number of years now as the consumer is becoming ever more environmentally savvy.
On the grapevine....
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It seems to be one of the most favoured wines out there and Mendoza the fasted growing region! But how 'mucho' do you really know about Malbec???
M & M's - Malbec & Mendoza
Posted in: Malbec , Mendoza , Argentina , Red Wine , Steak by Sean Driscoll 0 Comments
Like peas & carrots or peaches & cream. What makes Malbec & Mendoza such a great combination?
Life before Gin...
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Once upon a time we were Wine Merchants... oh how that has changed!
Champagne is not the only answer...
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There's no better time of year for finding an excuse to pop open a bottle of something lovely and bubbly.
Let's talk wine
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You wouldn't buy a car without asking a few questions would you? Or a new pair of shoes without trying them on for size? So why buy wine without doing the same.
Fed up of being fizzed off?
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Over the past couple of years we have seen an increasing trend for bubbles; whether it’s for celebrating or simply taking advantage of a ‘Fizzy Friday’ opportunity we just can’t seem to get enough of the stuff.
Life through Rosé tinted spectacles
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What's your tint?
Spot the difference
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1 Grape. 1 Region. 1 Winery. 3 Prices... Why?
A BBQ isn't just about sausages and burgers... think WINE!
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Plastic cup full of warm white wine and a paper plate of charred-beyond-recognition whatever? No, that’s not our idea of a BBQ either. Here are a few top tips for wine pairing for your Summer of grilling fun…
Wines for Summer... tried and tested!
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It’s warming up out there and the sun is shining - on some days anyway, so our thoughts are turning more and more ‘al fresco’. Picnics, BBQs and simply sitting and watching the world go by all require the perfect tipple to suit.
A tasting of Angelvin with John and Logan in St Tropez
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The only Rosé to make it into the Wine Merchant Top 100!
Does Vintage Matter?
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This topic has come up quite a lot recently, so we thought we would share a few pointers to make sure you are drinking the wines at their best...
A pale rosé with a colourful past!
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Maison Angelvin and the story behind the wine from St Tropez.
The ‘El Niño’ Effect
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In the Spring/Summer of 2016, the harvests in Argentina and particularly Mendoza were defined by the weather pattern we have all heard of - El Niño...
Wooly Weeders
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Last month Judd explained a little about Organic, Biodynamic and Green wine making. This month we introduce to you the 'Wooly Weeders'
Move Over Malbec
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So is Argentina all about Malbec? Well it does account for 75% of the world’s Malbec production but there is more to Argentina than Malbec. Let’s explore…
Party like its 2017...
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Christmas seems a long way behind us now, so it’s time to look forward to what 2017 has in store...
Green Wine
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Organic? Sustainable? Biodynamic? What does it all mean and what are the benefits (if any) of buying wines with these labels?
What to expect in 2017...
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From spittoon monitors to the affects of El Nino... it's all go!
Dog Point vs Isabel Pinot Noir
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Two fantastic examples of New Zealand Pinot Noir open for tasting this weekend.
New Zealand Wine Web link up!
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Bakewell to Hawkes Bay, New Zealand via Live Video Link.
Hawke's Bay Pinot Noir
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Think New Zealand Pinot Noir and you may think Martinborough... however Hawke's Bay is the new kid on the block with some stunning wines!
A message from the Wine Maker
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See what the wine maker from Sileni has to say about the Pinot Noir's that we stock
Provence Rosé
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The why, the how, the who AND what we are drinking...
Week day wines for under £10
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We all look for that reason not to drink during the week and we possibly always fail... or is that just me?
Quinta da Lapa
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New wines direct from Portugal. Scores better than Ronaldo at the Euros!
The Angels have landed...
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New Provence Rosé has landed in Bakewell from the very talented Logan from St. Tropez. Sure to be a hit this Summer.
