Eastlife February 2019

Maree d’Ione
Organic Fiano
Green apple, pear and
almond aromas abound here,
backed by succulent fruit
on the palate and a lifted
mineral finish. An authentic
taste of southern Italy that
will excel with chicken and
roasted vegetable dishes.
ANDA Tempranillo
Syrah – Andalucia
If you decide to stay in and rule
the kitchen then why not try
this great alternative to world
renowned Rioja. Heralding
from sunny southern Spain, the
cooler climate high up in the
mountains of Andalucía, hidden
away behind the beaches and
holidaymakers, helps create a
medium bodied wine of real
freshness, complex yet easy
drinking, with crisp acidity, soft
tannins and plenty of juicy fruit.
Gifford’s Hall Rosé
Magnum Suffolk
Go big for Valentine’s Day
and splash out on a magnum,
it makes for an iconic table
piece. A delightful blend of
Madeleine Angevine and Rondo
grapes results in a delicate yet
concentrated nose, with a wild
strawberry aroma, hints of
white flowers and peaches.
The palate is fresh, with
distinct red berry flavours
and a touch of pink
grapefruit.
St. Giles Gin
51 million bottles of gin were
purchased by UK consumers last
year and I’m sure your loved
one contributed towards that
statistic! Distilled in historic
Norwich but inspired by the
four corners of the earth –
lemongrass and rose petals are
just two exotic botanicals in
this smooth, fruity gin. St. Giles
is smooth enough to impress in
a glass over ice.
Matt Dicks has been a Wines,
Beers and Spirits Specialist
for Waitrose since 2006. He
holds a variety of Wine and
Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
certificates. He is also a judge
for the International Wine
Challenge and International
Wine and Spirit Competition.
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