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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT<br />
Wine<br />
GEORGE&<br />
DRAGON<br />
wentworth’s traditional family pub<br />
myth busting<br />
With James Ward at the Grape Kitchen<br />
There are a lot of myths when it comes to wine<br />
- and I’ve heard them all.<br />
Sometimes, these myths can be<br />
taken as facts and cloud someone’s<br />
judgement when choosing their next<br />
wine. Over the next few issues, I want<br />
to take you through my favourite<br />
myths, starting with…<br />
“All wines get better<br />
with age”<br />
This is the most common<br />
misconception with wine. Although<br />
it is true that some wines get better<br />
with age, not all wines do. Wines that<br />
are good for ageing typically are:<br />
• High in alcohol (14%+)<br />
• High in tannin<br />
• High in acidity<br />
• Aged in oak and on lees<br />
• Gone through malolactic<br />
fermentation<br />
These factors help<br />
a wine develop new<br />
characteristics while it is<br />
ageing. Wines that typically<br />
have these characteristics<br />
are full-bodied reds like<br />
Reserva wines from Spain<br />
or Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
based Bordeauxs.<br />
Bodegas Protos 2014<br />
Reserva Ribera Del<br />
Duero (£20.95) is a great<br />
example of this.<br />
White wines can<br />
be aged as well,<br />
however these can be<br />
slightly trickier. As a<br />
general rule, well-made<br />
Chardonnay from<br />
areas like Burgundy<br />
in France, Napa in<br />
California, and Yarra<br />
Valley & Margaret River<br />
in Australia, such as<br />
Xanadu Chardonnay<br />
(£16.50) are great for<br />
ageing.<br />
There are also some wines that<br />
are meant to be drunk young. Vinho<br />
Verde is a great example of this.<br />
This is a wine that is<br />
typically a field blend of<br />
grapes. It’s fermented<br />
in stainless steel and<br />
released young without<br />
any lees ageing or time<br />
in oak. Villa Benizi<br />
Pinot Grigio (£7.15)<br />
from Venezie in Italy is<br />
also a good example.<br />
These wines tend to be<br />
simple, refreshing and<br />
slightly lower in alcohol.<br />
Perfect to quaff while<br />
youthful - the wine, not<br />
the person.<br />
From the vineyard<br />
to your doorstep<br />
Independent online wine merchant bringing fine and<br />
unusual wines from around the world straight to your door<br />
Shop by country, style or food pairing<br />
Necessity Box £38.95<br />
A mixed case of 6 bottles of red and/or white wines<br />
Order online at www.grapekitchen.co.uk<br />
Or call James on 075081 15181<br />
Free same day delivery to any South Yorkshire postcode<br />
*On orders over £20 when placed before 2pm<br />
On the menu...<br />
Food served lunchtime<br />
and evenings<br />
Monday to Saturday 12-9pm<br />
and Sunday 12-6pm<br />
• Full menu including<br />
daily specials<br />
• Stone baked pizzas<br />
available every day<br />
• Sunday Roasts 12-6pm<br />
Upstairs private dining room<br />
Perfect for social gatherings and parties<br />
up to 20 people<br />
What's on...<br />
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Sunday 27th <strong>March</strong><br />
Sunday roast plus<br />
normal menu<br />
Reserve a table<br />
don’t be disappointed<br />
On the bar...<br />
7 different cask ales from local guest breweries<br />
OPEN 7 DAYS 11am-11pm<br />
85 main street,<br />
wentworth,<br />
rotherham<br />
s62 7tn<br />
tel.<br />
01226 742 440<br />
Dog<br />
Friendly<br />
One of the area’s<br />
largest beer gardens<br />
Outdoor bars serving<br />
food and drinks<br />
Perfect for all the family<br />
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& Bank Holiday<br />
Monday 18th <strong>April</strong><br />
Bank Holiday<br />
Monday 2nd May<br />
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