Bernard's wine route

New, available on our website: Gallia French Beer

2012-02-19T11:29:00.000-08:00

Gallia Beer. Founded in 1890, Gallia became an iconic Beer brand in Paris until the 1960s when the high cost of production caused the Beer to cease production. In 2008, two Parisian friends revived the beer with its original recipe and gradually began to place it back in the bars and restaurants of the city.

The beer is a pilsner style 5.5% abv "blonde" lager, available in 33cl bottles. Chill well, close your eyes and imagine you are in a chic Parisian bar !

Ingredients: A 5.5% abv pilsner, blonde, sparkling beer. In 33cl bottles.

Additional Information: In 2010 two French entrepeneurs decided that as Paris was one of a few cities in the world that did not have its own beer, they would revive a once iconic brand and return to the city its authentic great beer. Founded in 1890 by Jean-Jaques Wolhunther, the Gallia brewery produced beers in central Paris. The brewery was in full production in the capital until its closure in 1969. Using the original recipe and distributed in Paris since 2010, Gallia can now be found in many reknowned places such a Chez Colette, Bon Marche, Lafayette Gourmet and many small, chic bars around the capital.

http://www.frenchwines-direct.co.uk/details.asp?int_id=153

What sort of wine drinker are you? - Opinion - Eastern Daily Press

2012-02-01T06:33:00.000-08:00

What sort of wine drinker are you? - Opinion - Eastern Daily Press

As your eyes no doubt confirmed recently, over the past three decades, Britain has transformed itself into a nation of wine drinkers, an increasing number of whom actually understand what they’re drinking and where it came from.

Gone are the days when a cheap bottle of plonk with a colourful label was considered the perfect accompaniment to a boil-in-the-bag Vesta curry. We’re considerably more sophisticated nowadays. Indeed, when it comes to drinking wine, researchers believe most Britons fall into one of six categories.

First up are ‘the entertainers’ – couples who open a bottle most evenings and are prepared to try any wine variety, especially if it’s on promotion.

Then there’s ‘the adventurers’, people who know the difference between a Californian merlot and a New Zealand pinot noir, but are prepared to try anything, provided it’s good.

Of course, we’re always going to have the ‘easily pleased’ grouping, folks who harbour few preconceived ideas regarding wine, so they stick with what they’re familiar with.

Similarly, we all know ‘Chardonnay girls’: females who enjoy wine because it doesn’t fill them up like beer. A bottle shared between friends is an essential addition to their post-work chats.

‘The connoisseurs’ appreciate that good wine should be savoured, not guzzled and are prepared to pay for a recognised vintage.

And finally, there’s ‘the enthusiast’, something of a traditionalist who isn’t keen on New World wine. The enthusiast insists upon good quality French wine.

As the economic crisis continues to bite, however, the wine industry believes UK wine consumption will start to fall as consumers “drink better and less”. The International Wine & Spirit Research’s forecast predicts that between 2012-15, UK consumption will decline by 4.13pc. The process has already begun: in 2011, the UK fell from fifth position to sixth in the list of wine-consuming nations worldwide.

Despite this, the wine industry is cautiously optimistic. It maintains that Britons will continue to enjoy wine, though their habits may change and they’ll buy better quality – but less of it.

Last week, Majestic Wine released impressive figures covering the nine-week trading period to January 2 which revealed that total UK store sales were up 8.4pc. It means that for the first 40 weeks of Majestic’s financial year, like-for-like UK store sales growth was 2.7pc.

Majestic Wine has long been a well-run business, although it operates in a sector which is being squeezed particularly tight. To a degree, it relies upon discretionary expenditure which can be tweaked, halted or reduced at a moment’s notice, a feature which has impacted upon its share price. Indeed, despite another sparkling performance from its online division, Majestic’s perceived reliance upon discretionary expenditure has made investors understandably hesitant when it comes to buying its shares

While wave after wave of gloomy news washes over us all, it’s difficult to ascertain which way the economic wind is blowing. Nevertheless, as we struggle to adhere to our new year resolutions, mindful of the euro’s impending collapse and probable fallout, it’s enough to make you think, ‘well, another glass of wine won’t do any harm.’ Whether such an approach is enough to maintain the short-term value of Majestic’s shares is, however, debateable.

Read Peter Sharkey’s blog at http://www.mymoney24.co.uk/

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For good and afforable good wines...make sure to check our latest February wine offers at http://www.frenchwines-direct.co.uk/page.asp?int_id=43

Taste the place

2012-01-18T04:11:00.000-08:00

Splurge on a wine from a specific region and you'll grasp the joys of terroir
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Fighting Fake Bordeaux | News | News & Features | Wine Spectator

2012-01-18T03:56:00.000-08:00

Fighting Fake Bordeaux | News | News & Features | Wine Spectator

Chat-en-Oeuf - Best Rosé...at the Vancouver Wine Magazine Awards

2012-01-12T13:43:00.000-08:00

Our Chat-en-Oeuf Rosé wine was recognised as the Best Rosé wine at the Vancouver Wine Magazine Awards. The Chat-en-Oeuf Rosé 2010 was the pick of the bunch in the Rosé category (1^stJanuary 2012). Read more >

Chat-en-Oeuf Rosé

Only £5.19...

...buy it from our website now Chat en Oeuf Rosé

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Fine Wine - Wine case and Accessories Gift Set

2012-01-09T12:51:00.000-08:00

Hello as seen during the last Garden Village Market, now available to buy from our online wine shop http://www.frenchwines-direct.co.uk/details.asp?int_id=151 and at the market. This fine wine gift-set is complete with a range of useful tools - the perfect gift for all wine enthusiasts or collectors! This fantastic wine and accessories gift set includes:

- 1 x Bottle St Émilion Grand Cru - Château Giraudels de Milon 2005

- 1 x Wine case (holds standard sizes wine bottles)
- 1 x Waiter’s friend corkscrew
- 1 x wine thermometre
- 1 x Bottle stoper and pourer
- 1 x Wine drip collar
- 1 x Wine bottle stopper

Check this video out -- Great Wine and Gift-set ideas from Bernard's wine route

New Year, New Stock at Bernard's wine route!

2012-01-05T13:12:00.000-08:00

We hope you all had a great Christmas and we wish you all the best for the New Year.
We thought we would let you know we have just received some new wine stock, check our website now! www.frenchwines-direct.co.uk

New: Cuvée Jean Paul Rosé

We have just brought in, this new fantastic easy-drinking rosé. A vivid pale strawberry pink with aromas of crushed red berries, laced with an exotic twist. On the palate instantly appealing soft berry flavours mingle with a smooth, yet textural finish to make this an uncomplicated, easy drinking fresh and fruity dry rosé of real character.

Awards & Press
2009 Vintage: Iinternational Wine Challenge 2011 – Bronze medal

New Cuvee Jean Paul Rose Wine Available at Bernard's wine route

I know what I am having with my curry tonight!

Start browsing our website now www.frenchwines-direct.co.uk

Join Bernard’s wine route at the Garden Village Farmers Market

2012-01-02T07:06:00.000-08:00

When: Saturday, 7 January 2012

What time: 10:00 until 14:00

Where: St Margarets church hall and grounds, Chester Road, Garden Village, Wrexham opposite the 4 dogs pub, Wrexham

Description: 20 local producures selling the best high quality local food you can buy, together with a mix of artisan stall holders. food producers include meats from Home farm including bacon, sausages, beef, lamb, chicken and eggs. chesses from knolton farm, D's pate's, french flavo......ur, uncle peters award winning fudge, moiras vegetables, creative cakes, veggie fayre, moreish bakes, orchard pigs with pies & artisan breads, bernis jam. , artisan producers include sutton handmade, soaps jewelery, cards, paper products, welsh crafts, cards. please make every effort to support this wonderful local market which is fast becoming one of the best markets in the area, which is growing month by month with new and interesting stalls. please click the attend button if your coming.

New wine stock arriving, it’s on its way...

2011-12-26T07:52:00.000-08:00

We will have more stock available in our online-shop http://www.frenchwines-direct.co.uk/ as from Wednesday 4th January 2012.

In the mean time, we welcome your wine request/suggestion. Simply email us today sales@bernardswineroute.co.uk or,

You can use our online form at http://www.frenchwines-direct.co.uk/page.asp?int_id=51

Thank you.

'Grower champagnes,' especially from the namesake French region, have more personality | Food...

2011-12-25T15:31:00.000-08:00

'Grower champagnes,' especially from the namesake French region, have more personality | Food...

Wine May Help Ease Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms | Health News | News & Features | Wine Spectator

2011-12-19T15:25:00.000-08:00

Wine May Help Ease Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms | Health News | News & Features | Wine Spectator

What Rising Temperatures May Mean for World’s Wine Industry by John McQuaid: Yale Environment 360

2011-12-19T15:08:00.000-08:00

What Rising Temperatures May Mean for World’s Wine Industry by John McQuaid: Yale Environment 360

Last Orders Please!

2011-12-19T14:48:00.000-08:00

If you've already ordered, enjoy your wines when they arrive. But in case you missed an offer, you have till Wednesday 21^st December 7pm to place your last order and secure these perfect festive wines, just in time for Christmas.

But hurry! Time is running out, so order today to secure your stock and delivery slot!
You can mix and match any quantity of any of our wines to make up your own Christmas case.
Christmas 2011 delivery schedule >
Christmas sale now on >

Bernard's wine route

New, available on our website: Gallia French Beer

What sort of wine drinker are you? - Opinion - Eastern Daily Press

Taste the place

Splurge on a wine from a specific region and you'll grasp the joys of terroir Taste the place

Fighting Fake Bordeaux | News | News & Features | Wine Spectator

Chat-en-Oeuf - Best Rosé...at the Vancouver Wine Magazine Awards

Fine Wine - Wine case and Accessories Gift Set

Check this video out -- Great Wine and Gift-set ideas from Bernard's wine route

New Year, New Stock at Bernard's wine route!

New: Cuvée Jean Paul Rosé

Start browsing our website now www.frenchwines-direct.co.uk

Join Bernard’s wine route at the Garden Village Farmers Market

New wine stock arriving, it’s on its way...

'Grower champagnes,' especially from the namesake French region, have more personality | Food...

Wine May Help Ease Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms | Health News | News & Features | Wine Spectator

What Rising Temperatures May Mean for World’s Wine Industry by John McQuaid: Yale Environment 360

Last Orders Please!

Splurge on a wine from a specific region and you'll grasp the joys of terroir
Taste the place