Mr. Chapman comes out...

Posted by Andrew Chapman, 7:23am 04/07/2007. Leave a comment

Avid readers of our new blog will have spotted a new team member here at S4W - Andrew Barrow. That makes two Andrews around the new office and warehouse, just to complicate things! (And yes, we've heard the jokes about the Andes being good for a whine.....!) Andrew B is a really talented wine writer and techno wizard - look out for our new 'Meet the Team' feature coming soon. He joined the team 4 weeks ago to help me with all the things I've been wanting to bring you, but haven't had time to sort out, like this blog among other things.

You'll get a fresh posting every weekday, and on Friday watch out for our "Something For the Weekend" feature. It's a place to find the best offers and discounts to help celebrate the end of the working week. Just at the moment, you can't post a reply to a blog, but that should be changing soon. I want to turn S4W into a place that's not only a place to buy blooming good wines at fabulous prices, but a place to pass on tips and finds to other customers too. Keep checking back with S4W, by the way, because in just a few days' time something big is happening with the site. We think you'll like it! It's going to mean more interaction, and a way for everyone to personalise their S4W experience online. Right now we're trying to sort out the virtual "goody bag" for customers that will come with the changes.

And talking of goodies...

Allan Scott Methode Traditionelle Really gorgeous nose of buttered toast, yeast and toasted hazelnuts - classic for quality fizz made from 100% Chardonnay. Toastiness came through on the palate too, along with lovely ripe fruit and enough acidity to make the whole thing really balanced. Yummy! Excellent value @ £12.99

Kim Crawford 'Rory' Brut 2003 This one is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir - just like in many Champagne's. More 'New Worldy' than the Allan Scott, even though they both come from New Zealand. Hints of tropical fruit and a twist of citrus (lime). Nice toasty flavours, although no as much as the Allan Scott. Lovely crisp acidity offsets the ripe fruit on the finish. Never mind Champagne, drink 'Rory' Brut (named after Kim Crawford's son), especially when it's only £10.99!

All in all, two tasty wines to enjoy while listening to the radio - or anything else that fizz can be used for. I blame Bob's dulcet tones for soothing me to sleep and not the long hours spent in new office, or the effects of the fizz... Hope I didn't snore guys!

Posted by: Andrew Chapman

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