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Brian Elliott @midweekwines

Brian is an established wine writer, taster and judge who is Scotland's most widely read wine journalist.

Joined August 2014
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Behind most great wine is a grower with a story. Three are spotlighted today as they face issues ranging from wildfire threats to industry transformation … midweekwines.co.uk/meet-wine…  #WineStories #ClimateChange
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Discover the wine "Sweet Spot" - where you escape disappointing cheapies but don't need a mortgage! 6 stellar picks £10-13 including a rare white Sangiovese ✨ … midweekwines.co.uk/6-top-cho… #WineTips #SweetSpot   
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Wine labels needn’t be intimidating or overwhelming. Simple decoding  tips to help you choose with confidence...midweekwines.co.uk/three-tip… #WineTips#WineKnowledge

Three Tips to Tackle Wine Aisle Confusion - MidWeek Wines

Where a word – or even letter –can make a difference.

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Smart Wine Shopping - where @Morrisons help you move beyond pedestrian choices. Details of my independent review here midweekwines.co.uk/escaping-… …   #wine #winelover
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Several tasty, great value white grape varieties get trampled in the rush for pinot grigio and sauvignon. Dallying over the one featured here will pay dividends … midweekwines.co.uk/catch-up-… #WineLovers#WineDiscovery
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An unfamiliar grape from Languedoc a gorgeous Rioja rosé refresh where innovation has combined with tradition = Heatwave drinking sorted… midweekwines.co.uk/rose-triu… #WineLovers #WineDiscovery
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Discover a 10-million-year-old secret. Wild chimpanzees throw parties with fermented fruit but know when to stop. Ancient wisdom for modern drinkers … midweekwines.co.uk/10-millio… #DrinkResponsibly #KnowYourLimits.
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Embrace some unfamiliar grape varieties to improve the value for your money and, because they are recommended here, you can buy them with confidence … midweekwines.co.uk/unfamilia… #WineExploration #AffordableWine
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Don’t miss this challenge to see how maturation changes even inexpensive red Rioja …midweekwines.co.uk/who-can-r… #Rioja #WineChallenge.   

Who can Resist a Challenge? - MidWeek Wines

A challenge to boost practical aspects of wine knowledge.

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Two wines, two stories of regional prowess. Languedoc extend their red wine reputation while Northern Portugal breaks free from old stereotypes. Both on limited time discounts from this week…midweekwines.co.uk/impressiv… #RegionalWines #WineDeals
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Behind every loyal customer is a story worth telling. One subscriber explains what keeps him coming back to a favourite retailer… midweekwines.co.uk/a-society…  #SmartShopping #WineLover
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Seemed to be several “repeat business” items in the latest Wine Tour @LidlGB but then I discovered this masterful Hungarian sauvignon. Head to midweekwines.co.uk/lidls-jun… now to hear all about it. #winelover #valuewinefinds
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Did you know areas in France can switch between wine regions? Discover a classy wine at great price that has done so. Head to midweekwines.co.uk/great-val… now to see what you think. #SummerWines #BudgetWine
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A passport-free French wine tour matching local wines to each stage of the Tour De France in a brilliant armchair adventure. Read on at … midweekwines.co.uk/from-spri… #TourDeFrance #WineLovers
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My “Good/Better/Best” treatment applies, today, to the much maligned “grigio” to reveal sensational rich, textured and age worthy pinot gris options … midweekwines.co.uk/pinot-gri… #AlsaceStyle #SophisticatedSipping
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Wines for you today from Italy and Germany that are light in style, alcohol and price… midweekwines.co.uk/2-lovely-… #LightWines
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Southern Hemisphere standouts: Sauvignon from a region that redefined the variety, alongside an approachable Chilean Pinot Noir. Both discounted 20% #WineBargains #WineLovers … midweekwines.co.uk/2-discoun…
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The unusual meets the inexpensive in the latest promotion at @LidlGB. A rare Hungarian red, ideal for summer, joins a terrific white blend from Germany - but hurry over to the site now to see what else shines in this Wine Tour …. midweekwines.co.uk/the-lates… #WineBargains #LidlFinds
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Good news .. Sound wine at £5: Bad news … the downward spiral remains… midweekwines.co.uk/found-one… #BudgetGem and #DrinkItWhileItLasts
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