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‘All wine tastes better from a magnum’: delicious Christmas bottles, courtesy of Tanners of Shrewsbury

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issue 02 December 2023

Tanners of Shrewsbury have one of the finest own-label ranges in the country and with dread Christmas in the offing and belts tight as ever, it seemed smart to look no further. With high quality, low prices and the chance to mix your own case, don’t miss this opportunity to fill your boots.

I’m no fan of cava, but Mrs Ray says I should stop being such a ghastly vinous snob and, having tasted the Tanners Cava Brut (1), I realise she might be right. Produced by the Heredad Seguras Viudas winery near Barcelona from Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-lo, it’s fresh, creamy, toasty and, well, yes, rather tasty. Best of all, it’s a crazily low price for a champagne method sparkler and if it doesn’t float your boat as it is, you can slosh it in a Buck’s Fizz, Kir Royale or Black Velvet. £10 down from £11.60.

Tanners of Shrewsbury have one of the finest own-label ranges in the country

If, however, only the real thing will do, then the Tanners Extra Reserve Brut Champagne NV (2) in magnum should be right up your street.

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