With the clocks going forward on Sunday is it safe to assume that spring is finally here? It’s been a great year for snowdrops, but the daffodils are so late this year. What’s going on? Will we have that BBQ summer that we heard about last year and never happened? All one can do is to order a mixed case of good quality wine and hope for the best . . .

The Wines for Easter case costs £70 and includes three bottles each of the following four wines.

Olive Hills Pinot Grigio 2008, Italy: An ultra-fresh and refreshing pinot grigio from the shores of Lake Garda in Italy that does the job perfectly. Perfect for any occasion.

Brampton Grenache Blanc 2007, South Africa: We are used to grenache noir because it is the main grape of good old Côtes du Rhône. The white version is much rarer with delightful floral and scented fruit.

Monte Haro Rioja Cosecha 2007, Spain: A classic, tasty and traditional Rioja from the famous house of Paternina who were one of the first Spanish producers to import their wines into this country.

Nero d’Avola Il Meridione 2008, Sicily: Another superb example of this juicy red grape variety that always seems to deliver good fresh fruit in abundance.

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The Oxford Times Wine Club is run in association with The Oxford Wine Company. Free delivery of your wine is available within 30 miles of Oxford. Please allow up to ten working days for delivery of your wine. If you have any questions about your order, contact The Oxford Wine Company on 01865 301144 quoting The Oxford Times Wine Club or email: info@oxfordwine.co.uk

If you would like to buy unmixed or mixed cases of wines that you have particularly liked from The Oxford Times Wine Club at the same special discounted prices, please contact Theo Sloot at The Oxford Wine Company on 01865 301144 or email theo@oxfordwine.co.uk