We have had Slowine on our House Wine list for a while now, and those are the wines we like to drink and serve by the glass, rather than the cheap hooch out the back! As we are teaming up with the producer for a wine evening on our birthday, we thought they'd be perfect for our first wine review on our new website. So here it goes ...

Slowine Chenin Blanc-Sauvignon Blanc 2005
The ideal anytime wine with its friendly fruity nature and easy texture; this is the wine for fresh grilled fish, roasted 'Label Anglaise' free-range chicken, oven-roasted vegetables or white cheeses. Beautiful aromas of guava, gooseberry and ripe tropical fruit tantalize the nose and follow through to a balanced mouthful that’s supple and refreshing.

Slowine Rosé 2005
Cheerful in colour and character, this dry wine is balanced and refreshing plus a great pair for light and fresh foods like roasted farm tomato soup, Mezze platters, lamb bredie (stew), Moroccan lamb tagine, or even a light Malay curry. Bright salmon pink in colour, with the fragrance of ripe strawberries – and some black cherries in support. A tasty, harmonious and invigorating wine with the sugar and acids in great balance for lingering pleasure.

Slowine Merlot 2004
This is a delicious red for day-dreaming or with some very slowly roasted lamb on any lazy day, and especially Sundays. Soft, juicy fruits with seductive touches of violets and chocolate, this is a soft and easy wine with generous flavour and a gentle, lasting finish, the wine also suits wild meats like grilled springbok loin or ostrich and is the perfect companion to confit duck.

Come and try Slowine in the restaurant as part of the Argus's Dine for Less offer, which runs until the 30th of November. As part of the offer we give away a bottle of Slowine per two diners, just bring in a token per person and a filled-in voucher per table. Check the Argus for more details. We are also offering a mixed case of six bottles to take home at a special price - only £45 (that's a saving of £10)!!