Asensio Crianza Merlot Cabernet - 2008 : 102 results priced between £5.00 and £200.00

Although the winery was established in Sesma in Navarra as recently as 1999, the family vineyards were planted by the Asensio brothers in the 1980s on limestone and gravel sites that benefit from both Atlantic and Mediterranean climatic influence. Javier Asensio took over the running of the winery and employed winemaker José Manuel Echeverria whose brilliant interpretation of Bordeaux varietals combined with the traditional Navarra Tempranillo grape, are exceptional.

Sourced from vines planted in the early 1980's which are Single or double Guyot trained depending on the strength of the vine and density of the planting which yield 55 to 60 hl/ha. Traditional vinification with destemming of the harvest. Maceration for 12 to 20 days depending on the type of grapes. The temperature is maintained at around 30° during fermentation : the must is pumped over the cap at least twice a day. The wine is then aged for at least one year before bottling at the château.

Lidio Carraro Dadivas Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 ( blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon ) Deep ruby red. Aroma of ripe red fruits, plum, strawberry and mulberry, giving way to spicy notes and a hint of chocolate and leather. Ripe tannins, good freshness and well balanced. Medium bodied, supple and fruity. No oak used. Serve with Red meat, game, pasta, spicy dishes and soft white cheese

Details This classic blend was created by using the ancient technique of fermenting uncrushed berries with native yeast from the grapes. After aging for 1 year in French barrels, it was bottled without finings or filtration. A further 12 months bottle aging took place prior to release. In 1918 in the wake of the Great Flu Epidemic an orphanage, Die Herberg, was built by the Robertson community for the children left orphaned and destitute. In 2003 a 5ha vineyard was planted on the orphanage's grounds...

Casa Del Valle in La Mancha boasts an entirely new winery. The bodega is owned by a group of Riojan growers who between them have 3 decades of winemaking experience in Rioja, strong financial backing and the most advanced modern technology. The bodega is surrounded by 100 hectares of new vineyards growing the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah varieties, chosen for their great suitability for ageing and their well defined character.

A vibrant mid-red colour with a violet hue. Delicious fruit driven nose of plum and wild berries, with smoke and spice savoury notes from new oak barrel fermentation and maturation.

Vondeling Petit Rouge is a lightly oaked blend of Merlot (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%). Delicious, ripe raspberry and cherry fruit characters with a hint of vanilla and black pepper. Very soft and rounded, this is distinctively South African but without any of the savoury, rubbery notes one can sometimes find in South African reds. A great match for a nice, juicy steak.

Casa Del Valle in La Mancha boasts an entirely new winery. The bodega is owned by a group of Riojan growers who between them have 3 decades of winemaking experience in Rioja, strong financial backing and the most advanced modern technology. The bodega is surrounded by 100 hectares of new vineyards growing the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah varieties, chosen for their great suitability for ageing and their well defined character.

Vondeling Petit Rouge is a lightly oaked blend of Merlot (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%). Delicious, ripe raspberry and cherry fruit characters with a hint of vanilla and black pepper. Very soft and rounded, this is distinctively South African but without any of the savoury, rubbery notes one can sometimes find in South African reds. A great match for a nice, juicy steak.

Palate: A rich, lush wine of abundant fruits - red currants, mulberries, plums, blackberries, blueberries and cassis, this ambling fruit richness is complimented by plentiful ripe fruit tannins and the finest grained French oak. A wine of great proportion, enjoyable now and worthy of cellaring for the medium to long term.

Winemaker blend wine made from different grapes in order to add more complexity to the flavour and texture of a wine. Some wine blends are made from classic recipes handed down from generation to generation. Other vintners create brand new blends in an attempt to produce a new and exciting wine that has flavour characteristics like nothing else on the market.

"Just 3km from the Indian Ocean, Eagle Vale has garnered worthy praise since its debut vintage in 2001. This wine is graceful and refined, with herb and green pepper notes underscored by oaky, damson fruit characters. Concentrated, savoury and fantastically enjoyable."

Mid-deep red colour, with a bright purple tinge. The nose has fine spicy, white pepper aromatics, with raspberry and darker blackberry fruit underneath. Subtle toasty vanilla-bean oak characters are fully integrated with some more complex leathery earthy notes coming from the Wrattonbully fruit. The palate is bright with berry fruits complex pepper and spice characters and a fine tannin finish. A beautifully balanced wine with strength, fruit depth and elegance.

Description Appearance - Crimson with purple hints. Nose - Aromatic mulberry, black plum and blackberry, with lingering perfumed varietal aromas. Palate - Mouth coating and plump flavours of dark plum fruits and black berries, supple and flavoursome, thick and textural with a long pleasing French oak tannin finish. Independents Note :"intense blackcurranty nose and palate with plum, bitter chocolate, violets and dried roses, supported by velvety tannins. Nice balance and length with attractive...

Description The Parker Favourite Son range of wines are sourced predominately from Wrattonbully, just north of Coonawarra from selected sites across the Limestone Coast. The Parker Estate Favourite Son Cabernet Merlot is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) and Merlot (40%) grapes. Dark ruby red in colour, with a bright purple tinge the nose has fine spicy, white pepper aromas underlaid with raspberry and dark berry fruits. Subtle toasty vanilla oak characters are fully integrated with more complex...

Bottle Description Notes: Each year, the Peter Lehmann winemakers carefully select the very best Cabernet Sauvignon of vintage for blending with premium parcels of Merlot, Shiraz and Malbec to create this superb, multi-dimensional wine of great distinction. Dense black centre with a dark red/garnet rim. An exciting mélange of mixed spice, wild violets, hints of mint and black currants. The richness and depth of the fruit is a seamless blend. A wine of great power and length, it shows a superb...

Description of this Penedès Coup de coeur Guide Fleurus Mas Comtal is one of the Penedès rising star. This wine is made with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is a wine very delicate on the nose. The Spanish Guide Guia Peñin describes its aromas as “deep, toasty and smoky”. It is round and full on the palate, with a “beautiful structure, very fruity, powerful but delicate” (Fleurus). Take advantage of our special offer to discover this exceptional wine…

The property is situated in the heart of ‘Entre Deux Mers’ in the Communes of Castelviel and Gornac. The vines are planted South West on 140 metre high hills, benefitting by it’s privileged position to mature in the sunniest climate. The soil is formed by predominantly clay and sand. Since three generations the Hitier Buffeteau family guard an alliance between tradition and technology to obtain supremecy in finesse and typicity of Terroir. Small production based on “Taille en Vert’ based on severe...

Red Wine is an alcoholic beverage typically made of fermented red grape juice. Its colour can be derived from a range of grape varietals that are reddish, deep purple, and even a blue on the colour scale. These grapes give rise to a wine that is colour classified with such descriptors as garnet, almost black, dark red, light red, ruby red, opaque purple, deep violet, maroon and the list goes on. As with all wines, winemaker decides of the style of wine he will produce. Red wines are often classified...

Bottle Description Notes: (New picture to be uploaded soon.) The winery takes its name from Madfish Bay which can found near Denmark in Western Australia's Great Southern and where, apparently, fish go loco. Designed to reflect WA's laid-back lifestyle, both the packaging and the juice are right on the money. As you'd expect from wines from the same stable as the mighty Howard Park they are classically cool-climate in style with a real vibrancy of fruit and an abundance of cheeky charm. Tasting...

Klein Constantia produces one of South Africa's most famous wines, Constantia, a deliciously sweet dessert wine that was Napoleon's favourite tipple! The estate is currently run by Duggie Danford Jooste, whose head winemaker, Adam Mason, trained under our very own Jean-Marc Sauboua. Thanks to our close relationship with Adam we were able to source this exclusive red, combining grapes from Walker Bay, Stellenbosch and Constantia.Adam used mostly Cabernet Sauvignon for its deep blackcurrant flavours...

A classy, scented and refined cabernet-merlot from the Ribbon Vale Vineyard which is now owned by top estate Moss Wood. Decant.

Brancott Estate wines are considered the benchmark of New Zealand varietal winemaking and have an international reputation for quality and consistency. The wines are crafted in a style that epitomises the unique character and flavour of the growing region. Grapes for Montana Merlot Cabernet were harvested from the Hawkes Bay region of the North Island of New Zealand. The fruit was cold soaked to assist colour extraction prior to and post fermentation using selected yeast strains. A combination of...

A lifted black cherry, dark chocolate and mocha nose. A powerful wine rich and soft in texture. The silky palate oozes sweet mixed berry conserve, rum & raisin, white chocolate and spicy vanilla oak finished with a crisp explosion of spice and soft elegant tannin length.

El Camino Merlot Cabernet Tannat 2012 has masses of juicy, appealing red fruits with soft and ripe flavours and would match well with pasta with tomato based sauces or beef stews.

Details Rich and generous, this wine boasts a deep dark hue and whiffs of ripe red berries, infused with roasted coffee beans, tobacco leaves, cedar wood and cigar box. On the palate expect concentrated black plum and a decadent dark chocolate finish. A full bodied, well structured wine with soft, ripe tannins and a fresh acidity to life the flavours. Savour this bold overachiever with hearty dishes. Cellaring potential : 10 years. In the Cellar Specific sight and vineyard selection took place,...

Klein Constantia produces one of South Africa's most famous wines, Constantia, a deliciously sweet dessert wine that was Napoleon's favourite tipple! The estate is currently run by Duggie Danford Jooste, whose head winemaker, Adam Mason, trained under our very own Jean-Marc Sauboua. Thanks to our close relationship with Adam we were able to source this exclusive red, combining grapes from Walker Bay, Stellenbosch and Constantia.Adam used mostly Cabernet Sauvignon for its deep blackcurrant flavours...

Klein Constantia produces one of South Africa's most famous wines, Constantia, a deliciously sweet dessert wine that was Napoleon's favourite tipple! The estate is currently run by Duggie Danford Jooste, whose head winemaker, Adam Mason, trained under our very own Jean-Marc Sauboua. Thanks to our close relationship with Adam we were able to source this exclusive red, combining grapes from Walker Bay, Stellenbosch and Constantia.Adam used mostly Cabernet Sauvignon for its deep blackcurrant...

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'Gouleyant' - the pleasing French word for 'gulpable' - and this is as gulpable a claret as you'll find. Made from the fruit of biodynamic Merlot and Cabernet vines, it gives immediate pleasure with its unrestrained, silky red fruit flavours. Véronique Cochran's vines surround the family's 14th century château (once home to the lords of Lansac, faithful to the English Crown). The beautiful estate is a haven for wildlife and the vineyards teem with wild flowers in the summer. A rare treasure.

In late 2001 after the sale of the company they founded (Petaluma), the Croser family and Champagne Bolinger made a pact to begin again. Soon after, the Cazes family, owners of Chateau Lynch Bages agreed to join the partnership and the Koppamura vineyard (later renamed the Whalebone Vineyard) was purchased. Now with three plots; the Whalebone Vineyard, the Tiers Vineyard and a plot in the Fleurieu Peninsula, Tapanappa are synonymous with top quality wines, their mission being; " to maximise the quality...

Home to many of the world's finest wines, Bordeaux has a whole range of delicious, affordable and sensational offerings. The vibrant dry whites made from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon are of consistently high quality and ideal for summer parties.The Bordeaux region is divided by the Garonne and Dordogne rivers. On the 'left bank' of the Gironde, the Médoc area makes red wines mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Usually they're blended with one or two other grape varieties...

These 3 varieties have combined to create an Australian wine with complex flavours, a hint of spice and a lingering, soft palate.

Fruity upfront plums and wild berry fruits, balanced with a soft, herbal forest floor aroma and harmoious intergrated tannins. RECOMMENDED - Decanter World Wine Awards 2010 Owned by Hans and Fransien Haan, the vineyard is located on the valley floor of the Barossa Valley in South Australia, one of the worlds renowned grape growing districts. The 40 acre property was purchased in 1993, with the first wine produced in 1997. A few years later the property was expanded to 47 acres. Production is currently...