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10 Gift Voucher — £10.00
Gift Vouchers are a perfect, easy and safe gift for wine lovers. Presented in a stylish Gift Card, our Vouchers are available in £10 & £25 denominations. Gift Vouchers can be exchanged for goods, or towards the purchase of goods at branches of Oddbins (England, Scotland & Wales) or online. They can not be exchanged for cash, credit, replaced if lost, or exchanged by persons under 18. ATTENTION: in order to be redeemed online, Gift Vouchers must be sent to Oddbins Direct, Freepost 18357, London SW...

Party Dozen — £55.00
12 fantastic everyday quaffers that are guaranteed to put a smile on anyone's face! From juicy Spanish Temparnillos to zingy Chilean Sauvignon Blanc's and fantastic Spanish Cavas, the Party Dozen is guaranteed to be the life and soul of the party! Stock In Stock

42 Below Vodka — £19.99
If you were going to choose the perfect environment to make the world's most perfect vodka, you'd have to pick New Zealand. The water is clear and the air holds a standard for purity. PLEASE NOTE that this vodka do not fit in our range of hinged wooden boxes. Tasting Notes : Even though the US government classes vodka as a tasteless & odourless spirit (what does that say about Skyy?) there are big differences between different vodkas. Cheap vodkas are rough and burn, this super-premium vodka is...

Dom Perignon 2000 — £119.99
This reverent old classic is still produced from vineyards owned by the Abbey of Hautvillers, home to the legendary figure of Dom Perignon. For those wishing to mark an occasion, sometimes only Dom will do! Tasting Notes : Acacia honey and fresh almonds on the nose whilst dried apricots and toasted brioche combine on the long finish. Producer : Moet & Chandon Method of Production : Dom Perignon is only produced in the finest vintages from grapes grown on 100% rated vineyards. Fermentation took...

Martini Extra Dry — £7.49
A mixer with Gin or Vodka to make classic 'Martinis', this is a good aperitif with tonic over ice or some people like it with lemonade. Tasting Notes : Almost dry with a bitter taste of wormwood and other herbs. Producer : Martini Method of Production : Made from Italian wine that has been fortified with grape spirit. The vermouth is then flavoured with botanical concentrates to give a consistent flavour. After sweetening with Mistelle and fortification the vermouth is chilled for tartrate stabilization...

Jose Cuervo Especial, Gold Tequila — £18.99
If you're thinking of salt, a lime juice, an explosion in the throat and screwing up your nose involuntarily as you recall fragments of disastrous evenings in the 'Bull & Bucket' drinking dubious Mexican spirits - think again, there is far more to Tequila Jose Cuervo than that!. Tasting Notes : This beauty has the smokiness of a good malt, the sweetness of decent Bourbon and the body of a fine cognac. Producer : Jose Cuervo Method of Production : At 8-10 years old, mature leaves of blue Agave...

A taste of France — £64.00
Trust Richard (our French Wine Buyer) to come up with some amazing value wines from the Languedoc! Here you'll find a rich, meaty Cabernet Sauvignon, a crisp and delicious Sauvignon Blanc, a soft, velvety Merlot and finally, a wonderfully flavoursome Chardonnay. Exceptional value from Southern France! Price includes delivery Stock In Stock

Bowmore 15 Year Old Darkest — £44.99
This new bottling from Bowmore is a matured first in vanilla-rich bourbon casks and then spends 2 years in Oloroso sherry casks. It exhibits the Bowmore smoke and fruity raisin notes and the palate follows with cedar andrich toffee flavours. Tasting Notes : Burnt sienna in colour, this delightful dram has dark chocolate and raisin aromas to compliment the Bowmore smokiness. Producer : Bowmore Method of Production : Floor maltings give the malt a peat reek from heating by fires of local peat. The...

Sailor Jerry Rum — £16.99
A fantastically spicy jazzy rum that our customers have been asking about for quite a while and which we are very happy to finally stock! Tasting Notes : Nose: Medium sweet with vanilla/cream and oak, and powdered spice such as cinnamon, clove and all spice. Palate: Drier than the nose suggests. Hints of Oddfellows sweets, spices and a fizzy almost peppery finish. The finish is long and very clean. Method of Production : Made using a continuous process, like many light rums, the Alcohol, produced...

Sputnik Vodka — £11.99
A great vodka for a meeting of old friends, and sure to take the UK by storm. Try drinking chilled, on its own with the following traditional toasts: - first to the host, then your ancestors, then your children and womenfolk. Lastly toast to an idea or notion like Mother Russia! Now that's the way to get the party started!. Tasting Notes : Chill to just above freezing (5 to 7°C) and you will experience the balance of warming intensity and smooth mellow characters of grassy nuances & sweetness. ...

Benromach Traditional — £20.99
Launched in March 2004, this is the first whisky distilled after the re-opening of Benromach in 1998, and is the first whisky distilled by Gordon and MacPhail.. Tasting Notes : Yellow straw in colour with a nose of citrus fruits (lemons & limes), hints of honey and pine resin. Peaty malty notes in the background. The palate is smoky with cereal and malt flavours. Dries up with spicy and peppery notes, followed by a delicate floral edge. Producer : Benromach Method of Production : Using only the...

Sauza Hornitos Tequila — £21.99
Proper Tequila made from 100% Blue Agave and given a reposada (rest) for at least 2 months in oak prior to release. The slumber does it the world of good; the rich and full flavours from the Agave are softened just a touch around the edges. Tasting Notes : Classic Tequila aromas with a developed earthy / sour lime character. The finish is rounded and clean. Producer : Sauza Method of Production : Sauza Hornitos is made from 100% Blue Agave, the cactus-like plant that is actually a member of the...

Glenrothes Select Reserve — £32.99
John Ramsay, the Malt Master, has crafted a selection of The Glenrothes which typifies the distillery house character - ripe fruits, citrus, vanilla and hints of spice. The Select Reserve is a first. A non-Vintage-specific selection carefully chosen by John and produced to thesame high quality standards as The Glenrothes Vintage selections. Tasting Notes : Pale golden with hints of American oak vanilla, coconut and a touch of plumleads on to full malty flavour showing vanilla and orange zest. Medium...

Port and Cigar — £39.00
What could be more delightful than a bottle of Taylor's rich and fruity LBVcombined with a wonderful Romeo y Julieta Churchill cigar? The perfect end to a wonderful Christmas Lunch

Veuve Clicquot Reserve 2002 — £54.99
The latest in a prcession of truly great vintage Champagnes from the house of Veuve Cliquot. Although they usually reach their apex of development at around a decade old, this is a remarkably fine drop right now. Tasting Notes : Dry and very well structured on the palate, the wine is full-bodied, yeasty and robust with great length. Producer : Veuve Clicquot Method of Production : The blend consists of wines from 18 Premier and Grands Cru sites in the Montagne de Reims, Valee de la Marne and Cote...

d'Arenberg 'The Dead Arm' Shiraz — £28.99
Here we have the new vintage of the famous Dead Arm. The 2006 vintage resulted in wines that are very tight, with very good red fruit fragrance and lovely acidity due to a dry winter and a cool summer. 95+ points, The Wine Advocate- Robert Parker (February 2009), Great Gold Medal- Mundus Vini 2009 (Germany). Gold Medal 2008 and 2009, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. Tasting Notes : A very dark, vibrant, polished appearance with a dense red crimson hue. The aroma upon opening is surprisingly elegant...

Martini Bianco — £7.49
Accessible and aromatic, Martini Bianco is smooth and sweet. A party favourite since 1910, Bianco has been seducing drinkers with its intense flavours ever since. Bianco uses a fine blend of Italian dry white wine as its base, a little sweetness from refined sugar and is blended with aromatic herbs and vanilla?in a way that only we know how - to give it the distinctive andunmistakable flavour that could only be Bianco! Tasting Notes : Sweet but not cloying, with a lovley undertone of vanilla Method...

The Bailie Nicol Jarvie — £14.99
BNJ's superb quality derives from the high proportion of malts in the blend. At a shade over the price of the biggest selling brands it gives unrivalled complexity and superior refinement. Tasting Notes : A full-flavoured smooth whisky which is not heavy but that has exceptional balance and just a hint of smokeiness. Producer : Bailie Nicol Jarvie Method of Production : Blended whisky is a blend of flavoursome malt whiskies and lighter, firier grain whisky. This is a very fine blend, with a malt...

Billecart-Salmon Rose NV — £62.99
Those in the know drink Billecart-Salmon. Those in the know who are feeling romantic, or in the pink, drink Billecart-Salmon Rose. So effective it should be endorsed by Don Juan de Marco. Tasting Notes : Think fresh strawberries dusted with icing sugar served on a bed of freshly baked shortbread - hhmmm! Producer : Billecart-Salmon Method of Production : Fruit was hand-picked from Billecart's own vineyards in Mareuil-sur-Ay. Winemaking followed the traditional Champagne production process, with...

Martin Miller's 'Westbourne Strength' Gin — £26.99
Martin Miller's Gin is distilled by obsessive gin makers at The Reformed Spirits Company for obsessive gin connoisseurs around the world. The premium gin, which has won many awards for its quality and taste, is distilled in a century-old copper still outside of London, then shipped to Iceland where it is blended with spring water that the company calls the purest in the world. The Westbourne Strength is their top cuvée, bottled at 45.2%, and is THE ingrediaent for the ultimate gin and tonic. Tasting...

Mount Gay Eclipse — £15.99
We are told that savouring the smooth and rich character of Mount Gay has been a 'rite of passage' among the world's sailors, earning it the reputation of the 'quintessential spirit of the seas'. Tasting Notes : A medium-bodied rum with caramelised fruits and a silky texture. Producer : Mount Gay Eclipse Method of Production : A blend of double and single distilled rums from traditional pot stills is aged in charred American Bourbon casks, which gives it a particularly dark, rich golden colour...

Mâcon-Villages Cave de Lugny — £6.99
A classic Mâcon-Village, this is what southern white Burgundy is all about: clean and fresh Chardonnay fruit flavours without descending into over-oaky, sugary cartoon wines. Great for drinking on its own or with food. Tasting Notes : Citrus fruit and spring meadows feature on the nose, whilst the palate displays more lemon flavours with a touch of tangerine. Producer : Cave de Lugny Method of Production : The grapes were destemmed then pressed without being crushed. After twelve hours of maceration...

Taittinger Brut Reserve NV — £35.99
This Chardonnay / Pinot Noir driven, elegant and stylish Champagne is one of the most instantly recognisable Champagnes and never disappoints. Tasting Notes : Light, delicate nose with biscuit and brioche hints, the palate has considerable depth and elegance. Producer : Taittinger Method of Production : Produced each year from the first pressings of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, the wine is a carefully balanced blend from up to 25 different cru. It also includes a proportion of reserve...

Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial NV — £34.99
These wines are deliberately made in a soft, light and fresh style and represent outstanding value, consistency of flavour and reliability. Need some fizz in a rush - you can't go wrong with Moet! Tasting Notes : The palate is complex with great depth and a high concentration of candied fruit, ginger bread and vanilla flavours. Producer : Moet & Chandon Method of Production : Fruit came from all over the region, Moet own vineyards in 13 of the 17 top villages of Champagne and supply 25% of their...

Obikwa Chardonnay — £4.99
Named after one of South Africa's earliest known peoples in the Cape, Obikwa Chardonnay is a well-made wine in a very accessible style. Tasting Notes : An easy-drinking, refreshing wine with rounded peach and pear fruits, and a hint of warm oak. Producer : Obikwa Method of Production : Destemmed grapes were pressed and cooled, with 85% cold-fermented in stainless steel tanks and the remainder in oak barrels. Partial malolactic fermentation was allowed and 20% of the wine was left in contact with...

Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru NV — £62.99
Go on, treat yourself - you know you deserve it! This is a fabulous Chardonnay sourced from vineyards in Cramant, Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger - all grand Crus in the Cote de Blancs. Stringent attention to quality throughout every stage of production is the key to this historic winery's huge success. Tasting Notes : Wonderfully elegant and terribly desirable, this is rife with lemon meringue pie, brioche and sherbet aromas on the nose. The palate is filled with crisp citrus fruit flavours and complex...

Malbelle Malbec — £4.99
A cracking value drink made from the every popular Malbec grape variety. Tasting Notes : Colour: Deep ruby red colour with shades of purple and black. Aromas: Blackberries and raspberries rounded off by notes of leather and cherries. Palate: Full bodied with noted of Blackberry Liquorice and cherries. Method of Production : Grape production with 'Lutte Raisonnée.' Classic vinification at low temperature (23-24C) With maceration period of 10 days + maturing with woodchips. Fining with pork gelatine...

Sauza Blanco Tequila — £16.99
The top-selling authentic tequila of Mexico, Sauza Blanco - also known as silver - is handcrafted in a traditional manner established over a century ago. Unaged, clear and fresh, tequila blanco is the closest in taste to the agave plant itself. Tasting Notes : Sharp sour lime and salt flavours with a wallop of pepper before the knife-edge finish. Producer : Sauza Method of Production : Sauza Blanco is made from 100% Blue Agave, the cactus-like plant that is actually a member of the Lily family...

Bruichladdich Peat — £32.99
Peat is a heavily peated (35ppm) single malt that is a mix of Bruichladdich(lightly peated) , Port Charlotte (heavily peated) and Octomore (super heavily peated) which can be sold as a Bruichladdich single malt as all of these whiskies are distilled at Bruichladdich Distillery. Tasting Notes : Peat smoke, treacle toffee, vanilla, creamy peach yoghurt, soft fruit, gingerbread with a hint of lemon - but with little iodine flavour unlike other peated whiskies Method of Production : A mix of Islay...

Monkey Shoulder — £21.99
A vatted, or pure, malt whisky, this cheeky monkey is made by combining three single malts from separate distilleries. The name is derived from the name for the old injury incurred by the malt men at the distillery who turned the malting barley with a shiel (a kind of large wooden spade). Thankfully machines do this now, but this whisky has been named in honour of the passion these men had.. Tasting Notes : The nose has light and delicate vanilla with floral and soft honey aromas. The palate is...

Bruichladdich Waves — £29.99
Master distiller Jim McEwan has reduced its peating level slightly to give it wider appeal and has selected a mix of different ages of Bruichladdich matured in Bourbon and Madeira casks to create an incredibly rich, medium peated Bruichladdich. Tasting Notes : Cranberry, dates, juniper berries, citrus tang and fresh mint. Producer : Bruichladdich Method of Production : Partially matured in bourbon casks, partially matured in madeira casks. Nonchill-filtered for more depth and length of flavour...

The Macallan Fine Oak 10 yo — £27.99
The Macallan is famous for its exclusive use of ex-Sherry barrels and the rich and sweeter flavours they produce. However, with the Fine Oak range they have started to use ex-Bourbon casks too. 'The Fine Oak range is... more approachable, and has the potential to be embraced by a greater percentage of whisky drinkers... cutting back on the sherry reveals more of the Macallan spirit, which is first-class.' John Hansell, Malt Advocate Magazine. Tasting Notes : The nose has complex hints of fruit and...

Boekenhoutskloof 'The Wolftrap — £6.99
Wolftrap is the everyday creation from Mark Kent - the man with the Midas touch at Boekenhoutskloof. A blend of grape varieties, the result is rich, sweet 'n' savoury, and quite fantastic. Tasting Notes : The Syrah in the blend leads to the spicy, aromatic nose of the wine, supported by perfume fromcomplement the soft tannins and generous mouthfeelthe Viognier component. A more peppery note is most likely due to the co-fermentation of some of the Syrah and Viognier. The Mourvedre adds structure...

Villa Wolf Pinot Noir — £9.99
The winery was founded in 1756 by the then mayor, Johann Wolf, who bought some of the best vineyard parcels above the villages of Wachenheim, Forst and Deidesheim. In 1996 Ernst Loosen took over the winemaking business, bringing new winemaking concepts and goals with him, including reduced yields, the use of organic fertilisers and selective harvesting. Ernst is more famous as the owner of the Dr Loosen Estate in Bernkastel on the Mosel and has been voted Gault-Millau 'Winemaker of the Year 2001...

Falerio Palastri Organic — £6.99
Fantastic combination of citrus and white flower characteristics. This is agood example of the endless potential of Italy's bizarre indigenous and undiscovered varietals. Do not fear, in this case Falerino does not containeither cheese (pecorino) or small sparrows (passerina). It's also totally organic! Tasting Notes : Clear and bright with a green hint. Youthful aromas of citrus fruit and mineral notes. Elegant and medium bodied on the palate with lively aciditysupporting an elderflower finish...

Skuttlebutt Sauvignon Semillon — £9.99
A blast of citrus zest, passion fruit, gooseberry and savoury nettles. Tasting Notes : The palate is bustling with the zing and zest of citrus and dripping with juicy ripe melon and white peach flesh. To finish, a gentle acidity kindly reclaims the bold fruit on the palate. Vintage 2008 Food Choice Seafood and thai Grape Mix 57% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Semillon, 8% Chardonnay Country Australia Region Western Australia Percentage Alcohol 12 Stock In Stock Closure Type Screwcap

Hungerford Hill Semillon — £10.99
Bursting with Citrus flavours, a simply delicious wine! Tasting Notes : Wine Style -Traditional clean and crisp style, minimal winemaking influencein order to promote varietal fruit and uniqueness of the vineyard site. Winemaker - Michael Hatcher Colour -Pale straw green in colour. Palate -Strongly aromatic in herbaceous, grapefruit and lime juice aromas Delicately textured with an apparent mineral seam balanced with mouth watering fruit acid. Method of Production : Hh Hunter Valley Semillon 2...

Vallade Montepulciano d'Abruzzo — £5.49
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo in super-soft, easy drinking style at a diminutive price - you gotta love it! Tasting Notes : Rich red in colour, with full, fat red fruits and soft, smooth tannins. Producer : Casa Girelli Method of Production : Destemmed, gently crushed grapes were fermented in stainless steel before undergoing malolactic conversion. The wine was cold sterile microfiltered before bottling. Vintage 2007 Food Choice Great with, yes, you've guessed it, spaghetti bolognese. Grape...

Bells 8 yo 1L — £20.99
A fairly straight forward blended whisky that makes it ideal as a mixer. It is now aged a minimum of 8 years before bottling which has added an extra degree of refinement. Tasting Notes : A robust style with a sweetish start and an astringent finish backed up by nice weight from the 8 years in cask. Producer : Bell's Method of Production : Bells is a skillfully blended Scotch with many famous single malts in the melting pot. Each component is aged separately in oak casks for a minimum of eight...

De Bortoli Yarra Valley Chardonnay — £14.99
Steve Webber is the winemaker at the De Bortoli estate in the Yarra, and toour mind, he is nothing short of a genius. All of his Francophile tendencies (he does an extra vintage every year in France) are shown in this wonderfully elegant Chardonnay. Cru Burgundy at half the price. Tasting Notes : The nose shows hazelnuts, some struck match notes and undertones of citrus.Tight lean complex citrus fruit with barrel ferment complexity and nutty undertones. Long flavoured palate with excellent balance...

Le Drappier Premier Cru — £25.99
Excellent value for a premier cru and an excellent addition to our range ofchampagnes from small growers. Tasting Notes : Elegant and fresh on the nose. Firm and intense, with pear, spice, vanilla,and muting flavours, complex. The long flower finish has a spicy hazelnut aftertaste. Method of Production : No egg and / or diary fining product is used. Food Choice Grilled fish or roasted scallops. Grape Mix 60% Pinot noir / 10% Chardonnay / 30% Pinot Meunier. Percentage Alcohol 12 Stock...

Urban Sauvignon Blanc — £6.99
A very appealing, dry wine with lively acidity and a smoky nuance. Tasting Notes : Has good focus, with mâche, chalk and sweet pea notes. The crisp finish hasnice drive. Drink now! Method of Production : Sauvignon Blanc harvest commenced about middle February, bunches and grapesselection at the winery, sorted by hand. Fermentation process took 10 days in stainless steel tanks. This wine has been filtered. Vintage 2008 Food Choice Great with sea food, white meats and chicken. Grape Mix ...

Glen Carlou Tortoise Hill Red — £7.49
A hugely ambitious wine from just about every significant red variety you could care to mention. No danger of blurring or ego clashes here: David Finlayson manages to coax each grape out of its shell with joyous results. Though for those of you expecting a Cape blend, there is not a drop of Pinotage to be found, but it is based around a Cabernet core with dollops of Zinfandel, Shiraz, Merlot and Touriga! Tasting Notes : Many grape varieties equals many flavours: raspberry, chocolate, cinnamon, parma...

Peter Lehmann Wildcard Shiraz — £5.99
Also known as the Weighbridge in Australia, this is a cheeky introduction to what is great about the Peter Lehmann range - their ability to work closely with selected growers and get the best and most consistent grapes for their marvellously approachable wines. There have been a couple of splashes of Cabernet and Merlot added to the majority Shiraz to give a bit more body and gloss. Tasting Notes : The wine has a deep centre with a dark red rim. The bouquet shows lashings of classical Barossa Shiraz...

Jules GMC VDP — £6.99
Blend of 25 % Colombard, 75 % Gros Manseng grown on a family estate in Gascony with Boulbenne and limy-clay soil. Modern wine making techniques ensure an optimal expression of the fresh fruity aromas of these 2 grape varieties. Tasting Notes : Bright yellow colour, fresh citrus (yellow grapefruit) and floral notes on the nose which follow in the mouth. The texture of the mouth is both soft yet with a solid backbone. Method of Production : The grapes are de-stemmed by harvesting machine which works...

Bollinger Grande Année 1999 — £69.99
If one House's name is carved upon the Bacchanailian Champagne Hall of Fame it's Bollinger! A stunning wine from what was a very good vintage. Bollinger continues to impress. Tasting Notes : Offering rich, intense and complex aromas, a fine sparkle and lots of full, ripe, malty fruit and chocolatey flavours. Producer : Bollinger Method of Production : Fruit was hand-picked and pressed gently as whole bunches. The first alcoholic fermentation took place in oak barrels, the warm cask fermentation...

Balvenie Signature 12yo — £32.99
A brand new and exciting whisky from Balvenie, one of our most favourite distilleries. Tasting Notes : A rich and complex nose with honey, citrus fruits and vanilla oak notes. The palate offers a great honeyed sweet taste with a hint of sherry fruitiness. A spiciness (cinnamon, nutmeg) and a subtle oakiness develop with time. The finish is warm and lingering. Producer : The Balvenie Country Scotland Region Speyside Percentage Alcohol 40 Stock In Stock

Matahiwi Pinot Noir — £10.99
New Zealand Pinot Noir for under a tenner! No, you are not seeing things! From a new estate at the southern tip of the North Island, this great cool climate Pinot is bound to be a huge hit this year. Tasting Notes : Showing dark plum and raspberry on the nose, with fragrant fresh hay characters. On the medium-bodied palate, it is soft and round, with a hint of spicy smoky oak and a long finish. Producer : Matahiwi Estate Method of Production : Individual parcels of fruit from the different Pinot...

Cremant de Bourgogne Blanc de Blancs Cave de Lugny NV — £10.49
Cremant is used to describe the quality sparkling wines (outside Champagne) of France and the use of the name means adherence to rules much the same as in Champagne. This is a good example from Burgundy.. Tasting Notes : An elegant wine with restrained mineral fruit, dry, fresh and citrussy with a soft mousse and creamy notes at the finish. Producer : Cave de Lugny Method of Production : Sourced from the Maconnais in southern Burgundy this is made from Chardonnay, making it light and elegant....

Smirnoff Red — £13.99
The most popular vodka in Britain and the ideal base for the many cocktails that are so popular at the moment. Tasting Notes : Clear, light-bodied, clean and alcoholic with a hint of almonds at the finish. Producer : Smirnoff Method of Production : The spirit filters through charcoal for at least 8 hours removing impurities. Only finest hardwood charcoal from sustainable forestry is used. The vodka is kept in stainless steel tanks so flavours remain neutral. Before bottling the spirit is diluted...

Pinot Grigio Termeno — £8.99
A fantastic wine to enjoy with friends. Tasting Notes : Rich intense and very long, great minerality and depth of flavour, long mineral finish. Method of Production : Gentley pressed, cold fermented in stainless steel tanks. Vintage 2008 Food Choice Light starters, mushroom-based dishes, fish and seafood; makes an excellentaperitif. Grape Mix 100% Pinot Grigio Country Italy Percentage Alcohol 12.5 Stock In Stock Closure Type Screwcap

Aglianico Sasso — £11.99
This is an outstanding introduction to one of Italy's most unique indigenous varietal. Red velvet in a glass. Tasting Notes : Vigna del Sasso is a full-bodied, luscious, velvety Aglianico delivering notes of plums, black cherries, tobacco and wild herbs. Method of Production : Hand picked during the second week of October from vineyards planted with average density of 6500 vines/ha, yielding about 40 Hl/ha. The grapes fermented in stainless steel vats at temperatures kept below 25 °C to preserve...

Chapelains Prelude Sec — £7.99
An exceptional wine, made with precision and elegance that jumps out of theglass at you and makes you instantly like it. Tasting Notes : This dry, fruity, unoaked white is carefully made to conserve the delicate citrus and tropical fruit flavours of the sauvignon grape. Floral and herbaceous to start with, opening into flavours of lemon and pineapple, with a crisp finish. Method of Production : Environmentally conscious cultivation methods (culture raisonnée) are used in the vines, with minimal...

Dom Suffrene Bandol Rouge — £14.99
A fantastic, deep, savoury and meaty wine from this little known coastal vineyard area just East of Marseille, possibly better known for its holidayresort than its wine-making. But this wine is well worth the voyage of discovery! Tasting Notes : With a very deep and intense colour, our 2006 vintage has a complex nose ofberries and leather, and a powerful, expressive mouth with powerful and silky tannins, resulting from a superb phenolic maturity. Method of Production : Traditional grown vines....

Riesling Bollenberg — £12.99
A delicious wine. The bouquet is open, expressive and very fruit-driven. Tasting Notes : Flavours of white blossom, citrus, grapefruit, lemon. It is very lively, fruit driven on the palate with a fresh and dry finish. Method of Production : Our philosophy is to produce the best possible grapes, hence the work in the cellar is very simple and is not supposed to enhance the wine by techniques like cold maceration, which do better the wine but on a short period of time. As we do not capitalise, the...

Royal Lochnagar Select — £130.00
Wow! A (very) limited edition of this wonderful dram...The trademark smoother ness of Lochnagar is amplified to a wonderfully sherryish note - think rich, cakey flavours. Tasting Notes : Appearance: Amber red. Palate: Well rounded with lots of fruit, malty sweetness, more than a hint of smoke. Finish: Quite short, with a pleasant smokiness. Method of Production : The distillery is now owned by Diageo Scotland Ltd, one of the largest spirit producing companies in the world. Royal Lochnagar is one...

Wooden Gift Box for 1 bottle — £4.49
A beautiful hinged wooden box that will fit most bottles of wine, champagne or spirits (regular size only). So why don't you pick a wine and make it special! IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY CONFUSION WHEN PREPARING YOUR ORDER, PLEASE SELECT ONLY ONE BOTTLE FOR EACH WOODEN BOX YOU ORDER, AND WE WILL ASSEMBLE YOUR GIFT BEFORE DESPATCH. Also PLEASE NOTE that although most bottles would fit in this box, some particularly wide or long bottles would not fit in it (for instance Laurent Perrier Rose, Codorniu Cavas...

Pinot Gris Bollenberg — £13.49
A great wine with intense flavours and a satisfying finish. Tasting Notes : Pale yellow colour, fresh bouquet, very floral with smoky, mushroom hints, soft and tender yet lively with a big, long and dry finish. Method of Production : Our philosophy is to produce the best possible grapes, hence the work in the cellar is very simple and is not supposed to enhance the wine by techniques like cold maceration, which do better the wine but on a short period of time. As we do not capitalise, the grapes...

Te Mania Riesling — £11.99
It is not often that you get the chance to try New Zealand Riesling with a bit of age. This is great example of how great this can be. Tasting Notes : Delicious citrus, honey and lime aromas. Honeysuckle and citrus flavours with a fresh mineral structure and long crisp finish. Method of Production : Fruit from the 2005 vintage was hand harvested on 18 April with the grapes being whole bunch pressed and the juice cool fermented to preserve primary fruit characters. A small amount of residual sugar...

Cantavida Single Vineyard Late Harvest 50cl — £7.99
60% of the grapes were affected by Noble Rot and you can get that depth in both the nose and palate. A delightful, refreshing sticky blended from a more unusual pairing. The Muscat is sourced from Limarí and the Viognier from Rapel. Tasting Notes : Viognier and Muscat of Alexandria have been blended to produce this complexand elegant wine. Intense yellow gold in colour it exhibits honey, apricot and delicate floral notes. Producer : Anakena Method of Production : The grapes are all hand picked...

Viña Leyda 'Brisas Vineyard' Pinot Noir — £10.99
Las Brisas vineyard was planted in 1998, in a southwest orientated slope in Leyda's estate. Because of this exposure, sunlight is less direct with this block and the influence of the ocean breezes is higher. As a result the ripening process occurs at a slower pace (i.e. there is more hang time for the grapes) contributing to the development of deeper and more complex flavours and aromas. Tasting Notes : The nose is direct and fruity with aromas red cherries, hints of raspberries and a subtle wild...

Chono San Lorenzo Estate — £12.99
The historically important and probably best known wine region of Chile is the Maipo Valley, located right next to Santiago. Compared to other wine regions it is rather small but it is famous for its quality of wines, based on the complex soil structures and the unique diversity of existing microclimates. Tasting Notes : Nose of flowers, berries and spices, with a smooth liquorice note on the palate and firm tannins. Well-balanced and round. Method of Production : The Chono San Lorenzo represents...

Disaronno Amaretto 50cl — £13.99
The quintessential Italian liqueur made from almonds and apricot kernels; invented in Saronno in 1525. Tasting Notes : Sweet and fruity with warm weight, delicate aromas and tastes of apricot and almond, bitter hints clean up the finish. Producer : Illva Method of Production : Produced in Saronno, near lake Como in Italy. Almonds and apricot kernels are macerated in locally produced brandy. The smooth, mellow brandy takes on pungent fruit and nut aromas. The spirit is sweetened to give balance...

Rully Rouge Buxynoise — £13.99
North of the Cote Chalonnaise, the Rully vineyards extend over hillsides tormented by the uneven grounds and offers varied soils, exposures and altitudes. The overall vineyard is located on the Rully plateau at an altitude of approximately 300 metres. Eastern exposure. The soil is mainly composed of calcareous clay, and is shallow on the plateau. Tasting Notes : Dry, firm and well structed with hints of red fruits such as blackcurrant,morrello cherry and redcurrant. Method of Production : The growing...

Malvasia Carletti — £5.99
Malvasia is an ancient Mediterranean grape variety that produces semi aromatic white wines of great character. Carletti's offering is light and scented with lingering citrus acidity. Tasting Notes : Delicate nose of Camomile and mature peaches give way to a clean, mature palate with creamy yellow fruit and lively, lingering finish. Method of Production : The grapes are sourced from contracted vine growers and are cold macerated for few hours before pressing. There is there after minimal intervention...

Springbank 10 yo — £31.99
Campbeltown whiskies are few and prized, and this regional classic should be on every malt aficionado's hit list. Tasting Notes : Characterised by a salty tang, flavours range from citrus and pear, to vanilla, nutmeg and coconut, with an ever-present hint of smoke. Producer : Springbank Distillers Ltd Method of Production : Barley grown locally is used for the malt, which has a distinct pungent smokiness derived from Islay peat. Bourbon casks are mainly used for maturation, while a number of sherry...

Doña Dominga Old Vines Chardonnay Semillon — £5.99
On the face of it a rather simple blend but not so, scratch the surface and underneath you find 30 year old Chardonnay and 80 year old Semillon fruit! It's simply vinified right enough, nothing fancy unless you count a little bit of time in oak to round off the edges, but what you get is more than a bit special - fresh, crisp and fruity. This is a seriously good wine that only Chile could produce for this price. Tasting Notes : With generous mouthfeel and tincture coming from the Semillon, plus...

Savigny-Les-Beaune Galopiere — £24.99
A suitably scrumptious Pinot Noir. Tasting Notes : Bright ruby Pinot Noir colour. On the nose, the wine displays aromas of blackcurrant cherry fruits and liquorice. The palate is smooth and flavoursome all the same, with an elegant structure and a persistent finish. A great drink from the now classic 2005 vintage. Method of Production : No use of industrial yeasts. Traditional vinification. 90% destemming, Use of wild yeasts. Cold maceration for 6 to 7 days prior to 12 day fermentation in vats...

Carta Vieja Merlot — £4.99
The Del Pedregal family are true legends of the Chilean wine industry. Over nearly two centuries they have amassed 500ha of some of the finest vineyards in Maule; in more recent times a thoroughly modern approach has harnessed this potential to produce a world class range of stunning value wines. Tasting Notes : Deep, vibrant red colour with masses of plum and violet fruit on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with warm and generous flavours leading to a finish dominated by vanilla and blueberry...

Gevery Chambertin 'Chemin de la Justice' Melin — £29.99
From one of the great villages of the Cote d'Or comes this deeply brooding and well structured red to make you go into a whole world of vinous delights! Tasting Notes : Deep red berry fruit and an alluring spice thrill every time...an wonderful example of the majesty of this famed village! Vintage 2007 Food Choice It has to be a Boeuf bourguignon! Grape Mix 100% Pinot Noir Country France Region Burgundy Percentage Alcohol 13 Stock In Stock Closure Type Natural Cork

Baron de Pibrac VS — £15.99
Truely excellent value Armagnac that won't break the bank. Tasting Notes : Medium-bodied with prunes and violets on the palate and a hint of oak on the finish. Producer : Baron de Pibrac Armagnac Method of Production : Made from grapes grown on a 10 hectare vineyard near Eauze in the middle of the Bas Armagnac production area. A sharp, neutral, still, dry white wine is made then distilled once in a continious still producing the spirit. The Brandy is smoothed and given vanilla and earthy notes...

Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava NV — £8.99
Superb rich style Cava, long a favourite with customers and staff. Segura Viudas is made by Frexinet, one of the biggest names in Spanish sparkling wine. Tasting Notes : The wine has a lovely, full, rich, nutty style balanced by fresh, clean crispness. The fizz is soft and smooth. Producer : Segura Viudas Method of Production : Top quality grapes were night-harvested to keep the temperature of the fruit low to prevent loss of flavour and aroma. The bunches were gently pressed and the juice fermented...

Taylor's 1985 — £80.00
'Unquestionably an attractive vintage, almost, but not quite, of the calibre of 1945, 1963 and 1977? was a first-rate, vibrantly fruity and fairly concentrated.' Michael Broadbent's Wine Vintages Tasting Notes : Powerful ripe berry fruit aromas. Excellent balance and complexity with a delightful fresh intensity. Big, full-bodied, well-structured palate with an intense mixture of rich dark fruits, liquorice and spice. Great long finish. Producer : Taylor's Method of Production : Fruit sourced from...

Dehesa La Granja — £14.99
Flushed with the success of Pesquera and Condado de Haza, Alejandro Fernández decided to look further afield than the hallowed turf of Ribera del Duero and recently purchased a large estate bordering the Guareña River in the province of Zamora. Tasting Notes : Aromas of dark chocolate, vanilla, cherry and raspberry mingle with coffee and notes of spice. Medium to full-bodied on the palate with flavours of red fruit and sweet new oak. Producer : Dehesa La Granja Method of Production : Hand-picked...

Toro Luna Blanca Tempranillo — £7.99
Full, fresh and intense Spanish Trempanillo, with sweet tannins. A great wime to enjoy with roasts, casseroles and meat dishes!. Tasting Notes : Ripe cherry with violet touches. Intense nose of preserved dark fruit with a hint of liquorice. Full, fresh mouth, with mature, elegant, sweet tannins. Long finish. Method of Production : Hand harvested in the second week of October in small 20Kg cases, the grapes are carefully selected for ripeness, potential alcohol between 13 and 14 degrees and excellent...

El Furioso Sauvignon Blanc — £5.99
Quality Spanish wine that offers all the advantages of an estate wine (perfectly harvested fruit, low yields, rich ripe flavours) from an exciting new region of fashionable Spain, with new world winemaking skills and consistency. Tasting Notes : This crisp, dry white has a subtle and elegant nose with pear peach and apricot aromas and flavours. Enjoy chilled on its own or try with fish or white meat dishes. Producer : Hijos de Barcelo Method of Production : After a short, light pressing of the...

Westons Organic Pear Cider Case — £22.68
Traditionally made from selected organically grown pears. Lightly sparkling, fresh and fruity with a rich pear flavour. (Commended at Soil Association's 2008 Food Awards.) Case consists of 12 bottles Stock In Stock

Talisker 25 YO 2009 Release — £150.00
A limited edition, natural cask strength single malt whisky. From the only distillery on the Isle of Skye. Thirteenth limited release to be offered bythe distillery. From American Oak and European Oak refill casks. Interesting to compare with previous bottlings of this age in the same series, all of them intensely smoky, smooth and sweet, yet still with a salty depth and a trace of Talisker?s chilli pepper ?catch?. Just 5,862 individually numbered bottles available worldwide. A highly praised multi...

The Macallan 10 yo — £27.99
This is majestic and powerful, an archetypal Speyside. Great as a gift if you're not certain of someone's tastes, full and smooth without the distinct iodene/peatiness of an Islay malt. Tasting Notes : Orange rind, sweet dumpling and Christmas cake all combine on the nose and palate and are followed by butterscotch notes. Producer : The Macallan Method of Production : Pure borehole water is mixed with lightly peated, ground malt. Macallan only use superior 'Golden Promise' barley malt, using ...

Primitivo Vini Del Sole — £7.99
Full-bodied wine, soft and balanced, easy to drink. Tasting Notes : Deep ruby red colour with violet highlights, intense aroma, fruity with notes of prunes and cherry, spicy with rosemary and vanilla scent. Method of Production : Vinification: Thermo-controlled maceration, followed by draining and soft pressing at the end of alcoholic fermentation Maturation: In stainless-steel. Vintage 2007 Food Choice Red meat and game. Grape Mix 100% Primitivo Country Italy Region Puglia Percentage...

Codorníu Cuvée Raventós Cava Brut NV — £8.49
The grapes are sourced from vineyards in the Costers del Segre region. Protected by the Montserrat Hills, they benefit from cooling sea breezes, which moderate the heat of the warm, sunny climate. The balance between warm days and cooler evenings yields grapes with well-defined aromas and flavours. PLEASE NOTE that this sparkling wine do not fit in our range of hinged wooden boxes. Tasting Notes : Pale straw yellow in colour, this has delicious fruity aromas of apple and pear and a complex, toasty...

Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut 1998 — £32.99
This is a superb vintage champagne with all the freshness, elegance and finesse you'd expect from Perrier-Jouet. Tasting Notes : Rounded aromas compliment fruity flavours on a yeasty, citrus palate. A zing of lemon zest adds to a long, memorable finish. Producer : Perrier-Jouet Method of Production : Fruit was sourced from vineyards in the Montagne de Reims, Marne Valley and Cote des Blancs. The grapes were pressed gently to yield clean juice then fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks...

Old Pulteney 12 yo — £25.99
Situated in Wick, the distillery overlooks the harbour, breathing in the strong sea air. maturation for at least 12 years has imparted a fresh, dry, faintly salty tang to the spicy malt. Tasting Notes : Citrus vibrancy on the palate. Herbaceous and floral, and an elegant, elusively sweet character dusted with sea salt. Producer : Old Pulteney Method of Production : Matured in old sherry casks for at least 12 years. Food Choice Great anytime. Country Scotland Region Highland Percentage...

Hine Reserve — £21.99
This is a blend of more than 15 Petite Champagne cognacs, the youngest is aged 4 years; where as the minimum ageing period for Cognac is three years. It's perhaps not surprising, then, that this bottling has a great deal more complexity and depth of flavour than might be anticipated. It is the most floral of Hine's Cognacs. Tasting Notes : Fruity, floral notes combine with vanilla, honey, leather, tobacco and nuts on the nose. Rich, smooth, intense and complex in the mouth with a terrifically spicy...

Concha Y Toro Winemakers Lot Pinot Noir — £9.99
I love Marcelo Papa mostly because he can't say either yummy or jammy when describing the fruity qualities of his most excellent wines. So grab a glass of something yummy! Beautiful cool climate fruit. As is always the case with the winemaker's lot wines - fantastic value for money. Tasting Notes : Full bodied, silky-tannined, ripe morello-cherry, chocolate and strawberry fruits, beautifully balanced and very long. Method of Production : Hand-picked, very low yields (c. 4t/ha, roughly equivalent...

Pierre Gimonnet & Fils 1er Cru 'Cuis' NV — £29.99
Perfectionists Olivier and Didier Gimonnet produce stunning Blanc de Blancs Champagnes that have been a favourite with Oddbins customers and staff for some time.. Tasting Notes : Dry, crisp, elegant, vivacious and light with a purity of style. Floral aromas with complex, fruitiness and a fresh finish. Producer : Pierre Gimonnet Method of Production : The Chardonnay was sourced from 1er Cru vineyards in Cuis in the Cote des Blancs from 3 different vintages. 70% from 1997, 10% from 1996 and 20%...

Drappier Grande Sendree 02 — £39.99
The Grande Sendrée cuvée takes its name from a parcel of land covered in cinders (cendrée)after the fire which ravaged Urville in 1838. A spelling error having slipped into the land register records, it is an 's' which distinguishes this very special cuvée today Tasting Notes : (Taken directly from Drappiers own wonderfully translated notes!)The robe is composed of sustained old golds. The bubbles are fine and discreet. On the nose, the complexity of the aromas explodes. Floral and fruity at the...

Pinot Grigio/Ramato Bellanotte — £13.99
If a Pinot Grigio where ever capable of changing your life this would be the one! This is an extraordinary wine seldom see in the UK. Ramato means ?copper? and refers to the colour of the wine. Pinot Grigio is a red grape and by crushing the fruit and allowing a short period of contact between the skins and the juice the wine pinks up a very delicate pink hue. It alsodevelops a richer more complex flavour. Expect notes of hay, elderflower and tea rose, followed by red apple, with light tones of dried...

Muller Thurgau Isarco — £11.99
The Muller-Thurgau reaches its literal and qualitative peak in Alto-Adige - it's a dry wine, packed full of minerals. If you were going to lick a pre-historic glacial riverbed this is what it would taste like! Tasting Notes : From greenish-yellow to straw yellow. Nose: intense, characteristic with light scents of muscat. Taste: dry, slightly aromatic, full. Method of Production : Viticulture support system: pergola or freestanding espalier, average yield: 100q/ha. Vinification in inox steel-tanks...

Havana Club 3 yo — £13.99
This is a full-strength Cuban rum, aged for three years and, as such, is one of the only aged white spirits available. Tasting Notes : Light straw colour, light bodied with subtle and delicate aromas and flavours and a mellow softness. Producer : Havana Club Method of Production : Cuba is arguably the best place to grow sugar cane and Havana Club is only made from fresh molasses from Cuban sugar cane. The molasses is diluted with pure water and fermented in metal vats. The alcoholic base is distilled...

Barolo Oberto — £34.99
A Delicious high quality wine which is worth every penny spent. Tasting Notes : Complex nose of rose water, sour cherries, oriental spices and cedar wood. The palate is full body with clean red fruit character and great tannic structure, typical of the best Barolos. Method of Production : The noble, late picking Nebbiolo grape is grown on some of best exposures of the Barolo area. The maceration is quite long, between 15 to 21 days andthen is aged in 20hl Slovenian oak casks for a minimum of 2...

Blackwood's Vintage Dry Gin — £15.99
The 2006 harvest of Shetland's herby botanicals was exceptional. Blackwood's flavour is fresh, with delicate citrus and herbal notes. Meadowsweet and Sea Pink add a floral undertone to the earthier elements ofjuniper and angelica root and bring a subtle sea green colour to this exceptional gin. Tasting Notes : Top note: citrus zing; middle note: crisply herby; bottom note: floral withfresh sea air. A very, very smooth gin. Method of Production : Blackwood's Vintage Dry Gin is unique. Each bottle...

Gemtree 'The Phantom' Petit Verdot — £14.99
As Petit Verdot is renowned for having big tannins winemaker Mike Brown decided to age the wine on skins for 12 weeks in total; this resulted in amazing colour, flavour extraction and tannin development i.e. if the wine is going to be big, why not make it bloody big?! Viticulturist Melissa (Mike's wife) has worked extremely hard to get the vineyard as balanced as possible, thus eliminating the possibility of overly green flavours. Tasting Notes : This wine is black as ink and exhibits the most amazing...

Fleur du Cap Merlot — £6.49
A cool south-westerly wind tempers the effect of the summer sun and ensures an extended ripening season. This gradual ripening of grapes allows for optimum development of the sought-after flavour components. Tasting Notes : Ripe black cherries, raspberries and mocha with hints of vanilla and cumin spices on the nose. Attractive berry and delicate oak flavours fill the mouth and are beautifully rounded. Producer : Fleur du Cap Method of Production : Grapes were sourced from selected vineyards in...

Casillero del Diablo Pinot Noir — £6.99
If wines such as this are anything to go by, one day the cool climate regions of Chile such as the Casablanca Valley will become as synonymous with great, fruit-driven Pinot Noir as New Zealand's Central Otago region. Tasting Notes : Aromas of strawberries and toasty oak precede a medium-bodied palate with good structure and lengthy finish. Producer : Concha y Toro Method of Production : The grapes were handpicked from the El Triángulo, Lo Ovalle and Los Pralles vineyards between March and April...

Wine Merchant - Oban 14 yo — £36.99
This is not a malt for the faint hearted! Alive with peat, smoke and spice this malt is packed with character that will warm the coldest heart. Tasting Notes : Oban has a sweet, peated nose with nuances of burnt heather, carried through to the palate with just a touch of creaminess. Producer : Oban Method of Production : The distillery is in the town of Oban, taking water from Loch Gleann a'Bhearraidh. The water is as fresh as a daisy, a daisy with a hint of peat that is. Ground, malted Barley...

Philipponnat Reserve 2002 — £44.99
The Réserve was specially created for gastronomical occasions when BrutChampagne proves too dry. Its quality stems from the chosen base wine rather than the sweetness of the dosage. Tasting Notes : Honeyed and buttery with the elegance and freshness of the Côtes des BlancsChardonnay. Structure and fruit of the 1er and Grand Cru Pinot Noir. Slightcitrus-oriented final. It combines the complexity of 7 year old Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with the vibrancy and minerality of the chalkiest soils in Champagne...

Budweiser Budvar 50cl Case — £25.99
The original Budweiser Bier!' First you see its gorgeous golden hue and thick, rich froth, then you smell its fine hop aroma, feel the dewy glass in the palm of your hand, and finally taste its gentle to medium bitterness deep in your throat!' Save £7.81 on the equivalent bottle price. Case consists of 20 bottles Stock In Stock

Winter Six — £38.00
Here you'll find six stunners perfect for singing carols round a log fire, riding through the snow on a one horse open sleigh etc etc! From a juicy Chilean Merlot to a lively and gluggable Spanish Sauvignon, you'll find allyour needs covered! And, to make things go off with a bang, we've included a bottle of our favourite Spanish Cava as well! Price includes delivery Stock In Stock

Bombay Sapphire — £17.99
The marvellous complex aromas of Bombay Sapphire mean it benefits from a smaller shot of tonic in your G & T. Fabulous presentation - who can resist that ice-blue bottle? Tasting Notes : Fabulous aromas of fruits and spices combine with a clean lasting flavour and rounded oily texture. Producer : Bombay Sapphire Method of Production : A grain spirit based London Gin, distilled in modified carterhead stills, drawning flavour from the botanicals with spirit vapour rather than by boiling, giving...