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Pisano RPF 'Family Personal Reserve' Petit Verdot - 2006 — £227.88
Uruguayan Red Wine 75 cl Bottle Traditionally found in Bordeaux, this Petit Verdot is grown on a unique hilltop vineyard. Perfectly adapted to the soils and climate the vines produce fantastic results. The grapes are handpicked, tank fermented and then barrel aged for one year to give wine of structure and ripe concentration. Deep intense colour with spicy black pepper and hazlenut aromas, wonderfully balanced with soft ripe sensations in the mouth and elegant noble tannins in the long finish. The...

Le Coq Merlot Cabernet Syrah Grenache - 2007 — £107.88
French Regional Red Wine 75 cl Bottle This juicy Languedoc red wine is a wine lover's dream come true. Take your tastebuds on an adventure of cherry, chocolate, vanilla and blackberry - all structured with the classic backbone of oak. This complex blend of Merlot, Cabernet and Grenache works beautifully. Sacha Lichine has continued with the family tradition for innovation. He has his finger on the pulse of the latest winemaking trends. His fruit forward style makes his wines immediately enjoyable...

Savigny les Beaune 'les Gollardes' Domaine du Prieure - 2006 — £15.99
Burgundy Red Wine 75 cl Bottle This elegant perfurmed 1er Cru Savigny preserves the complex raspberry fruit flavours, distinct mineral character and power inherited from the iron rich soil. Found in the heart of the Cote de Beaune, the picturesque village of Savigny-les-Beaune has for a long time earned its good name. It was here that the monks of Citeaux, the founders of the Burgundian vineyard system, became substantial property owners. In order to administer their vineyards they established a...

Pisano RPF 'Family Personal Reserve' Chardonnay - 2007 — £155.88
Uruguayan White Wine 75 cl Bottle Subtle aromas on the nose with an abundance of fresh and exotic fruit flavours. Velvety and fresh in the mouth, with apple, pineapple, peach and a hint of lemon. Creamy, good natural acidity and delicate oak character, followed by an elegant finish. The Pisano vineyards belong to a group of small family vignerons with an artisan tradition of making wines that reflect the character of the land and the people. Francesco Pisano arrived in Uruguay in 1870 from Italy...

Crozes Hermitage Blanc 'la Matiniere' Domaine Ferraton - 2007 — £155.88
Rhone Valley White Wine 75 cl Bottle This Crozes Hermitage is made from 100% Marsanne, grown on the limestone soils in the district of Mercurol. Bright pale yellow in colour, with green tinges. There are aromas of acacia and fresh flowers on the nose, and the palate is soft, with hints of white peach. Jean Orens Ferraton founded his own vineyard in 1946 in the Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage appellations. In 1994 Samuel Ferraton formed a partnership with neighbour Michel Chapoutier. This new synergy...

Coteaux D' Aix en Provence, Chateau Paradis Rose - 2008 — £8.99
French Regional Rose Wine 75 cl Bottle Aix-en-Provence and its surrounding hills are home to many fantastic producers of Rose wines. At Château Paradis nestling on the slopes to the north of this historic town they hand make a delicious Provençal rosé which is presented in smart contemporary packaging. It is made by the saignée method of 'bleeding' the fermenting juice from the skins to preserve delicacy and character whilst giving a lovely salmon pink colour. Elegant and dry with aromatic fruit...

Merlot di Lenardo - 2007 — £113.88
Italian Red Wine 75 cl Bottle This is a ruby coloured Merlot, fragrant with fresh cherry aromas, vibrant acidity and bright focused fruit. It is very easy drinking for such a young wine as it is rounded and well balanced. The family estate, established in 1878, is located in the heart of the Grave district of Friuli, northeastern Italy. The estate`s philosophy is to produce wines only from their high density, low yielding vineyards, comprising about 40 hectares, which enables wines of extraordinary...

Le Poussin Rose Grenache Cinsault - 2008 — £95.40
French Regional Rose Wine 75 cl Bottle Le Poussin is a delicate, pale pink blend of Grenache Gris and Noir with Cinsault from the sandy vineyards of the Camargue on the Mediterranean coast. It has floral, rose petal scents, and a dry well balanced palate of supple summer fruits. Sacha Lichine purchased his Provencal estate, Chateau d’Esclans, in 2005. His father, of Russian descent, and American mother, had built their wealth and reputation with a Bordeaux business which included Chateaux Prieurie...

Chablis 1er Cru 'Vaucopin' Domaine Alain Gautheron - 2006 — £215.88
Chablis White Wine 75 cl Bottle The excellent Gautheron estate of only 18 hectares in Fleys, to the south east of the region, has been in the Gautheron family for five generations. This traditional style of Chablis is made from old Chardonnay vines grown in the prestige 1er Cru vineyard 'Vaucopin'. It has fresh, floral aromas of white flowers combined with a creamy texture and distinct mineral complexity. Domaine Alain Gautheron is situated in the village of Fleys, to the east of the town of Chablis...

Heinrich Schmitges Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett - 2004 — £119.88
German White Wine 75 cl Bottle Senses need a wake up call? A really classic dry white, with bundles of lemony zing! Almost reminiscent of an English country garden with its pungent fragrances of elderflower, honeysuckle and ripe pear. A classic Riesling, perfectly balanced and low-alcohol too……..top up inevitable Nestling in the heart of the Mosel vineyards is the Schmitges Estate at Erden. Now run by Andreas Schmitges, who has dynamically renovated both the vineyards and the winery, these nine vineyards...

Valle Perdido Malbec - 2006 — £107.88
Argentinian Red Wine 75 cl Bottle The Valle Perdido winery in the heart of the Neuquen region of Patagonia harvests the grapes at dawn in order to preserve the varietals characteristics. Aged in oak for up to nine months, the wine shows a deep violet red with vibrant and expressive aromas of red fruit and orange peel. Full bodied and juicy, with elegant tannins and mineral notes. The estate of Valle Perdido (which means Lost Valley) is embraced by the surrounding hills in the Valley of the Neuquén...

Stonedale Chenin Blanc - 2008 — £71.88
South African White Wine 75 cl Bottle Treat your tastebuds to this zesty delight. Packed with tones of lime, pineapple and apples - this fruity number has honey and minral nuances too. Run by the same family since 1864, The Rietvallei Estate is one of the `old farms` from Robertson, practising a very `hands on`` approach to both winemaking and grape growing. The current generation of the Burger family are producing some truly presitigous wines. £71.88 £5.99 Buy a case (12 bottles) Add to basket...

Chardonnay 'Vieilles Vignes' Moulin d'Argent - 2007 — £83.88
French Regional White Wine 75 cl Bottle Grown at Domaine Herbauges by perfectionist Luc Choblet, this 'old vine' Chardonnay is super fresh and lively with a lovely twist of lemon acidity. Beautifully balanced and dry it also develops exotic fruits such as pineapple, banana and quince on the palate. Luc Choblet is a fanatical perfectionist, balancing both technology and tradition in his winemaking. His Muscadet sur Lie from the family domaine, Domaine Herbauges is a classic, whilst his pure Loire...

Schubert Sauvignon Blanc - 2008 — £14.95
New Zealand White Wine 75 cl Bottle Located within the Wairarapa Valley of Martinborough, the region is cooler and drier than any other on the North Island, and like Marlborough across the Cook Strait, it is exposed to cold winds that funnel in from the southern ocean. Aged on the 'lees' for 5 months the wine shows aromas of grapefruit and sweet melon along with mineral and yeasty notes. Medium bodied on the palate with beautiful balance and a long lasting finish. Schubert Wines was established by...

Beaujolais Villages Chateau de Nety - 2006 — £119.88
Beaujolais Red Wine 75 cl Bottle A small eight hectare domaine producing a distinguished fruity and balanced red, supple and generous and allowing the Gamay grape to develop its full potential. The historic 19th century Chateau de Nety is the most significant estate of Beaujolais Villages, with 25 hectares of Gamay vines planted on the surrounding schist and granitic soils. It nestles on a tree top hill beside the Cru of Brouilly, orginally part of the estate of Cluny Abbey. £119.88 £9.99 Buy...

Givry 1er Cru Domaine du Clos Salomon - 2005 — £275.88
Burgundy Red Wine 75 cl Bottle TBA... For the past three centuries the Clos Salomon vineyard has been in the same family. The Du Gardin proudly own this monopole, (wholly owned vineyard), which is one of the oldest in Givry, and is of Premier Cru status. £275.88 £22.99 Buy a case (12 bottles) Add to basket Add to basket Login to review this product Oaked Body Style Medium bodied Sweetness Style Not Set Extra information Serving Suggestion Colour Red Wine Style Robust Closure Cork Alc 13...

Laibach Chenin Blanc - 2008 — £7.99
South African White Wine 75 cl Bottle Low yielding Chenin Blanc bush vines produce this clean, mid-bodied fresh white wine with hints of pear and honey aromas. It is rounded and supple on the palate and has a very subtle touch of sweetness with a crisp, zesty finish. This wine is made in a light elegant style with a smooth, refreshing palate and combined with delicate tropical flavours. One of the Cape`s more recent wine estates having been purchased by the Laibach-Kuehner family in the early 19...

Azabache Graciano Reserva - 2004 — £179.88
Spanish Red Wine 75 cl Bottle This rare and excellent Rioja is made from a single variety ‘Graciano’, considered to be the quality grape of traditional Rioja. Made in the traditional style, having been aged for five years in oak and bottle before release, the wine exhibits intense plum and vanilla flavours and a long complex finish. Bodegas Aldeanueva is a state of the art cooperative, founded in December 1956. The Bodegas now owns 2600 hectares of vineyards at the foot of Mount Yerga, in the dry...

Rietvallei Estate 'Natural' unoaked Chardonnay - 2008 — £6.99
South African White Wine 75 cl Bottle The fruit for this wine was picked early to retain a good level of lemon acidity. Winemaker Kobus strives to make this wine in as 'natural' and uncomplicated way as possible. It is an elegant, fruity Chardonnay with fresh green apple flavours. The palate is full-bodied and complemented with a lingering nutty aftertaste. This superb family owned wine estate is one of the old farms in Robertson and is situated in the Klaas Voogds area, eight kilometres east of...

Astrolabe Pinot Noir - 2007 — £15.99
New Zealand Red Wine 75 cl Bottle Astrolabe's award winning Simon Waghorn makes this Pinot Noir to produce a red wine in contrast to his award winning Sauvignon Blanc. Specially selected and hand picked fruit from vineyards in lower Waihopai and Brancott Valleys. Fermented in small open vats with wild yeast and then aged in tight grain medium toasted French oak barrels. Bright cherry hue and an aroma of savoury plum with a hint of smokey oak. Medium bodied with pleasing weight and a long elegant...

Valle Perdido Cabernet Merlot - 2006 — £95.88
Argentinian Red Wine 75 cl Bottle From the heart of Patagonia in the southern Argentine province of Neuquen, the grapes are hand picked to ensure the varietals characteristics. Spicy notes from the Cabernet Sauvignon combine with marmalade and ripe fruit aromas of the Merlot. Full bodied and well structured, with lovely ripe tannins and delicate vanilla notes. The estate of Valle Perdido (which means Lost Valley) is embraced by the surrounding hills in the Valley of the Neuquén River on the Argentine...

Tres Palacios 'Reserve' Merlot - 2007 — £95.88
Chilean Red Wine 75 cl Bottle A dark and fruity wine, with a lot of liquorice, plum, black pepper, clove, blackberry and blackcurrant aromas. The mouth is full and chunky, with good fruit expression. Soft and velvety, with a unique elegance. An easy drinking wine with good complexity and balanced character. Vina Tres Palacios is a family-run wine cellar established in 1996 by the Palacios family. The winery and vineyards are situated in a beautiful sub valley called Cholqui which means `birds head...

Chateau Abelyce Grand Cru - 2004 — £239.88
Bordeaux Red Wine 75 cl Bottle Abelyce occupies at tiny 3ha of gravelly clay and sand soils in Saint Emilion. Unusually for the region, it is a wine made from 100% Merlot by female winemaker, Amélie Aubert-Vignes. The 2004 was her first vintage. This extraordinary wine exhibits very ripe fruit, intense aromas of blackberry and toasted oak yet the tannins are silky and combine with a lingering black cherry and coffee finish. It is full bodied and round on the palate with integrated toasted oak giving...

Merlot del Veneto Ca' Luca - 2008 — £71.88
Italian Red Wine 75 cl Bottle Ruby red colour with violets highlights. It has an intense bouquet with rich variety of currants and spices. These fruity aromas combine notes of freshness and soft tannins. On the palate these sensations expand to create a wine with excellent balance between the various components. Long lasting ending with pleasant fruity aromas. Founded in 1928 by Carlo Botter, the company is still in family control, being third genaration. The company has grown from making wines from...

Brunello di Montalcino Donatella Colombini - 2003 — £431.88
Italian Red Wine 75 cl Bottle The ‘Brunello’ clone of Sangiovese, which grows in the hills of Montalcino, near Siena, produces Tuscany’s most intense and famed red wine. It expresses a powerful, assertive character, complex with mineral, leather, truffle and orange peel nuances and is robust and full-bodied on the palate. Donatella Cinelli Colombini owns two estates in Montalcino and Trequanda in the heart of medieval Tuscany. The Colle in Trequanda is in the Chianti and Doc Orcia regions, with more...

Valle Perdido Pinot Noir - 2008 — £107.88
Argentinian Red Wine 75 cl Bottle From the heart of the province of Neuquen in Patagonia, southern Argentina, the Valle Perdido winery harvests the grapes at dawn, with the cool temperatures preserving the grapes characteristics. The result is a fragrant Pinot Noir with a pure nose of summer red fruits and cherry aromas. Elegant and well structured on the palate with a long finish. Delicious and great value. The estate of Valle Perdido (which means Lost Valley) is embraced by the surrounding hills...

Valpolicella Classico 'Villa Piazzola' - 2007 — £107.88
Italian Red Wine 75 cl Bottle The vineyards are situated to the north of Verona on hills sloping down to the Adige River. This is a subtle and easy drinking cherry scented red wine produced from the three Valpolicella grape varieties of Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara, which are grown on pergola trained vines. The origins of the Fabiano family in the wine business stretch back to 1912, when Francesco Fabiano opened a wine shop in Venice. Today the company operates some 84 hectares of vineyards...

Givry 1er Cru Domaine du Clos Salomon - 2004 — £275.88
Burgundy Red Wine 75 cl Bottle Clos Salomon is one of the oldest Domaines in Givry and has been in the Du Gardin family and their direct ancestors for three centuries. The Domaine is made up of 7 hectares of Pinot Noir. It is a Monopole site situated on an east sloping hillside in one single piece with excellent drainage. The vines have an average age of 40 years. Using natural process Ludovic creates a superb vibrant fruit driven red showing full characters of its mineral soils but balanced with...

Laibach Old Bush Vine Red 'Special Selection' - 2003 — £7.99
South African Red Wine 75 cl Bottle Take a sophisticated stroll in the woods, delicious red berries and hints of leather abound with this dusky, elegant wine. Full of fruity flavours with delicate supple tannins this wine is a triumph made from hand picked grapes from 'low yield' vineyards. Produced by the Laibach Vineyards estate which was totally re-planted in the early 90`s and is now stuffed full of modern winemaking equipment. Laibach still uses traditional barrel ageing, and has a growing reputation...

Tommasi 'Chiaretto' Rosato - 2007 — £107.88
Italian Rose Wine 75 cl Bottle A delightful dry, salmon pink rosé from the classic red grapes of the Veneto; Corvina and Rondinella, as well as a small amount of Dindarella. It is beautifully balanced and elegant with a perfumed bouquet and redcurrant fruit, finishing with gentle acidity. Tommasi Viticoltori is a family firm founded in 1902 by Giacomo Tommasi. It is situated in Pedemonte, in the heart of the historic Valpolicella Classico region which extends to the northwest of Verona, Italy. From...

Tommasi Lugana 'Le Fornaci' - 2007 — £143.88
Italian White Wine 75 cl Bottle A fantastic single vineyard wine from a beautiful and recently purchased and replanted site by the Tommasi family, overlooking Lake Garda in Northern Italy. The Trebbiano di Lugana vines excel on the glacial soils and produces only small volumes but tip top quality grapes. Expressive and full of fresh vibrant flavours this delicious dry white is not unlike a good unoaked white burgundy. Impressive and a real find. Tommasi Viticoltori is a family firm founded in 19...

Bourgogne Aligote Domaine du Prieure - 2007 — £8.99
Burgundy White Wine 75 cl Bottle From the village of Savigny in the Côte de Beaune, Jean Michel Maurice takes pride in preserving the subtle influence of the terroir and varietal character in his white wines. White Burgundy made from the Aligoté grape variety is increasingly rare, especially in the area of Savigny where Pinot Noir and Chardonnay dominate. It is a fresh, easy drinking white with good balance and lively acidity, which makes it a fine accompaniment to seafood or on its own as an aperitif...

Bonne Aventure Pinot Noir Rose - 2006 — £5.95
French Regional Rose Wine 75 cl Bottle Sit back and relax whilst you inhale the smooth fragrance of summer pudding! Temptation itself this Pinot Noir Rose is something of a rare speciality from Sancerre and whilst bone dry it has a light and fruity freshness second to none! Sun-kissed with frivolous deliciousness! Not to be underestimated, the quiet and unassuming little region of Vendome near the city of Orleans has kept itself to itself and perhaps in the past produced some little known wines....

Menetou-Salon 'les Morogues' - 2008 — £155.88
Loire Valley White Wine 75 cl Bottle Not as well known as its close neighbours, Sancerre, but the vineyards of Menetou-Salon are a real gem, also being planted with Sauvignon Blanc ideal for producing aromatic white wines in this northern climate. La Tour St Martin is located in the village of Morogues and is producing terrific, clean, fresh Menetou with a rich grassy aroma and attractive gooseberry and peach flavours on the palate. Sublime and magnificent - the Loire's answer to New Zealand. Having...

Verdicchio Classico - 2006 — £95.40
Italian White Wine 75 cl Bottle A fine consistent straw yellow colour with greenish nuances. On the nose it expresses the vineyard and the land with its fruit and grass notes. An easy drinking wine full of character and freshness. Sartarelli is situated in the village of Poggio San Marcello, in classic Verdicchio terrain. The vineyards are situated in the Coste del Molino, Travlivio and Balciana districts, where the vineyards are planted on steep, sloping terraces, some 300 meters above sea level...

Domaine Gautheron Chablis 'Vieilles Vignes' - 2006 — £179.88
Chablis White Wine 75 cl Bottle This is very traditional Chablis fermented and matured in steel vat to preserve the fresh steely flavours. It has fresh, floral aromas, appley fruit and complex, rich minerally notes. In the mouth it is fruity and well balanced, long and with good acidity and a complex finish. Domaine Alain Gautheron is situated in the village of Fleys, to the east of the town of Chablis. This estate of only 18 hectares has been in the Gautheron family for five generations. The domaine...

Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Domaine Grand Tinel - 2006 — £21.99
Rhone Valley White Wine 75 cl Bottle White Châteauneuf remains something of a rarity although this complex and exotic blend of Grenache Blanc, Rousanne and Marsanne varieties offers a serious alternative to white Burgundy as a full bodied accompaniment to fine foods. A combination of dried fruits, apricot, peach and honeysuckle create an evocative bouquet, which is followed through on the palate with a rich concentrated finish. The Domaine du Grand Tinel is a large estate of 55 hectares of Chateauneuf...

La Poule Blanche Chardonnay Sauvignon Viognier - 2008 — £107.88
French Regional White Wine 75 cl Bottle Sacha Lichine's Mediterranean wines are made with the assistance of Patrick Leon (winemaker for Chateau Mouton Rothschild). This wine combines French wine-making and elegance with the exotic richness of the new world. Aromas of peach, grapefruit and mango are mirrored on a well balanced palate with a delicate hint of vanilla on the finish. Sacha Lichine purchased his Provencal estate, Chateau d’Esclans, in 2005. His father, of Russian descent, and American...

La Playa 'Axel' Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - 2006 — £131.88
Chilean Red Wine 75 cl Bottle An unbelievably unique, complex Cabernet which is wild but amiable. Delectable wafts of cherries, cassis, raisins, cedar and mint under the nose, mix with a lash of leather, accompanied by the enchanting and comforting flavours of chocolate, vanilla, coffee and ripe red fruits to finish. This wanton red really works! Winner of a silver medal at the Wines of Chile Awards 2009. The 600 acre state-of-the-art winery Vina La Playa is situated on the Western shores of the...

Wairau River Pinot Noir 'Home Block' - 2007 — £179.88
New Zealand Red Wine 75 cl Bottle Grown on the original Home Block this limted release is bright, deep garnet coloured. The wine has an aroma of savoury ripe plum and cherry with a hint of game and smoky oak. Light to medium bodied with round, mouthfilling flavours of plum and cherry, pleasing weight and a long elegant finish with good acidity. Oak integrates nicely with the fruit and helps with the silky tannin structure. Wairau River wines take their name from the river that runs through the heart...

Pinot Grigio San Antonio - 2008 — £71.88
Italian White Wine 75 cl Bottle A clean, well balanced dry white with an elegant and delicate perfume and fresh appley fruit, Pinot Grigio San Antonio retains a refined acidity, matching subtle peach and pear flavours, which linger on the finish. Founded in 1928 by Carlo Botter, the company is still in family control, being third genaration. The company has grown from making wines from the family estate of 100 hectares on the Veneta-Fruili boarder, to working with producers across Italy, especially...

Chateau Lauret Pic Saint Loup - 2006 — £143.88
French Regional Red Wine 75 cl Bottle Pic Saint-Loup is the most northerly of the appellations in the Coteaux du Languedoc and benefits from both Mediterranean and continental influences. The high altitude vineyards at Château Lauret are planted with 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache, giving an elegant spicy wine with fine aromas and full-bodied plum and mineral palate. The Pic Saint-Loup takes its name from Thieri Loup, one of three brothers who became hermits after returning from the crusades, devoting...

Water Wheel 'Memsie' Shiraz Malbec Cabernet - 2006 — £101.88
Australian Red Wine 75 cl Bottle Entertain this dark, mature and mysterious stranger! A sturdy red of macho proportions, with festive aromas of spicy fruit cake and toasty oak, mingled with its robust flavours of plum, blackcurrant and a suggestion of clove. An ample glassful, not for the faint-hearted! The Cumming family has a horticultural background and a particular passion for good vineyard management, having farmed in the Bendigo region for fifty years, so these lucky vines are in safe hands...

Bourgogne Chardonnay `de Macon Aze` - 2004 — £107.40
Burgundy White Wine 75 cl Bottle A tingle for the tastebuds with a totally fresh feel. This modern dry white wine is aged in stainless steel with no oaking to mask the fresh fruity flavours. Undeniably fresh and pure it is the cellar master`s choice to boot! From the discerning restaurateur, Georges Blanc`s own personal collection. Owned by the renowned 3 star Michelin chef Georges Blanc, who invested heavily to create one of the most modern wineries in the region. State of the art temperature control...

De Wetshof Estate 'Nature in Concert' Pinot Noir - 2007 — £239.88
South African Red Wine 75 cl Bottle Danie de Wet decided to try his hand at making a quality red wine from this tempremental varietal. He has more than achieved what he set out to do as this wine received a Gold Medal at the Veritas Awards. Fermented on its skins for eight days and then aged in barrel for a further year, this delicious smooth and fruity Pinot, has soft velvet cherry and reducrrants aromas on the nose plus elegant tannins add an extra dimension. The De Wet family were one of the earliest...

Laibach Cabernet Sauvignon 'Widows Block' - 2005 — £19.99
South African Red Wine 75 cl Bottle This wine with its dark red colour has some aromas of blackberry, black current, bitter chocolate, tar, green paprika and some smoky aromas One of the Cape`s more recent wine estates having been purchased by the Laibach-Kuehner family in the early 1990s. An initial investment saw the 40 hectare property totally replanted and this was followed by the building of a state of the art and contemporary winery. Stuffed full of modern winemaking kit but using traditional...

Backsberg Sauvignon Blanc - 2008 — £7.49
South African White Wine 75 cl Bottle Grown on higher and cooler slopes, bursting with aromas of gooseberry and passionfruit, this lively Sauvignon Blanc matches aromatic intensity with freshness and balance. Lime and nettle characters predominate on the palate which cleverly matches fruit sweetness with natural acidity. Founded in 1916, this wonderful estate is located below `The Little Tower of Babylon` on the steep hillside vineyards in Paarl. This prominent producer has been at the forefront...

Mayfield Estate 'Single Vineyard' Pinot Noir - 2005 — £18.99
Australian Red Wine 75 cl Bottle The Pinot Noir grapes come from a single block in the vineyard, hand plunged to gently extract the flavour, colour and tannin from the skins. Aged in French oak barriques for nine months, the wine shows a dark red purple hue, with spicey aromas of strawberry, redcurrant, cherry and floral notes. On the palate the rich red fruit flavours and generous silky feel are balanced by good acidity, followed by great length and structure. The Orange Region is becoming highly...

Cotes du Rhone Domaine de l' Amandine - 2006 — £95.88
Rhone Valley Red Wine 75 cl Bottle A fresh and vibrantly fruity Southern Rhone blend, which is made predominantly from Syrah with the addition of Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault. The spice and smoky aromas of the Syrah dominate the bouquet, whilst red fruits and spice compete on the palate. The family owned domaine is situated in the very heart of the Cote du Rhone, by the picturesque village of Seguret, and flanked by the vineyards of Gigondas. The property extends to 50 hectares and is managed...

Parri Estate 'Pangkarra' Grenache - 2005 — £10.99
Australian Red Wine 75 cl Bottle The Pangkarra range of wines are released to reflect the best vineyard selection and quality fruit produced on the Parri Estate. Hand-picked from 70 year old bush vines from the Ingoldby Road vineyard, it has a good colour typical of this varietal. Black cherries and clove aromas dominate preceding mocha and black fruit flavours. Hints of spice and vanilla, derived from a years maturation in small French barrels add complexity and richness to a long finish. Situated...

Beaumes de Venise Rouge Domaine Beaumalric - 2005 — £131.88
Rhone Valley Red Wine 75 cl Bottle Very spicy aroma and rich full bodied flavour with intense Provencal herb and pine, overlaid with a sweet ripe backbone. Two miles east of the town of Gigondas, across the Montmirail Mountains, begins the small appellation of Beaumes-de-Venise. The family of Daniel Begouassel began here nearly three generations ago as growers and vine plant experts. The winemaking style of Daniel Begouassel is modern and forward-thinking. His Muscat Beaumes-de-Venise always exhibits...

Meursault 1er cru 'Les Charmes' Domaine Vincent Girardin - 2004 — £527.88
Burgundy White Wine 75 cl Bottle Vincent Girardin has firmly established himself as one of Burgundy's pre-eminent wine producers. His 15 hectares of domaine owned vineyard represent 25 different Burgundy appellations, all treated with the same meticulous attention. This rich and voluptuous Chardonnay has an exotic bouquet of toasted hazelnut, almond and cream, yet it retains an elegant and intense concentration on the palate with supple acidity and a hint of toasted oak. Vincent Girardin has firmly...

Altosur Chardonnay - 2007 — £89.88
Argentinian White Wine 75 cl Bottle Yellow with green hints. Intense tropical fruits, pineapple, mango and peach, with delicate citric and mineral hints. The vanilla and toast notes give the wine elegance and complexity. In the mouth, it presents a sweet and concentrated start, with good balance leading to a fresh and persistent finish. Located in the trendy Tupungato Valley region, this modern winery is located at high altitude to achieve cooler average temperatures.Tupungato sits at the western...

Vosne Romanee 1er cru 'Les Chaumes' Domaine Jean Tardy - 2004 — £52.99
Burgundy Red Wine 75 cl Bottle This is a superb domaine run with passion and a real hands on approach by Jean and his son Guillaume. Using a natural cultivation on this 2 acre plot delivers very low yields and when combined with traditional winemaking and 18 months oak ageing this produces a classic Vosnee. Medium red in colour, this smooth bodied wine shows deep concentration typical of old vines, resulting in both the aroma and palate being rich and well constructed but finishing long and intense...

Puligny Montrachet Domaine Jean Pascal - 2007 — £29.99
Burgundy White Wine 75 cl Bottle Jean Pascal runs his small family domaine in the village of Puligny by meticulous traditional winemaking. His Puligny is elegant, not overly oaked and retains a lovely concentration of butterscotch and hazelnuts, and finishes with complex flavours of brioche and cinnamon. The Domaine was founded in 1920 in Puligny-Montrachet and is now owned Jean-Luc Pascal. It comprises 14 hectares of vineyards across four communes of Cote de Beaune, Auxey Duresses, Meursault, Volnay...

Azemur Toro Crianza - 2002 — £95.88
Spanish Red Wine 75 cl Bottle This is a true Spanish Matador, ruby red, robust and brave. This heavyweight really packs a punch enveloping your senses with clove, tobacco, vanilla and liquorice, a hint of spice and leather add to this serious wine that's not one to argue with! Produced by a small Bodegas of 80 hectares, located in the village of San Roman de Hornija north east of Madrid. 50% of all production is Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo) and the remaining vines are spread between Cabernet Sauvignon...

Geoff Merrill Premium Shiraz Jacko's Blend - 2005 — £11.99
Australian Red Wine 75 cl Bottle Shiraz fanatic and flamboyant winemaker, Geoff Merrill has made as stunning McLaren Vale red wine. Dark and youthful in colour, the nose shows subtle toasty oak, moving to fruit aromas of spice and fresh berries. Rich and well structured on the palate with a savoury integrated oak to add complexity, this fantastic full bodied red delivers all the oomph of blockbuster aussie reds but still with a refined finish and long lingering flavour. Geoff Merrill was born in...

Saint Aubin 1er Cru Domaine Vincent Girardin - 2005 — £347.88
Burgundy White Wine 75 cl Bottle Saint Aubin is located in the Côte de Beaune and includes clay and limestone soils that overlook Puligny and produce the best 1er Crus of the appellation. Vincent Giradin makes intense well-flavoured Chardonnays from 'en Remilly', with emphasis on richness, mineral character and the toasty aromas of new oak. Vincent Girardin has firmly established himself as one of Burgundy`s pre-eminent wine producers. His 15 hectares of domaine owned vineyard represent 25 different...

Ribera del Duero Oak Aged Tempranillo - 2008 — £9.99
Spanish Red Wine 75 cl Bottle Red cherry colur with a ruby rim, the nose is scented with floral notes and aromas of wood, berries, hints of vanilla and liquorice. Rounded and complex on the palate with a long finish. Bodegas Vina Vilano is siuated in the village of Pedrosa de Duero, in the province of Burgos, central Spain. The cooperative was founded in 1957, and currently own over 300 hectares of vineyards. These are planted with `Tinta Fina` and `Tinta del Pais`, two local strains of the Tempranillo...

Meursault 1er Cru 'Blagny' Domaine Michel Bouzereau - 2002 — £467.88
Burgundy White Wine 75 cl Bottle This distinguished grower creates rich and voluptuious Meursaults, exotic with the bouquet of toasted hazelnut, almond and butterscotch yet elegant and supple with a hint of toasted oak. The domaine is in the village of Meursault, and Michel Bouzereau`s son, Jean Baptiste, is now in charge of making the seventeen wines from the 18 hectare estate. He has respected his father`s more traditional practices but has instilled a fresher, livelier element to the wines, which...

Icely Road Merlot Cabernet - 2005 — £9.99
Australian Red Wine 75 cl Bottle A typical Bordeaux blend given a delightful Aussie twist. Smooth and rich with a proportion aged in oak barriques, this purple hued wine displays aromas of small berry fruit, vanilla and spice. The bouquet leads into a sweet chocolate and black cherry flavoured palate, that is well balanced with light oak and soft tannins. Mayfield Vineyard was established in 1998 by Richard Thomas, Australian wine industry veteran with his goal to produce the finest wines from the...

Laibach Cabernet Merlot 'Blue Gum Tree' - 2004 — £10.99
South African Red Wine 75 cl Bottle This Bordeaux blend has soft, ripe tannins and a complex fruit with chocolate flavours. In essence this is the 2nd wine to their flagship wine Cuvee Friedrich. Immediately very accessible with elegance, fruit and softness, the trick here is the blending of the four classic Bordeaux varieties each one adding something special and unique to the final assemblage. Medium to dark colour, a complex aroma with hints of cigar box and blackberry notes. In the mouth, the...

Sancerre 'les Longues Fins' Domaine Andre Neveu - 2008 — £179.88
Loire Valley White Wine 75 cl Bottle The Sauvignon Blanc grape excels in this rich, flinty soil, giving a crisp edge to the wine's natural richness. This single vineyard Sancerre has the added complexity of mineral and herbaceous flavours on the palate. The immense long flavour of gooseberries and blackcurrant leaves lingers on the finish. Andre Neveu has crafted his Sancerre for over five decades. His estate seamlessly integrates traditional methods and the best modern equipment to bring out the...

Avanti Shiraz Malbec - 2008 — £65.88
Argentinian Red Wine 75 cl Bottle Beautiful ripe cherry fruit from the Malbec, combined with the spicy character of Shiraz, gives a soft easy drinking red with sweet cherry and autumn berry fruits and rounded structure. Bodegas Borbore is located at the eastern edge of the San Juan Valley to the north of Mendoza. Recent investment has rejuvenated this old traditional cellar that historically sold to the domestic market only. Consultant winemaker Duncan Killiner has advised and helped the Berzenkovich...

Hamelin Bay 'Five Ashes' Reserve Chardonnay - 2004 — £239.88
Australian White Wine 75 cl Bottle This wine comes from the chic cool climate region on Australia's west coast. A richly aromatic and complex single vineyard Chardonnay, aged for nine months in French oak barrique. Pale yellow with subtle green tinge in colour, with powerful aromas of quince and fig, shrouded in floral citrus on the nose. Powerful yet restrained, the wine has medium to full weight balance with mineral acidity, and finishes with excellent persistence. The Hamelin Bay winery is located...

ES Vino Malbec - 2008 — £89.88
Argentinian Red Wine 75 cl Bottle Attractive red colour with violet hues and aromas of intense ripe fruit, cherries, blackberries, blueberries, and fresh plums, combined with spicy and floral hints. In the mouth the sweet and round tannins increase its fruit sensation and balance. A wine of good intensity, concentration and long after taste. Located in the trendy Tupungato Valley region, this modern winery is located at high altitude to achieve cooler average temperatures.Tupungato sits at the western...

La Playa Merlot - 2007 — £77.88
Chilean Red Wine 75 cl Bottle Good aromatic intensity and richness of black fruits like plum, leading to notes of menthol and fresh red fruits. In the mouth it is creamy and round, with soft tannins and a long, savoury finish. The Vina La Playa estate occupies some of Colchagua Valley`s most desirable acreage on the western shores of the Tinguiririca river. Comprising 600 acres and a $10 million state of the art winery, this excellent producer is owned by the Sutil family and the talented winemaker...

Tamar Ridge 'Devils Corner' Pinot Grigio - 2008 — £124.20
Australian White Wine 75 cl Bottle Bright pale straw colour with vibrant herbal notes, spicy edge and perfumed fruit with hints of lime juice and ripe, juicy pear. A long and flavoursome palate with good varietal charactistics of pear juice and green herbs. A long and persistent finish leaving the mouth feeling crisp and dry. The vineyards were first established in Tasmania during colonial settlement. However, in more recent times, Tamar Ridge has established its own success story as part of Tasmania...

Sancerre 'le Chene Marchand' Domaine Crochet - 2007 — £239.88
Loire Valley White Wine 75 cl Bottle An intense single vineyard Sancerre made from old vines grown on the limestone slopes of Bue. It is a concentrated Sancerre with great depth and well balanced ripe citrus flavours. The young and dynamic François Crochet has made wines in New Zealand and Bordeaux, and now uses his broad experience wisely. The estate consists of some 10 hectares, mostly planted on the limestone slopes surrounding the prestigious village of Bué. To make Sancerre that measures with...

Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Folatieres' - 2005 — £39.99
Burgundy White Wine 75 cl Bottle This premier cru vineyard is situated on the high slopes above the village of Puligny and they are noted for their exceptionally high and consistent quality. Maison Jadot own less than an acre and this very special wine has immense power and flavour with great balance. Marrying intensity and finesse is a great art and this wine displays a full richness tempered by wonderful elegance. An absolute classic ! The Domaine was founded in 1920 in Puligny-Montrachet and is...

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo San Antonio - 2007 — £71.88
Italian Red Wine 75 cl Bottle The 'quintessential' all-round Italian red, selected from the l'Aquila province of Abruzzo on the Adriatic coast. Intense purple in colour with intense aromas and rich, robust characteristics typical of the region. Intensely spicy with cherryish flavours, rich and well rounded, a portion was aged in oak to soften the palate and add some smokey character. Founded in 1928 by Carlo Botter, the company is still in family control, being third genaration. The company has grown...

Pouilly Loche 'Monopole' - 2005 — £239.88
Burgundy White Wine 75 cl Bottle The 3ha walled vineyard of 'Clos des Rocs' enjoys a south west exposure on ideal limestone and red earth soils. The Chardonnay vines in this special vineyard site are 70 years old, hand picked and fermented part in stainless steel tanks, part in French oak. The wine is given a subtle maturation for a year in part 1 to 4 year old oak and 60% in stainless steel tanks before bottling. This richly flavoured white Burgundy is perhaps the leading wine of a relatively undiscovered...

Casa do Lago Fernao Pires Blanco - 2007 — £83.88
Portuguese White Wine 75 cl Bottle Dry and medium bodied, perfectly ripe grapes have given this wine a pronounced fresh aroma and an excellent balance of mouth filling green apple and melon fruit with an unusual white pepper-like spice. A good long finish that has a refreshing citrus tang. Known locally as the `wine cathedral`, due to its enormous stone built winery, the estate has been in the owner`s family since the end of the 19th century. The vineyards extend to some 100 hectares, planted with...

Domaine de Pennautier Viognier - 2008 — £89.88
French Regional White Wine 75 cl Bottle The wines from Pays d'Oc around Carcassonne in Southern France originate from a unique terroir. These Viognier vines are planted on north facing slopes to benefit from the coolness during warm summers and ensure a good acidity and an exceptional aromatic quality. Very intense nose, dominated by aromas of fresh peach, passion fruit and floral notes of lime and roses. Excellent balance, vivid and smooth, developing a range of citrus flavours on the palate. Established...

Valle Perdido Malbec Rose - 2008 — £95.88
Argentinian Rose Wine 75 cl Bottle The grapes are hand harvested at dawn, in the cool morning tempratures, to preserve the varietal characteristics. Expressive summer fruits on the nose, with abundant strawberry and raspberry notes. Fresh and full bodied with a long and persistent finish. The estate of Valle Perdido (which means Lost Valley) is embraced by the surrounding hills in the Valley of the Neuquén River on the Argentine Patagonian plateau. At an altitude of 350m above sea level, and 38 degrees...

Pouilly Blanc Fume Domaine Bel Air - 2008 — £12.99
Loire Valley White Wine 75 cl Bottle Domaine Belair is planted with 13 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc on a variety of soils, calcaire at le Bouchot, marnes at St Andelain and sand in Pouilly. The winemaking is thoroughly modern and the resulting blend is consistent with typical rich aromas of nettles, gooseberry and minerals, followed on the palate by good weight of fruit and acidity with a flinty finish. This 13.5 hectare domaine is set in the commune of le Bouchot on the slopes coming out of the village...

Whitehaven Dry Riesling - 2008 — £119.88
New Zealand White Wine 75 cl Bottle This Riesling has intense flavours and petrol aromas. Mineral and apple nuances linger on the finish, which is clean and fresh with hints of underlying citrus peel. The Whitehaven winery enjoys the consultancy skills of winemaker Simon Waghorn. Selecting quality parcels of grapes from contracted growers and using the most up to date winemaking facilities Whitehaven has achieved much critical acclaim. £119.88 £9.99 Buy a case (12 bottles) Add to basket Add...

Chateau Bel Air - 2006 — £83.88
Bordeaux Red Wine 75 cl Bottle Chateau Belair is an excellent Petit Chateau, located on terraces overlooking the Gironde River, and their Bordeaux wine is a classic blend of 50% each of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. This is a classic claret with ripeness and finesse from a superb micro-climate of influences from its position above the river. Chateau Bel Air sits in a remarkable position, on the terraces over looking the River Garonne. The vineyards of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are influenced...

Chateau Raymond-Lafon - 1998 — £47.99
Bordeaux White Wine 75 cl Bottle You deserve a treat, whether indulging in a pudding or not, this heavenly dessert wine is the perfect sweet finale! A vivid and opulent golden colour in the glass with a potent whack of luxurious, sticky orange liqueur to follow! This is a palate pleasing punch of candied fruit flavours. "Close to brilliance", was the phrase used to describe Chateau Raymond-Lafon, by American wine critic Robert Parker. The vineyard can be found within the enclave of the Yquem and...

Pisano Rio de Los Pajaros Pinot Noir - 2008 — £119.88
Uruguayan Red Wine 75 cl Bottle Seductive and alluring this cool climate Pinot has smooth complexity as well as delicate silky flavours. Brilliant ruby red in colour, with aromas of raspberry and floral notes. On the palate, plum, raspberry and black cherry fruits abound, followed by lovely, long luxurious finish. The Pisano vineyards belong to a group of small family vignerons with an artisan tradition of making wines that reflect the character of the land and the people. Francesco Pisano arrived...

De Wetshof Estate d'Honneur Chardonnay - 2003 — £203.40
South African White Wine 75 cl Bottle On the winners podium! It's rich and nutty and derived from superstar grapes. Not unlike a top notch southern white Burgundy. A round of applause for this distinguished champion of Chardonnay! Truly committed pioneers of wine! The De Wet family were one of the Cape`s earliest settlers. These beautiful cellars overlooking the Breede River replicate the look of the first Customs House in Cape Town, but don`t be fooled by the historical façade, inside the team use...

Morgon 'Cuvée la Ballofière' Domaine Dubost - 2008 — £12.99
Beaujolais Red Wine 75 cl Bottle Morgon is located in the middle of the 10 'Cru' villages of Beaujolais, the best vineyards of the region. It is often the longest-lived and fullest style of these red wines. Produced from the Gamay grape, the vines being planted on a combination of mineral rich granite and black schist soils, which give body and a wild cherry character. Jean-Paul Dubost makes ripe, supple Morgon with red fruits and rounded tannins, it shows exceptional concentration from low yielding...

Chateau Peybonhomme les Tours - 2005 — £119.88
Bordeaux Red Wine 75 cl Bottle Situated on the right bank of the Gironde on the best limestone and clay soils of Blaye, this is Bordeaux's most extensive organic vineyard. The wine is a supple blend of 75% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec, which achieves a ripe palate of lush red summer fruits with a core of minerality. This is 148 acre property is Bordeaux`s most extensive organic vineyard, situated on the right bank of the Gironde on the best limestone and clay...

Bald Hills 'Last Light' Riesling - 2007 — £14.99
New Zealand White Wine 75 cl Bottle Named after the last rays of sunlight that strike this tiny 2 acre vineyard in the evening, this steep block is trellised and drip irrigated to preserve the natural intensity and mineral style that can be achieved on this gravelly schist soil. Central Otago has a growing reputation for making some of the best New World Rieslings and this great example has a tropical fruit and lime bouquet opening into an exciting citrus palate. Stony minerality , gentle acidity...

Haut Poitou Sauvignon Blanc - 2008 — £83.88
French Regional White Wine 75 cl Bottle Haut Poitou lies a short distance to the south of the Loire Valley, near the town of Poitou. Here the Sauvignon Blanc grape offers much of the character of a Touraine or Sancerre and exceptional value. This fresh dry wine shows expressive gooseberry flavours whilst retaining an excellent balancer and clean zingy finish. Haut Poitou lies a short distance to the south of the Loire Valley, near the town of Poitou. This forward thinking co-operative has long established...

Paul Zinck Pinot Gris - 2006 — £113.88
Alsace White Wine 75 cl Bottle Selected from the best limestone vineyards of Eguisheim to give pure varietal character. This ripe Pinot Gris has a rich concentration of exotic spice, peach and melon on the palate backed by mineral nuances. It is weighty yet well balanced and supple on the palate. Located in Eguisheim, the cradle of Alsatian winemaking, Paul Zinck has established a special place in this region. This father and son due have found, in essense, a balance in winemaking, between traditional...

Wairau River 'Burnside Block' Sauvignon Blanc - 2008 — £119.40
New Zealand White Wine 75 cl Bottle Classic expression of the dry, gooseberry, grass and passion fruit style by Wairau River Wines, which is pure New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Clean and crisp it is bursting with minerality and white stone fruit flavours. Expressive on the palate, finishing with great length. Wairau River wines take their name from the river that runs through the heart of the Marlborough wine region. (Wairau is Maori for `many waters`). The Rose family were pioneers in planting vines...

Chateau Montesquieu 'Muscat de Rivesaltes' - 2007 — £95.88
French Regional White Wine 50 cl Bottle A perfumed aromatic dessert wine made from late picked Muscat grapes grown in the shadow of the French Pyrenees in the Catalan region of Roussillon. This fragrant, easy drinking dessert wine has a floral scent with hints of honey and raisins. The pleasant sweetness is elegantly balanced with a touch of citrus acidity. Located on the Pyrenean foothills, in the heart of the Albieres mountain range, the vineyards of Château Montesquieu are raised on gorgeous schist...

Duc de Chapelle Sauvignon Blanc - 2008 — £77.88
French Regional White Wine 75 cl Bottle Three times winner in the Top 100 French Vin de Pays, Duc de Chapelle is an aromatic Sauvignon, typically grassy with zesty lemon and lime character. Exotic gooseberry and grapefruit flavours develop on a well balanced palate ending with fresh rounded acidity. The `Duc de Chapelle` range of French regional wines were created by the buying team to satisfy the demands of discerning restaurateur. Each autumn, as the new vintage fermentations are competed, the...

Macon Fuisse Domaine Auvigue - 2008 — £11.99
Burgundy White Wine 75 cl Bottle Jean Auvigue is one of the most highly respected specialists of Pouilly in the south of Burgundy. His small domaine produces Mâcon Fuissé of the highest quality with vibrant Chardonnay fruit. It is rich with mineral flavours while a brief maturation in wooden cask adds spice and complexity to delicious ripe flavours and classic terroir that is unique to these vineyards located below the hill of Solutré Jean-Pierre and Michel Auvigue are third generation proprietors...

Chianti Classico 'la Lellera' - 2007 — £143.88
Italian Red Wine 75 cl Bottle The Vicchiomaggio estate, with vineyards around the market town of Greve, makes typical vibrant Classico, blended from 90% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino and 5% Canaiolo. This is a traditional mix, producing a well-structured wine rounded with maturation in large oak barrel. It is full bodied, with good fresh fruit, a touch of oak and a bittersweet finish. Castello Vicchiomaggio is situated in the heart of the Chianti region, close to the historical town of Greve in Chianti...

Finca Sophenia Reserve Chardonnay - 2008 — £131.88
Argentinian White Wine 75 cl Bottle Golden yellow colour of good intensity. Intense tropical fruit aromas like pineapple, mango and peach, with delicate citric and mineral hints. Vanilla and toast notes confer elegance and complexity. In the mouth, it shows a sweet and concentrated entrance of good balance leading to a fresh and persistent finish. Located in the trendy Tupungato Valley region, this modern winery is located at high altitude to achieve cooler average temperatures.Tupungato sits at...

Mt Difficulty Pinot Noir 'Roaring Meg' - 2008 — £14.99
New Zealand Red Wine 75 cl Bottle This wine exhibits a lovely mix of red and black berry fruits with further complexity gained from oak spice. The wine has a sweet berry entry which displays these same characters in abundance. Tannins rise gracefully out of the mid-palate to finish the wine; these are balanced by the wine’s natural acidity and fruit, to produce a long fruit-driven finish. Boutique winery Mt Difficulty was an early pioneer in the region. With their founding vineyards established in...

Backsberg Cabernet Sauvignon - 2006 — £8.99
South African Red Wine 75 cl Bottle Spicy aromas of liquorice and vanilla mingle with blackcurrant fruit. Rich and full on the palate with sweet, ripe fruit flavours of plum and blackberry filling the mouth.. Complex and long, with soft oak tannins and a satisfying finish. Founded in 1916, this wonderful estate is located below `The Little Tower of Babylon` on the steep hillside vineyards in Paarl. This prominent producer has been at the forefront of quality wine production for many years. Currently...

Rietvallei Estate 'Wild Rush' Cabernet Rose - 2009 — £5.99
South African Rose Wine 75 cl Bottle Created by Kobus Burger at the Rietvallei Estate in the Robertson region, the Wild Rush rosé uses Cabernet from vineyards planted on the highest hill of the region called 'Klippiesdal' in rich limestone soil. This rosé wine is made by bleeding the juice off the Cabernet skins, a method that preserves delicate aromas and varietal character. It has attractive summer fruit flavours of strawberry and redcurrant and a crisp refreshing acidity. This superb family owned...

Domaine du Grande Mayne Cabernet Merlot Rose - 2008 — £83.88
French Regional Rose Wine 75 cl Bottle The delicate, perfumed rosé is made predominantly with the juice from the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes, with a small percentage of Merlot. The skins and the juice are left to macerate for up to 15 hours - until the juice has turned just the right shade of pink. Andrew Gordon, owner of Domaine du Grand Mayne, and Michel Coutin, regisseur, have made a superb team over the last 20 years, turning a derelict vineyard into one of the best vineyards...

Soave Classico 'Villa Piazzola' - 2008 — £95.88
Italian White Wine 75 cl Bottle The picturesque town of Soave is situated to the northeast of Verona in the Veneto region. The town is surrounded by ancient walls and dominated by the medieval castle. The Classico wine is the heart of the region, planted with Garganega, Trebbiano and Chardonnay vines and producing the best Soaves, with real character. ‘Villa Piazzola’ has a typical hazelnut and almond nose with a soft, dry palate of concentrated apple and pear flavours. The origins of the Fabiano...

Paul Zinck Pinot Blanc - 2007 — £95.88
Alsace White Wine 75 cl Bottle Grapes selected from the best limestone vineyards of Eguisheim to give pure varietal character. This easy drinking Pinot Blanc has fresh apple and mineral flavours with good weight yet it is soft and supple on the palate Located in Eguisheim, the cradle of Alsatian winemaking, Paul Zinck has established a special place in this region. This father and son due have found, in essense, a balance in winemaking, between traditional craftmanship and the contributions of new...

Ruppertsberger Riesling Trocken - 2008 — £107.88
German White Wine 75 cl Bottle Situated on a chalk rich slopes, this vineyard is situated in one of the 'grosses gewachs', which roughly equates to a grand cru. Low yielding old vines produce a dry opulent wine with silky peach perfumed fruit and excellent acidity. Delicate elderflower aromas with ripe pear lead to a crisp lemony palate. This is a modern cooperative of some 170 growers. The vines are planted on chalk rich slopes with low yielding old vines, planted in the full sun, to produce dry...

Chateau Montesquieu Cotes du Roussillon - 2005 — £107.88
French Regional Red Wine 75 cl Bottle Rich red with a ruby rim, the nose reveals a concentration of blackberry and bilberry mixed with hints of laurel, nutmeg and clove. Delicate flavors express the finesse of the soil with balanced sugar, freshness and silky tannins. Integrated oak brings complexity and length. Located on the Pyrenean foothills, in the heart of the Albieres mountain range, the vineyards of Château Montesquieu are raised on gorgeous schist soils. This arid French-Catalan region enjoys...