France
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Viña Tarapacá Sauvingnon Blanc 2009 13.0% ABV
Intense aromas of kiwi and passion fruit merge seamlessly with savoury asparagus flavours.
An outstanding aperitif, it will also make a delicious partner to sushi and fish and vegetarian dishes. |
£8.50
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Château La Rose Tour Blanche Bordeaux AOC 2007 12.5% ABV
Ruby red in the glass with vibrant black cherry and wild berry aromas. In the mouth expect silky smooth bramble fruit and sweet vanilla oak. Wonderful to share with friends or the perfect accompaniment to lamb tagine or char-grilled vegetables and pasta. |
£8.50 |
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Réserve de Gassac, Hérault VDP 2007/2008 13.0% ABV
This Réserve is rich, ripe and full bodied. Aromas of spicy blackberries and currants with black fruit flavours and a rich, lingering finish. Great with roast meats. |
£8.50 |
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Château Batailley Pauillac AOC 2006 13.0% ABV
“Pure Blackberry, cedar and cassis leading to a succulent, crushed violet-tinged finish. A very fine Batailley. 91-93” Neal Martin, The Wine Advocate. |
£28.09 |
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Labouré-Roi Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC 2006 13.0%
Colour is an intense crepuscular crimson with a hint of mauve. Has an aroma of cherry, strawberry and blackcurrant, full-bodied, its structure is both well built and well-balanced and it is long in the mouth. |
£24.68 |
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Le Prieure Côtes du Rhône-Villages AOC 2007 14.5% ABV
Supple, rich red, with lots of mellow fruit. Slips down easily on its own, and excellent with chicken, lamb, roasted vegetables. |
£10.64 |
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Domaine de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-pape AOC 2007 14.5% ABV
The result is a powerful and seductive red with deep colour and vibrant, ripe aromas of wild berries and herbs. This is the ideal accompaniment to rich meat dishes. |
£22.98 |
| Italy |
Collezione Di Paulo Chianti Reserva 2005 13.5% ABV
Very deep and youthful in appearance with nice toasty oak and modern fruit aromas. The palate is finely textured with complex cherry, plum and spice flavours. |
£11.49 |
| Spain |
Bodegas Primicia Reserva Rioja DOC 2004 13.5% ABV
Sweet, spicy vanilla aromas give way to silky berry fruit. Its supple tannins make this a fine partner for roast beef or ripe cheeses but it is also soft enough to enjoy on its own. |
£13.19 |
Australia
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Hickinbotham Shiraz Cabernet Sauvingnon 2008 14.5% ABV
A lavish combination of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon with a hint of plump Merlot. A feast of subtly spiced black-fruit, blueberry and blackcurrent, elegantly edged in fine oak. |
£11.06 |
| South Africa |
Eiken Rust Pinotage, Western Cape, 2008 13.5% ABV
Deep dark ruby in colour with spicy cherry and plum aromas and a generous, almost chewy mouthful of succulent black fruit and smooth oaky richness. |
£8.50 |
| Chile |
Don Cayetano Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 13.5% ABV
Deep ruby red in colour, with delicious ripe berry fruit aromas plus classic Cabernet hints of mint leaf. Intense layers of fresh blackcurrant and damson. No oak, just pure, vibrant fruit. |
£8.50 |
| Argentina |
Opi Malbec, Mendoza 2008 14.0% ABV
With its dark fruit intensity and underlying spiciness, this red is in its element with food. Try it with pork and basil sausages or soft cheeses like mature Epoisses or Munter. |
£8.50 |
| New Zealand |
Julicher Pinot Noir, Martinborough 2007 14.5% ABV
Light delicate cherry fruit and savoury flavours are combined with spicy characters on the palate to produce an easy drinking wine. |
£21.28 |
