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Casella Wines TORTOISESHELL BAY Semillon/Sauvignon South Eastern Australia |
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Where it's from:
Australia, South Eastern Australia
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£69.41
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12 x 75 cl |
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Fruity Dry Whites |
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This Semillon Sauvignon Blanc exhibits rich tropical Sauvignon Blanc characters mixed with fresh grassy Semillon aromas on the nose which continue onto the tightly structured yet balanced palate with long lingering finish. This Italian family have six generations of winemaking experience, while the Casella family winery was founded in 1965. Today it is run by John Casella, an extremely talented and highly respected winemaker who aims to produce top qualitv wines from this region. John Casella was amongst the first to select premium vineyard sites used for the production of premium varieties and the vineyards now extend to 250 hectares. The vineyard is planted with Semilion, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Botrytis Semilion, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Gewurztraminer, Colombard, Marsanne, Verdelho and Durif. Casella have made tremendous advances in viticultural techniques, particularly with canopy training, minimal pruning and controlled drip irrigation. These factors, coupled with restricted yields has enabled Casella to produce some of the top wines from this region. (12 x 75 cl)
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Australia, South Eastern Australia |
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Casella Estate |
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35894 |
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Collezione Marchesini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Rosso
Description: The Montepulciano grape grown on the Adriatic coast around Pescara and Chieti produces a rich red wine with spicy fruit and firm tannins. Stunning packaging and super value. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £69.41
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Casella Wines TORTOISESHELL BAY Mourvedre/Shiraz South Eastern Australia
Description: The Mourvedre Shiraz is a deep red brick colour with black cherry and plum flavours accompanied by soft oak. The palate is smooth and supple, with fruit and tannin combining to provide a long, rich finish. This Italian family have six generations of winemaking experience, while the Casella family winery was founded in 1965. Today it is run by John Casella, an extremely talented and highly respected winemaker who aims to produce top qualitv wines from this region. John Casella was amongst the first to select premium vineyard sites used for the production of premium varieties and the vineyards now extend to 250 hectares. The vineyard is planted with Semilion, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Botrytis Semilion, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Gewurztraminer, Colombard, Marsanne, Verdelho and Durif. Casella have made tremendous advances in viticultural techniques, particularly with canopy training, minimal pruning and controlled drip irrigation. These factors, coupled with restricted yields has enabled Casella to produce some of the top wines from this region. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £69.41
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Settesoli ARPEGGIO Rosso di Sicila IGT
Description: Available in 2 Litre bottles. This wine is a blend of Nero D Avola and Nero Macolese and the grapes are picked between the end of September with fermentation continuing until dry, and the wine is bottled without the use of oak. The Arpeggio Rosso is a medium bodied red with ripe fruit character, soft well (6 x 1.5 Litres)
Price: £69.37
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Settesoli ARPEGGIO Bianco di Sicila IGT
Description: Available in 2 Litre bottles. Made from a blend of Inzolia 50%, Trebbiano 50% the grapes come from the gentle hills in Menfi, that ripen rapidly thanks to the geographical features of the place of origin and the brightness of the sun in Sicily. The grapes are crushed delicately after an accurate selection. The must obtained is fermented at a controlled temperature after the adding of selected yeasts and bottled without any oak contact. A wine that is lightly aromatic and floral in character, with delicate flavours of white blossom and peaches, balanced with refreshing acidity. (6 x 1.5 Litres)
Price: £69.37
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Louis Tete Beaujolais Villages AC
Description: Louis Tete Beaujolais Villages AC from France, Beaujolais, Beaujolais Villages by Louis Tete Light & Fruity Reds (12 x 37.5 cl)
Price: £69.37
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Umani Ronchi VIGNETO SAN LORENZO Rosso Conero DOC
Description: Umani Ronchi own 110 hectars in the Verdicchio Classico area, 60 hectars in the Rosso Conero, and 30 in Abruzzi. Although Umani Ronchi are leading exponent of two native wines of the Marches (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £69.37
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Bodegas Real Sitio de Ventosilla PRADO REY Crianza Ribera del Duero
Description: Bodegas Ventosilla, which is situated just a few kilometres from Aranda de Duero, was purchased in 1989 by a group of businessmen from Madrid. 1997 saw the release of their first wines and many people from Ribera del Duero believe that this bodega is going to be one of the most important in the region. This Crianza is a blend of Tinta Fina 95%, Cabernet Sauvignon 3% and Merlot 2%. It is fermented in stainless steel vats at 26ºC and macerated for 15 days. It then remains in American oak casks for 12 months followed by a period of 6 months in French oak vats and 12 months in the bottle. Ruby red colour with intense iodised undertones, the wine has medium opaqueness, a good body and is perfectly clean. A tremendously complex and personal bouquet, at first, it offers aromas of fruit, forest and even flowers, which then grow into more powerful aromas with the oxygenation in the glass, which gives it a unique personality. The tannins are generous, pleasant and bring together the wood and the wine in an unbeatable way, while it offers vanilla, coconut, cinnamon, nuts with a lasting velvety finish. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £69.35
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Villarrica Merlot Colchagua Valley Chile
Description: Intense red colour yet with some violet tones. Its aroma is reminiscent of cherries and plums, and the herbal tones match very well with the vanilla and toasted touches of oak. In mouth it is juicy, well bodied with soft tannins and great persistence. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £69.34
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Il Paradosso Inzolia Chardonnay di Sicilia
Description: A joint venture between Pasqua in Verona and the Fazio family in Sicily combining great fruit with skilled winemakers. A blend of the local Inzolia grape and the renowned Chardonnay. Wonderful complexity with hints of pineapple and tropical fruits. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £69.34
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Villarrica Sauvignon Blanc Colchagua Valley Chile
Description: Lovely pale yellow colour with some green tones intense aromas of tropical fruits such as pineapples, some citric touches and some herbs. On the palate the wine is citric, nervous, fresh and light but joyful. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £69.34
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Villarrica Cabernet Sauvignon Maule Valley Chile
Description: Lovely and intense ruby colour. It has a nice aroma with plenty of red ripe fruits, strawberry marmalade, hints of plums and some notes of vanilla. On the palate it is rich, well balanced, with soft tannins, well rounded, good concentration and persistence on the finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £69.34
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Villarrica Carmenere Colchagua Valley Chile
Description: Fine deep colour, with average plus density and intense nose; earthy, prunes and pronounced touch of violets. Entry quite firm and clear cut, with fine acidity and good fruit that adds suppleness. Excellent balance. Very good with lots of character. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £69.34
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Villarrica Chardonnay Colchagua Valley Chile
Description: Attractive yellow colour with some green tones. Its intense varietal character gives ripe fruits, with tones of powder and honey well harmonized with wood. In mouth it is rich and fruity, balanced with some lactic notes. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £69.34
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Jean-Claude Boisset Chateau Pierreux Brouilly AC
Description: The nose shows blackcurrant, redcurrant, blueberry and other small red fruits, while the mouth has sweet tannins and is rich in floral flavours including iris and violets. There is a good balance between a lovely freshness of fruit and velvety of tannins. Chateau de Pierreux, a 190-acre estate situated in the heart of Brouilly with a magnificent chateau winery built during the Renaissance, is one of the finest domains in the Beaujolais region. It has been controlled and vinified by Jean-Claude Boisset since the 2002 vintage. The 76 hectares of vineyard are planted on highly absorbent sandy soil, consisting of pink granite sprinkled with blue volcanic rocks. The 40-45 year old vines are planted at a density of around 10,000 vines per hectare and are gobelet, or bush trained. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £69.34
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