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Villard EXPRESION Merlot Casablanca Valley Chile
Description: AROMA: Good integration of rich ripe varietal fruit with a distinctive touch of laurel and French oak. TASTE: Fine varietal flavour of ripe plums and red berries with the added complexity of ageing in French oak. Well-balanced, soft, but with firm tannins and long finish. AGEING: Although perfectly balanced for current drinking, further bottle ageing would yield an even more complex wine. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £100.37
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Villard EXPRESION Chardonnay Casablanca Valley Chile
Description: AROMA: Complex nose and structure derived from the combination of fruit, barrel fermentation and ageing in French oak. Displays soft tropical fruit and vanilla aromas and flavours. TASTE: Big, full-bodied, mouth filling wine with a long finish. Excellent drinking now, it will continue to develop and gain complexity with further bottle ageing. VINIFICATION: Fermentation was initiated in a temperature controlled stainless steel tank at 15ºC. 50% of the juice was then transferred to French oak hogsheads, where fermentation lasted 15 days. STORAGE: 50% of the wine was kept in French oak barrels for 9 months with regular "batonage". The other 50% was kept in stainless steel tanks. It was then assembled and stored in stainless steel tanks prior to bottling. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £100.37
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Villard EXPRESION Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Chile
Description: AROMA: Very complex and covers a wide range of aromas: citrus, floral , fruits such as apricot and white peach and tropical fruit such as fresh passion fruit. TASTE: Tropical fruit and citrus. Excellent structure, refreshing acidity, with a long, crisp finish. VINIFICATION: Part of the grapes were pressed as whole clusters and the juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at low temperature for 30 days. The rest of the grapes were crushed and the juice was then cold controlled fermented in stainless steel tanks for 18 days at 12 to 15ºC. The resulting wine was left for two days on lees prior to being decanted. The two lots were then blended and left on fine lees for two and a half months, being periodically pushed into suspension with inert gas to give more volume to the wine. It was then decanted, cold stabilised and filtered before bottling. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £100.37
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Jackson Wine Estates LA CREMA Pinot Noir Anderson Valley California
Description: Part of Jackson Wine Estates, La Crema winery was founded in 1979 and quickly established itself as a pioneer for intensely flavoured Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. This wine is from the Anderson Valley known for sloping hillside benches thta are blanketed by cool fog from the nearby Pacific Ocean during the heat of the summer growing season. These moderating conditions are ideal in cultivating Pinot Noir with naturally bright acidity and delicate red cherry and cranberry fruit aromas. The Anderson Valley is Mendocino’s premier growing region for Pinot Noir and this wine used the Dijon, heirloom Martini and Pommard clones to enhance the aroma and complexity. In the vineyard fruit-thinning is undertaken to remove late flowering clusters ensuring even ripening throughout the vineyards. Next the fruit is handpicked from the cool climate vineyards and delivered to the winery in small half ton bins to protect the integrity of the fruit. Once in the winery the Pinot Noir grapes are put on to a belt delivery system with sorting table to purge damaged fruit. Here only 70% of the whole berries are selected before fermentation takes place for greater fruit expression. Next a five day, 48 degree cold soak is completed before fermentation so that it enhances the silky tannin texture. Open top fermentation with cap punch downs four times daily extracts precise colour before the wine is aged 10 months in 100% French oak barrels refines the finish. Finally the Pinot Noir is bottled unfiltered and unfined to express the pure character of this great varietal. Winemaker Melissa Stackhouse had the following comments to make about this wine: 'Exotic aromas are delicate and floral with a hint of blueberry and herbal black tea. The flavours are focused on lush dark red cherry fruit which provides an enticing plush texture. Bright acidity accented by cranberry and red cherries create a seductive fruit entry that leads to a broad lingering finish.' (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £100.36
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Pierre Ponnelle Pouilly Fuisse AC
Description: Descriptive : A mere extension of the Mâconnais growths, the appellation lies 6 miles west of the town of Mâcon, gravitating round the famous bluff at Solutré and boxed in-between the northern Crus of Beaujolais to the South and Mâcon-Villages to the North with St Véran forming a ''buffer zone'' on either side. The vineyards producing Pouilly-Fuissé occupy those sites where the limestone occurs in combination with heavy clays. Grape variety : 100 % Chardonnay Tasting notes : The wine shows a green-gold colour which reflects its 'finesse' and distinction. Seductive wine with delicate aromas on the nose. The nature of the soil is conductive to the harmonious development of its fragrance, with floral, mineral, citrus fruits notes and a hint of hazelnuts and toasted almonds. A generous wine, full of flavour. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £100.36
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Jackson Wine Estates LA CREMA Pinot Noir Russian River Valley California
Description: Part of Jackson Wine Estates, La Crema winery was founded in 1979 and quickly established itself as a pioneer for intensely flavoured Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The Russian River Valley is home to La Crema and the moderating conditions are ideal for cultivating Pinot Noir with naturally bright acidity and concentrated black cherry fruit flavours. Hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes from cool climate vineyards are delivered to the winery in small half ton bins to protect the integrity of the fruit. Once in the winery the belt delivery system with sorting table purges damaged fruit so that 70% retention of whole berries before fermenting takes place for greater fruit expression. Next a four day, cold soak before fermentation is undertaken enhances soft tannins, next open top fermentation with punch-downs four times daily occurs to extract colour. Aged takes palce for nine months in 100% French oak barrels that refines the finish and the wine is then bottled unfiltered and unfined to express the pure character of Pinot Noir. Winemaker Melissa Stackhouse had the following comments to make about this wine: 'Flavours are focused on dark fruits; blackberry, plum and black cherry with hints of coffee, clove and subtle exotic spices.The tannins are broad and offer a lingering juicy fruit finish.' (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £100.36
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Jackson Wine Estates STONESTREET Sauvignon Blanc Alexander Valley
Description: J. Stonestreet & Sons Vineyard & Winery began in the autumn of 1989 when Jess Jackson purchased a small vineyard and winery in the rolling hills bordering southern Alexander Valley. He named the winery in honor of his late father, Jess Stonestreet Jackson, and dedicated it to the task of handcrafting wines using traditional methods while showcasing modern techniques. Stonestreet quickly garnered international acclaim for powerful red and luscious white wines. Following this early success, Jess Jackson acquired the nearby Alexander Mountain Estate in 1995 and focused Stonestreet on mountain wines, particularly the Bordeaux varietals of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, in addition to small amounts of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc from older vineyards on the mountain. The Upper Barn name comes from its historical use as the place where horses were changed when crossing over Alexander Mountain Estate and the Mayacamas Mountains and at 1,800 feet above sea level, the vineyard is an impressive site. With its dramatic views, shallow gravelly soils and cool climate, this seven-acre vineyard consistently produces low yields of intense, mineral-laden Sauvignon Blanc. Grapes for the Upper Barn Sauvignon Blanc were harvested with flavours of grapefruit and ripe melon. After pressing, the juice was barrel fermented to add spicy oak characteristics and a lush palate. This wine did not receive malolactic fermentation or stirring of lees. Crisp fruit flavours of ripe melon, fig, lemon and grapefruit complemet the medium to full-bodied style of this well made Sauvignon Blanc. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £100.36
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Jackson Wine Estates PEPI Sauvignon Blanc California
Description: From the Jackson Wine Estates comes the Pepi range of wines. The Pepi Winery is an innovator and pioneer in the quality production of Italian varietals in California. Well-known for crafting the quintessential California Sangiovese, stellar Sauvignon Blanc, and crisp Pinot Grigio it also produces highly-acclaimed Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz. Innovative and stylish the 'four surf board logo' is a representation of this range of wines. Committed to using environmentally sound vineyard practices along with an unpretentious style of winemaking the aim is to create everyday wines with intensity and focus. 100% Sauvignon Blanc this wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel, while Winemaker Pat Pickett considered: 'Pleasant Sauvignon aromas of grapefruit and melon are evident on this light bodied but elegant wine with crisp acidity.' (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £100.34
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Bodegas Martinez Lacuesta LACUESTA Tinto Crianza Rioja Spain
Description: Good body and smoothness are the characteristics of this well made wine while it leaves a really nice aftertaste of stewed fruit. Ruby red in colour showing good balance with the sensations of ageing to the fore. Available in 37.5 cl Half Bottles. (12 x 37.5 cl)
Price: £100.34
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Domaine Henri Bourgeois LA VIGNE BLANCHE Sancerre Blanc
Description: La Vigne Blanche comes from vines grown on slopes separating the village of Chavignol from Sancerre, the terroir being an amalgam of clay and limestone chalk. Oak aged in barrel for five months on the fine lees, La Vigne Blanche is vinous with herbaceous notes of elderflower and ivy as well as a hint of kiwi fruit. Available in 37.5 cl Half Bottles. (12 x 37.5 cl)
Price: £100.33
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Delheim Stellenbosch Chardonnay RSA
Description: Subtle citrus nose , elegant body and well balanced.Cold fermentation with selected yeast strains . 60% finished fermentation in 225l French oak barrels. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £100.32
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Plunkett Wines BLACKWOOD RIDGE Sauvignon Blanc Victoria
Description: This is the first vintage made as a straight Sauvignon Blanc. The wine is pale straw in color, and the aromas are reminiscent of cut grass. Clean and fresh mouth, with persistent flavours of ripe tropical fruits such as passionfruit.
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Ruffino TORGAIO Rosso di Toscana IGT
Description: World famous as a Chianti producer, during the last 25 years Ruffino have diversified their production to become one of Tuscany’s most important ambassadors for quality wine. The Folonari family’s strategy of acquiring and developing 'tenimenti' – individual estates in specialised zones – has given their portfolio great variety and personality. Ruffino now owns a total of 1.500 ha of land including 400 under wine. This diversity reflects the best of both modern and traditional winemaking. In June 2000, the Folonaris decided to officially divide their wine holdings. As a result, Ruffino is now owned by two brothers, Marco and Paolo Folonari, and their sons. Their leadership has freshly infused the Ruffino brand. A ruby red coloured Sangiovese with an appealing aroma of soft fruit, fresh Morello Cherry and Casis. Torgaio is fresh and fragrant on the palate, well structured with surprising length reminiscent of ripe fruit and red liquorice. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £100.30
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Fonty's Pool Cabernet Merlot Pemberton Western Australia
Description: Winemaker Notes Deep, vibrant red hues; an intense nose offers toasted vanilla bean spice over blackcurrant and red berry fruit. The palate is fresh and lively echoing the nose, with blackcurrant and vanilla bean. Youthful dusty tannins linger, accentuating the toasty richness of the fruit and spice. Drink in the next 3 (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £100.30
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Sella & Mosca OLEANDRO Alghero DOC Sardegna
Description: Brilliant rose' in colour. Flowery, fresh and graceful. The impressive structure of Sella & Mosca, with over 500 hectares of vineyards in the Alghero area of north-west Sardinia, makes them one of Europe’s largest wineries to produce exclusively form their own grapes. Investments in state of the art technology and vineyard management gives Sella & Mosca’s wines incredible consistency. Since the company’s foundation in 1899 by the eponymous Piemontese partners, it has set the winegrowing standard for Sardinia. The white wines are very modern in style, very clean, with an extraordinary freshness given the hot Mediterranean climate. The red production is mostly in a more traditional vein, with ripe Mediterranean spicy flavours to the fore (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £100.30
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Two Hands BRILLIANT DISGUISE Moscato Frizzante Barossa Valley
Description: The 'two hands' are Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz who formed the company in 1999 with the clear objective of making the best possible Shiraz based wines from prized Shiraz producing regions within Australia. (12 x 50 cl)
Price: £100.26
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