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J Lohr SEVEN OAKS Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles California
Description: The Cabernet Sauvignon was grown on the Arbuckle-Positas, Arbuckle-San Ysidro Complex and Nacimiento-Los Osos. The terrain is rolling grassland hills, dotted with Oaks , and in this case Seven Oaks. In addition to the Cabernet Sauvignon 87% there is a little Merlot 11.1%, Petite Sirah 5.1%, Zinfandel 1.2%, Petite Verdot 1.2% and Syrah 0.7%. The vines are mostly own-rooted with a clonal selection from the old Estrella River Winery vineyard. The Cabernet Sauvignon clone evidences tiny berries with enticing forward fruit flavors. The 2001 vintage produced some outstanding red wines, although very similar to the vintage of 2000. However, it required longer grape hang time to achieve optimum development of colour, flavour and fragrance. Dark ruby-red in colour with youthful hues, the 2001 Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of black currants, cherry and violets. The bouquet is an elegant blend of spices (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £85.49
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J Lohr LOS OSOS Merlot Paso Robles California
Description: The 2000 vintage was truly one of great patience! Despite early bud break, true ripening came very slow due to some unseasonably warm weather during the start of the growing season and several heat spike weeks. In 2000, it was a relatively cool final month of ripening, but fortunately there was a dry late Summer, throughout September. Merlot is the earliest of our Bordeaux varieties to ripen and reached beautiful flavour and color development on the 11th of September with harvest beginning the last Merlot was picked on the 27th at an average of 25.3 degrees brix.. The release of the 2000 Los Osos Merlot marks the fourth vintage from plantings of primarily French Merlot clones #181 and #314. Unlike ther softer, less tannic Cabernet Sauvignon, where fermentation beyond dryness can be desirable, Lohr quickly have learned that daily tasting in the last few days of alcoholic fermentation and pressing just before the tannins become Gripping is key to producing concentrated, yet supple Merlot. The 2000 vintage of Los Osos Merlot is moderately dark plum-red in color with complex red fruit aromas of dried cherries, blueberry, red currant and violet with a bouquet of coffee, chocolate, roasted nuts and toast. The 2000 vintage shows concentration with ripe, soft tannins that make it drinkable now but should develop beautifully with extended bottle ageing. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £85.49
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Vavasour VAVASOUR Riesling Awatere Valley Marlborough NZ
Description: Vavasour Riesling is a pale straw colour. The nose shows lifted ginger and lime notes with a hint of floral aroma. The palate is full and luscious, and exhibits lime and mineral characters with rich stone fruit flavours on the finish. The style is rich (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £85.49
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J Lohr RIVERSTONE Chardonnay Arroyo Secco Monterey California
Description: The 2003 vintage marks the seventeenth year of producing of our Riverstone Chardonnay, produced from our vineyards in the Arroyo Seco region in Monterey County. Each year, starting in 1995, J Lohr have incorporated higher percentages of traditional Burgundian production techniques into Riverstone, until the desired complexity was achieved . This includes more malo-lactic fermentation and sur lie ageing with lees stirring, which in turn creates a wine of greater complexity and nuance. The vines are grown primarily on Elder loam soils underlain by riverstones deposited over thousands of years from the Arroyo Seco river, allowing a four foot rooting zone that keeps the vine's vegetative growth and fruit in balance. Additionally, the cool climate and winds of the Salinas Valley extend the growing season and retain the natural grape acids and intense varietal character of the Chardonnay. Walking our vineyards in the Arroyo Seco in early September 2003 brought back memories of 1989. It was cold, very foggy and damp, with Chardonnay grape sugars running well behind normal. I was certain that harvest would not start until October
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Chapel Down Pinot Blanc England
Description: A slightly peppery dry white, which would match up to most wines of this grape from Italy and many from Alsace. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £85.49
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Marcel Lapierre Morgon Villie-Morgon
Description: Marcel Lapierre Morgon Villie-Morgon from France, Beaujolais, Morgon by Marcel la Pierre Light & Fruity Reds (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £85.49
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Bon Cap THE RUINS Chardonnay/Viognier Robertson RSA
Description: This white blend with its constituents of Chardonnay and Viognier shows dimensions of fresh citrus and limey flavours to more peachy apricot and honey blossom flavours. These are complimented by the soft entry and fresh mouth feel that is long and lingering that finish off a well balanced multidimensional and complex wine. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £85.48
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Bon Cap THE RUINS Organic Pinotage Robertson RSA
Description: This medium structured Pinotage has a youthful, yet deep red colour with sweet ripe berry and red and black cherry flavours. The light oak usage contributes to white spice and secondary coffee flavours. This follows onto a silky smooth tannin structure on the midd- and back palate while this ensures a velvety persistent finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £85.48
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Casa de la Ermita Organic Monastrell Jumilla DO
Description: Deep garnet red colour, with purple rims. Fruits in the first impression, with flower aromas. In the mouth is smooth, but powerful and full-bodied, ripe tannins and flavours of aromatic grapes. Light toasty sensations. 100% from organic grapes. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £85.46
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Chateau Belle-Garde Bordeaux Rouge AC
Description: Predominantly Merlot based with plum, spice and a good balance of tannins. Eric Duffau established this small estate in 1979 on the slopes facing Saint-Emillion. Grapes are hand picked at their optimum maturity, crushed and left on their skins for up to 4 weeks depending on their vintage. During fermentation they are kept at a constant 30 degrees and stirred twice a day. The wine goes into either cuvees for 12 to 18 months or barriques for 12 months and is opened to the air every 3 months until the winemaker decides it is time to make the final blend. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £85.45
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Alain Marcadet Sauvignon de Touraine
Description: Bright and clear in appearance, grassy, herbal nose with hints of honey, and lemon tones, pronounced cut grass with spicy gooseberry overtones and good length. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £85.45
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Vina Ijalba LIVOR Rioja Tinto
Description: Vina Ijalba from Rioja is planted on extremely poor soil that ensures that the vines, which are treated neither with insecticides nor weed killers, have to work hard. They offer a selection of wines which are a distinct a step up from your average (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £85.45
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Vina Ijalba GENOLI Rioja Blanco
Description: Vina Ijalba from Rioja is planted on extremely poor soil that ensures that the vines, which are treated neither with insecticides nor weed killers, have to work hard.They offer a selection of wines which are a distinct a step up from your average (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £85.45
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Domaine Cauhape CHANT des VIGNES Jurancon Sec AC
Description: Genius oenologist Ramonteau's winery is one of the most technically up-to-the-minute in France. This is a stylish, flowery, dry 100% Gros Manseng of outstanding character. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £85.43
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