The Vina Chocalan Merlot has an compelling, earthy nose of tobacco, wet earth, and dark plum aromas. In the mouth it offers smooth textured flavours of plum, earth and a core of stony minerality that plays off against a nicely restrained hint of oak. The acid levels are good and the tannins are restrained to the point of being nearly imperceptible. Eminently drinkable when young, this wine will benefit from some years ageing. Chocalan’s 80 hectares of vineyard are situated in the Maipo Valley, nestled between the Andes and the Coastal Mountain range. Proximity to the Pacific Ocean ensures the heat of the warm days is mitigated by the cool breezes funnelled down the valley at night. This gives a longer ripening period, and more elegant, less jammy wines as a result. (12 x 75 cl)
ChocalanEstate Syrah Maipo Valley Chile
Description: The 2006 Vina Choclan Syrah is a remarkable example of inexpensive Syrah, and one that will make the Aussies sit up and take notice. Made from 100% Syrah, this velvety wine has floral and fruity notes which are complemented by a touch of vanilla and toast followed by a long and elegant finish. Good volume and structure, and good acidity lends the wine a fresh liveliness. Chocalan’s 80 hectares of vineyard are situated in the Maipo Valley, nestled between the Andes and the Coastal Mountain range. Proximity to the Pacific Ocean ensures the heat of the warm days is mitigated by the cool breezes funnelled down the valley at night. This gives a longer ripening period, and more elegant, less jammy wines as a result. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £87.21
Coriole Estate MARY KATHLEEN Reserve Cabernet Merlot McLaren Vale South Australia
Description: Tasting note: This approachable and supple wine provides aromas of dark fruits with a hint of mint chocolate and cassis. The palate shows lingering blackberry flavours and is round and full with soft tannins. Coriole Estate was established by the Lloyd family in 1967 in the hills overlooking the McLaren Vale wine region and Gulf St Vincent. Today. the estate is run by Mark Lloyd and his brother Paul, while the winemaker since 1999 is Grant Harrison ex Petaluma and Primo Estate. Coriole remains a small family owned company specialising in Shiraz, but which has also been at the forefront of producing Sangiovese in Australia. The original vineyard at Coriole, planted in 1920, is situated in the hills north of the McLaren Vale township, in an area known as the 'Seaview' sub region. There are 33 Ha of vines and many of these were planted around 1970 when the fashion was to plant in contours around the hills. From the top of these hills it is possible to see the whole McLaren Wine Region, the old Willunga Range and the sea. The fruit for this Reserve wine is sourced from several small 20 (6 x 75 cl) Price: £105.42
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Glenwood EstateMerlot Franschhoek RSA
Description: Glenwood EstateMerlot Franschhoek RSA from South Africa, Paarl, Franschhoek by Glenwood Estate Soft & Supple Reds
De Waal EstateMerlot Stellenbosch RSA
Description: 100% Merlot this red spends 18 months in 225-litre French barriques . The result of this is a deep red coloured wine showing ripe berry flavours with a hint of mint. A rich and full bodied Merlot to enjoy through to the enjoyable finish. De Waal Wine Estate, produced at Uiterwyk Wine Estate, situated in the cool Stellenbosch Hills, has been a De Waal family concern since 1864. The wines combine elegant Old World finesse and abundant New World fruit and was one of the first producers of Merlot in South Africa. The 1984 was the maiden vintage and was considered such good quality that it was chosen to be served to the first class passengers of South African Airways in 1986. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £80.21
