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Western Cellars Red Zinfandel California |
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Where it's from:
USA, California, Central Valley California
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£46.64
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6 x 75 cl |
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Soft & Supple Reds |
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Fruity and spicy, soft and approachable. (6 x 75 cl)
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USA, California, Central Valley California |
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Western Cellars |
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11232 |
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Houghton Cabernet Shiraz Merlot Western Australia
Description: Fresh fruit aromas of red currant, raspberry and plums abound with a spicy lift and hint of cinnamon, liquorice and vanilla. Soft ripe flavours of red currant are supported by earthy/ spicy Shiraz and cherry/ plum Merlot fruit. Well-integrated oak adds structure and support and makes cellaring for 3-5 years a good option Red Currant, Raspberry and Plums Soft Ripe Flavours Integrated Oak (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £50.20
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Voyager Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Margaret River Western Australia
Description: Michael Wright, took over the property in 1991 and through great care in the vineyard and winery he has produced full flavoured well balanced wines. Voyager Estate is located in the premium wine producing region of Margaret River, Western Australia and the oldest vines date back to 1978, just over 10 years after vines were first planted in the area. 'This is a great wine and a cellaring treasure. It's velvety across the sensual spectrum from the mashed blackberries and Swiss chocolate sensual nose through to the palate overflowing with dark berry fruit and darker chocolate. There's a bounty of beautifully soft tannins.' Bill Thompson,The Sunday Times. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £204.06
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Salitage TREEHOUSE Pinot Noir Pemberton Western Australia
Description: Plum red colour of medium intensity. Aromatics of wild strawberry, red cherry, hints of white pepper and chocolate. Pleasant ripe berry fruit flavours flesh the palate with a soft balanced finish. The wine shows pleasing complexity, length of flavour with lovely moderated oak tannins. A balanced and approachable young Pinot offering excellent early drinking with a wide range of food styles. The wine will benefit from short term cellaring. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £145.94
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Best's GREAT WESTERN Bin No 1 Shiraz Great Western Victoria
Description: Harmonious elegance is the hallmark of this wine with its definite peaks of flavour and good length. Aged in American oak puncheons, the colour is brilliant crimson while the bouquet shows fresh spicy Shiraz fruit and hints of pepper. Lighter in structure than its sister Bin No 0, it is eminently drinkable now but, under good cellaring conditions, has the attributes to mature in the bottle for a number of years. Great with very hearty, robust spicy dishes or your more casual meal, such as herbed spicy Italian style sausages, lamb with olives or even grilled or roasted highly seasoned antipasta. Bin No 1 is produced entirely from Great Western Shiraz grown on our youngest vineyard, Salvation Hills situated 11 kilometres south of our historic vineyard, Concongella. A very late, extended season, with grapes and vines generally in good condition at vintage time. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £197.75
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Houghton Shiraz Western Australia
Description: Made up of fresh youthful fruit aromas of raspberry and black cherry, and hints of spice and black pepper supported by toasty vanillin oak. This softly textured Shiraz has an abundance of sweet fruit on the palate, supported by subtle oak characters. This wine will cellar for 3-5 years, and can be enjoyed anytime with foods like beef, lamb and kangaroo. Raspberry and Black Cherry Vanillin Oak Sweet Fruit Palate
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Paul Conti MARIGINIUP Shiraz Western Australia
Description: Matured partially in new and seasoned American and French oak barrels, the bouquet exhibits ripe red berry aromas with hints of plum, aniseed, dark chocolate and subtle oak. A soft but complex palate is balanced by long gentle tannins. Enjoy now with lean grilled and roasted red meats, robust provincial Mediterranean dishes or cellar with confidence for many years. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £172.96
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Graham Beck Chardonnay Viognier Western Cape RSA
Description: TASTING NOTES Lemony, zesty tones from the Chardonnay, while the Viognier provides the aromas of dried peaches and apricots on the nose. An explosion of tropical flavours on the palate with a great zippy freshness and a lingering finish. VINEYARD: Selected Chardonnay vineyards in the Robertson area and the Viognier hails from Ladismith in the Klein Karoo. CELLAR TREATMENT: The two varieties were fermented separately. A small percentage of Chardonnay was fermented in staved stainless steel tanks to generate an added dimension of richness. The balance of the Chardonnay and all of the Viognier was barrel fermented in new and 2 nd fill French oak barrels. No malolactic fermentation took place. After fermentation the Chardonnay and Viognier was blended and went through protein- and cold stabilization. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £89.78
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Houghton JACK MANN Cabernet Western Australia
Description: Classical Cabernet Sauvignon parcels were selected from Frankland River and Mt Barker vineyards. Gravely loam soils and 30 year old vines produced fruit of intensity and power. Minimal handling of the wine in every aspect of its development has enhanced the fruit complexity. Maturation for 20 months in 70% new and 30% 2 year old French oak was then followed by bottle maturation prior to release. Houghton Jack Mann is a fragrant and lifted wine with cassis, mulberry and bay leaf aromas, given further complexity by spicy oak, cinnamon and nutmeg characters. The qualities found in the bouquet are reflected on a finely structured and well balanced palate, while a soft velvety texture and sweet tannins complete this distinguished wine. Extended careful cellaring for 10-15 years will see this wine develop in complexity, further enhancing the fruit, oak and tannin. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £301.90
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Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River Western Australia
Description: Liquorice and mocha aromas lead into a rich core of intense, berry fruit combined with hints of sweet spice and high quality French oak. Palate flavours are concentrated and dense, yet seamless and in total harmony with the oak framework. The firm structure and powdery tannins promise longevity in the cellar. A complex, serious wine for Cabernet enthusiasts.Cape Mentelle Vineyards, established by David and Mark Hohnen and now part of the Moet Hennessy Wine Estates, is a specialist producer of premium wines in Margaret River in the south west corner of Western Australia. One of the country's finest wine regions, Margaret River enjoys a maritime location, with the added advantage of a long dry growing season. Cape Mentelle was one of the first vineyards established in the Margaret River region. First planted in 1970, there are today over 180 hectares under vine and the winery was constructed in 1977. Cape Mentelle Vineyards, is committed to the concept of true regional styles and will continue to expand its operations to produce quality wines. The company believes that the role of specialist wineries lies in the production of premium wines from varieties best suited to specific regions. Emphasis is placed on individual fruit character and the development of a recognisable estate wine style. Liquorice and mocha aromas lead into a rich core of intense, berry fruit combined with hints of sweet spice and high quality French oak. Palate flavours are concentrated and dense, yet seamless and in total harmony with the oak framework. The firm structure and powdery tannins promise longevity in the cellar. A complex, serious wine for Cabernet enthusiasts. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £169.70
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Vasse Felix HEYTESBURY Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Margaret River Western Australia
Description: Heytesbury Cabernet is the highest selection of fruit and wine from the Vasse Felix cellars. First produced in 1995, it has received 9 trophy's and 17 gold medals at national and international wine competitions. The wine is a deep red with purple hues. The aroma has a dense complexity that will open up with age. Hints of orange chocolate, cassis, cedar, juniper berry and cloves. The palate is rich, long and well balanced. Ripe plum and chocolate/coffee flavors fill the mouth. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £176.59
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Stellar Winery HEAVEN ON EARTH Western Cape South Africa
Description: This wine comes from the Western Cape is the only area in the world where Rooibos tea, known since the time of the San for its medicinal properties, can be cultivated. It seemed only natural to combine the South African sun with ripe locally called Hanepoot grapes on a bed of organic Rooibos tea. During the drying of the grapes on straw and Rooibos tea, the fragrance of the Rooibos has infused the grapes. Next gathered the grapes are put through the crusher and destemmer. Next the fruit is soaked in its own juice, at low temperature, to re-hydrate the more raisined berries. The mash was then pressed and is being fermented in barrels until the yeast can go no further. Stellar Winery is situated 275 km north of Cape Town on the road to Namibia. The winery makes use of a semi-arid climate, unrivalled refrigeration capacity and extensive in-house engineering skills to produce modern, Fairtrade organic wines. Stellar Winery was the first organic vineyard and cellar operation to receive the highly sought after Fairtrade accreditation. Fairtrade companies undertake to empower economically disadvantaged workers and ensure that a fair price is paid for the product along the whole supply chain. Stellar Winery undertakes a big commitment with both farm and cellar staff transported to and from work, while families receive health care and the permanent services of a community worker. Workers receive free housing, electricity and water as well as subsidised schooling and child-care facilities. Finally, a percentage of the wholesale price of the wine is paid directly back to the Stellar Fairtrade Workers' Trust. The wine is made in the sparsely populated Namaqualand region and does not suffer the light pollution that plagues urban areas around the world. The dark nights and clean air result in a breathtaking cosmic display with the aptly-named Milky Way at its centre and the producer pays homage to this phenomenon with the Stellar Range. The wines are assembled from different farms, ferments and yeasts. Each wine in the blend starts with deep colour and ripe fruit and tannins. Individual nuances arise from organic agriculture, saline irrigation water, cooling afternoon winds, wild ferments and other still-to-be-discovered influences. Lightly wooded for structure rather than flavour, these wines offer a tasting experience that will provide a convincing argument for the ascendancy of organic over conventional wines. Available in 37.5 cl Half Bottles. (12 x 37.5 cl)
Price: £91.41
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Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River Western Australia
Description: Heytesbury Cabernet is the highest selection of fruit and wine from the Vasse Felix cellars. First produced in 1995, it has received 9 trophy's and 17 gold medals at national and international wine competitions. The wine is a deep red with purple hues. The aroma has a dense complexity that will open up with age. Hints of orange chocolate, cassis, cedar, juniper berry and cloves. The palate is rich, long and well balanced. Ripe plum and chocolate/coffee flavors fill the mouth. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £89.43
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Chateau Sainte Michelle STIMSON ESTATE CELLARS Chardonnay Washington
Description: Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington state's oldest winery are behind Stimson Estate Cellars. The wines are crafted from ripe, flavourful grapes from vineyards in the Columbia Valley in eastern Washington state. These prime eastern Washington vineyards lie at the same northerly latitude as France's renowned wine regions, as well as providing more hours of grape-maturing sunlight during the growing season than in southern vineyards. The vineyards are located between two coastal mountain ranges and provide ample protection from western Washington's cool, wet weather, yielding over 300 days of sunshine and less than ten inches of rain per year. The warm, sunny days and cool nights during the growing season create ideal conditions for producing grapes with intense aromas and flavours. This mouth-filling, juicy Chardonnay is loaded with ripe, intense fruit character with tropical nuances. Malolactic fermentation and sur lie ageing contribute creaminess and a lingering finish that make this a Chardonnay to enjoy. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £43.97
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Chateau Sainte Michelle STIMSON ESTATE CELLARS Merlot Washington
Description: Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington state's oldest winery are behind Stimson Estate Cellars. The wines are crafted from ripe, flavourful grapes from vineyards in the Columbia Valley in eastern Washington state. These prime eastern Washington vineyards lie at the same northerly latitude as France's renowned wine regions, as well as providing more hours of grape-maturing sunlight during the growing season than in southern vineyards. The vineyards are located between two coastal mountain ranges and provide ample protection from western Washington's cool, wet weather, yielding over 300 days of sunshine and less than ten inches of rain per year. The warm, sunny days and cool nights during the growing season create ideal conditions for producing grapes with intense aromas and flavours. Washington state is famed for its flavour-packed, award-winning Merlots, and this blend of 95% Merlot and a little Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc exhibits traditional raspberry and cherry characters with a touch of vanilla and toast on the smooth finish. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £43.97
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Best's VICTORIA Cabernet Sauvignon Victoria Australia
Description: Best's winery was established on the banks of the Concongella Creek in 1866 by Henry Best, who knew little about wine, but whose capacity for work was prodigious, so the winery flourished. In 1920 the enterprise was purchased by neighbour and second-generation vigneron, Frederick P Thomson. Under the Thomson family, the Best's name continues to thrive. Fourth generation winemaker, Viv Thomson and son, Ben, continue to combine traditional methods with today's technology. Forward thinking and a no-conpromise approach to quality creates wine of integrity, and Best's are renowned for highly individual, long-living wines which reflect the distinctive characteristics of the region. That it is still in the hands of the Thomson's is a tribute to the tenacity of this family, but it is their ability to assess and fully exploit the grape's potential that makes the wines so exceptional. In short the hard work begins in the vineyard and then the cellar. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £130.90
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Best's VICTORIA Riesling Victoria Australia
Description: Best's winery was established on the banks of the Concongella Creek in 1866 by Henry Best, who knew little about wine, but whose capacity for work was prodigious, so the winery flourished. In 1920 the enterprise was purchased by neighbour and second-generation vigneron, Frederick P Thomson. Under the Thomson family, the Best's name continues to thrive. Fourth generation winemaker, Viv Thomson and son, Ben, continue to combine traditional methods with today's technology. Forward thinking and a no-conpromise approach to quality creates wine of integrity, and Best's are renowned for highly individual, long-living wines which reflect the distinctive characteristics of the region. That it is still in the hands of the Thomson's is a tribute to the tenacity of this family, but it is their ability to assess and fully exploit the grape's potential that makes the wines so exceptional. In short the hard work begins in the vineyard and then the cellar. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £65.44
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Woody Nook Shiraz
Description: A rich firmly structured wine with fresh blackberry flavours enhanced by well-balanced toasty oak. Drinking well now or cellar for up to 10 years. Winemaker's Notes 6.1 tonnes of shiraz grapes were picked by hand at the Woody Nook vineyard on March 1999, the same day seeing them begin their illustrious journey, first into the open top fermenters for six days of plunging, followed by ten days in stainless steel tanks for malolactic fermentation. Shiraz is matured in American oak barrels at Woody Nook and remains in them for 12 (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £234.91
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Best's VICTORIA Chardonnay Victoria Australia
Description: Best's winery was established on the banks of the Concongella Creek in 1866 by Henry Best, who knew little about wine, but whose capacity for work was prodigious, so the winery flourished. In 1920 the enterprise was purchased by neighbour and second-generation vigneron, Frederick P Thomson. Under the Thomson family, the Best's name continues to thrive. Fourth generation winemaker, Viv Thomson and son, Ben, continue to combine traditional methods with today's technology. Forward thinking and a no-conpromise approach to quality creates wine | | | |
