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Mar 16 2010

2003 Peak Shiraz, Auburn Hills

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Big, full-bodied and loaded with ripe blackberry fruit. Benchmark Aussie Shiraz.
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Mar 16 2010

2005 Nero d'Avola IGT, Bruno Fina

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Bruno Fina spent the 1990's running Sicily's experimental cellar at Alcamo, applying radical techniques to Sicilian varieties in pursuit of their true vocation. He advised growers making plantings - so he knows where the best grapes are, and what they can do. His cellar, near Erice, was ready for the superb 2005 vintage. Nero d'Avola [...]

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Mar 15 2010

Benegas Malbec, Libertad Vineyards 2008 Mendoza

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There is a long history of wine making in the Benegas family. It was the current winemaker's great grandfather who bought the first French vines to Argentina. This Malbec is awash with aromas of cherry, blackberry and touches of oaky spice. There is good structure on the palate with a full and persistent mouthfeel. The [...]

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Mar 15 2010

Viñalba Malbec Reserva 2007 Mendoza

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Deep red colour with violet tones, the wine displays intense aromas of spices and dark red fruits combined with hints of vanilla and chocolate. Brimming with rich redcurrant and blackberry fruit flavours, a perfect smoothness and balanced structure gives an incredibly long lingering finish that just rolls on and on.
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Mar 15 2010

Koyle Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Alto Colchagua

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One of our new additions to the Chilean range, this is a beautiful Cabernet with ripe and pure blackberry and blueberry fruit in abundance. Layers of bitter chocolate, cedar, tobacco, coffee and spicy notes run through the palate. The tannins are well balanced and come together in a lovely silky smooth finish.
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Mar 15 2010

Montes Reserva Merlot 2008 Colchagua

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From one of Chile's top producers comes this is fruity expressive wine. Punchy flavours of raspberry and blackberry combine well with the a spicy edge which is typical of this grape variety. A small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend gives this wine good structure and balance.
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Mar 15 2010

Penfolds RWT Shiraz 2006

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Well beyond the Trial for which the T stands for, RWT has become one of Penfolds' most expressive wines. Focusing on Barossa Valley fruit rather than sourcing grapes from all over Australia, the Red Wine Making Trial exhibits a spicy, savoury nose encompassing blueberry, blackberry and rosemary atop a roast beef element. The fleshy, opulent, [...]

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Mar 15 2010

Saintsbury Stanly Ranch Pinot Noir 2007

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Supple, elegant and stylish, showing rich blackberry and blueberry fruit, with pretty loamy, earthy shadings. Gains traction and depth, ending with firm tannins and a pleasing mineral edge. Drink now through 2013.' 92 points - Wine Spectator.
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Mar 15 2010

Saintsbury Lee Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007

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Shows wonderful richness, density, depth and concentration, with pure, ripe, sharply focused wild berry, blackberry and black cherry fruit that has great structure. Best from 2010 through 2016.' 93 points - Wine Spectator.
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Mar 15 2010

Alban Estate Grenache 2006

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'Dark, rich and savoury, intense and full-bodied, delivering concentrated layers of blackberry, wild berry and boysenberry flavour that are pure and focused. Ends with fleshy tannins. Drink now through 2015.' 96 points - Wine Spectator.
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Mar 15 2010

Emilio Moro 2006 Ribera del Duero

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The 2006 Emilio Moro was aged in French and American oak for 12 months. It has a superb bouquet of smoke, roasted herbs, scorched earth, and blackberry. Layered on the palate, it has tons of fruit, plenty of spice box notes, a firm structure, and 2-3 years of ageing potential.' 92 points - Robert Parker's [...]

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Mar 15 2010

Rioja Reserva 20032005 Viña Pomal

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This is everything you'd want from a Rioja Reserva and much more. Bursting with red fruit characters of blackberry and raspberries the palate is clean, intense and persistent. Perfectly balanced with soft velvety tannins it is delicious from start to its very long finish.
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Mar 15 2010

Vin de Pays de l'Hérault 2006 Mas de Daumas Gassac

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Long acknowledged to be a great growth of the Languedoc. Profoundly deep in the glass, opening to reveal velvety dark berry fruit and violet aromas. On the palate there are plentiful fine but dense tannins providing the framework for dark Morello cherry and blackberry fruit, and more subtle smoky nuances.
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Mar 15 2010

Le Soula Rouge 2004 Vin de Pays de Côte de Catalanes

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From very old organically farmed vines high up in the Agly valley comes this offering from Gérard Gauby, arguably the premier vigneron of the Rousillon. Grown at an altitude of 450-600 metres helps to give this wine perfect harmony and balance due to the long ripening season. Showing notes of blackberry, Asian spices, grilled meats [...]

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Mar 15 2010

Cazal Viel Cuvée des Fées 2007 St Chinian

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This is an elegant and soft Syrah based red with an intense purple robe. Showing rich damson, plum and blackberry characters with floral notes.
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Mar 13 2010

Nuits Saint Georges 2007 Jean Bourguignon

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Showing powerful aromas of red cherry with under tones of blackberry and blackcurrant this wine is intensely fruity. Ten to fourteen months in oak helps add complexity and finesse. Well balanced acidity and velvety tannins make this the perfect partner for boeuf bourguignon.
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Mar 13 2010

Les Gartieux de Pichon Lalande 20022003 Pauillac

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This rarely seen label was produced from the younger vines of the great Pauillac second growth Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande and for years sold exclusively by one Bordeaux merchant. We have managed to secure a fully mature parcel which offers fantastic value for money. With a developing and complex nose of blackberry, graphite and [...]

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Mar 13 2010

Wolf Blass President's Selection Shiraz 2006 South Australia

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This is a carefully selected wine from exceptionally high quality parcels of fruit. Exhibiting rich blackberry aromas and flavours of wood smoke and spice. Will continue to mature gracefully although excellent drinking at present.
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Mar 12 2010

Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits 'Les Mouchottes' 2007 Cave des Hautes Côtes

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Fresh stock arriving week commencing 1st Dec - Please allow extra time for delivery. From old vines near the village Villers La Faye, this bright fruit driven wine displays aromas of blackberry and cherry with underlying notes of anise and vanilla oak. Perfectly balanced with a long, persistent finish.
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Mar 12 2010

Errazuriz Pinot Noir 2008 Casablanca Valley

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Winemaker Francisco Baettig limits the oak ageing to just 7 months for less than half the finished wine to retain typical fresh, fruity Pinot Noir characteristics. Ripe blackberry, floral aromas and a smooth, silky mouthfeel make this an excellent partner to roast pork or fillet of salmon.
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Mar 12 2010

Spinifex Cigale GSM 2007 Barossa Valley

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Made by ex-New Zealanders who settled in the Barossa Valley, the Spinifex focus is on producing regional wines from Mediterranean varieties, such as this GSM, made from Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvédre. A rich nose of blackberry, blueberry and plum fruit, mingled with smoky white pepper notes and exotic spices. A juicy palate, loaded with dark [...]

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