Mar
13
2010
Cos D'Estournel has been near the very top of the quality tree for many years (and indeed continues to push forward every vintage). This is a lovely, soft, mature wine which has shed its youthful tannin to reveal a medium-bodied, neat and pretty wine. Only medium-bodied, which is often a bonus in aged wine, allowing [...]
Mar
13
2010
The Fouassier family have been viticulteurs for ten generations, with knowledge and experience being handed down from one generation to another. Fruity and zesty with superb minerality and floral notes this wine has clean citrus flavours coupled with hints of lemongrass.
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Mar
13
2010
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
Produced exclusively from the 2004 harvest, the long ageing of this cuvée brings out a great wealth of flavours and a generous, complex structure.
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Mar
12
2010
Always one of our most popular Champagnes, Laurent-Perrier maintain the quality of their non-vintage wines by limiting the release of vintage products to give their cuvées a high proportion of top-quality juice. Leaning towards a lighter house style, Chardonnay flavours predominate - crisp green apples and citrus flavours - giving the wine good food [...]
Mar
12
2010
The Cahill Lane offering from this boutique Californian winery is more restrained than others, it has real Burgundian tension with oak, fruit and structure in perfect harmony. Obviously produced with a nod to France with a lovely purity of Chardonnay flavours which would put many première cru Puligny Montrachet's to shame. With notes of hazelnut, [...]
Mar
12
2010
Vermentino is an attractive, aromatic white grape variety growing in popularity in the Languedoc. Pale yellow in colour, this fresh and fruity wine has lively lemon and lime flavours and a refreshingly crisp acidity.
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Mar
12
2010
This is a great price tag for such a good Viré-Clessé. The nose exudes fresh and delicate aromatics of tropical fruits, which give way to subtle minerality on the palate and intense flavours of fresh stone fruit. Serve with pan-fried St-Jacques scallops.
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Mar
12
2010
An extremely well balanced wine, showing classic Sauvignon Blanc flavours. Ripe, but not overly tropical, and green without being too vegetal. Given an extra richness and dimension by the additon of 14% Semillon.
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Mar
11
2010
One of our most popular wines, presented in a luxurious leatherette presentation case featuring a corkscrew, bottle stopper and pourer, and drip-stop. The Oyster Bay Estate takes great care in treating each batch of wine as individual. Cool fermentation and immediate bottling is completed to retain all the wonderful fruit aromas and flavours that are [...]
Mar
11
2010
One of our most popular wines, this wooden-boxed Gift Pack is sure to impress. The Oyster Bay Estate takes great care in treating each batch of wine as individual. Cool fermentation and immediate bottling is completed to retain all the wonderful fruit aromas and flavours that are present. Pronounced aromas of gooseberry and tropical fruits [...]
Mar
11
2010
One of our most popular wines, this Gift Pack is sure to impress. The Oyster Bay Estate takes great care in treating each batch of wine as individual. Cool fermentation and immediate bottling is completed to retain all the wonderful fruit aromas and flavours that are present. Pronounced aromas of gooseberry and tropical fruits sit [...]
Mar
10
2010
This wine has a full, smooth palate with blackberry flavours and cigar-box aromas. The name commemorates John Xavier Merriman (1841 - 1926), who purchased a farm in 1892 which later became Rustenberg Wines. He was the last prime minister of the Cape Colony before the formation of the Union of South Africa in 1910.
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Mar
10
2010
Deep purple almost black in colour, the nose is full of ripe red fruits with a touch of liquorice, spice and violets. Sweet and juicy on the palate, raspberry and strawberry flavours intermingle with spicy black pepper notes and a touch of anise. The finish is soft and round with velvety tannins.
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Mar
10
2010
Sandwiched next to the Slovenian border in the North East corner of Italy, Friuli has had a history of producing light aromatic white wines of immense drinkability but of little interest outside the region. Silvio Jermann has almost single handedly changed that. Silvio is widely considered to be a true 'artist' in the production of [...]
Mar
10
2010
Deep ruby red with purple hints and a complex and refined nose of red berry fruits married with notes of wood and spice - notably freshly ground black pepper. The palate boasts a nice balance of flavours with blackcurrant and redcurrant combined with spices and a hint of game and coffee. A beautiful structure with [...]
Mar
10
2010
From the Adrianna vineyard located 1,500 metres above sea level, the nose offers white stone fruits with a touch of banana and mango, notes of sweet spice and pan grille. The mouthfeel is full and rich, but with wonderful freshness, showing ripe pear and fig flavours with a light notes of tropical fruit, delicate floral [...]
Mar
10
2010
From high altitude vineyards, this unoaked Viognier offers ripe apricot aromas with delicate floral notes. Light and crisp on the palate, with concentrated peach flavours and notes of citrus blossom. The finish is clean and refreshing with excellent natural acidity.
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Mar
10
2010
Oak ageing gives this wine a mellow smoothness and fabulous structure without masking the great black pepper and spice flavours of the Shiraz grape.
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Mar
09
2010
Made from Sauvignon grapes that are cool fermented in stainless steel vats to retain the delicate fruit aromas and flavours. Showing pronounced aromas of gooseberry and tropical fruits, alongside a subtle herbaceousness. Crisp, elegant and refreshing, this is a classic aperitif wine from New Zealand's famous Marlborough region.
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Mar
09
2010
A refreshing change to heavily oaked Chardonnays, this wine has been allowed to retain the distinctive varietal flavours that are so often masked. Grapefruit, fresh peaches and tropical fruits provide a complex mix of flavours which are perfectly balanced by the creamy texture and savoury yeast character on the palate.
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