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Apr 06 2010

Sur de los Andes Malbec Winemaker's Selection

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Grapey, soft and round, with some plum and cocoa on the finish.
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Mar 15 2010

Joffré Malbec 2008 Mendoza

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This wine is everything you could want from a Malbec. Packed with expressive aromas of plum, cherry, vanilla and chocolate it is sweet and round on the palate with velvety, mature tannins. Full-bodied yet elegant and supple this is a wine to be enjoyed with grilled red meats.
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Mar 15 2010

Neblina Carmenère 2009 Central Valley

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With plenty of red fruit such as stewed plum and damsons, this is a soft, sweet wine that is eminently drinkable. An ideal party wine.
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Mar 15 2010

Beyerskloof Reserve Pinotage 2007 Western Cape

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Pinotage is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault, traditionally known as Hermitage, and has gained increasing popularity in South Africa. This is a textbook example of how good this grape variety can be. Full bodied with dark berry and plum flavours and new French oak which adds well balanced complexity.
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Mar 15 2010

Zalze Pinotage 2008 Western Cape

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This is a subtle and stylish wine with intense plum, mulberry and black fruit flavours. Maturation in French oak has added a soft complexity and well integrated tannins.
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Mar 15 2010

Bacaro Sangiovese 2008

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This medium bodied wine has a pleasant, fresh bouquet with aromas of dark cherry and plum. Very easy on the palate with light tannins and a smooth finish. Ideal with grilled meats and hard cheese.
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Mar 13 2010

Château Laroze 2001 St-Emilion Grand Cru Classé

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From a bio-dynamically farmed vineyard, the 2001 Laroze is a real sweet fruit-driven, hedonistic offering that is all pleasure. This dark plum/ruby-colored wine is tasty, expansive, and pure. That is not going to silence its critics, who would say it is too obvious and not structured enough, but this 2001 delivers the goods in a [...]

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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

Saint Clair Pioneer Block 14 Pinot Noir 2008 Doctor's Creek, Marlborough

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Fruit for this wine was sourced from Saint Clair's own vineyard at Doctor's Creek, and blended with a small amount from the Southern Valleys to add complexity. Bright ruby red in colour, aromas of raspberry and plum are complemented by lifted floral notes and a touch of spice. A luscious and soft palate with flavours [...]

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Mar 13 2010

Five Rivers Merlot 2006 Central Coast

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From a state-of-the-art winery whose aim is ensuring the production of first class red wines using environmentally sound techniques, this is a classic Californian Merlot. Smooth and rich, showing plenty of plum and black cherry fruit flavours and a hint of mint. With well-balanced, integrated tannins, and a slight touch of black pepper spice.
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Mar 12 2010

Southbank Estate Merlot 2007 Hawkes Bay

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This year's vintage shows a greater concentration of flavour and substance than previous years. Dried tobacco leaf, cassis and plum notes soar from this deeply coloured red, born of rich ripe fruit in an excellent vintage. The palate is full and soft and very well formed tannins make for a tasty and elegant wine.
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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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Mar 12 2010

Côtes du Rhône Villages Sablet 2006 Domaine de Piaugier

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This family-owned domaine combines 40 year old vines with good quality soils in the production of this Grenache dominated red. Their Sablet is a full-bodied wine with rich aromas of plum, black cherries and spice and a long peppery finish. It has not been subjected to any filtering to ensure optimum flavour is maintained.
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Mar 11 2010

Taylor's Late Bottled Vintage Port 20022003 Gift in Wood

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Renowned for their succulently plum-like Ports, this Late Bottled Vintage is a classic example from Taylor's. Spicy with sumptuous smoky fruit flavours it makes for a satisfying after dinner treat. Presented in a wooden presentation case, this makes an absolutely perfect present.
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Mar 11 2010

Taylor's Late Bottled Vintage Port 20022003 Gift

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Renowned for their succulently plum-like Ports, this Late Bottled Vintage is a classic example from Taylor's. Spicy with sumptuous smoky fruit flavours it makes for a satisfying after dinner treat. Makes an absolutely perfect present.
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Mar 10 2010

McGuigan Shiraz 2008 South Eastern Australia

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A delicious smooth drinking wine from South Eastern Australia with berry and plum fruit flavours intermingled with liquorice and black pepper notes. The finish is rounded off with cedar and spicy oak tannins, making this superb example of Aussie Shiraz the ideal partner to grilled meat dishes or a rich sausage casserole.
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Mar 10 2010

Rioja Reserva 2004 Marqués de Murrieta

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This enticing Rioja exhibits a dense plum colour as well as a big, spicy nose revealing an abundance of cassis, liquorice, and hints of tobacco. With beautiful texture, outstanding purity, and medium to full body, it can be enjoyed now and over the next 7-8 years.
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Mar 10 2010

Domaine Py Merlot 2007 Vin de Pays d'Oc

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Domaine Py (pronounced 'Pea') is located on the southern slopes of the 'Montagne d'Alaric' between Carcassonne and Narbonne and has been owned and managed by the Py family for five generations. Deep red in colour, the nose is youthful with red fruit aromas and notes of blackberry and plum. The palate is velvety and smooth [...]

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Mar 10 2010

D.V. Catena Syrah 2007 Mendoza

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Deep violet in colour with almost black hues, the nose is focused with intense ripe blueberry and plum intermingled with subtle leather, vanilla and tobacco notes. A complex and fruit driven palate, the finish is long and lingering with soft, round tannins providing wonderful harmony. This wine would make a great match with pasta, beef [...]

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Mar 09 2010

Duckhorn Merlot 2006 Napa Valley

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Lofty aromas of raspberry, redcurrant, blueberry and delicate spice lead to polished flavours of blackberry, plum, black cherry, toast and a hint of herbs. This Napa Valley Merlot offers smooth, integrated soft tannins and a long finish.
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Mar 09 2010

Cono Sur Carmenere 2008 Colchagua Valley

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Aromas of blackcurrant, plum, sandalwood and chocolate mark this out as classic Carmenère, and the palate echoes this with ripe fruit and a toasty vanilla character.
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