Firm-structured, with aromas of blackcurrants, cedar and spice, and classy oak at the finish. Roast lamb wine. We've found Château du Glana to be a reliable supplier of outstanding value clarets to challenge its illustrious neighbours in St.-Julien, châteaux Ducru Beaucaillou and Léoville-Barton. All are situated on a ridge of pebbles left by a glacier [...]

This is a rich, ripe wine with plenty of smooth black fruit and warming hints of spice. On the palate it is just as fruity with soft tannins and a long finish.
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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 [...]

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, [...]

This is an elegant, smooth and fruity wine with attractive aromas of cherry, violet and vanilla. On the palate there is good structure with fine tannins and plenty of sweet spice. Sangiovese is perfect with tomato based sauces so it can be enjoyed with a range of dishes.
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A complex nose ranging from citrus fruits to roasted hazelnuts and toasted brioche leading into a lingering palate of lemon and spice. Drinking well now but will age for a further 2-3 years.
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This is a light to medium bodied wine with a lively palate showing sweet spice, white flowers and hazelnuts. Now at its peak it is drinking beautifully.
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As the largest grower in Chevalier Montrachet, Bouchard have perfected the art of making exquisite wine from this highly regarded Grand Cru site. The 2002 has a wonderful bright gold colour, a delicate nose of apples, minerals, nuances of nuts and cinnamon spice. In the mouth, it is all about finesse and delicacy, light and [...]

On the nose there are notes of hazelnuts, brioche and honey. The palate is ripe and sophisticated with real intensity revealing lemon curd, peach and spice characters. There is a lovely rich texture and balance here, a complex wine with a long length. Just starting to drink beautifully now with further ageing potential.
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Chanson have been producing wines of exceptional quality for over 250 years. This offering from the famous house, now owned by Champagne Bollinger, is a clean, fresh Pinot Noir. Showing lively raspberry and cherry fruit underpinned by a touch of liquorice and spice. A very elegant wine with a pure, supple structure and well rounded [...]

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 [...]

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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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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Cavas de Weinert has been hailed by wine critic Robert Parker as one of Argentina's outstanding producers, and their Merlot is no exception to winemaker Hubert Weber's commitment to quality. With notes of cedar, spice and green pepper on the nose and plenty of rich, plummy fruits and spicy tannins on the palate, this is [...]

On the nose this wine shows the typical warm spice characters of Shiraz, with a lovely complexity of berry fruits on the palate. Superbly balanced and long with an almost European elegance which results from the relatively cool site of the vineyards.
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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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Taylor's 1985 'has a good intensity of colour, with more impressive thick, oily legs. The nose has rich black fruit with spice and a hint of cigar-box. A smooth, rich palate, with good fruit and obvious alcohol, which retains a fiery presence.' www.thewinedoctor.com
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From a privately owned estate in the southern Rhône Valley comes this beautiful Gigondas wine with great concentration and balance. An elegant nose of black fruit is followed by a remarkable palate of blackcurrant, thyme, liquorice and tobacco characters. Warming peppery spice on the finish makes this perfect with casseroles.
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Yalumba has pioneered the making of the demading Viognier grape in Australia, combining 20 years experience and 20 year old vines in the production of this succulent dry white. The nose displays apricot nectar, fresh peaches, lifted spice and lychees, whilst the palate is long, opulent and rich, finishing with citrus freshness.
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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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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 [...]