Mar
13
2010
Produced from 68 year old vines this wine has good concentration. With a complex nose of peach, spices and minerals which carry through to a dense and creamy palate.
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Mar
13
2010
Produced from young vines of second growth Leoville-Poyferre Pavillon, this has all the character and polish of the Grand Vin but does not require the patience. With an expressive nose of creme de cassis, liquorice and spring flowers there is a juicy texture and balance only found in top vintages. Classic St Julien elegance which [...]
Mar
13
2010
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 [...]
Mar
13
2010
From what turned out to be a superb vintage for Zin in California. Now beginning to open out somewhat it has an incredible nose of currants, macerated plums and apricot blossom. On the palate it is intense, rich and very well balanced with lots of extract and layer after layer of brooding black fruit and [...]
Mar
13
2010
From a small appellation in the Languedoc, this delicate pink coloured rosé is made principally from hand-selected old vines of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault grapes.
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Mar
12
2010
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
Some people consider Sean Thackrey to be a bit of an eccentric. This is a garage operation in the truest sense of the term, buying in the finest grapes from some of the oldest and lowest yielding vines in Napa he produces but a couple of barrels each of these acclaimed wines. With an explosive [...]
Mar
12
2010
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
12
2010
Valençay is a tiny 130 hectare cru in the heart of the Loire where the vines are planted on the sand and flint slopes to the south of the Cher River. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, the wine was matured on it's lees to add depth of flavour and a very light natural [...]
Mar
12
2010
Patrice Bailly crafts his Pouilly Fumé from vines up to 40 years old. This wine is crammed with fragrant citrus and gooseberry fruit balanced by flinty, mineral laced acidity. An excellent value Pouilly Fumé.
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Mar
12
2010
This fabulous property is run by Marnier-Lapostolle, owners of Casa Lapostolle in Chile. Their vineyards are much sought after with flinty South-East facing slopes, and old vines. Piercingly concentrated and aromatic fruit, overlaid with a fine mineral complexity.
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Mar
12
2010
From the tiny hamlet of Blagny on the border of Meursault and Puligny this superb domaine is producing traditional, concentrated and ageworthy wines from extremely old vines. Now starting to develop with a nose of buttered toast, oil and greengage this is a superb bottle of Chardonnay that could only be from one part of [...]
Mar
11
2010
Chablis makes a perfect gift for a white wine lover, offering a happy marriage good value with a well-regarded 'name' and available here in a stunning leatherette presentation case featuring a corkscrew, bottle stopper and pourer, and drip-stop. This is one of a handful of estates in Chablis who only produce wine from their own [...]
Mar
11
2010
Chablis makes a perfect gift for a white wine lover, offering a happy marriage good value with a well-regarded 'name' and available here in a stylish wooden box. This is one of a handful of estates in Chablis who only produce wine from their own estate and never sell to negoçiants - an impeccable guarantee [...]
Mar
11
2010
Chablis makes a perfect gift for a white wine lover, offering a happy marriage good value with a well-regarded 'name'. This is one of a handful of estates in Chablis who only produce wine from their own estate and never sell to negoçiants - an impeccable guarantee of consistency and quality. The grapes come from [...]
Mar
10
2010
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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Mar
10
2010
From a very steep vineyard of only 3 hectares and at 450m above sea level, this is the smallest and highest of the three Spinetta Barbaresco vineyards. 40-50 year old vines. Defined red colour, intense perfume, articulate yet profound aromas of fruit and spices, full development on the palate, well structured with firm tannins, yet [...]
Mar
10
2010
From vines with an average age of 45 years this deeply coloured Lirac is a taste sensation and is absolutely brimming with black fruit and berry flavours. Rich and complex it has good concentration and excellent length.
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Mar
10
2010
No expense has been spared at Bodegas Roda in trying to produce the finest wines in this famous region. Huge investment in both vineyard and winery coupled with incredibly high standards produce a modern and sexy wine which has critics cooing. 2004 was a great vintage and this reserva is produced form some very old, [...]
Mar
09
2010
Made from 100% Viognier grapes, picked from mature vines on steeply-sloped terraced vineyards. The wine is both fermented and aged exclusively in new French oak for a total of 9 months, giving it Condrieu's trademark fullness of texture and fleshy roundness. Intensely aromatic, with a complex bouquet of peach, apricot and white flowers. Best enjoyed [...]
Mar
09
2010
The Hawkes Bay region is a unique environment with a maritime climate providing the vines with strong sunlight during the day and then coolness at night coming from the sea breezes of the Pacific. 'Gloriously ripe fruit provides a burst of richness on the palate whilst a touch of subtle oak gives lifted spice, softness [...]