Mar
15
2010
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 [...]
Mar
15
2010
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 [...]
Mar
15
2010
This wine comes from a selection of old vines of Grenache Noir surrounding the Mediterranean village of Cruzy. It shows intense and complex aromas of jammy strawberry with spicy hints of blackcurrant on the nose. While on the palate it is smooth and velvety with a long and fruity aftertaste of cherry.
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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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