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Canapi Nero d'Avola 2008
We're in love with the value wines of Sicily. And nothing we've found so far is a better advertisement for them than the 'Canapi' wines. Nero d'Avola is the main red variety of the island, and most of you are already familiar with it through trying ...
We're in love with the value wines of Sicily. And nothing we've found so far is a better advertisement for them than the 'Canapi' wines. Nero d'Avola is the main red variety of the island, and most of you are already familiar with it through trying our hugely popular Corallo or Serenata wines.
The Canapi Nero d'Avola is another example of super-plummy, ripe, easy-drinking Sicilian red. And wine critic Sam Kim agrees with us...
"rich and ripe, the lifted nose displays dark plum, cherry and stonefruit characters. The palate is succulent with lush texture and well balanced acidity leading to a gently drying finish. A supple and well flavoured red ideally suited to partner everyday meals, and represents sensational value for money."
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Canapi Rosé 2008
Your favourite Sicilian slurper now comes in the colour Pink!
Rosé is winning more and more fans on a grand scale and it should come as no surprise that the rosé versions of our hugely popular Sicilian reds are every bit as tasty. Sharing all ...
Your favourite Sicilian slurper now comes in the colour Pink!
Rosé is winning more and more fans on a grand scale and it should come as no surprise that the rosé versions of our hugely popular Sicilian reds are every bit as tasty. Sharing all the easy-drinking charm of its bigger brother (i.e the Nero d'Avola), Canapi Rosé is full of Summer berry freshness. Incredibly refreshing and perfect for outdoor entertaining, or just a nice chilled glass on its own. Great with seafood or BBQ chicken.
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Canapi Grillo 2008
"Sicily continues to shine as Italy's star performer", writes The Times of London. With 180,000 hectares under vine, it produces more than double the amount of wine that Australia does and with an outstanding climate for viticulture, ...
"Sicily continues to shine as Italy's star performer", writes The Times of London. With 180,000 hectares under vine, it produces more than double the amount of wine that Australia does and with an outstanding climate for viticulture, is just starting to fulfill its enormous potential.
"It's subtly fragrant on the nose showing citrus, tropical fruit and floral characters. It's well fruited on the palate showing silky texture and nicely balanced acidity leading to an attractive dry finish. This is a really great wine for those who enjoy more gently flavoured dry white wine."
- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
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Corallo Nero d'Avola 2008
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Corallo Nero d'Avola 2008
Back in stock! A fresh boatload of your No.1 Italian red has just landed...
The mighty Corallo has been your favourite Italian red for a number of years, and for good reason: It's unbelievable value!
Rated 90/100 by Sam Kim; Wine ...
Back in stock! A fresh boatload of your No.1 Italian red has just landed...
The mighty Corallo has been your favourite Italian red for a number of years, and for good reason: It's unbelievable value!
Rated 90/100 by Sam Kim; Wine Orbit.
And wine writer Joelle Thomson recently had this to say about it:
"Corallo beats every other red wine I can think of at this price - plus many more costing twice this money."
"Smooth, velvety black fruit and plum flavours, with an enticing hint of spice from "Sicily's finest red grape", Nero d'Avola. This complex, velvety red has the inviting aromas and flavours of gently spiced blackcurrant and blueberry. Juicy and very drinkable, this delicious Italian is delightful with pasta, cheese or just about anything!"
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Corallo Rosé 2007
Gorgeous fruit-filled summer Rose from Sicily. If you like the Corallo red, you'll love Corallo Rose.
It's made from the same grape variety - Nero d'Avola and comes from the heart of Sicily's wine-growing country. This one's an absolute ...
Gorgeous fruit-filled summer Rose from Sicily. If you like the Corallo red, you'll love Corallo Rose.
It's made from the same grape variety - Nero d'Avola and comes from the heart of Sicily's wine-growing country. This one's an absolute beauty with strawberry-soaked aromatics on the nose and masses of red berry fruit on the palate. The best value rosé you'll buy this summer.
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Corallo Grillo 2007
Corallo Grillo is the white version of your favourite Italian red - Corallo Nero d'Avola.
Grillo is a white grape variety from Sicily that was once known only for being a major constituent in the production of Marsala. But increasingly it ...
Corallo Grillo is the white version of your favourite Italian red - Corallo Nero d'Avola.
Grillo is a white grape variety from Sicily that was once known only for being a major constituent in the production of Marsala. But increasingly it is being transformed into a characterful, aromatic, dry white wine. And this example is an absolute beauty!
"A fresh and floral bouquet precedes a pleasnatly well-rounded palate laced with tangerine, peach and lemon fruit flavours."
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Siva Pinot Grigio 2008
Deliciously Rich Pinot Grigio From Sicily.
A fabulous new arrival from our favourite winery in Sicily - where so many of our best value wines are coming from nowadays.
In Sicily's terrific 2008 vintage the boys at Canapi (who ...
Deliciously Rich Pinot Grigio From Sicily.
A fabulous new arrival from our favourite winery in Sicily - where so many of our best value wines are coming from nowadays.
In Sicily's terrific 2008 vintage the boys at Canapi (who also make Siva) found a small parcel of vines high in the sun drenched hills. These yielded exceptionally ripe, concentrated Pinot Grigio grapes, that they knew would make a world-class white to rival the priciest offerings from anywhere in Italy. They sent us a sample and we were all over it! And hey presto, now it's here available to you. Cracking wine at a cracking price.
Juicy pear and orange blossom aromas lead to a ripe and rich mouthful of zesty citrus, pineapple and other tropical fruits. Gently spicy with a refreshing, crisp finish.
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Miopasso Nero d'Avola 2008
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Miopasso Nero d'Avola 2008
Wow, stupendous stuff! We try to keep our superlatives to a minimum but every now and again there's a wine that just blows us away. This wine is awesome.
Ridiculously delicious. This new find from Sicily (where else?)has got us ...
Wow, stupendous stuff! We try to keep our superlatives to a minimum but every now and again there's a wine that just blows us away. This wine is awesome.
Ridiculously delicious. This new find from Sicily (where else?)has got us very excited indeed. The wine is made using the 'Ripasso' method of production which is best-known as the standard method used for producing the blockbuster Amarone wines of Veneto in northern Italy. But used here in sunny Sicily the result is an explosively fragrant, concentrated, rich and flavourful wine with fabulous length and freshness on the finish. Exciting stuff, really one of the most interesting reds we've found in ages.
"Brimful of juicy, sweet berry flavours, some jam, spice and dried herb notes. Just lashings of soft black fruit and spice in this richly complex and exotic Sicilian red. It finishes with impressively clean, fresh acid considering all that richness."
If you've enjoyed any of our bargain-priced Sicilian reds before, think of this as a turbo-charged version! This is on a completely different quality level, but still outrageously good value at well under twenty bucks.
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Santa Tresa Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2005
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Santa Tresa Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2005
Cerasuolo di Vittoria, one of the first Sicilian wine regions to be awarded the DOC quality status in 1973, is produced from the indigenous Nero d'Avola and Frappato grapes.
The quality of this soft, elegant Sicilian wine style has now been further ...
Cerasuolo di Vittoria, one of the first Sicilian wine regions to be awarded the DOC quality status in 1973, is produced from the indigenous Nero d'Avola and Frappato grapes.
The quality of this soft, elegant Sicilian wine style has now been further recognised by Cerasuolo di Vittoria achieving DOCG status in 2005. Today, the renaissance of top quality Sicilian wines is once again founded on the success of these two grape varieties growing in the exceptional Sicilian climate.
The two grape varieties are harvested at different times as they ripen at different rates and are therefore also vinified separately. Intense ruby in colour, the bouquet is reminiscent of dark berries. The palate is soft, well-rounded, very elegant and generous, with a long finish.
This wine won a Gold Medal at the recent 'Mundus Vini' wine competition. It is currently farmed organically though it won't receive its full organic certification until the release of its 2009 wines.
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Purato Organic Pinot Grigio/Catarratto 2008
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Purato Organic Pinot Grigio/Catarratto 2008
Powerful and refreshing organic Pinot Grigio from Sicily.
The eco-friendly Purato Pinot Grigio/Catarratto is hand-harvested from organically farmed vineyards in sunny Sicily. The family who grow the grapes for this zesty white has been ...
Powerful and refreshing organic Pinot Grigio from Sicily.
The eco-friendly Purato Pinot Grigio/Catarratto is hand-harvested from organically farmed vineyards in sunny Sicily. The family who grow the grapes for this zesty white has been farming for generations and follow simple, all natural organic methods such as cover crops, organic manure and natural herbicides, allowing them to completely eliminate the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. The vineyards are inspected by, and receive their certification from, Bioagricert, one of the top organic certification bodies in Europe.
"A gently fragrant wine displaying lemon zest, stonefruit and a hint of dried herb characters on the nose. The palate is beautifully weighted with fine texture, balanced acidity and a lingering dry finish. If you love elegant and subtly flavoured wine with lovely mouthfeel (rather than a fruit bomb) this is a must try. It's certified organic too. At its best: now to 2011."
- 4 Stars Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
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Purato Organic Nero d'Avola 2009
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Purato Organic Nero d'Avola 2009
Stunning organic red from Sicily.
The eco-friendly Purato Nero d'Avola is hand-harvested from organically farmed vineyards in sunny Sicily. The family who grow the grapes for this stunning red has been farming for generations and follow ...
Stunning organic red from Sicily.
The eco-friendly Purato Nero d'Avola is hand-harvested from organically farmed vineyards in sunny Sicily. The family who grow the grapes for this stunning red has been farming for generations and follow simple, all natural organic methods such as cover crops, organic manure and natural herbicides, allowing them to completely eliminate the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. The vineyards are inspected by, and receive their certification from, Bioagricert, one of the top organic certification bodies in Europe.
"You've got to love this beauty. Bright medium red/purple in colour. The nose is ripe and opulent displaying blackberry, dried fruit and spice characters. It's sumptuous and rounded on the palate with succulent mouthfeel and modest acidity leading to a nicely dry finish. The firm tannins at the end make this a superb food partner. A most satisfying red for everyday drinking. At its best: now to 2011."
- 4 1/2 Stars, Sam Kim: Wine Orbit
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Jehan Guillaume Costières de Nîmes 2008
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Jehan Guillaume Costières de Nîmes 2008
Yum! Wow this might be even tastier than the Cotes du Rhone.
Many of you will recognise the yellow Jehan Guillaume label from our best-selling Côtes du Rhône, but they also make an excellent red from the Costières de Nimes that we’ve just ...
Yum! Wow this might be even tastier than the Cotes du Rhone.
Many of you will recognise the yellow Jehan Guillaume label from our best-selling Côtes du Rhône, but they also make an excellent red from the Costières de Nimes that we’ve just brought in for the first time recently. Costières de Nîmes is a region that lies between the ancient city of Nimes and just north of the wetlands of the Camargue. It used to be a part of the Languedoc wine region, but is now considered more of an extension of the southern Rhône, producing characterful, spicy red wines primarily from Grenache and Syrah.
“An opulent and sweet-scented nose showing blackberry, dried fruit and spice characters. The palate is succulent and super-smooth with excellent weight, texture and nicely drying cocoa tannins. A beautifully approachable wine representing amazing value. At its best: now to 2012.”
– Sam Kim, Wine Orbit (Rated 4.5 Stars)
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Fontella Chianti DOCG 2008
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Fontella Chianti DOCG 2008
Glorious Chianti, Italy's best-known red wine.
20 years ago Chianti was synonymous with the wicker-covered flasks of cheap plonk found in every Italian restaurant. Today the Chianti region boasts some of the world's finest wines. But it also ...
Glorious Chianti, Italy's best-known red wine.
20 years ago Chianti was synonymous with the wicker-covered flasks of cheap plonk found in every Italian restaurant. Today the Chianti region boasts some of the world's finest wines. But it also produces loads of food-friendly bargains that somehow always seem a little more 'grown-up' than most other comparably priced quaffers.
Fontella is a traditional Chianti, being predominantly Sangiovese with a splash of Canaiolo and Colorino. Medium-bodied and easy-drinking in style, it is stainless steel fermented to maximise freshness and fruit expression. The resulting soft, harmonious flavours of dark cherry, plum, chocolate and marzipan make this wine taste like it could be three times the price.
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Bouvet Brut Methode Traditionelle NV
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Bouvet Brut Methode Traditionelle NV
Back in stock and not a moment too soon! Still our No.1 selling sparkling wine after 15 years!
Bouvet Brut, your favourite French sparkling is still giving us Champagne quality for a fraction of the price.
"From the chalky ...
Back in stock and not a moment too soon! Still our No.1 selling sparkling wine after 15 years!
Bouvet Brut, your favourite French sparkling is still giving us Champagne quality for a fraction of the price.
"From the chalky limestone slopes of Saumur in the Loire Valley, this sparkler shows lovely fine bead with good, persistent mousse. The palate is dry and full of fresh green apple, quince and fig flavours with a full and toasty finish."
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Bouvet Rosé Excellence Brut NV
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Bouvet Rosé Excellence Brut NV
Rosé is often an afterthought in sparkling wine production, this is not the case at Bouvet. They take a careful, serious approach to crafting this delicious rosé.
"Magnificent pale Salmon pink colour. Excellent mousse with very fine ...
Rosé is often an afterthought in sparkling wine production, this is not the case at Bouvet. They take a careful, serious approach to crafting this delicious rosé.
"Magnificent pale Salmon pink colour. Excellent mousse with very fine persistent bead. Delicate notes emerge from the nose with subtle yeast lees and raspberry flavour. Creamy palate texture with clean acid finish and long creamy raspberry lees aftertaste."
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Bouvet 'Saphir' Brut Vintage Methode Traditionelle 2005
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Bouvet 'Saphir' Brut Vintage Methode Traditionelle 2005
A selection of the very best grapes from each vintage go into creating Bouvet's vintage sparkling wine; Saphir. Aged for 18 months in Bouvet's underground cellars before being released, Saphir is an excellent example of the potential of France's ...
A selection of the very best grapes from each vintage go into creating Bouvet's vintage sparkling wine; Saphir. Aged for 18 months in Bouvet's underground cellars before being released, Saphir is an excellent example of the potential of France's "other" great sparkling wine region.
This dry, vintage sparkling has a pale gold colour with amber tints, fine bubbles and is crystal-clear. The nose is very fresh, fruity and has honeyed notes. The wine is full-bodied, fresh, classy and well-balanced. Careful blending and maturation have produced a very harmonius and complete wine.
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Veuve-Moisans Cuvée Extra Blanc de Blancs NV
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Veuve-Moisans Cuvée Extra Blanc de Blancs NV
Not all great bubbly is produced in Champagne! And here's great proof from the oldest sparkling wine producer in the Loire Valley. If it was made in Champagne it would be three times the price.
Pale gold with an elegant bouquet of white ...
Not all great bubbly is produced in Champagne! And here's great proof from the oldest sparkling wine producer in the Loire Valley. If it was made in Champagne it would be three times the price.
Pale gold with an elegant bouquet of white flowers and honey, fresh, concentrated lemon-lime and biscuity flavours.
Rated 4 1/2 Stars by Sam Kim; Wine Orbit
"Fresh and elegant, the nose displays subtle citrus, floral and chalky mineral characters. It’s vibrant and refreshing on the palate with crisp acidity, soft texture and a clean, dry finish. A very stylish and appealing sparkling wine from the classic region of Loire Valley."
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Charles de Fère Reserve Rosé NV
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Charles de Fère Reserve Rosé NV
Just looking at this wine makes you thirsty! A lovely salmon pink colour and an intense yet delicate bouquet of wild strawberries and cut cherries. It has fine, delicate mousse and is soft and creamy on the palate with flavours of red forest fruits. ...
Just looking at this wine makes you thirsty! A lovely salmon pink colour and an intense yet delicate bouquet of wild strawberries and cut cherries. It has fine, delicate mousse and is soft and creamy on the palate with flavours of red forest fruits. Very fresh, lively and more-ish with a clean, dry finish. This classy sparkling French rosé is a winner, grab some while you can.
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Casa Gheller Prosecco NV
The ultimate summer sparkler!
This exciting new Italian fizz is the first Prosecco we have imported for years and we're thrilled with its quality and with how fabulous the packaging looks!. It has been superbly made using 100% Prosecco ...
The ultimate summer sparkler!
This exciting new Italian fizz is the first Prosecco we have imported for years and we're thrilled with its quality and with how fabulous the packaging looks!. It has been superbly made using 100% Prosecco grapes - and is the perfect way to start an evening or wash down a summer lunch. Delicious.
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Champagne Gauthier Brut NV
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Champagne Gauthier Brut NV
Trophy & best Champagne & Blue/Gold Medal - Sydney International Wine Competition.
"Crisp, fresh and assertive Champagne with an arry of flavours that include toast, honey, fresh baked bread, hay, dried grass and flint." Bob Campbell MW
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Domaine du Salvard Cheverny 'Le Vieux Clos' 2008
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Domaine du Salvard Cheverny 'Le Vieux Clos' 2008
Wonderfully fresh Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc - a bargain compared to Sancerre prices, and every bit as delicious.
The Cheverny region produces some of the purest, best-value Sauvignon Blanc around. Brisk, lemony and with some nettle-like ...
Wonderfully fresh Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc - a bargain compared to Sancerre prices, and every bit as delicious.
The Cheverny region produces some of the purest, best-value Sauvignon Blanc around. Brisk, lemony and with some nettle-like herbaceous characters that give way to slightly more tropical notes, all finishing dry with a stoney mineral finish. This delivers plenty of interest for the price.
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Eradus Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009
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Eradus Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009
This wine is on an unstoppable run! It has won Gold at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards for the last three years in a row, and already this year has earned 5 Stars by Winestate Magazine, plus it has just been announced as Michael Cooper's "Best Wine ...
This wine is on an unstoppable run! It has won Gold at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards for the last three years in a row, and already this year has earned 5 Stars by Winestate Magazine, plus it has just been announced as Michael Cooper's "Best Wine Buy for 2009" in the white wine category. And this is out of 3033 New Zealand wines that Michael reviewed for his Buyer's Guide to New Zealand Wines. And there are undoubtedly more accolades to come for this delicious wine. Eradus is one of Marlborough's new superstars, don't miss out.
"This is a weighty, rich and rounded wine with sweet-fruit delights, deep gooseberry and lime flavours, a slightly minerally streak and the ‘tomato stalk’ characters typical of the Awatere. Notably concentrated, it’s priced sharply."
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Michelle Richardson Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009
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Michelle Richardson Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Wow, this is fabulous Sauvignon Blanc. Grown-up and cerebral, not a fruit punch like so many. This wine shows linear minerality, subdued fruit, some nettle and hedgerow characters and a really engaging textural element on the palate that finishes ...
Wow, this is fabulous Sauvignon Blanc. Grown-up and cerebral, not a fruit punch like so many. This wine shows linear minerality, subdued fruit, some nettle and hedgerow characters and a really engaging textural element on the palate that finishes long and dry (yes, dry!). This wine is for people looking for the next generation of NZ Sauvignon Blanc. Still cheerful and bright in character but with much more complexity and sophistication than most, and dry. Michelle Richardson is advancing the style of Marlborough Sauvignon in a very welcome direction with this delicious 2009.
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Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Reserve 2008
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Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Reserve 2008
Just arrived! More stocks of our favourite Côtes du Rhône.
This is phenomenal value Côtes du Rhône for the money. This stunning 2008 Côtes du Rhône exhibits a gorgeous perfume of berry fruit, melted liquorice, and pepper followed by a medium ...
Just arrived! More stocks of our favourite Côtes du Rhône.
This is phenomenal value Côtes du Rhône for the money. This stunning 2008 Côtes du Rhône exhibits a gorgeous perfume of berry fruit, melted liquorice, and pepper followed by a medium to full-bodied palate that is juicy, soft and supple. Very tasty red with enough acidity and definition to seem like wine worth three times its price.
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Jehan Guillaume Côtes du Rhône 2008
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Jehan Guillaume Côtes du Rhône 2008
Your favourite French red is back!
In terms of value, this is as good as many Rhône reds with much better-known labels that cost twice as much. If you are one of these label buyers we hear so much about, stay away from this one. Everything ...
Your favourite French red is back!
In terms of value, this is as good as many Rhône reds with much better-known labels that cost twice as much. If you are one of these label buyers we hear so much about, stay away from this one. Everything good about this wine is inside the bottle, except the price. That'll be why Jo Burzynska, wine writer for the NZ Herald, named the last vintage as one of her "Credit Crunch Crackers" and went on to call it, "One of the best value wines I've tried this year and something that could easily be passed off as a far more expensive bottle." Tons of character, soft tannins, plenty of stuffing and a dash of black pepper. This wine is just so drinkable and mouth-filling, it seems to stain your palate with Rhôneness.
Jehan Guillaume is what the British wine trade might call a "bistro style Cotes du Rhone" which does actually describe the wine a little better than you might think: It's tremendously easy to drink, well-balanced, with plenty of sunny, southern French character all in a medium-bodied package making it very food friendly.
A selected blend of Grenache and Syrah. It has a fruity and fresh bouquet of raspberries and other red berries. Pleasantly powerful and well-balanced, with good length, it can be enjoyed at a relaxed and happy dinner table with most dishes.
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Ch Saint Romans, Bordeaux AOC 2006
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Ch Saint Romans, Bordeaux AOC 2006
Impressive quality Bordeaux at a bargain price.
We tasted through a couple of dozen pretty 'ordinary' Bordeaux before we discovered the stand out - Ch Saint Romans, and what a beauty!
This succulent, Merlot-predominant Bordeaux ...
Impressive quality Bordeaux at a bargain price.
We tasted through a couple of dozen pretty 'ordinary' Bordeaux before we discovered the stand out - Ch Saint Romans, and what a beauty!
This succulent, Merlot-predominant Bordeaux red is an impressive combination of winemaking talent and ripe, plum-filled fruit from vineyards that have been under the same family ownership for well over a century. It bursts with fresh redcurrant and blackberry aromas, silky-smooth in texture with lashings of velvety Merlot fruit. A great partner to roast beef or lamb, or anything off the BBQ.
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Prophet's Rock Central Otago Pinot Noir 2006
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Prophet's Rock Central Otago Pinot Noir 2006
Prophet's Rock is a Kiwi icon in the making. Their pinot is an elegant, concentrated and long, very serious wine that drinks beautifully now but will be even better in a couple of years if you have the patience. All the staff at Wine Direct have ...
Prophet's Rock is a Kiwi icon in the making. Their pinot is an elegant, concentrated and long, very serious wine that drinks beautifully now but will be even better in a couple of years if you have the patience. All the staff at Wine Direct have swirled a 6 pack into their cellars!
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Prophet's Rock Central Otago Dry Riesling 2007
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Prophet's Rock Central Otago Dry Riesling 2007
Arguably the best Riesling produced in NZ right now. Utterly sensational, this wine stands shoulder to shoulder with many of the great Rieslings of the world from the Clare Valley, Alsace, and Germany. Try it.
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Prophet's Rock Central Otago Pinot Gris 2008
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Prophet's Rock Central Otago Pinot Gris 2008
Richly-textured and aromatic with ripe apricot and spice notes. Light and fine on the palate, with delicate pear drop flavours. Peach blossom and a splash of minerality lingers with the ripe, firm finish. This is very classy New Zealand Pinot Gris ...
Richly-textured and aromatic with ripe apricot and spice notes. Light and fine on the palate, with delicate pear drop flavours. Peach blossom and a splash of minerality lingers with the ripe, firm finish. This is very classy New Zealand Pinot Gris that shows all of the depth and seriousness that top examples of this variety can exhibit.
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Domaine de la Mordoree Tavel Rosé 2008
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Domaine de la Mordoree Tavel Rosé 2008
Brothers Fabrice and Christophe Delorme find their Domaine in the fertile but frustrating territory of what can only be described as 'superstar status', frustrating in the sense that there is seldom enough wine to go round. Rather unusually, ...
Brothers Fabrice and Christophe Delorme find their Domaine in the fertile but frustrating territory of what can only be described as 'superstar status', frustrating in the sense that there is seldom enough wine to go round. Rather unusually, however, for a top Châteauneuf-du-Pape property, they are based a little further to the West in Tavel, and Tavel, historically, is the home of Rosé.
No surprises therefore, that their Rosés are amongst the best, many say the very best, in all of France. But if you thought that Tavel Rosé was merely Grenache, think again! Farmed on 40 year-old clay chalk soils, strewn with pebble stones, the Mordoree Tavel is a complex blend, made from 60% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 5% Bourboulenc and 5% Clairette. A 48 hour cold maceration has been enough to extract a gloriously rich rose-red colour and complex aromatics of Blood Orange, with a little red liquorice and spice thrown in for good measure.
"The palate is rounded, a strawberry and raspberry fruit basket of indulgence, yet firmly structured and with hints of aniseed on the finish. As one would expect from such a serious wine, this is a perfect match for all summer cuisine; indeed the Delormes specifically recommend stuffed tomatoes à la Provencale, sea bass, or, rather further afield, paëlla....plenty of food for thought, as long as you don't forget that this is a delicious Rosé to get stuck into."
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Champagne Moet Brut Imperial NV
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Champagne Moet Brut Imperial NV
"Soft and mature aromas of white fruits and fresh floral notes, with a smooth palate showing peaches and pears, and hints of nuts. Delicious."
Stock up now for the end of the year!
One of the most famous brands in the wine world, ...
"Soft and mature aromas of white fruits and fresh floral notes, with a smooth palate showing peaches and pears, and hints of nuts. Delicious."
Stock up now for the end of the year!
One of the most famous brands in the wine world, and still the number one best selling non-vintage Champagne on the globe.
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Champagne Veuve Clicquot Brut NV
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Champagne Veuve Clicquot Brut NV
Clicquot's signature brut non-vintage is loved the world over for its crisp, full flavours, consistent quality and celebratory yellow label. This classically-styled, dry Champagne has a fine persistent sparkle and golden Champagne colour.
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Ch de la Tuilerie 'Les Sarments' 2006
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Ch de la Tuilerie 'Les Sarments' 2006
It is fruity with floral notes on the nose, hints of dried Provencal herbs, elegant and slightly spicy, with a vibrant freshness throughout the palate. Made from 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache, this concentrated and supple red is an excellent example of ...
It is fruity with floral notes on the nose, hints of dried Provencal herbs, elegant and slightly spicy, with a vibrant freshness throughout the palate. Made from 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache, this concentrated and supple red is an excellent example of the great value reds from Costieres de Nimes in sunny southern France.
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Ch de la Tuilerie Syrah/Grenache 2007
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Ch de la Tuilerie Syrah/Grenache 2007
One of our best-selling reds. 2007 was an outstanding vintage in southern France and this wine is drinking beautifully now.
"Made from a blend of 80% Shiraz and 20% Grenache, it is cherry red in hue, with a delicious roasted leathery ...
One of our best-selling reds. 2007 was an outstanding vintage in southern France and this wine is drinking beautifully now.
"Made from a blend of 80% Shiraz and 20% Grenache, it is cherry red in hue, with a delicious roasted leathery nose, copious red fruit, and soft, mellow tannins. Fleshy plum and tobacco flavours are backed by bittersweet cocoa on the finish."
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Ch de la Tuilerie Grenache Blanc/Viognier 2008
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Ch de la Tuilerie Grenache Blanc/Viognier 2008
Musky exotic nose of vanilla, pineapple and other tropical fruits.
To ensure all the delicious aromas of Viognier and the rich fruit flavours of Grenache Blanc were retained, Tuilerie use cool fermentation techniques in the cellar. They ...
Musky exotic nose of vanilla, pineapple and other tropical fruits.
To ensure all the delicious aromas of Viognier and the rich fruit flavours of Grenache Blanc were retained, Tuilerie use cool fermentation techniques in the cellar. They keep the wine unfettered by oak so the blossom, peach and apricot flavours shine through, leaving this southern French white simple, but downright delicious.
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Ch de la Tuilerie Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2006
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Ch de la Tuilerie Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2006
This is our favourite Tuilerie wine!
But we just can't keep it in stock. Cuvee Vieilles Vignes, tightly allocated around the world, is in such demand because the quality to price ratio is so outstanding. This is a serious, old-vine Syrah from ...
This is our favourite Tuilerie wine!
But we just can't keep it in stock. Cuvee Vieilles Vignes, tightly allocated around the world, is in such demand because the quality to price ratio is so outstanding. This is a serious, old-vine Syrah from some of the best terroir for the variety outside of the northern Rhone - and all for $25!
Black cherry and dark berries on the nose, with touch of vanilla, sweet spice and chocolate. Subtle oak-spice on the palate, velvety smooth tannins and a long chocolately finish.
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Ch de la Tuilerie 'Cuvée Eole' 2007
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Ch de la Tuilerie 'Cuvée Eole' 2007
This is Ch de la Tuilerie’s top cuvee.
Made from 100% old vine Syrah, this is a rich, velvety and very age-worthy wine. The nose offers notes of grilled meat, with a multitude of ripe berry aromas, enhanced by delicate game characters from ...
This is Ch de la Tuilerie’s top cuvee.
Made from 100% old vine Syrah, this is a rich, velvety and very age-worthy wine. The nose offers notes of grilled meat, with a multitude of ripe berry aromas, enhanced by delicate game characters from its time maturing in bottle. On the palate, the wine has a fresh attack, balancing out its richness and strength. Tannins are immediately present, yet are fine and silky on the finish. A very harmonious wine.
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Domaine Corsin Macon Villages 2008
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Domaine Corsin Macon Villages 2008
Situated at the southern end of the Burgundy region, Mâconnais is home to some of the best white wines in the world!
"No Burgundy lover should ignore the buzz in Mâcon today" reckons Andrew Jefford, (one of our favourite wine ...
Situated at the southern end of the Burgundy region, Mâconnais is home to some of the best white wines in the world!
"No Burgundy lover should ignore the buzz in Mâcon today" reckons Andrew Jefford, (one of our favourite wine writers).
Jean-Jacques and Gilles Corsin produce some of the most striking white wines in the Mâconnais, and their indefatigable pursuit of quality puts them in high demand as consultants.
The Corsin wines are among the finest whites we have to offer and yet they remain remarkably well-priced. In fact, their price-to-quality ratio is, to use a nasty phrase, "off the charts".
Gilles' 2008 Macon Villages has creamy lemon curd and smoke aromas. Lovely ripe grapefruit, peachy notes and mouthwatering mineral characters that linger on an intense and long finish. The standard here is unbelievable for just twenty five bucks.
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Domaine Corsin St Veran ‘Tirage Precoce’ 2008
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Domaine Corsin St Veran ‘Tirage Precoce’ 2008
This is Gilles' favourite wine to drink! All tank fermented, no oak at all, capturing the intense Granny Smith, citrus and mineral notes associated with St Veran. Great current drinking.
Apple, citrus and wet stones on the nose. Intense, focused ...
This is Gilles' favourite wine to drink! All tank fermented, no oak at all, capturing the intense Granny Smith, citrus and mineral notes associated with St Veran. Great current drinking.
Apple, citrus and wet stones on the nose. Intense, focused fruit and some spice flavours carry into a firm but generous and long finish. AP & RQ
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Domaine Corsin St Veran 'Vieilles Vignes' 2007
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Domaine Corsin St Veran 'Vieilles Vignes' 2007
The St Veran is made from a plot of low-yielding 40 year-old vines. It is aged in oak but with considerable restraint, as the emphasis is on harmony and purity of fruit - no over-oaked, over-blown Chardonnay here!
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Domaine Corsin Pouilly Fuisse 2007
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Domaine Corsin Pouilly Fuisse 2007
This is Corsin's top wine and a superb example of classic Chardonnay in top condition. Remarkably well-priced for the quality, it makes many of its more famous counterparts from the Cote d'Or look particularly ordinary not to mention over-priced. Be ...
This is Corsin's top wine and a superb example of classic Chardonnay in top condition. Remarkably well-priced for the quality, it makes many of its more famous counterparts from the Cote d'Or look particularly ordinary not to mention over-priced. Be quick, this wine always sells out fast.
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Olivier Merlin Bourgogne Chardonnay 2007
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Olivier Merlin Bourgogne Chardonnay 2007
Olivier Merlin is widely recognized as one of the very finest winemakers in the Mâconnais, and has received numerous rewards for his breathtakingly beautiful, minerally-infused and racy Mâcons. Along with Domaine Corsin these are wines that simply ...
Olivier Merlin is widely recognized as one of the very finest winemakers in the Mâconnais, and has received numerous rewards for his breathtakingly beautiful, minerally-infused and racy Mâcons. Along with Domaine Corsin these are wines that simply tower above ninety-nine percent of all producers in the Mâcon, with a depth, complexity and structural integrity that have much more in common with more illustrious neighbors in the Côte de Beaune.
"Yellow-gold color. Ripe peach and melon on the nose. Plump, straightforward melon and pit fruit flavors are given a bitter edge by notes of lemon zest and pear skin. Finishes tangy and dry, with a recurring lemon note. Delicious stuff"
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Olivier Merlin Mâcon 'La Roche Vineuse' 2007
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Olivier Merlin Mâcon 'La Roche Vineuse' 2007
In his handsome winery at La Roche Vineuse, Olivier Merlin produces a superb range of white Mâconnais wines which exemplify the district's qualitative renaissance. They are richly substantial, while vinification and elevage in wood confer a ...
In his handsome winery at La Roche Vineuse, Olivier Merlin produces a superb range of white Mâconnais wines which exemplify the district's qualitative renaissance. They are richly substantial, while vinification and elevage in wood confer a seductive but never over-stated woodiness blended with the attractive minerality derived from their terroir.
(Vinified 100% in stainless with 60% young vine fruit of the domaine mixed with 40% purchased old vine fruit). The expressive nose is noticeably more complex with a similar but more densely fruited profile that complements peach and pear suffused flavors that enjoy a light hint of finishing minerality. This is uncomplicated and straightforward but it’s also delicious and appealingly refreshing. This too is ready to drink.
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Olivier Merlin Viré-Clessé 'Terroir de Clessé' 2007
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Olivier Merlin Viré-Clessé 'Terroir de Clessé' 2007
"Note that as I have suggested repeatedly in these pages, if you’re not familiar with the Merlin wines, you owe it to yourself to try a few. The style favors moderate oak influence, particularly in white but nothing over the top.
"An ...
"Note that as I have suggested repeatedly in these pages, if you’re not familiar with the Merlin wines, you owe it to yourself to try a few. The style favors moderate oak influence, particularly in white but nothing over the top.
"An overtly exotic but layered nose of lightly spiced yellow fruit and mango aromas leads to delicious, textured and mouth coating flavors that possess good mid-palate fat that buffers the powerful and naturally sweet finish that displays good energy and length on the muscat and lychee nut infused finish."
- Burghound
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Olivier Merlin Mâcon 'La Roche Vineuse' Vieilles Vignes 2007
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Olivier Merlin Mâcon 'La Roche Vineuse' Vieilles Vignes 2007
In his handsome winery at La Roche Vineuse, Olivier Merlin produces a superb range of white Mâconnais wines which exemplify the district's qualitative renaissance. They are richly substantial, while vinification and elevage in wood confer a ...
In his handsome winery at La Roche Vineuse, Olivier Merlin produces a superb range of white Mâconnais wines which exemplify the district's qualitative renaissance. They are richly substantial, while vinification and elevage in wood confer a seductive but never over-stated woodiness blended with the attractive minerality derived from their terroir.
A gentle hint of wood frames citrus blossom and white pear aromas that are ripe but fresh and this sense of freshness also suffuses the textured middle weight flavors that possess good mid-palate fat as well as the vibrant and more obviously stony finish.
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Olivier Merlin Saint Veran 2008
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Olivier Merlin Saint Veran 2008
In his handsome winery at La Roche Vineuse, Olivier Merlin produces a superb range of white Mâconnais wines which exemplify the district's qualitative renaissance. They are richly substantial, while vinification and elevage in wood confer a ...
In his handsome winery at La Roche Vineuse, Olivier Merlin produces a superb range of white Mâconnais wines which exemplify the district's qualitative renaissance. They are richly substantial, while vinification and elevage in wood confer a seductive but never over-stated woodiness blended with the attractive minerality derived from their terroir.
Freshly squeezed citrus, anise, pain grillé and honeysuckle aromas possess lovely freshness which extends to the detailed, rich and lightly mineral-driven flavors that are also delicious and display similar finishing exotic notes.
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Domaine Pellé Menetou-Salon 'Les Bornés' 2008
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Domaine Pellé Menetou-Salon 'Les Bornés' 2008
"Henri Pellé is Menetou-Salon's finest producer." - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate.
Parker certainly isn't the only one who thinks so. Pellé is widely regarded as the best producer in Menetou-Salon which lies just to the east of its ...
"Henri Pellé is Menetou-Salon's finest producer." - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate.
Parker certainly isn't the only one who thinks so. Pellé is widely regarded as the best producer in Menetou-Salon which lies just to the east of its more famous neighbouring appellation, Sancerre.
The Domaine has 75 organically farmed acres in and around the small town of Menetou-Salon. Here, the soil is classic Loire tuffeau which is porous calcareous limestone made up of millions of fossilized oyster shells from millenia ago. This soil gives rise to the brilliant fresh minerality of the region's white grapes and in particular Sauvignon Blancs like these ones.
At Domaine Pelle the winemaker Julien Zernott gravity presses all of his wines, and ferments them with natural yeast and they are all aged on their lees, which gives the wines extra flavour and textural dimensions and certainly adds greater potential longevity than most of their Kiwi counterparts as well. These wines are delicious and well worth investigating over the coming summer months.
Bright straw. Zesty grapefruit and lemon zest aromas dusted by minerals. Crisp, nervy citrus and green apple flavors show an airy quality. Light and lively wine with a clean, brisk, persistent finish
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Domaine Pellé Pouilly-Fume 'Les Boucanés' 2008
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Domaine Pellé Pouilly-Fume 'Les Boucanés' 2008
The Domaine has 75 organically farmed acres in and around the small town of Menetou-Salon. Here, the soil is classic Loire tuffeau which is porous calcareous limestone made up of millions of fossilized oyster shells from millenia ago. This soil ...
The Domaine has 75 organically farmed acres in and around the small town of Menetou-Salon. Here, the soil is classic Loire tuffeau which is porous calcareous limestone made up of millions of fossilized oyster shells from millenia ago. This soil gives rise to the brilliant fresh minerality of the region's white grapes and in particular Sauvignon Blancs like these ones.
This lively white shows the herb, grass and gooseberry flavors typical of Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire--harmonious from the aroma to the lingering finish. Crisp and clean, it draws you back for another sip.
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Domaine Pellé Sancerre 'La Croix au Garde' 2008
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Domaine Pellé Sancerre 'La Croix au Garde' 2008
The Domaine has 75 organically farmed acres in and around the small town of Menetou-Salon. Here, the soil is classic Loire tuffeau which is porous calcareous limestone made up of millions of fossilized oyster shells from millenia ago. This soil ...
The Domaine has 75 organically farmed acres in and around the small town of Menetou-Salon. Here, the soil is classic Loire tuffeau which is porous calcareous limestone made up of millions of fossilized oyster shells from millenia ago. This soil gives rise to the brilliant fresh minerality of the region's white grapes and in particular Sauvignon Blancs like these ones.
Light green-gold. Energetic citrus and pear aromas complicated by a dusty mineral quality. Juicy lemon, orange and pear flavors are crisp and seductive. Finishes on a sweet citrus note, with excellent length.
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Domaine de la Mordoree Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2008
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Domaine de la Mordoree Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2008
Christophe Delorme, owner and winemaker of Domaine de La Mordoree is responsible for some of France's very best rosés. Year after year he turns out aromatic, exotically scented, dry and complex rosé wines that are now among our most eagerly awaited ...
Christophe Delorme, owner and winemaker of Domaine de La Mordoree is responsible for some of France's very best rosés. Year after year he turns out aromatic, exotically scented, dry and complex rosé wines that are now among our most eagerly awaited arrival each summer.
"This is a terrific Rosé offering up notes of watermelon, red berry fruit and some hints of citrus and flowers."
- Robert Parker
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Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2008
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Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2008
Fantastic! Strawberry-scented summer Rosé. Perfect for the boat, bach and BBQ.
"The delicious 2008 Cotes du Rhone Rosé is a terrific example of a dry rosé, offering loads of juicy framboise fruit, medium to full body, and a spicy, ...
Fantastic! Strawberry-scented summer Rosé. Perfect for the boat, bach and BBQ.
"The delicious 2008 Cotes du Rhone Rosé is a terrific example of a dry rosé, offering loads of juicy framboise fruit, medium to full body, and a spicy, fruit-fueled finish."
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Ch Pavillon d'Or Monbazillac 2006 375ml
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Ch Pavillon d'Or Monbazillac 2006 375ml
A great value alternative to Sauternes. This Monbazillac is rich and sweet with luscious pear and spiced orange notes, citrus rind and plenty of honeycomb character. It finishes long and clean and partners very well with a wide array of desserts and ...
A great value alternative to Sauternes. This Monbazillac is rich and sweet with luscious pear and spiced orange notes, citrus rind and plenty of honeycomb character. It finishes long and clean and partners very well with a wide array of desserts and cheeses. Really outstanding value.
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Jehan Guillaume Muscat Beaumes-de-Venise 2008 375ml
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Jehan Guillaume Muscat Beaumes-de-Venise 2008 375ml
Beaumes de Venise, an attractive village in Vaucluse, next to Vacqueyras and Gigondas, was upgraded to AOC status in 2005 for its good-quality, medium-bodied, fleshy, peppery reds. But as a region however, it remains much better-known for its ...
Beaumes de Venise, an attractive village in Vaucluse, next to Vacqueyras and Gigondas, was upgraded to AOC status in 2005 for its good-quality, medium-bodied, fleshy, peppery reds. But as a region however, it remains much better-known for its delicious, sweet, fortified Muscats which have their own AOC: Muscat de Beaumes de Venise.
Despite its minimum 15% alcohol, low acidity and intense sweetness, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise is surprisingly delicate and refreshing with a lovely floral fragrance and sweet, pale-gold, grapey fruit. Made exclusively from the best Muscat variety, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, it is made by adding pure grape spirit to the must when it has reached 5% alcohol. It should be drunk young, lightly chilled, either as an aperitif, or with dessert - where it makes a really great match for vanilla ice-cream!
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Jehan Guillaume Muscat Beaumes-de-Venise 2008 750ml
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Jehan Guillaume Muscat Beaumes-de-Venise 2008 750ml
Beaumes de Venise, an attractive village in Vaucluse, next to Vacqueyras and Gigondas, was upgraded to AOC status in 2005 for its good-quality, medium-bodied, fleshy, peppery reds. But as a region however, it remains much better-known for its ...
Beaumes de Venise, an attractive village in Vaucluse, next to Vacqueyras and Gigondas, was upgraded to AOC status in 2005 for its good-quality, medium-bodied, fleshy, peppery reds. But as a region however, it remains much better-known for its delicious, sweet, fortified Muscats which have their own AOC: Muscat de Beaumes de Venise.
Despite its minimum 15% alcohol, low acidity and intense sweetness, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise is surprisingly delicate and refreshing with a lovely floral fragrance and sweet, pale-gold, grapey fruit. Made exclusively from the best Muscat variety, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, it is made by adding pure grape spirit to the must when it has reached 5% alcohol. It should be drunk young, lightly chilled, either as an aperitif, or with dessert - where it makes a really great match for vanilla ice-cream!
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First Drop Mother's Milk Barossa Shiraz 2008
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First Drop Mother's Milk Barossa Shiraz 2008
Not a sledgehammer style, this Barossa Shiraz is made for drinking! Soft, slurpy and
textured it is balanced with good acidity, which refreshes the palate and makes you
go back for a second / third glass. Sourced from 3 unique vineyards, it is ...
Not a sledgehammer style, this Barossa Shiraz is made for drinking! Soft, slurpy and
textured it is balanced with good acidity, which refreshes the palate and makes you
go back for a second / third glass. Sourced from 3 unique vineyards, it is fruit laden,
savoury and dangerously easy to drink! It is matured for 15 months in 100% old
French oak hogsheads to allow the fruit to express itself.
"A complex nose of dark cherry and blackberry aromas with a hint of forest floor and
spice. Vibrant dark cherry and blackberry with a hint of ‘wombat rolled in all-spice’ balanced with an even, textural palate with soft, supple tannins."
- Winemaker's Notes
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First Drop '2%' Barossa Shiraz 2006
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First Drop '2%' Barossa Shiraz 2006
Rated 93/100 by Nick Stock, Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide
Rated 92/100 by James Halliday.
93/100 by Tony Love The Advertiser, Adelaide
Another stunner from First Drop. This quirkily named Barossa Shiraz takes the term ‘velvet smooth’ ...
Rated 93/100 by Nick Stock, Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide
Rated 92/100 by James Halliday.
93/100 by Tony Love The Advertiser, Adelaide
Another stunner from First Drop. This quirkily named Barossa Shiraz takes the term ‘velvet smooth’ to a whole new level! So why 2%? This astonishingly svelte Shiraz contains 2% of Albarino! This little known white grape adds a splash of funk that lifts the base line fruit and adds that X factor we have come to expect from all First Drop wines.
"Opaque ruby color. Emphatically syrah on the nose: peppery black raspberry and cassis scents along with violet face powder, smoked meat and graphite. Nervy and focused, offering lively black and blue fruit flavors and a numbing note of cracked pepper. More red than dark fruits on the finish, which leaves tangy minerals and Asian spices behind.
- 91/100 Stephen Tanzer
"Supple and generous, offering a lively mouthful of plum- and pomegranate-laced cherry and spice flavors, weaving black pepper and licorice notes through the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2012.
- 91/100 The Wine Spectator
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Michelle Richardson Central Otago Pinot Noir 2006
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Michelle Richardson Central Otago Pinot Noir 2006
A tour de force. This is as good as Central Otago Pinot Noir gets. Outstanding.
"Black flesh fruits are dominant on the nose, with subtle spices, which will form savoury notes as this wine matures. The oxymoron of firm and gentle tannins, ...
A tour de force. This is as good as Central Otago Pinot Noir gets. Outstanding.
"Black flesh fruits are dominant on the nose, with subtle spices, which will form savoury notes as this wine matures. The oxymoron of firm and gentle tannins, form a template for the rich fruit and careful use of oak to develop in to a wine of elegance with attitude."
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Domaine de Cristia Côtes du Rhône 2008
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Domaine de Cristia Côtes du Rhône 2008
As I have indicated over the last few years, this is one of the superb newer producers in Chateauneuf du Pape. Their cellars are in the village of Courthezon, which is located adjacent to the very northeast sector of the appellation. Their 2007s are ...
As I have indicated over the last few years, this is one of the superb newer producers in Chateauneuf du Pape. Their cellars are in the village of Courthezon, which is located adjacent to the very northeast sector of the appellation. Their 2007s are spectacular wines. This superb Chateauneuf du Pape producer also fashions tasty Cotes du Rhones and Cotes du Rhone-Villages meant to be consumed during their first few years of life. (Robert Parker)
Cristia’s 2008 Cotes du Rhone reveals copious quantities of licorice, earth, tapenade, and sweet black currant and cherry fruit. Medium-bodied, pure, and soft, it is ideal for drinking over the next couple of years.
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Domaine de la Mordoree Lirac 'La Dame Rousse' 2007
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Domaine de la Mordoree Lirac 'La Dame Rousse' 2007
The 2007 Lirac La Dame Rousse is a pedal to the metal, sensational southern Rhone red. A blend of equal part Grenache and Syrah (both from 40-year-old vines), it boasts a dense purple color along with a sweet perfume of cassis, licorice, incense, ...
The 2007 Lirac La Dame Rousse is a pedal to the metal, sensational southern Rhone red. A blend of equal part Grenache and Syrah (both from 40-year-old vines), it boasts a dense purple color along with a sweet perfume of cassis, licorice, incense, spring flowers, and roasted herbs. It is a spicy, ripe, full-bodied red that tastes more like a Chateauneuf du Pape than one might expect.
91/100 Robert Parker
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Domaine Roger Sabon Côtes du Rhône 2008
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Domaine Roger Sabon Côtes du Rhône 2008
Proprietor Jean-Jacques Sabon and the other younger family members are taking these wines to even greater quality heights than previously attained. The new vintages possess updated, more polished labels, but more importantly, the wines continue to ...
Proprietor Jean-Jacques Sabon and the other younger family members are taking these wines to even greater quality heights than previously attained. The new vintages possess updated, more polished labels, but more importantly, the wines continue to go from what were very strong efforts in the past, to even deeper concentration, complexity, and depth.
Sabon’s Cotes du Rhone is a shrewd buy for bargain-hunters. Kirsch notes intermixed with some underbrush, licorice, and garrigue are followed by a lush, richly fruity, engaging style of wine that is ideal for everyday drinking.
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$27.00
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