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WHITE POURING WINES BY THE CLASS |
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Les Frères Dry White, VdP des Côtes de Gascogne, NV
Clean grapefruit nose backed up by a serious fruit punch in this Southern French
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Regional France |
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Les Frères Medium Dry White, VdP Jardin de la France, NV
Brimming with ripe rounded melon and grape flavour in a pleasing off dry style. |
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Regional France |
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Cullinan View Chenin Blanc, Robertson, 2005/6
Good weight with ample concentration of ripe white fleshed fruits with a pleasingly crisp finish. |
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South Africa |
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Valle Andino Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley, 2005/6
Zesty fresh citrus style with good weight of tropical fruit. |
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Chile |
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RED POURING WINES BY THE GLASS |
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Les Frères Red, VdP de l’Hérault, NV
Soft red berries with a dusting of pepper mark this out as an excellent any occasion crowd pleaser. |
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Regional France |
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Condesa de Leganza Crianza, La Mancha, 2001/2
Juicy Tempranillo aged for a year in oak to give a smooth easy drinking style. |
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Spain |
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Valle Andino Merlot, Maule Valley, 2005/6
Velvety smooth plummy Merlot all wrapped up in creamy vanilla. |
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Chile |
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WHITES- LIGHT & FRESH |
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Frascati Superiore Fontana Candida Terre dei Grifi
A 70's superstar reborn! Light, fresh and brimming with clean green apple fruit. |
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Italy |
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Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio, 2005
Light melon fruit palate with a hint of nuttiness. |
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Italy |
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Houghton Private Bin Sauvignon-Semillon, Western Australia, 2005
Zesty gooseberry fruit given a touch of added weight by the addition of 40% Semillon. |
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France |
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Sancerre Les Collinettes, Joseph Mellot, 2004/5
Full of elegance this Loire Sauvignon has pure citrus aromas that lead to a fine and long finish. |
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France |
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Chablis Gloire de Chablis, J. Moreau et Fils, 2004/5
Classic flinty, steely dry Chablis with crisp apple fruit and a long minerally finish. |
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France |
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Bay of Fires Tigress Sauvignon Blanc, Tasmania, 2005/6
Beautiful Sauvignon from cool climate Tasmania. 15% is barrel fermented for added complexity. |
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Australia |
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WHITES- SOFT & FRUITY |
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D’istinto Catarratto-Chardonnay, Calatrasi, 2004/5
Bright lemon and nutty notes abound in this easy drinking Sicilian stunner. |
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Italy |
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Berri Estates Unoaked Chardonnay, South-Eastern Australia, 2005/6
Up front lemony tropical fruit totally unoaked to retain purity. |
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Australia |
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Nobilo Pinot Gris 2006
Off dry ripe peach and apricot flavours with a lot more fruit than Italian Pinot Grigio. |
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New Zealand |
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Santa Caterina Pinot Grigio Collio, Vigneti Fantinel, 2004/5
This is how all Pinot Grigio should be! Full rounded apple fruit flavours backed by a hint of almond & hazelnuts- delicious. |
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Italy |
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WHITES- AROMATIC & COMPLEX |
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Casa La Joya Reserve Gewürztraminer, Colchagua Valley, 2005/6
Big spicy lychee nose that follows through to the rich intense palate. |
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Chile |
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Accademia del Sole Viognier, Calatrasi, 2004/5
Peaches and cream in a glass with a fine streak of minerality. This is the grape to steal Pinot Grigio's crown! |
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Italy |
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Stonehaven Cellar Selection Riesling, Limestone Coast, 2004/5
Fabulous dry Riesling - a million miles from the German style. Full limey palate with a rich full mouthfeel and crisp balancing acidity. |
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Australia |
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WHITES- FULL & RICH |
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Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks Chardonnay, California, 2003/4
Perfect ripe pineapple and candied tropical fruits with a lovely creamy edge. At last a USA Chardonnay that isn't too oaky! |
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USA |
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Barossa Valley Estate Semillon, Barossa Valley, 2003/4
Full and rich but totally unoaked. Full bodied in style but with racy freshness on the finish. |
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Australia |
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Bourgogne Chardonnay Couvent des Jacobins, Louis Jadot, 2002/4
Stylish modern rendition of Chardonnay from this most respected Burgundian producer. Vibrant apple and melon fruit with crisp acidity and the merest hint of oak. |
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France |
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ROSE- PINKY & PERKY |
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D’istinto Sangiovese Rosato, Calatrasi, 2004/5
Bright colour, rich ripe berry fruits and a pleasing crisp finish make this the perfect any time rose. |
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Italy |
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Torres Mas Rabell Rosado, 2004/5
A blend of Grenache and Carignan result in a light fresh spicy strawberry fruited style. |
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Spain |
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REDS- LIGHT & JUICY |
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Beaujolais-Villages, Domaine Soitel, Sylvain Fessy, 2004/5
Light easy drinking soft berry fruit flavours that is great served slightly chilled. |
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Beaujolais |
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Rex Goliath Pinot Noir
Fruits of the forest with a touch of vanilla and a hint of spice from this cult Californian producer. |
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USA |
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Santa Caterina Pinot Néro Collio, Vigneti Fantinel, 2004/5
Wild raspberries with a touch of exotic spice burst from the glass in this amazing Pinot Noir from northern Italy. |
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Italy |
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Nobilo Icon Series Pinot Noir, Marlborough, 2006
Great cool climate expression of the finest red grape variety. Complex wild raspberry fruits mixed with exotic spices underpinned by smooth creamy oak. |
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New Zealand |
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REDS- MELLOW & SMOOTH |
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Etchart Privado Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon, Salta, 2005/6
Intense ultra ripe black berried fruits with a soft velvety palate. |
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Argentina |
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Don Jacobo Crianza Rioja Tinto, Bodegas Corral, 2001/2
Summer berry fruits laced with double cream and a long silky aftertaste. |
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Spain |
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DRYLANDS MERLOT, NEW ZEALAND
Lush Ripe black berries with soft tannins and mellow well integrated oak. |
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New Zealand |
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Don Jacobo Rioja Gran Reserva, Bodegas Corral, 1994/5
Top flight expression of the Tempranillo grape given extended ageing both in barrel and bottle before release to produce this seductive and seamless classic. |
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Spain |
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REDS- SPICY & WARMING |
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Kleine Zalze Pinotage, Stellenbosch, 2004/5
South Africa's best known red grape offering deep berry frits on the palate and a slightly spicy aftertaste. |
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South Africa |
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Chianti Ruffino
Black cherry extravaganza from this awesome producer with a lovely savoury finish. |
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Italy |
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Bonterra Organic Shiraz-Carignane, California (Bob Closure), 2004/5
Fully organic Californian interpretation of Chateauneuf du Pape that initially seems quite light but builds beautifully to a crescendo of spicy berry fruit. |
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USA |
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TINTARA GRENACHE, SE AUSTRALIA
Warm spicy crunchy black fruits with a dusting of pepper leading to a rich long lasting aftertaste. |
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AUSTRALIA |
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Gigondas, Clos la Grande Boissière, 2003
Well structured and full bodied blend of several spicy local grapes highlights the quality and value available in the Rhône. |
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Rhône |
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château Saint-André, 2003/4
Intense spicy berry fruits with balanced oak and a rich earthy character. |
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Rhône |
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REDS- INTENSE & BOLD |
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Finca Flichman Malbec, Mendoza, 2005/6
Rapidly becoming the calling card for Argentina, this Malbec is full of dark berry character with a firm structure and silky tannins. |
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Argentina |
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Errázuriz Carmenère, Aconcagua Valley, 2004/5
A forgotten grape initially thought to be Merlot but with a darker more concentrated nature. |
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Chile |
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Blackstone Shiraz, California, 2002
Fast becoming the "in" grape in California this intense fruit packed monster will scare the life out of the Australians. |
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USA |
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YARRAMAN SHIRAZ, HUNTER VALLEY
Amazingly rich ripe pure blackcurrant flavours with a hint of spice and very long creamy finish. |
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AUSTRALIA |
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Château du Seuil, Graves, 2002/3
Classy Cabernet dominated Bordeaux from the Graves area that seems to do no wrong. Owned by a Welshman and made by a New Zealander, this wine represents a long overdue resurgence for Bordeaux in the UK. |
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Red Bordeaux |
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MEERENDAL PINOTAGE, DURBANVILLE HILLS
Local grape from a cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsault. Rich dark fruit character with a soft rounded palate and a savoury finish. |
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South Africa |
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STONEHAVEN LIMESTONE COAST CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Powerful yet full of elegance this massive blackcurrant stacked Cabernet is long creamy rich and utterly delicious. |
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AUSTRALIA |
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SWEETIES- LUSCIOUS & DECADENT |
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Bowen’s Folly Noble Late Harvest Riesling, Robertson, 2001/3
Unctious rich concentrated sweet style with a terrific butterscotch palate yet clean fresh acidity. |
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South Africa |
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Sevelle Ruffino Vin Santo del Chianti
This is a delicate wine where the grapes are picked then dried to concentrate the flavours of candied fruit honey and caramel. |
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Italy |
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FIZZ- CLASSY & ELEGANT |
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Prosecco Extra Dry, Fantinel, NV
The new sensation for summer- fresh melon and ripe apple fruit with a great citrussy finish. |
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Sparkling Wine |
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Bouché Père et Fils Cuvée Réservée Brut, NV
Rich decadent Champagne that has the depth of flavour many vintage offerings can only dream of. |
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Champagne |
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Piper-Heidsieck Brut, NV
Recently awarded the International Wine Challenge Champagne of the year award beating all the other well known names in a blind tasting. Fantastic stuff!! |
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Champagne |
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Taittinger Prestige Brut Rosé, NV
Light in colour but big on super ripe strawberry fruit this is seen by many as the benchmark rose Champagne. |
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Champagne |
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