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Recent reviews and tasting notes
Bon Cap, The Ruins, Rosé, Eilandia, Robertson 2009 (£7.25)
'Made from 100% syrah, this shocking-pink South African rosé is weighty enough to go with food, although its generous red berry notes are irresistible on their own.''
The Evening Standard, 2nd July 2009, The Discerning Drinker, Andrew Neather.
Le Riche Wines, Chardonnay, Stellenbosch, 2008 (£8.50)
'There's lots of oak in this South African chardonnay, yet it has a more European elegance to it than that might suggest: fresh, bright apple fruit balanced with mineral notes and good acidity. Impressive.'
The Evening Standard, 2nd July 2009, The Discerning Drinker, Andrew Neather.
Hunter's, Miru Miru, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2006 (£13.50) ****
'Distinctive, complex, soft, creamy. Yeast and tropical apple fruit. Lots of character. Drink from 2009.' (16.57 points)
Decanter, July 2009
CarinaE, Prestige, Mendoza, 2006 (£21) ****
'Classy, concentrated wine with expressive, well-handled oak. The fruit is ripe, but not jammy, and the finish fresh despite high alcohol. Long, firm, persistent with some ageability. Drink from 2009.' (16.5 points)
Decanter, November 2008
El Lagar de Isilla, Crianza, 2005 (£12.95) ***
'Some bright strawberry fruit. Bright fruit, just the right amount of tannin. Coming together. Drink from 2009.' (14.75 points)
Decanter, November 2008
Our Favourite Selection
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Domaine de l'Aumonier, Touraine Sauvignon, 2008
“Our best selling white wine for the last five years. Pale yellow. Fresh, lightly floral scent. Lots of flavour - lime and ripe grapefruit - and good...”
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Delta, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, 2008
“Mid raspberry, pale and slightly smudgy look. Enticing aromas of fresh oak overlaying creamy blueberry and red cherry fruit. Bright, juicy attack....”
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Domaine Le Couroulu, Vacqueyras, Vieilles Vignes, 2005
“80% Grenache and 20% Syrah, made from two parcels planted on the plateau amidst the garrigue by M. Ricard’s grandparents. Guy says this is the best...”
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Jacquesson, Champagne, Cuvée 732, NV
“Quantities at Jacquesson are tiny, but quality is widely acknowledged as being extremely high. Cuvée 732 is based on the 2004 vintage and sourced...”
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Saint Daumary, Pic Saint Loup, Voilà Le Printemps, 2007
“60% Syrah, 15% Grenache, 15% Carignan and 10% Mourvèdre. Scent of black cherries, and that cherry note continues on to the palate, with hints of...”
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CarinaE, Malbec, Reserva, Mendoza, 2007
“Oaked, mainly in old barrels. Deep purple. Seductive creamy oak nose. Really ripe and fleshy wine, brambly fruit given substance and ageing potential...”
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Domaine de la Guicharde, Côtes du Rhône Blanc, Autour de la Chapelle, 2008
“The apricotty perfume of the Viognier is to the fore, with a waxy pear note of the Marsanne. This is so fresh and zippy, delivering the pretty...”
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Great New World Pinot
“A mixed case including two bottles of each of the six wines listed, with a discount of 10%”
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Mas des Brousses, Chasseur des Brousses, Vin de Pays d’Oc, 2008
“60% Merlot with Grenache and Cinsaut, a wine with Bordelais style from the garrigue. Leafy and herby scents. Black plum and berry core, spiced with...”
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Honoro Vera, Jumilla, 2008
“Made at Bodegas Juan Gil from 100% Monastrell, organically grown in the mountains north of the city of Murcia. Deep, youthful purple. Very bright and...”
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Lenten Restraint
“A case of three bottles of each of these four wines, with a discount of just over 10%; a mixed dozen intended simply to put decent, fresh, really well-made wines into your home for daily drinking,...”
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