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El Lagar de Isilla, Reserva 2007

"Aromas of wood, liquorice,blackcurrant, violet, prune, cherry and spice. Full, compact palate with excellent fruit intensity. Delicious grainy tannins give a firm structure. High quality, classic Ribera del Duero. ****"

Decanter Magazine, December 2011

Domaine d'Elise, Petit Chablis, 2008

"classic minerality plus lingering fruit"

Ham & High, 24th June 2010, Liz Sagues

Innocent Bystander, Pink Moscato, Victoria, Australia, 2009 (37.5cl)

"And as an encore, for the strawberries and fruit salads, think frothy muscat, and the best I’ve tasted in ages is Innocent Bystander pink moscato from Australia (www.stonevine.co.uk, £5.75 half-bottle), bubbling summer fruitiness."

Ham & High, 24th June 2010, Liz Sagues




2007 Château Pierre-Bise, Coteaux du Layon, Beaulieu, Rouannières (50cl)

“Rich and bright, Tense and taut. Lovely acidity, long and elegant palate and good texture - benchmark stuff. Complex and subtle” ****

Decanter Magazine, January 2010

2007 Château Pierre-Bise, Quarts de Chaume (50cl)

“Beautiful palate with excellent balance of acidity and high residual sugar - concentrated and layered. Delicious.” ****

Decanter Magazine, January 2010




Bon Cap, The Ruins, Rosé, Eilandia, Robertson 2009

'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

'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  ****

'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  ****

'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  ***

'Some bright strawberry fruit. Bright fruit, just the right amount of tannin. Coming together. Drink from 2009.' (14.75 points)

Decanter, November 2008

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  • Domaine des Chazelles, Viré-Clessé, Vieilles Vignes, 2010

    Product Code: CHZ110

    Domaine des Chazelles, Viré-Clessé, Vieilles Vignes, 2010

    “From a very sunny, well-exposed site, this has become one of our benchmark wines: lightly (almost undiscernibly) oaked and with an ability to age...”

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    Dry

    Rated 1 out of 5
    Dry > Sweet
    • Origin: France
    • Region: Burgundy
    • Colour: White
    • Bottle Size: 75cl
    • ABV: 13.5%
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  • Preignes Le Vieux, Syrah, IGP Pays d’Oc , 2012

    Product Code: PRF112

    Preignes Le Vieux, Syrah, IGP Pays d’Oc , 2012

    “This refined and pure Syrah is new to our list - in style it’s worlds away from an inky Australian example, rather crafted in a light and fragrant...”

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    Light, medium bodied

    Rated 2 out of 5
    Light > Full
    • Origin: France
    • Region: Languedoc
    • Colour: Red
    • Bottle Size: 75cl
    • ABV: 13%
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  • Summer Staples

    Product Code: SUM213

    Summer Staples

    “A selection from our Summer list containing two bottles each of 3 whites and 3 reds, six different varieties, with a discount of 10%”

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  • Domaine Depeyre, Côtes du Roussillon Villages Rouge, 2011

    Product Code: DEP111

    Domaine Depeyre, Côtes du Roussillon Villages Rouge, 2011

    “From about 50% Syrah, 25% Grenache and 25% Carignan, grown on black schist vineyards near the village. Youthful, opaque purple. This delivers a...”

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    Full Bodied

    Rated 4 out of 5
    Light > Full
    • Origin: France
    • Region: Roussillon
    • Colour: Red
    • Bottle Size: 75cl
    • ABV: 14.5%
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  • Château de Putille, Anjou Blanc Sec, 2012

    Product Code: PUT712

    Château de Putille, Anjou Blanc Sec, 2012

    “Ripe pears and a touch of lavender honey on the nose. Attractive weight and rich texture, with bright, pure flavours of pear and melon: a lovely...”

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    Off Dry

    Rated 2 out of 5
    Dry > Sweet
    • Origin: France
    • Region: Loire Valley
    • Colour: White
    • Bottle Size: 75cl
    • ABV: 12.5%
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  • Mud House, The Woolshed Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2011

    Product Code: MUD211

    Mud House, The Woolshed Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2011

    “Sourced from the Woolshed block of Mud House’s Marlborough vineyards in the upper Wairau Valley. The sheltered hillside site and clay soils shape...”

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    Dry

    Rated 1 out of 5
    Dry > Sweet
    • Origin: New Zealand
    • Region: Marlborough
    • Colour: White
    • Bottle Size: 75cl
    • ABV: 13.5%
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  • Domaine Navarre, Saint-Chinian, Le Laouzil, 2010

    Product Code: NAV210

    Domaine Navarre, Saint-Chinian, Le Laouzil, 2010

    “Deep ruby. Ripe and seductive scent of morello cherries. This combines great purity of red fruit with impressive concentration. Lushly textured....”

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    Full Bodied

    Rated 4 out of 5
    Light > Full
    • Origin: France
    • Region: Languedoc
    • Colour: Red
    • Bottle Size: 75cl
    • ABV: 13%
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  • Escarpment, The Edge Pinot Noir, Martinborough, 2011

    Product Code: ESC111

    Escarpment, The Edge Pinot Noir, Martinborough, 2011

    “In 1998, after building a huge reputation at both Delegats and Martinborough Vineyards, Larry McKenna established Escarpment on 24 hectares of...”

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    Light, medium bodied

    Rated 2 out of 5
    Light > Full
    • Origin: New Zealand
    • Region: Martinborough
    • Colour: Red
    • Bottle Size: 75cl
    • ABV: 13.5%
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  • Chapin & Landais, Saumur Brut, Le Grand Saumur, 2010

    Product Code: CHL110

    Chapin & Landais, Saumur Brut, Le Grand Saumur, 2010

    “We continue with this excellent vintage fizz, made from Chenin Blanc (here known as Pineau de Loire) with 10% Chardonnay. Chenin Blanc has excellent...”

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    Dry

    Rated 1 out of 5
    Dry > Sweet
    • Origin: France
    • Region: Loire Valley
    • Colour: White
    • Bottle Size: 75cl
    • ABV: 12.5%
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  • Chenin Styles

    Product Code: CL313

    Chenin Styles

    “A selection from our Loire list containing two bottles each of six whites; 1 sparkling, 2 dry, 1 medium and 2 sweet, at a discount of 10%.”

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  • Cennatoio, Innominato, Toscana Rosso, IGT, 2010

    Product Code: CEN210

    Cennatoio, Innominato, Toscana Rosso, IGT, 2010

    “The “nameless” wine is a blend of 70% Sangiovese and 15% of each of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Soft purple. Aromas of red fruit and cloves....”

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    Medium Bodied

    Rated 3 out of 5
    Light > Full
    • Origin: Italy
    • Region: Tuscany
    • Colour: Red
    • Bottle Size: 75cl
    • ABV: 13%
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