All Wine Info
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The Rhône, October 2011
A visit to the Rhône in mid September reminded me of one reason why the wines here can be so consistently good: the sun shone unceasingly all week whilst the harvest was in full swing. Achieving ripeness is rarely a problem in the northern Rhône, and never in the south. The last two vintages have...
“Simon Taylor - October 2011”
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Alsace Etc., October 2011
The vineyards of Alsace run in a long, thin north-south strip protected by the Vosges Mountains; here the multitude of soil types produce a fascinating selection of wines. The range of grape varieties offers some welcome relief in a world seemingly awash with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. These...
“Here are the fruits of my visit to Alsace in the summer. As the region has enjoyed a string of excellent vintages we felt it was time to feature these wines, so admired within France yet all too...”
Gordon Coates-October 2011
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South Africa: Coming of Age, July 2011
A trip to South Africa in March was exciting and a little scary: exciting because the wines seem to be getting better and better (and more on the strengths below); and scary because South Africa, as any recent tourist knows, is becoming a more expensive place to do business. South Africa has often...
“For years I have written about the South African wine industry having to reinvent itself after the apartheid years. I subtitled this list Coming of Age because I really do feel that all the changes...”
Among whites we celebrate Chenin Blanc, which really can claim to be a South African speciality: after all, there’s a lot more Chenin planted in...
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Loire, May 2011
Despite opening on a Sunday for the first time, the mood amongst the exhibitors at the Salon des Vins de Loire (the big annual tasting in Angers of wines from all over the region) this February was again upbeat. Whilst 2009 was very successful, for many wines 2010 looks set to surpass the quality...
“Gordon Coates - May 2011”
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Endless Summer, May 2011
As I write we have (at least here in the south) enjoyed three weeks of near perfect weather. Never before have we been re-ordering Provence Rosé before the end of April! With the prospect of a long summer in front of us we have accordingly worked hard at putting together a really summery selection...
“As ever, please do call us for advice”
Simon Taylor - May 2011
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New Zealand, March 2011
The wines in our New Zealand range are very popular throughout the year, and significantly outsell those we list from Australia. However, the crisply refreshing whites and the softly fruited, medium bodied reds make ideal spring and summer drinking so we do like to get this offer to you before the...
“Gordon Coates”
March 2011
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The Beautiful South, March 2011
“Why the Languedoc? Quite simply, it is without doubt the most exciting and innovative wine region of France. Everything is possible; the appellations may lay down ground rules, but the parallel vins de pays allow for unlimited experimentation, creating a host of new and exciting wines. Over the...
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Product Code: BAJ109
Château Barrejat, Madiran, Tradition, 2009
“From 60% Tannat, with 20% Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, lightly oaked, this is an honest, mildly rustic wine, a perfect foil for sausages or...”
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Product Code: FUR107
Fourrier, Gevrey-Chambertin, Vieille Vigne, 2007
“Scents of crushed red fruit. As ever with M. Fourrier’s wines, this is already open and approachable, with a very ripe core of mature red fruit...”
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Product Code: LFE911
Santa Luz, Sauvignon Blanc, Bin 955, Valle Central, 2011
“Chile is the best place in the world for good value Sauvignon Blanc: though one still has to hunt hard to seek true varietal character at a fair...”
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Product Code: MAT1NV
Serge Mathieu, Champagne Tradition, Brut, NV
““**** Seductive aromas of honeydew melon, pineapple, cream and apple. Classic Pinot-dominant wine of great richness - a real hedonist’s...”
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Product Code: PIG610
Domaine de la Pigeade,Ventoux Classique, 2010
“We have listed Thierry’s red Ventoux Classique (from Grenache, Carignan and Syrah), before but he has moved it onto a different level with the...”
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Product Code: MAD609
Mader, Gewurztraminer, Grand Cru Rosacker, 2009
“The Rosacker, east facing, with very pebbly soil over limestone, is one of the top vineyards in the whole of Alsace. Mid lemon. Delicate floral and...”
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Product Code: FON109
Domaine Fontanel, Côtes du Roussillon, 2009
“Aromas of black cherries with dark chocolate touches. Lively, plum and black cherry favours,. Good ripe tannins. Just slightly (and attractively)...”
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Product Code: TOK606
Royal Tokaji, Gold Label 6 Puttonyos, 2006
“Dramatically exciting Tokay from Furmint, Hárslevelü and Yellow Muscat, given 2½ years in old barrels before bottling, and with a stunning 203g/l....”
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Product Code: AMB307
Domaine des Amadieu, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Cairanne, Vieilles Vignes, 2007
“Retains a good deep colour. Attractive Kirsch aromas. Concentrated, old-viney fruit, redolent of red berries and mulberries, lightly spiced. This is...”
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Product Code: TDB109
Château Tour de Bellegarde, Bordeaux, 2009
“Crafted by the Janaud family at Villegouge near Fronsac, this 100% Merlot cuvée is all aged in barrel; and offers another example of how the superb...”
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Product Code: SOL610
Soldier’s Block, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2010
“Sourced from vines planted on land made available to soldiers returning to Australia after World War I. Sun-baked scents over berried fruit....”
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Product Code: BAD111
Badenhorst, Secateurs White, Chenin Blanc, Swartland, 2011
“In The Telegraph Saturday 17th December 2011: “Made from old-vine chenin blanc edged with grapefruit freshness and, bottled under screw cap, with a...”
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