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Tempranillo is famous for producing many of Spains finest r ... Read more

Tempranillo is famous for producing many of Spains finest red wines, particularly in Navarra and the neighbouring Rioja region. This easy-drinking example is blended with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and is aged for 6 months in American oak barrels to soften and round the wine. A wine with excellent colour, lots of up-front fruit and with rich, velvety tannins on the finish. Minimize

A Spanish red Rioja wine made only in the finest years and ... Read more

A Spanish red Rioja wine made only in the finest years and from the very best fruit available. 88% Tempranillo and 12% Graciano. The fermentation was followed by a 28 day maceration to ensure maximum extraction. Matured for 2 years in new French oak barriques; it is very rich and full-bodied, with lots of ripe berry fruit flavours and well integrated tannins backed by vanilla-oak. Bottled in a distinctive crested bottle. Minimize

Predominantly Tempranillo with the balance being small perc ... Read more

Predominantly Tempranillo with the balance being small percentages of Graciano and Mazuelo, this Spanish red Rioja wine is matured for 25-30 months in American oak barrels before a minimum of 3 years in bottle. Mature, velvety-smooth in the mouth and with great complexity. In a bottle with traditional wire covering; the flagship of the Faustino range. Minimize

Pure Viura, considered Riojas best white variety. Cool ferm ... Read more

Pure Viura, considered Riojas best white variety. Cool fermented in stainless steel and bottled young. A Spanish white wine Crisp and appley with a delicate, floral, spicy notes; tangy on the palate with rich fruit and a fresh finish. Minimize

Tempranillo from 3 estates in the Alavesa region is used to ... Read more

Tempranillo from 3 estates in the Alavesa region is used to produce this classic Rioja. Matured for 18 months in new American oak barrels followed by a further 6 months in bottle. A full and flavoursome Spanish red wine with toasty and spicy oak hints. Minimize

A young Rioja made using the classic Tempranillo grape. Thi ... Read more

A young Rioja made using the classic Tempranillo grape. This classic Spanish red wine is matured only a short time in oak prior to bottling. Minimize

A beautifully deep-coloured Spanish rose wine made using a ... Read more

A beautifully deep-coloured Spanish rose wine made using a blend of the red grapes Garnacha and Tempranillo. After a brief period on the skins, the grapes are fermented together. Bottled while young to retain its vigorous, youthful style. Minimize

A blend of Rondo and Dornfelder which enjoy the mild Sussex ... Read more

A blend of Rondo and Dornfelder which enjoy the mild Sussex climate to produce a smooth, velvety English red wine with plenty of red berry fruit flavours. Bookers Vineyard is a family run business started by Janet and Rodney Pratt in 1972 with only 3 acres of vines. Today this has expanded to a modest 22 acres and their daughter Samantha Linter has joined them as the head winemaker. Whilst the UK has experienced two poor summers in a row this 2006 wine has all the sunshine in it that many will hope for in 2009! Minimize

The Brand name itself dates from the mid-nineteenth century ... Read more

The Brand name itself dates from the mid-nineteenth century, when the wine was sold by Joseph Stone, a London grocer - one of the earliest examples of 'own label' retailing. The green ginger wine, however, is much older, manufactured according to recipes handed down from generation to generation. Minimize

White Burgundy wine made simple... straightforward Chardonn ... Read more

White Burgundy wine made simple... straightforward Chardonnay expressing the minerality expected from grapes grown in the region on a soft and unoaked palate. Minimize

Lillet is a French aperitif wine. It is a blend of 85% wine ... Read more

Lillet is a French aperitif wine. It is a blend of 85% wine and citrus liqueurs made from a variety of oranges. Lillet is matured in oak casks and available in red and white versions. While it has been produced since the late 1800s, the current formulation dates from 1987 (1990 for Red Lillet) and is relatively less bitter and sugary, and more fruit flavored, than the historical one. Minimize

When Chianti became a DOCG in 1984, it was a bottle of Ruff ... Read more

When Chianti became a DOCG in 1984, it was a bottle of Ruffino Chianti that wore the first warranty strip bearing the number 00000001. Even though this might not have been an intentional gesture, it seems to render a secret tribute, giving Ruffino and its Chianti first-born status in the appellation: this was the first wine produced by Ilario and Leopoldo, the founders, and a wine that has written many pages in Italian wine history. Made exclusively of Sangiovese grapes it shows floral and fruity notes that lead towards spicy scents of white pepper and hazelnuts. Minimize

This vintage of La Rioja Alta Vina Arana Reserva 200 is the ... Read more

This vintage of La Rioja Alta Vina Arana Reserva 200 is the ripest and richest for a number of years - yet tends to be overlooked. Leather and spiced oak aromas on the nose lead to mature fruit in perfect balance and a long mellow finish. Minimize

A fresh, dry, Italian sparkling wine made using the Prosecc ... Read more

A fresh, dry, Italian sparkling wine made using the Prosecco grape and showing the classic light, frothy fizz with aromas of apples and blossom. Packaged in a skittle shaped bottle with a gold and black label that looks simply stunning. Minimize

Tosca a rich red wine from Italy from the Abruzzo region. R ... Read more

Tosca a rich red wine from Italy from the Abruzzo region. Rich and elegant, this is a great red wine with meats and pasta. Minimize

A very fresh organic white wine from Italy made from 70% Ch ... Read more

A very fresh organic white wine from Italy made from 70% Chardonnay grapes. Minimize

Gran Reservas are the pinnacle of Rioja wines and a Gold me ... Read more

Gran Reservas are the pinnacle of Rioja wines and a Gold medal from London's International Wine Challenge endorses this beauty from Bodegas Primicia as the crème de la crème. From the impressive 2001 vintage, it is now in its prime! This wine's layers of delicious, barrel-aged complexity together with the softness of 6 years' maturity put it among the world's finest reds. Overflowing with silky berry fruit and smoky spice - it's as close to a perfect partner as you'll find for herb crusted roast lamb. Minimize

Much work is done in the vineyard to allow fully ripe grape ... Read more

Much work is done in the vineyard to allow fully ripe grapes to be selected for this New Zealand red wine. After a traditional red fermentation, designed to get the desired tannin profile, the wine undergoes 10 months ageing in a mixture of new and seasoned French and American oak barrels. Shows soft, ripe flavours of black plums, berry fruits and spice with a firm structure, and complex finish. Minimize

Produced from a blend of Pinot Noir and Raboso grapes (the ... Read more

Produced from a blend of Pinot Noir and Raboso grapes (the Raboso contributes by giving this Italian sparkling wine a rich pomegranate colour) grown in vineyards alongside the Piave river in the Veneto region. Shows red fruit flavours such as raspberry and cranberry on a deliciously soft and creamy palate. Minimize

Noilly Prat is a great tasting vermouth made from grape var ... Read more

Noilly Prat is a great tasting vermouth made from grape varieties that are exclusively Blancs de Blancs white wines, light and fruity. The wines are first matured separately in large oak casks inside the original storehouses first used in 1850. For eight months, contact with the oak strengthens the body of the wine. Lined up in a great courtyard in the open air, the barrels are exposed to the sun's rays, sea breezes and the chill of winter... and undergo a profound transformation. This transformation gives Noilly Prat is beautiful unique taste. Minimize

A beautiful coral Italian pink-wine, made using Corvina, Ro ... Read more

A beautiful coral Italian pink-wine, made using Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes which are left in contact with the juice for only 12 hours. Fermented in stainless steel and bottled early. A wine to enjoy while young and fresh, ideally slightly chilled. Minimize

Chateau de Camarsac is one of the most stunning properties ... Read more

Chateau de Camarsac is one of the most stunning properties of the Entre des Mers region of Bordeaux, owned by the Lurton family since 1973, they have done much to develop and market the fabulous wines from this historic estate. With over 50% Merlot in the blend, this is a soft approachable Claret yet with that wonderful depth and balance almost unique to Bordeaux wines. Minimize

A striking presentation featuring a silk screened bottle de ... Read more

A striking presentation featuring a silk screened bottle designed by American painter LeRoy Neiman evoking the image of Paris. 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, drawn only from the 3 main regions of the Grande Valle de la Marne, Cte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims. Reflecting the character of the French capital, a Champagne which exudes elegance, refinement and sheer style in abundance. Powerful and elegant fresh fruits, white flowers, honeysuckle and hazelnut aromas are backed by a well-balanced, full-flavoured and fresh palate, with a rich, elegant and silky long finish. Silver medal winner at both the Decanter World Wine Awards & International Wine Challenge 2009. Minimize

Wynns vineyards account for 70% of the unique Terra Rossa ' ... Read more

Wynns vineyards account for 70% of the unique Terra Rossa 'terroir' of the Coonawarra region. Orange blossom aromas are followed by grapefruit and a lively lemon and lime freshness, this Australian white wine shows some bottle development with some typically petrolly Riesling flavours, often found in older German wines. Cool fermented under controlled conditions with no oak contact. Minimize

Etchart was founded in Argentina in 1850 and owns some of t ... Read more

Etchart was founded in Argentina in 1850 and owns some of the highest vineyards in the world; many are over a mile above sea-level. This allows for a long ripening period for the grapes, as a result of the cool night temperatures, and allows the grapes to develop plenty of flavour whilst retaining a fresh acidity. A delightfully fruity ros wine that is quite full-bodied and intense. It has elegant, floral aromas of roses, with honeysuckle notes and red berry and cherry flavours on a well-constructed palate. Minimize

The free-draining and stony soils of Hawkes Bays famed Gimb ... Read more

The free-draining and stony soils of Hawkes Bays famed Gimblett Gravels region, together with warm summer temperatures and a long ripening season, are ideal for growing top quality Syrah. Very low yields contribute further to making this a New Zealand red wine of exceptional concentration and richness. Matured 18 months in French oak barrels giving a warm vanilla edge to the strong, powerful fruit and rich, yet supple, tannins. Minimize

This is just the kind of Italian red wine that inspired the ... Read more

This is just the kind of Italian red wine that inspired the expression Super Tuscan. A blend of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot most of which comes from Ruffinos Poggio Casciano estate, which houses their agronomy research centre. The grapes are vinified separately prior to blending and then aged for about 18 months in French oak barrels. Complex and intense bouquet of cherries, plums and blackberries, with a tremendous weight of fruit flavour, on a rich and velvety palate. Minimize

Garnacha from 4 vineyards (Latre, Guardia Miranda, Buil and ... Read more

Garnacha from 4 vineyards (Latre, Guardia Miranda, Buil and Planoa Salinas) high up in the Secastilla Valley in the north-east of the Somantano region are hand-harvested to make this incredibly concentrated and dense Spanish red wine. Aged for 10 months in French Allier oak barrels, this ruby-red wine with violet highlights shows layers of fleshy red and black fruits combined with a spicy, mineral character which lingers on the impressively long finish. Minimize

Produced from Chardonnay predominantly from the La Solatia ... Read more

Produced from Chardonnay predominantly from the La Solatia estate. After a cool fermentation this Italian white wine spends about a month on its lees when it develops a rich, rounded character. Harmonious, medium bodied with easy-going golden apple and yellow plum fruit flavours. Minimize