Rosemount Estate Show Reserve Chardonnay 2006 Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Wonderful now with roast turkey, oriental stir-fries as well as oysters, lobster or salmon.This wine shows defined peachy fruit with layers of biscuit, and finely textured interleaved oak flavours. It will continue to improve over the next five years...
| Masson Blondelet 2006 Pouilly-Fumé, Loire, France
An excellent example of a Pouilly-Fumé, made from Sauvignon Blanc and similar to Sancerre.Crisp, elegant, versatile and well-structured straight Sauvignon Blanc from this dedicated grower in the heart of the Loire's Central Vineyards. The classic mat...
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Domaine Bégude Chardonnay 2006 Limoux, South of France
A subtly textured deliciously crisp and fruity Chardonnay with surprising finesse. This cool-climate French Chardonnay is grown following organic and biodynamic principles on the slopes of the Pyrenees. Long cool vinification and ageing in oak barrel...
| Catena Chardonnay 2006 Mendoza, Argentina
Arguably one of the most expressive Argentinian white wines available today.A deliciously rich, broad, tropical fruit flavoured wine made with grapes from prime low-yielding vines given long, cool fermentation with natural wild yeast and aged in 100%...
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Cave de Buxy Les Coères 2005/06 Montagny Premier Cru, Burgundy, France
This premier cru is full of flavour and absolutely typical of its genre.An excellent premier cru Chardonnay from the Côte Chalonnaise in the south of Burgundy. This wine shows plenty of concentrated citrus and melon fruit flavours and a round, smooth...
| Jackson Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2006/07 Marlborough, New Zealand
A medal-winning Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc that's high in quality and low in quantity.There is never a huge amount of this Wairau valley estate wine, and it never disappoints. Crunchy gooseberry and kiwi fruit with a cleansing minerally finish. A pe...
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Cape Mentelle Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Margaret River, W Australia
A Western Australia 'SSB' from the team responsible for Cloudy Bay.This Bordeaux blend reflects the cool maritime climate and gravel soils. Succulent orange and lemon fruit flavours have a pungent nettle and basil character, tempered by stylish smok...
| Wolf Blass Presidents Selection Chardonnay 2007 S Australia
The finished wine is a well-balanced Chardonnay with a soft lingering finish.Vibrant pale yellow in colour. Intense aromas of peach and melon are supported by well-handled French and American oak. The full-bodied palate is rich with tropical fruit fl...
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Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Marlborough, New Zealand
Outstanding New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc bursting with juicy gooseberry flavours.This is a superb New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc showing an array of tropical fruit aromas. Bursting with ripe citrus, gooseberry and passion fruit flavours on the palate, an...
| Louis Jadot 2006 Meursault, Burgundy, France
Meursault is one of the three classic white wine villages of the Côte d'Or. This creamy white is made from 100% Chardonnay has a seductive nose, a buttery palate with notes of honey and ripe, juicy fruit flavours. It benefits from oak barrel fermenta...
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Domaine William Fèvre 2005/06 Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons, Burgundy, France
Premier Cru Chablis of the highest order.Domaine William Fevre have excellent vineyard holdings in the premier cru Chablis classification. The pedigree of Vaillons shows in the classic mineral character with just a hint of oak, typical of the domaine...
| Fiano di Avellino dei Feudi di San Gregorio 2006 Campania, Italy
Perhaps this is one of the real stellar grapes of the future! A very highly rated wine.Fiano, when made carefully with low yields, can produce a stunning wine typified by an aromatic, peachy bouquet and powerful stone fruit flavours. This is one of t...
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Château Bastor-Lamontagne 2003/04 Sauternes, Bordeaux, France (sweet)
A traditional dessert wine that will go superbly with white fruit or blue cheese.A classically-made Sauternes from an estate with a growing reputation in an area renowned for its justifiably expensive wines. Try with fruit desserts, but equally pleas...
| Château Maris Vieilles Vignes 2006 Minervois Cru La Livinière , South of France
A smooth but powerful biodynamic wine made from Syrah grapes.Wine maker Robert Eden is passionate about the environment and he practises biodynamic viticulture in his La Livinière vineyards. The resultant wine, made from Syrah vines, is smooth yet po...
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Bouchard Père et Fils 2006 Fleurie, Burgundy, France
A classic Fleurie - delicious fruity flavours with plenty of juicy acidity.This excellent Beaujolais has fruity and juicy summer berry flavours with soft tannins. Structured with some mouth-feel, it is a great food wine complementing a wide range of ...
| Domaine Pascal Maillard 2005 Chorey-lès-Beaune, Burgundy, France
A spicy, medium bodied Pinot Noir from the Côte d'Or. Try with duck.A welcome return to our list. Chorey-lès-Beaune is a lesser-known appellation just to the north of Beaune in the Côte d'Or. In the right hands, it produces wonderfully soft and spicy...
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Bonterra Merlot 2004/05 Mendocino County, California, USA
Bonterra Vineyard wines are made from top quality organically grown grapes.This Merlot has a rich, full, plum and spice nose, with beautiful silky-textured wood tannins adding to the harmony, complexity and depth of the lasting finish. Limited availa...
| Bonterra Zinfandel 2006 Mendocino County, California, USA
This organic Zinfandel originates from Mendocino in northern California.The warm hospitable climate allows the grapes to grow organically. The wine is a classic elegant Zinfandel with rich, spicy berry fruits. Enjoy with spicy or tomato based pastas ...
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Clos Saint-Michel 2006 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France
A robust and powerful classic wine from the southern Rhône. The high-toned Grenache fruit of this Châteauneuf-du-Pape is underpinned by more generous and ample Syrah and rustic Mourvèdre. The result is a spicy and vibrant wine which could accompany s...
| Charles Joguet, Les Petites Roches 2006 Chinon, Loire, France
A 100% Cabernet Franc from one of the best producers in Chinon.This is a crunchy Cabernet Franc made from young vines in a carbonic maceration style giving a delightfully juicy wine showing raspberry and blackcurrant flavours. It is approachable, yet...
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