Legenda Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2005
In the 19th Century the limestone slopes of Cahul were renowned for their glorious reds - served at Russia's Imperial Court between glasses of Roederer Cristal Champagne and Chateau d'Yquem. With help from all of you, Moldova's 'lost' vineyards of th...
| Legenda Pinot Noir 2005
Legenda Pinot Noir comes from the remote vineyards of the Tvarditsa Estate in distant Moldova - way off the well-trodden wine map, but oozing winemaking history that goes back over 2000 years. In more recent times these ancient vineyards supplied the...
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La Grange Saint Martin 2005
Taste the richness of La Grange St. Martin 2005, and you'll be glad you did. Deliciously concentrated, old-vine fruit, hand-harvested from vineyards owned by the world's greatest Chateauneuf-du-Pape estate ... "hauntingly perfect" says Robert Parker....
| Champs des Princes 2005
We're thrilled to offer you a genuine buying coup from the southern French town of Orange, home of the Rhone's most famously evocative red, Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Champs des Princes is a rich, spicy mouthfiller crafted by rising star Ralph Garcin, who...
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El Bombero 2006
The 2005 topped the Customer Poll yet again last year ... and we fully expect the 2006 vintage to continue its winning streak! It's the ancient Garnacha vines of remote Cari?ena, the brilliance of winemaker Javier Domecque and yields lower than Gran...
| Blush de l'Ardeche 2006
First made in '91, the glorious Spring-fresh Blush de l'Ardeche just gets better and better. Made from the noble Cabernet grape, it has an intense colour and a richness of blackcurrant flavour that evokes thoughts of warm Summer evenings. Add the qu...
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Tomas Abad Amontillado Sherry
Layered with fig, nut and vanilla flavours, this gorgeous Amontillado is bursting with fresh nutty hints! The luxuriously dark colour comes from patient ageing in barrel. Serve chilled with stuffed olives and smoked almonds.
| Sacristia Oloroso 1/7
Rich and flavoursome Oloroso - it's the exposure to oxygen causes the wine to darken and develop rich, nutty flavours that make it so different from dry, Fino sherries. And Valdespino stakes a claim as the oldest Sherry bodega - the family have been ...
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Albastrele Pinot Grigio 2006
Made from handpicked, 100% organic grapes, Albastrele captures all the fresh, crisp character that makes Pinot Grigio so delicious. A Sauvignon-like zing keeps this gem whistle-clean and thoroughly refreshing. A favourite of the Tsars, Moldovan wine...
| Fragolino
"You simply must try Fragolino ... our most unique red ever!" This traditional lightly sparkling speciality from the Italian region for fizz has a uniquely fruity secret - a gentle infusion of strawberries. We fell in love with Fragolino instantly .....
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Sierra Secastilla 2004
In Spain's terrific 2004 vintage, pure Garnacha, hand-picked from high-altitude 62 year-old vines, was vinified by hugely accoladed winemaker Pedro Aibar, matured in fine oak at Parker-rated winery Vi?as del Vero - officially the best in Spain's most...
| Thierry Lesne Gamay 2006
Well known for his delicious, elegant Champagnes made from delightful Pinot Noir, Thierry Lesne has turned his hand to mastering another charming grape , also Burgundian in origin. The traditional grape of Beaujolais, Gamay produces wonderful soft, ...
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Bourg Lachamps Chardonnay 2006
Tucked away, just to the west of the southern Rhone valley lies the Ardeche. Despite its proximity to this famous French region, the area has remained relatively unknown to most, yet it produces some excellent value, quality wines. These are apprecia...
| Cuvee du Vatican Blanc 2006
Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, whilst much rarer, can be just as intense, complex and compelling as this famous village's reds. We've been tracking the successes of Jean-Marc Diffonty for over a decade now and his '06 is up there with the finest. Americ...
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Cuvee du Vatican 2006
Chateauneuf-du-Pape falls into two broad categories - intensely flavoured traditional styles and lighter, modern incarnations. This is very much the former. Parker loves Vatican's "powerful, rich, in-your-face style of wine" as much as we do but suc...
| Domaine de Nalys Les Dix Salmees 2006
"Domaine de Nalys is excellent ... its reds are disarmingly lush, seductive and delicious" (Robert Parker) This stunning Chateauneuf is from one of the region's oldest estates and has been turning heads for decades with its rich, full-flavoured yet ...
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Clos du Bois de Menge 2006
"Gigondas offers excellent value ... the best are remarkably similar to Chateauneuf-du-Pape" (Jancis Robinson). A ringing endorsement echoed by all who try these full-throttle Rhone reds. Indeed, such is their power, Burgundy (as recently as the late...
| Vallon des Gravettes 2006
Tired of the same old round of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc? Pep up your palate with lovely, racy, multi-layered wine from one of the most exciting best value wine regions in France. The high valley of the Ardeche lies an hour's driv...
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Dominio Serradal 2006
Remarkably reminiscent of fine Sancerre but with an added concentration of ripe fruit - and a far lower price tag. This mouthwatering bargain boasts many impressive credentials: multi medal-winning winemaker, hand-picked, top-vintage fruit from reall...
| Domaine de la Maurelle 2003
In the words of Decanter magazine, Gigondas "out-muscles all other Rhone villages" - and that includes Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The blockbusting 14.5% La Maurelle is a classic three grape blend of Grenache Syrah and Mourvedre. Powerfully flavoured with w...
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