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2008
Shiraz, Parra Jiminez - La Mancha, Spain
This Shiraz has
benefited from the region's hot, sunny summers and has oodles of lightly
spiced, blue fruits. A very versatile, crowd-pleaser. |
£10.00/bottle
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2006 The Ruins
Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon, Bon Cap - Robertson, South Africa
A complex wine with backbone and substance. Elegant and structured,
this wine is perfect with spicy red meat dishes and bean
casseroles. |
£10.20/bottle
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2007 The Ruins
Pinotage, Bon Cap - Robertson, South Africa
A medium
structured Pinotage, deep red in colour with sweet ripe prune and red and black
cherry flavours. Light oak and silky tannins make this wine an ideal
"lifestyle" wine for everyday enjoyment. |
£10.20/bottle
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2005
Adobe Cabernet Sauvignon, Emiliana Orgánico - Chile
Ripe red fruits with cherries and dried fruits on the palate with
evidence of oak ageing. This adds complexity along with the fully ripe tannins.
An excellent value wine. |
£10.45/bottle
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2005 Adobe Merlot,
Emiliana Orgánico - Chile
This Merlot has plenty
of structure and body, delivering plum and black cherry fruit flavours. A
delicious mouthful!
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£10.45/bottle
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2004 Adobe
Carmenere, Emiliana Orgánico - Chile
A well
structured, medium-intensity wine that has had partial oak ageing. Ripe, sweet
fruits with a spicy touch on the finish. A very good food wine. |
£10.45/bottle
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2004 Adobe Syrah,
Emiliana Orgánico - Chile
This new arrival from
Alvaro Espinosa is plum red in colour and has ripe, spicy dark red berry fruit
flavours. |
£10.45/bottle
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2004
Mas de Longchamps, Vin de Pays des Bouches du Rhône - South West
France
Quaffable, cheerful wine with mellow fruits and
rounded tannins. Not at all complicated, just sheer drinking
pleasure!
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£10.50/bottle
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2007 Miral Rosso,
Nero d'Avola - Sicily
Soft, sun-ripened fruit with
classic Italian bite and herby edge of the Nero d'Avola grape. |
£11.25/bottle
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2007
Rioja Navardia, Bodegas Bagordi - Spain
This classic
Tempranillo is spicy, toasty aromas, rich, warm red fruit flavours and a
smooth, oaky finish. |
£11.65/bottle
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2006 Rioja
Livor, Ijalba - Spain
100% Tempranillo. Consistently
good, this is extremely inviting in every way. As smooth as velvet it is liquid
cherry ice cream with a warming, lingering finish. The Livor is not
overpowering and yet has sufficient presence to be enjoyed with or without
food. |
£11.99/bottle
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2006
Beaujolais Villages, Domaine des Côtes de La Molière, Perraud -
Burgundy, France
This Gamay has an earthy character but
also oodles of mouth-watering raspberry fruit. Perfect to be drunk with herb
sausages or roast ham.
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£12.20/bottle
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2006
Bordeaux Supérieur, L'Ecuyer de Couronneau - Bordeaux,
France
Merlot-dominated it has been made with
'easy-drinking' very much in mind. Ripe, soft merlot fruits
dominate. |
£12.30/bottle
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2006
Valpolicella, Fasoli Gino - Italy
Competely unoaked this
is full of cherry and redcurrant fruit. Made by the supremely talented Fasoli
Gino family it's easy taste how well cared for the vineyards are. |
£12.35/bottle
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2006
Coteaux du Tricastin, Château des Estubiers Rouge, M Chapoutier -
Rhône, France
A lovely presence of red stewed
cherry fruit with lovely spicy, peppery aromas. Candied fruit tastes in the
mouth. A very elegant wine. |
£12.60/bottle
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2008 Five
Plots Shiraz, OVA - Victoria, Australia
Deliciously
ripe, forward Ozzie red with succulent, juicy fruits.
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£12.65/bottle
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2008
Jamberoo Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon, OVA - Victoria, Australia
Juicy
blackberry flavours, smooth tannins and an appealing finish. |
£12.99/bottle
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2008 Monty's Red,
Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes - Roussillon, France
Monty's second vintage of red is made from old vine Carignan, with 5%
Syrah and a touch of Grenache and Maccabeu, all of which were all harvested
together. A wine of true character. |
£12.99/bottle
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2004 Rioja
Crianza, Ijalba - Spain
Sensuously smooth, this wine is
pure raspberry fruit, with intense fruit and a pure, creamy finish which
lingers in the palate. A great choice for those who love the really ripe,
full-flavoured style. Highly recommended. |
£12.99/bottle
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2005
Rioja Semi-Crianza, Usoa de Bagordi - Spain
Smooth,
well-structured organic Tempranillo with warm, ripe berry fruit flavours and
supple, spicy tannins. |
£13.25/bottle
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2005 Casa de
Mouraz Tinto, Dao - Portugal
One of the big (but short!)
names of Portuguese wine is full in the mouth with a distinctly velvety feel,
well balanced fruit and soft tannins.
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£13.30/bottle
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2005
Côtes du Rhône, Domaine Clos de Caveau - Rhône,
France
Earthy and robust, with black cherry flavour and
hints of rich fruitcake, this is perfect with a hearty meat or bean stew.
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£13.70/bottle
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2007
Beaujolais, Domaine de Buis-Rond - Burgundy, France
This
is a warm and flavoursome light to medium red with plenty of colour. It has a
good fruity Gamay character and a luscious bouquet of ripe cherries. Delicious
served cool in summer, or on its own at any time. |
£13.75/bottle
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2004 Les
Demoiselles de Falfas, Côtes de Bourg - Bordeaux, France
Made from 100% Merlot, this is a sturdy claret, ripe and satisfying.
Great with beef. Excellent value for money. |
£13.85/bottle
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2004 Cahors Solis,
Mathieu Cosse - South West France
Surprisingly
structured for an unoaked wine: dark, brooding and full of plum and wild berry
flavours. Drink with chunky stews. |
£14.20/bottle
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2005 Chinon,
Château de la Bonnelière, Plouzeau - Loire, France
Vibrant ruby appearance and distinctive black cherry aromas. In the
mouth the fruit is well-balanced and refreshing with a ripe, liquorice
finish.is fruity and full bodied. Its aromatic strength and quality of its
tanin makes it a wine which will keep. |
£14.65/bottle
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2004 Mas de
Gourgonnier, Les Baux de Provence - South West France
Appetising aromas of Provençal herbs (bay leaves; thyme);
generous black cherry and raspberry flavours. Mas de Gourgonnier is a star of
Les Baux de Provence, a sleepy little appellation south of
Châteauneuf-du-Pape. An excellent wine to challenge the finest from
Rhône and Bordeaux.
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£14.70/bottle
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2004 Rioja
Graciano, Ijalba - Spain
Made from the graciano grape -
rarely seen as a single variety. Spicy and very aromatic. |
£14.85/bottle
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2007 Quinta do Coa
Tinto, CARM, Douro - Portugal
Full of aromas of ripe
black fruits, blueberries and mulberries, with hints of fennel and wood spice.
It tastes of black fruits, with a rich texture and complex flavours on the
finish. Will keep improving. |
£15.30/bottle
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2005 Morellino de
Scansano DO, Serpaia - Tuscany, Italy
Imagine a richer
broad-shouldered Chianti with warm spicy bramble and blackcurrant fruit.
Excellent depth and ripe, rounded tannins with cherry notes. This is a very
smart Tuscan buy! |
£15.50/bottle
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2006 Serpaiolo IGT,
Rosso di Toscano, Serpaia - Tuscany, Italy
Made from a
blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot, this is a biodynamic wine of superb
quality and character. Fantastic 'junior' super-Tuscan, the only thing 'junior'
is the price! |
£15.50/bottle
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2005
Bourgogne Rouge, Les Champs de L'Abbaye, Alain Hasard - Burgundy,
France
This is quite a heavy-weight Pinot Noir, rich and
quite masculine in style which will improve with age (drink from 2009-2012).
Lovely subtle, delicate nose of smoke and spices. In the mouth the acidity
blends with the intense fruit flavours with a light and silky texture.
Concentrated and very good length. It would benefit from decanting for an hour
or two before enjoying.
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£15.85/bottle
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2001
Vacqueyras, Domaine Saint Henri - Rhône, France
Lovely ripe raspberry fruit nose. A fruit bomb on the plate. Loads of
ripe fruit. Big structure, long and intense. |
£16.45/bottle
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2004
Château Falfas, Côtes de Bourg - Bordeaux, France
Punchy
blackberry fruits abound with secondary notes of juniper berries. The tannins
are firm and fleshy, mellowing over time. Great structure, it is a wine made to
last and while it is very good with food now, it will improve over
time. |
£17.45/bottle
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2004 Givry
Rouge, Domaine Guy Chaumont - Burgundy, France
Earthy,
almost savoury characters in this concentrated, cranberry-scented red Burgundy.
Excellent with food. |
£17.45/bottle
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2005
Chianti Classico, Monte Bernardi, Panzano - Italy
This
Chianti is an intense ruby colour with forest fruit scents on the nose,
sustained by the typical acidity and tannin of the Sangiovese grape on the
finish. Perfect with red meat, or with a plate of aged cheese or your favourite
Tuscan anti-pasto.
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£17.70/bottle
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2005 Kuyen, Alvaro
Espinoza - Chile
A vigorous blend of Syrah and Cabernet.
Mouthfilling black fruit flavours with lingering substance. |
£17.95/bottle
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2005
Crozes-Hermitage, Les Meysonniers, M Chapoutier - Rhône,
France
Red fruits and blackcurrants on the nose with
hints of violets. Warm and round with flavours of stewed fruits and
vanilla. |
£18.85/bottle
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2001
Saint-Emilion, Château Moulin de Lagnet - Bordeaux, France
This organic Saint-Emilion is medium-bodied, with classic hints of
eucalyptus and mint on the nose and intense red fruit flavours. For drinking
now. |
£19.99/bottle
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2007 Leah
Pinot Noir, Seresin - Marlborough, New Zealand
Rich and
spicy with a warm oak and chocolate richness. Vibrant cherry fruit with a flash
of spicy citrus zest on the finish. |
£20.40/bottle
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2005
Mount Benson Syrah, M Chapoutier - Australia
Complex
with black fruit aromas with peppery and smoky notes. Very soft and rounded
structure with discreet tannins. This fruity wine is ready to drink now but
should improve after 2-3 years cellar ageing. It is a new style of Syrah
(Shiraz) in Australia, a wine of great finesse.
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£20.45/bottle
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2007 Morgon,
Marcel Lapierre - Burgundy, France
This has beautifully
pure old viney, 100% gamay fruit, enhanced by six months ageing in casks. It is
bottled without fining or filtration. |
£23.65/bottle
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2004 Antiyal, Alvaro
Espinoza - Chile
Great depth of colour and flavour made
from Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah. Outstanding. |
£31.70/bottle
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2005
Châteauneuf du Pape, M Chapoutier - Rhône, France
A
massive, rich, complex monster of a wine. The long silky smooth finish makes
you come back for another sip. Stunning wine. |
£31.70/bottle
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