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LIGHT 'n' FRUITY <A---E---J> FULL BODIED



CABERNET SAUVIGNON

41. "LAS ESTRELLAS" Santa Emillana
Lots of typical Chilean Cabernet varietal character showing fresh tart black and redcurrants on the nose with leafy, red pepper undertones. Quite soft and fruity showing characteristic 'cigar box' qualities. Good depth and structure as luightly dry tannins complete the finish on this quaffable glass of grape juice.


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CHILE
2007

£15.45

SYRAH & GRENACHE

42. "COTES DU VENTOUX". GEORGE DARRIAUD
Transferred to barrel for 12 months maturation and the result is outstanding. Mellow spicy Syrah characteristics backed by the full fruity flavours from the Grenache are in perfect harmony. The wine is smooth and rich with creamy vanilla and is like a treasure trove for the inquisitive palate.


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FRANCE
2005

£16.85

MOURVEDRE & GRENACHE AL

43. "BRAMPTON OVR" RUSTENBERG WINES
Harvested from slopes of Simonsberg Mountain aged in 2 and 3 year old barriques for 15 months. Aromas of blackberries and plums follow through to a richly spiced palate with chocolate and mocha adding complexity to a long finish.


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SOUTH AFRICA
2006

£19.10

NEBBIOLO BAROLO

44. "PATRES" SAN SILVESTRO
The most powerful and dramatic expression of the Nebbiolo grape, from the town of the same name 9 miles south of Alba in Piedmont. Rich concentrated and heady wine with pronounced tannins and acidity. Widely termed (one of several) the wine of kings, the king of wines by its more avid admirers.


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ITALY
2003

£39.95

SHIRAZ & CABERNET

45. 'LAKEFIELD' SOUTH EASTERN. CRANSWICK ESTATE
The twin red grape varieties complement each other to create a mellow unity, complex plum like characters with the uniquely Shiraz touch of spice. Featuring the visionary artisit Garry Duncan's image of the Wetland Water Rat.


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AUSTRALIA
2007

£13.80

MERLOT & SANGIOVESE

46. "LIMARI VALLEY" CASA TAMAYA
85% Merlot and 15% Sangiovese, estate grown and hand picked. Deep firm red colour gives the wine a noble stature further enhanced by attractive bouquet of black cherries. Wonderfully smooth palate, elegant tannins that provide the balance and structure of this harmonious wine.


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CHILE
2006

£16.35

MERLOT

47. "SARANTOS MERLOT" South Eastern
Sarantos Wines

Manging to keep the tradition of Sarantos alive by putting together a wine vibrant enough to excite the senses by providing a hint of French Oak. This wine is both brilliant in colour and fresh in ripe berry and cherry aromas. These exciting aromas carry on through to the palate and the finish is soft, smooth and lingering.


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AUSTRALIA
2005

£19.50

PINOT NOIR

48. 'RESERVE' BIO VALLEY. AGOSTINO
Classic Pinot Noir aged for 6 months in oak. Unusually for Chile this is tending to Old World in style with a very elegant and quite complex expression of fruit on the palate, showing a delicious fusion of fresh raspberries and cherries with a hint of vanilla and oak.


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CHILE
2006

£19.85

CARMENERE

49. "RESERVA VINA RAVANAL". Colchagua Valley
Representing the pinnacle of their winemakers creative art. 12 months in American & French Oak, intense, inky colour while aromas of redcurrants and raspberries intrigue the senses. On the palate rich fruit flavours, well integrated oak and silky tannins.


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CHILE
2005

£21.25

SANGIOVESE & MALVASIA

50. CHIANTI "GENTILESCO" CANTINE BONACCHI
Minimum 85% Sangiovese with 15% Malvasia grapes from hillside vineyards near Siena. Ruby red in colour, medium-bodied, soft, harmonious and velvety with a fruity bouquet reminiscent of violets.


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ITALY
2006

£17.75

SHIRAZ

51. "MURPHYS" BIG RIVERS. TRENTHAM ESTATE
Yes, they truly are of Irish decent even featured in the Kinsale Wine Museum. The Murphy family have grown grapes in the Murray Darling region since 1909 and build on this experience to create fruit driven easy drinking wines. Ripe berry fruit aromas, cracked black pepper, and a soft rich finish with a subtle hint of spice.


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AUSTRALIA
2006

£18.20

SYRAH & MOURVEDRE

52. "MINERVOIS". Les Moulin des Nonnes
Organic. 70% Syrah, 30% Mourvedre. After a 30 day maceratin and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. 60% is then matured in French and American barriques for 12 months. The careful vinification results in a full bodied wine with clear herbal notes, a hint of vanilla and crushed red fruit characters on the palate.


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FRANCE
2005

£22.90

TEMPRANILLO & MERLOT

53. "SENORIO DE LAZAN RESERVA" Bodega Pirineos
80% French Oak and 20% American Oak, aged for 14 months. The bottle ageing was for a minimum of a further 3 years. Brilliant red cherry colour. Aromas of ripe fruit and fruits of the forest. Balsamic flavours and spices with soft hints of toasted oak.Tannins both structured and persistent yet pleasurable .


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SPAIN
2001

£27.15

GAMAY

54. BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGE. Manoir du Carra
A decidedly upmarket Beaujolais from a Boutique grower using very low yielding 'old' (over 40 years) vines., presented with wonderful flavour and concentration for the Gamay. Superb red purple blue tints. The bouquet is intense with aromas of small red fruit bursting through to intense cherries on the palate.


FRANCE
2006

£20.95

SHIRAZ

55. "SIMPLY SHIRAZ" LANGUEDOC. BOUTINOT WINES
More New World in style than you would expect from France, ripe, juicy upfront fruit. Spicy, sit back, drink, relax and bask.


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FRANCE
2007

£14.45

TEMPRANILLO & GARNACHA

56. RIOJA CRIANZA "BARRIQUE AGED" HEREDAD UGARTE
Made mainly from the Tempranillo (90%) grape with a small proportion of Garnacha (10%), to add weight. 14 months in small oak barriques and 6 months ageing in bottle. Ugarte's Crianza has a fine intense colour and the soft, open, oaky nose that is so typical of the better wines from this region.


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SPAIN
2004

£24.00

ZINFANDEL

57. WINSTON HILL. Central Valley
Fruit is sourced from the warmer Lodi region of the Central Valley. A rich powerful wine with an almost port like spicy nose. Great depth of flavour, a subtle hint of oak adding to the soft round finish.

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CALIFORNIA
2006

£15.30