| 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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D
CHILE
2007
£15.45
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| 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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E
FRANCE
2005
£16.85
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| 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.
|
D
SOUTH AFRICA
2006
£19.10
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| 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.
|
F
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.
|
H
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.
|
D
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.
|
E
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.
|
C
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.
|
G
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.
|
F
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.
|
G
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.
|
D
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 .
|
E
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.
|
E
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.
|
D
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.

|
H
CALIFORNIA
2006
£15.30
|