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Red Wines
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France
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Bordeaux
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LES TOURS DE LOUDENNE,
Médoc 2002
Aromas of red fruits in harmony with hints of toast &
vanilla. |
£20.50 |
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Beaujolais
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FLEURIE LE REPOSOIR, F.B.
Pierre Ferraud & Fils 2004/5
Still by far the most popular of all the Beaujolais Crus,
it has great character, flavour and a unique compatibility with
red and white meats. |
£20.95 |
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Rhône
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CÔTES DU RHÔNE ROUGE F.B.
E. Guigal 2003
This is no ordinary Côtes du Rhône made by Monsieur
Guigal, the man recognised as the top winemaker in the Rhône
Valley. It is hugely complex with a wonderful depth of fruit and
an exceptionally smooth finish – more like Châteauneuf-du-Pape. |
£20.50 |
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Burgundy
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BOURGOGNE ROUGE "Renommée", Remoissenet 1997
A wine of solid structure showing remarkably fresh Pinot flavours.
All the fruit coming from Chorey-lès-Beaune and the Côte
de Beaune. |
£19.95 |
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Italy
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SAN ANTONIO RED – MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO, DOC Casa Girelli 2004
A brilliant little wine, medium bodied with a hint of pepper
in the finish. Great for pasta with stronger sauces and cheese. |
£12.95 |
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NEBBIOLA D'ALBA, Pio Cesare 2003/4
A lovely balance between earthy rustic flavours and juicy
blackberries with a hint of chocolate, often referred to as a baby
Barolo. |
£31.00
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Spain |
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EL COTO CRIANZA, Rioja 2003
Outstanding wine, well balanced, full of good fruit flavour
combined with oak & vanilla traces, velvety and smooth. |
£17.25 |
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South
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ROCHEBURG SHIRAZ, Western Cape 2005
A smooth red that lingers on the tongue, complemented by a
subdued smokiness on the nose. |
£13.50 |
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Chile |
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MONTES CLASSIC SERIES MERLOT,
Aged in American oak, Colchagua Valley 2005
Complex with peppery notes, velvety with great structure and
a full and soft long finish. |
£16.45 |
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Argentina |
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KAIKEN MALBEC RESERVA, Mendoza 2005
A new acquisition by the Chilean house, Montes. Delicate flavours
of blueberries, cassis & a touch of mini, also chocolate &
coffee notes. |
£14.50 |
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Australia |
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GEOFF MERRIL CABERNET MERLOT,
McLaren Vale 2003/4
Well made wine, full bodied with Cabernet backbone and supported
by classic ripe berry Merlot . |
£15.25 |
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SNAPPER POINT SHIRAZ/MALBEC,
South Eastern Australia 2004
Typical peppery characteristics from the Shiraz are beautifully
balanced by the ripe, black flavours of the Malbec, producing a
wonderfully smooth and silky wine. |
£14.25 |
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ANGUS 'THE BULL' CABERNET SAUVIGNON,
Aberdeen Wine Company, Victoria 2004
Brainchild of ex-Scot Hamish MacGowan. This stunning, rich
& powerful wine screams out to be drunk with all red meats and
in particular, steak. |
£19.95 |
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New
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ESK VALLEY BLACK LABEL, MERLOT/CABERNET/MALBEC 2004
Full bodied and rich, this deeply coloured wine has a bouquet
of plums, red fruits, dried herbs and a hint of oak. |
£22.75 |
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