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Back the cold and rain for a bit it would seem! But we have an absolute beauty to cheer you all up. Today we would like to put a spotlight on our amazing...
Fleur de Clinet, Pomerol 2010
This has a very ripe, somehow rather airy notes that seems to float along the ether. Mouth-coating tannins, very ripe and rounded, quite opulent with a touch of spice, dark vibrant black fruits interwoven with black plum and cassis, leading to a well-defined, peppery finish. Very fine.
Château CLINET is one of the most prestigious estates of the Pomerol wine region, set amongst the finest parcels of this well-known plateau.
Located 40km to the east of Bordeaux, on the right bank of the Garonne River, its gravelly clay soil makes Pomerol the terroir of the finest Merlots in the world. The natural resources required to produce the exceptional quality of our grapes, simply cannot be reproduced anywhere else on earth.
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Why not come on down and get a great deal on some of our bin-ends? 10% off of these 3 wines for the next week. Don't take too long as there isn't much left!
Esk Valley Gimblett Gravels Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec 2012
This is a full bodied and rich Hawkes Bay blend. Densely coloured, it has a bouquet of dark fruits and subtle oak seasoning while the palate is softly textured and generous in nature. Due to its well ripened tannins the wine can be enjoyed young , although it also shows the potential to age gracefully for many years gaining further complexity.
De Loach Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2012
Revealing a beautiful bright ruby colour, the 2012 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir has a soft fruity approach. It pleases with aromas of red cherries, candied fruit and pecans. The taste builds with flavours of red liquorice and a touch of plum. Medium-bodied and silky, this wine has the perfect balance of structure and acidity.
Nicolas Perrin Viognier 2015
This Viognier has a lovely pale golden robe with bright undertones. Very aromatic on the nose, it offers wonderful notes of citrus fruit and white flowers. On the palate, the style of the wine is quite lean, tense and mineral as opposed to a more buttery and full bodied style of viognier. The finish is long and mouthwatering with fabulous flavours of apple and almond.
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Situated in south-eastern France the Northern Cote du Rhone has a moderate to cool continental climate and is responsible for some of the best (if not the best!) world-wide produced Syrah. Here Syrah is at the very northern limit of where it can ripen successfully. This cooler climate results in wines that are leaner yet more complex than the Australian cousins.
They are typically characterized by sour black fruit and black olives flavours complemented by a peppery and earthy profile which evolves into complex meaty and leather aromas as they age. These wines are capable of very long term (in some cases - Hermitage, Cote-Rotie - even more than a Bordeaux) bottle aging.
With Cote-Rotie and Hermitage commanding top-prices, Saint Joseph represent an example of great value Northern Rhone Syrah made in a more fruity and consumer-friendly style.
Our Colombo & Fils Saint Joseph 2013 at £15.95 is made using traditional vinification techniques and oak barrels aging for a minimum period of 12 months. The result is a wine with an elegant and lively structure complemented by aromas and flavours of cassis, black olives tapenade lifted by peppery and clove notes.
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Finally we have some sunshine on a Saturday! Time to kick back and just do nothing. What you could do is grab yourself a bottle of...
Bodega Colome Estate Malbec 2014
Deep bright red with a magenta hue. Aromas of black and red fruits including blackberries, blackcurrants, raspberries and cherries, with touches of violet floral notes and hints of spices and minerals. Fresh and fruity on the palate with muscular structure and round, velvety tannins. A fine, delicate yet lengthy finish
And remember there is always 15% off on a case of 12, mixed or all the same!
Cheers!
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So as some of you know we recently had an influx of new Italian wines. The vast majority of which were of the red variety but we did get a couple of absolutely amazing whites!
Gavi di Gavi La Chiara 2015 @ £13.95
Pale lemon with green tints. Elegant bouquet with hints of apple and floral notes. The palate is medium bodied with citrus, galia melon and apricot flavours, backed by good acidity and the classic Gavi taste of bitter almonds.
Pinot Grigio, Corte Giara 2015 @ £8.95
Light and delicate on the nose, characterised by a subtle elegant floral nuance followed by hints of golden delicious apples and distinctive vegetal notes. Dry and medium-bodied, the palate faithfully reflects the nose, being tangy and satisfying, while at the same time simple and exceedingly enjoyable.
Why not come down and give them a go? Or they are both available with free home delivery to the immediate 5-miles surrounding the shop.
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After yesterdays rather odd weather we've begun the day with a little bit of sunshine! As our suggestion for the day, why not try...
Palazzo della Torre Veronese 2013 by Allegrini @ £18.95
Ruby red in colour, Palazzo della Torre has enticing aromas of cherry with rich dark chocolate notes. Velvety in texture, it is well-balanced and offers ripe, juicy dark fruit, with silky tannins and refreshing acidity. This wine has the potential to age for at least ten years.
All of Allegrini's impeccable wines are produced from estate-grown fruit from their 90 hectares of vineyard in the communes of Sant' Ambrogio and Fumane. Across the range and from vintage to vintage, they have superb fruit, balance, intensity, length, elegance, tipicity and, above all, drinkability. Each wine has winemaker Franco Allegrini's distinct stamp of quality, but every one has its own distinctive character. They are among the elite of the world's best producers of red wines. The family has been growing grapes in Valpolicella for several generations, and the estate in its current form was founded by Giovanni Allegrini.
