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Sacchetto Pinot Grigio Venezie IGT 7.47

This Pinot Grigio is easily among Italy's most thrilling. It's bursting with ripe aromas and packed with fruit, a hint of white pepper and spice. We have tasted dozens of similar wines recently but none has the character to compare to this wine's exotic richness. Among northern Italian wine regions, the Veneto is second only to Piedmont and its wines - from Valpolicella to Soave - enjoy an international reputation. Increasingly however, it's Pinot Grigio that every wine lover wants - coveted for its elegant, refreshing, easy-drinking charm. In the beautiful, hilly vineyards that look down towards Venice and the Adriatic, the Pinot Grigio grape performs at its best - revelling in the moderate climate and long hours of Summer sun. The new winery that is today equipped with the most modern technology has been granted the ISO 9002 certificate of quality. Vintage: Grapes: Region: Harvest: 2010 100% Pinot Grigio Veneto, Italy 3rd week of September

Vinification: Soft pressing of the grapes. Fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Presentation: In a clear glass French style bottle. Serve: Chilled at 8-10C as an aperitif or to accompany fish soups, grilled fish, seafood, dishes based on mushrooms and oriental food. Taste: A delightful, dry white wine with a fresh, fruit driven flavour and mineral characters, with a round and softly spicy flavour.

Lucarelli Old Vines Primitivo Manduria Pazzia

20.87

Terre di Sava was recently purchased by a group of wine lovers who joined forces to rescue a treasured winery from financial difficulties. Establishing themselves in 2008 in Puglia they built upon an already incredible tradition of viticulture and wine production. The investors knew the heritage and potential of this unique land and were able to capitalise on the best aspects of the terroir, climate and unfaltering human endeavour to produce some of the regions best wines. The village of Sava is at the centre of the Primitivo di Manduria DOC, an area renowned for the production of exceptional, fruit driven reds made from the indigenous Primitivo grape, The company mission is to continue to produce high quality wines typical of the region that will be experienced and enjoyed by connoisseurs throughout the world. When you taste this phenomenol wine you will understand their passion! Vintage: 2008 Grapes: 100% Primitivo grapes, from old bush vines Vines/Ha: 5,000 plants Harvest: Last week of August by hand. Soil: Clay and limestone, reddish-brown in colour. This is the heart of the so called terre rossa (red soil) territory where temperatures are very high and rainfall is minimal. Winemaking The grapes were destemmed and fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at 21-24C. The wine was aged for 6 months in French oak barriques followed by a minimum of 6 months in bottle prior to release. Colour: Ruby red with violet tinges. Taste: A generous bouquet reminiscent of ripe cherries, plums with notes of cocoa and vanilla. In the mouth the wine has a warm and velvety texture and finishes with a touch of sweetness typical of the Primitivo grape. Serve: At 16-18C to accompany savoury first course dishes, lamb, game with rich sauces and mature cheese. Will age beautifully over the coming 3 years.

Michel Torino Don David Reserve Malbec

9.99

The bodega is situated in the foothills of the Andes in the Cafayate region around Salta in Northwest Argentina in one of the most scenic regions of this country. The vineyards are planted at 1,700 metres making them the highest commercial sites in the world. Cool climate plays a key part with great variations between night and day time temperatures, slowing down the ripening cycle and ensuring the development of good varietal character. The hallmark of Salta red wines is the great intensity of colour. Michel Torino is well recognised on the international market and is renowned for its excellent wine quality, elegant label design and premium presentation. Vintage: 2009

Grapes: 100% Estate grown Malbec grapes grown at an altitude of 1,700m above sea level on Michel Torinos Estate in the Valley of Cafayate Harvest: Hand picked during the first week of March

Winemaking: 70% of the wine is aged in small barrels of both American and French oak for 12 months. 100% of the wine goes through malolatic fermentation spontaneously. Colour: structure. Serve: Vivacious red with violet sparkles and cherry edges. A noble tear indicates its firm At room temperature with grilled meats, stews, filled pasta and spicy meat dishes

Taste: Plum jam and raisins combined with pipe tobacco, vanilla and toast notes dominate the nose. Fruity attack full of sweet tannins and a soft presence of cassis. Harmonious and well balanced in the mouth. Dry fruits such as almonds and nuts appear at the end giving a very pleasant finish.

The Black Shiraz Berton Vineyards

9.87

Intense colour, huge palate and high in alcohol. The nose is powerful and has a wealth of aromas. Ripe plums, blackberries, toast, vanilla and nutmeg. The palate is full and long with blueberries, blackberries, liquorice and spice. Established by Bob & Cherie Berton in May 1996 with 75 acres. The heart of Berton Vineyards is their own personal plot in a sub-region of Eden Valley in South Australia. Vintage: 2010 Grapes: 100% Shiraz Maker: Region: James Ceccato & Tim Perrin Riverina, South Australia

Taste: Intense dark red colour, huge palate and high in alcohol, it displays vanilla, ripe plums and black cherries on the nose. The palate shows intense berry and rich fruit cake characters underpinned by layers of coffee and toasty oak that carry through to a lovely soft finish. A big wine at a mere 14.5% alcohol! Serve: The perfect choice for rich, spicy -especially peppery- dishes. Steak au poivre, full flavoured game casseroles and Chilli con Carne are all great food matches. Ethnic dishes such as Shami kebab, Szechuan beef and Teriyaki dishes all work well. Also perfect with strong cheeses or simply enjoy anytime! ABV: 14.50%

A Laurance Sparkling Rose Collection Prive NV

9.99

This premium sparkling Rose is a bright salmon pink colour, with a delicate nose of fresh strawberries and raspberries. This wine is round and fresh with a long berry fruit finish. A fantastic sparkling wine, guaranteed to delight! The Saumur vineyards occupy the centre of the Val de Loire region in France and their 2000 hectares spread out across the southern slopes of the Loire covering 93 communes. The soil is clay calcareous which is the main characteristic of this appellation. Grapes: Region: Chenin Blanc, Grolleau Gris, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay Loire, France

Vinification: This wine is made by the Methode Traditonelle, which means it has its second fermentation in the bottle. This takes place in the spring and then the wine is kept on oak wood slats for 9 months. During the ageing process the fine lees yielded by the second fermentation are deposited on the inner surface on the bottle. Each day a quarter turn is given to the bottles and simultaneously the inclination of the bottle is increased. Through the combination of these two movements, the lees become detached from the surface. The bottles then become completely inverted. Once the lees have completely collected in the cap of the bottle, the lees are disgorged. Taste: A brilliant colour Rose, the wine has very fine bubbles, with a nose of berry fruits and fruity palate. The wine is made in a smooth, medium style. ABV: 12%

Serve: The perfect aperitif, serve chilled. Ideal for Weddings and Get-togethers with a few friends!

Pinot Grigio Venezie IGT Blush

7.87

A rose wine with copper reflections and a refined, intense bouquet with extremely pleasing hints of fruit. Slightly sparkling with a pleasing palate it is an enjoyable, harmonious wine. This hilly area lies between the extensive plains of the Veneto and the lower Alps. In 1963 the nephews of the original founder joined the company and built a new winery that is today equipped with the most modern technology and has been granted the ISO 9002 certificate of quality. Vintage: Grapes: Region: 2010 100% Pinot Grigio Veneto, Italy

Presentation: In a clear glass Bordeaux bottle. Vinification: Soft pressing of the grapes. Brief skin contact. Cool fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks in order to retain the fruity aromas. The wine is left to rest in temperature controlled tanks until bottled. Colour: Serve: on fish Pale pink. At 8-10C as an aperitif or with appetizers and light dishes, especially dishes based

Taste: The appealing pale blush colour of this wine is obtained from the skins of the Pinot Grigio grapes which are pink in colour. Fresh and fruity with an off-dry finish. Pale salmon pink in colour, this is a fruity, medium styled wine in a very drinkable style.

Tierra Antica Cabernet Sauvignon

6.99

These attractively packaged wines are blended especially for us and show the kind of style that has put Chilean wines on the map over the past few years. The Tierra Antica winery is now at the forefront of modern winemaking in Chile, placing great emphasis on using non-invasive winery techniques so that the purest possible fruit can be expressed. Wine maker, Constanza Schwarderer, concentrates on working in the vineyard in order to optimise the quality of the grapes produced. This is evident in these fruit-driven wines which show intense varietal character. Vintage: Variety: 2010 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Vinification: Grapes picked at the optimum of their maturity. The fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks under controlled conditions, for 15 days. Notes: Notes of ripe red fruits; strawberries, blackberries and a touch of vanilla. Good structure, with wild sweet tannins, very soft, well balanced between acidity and alcohol, with notes of strawberry and blackberry. Serve: This young Cabernet Sauvignon goes very well with cheeses, red meats and Barbecues.

Sollazzo Trebbiano Grechetto Umbria

6.27

These are amazing value wines from the region of Umbria in Italy. Full of ripe fruit and showing typical characteristics of this undiscovered region of Italy, the Sollazzo range will definitely please with their soft fruit flavours and funky modern packaging. At these prices you'd be mad not to at least try them, you may be pleasantly surprised! Vintage: 2010

Grapes: Trebbiano and Grechetto Region: Umbria, Italy

Notes: A wonderful steely balance with the Grechetto adding to the structure and delightful minerality of the Trebbiano Serve: ABV: Between 9 and 11c with light Italian dishes, fish and white meat 12%

Sollazzo Sangiovese Merlot

6.27

These are amazing value wines from the region of Umbria in Italy. Full of ripe fruit and showing typical characteristics of this undiscovered region of Italy, the Sollazzo range will definitely please with their soft fruit flavours and funky modern packaging. At these prices you'd be mad not to at least try them, you may be pleasently surprised! Vintage: Grapes: Region: 2010 70% Sangiovese and 30% Merlot Umbria, Italy

Notes: Like thrusting your nose into a basket of fruit! Smooth Peach and Raspberry aromas continue through the flavour with added blackcurrant on the palate. Serve: This medium bodied red should be served at 14-18c with lamb, light red meats or can be enjoyed with canapes.

Foundstone Merlot

8.99

Established by Bob & Cherie Berton in May 1996 with 75 acres. The heart of Berton Vineyards is their own personal plot in a sub-region of Eden Valley in South Australia. This idyllic property sits at 450m above sea level on gently rolling hills Berton Vineyards is located in High Eden, a sub-region of Eden Valley, South Australia. The altitude and cool climate provides ideal conditions for the production of high quality fruit. Vintage: Grapes: Region: Serve: 2010 Merlot 95.1%, Cabernet Sauvignon 4.1% and Shiraz 0.8% Riverina, South Eastern Australia Perfect with flame seared beef or rich tomato based dishes!

Notes: This Merlot displays plums and mulberry aromas on the nose, with hints of violets and spicy French oak. The palate has great persistence of sweet plum and blackberry fruit with a full, rich texture and velvety tannins. Alc R/S: 14.5%, 3 g/l