The Vintner Guarantee

You want great wine, we’ve got it. So much so we’re offering you The Vintner Guarantee ~ if any of our wines are faulty or you simply don’t like our recommendation, we’ll collect the remaining bottles, credit them and we’ll credit you for the bottle you tried originally.

To order: 020 7352 4083 ~

Minimum 6 bottles of each wine
Orders of 3 cases of 12 or more receive a 10% discount with free delivery to most of the UK
Delivery £10.51 inc VAT
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Sparkling & Champagne

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Bottle

3+ Case Discount

Prosecco Frizzante, La Tordera, DOC Treviso,
NV, Treviso, Italy, 10.5%

Prosecco

£98.40

£8.20

£7.38

The Vettoretti family have run this fine 50hctr estate for three generations. Harvesting is all done by hand and the winemaking by Mamma Mirella’s sons, Renato and Paolo. A delicious Prosecco - ultra fresh, fruity and fine.

Anorak facts

• Grape variety and blend : 100% Prosecco

• Alcohol : 10.5%.

• Residual sugar : 13.5 g/lt.

• Production quantity : 85’000 bottles/2009

• Age of vine : 2009 – new vintage 2010 available from January

• Soil type : clayey soil

• Hand/machine harvested : Only by hand

• Harvest dates : from 5 to 30 September.

• Length of fermentation : 1 month

• Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Steel Tank Fermentation

• Bottle/cask ageing : 2 weeks in bottle

• Colour : pale yellow, with green tinge

• Bouquet : acacia flowers scent, fruity, apple and peach flavoured

• Serving temperature : serve chilled and drink young

• Food match : Suggestions:

• for its simple and pleasantly rustic taste it is ideal for everyday consumption.

• Ageing potential : 1 year

Crémant de Bourgogne Brut, Léonce Bocquet,
2008, Burgundy, France, 12.0%

Chardonnay, Gamay, Pinot Noir

£138.40

£11.53

£10.38

Cracking vintage Cremant delivering more than we found from most Champagnes. A rich mousse with fine fresh fruit - a delicious aperitif!

Anorak facts

• Grape variety and blend : Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gamay, Aligoté

• Alcohol : 11,8%

• Residual sugar : 12 g/l

• Production quantity : 450 000 bottles

• Age of vine : variable

• Soil type : Clay-chalky

• Hand/machine harvested : Manual

• Harvest dates : Beginning of September

• Length of fermentation : 15 days

• Steel tank/barrel fermentation : First fermentation in steel tank, foaming in bottle

• Bottle/cask ageing : Bottle

• Colour : White gold

• Bouquet : White flower, yellow fruit

• Serving temperature : 8 to 10°C

• Food match : Apéritif, dessert

• Ageing potential : 2 to 3 years

Morton Estate Reserve Sec, Méthode Traditionelle,
NV, Marlborough, New Zealand, 12.0%

Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir

£147.24

£12.27

£11.04

This beat so many contenders in our New World fizz taste off, Pelorus to mention just one!! Slightly richer than our Champagnes with ripe, citrus fruit balanced with tasty hints of biscuit and brioche.

Anorak facts

Coming soon.

Champagne Henri Favre NV Brut, Dizy,
NV, Champagne, France, 12.0%

Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir

£257.88

£21.49

£19.34

Also available in magnums. One of the finds of our tasting! Fantastic Champagne with exceptional balance. The green apple fruit and creamy texture combine magnificently to create a moreish, dry and crisp Champagne.

Anorak facts

Coming soon.

Champagne Henri Favre NV Blanc de Blancs, Dizy,
NV, Champagne, France, 12.5%

Chardonnay

£272.00

£22.67

£20.40

This is when it all gets more serious!! 100% Chardonnay from fruit grown in the finest Côtes des Blancs vineyards. Rich and rewarding with ample fruit to provide the fresh balance. Creamy and complex!

Anorak facts

Coming soon.

Champagne André Clouet Grand Cru Grande Reserve NV, Bouzy,
NV, Champagne, France, 12.0%

Pinot Noir

£294.12

£24.51

£22.06

Made by our longest standing friend and supplier Jean Francois Clouet, this is terrific Grand Cru Champagne made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes. Elegant and fine with rich, biscuity flavour.

Anorak facts

Coming soon.

Bollinger Special Cuvee NV, AOC Champagne,
NV, Champagne, France, 12.0%

Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir

£475.08

£39.59

£35.63

Bollinger is as reliable as ever, and has the House’s trademark richness and length.

Anorak facts

• Grape variety and blend : 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Meunier

• Alcohol : 12%

• Residual sugar : 8-9 g/l

• Production quantity :

• Age of vine : 4-10 years

• Soil type :

• Hand/machine harvested :

• Harvest dates :

• Length of fermentation :

• Steel tank/barrel fermentation :

• Bottle/cask ageing :

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Champagne Laurent Perrier NV, AOC Champagne,
NV, Champagne, France, 12.0%

Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir

£340.44

£28.37

£25.54

A classic – it is a balance of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with a touch of the Pinot Meunier giving it freshness with plenty of fruit, tremendous balance and length.

Anorak facts

• Grape variety and blend : Chardonnay 45% Pinto Noir 40% Pinot Meunier 15%

• Alcohol : 12%

• Residual sugar : Light (-12g/l)

• Production quantity : Depends on the harvest

• Age of vine : 20 – 30 years

• Soil type : Chalk

• Hand/machine harvested : Hand

• Harvest dates : Normally September

• Length of fermentation : About 2 weeks

• Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Generally a few months

• Bottle/cask ageing : Minimum 3 years

• Colour : Pale Gold

• Bouquet : Delicate and complex, hints of citrus and white fruit

• Serving temperature : 8 to 10 degrees C

• Food match : Refined fish dishes, lighter seafood as well as white meat and poultry.

• Ageing potential : All NV champagnes are ready to drink on release having spent at least three years maturing in our cellars. They should keep (if kept in good conditions) for at least five years. After this period they will still be drinkable but will take on a deeper hue and will have lost their freshness. Even up to 10 years they should be OK.

Cremant de Bourgogne Rosé NV, Léonce Bocquet,
NV, Burgundy, France, 11%

Gamay, Pinot Noir

£147.

£12.33

£11.10

Beautifully pretty pink Cremant that not only looks the part but tastes just too delicious for words. Bright salmon pink in colour with sparkling strawberries in the glass!

Anorak facts

• Grape variety and blend : Pinot Noir and Gamay

• Alcohol : 11,3%

• Residual sugar : 11,5 g/l

• Production quantity : 150 000 bottles

• Age of vine : variable

• Soil type : Clay-chalky

• Hand/machine harvested : Manual

• Harvest dates : Beginning of September

• Length of fermentation : 15 days

• Steel tank/barrel fermentation : First fermentation in steel tank, foaming in bottle

• Bottle/cask ageing : Bottle

• Colour : Light pink

• Bouquet : Fresh red fruit

• Serving temperature : 8 to 10°C

• Food match : Apéritif, Fruit Charlotte, Pie

• Ageing potential : 2 years

Champagne Henri Favre NV Rose, Dizy,
NV, Champagne, France, 12.5%

Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir

£288.00

£24.00

£21.60

Fabulously pretty, this pink tastes exactly as it looks. Liquidised strawberries in a glass. A top quality pink Champagne.

Anorak facts

Coming soon.

Laurent Perrier Rosé, AOC Champagne,
NV, Champagne, France, 12.0%

Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir

£552.00

£46.00

£41.40

The well loved LP Rosé doesn’t disappoint. This is wonderfully expressive and intensely fruity because it is made by extended skin contact time. One to enjoy on any occasion.

Anorak facts

• Grape variety and blend : Pinot Noir

• Alcohol : 12%

• Residual sugar : Light (-12g/l)

• Production quantity : Depends on the harvest

• Age of vine : Average of 30 years

• Soil type : Chalk

• Hand/machine harvested : Hand

• Harvest dates : Normally September

• Length of fermentation : About 2 weeks

• Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Generally a few months

• Bottle/cask ageing : Minimum 4 years

• Colour : Bright, salmon pink

• Bouquet : Precise and very crisp with a lasting impression of freshness, hints of soft red fruits.

• Serving temperature : 8 to 10 degrees C

• Food match : Charcuterie and poultry and red fruit desserts. The more daring will try it with Asian cuisine.

• Ageing potential : All NV champagnes are ready to drink on release having spent at least three years(four years in the case of LP Rose) maturing in our cellars. They should keep (if kept in good conditions) for at least five years. After this period they will still be drinkable but will take on a deeper hue and will have lost their freshness. Even up to 10 years they should be OK.

Rosé	Grape	Case	Bottle	3+ Case Discount
Saint Roch Rosé, Foncalieu, 2009, Vin de France, France, 12.5%	Cab Sauvignon	£71.20	£5.93	£5.34
Fresh, fruity and dangerously delicious, this is one of a trio of wines made for us by the wonderful team at Foncalieu. The Vintner team spent the day with Vincent selecting the very best cuvées to produce this perfect summer cooler.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Made with 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, from which you get great structure, this somehow still manages to be fresh, fruity and dangerously delicious. A perfect summer cooler. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Sancerre ‘La Mercy-Dieu’ AOC, Domaine Bailly-Reverdy, 2009, Loire, France, 13.0%	Cab Sauvignon	£170.40	£14.20	£12.78
We’ve entered the ‘mega classy Rose’ category here and what a wine to do it with. Amazing purity of red fruit (100% Pinot Noir), magnificent minerality and beautiful balance are the hallmarks of this wonderful pink.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Remarkable and exuberant rose made from 100% Pinot Noir. Fresh, red berry-scented on the nose, the palate is juicy and lively with freshly crushed raspberry and mineral notes leading to a zippy, fresh ending. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Cabernet de Saumur AOC, Réserve des Vignerons des Caves de Saumur, 2009, Loire, France, 12.5%	Cab Franc	£94.40	£7.87	£7.08
Another star of the list. We were up against hot competition to get the very best Rose at this price and we’ve definitely found it from our friends in Saumur. Salmon pink in colour, dry, fruity and totally ‘drink me!’
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description This particular Rose has a light strawberry-pink colour with a very soft nose, just lightly floral. On the sip, you’re confronted with that limestone taste but it gives way to ripe raspberry mixed with almonds and a dry, lengthy finish. It’s fresh tasting with a smooth, clean core. Anorak facts Coming soon.

White	Grape	Case	Bottle	3+ Case Discount
Saint Roch Blanc, Foncalieu, 2009, Vin de France, France, 11.0%	Colombard, Ugni Blanc	£71.16	£5.93	£5.34
Really super French country white. It tastes exactly (in fact better) than it should! Crisp with green apple and citrus fruit, refreshing and tasty both with and without food, it ticked both the very good and the versatile box for us beautifully.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Super French country white. Lovely aromas of peach on the nose, crisp with green apple & citrus fruits on the palate. Refreshing & tasty both with and without food. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Côtes de Gascogne IGT, Domaine Cambos, 2009, Côtes de Gascogne, France, 12.0%	Gros Manseng	£88.48	£7.37	£6.64
This cracking dry white is now firmly established in the Vintner's top sellers. Made from the weird and wonderful Gros Manseng grape, it's smooth, citrusy, slightly honeyed and utterly delicious. We've yet to find anybody who doesn't love this wine!
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Made with this little-known grape variety, this is a fantastic food wine, especially with the likes of pâtés and terrines; lovely rounded mouth-feel gives way to a dry finish. Delicious! Anorak facts Coming soon.

Picpoul de Pinet AOC, Duc de Morny, 2009, Coteaux du Languedoc, France, 13.0%	Picpoul	£98.40	£8.20	£7.38
If there was ever a wine made for oysters, this is it (and possibly our Muscadet as well). Clean fruit, perfectly balanced acidity with terrific texture, we should drink more of this wine in the UK.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Made from the local Picpoul grape, this wine is ideally suited to oysters and mussels, a slight salty tang to start the juices flowing followed by clean fruit and crisp acidity. Often referred to as the Muscadet of the south. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Bordeaux Blanc AOC, Château Bauduc, 2009, Bordeaux, France, 13.0%	Sauvignon, Semillon	£97.92	£8.16	£7.34
We’re a bit biased as this is made by a great friend of ours, Gavin Quinney. As his name suggests he’s ever so slightly English but he’s beating all of his French contenders at the delicious Bordeaux Blanc game.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Two of Bordeaux’s white grape varieties, the Sauvignon brings clean, fresh and grassy lemony flavours, while the Semillon adds a buttery and nutty richness. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Alsace Riesling AOC, Pierre Sparr, 2008, Alsace, France, 12.0%	Riesling	£117.60	£9.80	£8.82
This should be appearing on the ‘wines we love but just can’t sell page’ as so many people seem to shy away from Riesling. We urge you to try this. It’s fruity, elegant and refreshing and is a great intro to this wonderful grape variety.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description This displays rose petal aromas, citrus, peach and honey. The wine is spritzy and has zest, a good structure and a long finish. Its’ perfectly made and will last for some more years. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Muscadet de Serve et Maine Sur Lie, Domaine de L’Alouette, 2009, Loire, France, 12.0%	Melon de Bourgogne	£99.24	£8.27	£7.44
There’s Muscadet and there’s Muscadet and there are few other places where it’s as important to get the vintage and the grower correct. It’s just right here and this tiny Domaine in the Western Loire has made an absolute cracker. Racy acidity is balanced by ripe fruit and combine to produce a great seafood white.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Cracking fish and shellfish wine made near the Atlantic coast, this has ripe fruit and racy acidity and the added complexity of continued lees contact. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Sauvignon de Touraine AOC, Domaine de la Renaudie, 2009, Loire, France, 12.5%	Sauvignon	£110.40	£9.20	£8.28
It’s wonderful to find a Loire Sauvignon screaming gooseberry and cut grass and one that carries this through to a balanced flavour. This wine does this with bells on. A truly wonderful Sauv de Touraine.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description This screams cut grass and gooseberry, two characteristics that are typical of Loire Sauvignon Blanc, the home of this super fresh grape variety. Dry and beautifully balanced. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Sancerre ‘La Mercy-Dieu’ AOC, Domaine Bailly-Reverdy, 2009, Loire, France, 14.0%	Sauvignon	£170.40	£14.20	£12.78
Classic Sancerre from a family who take their appellation and origin very seriously. Franck’s son Aurelien was packed off to NZ to see how they do it on the dark side and father and son now combine their skills to make outstanding and award-winning Sancerre.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Stones and gooseberries are found in the aromas of this Sancerre. This rich, medium-bodied wine is highly expressive, tangy, juicy, and satin-textured. Loads of salty minerals are intermingled with pears, apples, flint, and hints of citrus fruits in this lush offering’s personality. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Menetou Salon AOC, Comte Jean Maréchal, 2008, Loire, France, 12.5%	Sauvignon	£157.56	£13.13	£11.82
It’s not the cheapest Menetou on the market but it sure is a stunner. Electrifying and expressive with vitality and minerality in spades, this saw most of the other Loire whites off the competition board at our tasting, whatever their appellation.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Made by Henri Bourgeois, one of the finest producers in the Loire, this is electrifyingly expressive with vitality and minerality in spades. 20-40 year old vines ensure depth of fruit and length of flavour. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Pouilly Fumé AOC, Comte Jean Maréchal, 2008, Loire, France, 13.0%	Sauvignon	£184.80	£15.40	£13.86
Another screamer from the Comte Jean Maréchal stable. Ultra expressive Pouilly Fumé with all the classic hallmarks of crisp gooseberry fruit combining with that smokey gunflint you get from the best wines of this appelation.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Ultra expressive Pouilly Fumé with all the classic hallmarks of crisp gooseberry fruit combining with that smokey gunflinty quality. This is elegant, fruity and round, perfect with goat’s cheese and stronger fish. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Chablis AOC, Domaine de la Meulière, 2009, Burgundy, France, 12.5%	Chardonnay	£145.56	£12.13	£10.92
We tasted no fewer than 39 wines to select this Domaine in Chablis. Owned and run by the Laroche family, this is the produce of the vineyard, not the winery. All the fruit is handpicked and fermented cool in stainless steel tanks to produce pure, elegant, dry Chablis with beautiful poise and balance.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description A classic expression of Chablis, good minerality, a strong backbone, green apple & citrus fruit on the palate, and marzipan in the mouth, one of the rare Chablis that does exactly what it says on the tin. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : 100% chardonnay • Alcohol : 12.5 • Residual sugar : none • Production quantity : 125 000 bottles • Age of vine : 5 to 45 years old, depending on the plots • Soil type : Kimmeridgian (limestone) • Hand/machine harvested : Hand harvest • Harvest dates : September 21st to 28th. • Length of fermentation : Alcoholic fermentation : 7 days • Then malolactic fermentation. • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Stainless steel vats • Bottle/cask ageing : This wine has been bottled in june 2010. • Colour : white • Bouquet : 2009 was a very sunny vintage so the wines are powerfull, and very pleasant even when young, with great fruits and citrics. The mouth is round with very low acidity. • Serving temperature : 10°C • Food match : To be drunk as an aperitive, with oysters or all seafood cooked without cream or sauce. Also nice with fine ham. • Ageing potential : 4 years

Chablis 1ér Cru ‘Les Fourneaux’ AOC, Domaine de la Meulière, 2008, Burgundy, France, 13.0%	Chardonnay	£203.20	£16.93	£15.24
Les Fourneaux is always the first of the Laroche’s Premier Cru vineyards to come into its drinking window. This is perfect now, delivering a level of complexity and minerality beyond the straight Chablis. It needs food but it IS delicious!
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description This wine is full of vivacity with clean crisp fruit and mineral undertones. The bouquet is expansive with flowers and lemony scents that has a firm but rich fruit. Complex and mineral, best to be enjoyed with food. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : 100% chardonnay • Alcohol : 13 • Residual sugar : none • Production quantity : 15 000 bottles • Age of vine : 15 to 20 years old, depending on the plots • Soil type : Kimmeridgian (limestone) • Hand/machine harvested : Hand harvest • Harvest dates : October 1st to 9th. • Length of fermentation : Alcoholic fermentation : 7 days • Then malolactic fermentation. • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Stainless steel vats • Bottle/cask ageing : This wine has been bottled in September 2009. • Colour : white • Bouquet : 2008 is a perfectly well-balanced vintage : fruity and mineral. You can feel the minerality on the nose, it is very representative of the AOC. In the mouth the wine is round, long and crisp. • Serving temperature : 10°C • Food match : All the most refined seafood (scallops, lobster…). • Ageing potential : 10 years

Mâcon Chardonnay AOC, Julien Collovray, 2009, Burgundy, France, 13.0%	Chardonnay	£134.40	£11.20	£10.08
Certainly one of the most exciting producers we have found. Julien Collovray elevates the region of Mâcon well above its station. This seemingly simple Mâcon jumps out of the glass with ripe, rich, honeyed and nutty fruit. Its texture is terrific and its length of flavour is right up there with the best Pouilly-Fuissés we have tasted.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Made by the very talented Julien Collovray, he elevates the region of Mâcon well above its station. This seemingly simple Mâcon jumps out of the glass with ripe, rich, honeyed and nutty fruit. Its texture is terrific and its length of flavour is right up there with top Burgundies. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Saint-Véran AOC, Julien Collovray, 2008, Burgundy, France, 12.5%	Chardonnay	£166.40	£13.87	£12.48
The most impressive of Julien's three wines! Every tasting we have put this in to people swear blind that they're drinking a Puligny or a Meursault. This is THE best St. Veran the Vintner team have ever tasted!
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description From the warmth of the Maconnais, this Chardonnay has a lovely creamy & buttery texture. Rich almonds, and great citrus fruit with a beautiful mouthfeel. Fantastically balanced acidity on the finish establishes this as an absolute cracker. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : CHARDONNAY 100% • Alcohol : 13%VOL • Residual sugar : 2.9gr • Production quantity : 30 000 bottles • Age of vine : 45 • Soil type : CLAY AND LIMESTONE • Hand/machine harvested : MACHINE HARVESTED • Harvest dates : 10 SEPTEMBER • Length of fermentation : 3 weeks • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : 30 % barrel; 70 % steel tank • Bottle/cask ageing : 10 months • Colour : White • Bouquet : Ripe fruits aromas, citrus, white flowers notes and mineral touch. Lightly wooded, complex and elegant. • Serving temperature : 13°C • Food match : Sea food, creamy chicken, goat cheese... • Ageing potential : 5 years

Pouilly-Fuissé AOC, Julien Collovray, 2008, Burgundy, France, 13.0%	Chardonnay	£236.80	£19.73	£17.76
This is on a par with the best village wines of the Côte d’Or. Of course it’s different, it’s slightly riper, richer and fleshier than you’d get from a Puligny but we’d happily pin (very good) Meursault to the bottle in a blind tasting.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Crafted by a master, this is top class Burgundy from the warmer area of the Maconnais. 55 year-old vines and barrel fermentation translates into backbone, structure and creaminess. Ripe, rich and fleshy, this is a fabulous food wine. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : CHARDONNAY 100 % • Alcohol : 13%vol • Residual sugar : 2.4gr • Production quantity : 10 000 • Age of vine : 55 • Soil type : Clay and limestone • Hand/machine harvested : Machine • Harvest dates : 20 September • Length of fermentation : 3 weeks • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Barrel 100 % • Bottle/cask ageing : 10 months • Colour : White • Bouquet : The nose expresses a mineral complexity and beautiful fruits. The mouth is well balanced, structured and round with generosity. • Serving temperature : 13°C • Food match : Grilled fish, creamy chicken, cheeses or by himself. • Ageing potential : 7 years

Mercurey Blanc AOC, Château De Chamirey, 2007, Burgundy, France, 13.5%	Chardonnay	£242.04	£20.17	£18.16
(Also available in Magnums) Showstopping white Burgundy from this lesser-regarded appellation. We tasted 23 different Meursaults, Pulignys and Chassagnes and not one of them could touch this for deliciousness, not even the Premier Crus.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Chateau de Chamirey is widely regarded as the best domaine in the “Grandes Palmares”, which is some accolade, and this delicious white burgundy has wonderful, slightly toasty, nutty and buttery aromas and flavours with a healthy citrus and honey back drop. This rivals both Puligny Montrachet and Meursault selling at twice its price. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : 100% Chardonnay • Alcohol : 13.5 % • Residual sugar : • Production quantity : • Age of vine : 25 years • Soil type : Clay and limestone mix • Hand/machine harvested : Hand • Harvest dates : • Length of fermentation : • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Steel • Bottle/cask ageing : Cask • Colour : Red • Bouquet : Ripe stone fruits with a toasty background and citrus lift • Serving temperature : 7 ° • Food match : Scallops, Crayfish, Langoustine and hard cheeses • Ageing potential : 2-8 years

Grüner Veltliner L+T, Weingut Dürnberg, 2009, Weinviertel, Austria, 11.5%	Grüner Veltliner	£102.36	£8.53	£7.68
Odd to be listing two Grüner Veltliners when we’ve only got one Meursault but these two are our kind of wines. This, their light and trocken, is exactly what it says it is: light, dry and ultra refreshing!
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description L for light and T for ‘Trocken’ (dry), is exactly what it says, light, dry and ultra refreshing, Scent of green apples with refreshing citrus note; more apple fruitiness on the palate along with subtle grapefruit and fine spiciness. Light, zippy and very drinkable. A perfect aperitif or lunchtime wine. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Grüner Veltliner DAC, Weingut Dürnberg, 2009, Weinviertel, Austria, 12.5%	Grüner Veltliner	£111.96	£9.33	£8.40
Dürnberg is a serious estate in Weinviertel as is proved by this DAC Grüner. It’s run by three proud, energetic and dynamic guys who work like dynamos to produce and promote excellent Austrian wine. This has tangy orange peel fruit, it’s dry and exhibits the hallmark of this grape variety, that spicy smack of white pepper.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description This is a cracking wine with herbal notes, apple and citrus on the palate; a distinct minerality leads to a crisp finish. Look out for the Gruner tell tale sign of white pepper too! Anorak facts Coming soon.

Riesling Kabinett ‘Brauneberger Juffer’ QbA, Weingut Paulinshof, 2009, Mosel, Germany, 10.0%	Riesling	£217.60	£18.13	£16.32
Absolutely stunning Mosel Riesling. Low in alcohol with crisp limey fruit, honey and slatey mineral flavours all rammed into one of the most delicious bottles on The Vintner’s list.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Absolutely stunning Mosel Riesling. Bright golden in colour. Tasty sweet smell of strawberries. Aromatic on the nose with nectarine and apricot. Light in body with tremendous freshness of flavour. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : 100% Riesling • Alcohol : 10% • Residual sugar : 40g/l • Production quantity : 65 hl/ha • Age of vine : 24 years • Soil type : Iron-rich slate • Hand/machine harvested : Hand • Harvest dates : 28. 10. 2010 • Length of fermentation : 65 days • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Stainless steel tank • Bottle/cask ageing : No • Colour : Pale lemon • Bouquet : Fresh lemon & lime fragrance • Serving temperature : 5 degrees • Food match : Salted almonds; crustaceans • Ageing potential : Til 2016

Rueda Blanco DO, María de Molina, 2009, Rueda, Spain, 13.0%	Verdejo, Viura	£84.00	£7.00	£6.30
We just love this wine and thankfully, you, our customers, seem to love it too. A really exciting dry white - liquidised Granny Smith apples with a twist of lime but, like all our wines, it's balanced, so it's refreshing and moreish too.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Verdejo is considered as the Sauvignon Blanc of Spain. Made by Jose Luis Villar, who is listed as the creator of some of Spain’s finest wines by The Wine Spectator. Green apple and lime dominate the palate in this racy dry white. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Sierra de Siles Blanco, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla, 2009, Tierra de Castilla, Spain, 13.0%	Macabeo, Sauvignon	£74.40	£6.20	£5.58
This is really tasty, citrusy, slightly creamy dry white that's easy to enjoy with or without food. Serve it chilled and it's good for a party as it is for a refreshing glass at the end of the day.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description From La Mancha in hot, sunny Spain comes this deliciously crisp, fragrant and ripe wine. Made from the classic Macabeo, it has an added raciness to it by the addition of Sauvignon Blanc. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : Macabeo – Sauvignon Blanc • Alcohol : 13 % • Residual sugar : 2 g. • Production quantity : 80,000 bottles • Age of vine : 8 – 30 years • Soil type : Calcareous with a sand/clay top soil • Hand/machine harvested : Hand and machine • Harvest dates : Last 2 weeks of September • Length of fermentation : 10 – 14 days • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Steel tank • Bottle/cask ageing : bottle • Colour : Straw white • Bouquet : floral • Serving temperature : 6 – 8ºC. • Food match : Fish poultry • Ageing potential : 2 years

Albariño ‘Carqueixal’ DO, Bodegas Viña Nora, 2009, Rias Baixas, Spain, 13.0%	Albariño	£135.24	£11.27	£10.14
It was difficult to find a really good Albariño at this price but we’ve certainly found one here. This joins the Muscadet and the Picpoul in the deliciousness table with shellfish. Fresh acidity combine with ripe citrus fruit to provide a great alternative to the best whites of the Eastern Loire.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description A lovely example of Albariño ticking all the boxes which make it such a great accompaniment to shellfish. Fresh acidity, ripe citrus fruit, a hint of pear drops and a slight oiliness that just envelops food. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Albariño de Fefiñanes DO, Del Palacio de Fefiñanes, 2009, Rias Baixas, Spain, 12.5%	Albariño	£222.40	£18.53	£16.68
Arguably the best Albariño money can buy. Fefiñanes is the oldest estate in Rias Baixas producing classic, complex and characterful dry white from this magnificent grape variety. A great alternative to some of the great Sauvignons of the Loire valley and a truly wonderful wine!
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Arguably the best Albariño money can buy, from the oldest estate in the region. A nice clean pale straw colour. Fresh and bright on the nose with great intensity: fruit (apricot/mango), citrus and flowers (honeysuckle). Crisp and clean on the palate with plenty of fruit, terrific acidity and length. Excellent. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Pinot Grigio ‘Villa San Martino’ IGT, Cantina di Bertioli, 2009, Friuli, Italy, 12.0%	Pinot Grigio	£80.80	£6.73	£6.06
Such an important white to get right and we’d challenge any contender to beat this Italian Pinot Grigio at this price. Produced and grown on this meticulous family-run estate, this is really tasty and dangerously drinkable dry white.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Ripe & fruity, this is a very moreish example of this modern-day phenomenon. Extremely well made, clean and characterful - enjoy this at any time of the day! Anorak facts Coming soon.

Gavi DOCG, La Battistina Estate, 2009, Piemonte, Italy, 12.5%	Cortese	£104.80	£8.73	£7.86
Gavi can so often be unexciting and insipid but not this one from La Battistina. This has everything we were looking for: lime-like fruit, racy acidity and great length of flavour.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Classic Cortese - aromatic, zesty, sherbety on the nose with apple and pears, lime, passionfruit, and a hint of minerality on the palate. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Grillo IGT, Ca’di Ponti, 2009, Sicilia, Italy, 12.5%%	Grillo	£74.04	£6.17	£5.56
A cracking Sicillian dry white from the little known grape variety, Grillo. This stole the show at an Italian white tasting we held in November last year and it's putting smiles on many faces now. Crisp, fresh and fruity, slightly herbaceous and ripe, this is an enjoy it with anyone, wherever wine.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Made from this indigenous Sicilian grape often used in the production of Marsala, Grillo has a lovely rounded mouth-feel, medium to full body, lovely citrus undertones and fresh finish. Very food friendly, this is also delicious by itself. Anorak facts

Yelcho Reserva Sauvignon, Lolol Valley, 2010, Casablanca Valley, Chile, 13.0%	Sauvignon	£79.80	£6.65	£5.99
Made for us by the team at Ventisquero, one of the leading wineries in Chile, this is a cut above your average Chilean Sauv. Tangy grapefruit aromas and flavours are plentiful in this cracking dry white.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Made by the team at Ventisquero, one of the leading wineries in Chile, this is a cut above your average Chilean Sauvignon. Tangy grapefruit aromas and flavours are plentiful in this cracking dry white. Good length and racey acidity complete this drop. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Wild Yeast Chenin Blanc, False Bay Vineyards, 2010, Western Cape, South Africa, 13.0%	Chenin Blanc	£95.16	£7.93	£7.14
Certainly one of the best selling whites on the Vintner list. This is delicious dry white, complex and true to the origins of this wonderful grape varietal. It's slightly honeyed with lively, citrusy fruit - Another wine that we've yet to find somebody who doesn't love or at least like it.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Chenin is a great example of a fuller grape variety. This has gentle ripe apple aromas, honeyed aromatics and delicious greengage and citrus lemon acidity on the long finish. A wine with great finesse and style. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Chardonnay Prestige Cuvée, Bon Courage, 2009, Robertson, South Africa, 14.0%	Chardonnay	£114.36	£9.53	£8.58
A belting barrel-fermented, tropical fruit packed bombshell of a Chardonnay. Extremely well made, this is exactly what we were looking for in an oak-aged New World Chardonnay. Rich, generous and ripe.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description A belting barrel fermented, tropical fruit packed bombshell of a Chardonnay. Extremely well made, this is exactly what one would look for in oak aged New World Chardonnay. Great by itself but will stand up to most foods. Anorak facts Coming soon.

White Label Sauvignon Blanc, Morton Estate, 2009, Marlborough, New Zealand, 13.5%	Sauvignon	£117.60	£9.80	£8.82
(Also available in half bottles). Morton has made huge leaps in the last few years to produce top flight Sauvignon, Pinot and Sparkling. This has beautiful balance, that hint of mango and passionfruit, tamed by a degree minerality and sophistication that's rarely found from this region.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Morton has made huge leaps in the last few years to produce top flight Sauvignon, Pinot and Sparkling. This has beautiful balance, that hint of mango and passionfruit, tamed by a degree minerality and sophistication that's rarely found from this region. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Sauvignon Blanc, Clifford Bay, 2009, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand, 13.0%	Sauvignon	£130.44	£10.87	£9.78
Exotic, full flavoured and ultra fruity Kiwi Sauv, bursting with mango, gooseberry and passion fruit. This is wonderful with flavoursome, spicy food.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description An exceptionally pale silver green in colour, this wine has aromas of gooseberry, asparagus, and grapefruit, very typical of this varietal from New Zealand. Similar flavours are evident on the palate, which is medium-bodied and well-rounded. A touch of minerality creeps into the lengthy finish. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Pinot Gris, Archangel Estate, 2009, Central Otago, New Zealand, 13.5%	Pinot Gris	£175.20	£14.60	£13.14
Only 200 cases were made of this and it's an absolute star on our list! This is a ‘must try before you die’ wine. It’s ripe, and retains fresh acidity. We’re sure it’s a foody white but we’d quite happily bath in it if we could afford to do so.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Bright and limpid straw yellow in colour, the aromatics strike a remarkable balance between intrigue and decadence. Honey, spices and yellow stonefruits sit at the core with nuances of pears, tropical fruits, and steel support the nose. The wine is fresh with excellent acidity, yet it is extremely harmonious and accessible now. Drink over the next 3-4 years, but it’s hard to resist now. 200 cases made. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : Pinot Gris • Alcohol : 13.7% • Residual sugar : 7.7 g/L • Production quantity : 200 Dozen • Age of vine : 5 years • Soil type : A blend of loess, gravel, schist, mineral quartz • Hand/machine harvested : Hand harvested • Harvest dates : May 5th 2009 • Length of fermentation : • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Steel Tank • Bottle/cask ageing : • Colour : Pale Straw • Bouquet : Displays aromatic spices & honeysuckle. The palate opens up to tropical fruits, quince & ripe pear. • Serving temperature : 8 degrees C • Food match : Pork tenderloin, Asian dishes with aromatic spices; Steamed mussels with wine & herbs • Ageing potential : 3 years

Archangel Riesling, Avalon Estate, 2009, Central Otago, New Zealand, 12.0%	Riesling	£175.20	£14.60	£13.14
So different from Paulinshof’s Mosel Riesling but equally deserved of the top slot on our ‘wines we love but we might never sell’ page (only 80 cases of it were made anyway) . Please prove us wrong as you’ll be happy you’ve done so! Ripe and fleshy like the Pinot Gris above with that tasty whack of lime you’d hope for from this majestic grape variety.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Pale straw with brilliant green hues, the bouquet is of limes, apples, floral aromas and wet stones. The palate is dry and elegant, rich yet with the barest hint of sweetness. It has a long lacy, racy, lingering finish. Enjoy this wine as an aperitif. Only 80 cases were made. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : Riesling • Alcohol : 12% • Residual sugar : 7.5 g/L • Production quantity : 70 Dozen • Age of vine : 3 years • Soil type : A blend of loess, gravel, schist, mineral quartz • Hand/machine harvested : Hand harvested • Harvest dates : April 22nd 2009 • Length of fermentation : • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Steel Tank • Bottle/cask ageing : • Colour : Pale Straw • Bouquet : Exhibits zesty floral notes of lime leaf & ripe apple. The palate is layered with stone fruit & fennel with a flinty texture & focused finish. • Serving temperature : 8 degrees C • Food match : Goats cheese, Lime roasted salmon, scallops, fish • Ageing potential : 5 years

Red	Grape	Case	Bottle	3+ Case Discount
Saint Roch Rouge, Vignobles Foncalieu, 2009, Vin de France, France, 12.5%	Carignan, Grenache, Syrah/Shiraz	£71.16	£5.93	£5.34
Juicy, chunky, fruity and ripe. A truly tasty red that’s easy to enjoy on its own but it’s great with a good steak ‘à point’ too!
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description A blend of Carignan and Merlot, this wine has suppleness and finesse. A good depth of fruit and a smooth palate make this a generous and tasty red. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Costières de Nîmes (Biologique) AOC, Domaine Moulin Piot, 2009, Rhône, France, 14.8%	Grenache, Syrah/Shiraz	£99.96	£8.33	£7.50
This is what southern French country red should taste like. Bags of black fruit flavour, a healthy dollop of peppery spice and soft, seductive tannins to boot. This is no frills, no fancies, jolly good red. Oh, and it's organic too.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Made organically with the classic trio of Southern Rhone red grape varieties This is what southern French country red should taste like. Bags of black fruit flavour, a healthy dollop of peppery spice and soft, seductive tannins to boot. This is no frills, no fancies jolly good red. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : Syrah, Grenache noir, Mourvèdre • Alcohol : 14.8% • Residual sugar : <2 • Production quantity : 50 ha • Age of vine : 4 – 45 year • Soil type : Rolled pebbles • Hand/machine harvested : Machine • Harvest dates : September • Length of fermentation : 15 days • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Steel tank / thermo regulated • Bottle/cask ageing : - • Colour : Garnet • Bouquet : Ripe fruits, Kirsch, notes of grilled coffee • Serving temperature : 18°C • Food match : Grilled meat or meat in sauce • Ageing potential : 3-5 years

Saumur Champigny AOC, Réserve des Vignerons des Caves de Saumur, 2009, Loire, France, 13.0%	Cab Franc	£118.44	£9.87	£8.88
We're so happy to have sold lot's of this wine and you keep coming back for more! If there was ever a vintage to buy Loire red it's 2009 and this, from the same producers as our fabulous rose, is elegant, crunchy, fruity and flavoursome.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description If there was ever a vintage to buy Loire red it's 2009 and this is elegant, crunchy, fruity and flavoursome. It can be served slightly chilled for those warmer days. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Bordeaux Supérieur ‘Les Trois Hectares’ AOC, Château Bauduc, 2006, Bordeaux, France, 13.0%	Merlot	£177.72	£14.81	£13.33
Exquisitely made Bordeaux from 100% hand harvested Merlot. Smooth and fine with ripe, dark fruit. It needs food but really this is the perfect match for the Sunday roast.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Exquisitely made Bordeaux. Smooth and fine with ripe, dark fruit. It needs food but really this is the perfect match for the Sunday roast. Aged in new & one-year old French oak barrels this is round and generous, don’t be scared to decant. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Montagne Saint Emilion AOC, Château Bel Air, 2005, Bordeaux, France, 13.0%	Cab Franc, Cab Sauvignon, Merlot	£144.84	£12.07	£10.86
We tasted so many average Bordeaux wines in our mammoth tasting last year and we've tasted plenty of contenders since that just fail to bring us the joy we're looking for at their price ... hence our comprehensive list of just two. This beat many Grand Cru wines to a place on our list. It’s fleshy, generous, ripe and rewarding - a really tasty right bank Bordeaux.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description From a stand-out vintage in Bordeaux, this has chewy tannins and good depth of fruit. It’s fleshy, generous, ripe and rewarding - a really tasty right bank Bordeaux. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Côte de Brouilly AOC, Domaine des Maisons Neuves, 2009, Beaujolais, France, 14.5%	Gamay	£132.00	£11.00	£9.90
Perhaps our best selling red, this is utterly delicious Beaujolais. Made by one of the most exciting producers we have found in a GREAT GREAT vintage, this is generous, juicy and chunky red that's delicious drinking now.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Made by a Domaine that are used to winning awards, and recommended by several wine buffs in this country. The combination of a great vintage, a superb producer and a wonderful appellation, this is generous and chunky Beaujolais that’s delicious drinking now. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Fleurie AOC, Domaine de la Chapelle des Bois, 2009, Beaujolais, France, 13.0%	Gamay	£136.80	£11.40	£10.26
Fleurie is perhaps the finest and most elegant of the Crus in Beaujolais. Chapelle des Bois is owned and run by Eric and Chantal Coudert. They make both Fleurie and Chiroubles and this is their top cuvee - elegant, fresh, fine and fabulous Cru Beaujolais.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Fleurie is perhaps the finest and most elegant of the Crus in Beaujolais. Chapelle des Bois is owned and run by Eric and Chantal Coudert. Great acidity make this an excellent food wine. Elegant, fresh, fine and fabulous Cru Beaujolais. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Cornas AOC, Domaine Vincent Paris, 2007, Rhône, France, 13.0%	Syrah/Shiraz	£305.64	£25.47	£22.92
One of the most exciting and serious wines on our list, this Cornas is a must try for any lover of Northern Rhône wines or anybody wanting to discover them. Breathtakingly fine with powerful black Syrah fruit and the hallmark acidity of great Cornas.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description This Cornas is a must try for any lover of Northern Rhône wines or anybody wanting to discover them. Breathtakingly fine with powerful black Syrah fruit, heady aromas and the hallmark acidity of great Cornas. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC, Domaine de la Vidalière, 2009, Rhône, France, 14.0%	Grenache, Syrah/Shiraz	£99.24	£8.27	£7.44
Delicious southern Rhône red. Being a Villages appellation it’s a level up from your average Côtes du Rhône. Fleshy, juicy, ripe and chewy, it’s soft and smooth so ready for drinking now and will only get better as the months go by.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Delicious southern Rhône red. Being a Villages appellation it’s a level up from your average Cotes du Rhône. Fleshy, juicy, ripe and chewy, it’s soft and smooth. Syrah adds the spice, distinctive bouquet and colour, while Grenache contributes lovely fruit & softness. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : Syrah, Grenache • Alcohol : 14% • Residual sugar : <2 • Production quantity : 40 ha • Age of vine : 30 years • Soil type : argilo-calcareous soil • Hand/machine harvested : Machine • Harvest dates : September • Length of fermentation : short • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Steel tank • Bottle/cask ageing : - • Colour : Ruby • Bouquet : Spicy and red fruits aromas • Serving temperature : 18°C • Food match : Grilled meat or meat in sauce • Ageing potential : 2-3 years

Gigondas AOC, Domaine du Pesquier, 2007, Southern Rhône, France, 15.0%	Grenache, Syrah/Shiraz	£184.80	£15.40	£13.86
Pesquier is a wonderfully traditional family-run estate making powerful, robust and generous Southern Rhône wines. This ‘07 is soft and spicy and excellent for drinking now.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Beautiful ruby color, dark and deep. This traditionally structured wine reveals itself slowly but steadily, first displaying red fruits and then notes of garrigue followed by cocoa and licorice root. The aromas are rich and layered, the palate is intense and silky, with a big body and finely-knit tannins. This Gigondas represents the very best of bold, classic southern Rhone red wines. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Clos de Brusquières, 2007, Southern Rhône, France, 15.0%	Grenache, Syrah/Shiraz	£284.80	£23.73	£21.36
This is a ‘grab your crash helmet and strap yourself in’ Châteauneuf. It’s a brooding monster of a Southern Rhône from a magnificent old guard domaine in a magical vintage. Hot and ripe and utterly sublime!
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description A brooding monster of a southern Rhône from a magnificent old guard domaine in a magical vintage. A complex bouquet of kirsch liqueur, lavender, new saddle leather and spice box combine with ripe fruit and chewy tannins to complete this wine. Hot and ripe and utterly sublime. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Sierra de Siles, Tierra de Castilla, 2009, Tierra de Castilla, Spain, 13.0%	Syrah/Shiraz, Tempranillo	£74.40	£6.20	£5.58
Super Spanish red - soft, tasty and very easy to drink with and without food.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Pure raspberry fruit on the nose. The palate shows rich, pure fruit and some tannin. It’s bold, delicious, full flavoured and very modern. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : Tempranillo - Syrah • Alcohol : 13 % • Residual sugar : 2 g. • Production quantity : 100,000 bottles • Age of vine : 8 – 12 years • Soil type : Calcareous with a sand/clay top soil • Hand/machine harvested : Hand and machine • Harvest dates : Last week of September till first week of October • Length of fermentation : 10 – 14 days • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Steel tank • Bottle/cask ageing : bottle • Colour : Deep ruby red • Bouquet : Dark berries • Serving temperature : 16 – 18ºC. • Food match : Red meat and cheese • Ageing potential : 4 years

Campo de Borja DO, La Copa, 2009, Campo de Borja, Spain, 14.0%	Grenache	£89.64	£7.47	£6.72
This is the wine to try if you’re nervous about straying from the safely trodden path of Rioja. Punchy and flavoursome this is a really tasty, chewy and juicy, foody red. Try it with a flavoursome casserole.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Lovely rustic Spanish red from the Zaragoza region made with the hearty & gutsy Garnacha grape. Red fruits, plums and hints of spice on the palate, mellow and rounded on the finish. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Rioja Tinto Joven ‘Sanchobarón’, Bodegas Domeco de Jarauta, DOC, 2009, Rioja, Spain, 14.0%	Tempranillo	£84.84	£7.07	£6.36
Domeco de Jarauta is a really exciting Bodega in Rioja Baja. This, their young wine, is a no-holds-barred fruity, smooth Rioja. It’s not complex but it sure is tasty.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Unoaked wine from Rioja, this is super fruity, bursting with fresh berries. Soft & charming on the palate with vibrant red fruit & an attractive creamy texture. Incredibly smooth and rather dangerously easy to drink. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : 100% Tempranillo • Alcohol : 14% • Residual sugar : >2 gr/lt • Production quantity : 50.000 • Age of vine : 25 • Soil type : Calcareous clay • Hand/machine harvested : Hand harvested • Harvest dates : September-October • Length of fermentation : 18 days • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Steel tank • Bottle/cask ageing : - • Colour : Cherry colour • Bouquet : Fresh fruit aromas • Serving temperature : 16º - 17º • Food match : Meats and cheeses • Ageing potential : 2 years

Rioja Crianza ‘Sanchobarón’, Bodegas Domeco de Jarauta, DOC, 2007, Rioja, Spain, 14.0%	Tempranillo	£108.00	£9.00	£8.10
It’s in this wine that we found what we were really looking for in our Rioja. Smoothness in the mouth, cloves and cinammon on the nose. A wonderful winter warmer.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description This is just typical Rioja that delivers in spades - smoothness in the mouth, cloves and cinnamon on the nose. Good balance of wood to fruit, and lovely acidity. A wonderful winter warmer. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : 100% Tempranillo • Alcohol : 14% • Residual sugar : >2 gr/lt • Production quantity : 40.000 • Age of vine : 35 • Soil type : Calcareous clay • Hand/machine harvested : Hand harvested • Harvest dates : September-October • Length of fermentation : 21 days • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Steel tank • Bottle/cask ageing : 14 months in cask, 10 months in bottle • Colour : Intense cherry colour • Bouquet : Red and black fruits in compote aromas • Serving temperature : 17º - 18º • Food match : All meat dishes • Ageing potential : 5 years

Rioja Reserva ‘Sanchobarón’, Bodegas Domeco de Jarauta, DOC, 2005, Rioja, Spain, 14.0%	Tempranillo	£142.44	£11.87	£10.68
Grown up Reserva Rioja that needs an hour or two to breathe. Once it’s opened up it exudes complexity on the nose - herbs, spices, smoke and fruit, and it’s delicious to drink too. Best served with rich red meat and game.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Grown up Reserva Rioja that needs an hour or two to breathe (or double decant). Once it’s opened it exudes complexity on the nose – herbs, spices, smoke & fruit, and it’s delicious to drink too. Best served with rich meat and game. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : 100% Tempranillo • Alcohol : 14% • Residual sugar : >2 gr/lt • Production quantity : 20.000 • Age of vine : 40 • Soil type : Calcareous clay • Hand/machine harvested : Hand harvested • Harvest dates : September-October • Length of fermentation : 27 days • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Steel tank • Bottle/cask ageing : 20 months in cask, 16 months in bottle • Colour : Ruby colour, brick-red rim • Bouquet : Great intensity, plums and blueberries • Serving temperature : 17º - 18º • Food match : Roasted meats, lamb and game • Ageing potential : 10 years

Sangiovese di Puglia IGT, Ancora, 2009, Ancora, Italy, 13.5%	Sangiovese	£75.24	£6.27	£5.64
A strong contender for the best value wine on our wine list. Unlike so many inexpensive southern Italian reds this is smooth and ‘oh so tasty’. It’s packed with ripe black and red fruit and great just for a glass on its own or with a well cooked roast too.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description A medium bodied, everyday drinking red with aromas of red berry and damson fruit. Fresh and lively on the palate with juicy berry fruit and a hint of spiciness. Balanced by tangy acidity and soft ripe tannins. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Langhe Dolba DOC, Viberti Giovanni, 2008, Piemonte, Italy, 13.5%	Barbera, Dolcetto	£121.56	£10.13	£9.12
The introduction to the wonderful wines of this eccentric character Giovanni Viberti. Rustic, tasty and a great northern Italian red. Enjoy this with some traditional Italian cooking - we’re sure you will!
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Lovely heady & aromatic red made by the eccentric Claudio Viberti. Floral and liquorice characters abound on the palate while good acidity and medium tannins complete this tasty, rustic north Italian red. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Barbera D’Alba Superiore DOC, Viberti Giovanni, 2007, Piemonte, Italy, 14.5%	Barbera	£184.80	£15.40	£13.86
This is in the top five most impressive wines on our list. Absolutely amazing red. Crammed with fruit. It’s full bodied, smooth, spicy, seriously interesting and mega morish! Also available in magnums in ultra smart gift boxes.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Absolutely amazing red made with the lovely Barbera grape. Crammed with clear ripe fruits, cherries & almonds. Its full bodied, smooth, seriously interesting and mega moreish! Aged in steel tanks to retain the purity of fruit, this has been crafted by a master. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Barolo ‘Buon Padre’ DOCG, Viberti Giovanni, 2005, Piemonte, Italy, 14.0%	Nebbiolo	£306.36	£25.53	£22.98
Very grown up, single vineyard Barolo from a great vintage and a star grower, this commands respect and changes in flavour as you work through the bottle.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Very grown up, single vineyard Barolo from a great vintage and a star grower, this commands respect and changes in flavour as you work through the bottle. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Pinot Noir, Cycles Gladiator, 2008, California, USA, 14.0%	Pinot Noir	£117.60	£9.80	£8.82
Smooth, soft, velvet-like Pinot that knocks any Bourgogne Pinot Noir we’ve tried at this price level into a cocked hat. Fruity and fine, this is great on its own and even better with chicken and guinea fowl.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Fabulously juicy, a superb alternative to red Burgundy. Crunchy raspberry fruit, beautiful balance, smooth texture. Enjoy on its own or with chicken & guinea fowl. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cycles Gladiator, 2007, California, USA, 13.5%	Cab Sauvignon	£117.60	£9.80	£8.82
Uncomplicated, lip-smackingly delicious Californian Cabernet. Full bodied with rich and ripe blackberry fruit.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Full bodied Californian Cabernet with rich and ripe blackberry fruit. Lingering acidity, integrated tannins and hints of violets complete this lip-smacking experience. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Merlot Clàsico, Ventisquero, 2009, Central Valley, Chile, 13.5%	Merlot	£77.64	£6.47	£5.82
This Merlot is worryingly easy to drink. Possibly the smoothest wine on our list with soft, ripe plum fruit and an elegance we were really pleased to find in a Chilean Merlot.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Incredibly smooth, deep ruby red with soft ripe plum and cherry fruit and a charming elegance. Made by Ventisquero, Chile’s most award-recognized winery. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Yelcho, 2009, Colchagua Valley, Chile, 13.5%	Cab Sauvignon	£79.68	£6.64	£5.98
Well structured and generous Cabernet from the cool climate region of Colchagua. A long growing season, careful vineyard work and diligent wine making have produced a terrifically tasty Cabernet.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description Well structured and generous Cabernet from the cool climate region of Colchagua. A long growing season, careful vineyard work and diligent wine making have produced a terrifically tasty Cabernet. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Reserva Carménère, Yelcho, 2009, Colchagua Valley, Chile, 13.5%	Carmenere	£79.68	£6.64	£5.98
The flagship grape variety of Chile, this is more spicy than the Cabernet with a degree more complexity. Smooth and generous in flavour with ripe black fruit.
Menu description / Anorak facts
Menu description The flagship grape variety of Chile, originally from Bordeaux; this is spicy and complex. Smooth and low in acidity though generous in flavour with ripe black fruit and a beautiful dark crimson colour. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Parcela #7, Viña von Siebenthal, 2007, Aconcagua Valley, Chile, 14.5%	Cab Sauvignon, Merlot	£167.52	£13.93	£12.54
This wine proves that Chile can make great red wine. A traditional Bordeaux blend, this is powerful, ripe and a strong contender for any left bank Cru Bourgeois Bordeaux.
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Menu description New World Bordeaux blend that shows how serious Chile can be. Bouquet of black cherry, sweet spice, wood & cinnamon bark, heady aromas, palate is warm, supple, with plum a big factor, good acidity and nicely integrated tannins. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Malbec, Pascual Toso, 2009, Mendoza, Argentina, 14.0%	Malbec	£108.84	£9.07	£8.16
This wine’s won every medal it could have done at last year’s International Wine Challenge. It delivers wads of black cherry fruit, a soft, creamy texture and just the right combination of power and elegance.
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White Label Pinot Noir, Morton Estate, 2009, Marlborough, New Zealand, 13.5%	Pinot Noir	£128.04	£10.67	£9.60
We’re listing three NZ Pinots and no red Burgundies which we’ll agree is a little unbalanced but we’ve yet to find a Burgundy that can hold a candle to either this or the Archangel Estate wines. Elegance, purity and just downright deliciousness abound in this value-packed Pinot.
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Menu description Made by the proudly independent Morton Estate, this pinot has all the classic traits of ripe strawberry, cherry and raspberry. This and a beautiful elegance combine to make a cracking drop, really coming into its own now (January 2011). Anorak facts Coming soon.

The Long Trek Pinot Noir, Archangel Estate, 2009, Central Otago, New Zealand, 14.0%	Pinot Noir	£163.20	£13.60	£12.24
Wow what a cracker this wine is! It’s the intro into the amazing wines from the Avalon Estate. Save the Archangel for really special occasions but don’t dismiss this Long Trek. It over-delivers in spades!
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Menu description Made by this amazing estate, this is first class Kiwi Pinot, rich, ripe and full of raspberry fruit. It is full bodied and powerful, yet somehow manages to retain a very elegant & poised backbone, mild tannin make this remarkably (and worryingly) easy drinking. Book a cab! Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : Pinot Noir • Alcohol : 14% • Residual sugar : - • Production quantity : 1000 Dozen • Age of vine : 5 – 6 years • Soil type : A blend of loess, gravel, schist, mineral quartz • Hand/machine harvested : Hand harvested • Harvest dates : April 16th – April 22nd • Length of fermentation : Fruit fully de-stemmed, cold soak for several days prior to warming & fermentation in small open topped fermenters. • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : 10 months in French Oak barriques • Bottle/cask ageing : 6 month • Colour : Ruby Red • Bouquet : Vibrant and expressive with notes of cherries, spices & wild flowers. The black notes are soft & tannins supple. • Serving temperature : 18 degrees C • Food match : Duck, Lamb, Rabbit, Pork • Ageing potential : 3 years +

Pinot Noir, Archangel Estate, 2009, Central Otago, New Zealand, 14.0%	Pinot Noir	£247.20	£20.60	£18.54
Absolutely sensational, and we mean SENSATIONAL, Pinot Noir. This is right up there with the very best Pinots from NZ including the Mount Difficulty's, Pegasus Bays, Felton Roads etc. etc. and it puts the numerous Pinots we've tried from Burgundy at this price firmly in the shade . Dare we say it? ... this is the finest red wine on our wine list.
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Menu description Made by the Avalon Estate, this is seductive and sweet, with lovely breadth of flavour, there’s moderate density here, but it comes across as being light on its feet. One of the finest examples of Kiwi Pinot Noir, made with the helping hands of Nigel Greening (Felton Road) and John Belsham (Foxes Island) this is sheer class. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend: Pinot Noir 100% • Alcohol: 14% • Residual sugar: - • Production quantity: 1000 Dozen • Age of vine: 5 – 6 years • Soil type: A blend of loess, gravel, schist, mineral quartz • Hand/machine harvested: Hand harvested • Harvest dates: April 16th – April 22nd • Length of fermentation: Fruit partially de-stemmed & with inclusion of some whole cluster, cold soak for several days prior to warming & fermentation in small open topped fermenters. • Steel tank/barrel fermentation: 10 months in French Oak barriques • Bottle/cask ageing: 6 month • Colour: Ruby Red • Bouquet: Fragrant red & black fruit with sweet spices & savoury notes • Serving temperature: 18 degrees C • Food match: Pan roasted Duck breast, Rack of Lamb, Veal, Pork • Ageing potential: 5 years +

Shiraz, Cranswick Estate, 2008, S.E., Australia, 14.0%	Syrah/Shiraz	£110.40	£9.20	£8.28
Chunky, chewy, spicy and robust Aussie Shiraz. Best enjoyed with a lightly grilled fillet of stegasaurus but good with a rump steak too.
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Menu description Rich, ripe and erring towards the medicinal, this wine reveals why the Barossa valley is so suited to growing Syrah. Spice and leather dominate the palate, with beautiful chocolaty undercurrents. Very easy to drink by itself, but will accompany simple hearty fare like a velvet glove. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Keyneton Estate Euphonium, Henschke, 2004, Barossa, Australia, 14.5%	Cab Franc, Cab Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah/Shiraz	£306.36	£25.53	£22.98
One of the most respected estates in Australia and well deserved of that title too. This we feel is perhaps Henschke’s best value red and is a great example of what the Barossa does best.
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Menu description Entry level wine from the prestigious Henschke Estate. Deep crimson in colour. Spicy sweet aromas of plums, anise, blueberries and cassis with hints of smoky tar, vanilla, cedar and minty nuances. The palate is sweet and ripe with lush blackberry fruits, complex with excellent depth and concentration, velvety fine-grained tannins and excellent length. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : 40% Shiraz; 25% Cab Sauv; 25% Merlot; 10% Cab Franc • Alcohol : 14.5% • Residual sugar : • Production quantity : • Age of vine : • Soil type : • Hand/machine harvested : • Harvest dates : 14th March – 14th May • Length of fermentation : • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : • Bottle/cask ageing : • Colour : Deep crimson • Bouquet : Spicy sweet aromas of plums, anise, blueberries and cassis with hints of smoky tar, vanilla, cedar and minty nuances • Serving temperature : Room • Food match : Beef penang curry • Ageing potential : Will improve until 2015

Dessert Wine	Grape	Case	Bottle	3+ Case Discount
Late Harvest Semillon, Morton Estate, 2006, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, 12.5%%		£157.54	£13.13	£11.82
We think we all need a bit of sweetness in our lives and this Semillon delivers in spades! Packed with ripe, tangy orange like fruit with floral notes, fresh acidity and a smack of minerality, this is sweet but in no way cloying. We think heaven must look quite like a glass of this with a well made, tangy lemon tart.
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Moscato D’Asti, DOCG, Viberti Giovanni, NV, Piedmont, Italy, 5.0%	Moscato	£136.08	£12.60	£11.34
This is the silliest wine on our list as we just don’t know who’s going to buy it. We’re happy to drink it though as it is the very best wine with strawberries and cream or lemon tart. Only 5% alchohol, sweet, crisp and ultra refreshing: this is a showstopper!
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Fine Wine	Grape	Case	Bottle	3+ Case Discount
Réserve de La Comtesse, de Pichon Lalande, 2007, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France, 12.5%	Cab Franc, Cab Sauvignon, Merlot	£360.86	£30.07	£27.06
A firm and distinguished wine of great density, with spices, black fruits and liquorice coming through. The wines of Reserve de la Comtesse, like the Grand Vin, are known for their soft, feminine charm and due to the amount of Merlot in the blend they are supple, velvety and opulent. Aromas of black cherries, spice, smoke, blackberries, plums and sandalwood.
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Château Haut Batailley, 5ème Cru Classé, 2004, Pauillac, France, 13%	Cab Franc, Cab Sauvignon, Merlot	£439.05	£36.60	£32.93

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Château La Tour Figeac, Grand Cru, 1998, Saint Emilion, France, 13.5%	Cab Franc, Cab Sauvignon, Merlot	£1039.97	£86.65	£78.00
This is the finest La Tour-Figeac since the 1982. Dark ruby/purple-colored with a sensational bouquet of smoke-infused blackberries, jammy cherries, and coffee, this thick, unctuously-textured, rich, full-bodied, structured, moderately tannic wine is already gorgeous to drink. Anticipated maturity: now-2015. A sleeper of the vintage. Drink 2001-2015 . 90 points Robert Parker
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Château Haut-Bages-Averous, 2007, Pauillac, France, %	Cab Franc, Cab Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot	£512.06	£42.67	£38.40
Second wine of Château Lynch Bages, Scored 90 points in Wine Spectator Meaty, dense, intense cassis. Rich, fresh, with good balance and intensity of flavour. Drink 2009-12. The wine has red purple , medium dark red fruit , oak , cedar/cigar , round , very good balance with finesse and integrated tannins falling away.
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Château d’Armailhac,, 2000, Pauillac, France, %	Cab Sauvignon, Merlot	£639.90	£53.33	£48.00
Rich, spicy oaky nose, plenty of zest. Lush, opulent, masses of fruit and powerful ripe tannins, cassis, classic Pauillac. Dense, built to last, majestic. An exotic, spicy, gorgeously rich blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon and 42% Merlot, the 2000 exhibits a dense garnet/plum/purple color in addition to a big, smoky nose of espresso, nuts, Asian spices, black plums, currants, and leather. Superbly concentrated, with sweet tannin, and a thick, juicy texture, it must be the best d'Armailhac ever made. Drink 2009-25.
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Château Léoville-Barton,, 2001, Saint Julien, France, 12.5%	Cab Franc, Cab Sauvignon, Merlot	£911.95	£76.00	£68.40
Château Léoville Barton is a typical Saint-Julien and one of the most elegant Médoc wines. The gravel soil in the very heart of the appellation is ideal for vines. The grape varieties are represented by 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 8% Cabernet franc. A wonderfully firm, concentrated wine that walks a fine, balanced line between richness and poised structure. It is classic in the best sense, showing all the shape of a fine Bordeaux, while adding the extra dimension of the freshest of black fruits, complexity from a few hints of wood, and a dark, brooding, long-lasting aftertaste. Consistent from bottle this is an outstanding offering, tight on the heels of the 2000. Civilized and approachable for a young Leoville-Barton, it exhibits a saturated plum/purple colour along with classic Bordelais aromas of damp earth, crème de cassis, smoke, vanillin, and tobacco. Medium to full-bodied and rich, with high but well-integrated tannin, and a long, 40+ second finish, it is brilliant effort, and one of the stars of the Medoc. Château Léoville Barton is a typical Saint-Julien and one of the most elegant Médoc wines. The gravel soil in the very heart of the appellation is ideal for vines. The grape varieties are represented by 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 8% Cabernet franc. A wonderfully firm, concentrated wine that walks a fine, balanced line between richness and poised structure. It is classic in the best sense, showing all the shape of a fine Bordeaux, while adding the extra dimension of the freshest of black fruits, complexity from a few hints of wood, and a dark, brooding, long-lasting aftertaste. Consistent from bottle this is an outstanding offering, tight on the heels of the 2000. Civilized and approachable for a young Leoville-Barton, it exhibits a saturated plum/purple colour along with classic Bordelais aromas of damp earth, crème de cassis, smoke, vanillin, and tobacco. Medium to full-bodied and rich, with high but well-integrated tannin, and a long, 40+ second finish, it is brilliant effort, and one of the stars of the Medoc. 92 Robert Parker
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Château Léoville Poyferré, 2ème Cru Classé, 2001, Saint Julien, France, 12.5%	Cab Franc, Cab Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot	£832.00	£69.64	£62.40
Flamboyant expression of Saint Julien which is mature, balanced, dense & structured. Deep garnet colour with seductive notes of blackberries, prunes, toasted oak, blackcurrant & redcurrants. Great structure on the palate with undertones of caramel and floral notes. 70% new oak changed once during its' 2 year ageing in barrel. To be enjoyed with lamb stews, venison, roast pork with prunes and smelly cheeses. Drink from 2008 to 2020. Scored 90 points with Robert Parker.
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Château D’Aiguilhe, 1999, Côtes de Castillon, France, %		£447.98	£37.33	£33.60

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Château L’Arrivet Haut Brion,, 2000, Pessac-Léognan, France, %		£480.00	£40.00	£36.00

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Château Poujeaux, 1998, Moulis, France, %		£447.98	£37.33	£33.60

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Barolo San Pietro, Viberti Giovanni, 2003, Piemonte, Italy, %		£639.79	£53.32	£47.99

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Fortified Wines	Case	Bottle
Taylors Late Bottle Vintage Port, 2004	£-	£15.00


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Taylors Ten Year Old Tawny Port,	£-	£21.54


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Large bottles	Grape	Case (6)	Bottle	3+ Case Discount
Champagne Henri Favre NV Brut MAGNUM, Dizy, NV, Champagne, France, 12.0%	Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir	£264.00	£44.00	£39.60
One of the finds of our tasting! Fantastic Champagne with exceptional balance. The green apple fruit and creamy texture combine magnificently to create a moreish, dry and crisp Champagne.
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Menu description Fantastic Champagne with exceptional balance. The green apple fruit and the creamy texture combine magnificently to create moreish, dry and crisp Champagne. This relatively little known house beat several Grandes Marques Champagnes in a blind tasting conducted by one of France’s premier panels. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Mercurey Blanc AOC, Château De Chamirey MAGNUM, 2007, Burgundy, France, 13.5%	Chardonnay	£281.81	£46.97	£42.28
Showstopping white Burgundy from this lesser-regarded appellation. We tasted 23 different Meursaults, Pulignys and Chassagnes and not one of them could touch this for deliciousness, not even the Premier Crus.
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Menu description Chateau de Chamirey is widely regarded as the best domaine in the “Grandes Palmares”, which is some accolade, and this delicious white burgundy has wonderful, slightly toasty, nutty and buttery aromas and flavours with a healthy citrus and honey back drop. This rivals both Puligny Montrachet and Meursault selling at twice its price. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : 100% Chardonnay • Alcohol : 13.5 % • Residual sugar : • Production quantity : • Age of vine : 25 years • Soil type : Clay and limestone mix • Hand/machine harvested : Hand • Harvest dates : • Length of fermentation : • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Steel • Bottle/cask ageing : Cask • Colour : Red • Bouquet : Ripe stone fruits with a toasty background and citrus lift • Serving temperature : 7 ° • Food match : Scallops, Crayfish, Langoustine and hard cheeses • Ageing potential : 2-8 years

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Clos de Brusquières MAGNUM, 2007, Southern Rhône, France, 15.0%	Grenache, Syrah/Shiraz	£304.00	£50.93	£45.84
This is a ‘grab your crash helmet and strap yourself in’ Châteauneuf. It’s a brooding monster of a Southern Rhône from a magnificent old guard domaine in a magical vintage. Hot and ripe and utterly sublime!
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Menu description A brooding monster of a southern Rhône from a magnificent old guard domaine in a magical vintage. A complex bouquet of kirsch liqueur, lavender, new saddle leather and spice box combine with ripe fruit and chewy tannins to complete this wine. Hot and ripe and utterly sublime. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Barbera D’Alba Superiore DOC, Viberti Giovanni MAGNUM, 2007, Piedmont, Italy, 14.5%	Barbera	£214.00	£35.66	£32.10
Presented in the smartest individual magnum gift boxes, this is in the top five most impressive wines on our list. Absolutely amazing red. Crammed with fruit. It’s full bodied, smooth, seriously interesting and mega morish!
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Menu description Absolutely amazing red made with the lovely Barbera grape. Crammed with clear ripe fruits, cherries & almonds. Its full bodied, smooth, seriously interesting and mega moreish! Aged in steel tanks to retain the purity of fruit, this has been crafted by a master. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Château Monbousquet, Saint Emilion Grand Cru, MAGNUM, 1998, St-Émilion, France, 13.5%		£784.00	£130.67	£117.60
A thoroughly decadent and delicious St. Emilion from a great estate in a really good vintage. The wine is now mature showing rich plum like flavours, juicy, silky tannins and a delicious creamy texture to the wine. Fun to be served from magnums and we’re sure it tastes better for it!
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Menu description A thoroughly decadent and delicious St. Emilion from a great estate in a really good vintage. The wine is now mature showing rich plum like flavours, juicy, silky tannins and a delicious creamy texture to the wine. Fun to be served from magnums and we’re sure it tastes better for it! Anorak facts Coming soon.

Château Pape Clement, Grand Cru Classe Pessac Léognan MAGNUM, 1998, Pessac-Léognan, France, 12.5%		£1720.00	£286.67	£258.00
This really is about as good as red wine from Bordeaux gets. We’ve been tasting this wine during the course of November and cannot recommend it highly enough. With 12 years bottle age the tannins have mellowed revealing superbly complex and soft fruit, tobacco leaf and earthy, mineral tones. From magnum the wine needs an hour or two to open up but drinks superbly with a finish that lasts an eternity.
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Menu description This really is about as good as red wine from Bordeaux gets. We’ve been tasting this wine during the course of November and cannot recommend it highly enough. With 12 years bottle age the tannins have mellowed revealing superbly complex and soft fruit, tobacco leaf and earthy, mineral tones. From magnum the wine needs an hour or two to open up but drinks superbly with a finish that lasts an eternity. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Château Patache d’Aux, AOC Médoc, DOUBLE MAG (4 bottles), 2002, Medoc, France, 13%	Cab Sauvignon, Merlot	£-	£106.67	£96.00
Superbly structured, juicy and classic Bordeaux from a really consistent Chateaux. The tannins are softening up well revealing plenty of silky, blackcurrant fruit. It’ll age well for a further five years but will put a few smiles on faces now too. Comes in super smart individual wooden boxes.
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Menu description Superbly structured, juicy and classic Bordeaux from a really consistent Chateaux. The tannins are softening up well revealing plenty of silky, blackcurrant fruit. It’ll age well for a further five years but is drinking well from now. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : 60% Cabenet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot • Alcohol : 13% • Residual sugar : • Production quantity : 260 000 Bottles • Age of vine : 35 years • Soil type : Freestone clay with pebbly soil • Hand/machine harvested : Hand • Harvest dates : • Length of fermentation : 3-4 Weeks • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Steel/barrel/clay • Bottle/cask ageing : Cask • Colour : Red • Bouquet : Sweet spice and ripe forest fruits. Elegantly restrained • Serving temperature : 18 • Food match : Grilled red meat and soft French cheeses • Ageing potential : 5-20 years

Château Patache d’Aux, AOC Médoc, IMPERIAL (6 bottles), 2002, Medoc, France, 13%	Cab Sauvignon, Merlot	£-	£189.34	£170.40
Another seriously tasty claret in a seriously silly bottle. These sized bottles bend dining room tables and you'll need a proper gathering (or a serious problem) to get through it in a sitting. This is superbly structured, juicy and classic Bordeaux from a really consistent Chateaux. The tannins are softening up well revealing plenty of silky, blackcurrant fruit. It’ll age well for a further five years but will put a few smiles on faces now too.
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Menu description Another seriously tasty claret in a seriously silly bottle. These sized bottles bend dining room tables and you'll need a proper gathering (or a serious problem) to get through it in a sitting. This is superbly structured, juicy and classic Bordeaux from a really consistent Chateaux. The tannins are softening up well revealing plenty of silky, blackcurrant fruit. It’ll age well for a further five years but will put a few smiles on faces now too. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : 60% Cabenet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot • Alcohol : 13% • Residual sugar : • Production quantity : 260 000 Bottles • Age of vine : 35 years • Soil type : Freestone clay with pebbly soil • Hand/machine harvested : Hand • Harvest dates : • Length of fermentation : 3-4 Weeks • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Steel/barrel/clay • Bottle/cask ageing : Cask • Colour : Red • Bouquet : Sweet spice and ripe forest fruits. Elegantly restrained • Serving temperature : 18 • Food match : Grilled red meat and soft French cheeses • Ageing potential : 5-20 years

Château Liversan, AOC Haut Médoc, IMPERIAL (6 bottles), 1999, Haut Medoc, France, 13%	Cab Sauvignon, Merlot	£-	£200.00	£180.00
Seriously tasty claret in a seriously silly bottle. These sized bottles bend dining room tables and you'll need a proper gathering (or a serious problem) to get through it in a sitting but the juice inside this monster is fabulous (the vineyard is just under 3 kilometres from Lafite and Mouton). Mature, ripe, cedary and spicy with plenty of fruit and life left in the wine. Delicious drinking now.
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Menu description Seriously tasty claret in a seriously silly bottle. These sized bottles bend dining room tables and you'll need a proper gathering (or a serious problem) to get through it in a sitting but the juice inside this monster is fabulous (the vineyard is just under 3 kilometres from Lafite and Mouton). Mature, ripe, cedary and spicy with plenty of fruit and life left in the wine. Delicious drinking now.Seriously tasty claret in a seriously silly bottle. These sized bottles bend dining room tables and you'll need a proper gathering (or a serious problem) to get through it in a sitting but the juice inside this monster is fabulous. Mature, ripe, cedary and spicy with plenty of fruit and life left in the wine. Delicious drinking now. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : 50% Cabenet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot • Alcohol : 13 % • Residual sugar : • Production quantity : 180 000 Bottles • Age of vine : 25 years • Soil type : Thin gravel with chalky subsoil • Hand/machine harvested : Hand • Harvest dates : • Length of fermentation : 3-4 Weeks • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Steel • Bottle/cask ageing : Cask • Colour : Red • Bouquet : Cigar box with ripe black fruits and a hint of dried spice • Serving temperature : 18 ° • Food match : Herb crusted lamb joints, red meats and soft cheese • Ageing potential : 5-15 years

Château Liversan, AOC Haut Médoc, IMPERIAL (6 bottles), 2000, Haut Medoc, France, 13%	Cab Sauvignon, Merlot	£-	£200.00	£180.00
Seriously tasty claret in a seriously silly bottle. These sized bottles bend dining room tables and you'll need a proper gathering (or a serious problem) to get through it in a sitting but the juice inside this monster is fabulous (the vineyard is just under 3 kilometres from Lafite and Mouton). Mature, ripe, cedary and spicy with plenty of fruit and life left in the wine. Delicious drinking now.
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Menu description Seriously tasty claret in a seriously silly bottle. These sized bottles bend dining room tables and you'll need a proper gathering (or a serious problem) to get through it in a sitting but the juice inside this monster is fabulous (the vineyard is just under 3 kilometres from Lafite and Mouton). Mature, ripe, cedary and spicy with plenty of fruit and life left in the wine. Delicious drinking now. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : 50% Cabenet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot • Alcohol : 13% • Residual sugar : • Production quantity : 180 000 Bottles • Age of vine : 25 years • Soil type : Thin gravel with chalky subsoil • Hand/machine harvested : Hand • Harvest dates : • Length of fermentation : 3-4 Weeks • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Steel • Bottle/cask ageing : Cask • Colour : Red • Bouquet : Dense ripe black fruits, black cherry, cedar and vanilla. • Serving temperature : 18 • Food match : Herb crusted lamb joints, red meats and soft cheese • Ageing potential : 5-15 years

Château Patache d’Aux, AOC Médoc, IMPERIAL (6 bottles), 2000, Medoc, France, 13%	Cab Sauvignon, Merlot	£-	£200.00	£180.00
Another seriously tasty claret in a seriously silly bottle. These sized bottles bend dining room tables and you'll need a proper gathering (or a serious problem) to get through it in a sitting but this is grown up Bordeaux from a great vintage. Patache d'Aux have been making consistently solid, traditional claret for many years and it's in vintages such as this that you find such great value from Chateaux such as this.
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Menu description Another seriously tasty claret in a seriously silly bottle. These sized bottles bend dining room tables and you'll need a proper gathering (or a serious problem) to get through it in a sitting but this is grown up Bordeaux from a great vintage. Patache d'Aux have been making consistently solid, traditional claret for many years and it's in vintages such as this that you find such great value from Chateaux such as this. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : 60% Cabenet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot • Alcohol : 13% • Residual sugar : • Production quantity : 260 000 Bottles • Age of vine : 35 years • Soil type : Freestone clay with pebbly soil • Hand/machine harvested : Hand • Harvest dates : • Length of fermentation : 3-4 Weeks • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Steel/barrel/clay • Bottle/cask ageing : Cask • Colour : Red • Bouquet : Seductive spice with bold fruit content and endless depth • Serving temperature : Room • Food match : Game, Beef, Lamb, Offal, Cheese • Ageing potential : 5-20 years

Vieux Château Gaubert, AOC Graves, IMPERIAL (6 bottles), 2005, Graves, France, 13%		£-	£210.67	£189.60
Another seriously tasty claret in a seriously silly bottle. These sized bottles bend dining room tables and you'll need a proper gathering (or a serious problem) to get through it in a sitting but this is really tasty claret indeed. From low yielding, old vines that produces wines that thorougly deserve Dominique Haverlan’s clever use of new oak. The 2005 is a cracking, well rounded wine that will live longer and be enjoyed from now too.
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Menu description Another seriously tasty claret in a seriously silly bottle. These sized bottles bend dining room tables and you'll need a proper gathering (or a serious problem) to get through it in a sitting but this is really tasty claret indeed. From low yielding, old vines that produces wines that thorougly deserve Dominique Haverlan’s clever use of new oak. The 2005 is a cracking, well rounded wine that will live longer and be enjoyed from now too. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : 50% Cabenet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc • Alcohol : 13 % • Residual sugar : • Production quantity : • Age of vine : 30 years • Soil type : Gravel • Hand/machine harvested : Hand • Harvest dates : • Length of fermentation : 4 Weeks • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Barrel • Bottle/cask ageing : Cask • Colour : Red • Bouquet : Deep cedar wood and stewed plumb, cassis • Serving temperature : 16 ° • Food match : Roasted red meats, game, strong cheeses • Ageing potential : 5-20 years

Château Liversan, AOC Haut Médoc, IMPERIAL (6 bottles), 2005, Haut Medoc, France, 13%	Cab Sauvignon, Merlot	£-	£224.00	£201.60
Seriously tasty claret in a seriously silly bottle. These sized bottles bend dining room tables and you'll need a proper gathering (or a serious problem) to get through it in a sitting but the juice inside this monster is fabulous (the vineyard is just under 3 kilometres from Lafite and Mouton). Maturing now however it's less developed than the 75cl bottles, we'd recommend this as a keeper.
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Menu description Seriously tasty claret in a seriously silly bottle. These sized bottles bend dining room tables and you'll need a proper gathering (or a serious problem) to get through it in a sitting but the juice inside this monster is fabulous (the vineyard is just under 3 kilometres from Lafite and Mouton). Maturing now however it's less developed than the 75cl bottles, we'd recommend this as a keeper. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : 50% Cabenet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot • Alcohol : 13% • Residual sugar : • Production quantity : 180 000 Bottles • Age of vine : 25 years • Soil type : Thin gravel with chalky subsoil • Hand/machine harvested : Hand • Harvest dates : • Length of fermentation : 3-4 Weeks • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Steel • Bottle/cask ageing : Cask • Colour : Red • Bouquet : Ripe fruits, black and red, with smokey spice • Serving temperature : 18 • Food match : Roasted red meat, venison, cheese and game • Ageing potential : 5-15 years

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Sancerre ‘La Mercy-Dieu’, Domaine Bailly-Reverdy, 2009, Loire, France, 14.0%	Sauvignon	£190.40	£7.93	£7.14
Classic Sancerre from a family who take their appellation and origin very seriously. Franck’s son Aurelien was packed off to NZ to see how they do it on the dark side and father and son now combine their skills to make outstanding and award-winning Sancerre.
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Menu description Stones and gooseberries are found in the aromas of this Sancerre. This rich, medium-bodied wine is highly expressive, tangy, juicy, and satin-textured. Loads of salty minerals are intermingled with pears, apples, flint, and hints of citrus fruits in this lush offering’s personality. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Pouilly Fumé AOC, Comte Jean Maréchal, 2008, Loire, France, 13.0%	Sauvignon	£214.40	£8.93	£8.04
Another screamer from the Comte Jean Maréchal stable. Ultra expressive Pouilly Fumé with all the classic hallmarks of crisp gooseberry fruit combining with that smokey gunflinty quality.
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Chablis AOC, Domaine de la Meulière, 2009, Burgundy, France, 12.5%	Chardonnay	£169.60	£7.07	£6.36
We tasted no fewer than 39 wines to select this Domaine in Chablis. Owned and run by the Laroche family, this is the produce of the vineyard, not the winery. All the fruit is handpicked and fermented cool in stainless steel tanks to produce pure, elegant, dry Chablis with beautiful balance.
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Menu description Classic expression of Chablis, good minerality, strong backbone, green apple & citrus fruit on the palate, marzipan in the mouth, one of the rare Chablis that does exactly what it says on the tin. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : 100% chardonnay • Alcohol : 12.5 • Residual sugar : none • Production quantity : 125 000 bottles • Age of vine : 5 to 45 years old, depending on the plots • Soil type : Kimmeridgian (limestone) • Hand/machine harvested : Hand harvest • Harvest dates : September 21st to 28th. • Length of fermentation : Alcoholic fermentation : 7 days • Then malolactic fermentation. • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Stainless steel vats • Bottle/cask ageing : This wine has been bottled in june 2010. • Colour : white • Bouquet : 2009 was a very sunny vintage so the wines are powerfull, and very pleasant even when young, with great fruits and citrics. The mouth is round with very low acidity. • Serving temperature : 10°C • Food match : To be drunk as an aperitive, with oysters or all seafood cooked without cream or sauce. Also nice with fine ham. • Ageing potential : 4 years

Saint-Véran AOC, Julien Collovray,, 2008, Burgundy, France, 12.5%	Chardonnay	£188.80	£7.87	£7.08
The most impressive of Julien's three wines! Every tasting we have put this in to people swear blind that they're drinking a Puligny or a Meursault. This is THE best St. Veran the Vintner team have ever tasted!
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Menu description From the warmth of the Maconnais, this chardonnay has a lovely creamy & buttery texture. Rich almonds, and great citrus fruit with a beautiful mouthfeel. Fantastically balanced acidity on the finish establishes this as an absolute cracker. Anorak facts • Grape variety and blend : CHARDONNAY 100% • Alcohol : 13%VOL • Residual sugar : 2.9gr • Production quantity : 30 000 bottles • Age of vine : 45 • Soil type : CLAY AND LIMESTONE • Hand/machine harvested : MACHINE HARVESTED • Harvest dates : 10 SEPTEMBER • Length of fermentation : 3 weeks • Steel tank/barrel fermentation : 30 % barrel; 70 % steel tank • Bottle/cask ageing : 10 months • Colour : White • Bouquet : Ripe fruits aromas, citrus, white flowers notes and mineral touch. Lightly wooded, complex and elegant. • Serving temperature : 13°C • Food match : Sea food, creamy chicken, goat cheese... • Ageing potential : 5 years

White Label Sauvignon Blanc, Morton Estate, 2009, Marlborough, New Zealand, 13.5%	Sauvignon	£127.68	£5.32	£4.79
Morton has made huge leaps in the last few years to produce top flight Sauvignon, Pinot and Sparkling. This has beautiful balance, that hint of mango and passionfruit, tamed by a degree of minerality and sophistication that's rarely found from this region.
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Menu description Morton has made huge leaps in the last few years to produce top flight Sauvignon, Pinot and Sparkling. This has beautiful balance, that hint of mango and passionfruit, tamed by a degree of minerality and sophistication that's rarely found from this region. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Clos de Brusquières, 2007, Southern Rhône, France, 15.0%	Grenache, Syrah/Shiraz	£284.88	£11.87	£10.68
This is a ‘grab your crash helmet and strap yourself in’ Châteauneuf. It’s a brooding monster of a Southern Rhône from a magnificent old guard domaine in a magical vintage. Hot and ripe and utterly sublime!
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Menu description A brooding monster of a southern Rhône from a magnificent old guard domaine in a magical vintage. A complex bouquet of kirsch liqueur, lavender, new saddle leather and spice box combine with ripe black fruit and chewy tannins to complete this wine. Hot and ripe and utterly sublime. Anorak facts Coming soon.

Natural Mineral Water	Case	Bottle	3+ Case Discount
Blenheim Palace Natural Mineral Water Sparkling,	£9.53	£	£8.58
12 x 75cls

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Blenheim Palace Natural Mineral Water Sparkling,	£10.47	£	£9.42
24 x 37.5cls

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Blenheim Palace Natural Mineral Water Still,	£10.47	£	£9.42
24 x 37.5cls

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Blenheim Palace Natural Mineral Water Still,	£9.53	£	£8.58
12 x 75cls

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