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Ironstone Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2003, Kautz

Ironstone Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2003, Kautz
It is unusual to find a varietal Cabernet Franc from California and this is a fine example. Thick concentrated black fruit flavours marry elegantly with the vanilla oak aromas. An ideal partner for beef or…

Beringer Appellation Collection Chardonnay 2005, Napa

Beringer Appellation Collection Chardonnay 2005, Napa
This wine offers copious amounts of fleshy, buttery, apple and honeyed fruit without being too heavy or clumsy. Ideal with fish in rich sauces as well as white meats.

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Beringer Appellation Collection Fumé Blanc 2006, Napa

Beringer Appellation Collection Fumé Blanc 2006, Napa
Rich with the distinctive accent of oak ageing, this is a Sauvignon to impress those who normally select a Chardonnay.

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Taylor's Quinta de Terra Feita 1999, Port

Taylor’s Quinta de Terra Feita 1999, Port
This singe Quinta port comes from Taylor’s Terra Feita estate in the heart of the Douro. A beautifully concentrated port with lush aromas of violets and tarry black fruit flavours redolent of figs, plums…

Croft’s Quinta da Roeda 1995, Port

Croft's Quinta da Roeda 1995, Port

Croft’s Quinta da Roeda 1995, Port
A relatively lighter-styled vintage port from Croft’s famous single vineyard. Rich with nutty aromas and well developed dried fruit flavours it is now fully mature and ready for drinking.

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Duque de Viseu 2004, Dão

Duque de Viseu 2004, Dão

Duque de Viseu 2004, Dão
This dark ruby wine is made at Quinta dos Carvalhais in the heart of the Dao region. Offering violet overtones and fruity aromas in perfect harmony with its fresh oak and pepper flavours. Full bodied with…

Tuella Douro Tinto 2004

Tuella Douro Tinto 2004

Tuella Douro Tinto 2004
A deep plummy red with ripe black fruit characteristics, herbs and spices with unmistakable aromas of fresh earth - typical of good wines from the Douro valley. ‘This wine looks like port in the glass…a really concentrated…

Rioja Crianza 2004, Marqués de Cáceres

Rioja Crianza 2004, Marqués de Cáceres
Marqués de Càceres is located in Cenicero in the heart of Rioja Alta. This area benefits from a fresh microclimate giving the wine good concentration and colour. A distinct flavour combined with an abundance of…

Rioja Reserva 2001, Marqués de Cáceres

Rioja Reserva 2001, Marqués de Cáceres
A rich and velvety wine with great depth and complexity, this wine has spent at least 24 months aging in French oak followed by 4 years or more in bottle. A high quality Rioja from…

Protocolo Blanco 2006, Dominio de Eguren

Protocolo Blanco 2006, Dominio de Eguren
Medium-bodied dry white with a fresh, crispy palate and fruity aromatic nose. Drink with light salads or white fish, within the coming year.

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