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Barbera d'Alba Sucule 2004, Villa Lanata

Barbera d’Alba Sucule 2004, Villa Lanata
This classy wine has a deep fragrance of violets, strawberries and cherries. Moderately spicy and deliciously drinkable with a characteristic acidity typical of this variety. Great with most foods, but extraordinary with meats and red…

Yonder Hill Cabernet Merlot 2003, Stellenbosch

Yonder Hill Cabernet Merlot 2003, Stellenbosch
At just 5 km from the Atlantic Ocean the Yonder Hill vineyards benefit from cool sea breezes, which extend the ripening season giving rich concentrated fruit. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes are hand picked, fermented…

Cuvée des Amandiers Blanc 2006, Vin de Pays du Comté Tolosan

Cuvée des Amandiers Blanc 2006, Vin de Pays du Comté Tolosan
A fragrant and aromatic wine at an excellent price! Displays a mass of clean floral fruit with an off-dry body and a gentle acidity. Easy drinking and suitable for all…

Esperanza Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Mendoza Valley

Esperanza Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Mendoza Valley
A fresh and zesty Sauvignon with concentrated aromas of mango, pineapple and fresh limes. A crisp and dry finish, best served with fish or shellfish.

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Esperanza Merlot 2006, Mendoza Valley

Esperanza Merlot 2006, Mendoza Valley

Esperanza Merlot 2006, Mendoza Valley
A smooth soft merlot, with opulent aromas of raspberries, plums and cherries. Hints of spice and red fruits are generous on the palate. Perfect with pasta dishes.

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Drylands Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Marlborough

Drylands Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Marlborough
The Drylands Sauvignon Blanc wine style is a direct reflection of the terroir the grapes are grown within. The fruit is grown on old vines in dry, deep, fine alluvium soils which encourage a long, cool,…

Coldridge Estate Semillon Chardonnay 2006, South Eastern Australia

Coldridge Estate Semillon Chardonnay 2006, South Eastern Australia
Pale gold in colour, rich and silky in texture. Light citrus flavours combined with peaches and tropical fruits. Great with fish or white meats.

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Wither Hills Pinot Noir 2006, Brent Marris, Marlborough

Wither Hills Pinot Noir 2006, Brent Marris, Marlborough
Wither Hills’ philosophy ‘Created in the Vineyard’ embodies their firm commitment to producing only the highest quality fruit . This remarkable wine (entirely foot trodden grapes!) offers an enticingly fragrant bouquet of ripe…

Pedro Ximenez Viejo Napoleon NV, Hidalgo

Pedro Ximenez Viejo Napoleon NV, Hidalgo
Sun-dried Pedro Ximenez grapes are used for this luscious concoction. Concentrated and full this wine exhibits irresistible flavours of sweet prunes and raisins. An excellent pudding wine and also good as an aperitif.

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Cloudy Bay Pelorus NV

Cloudy Bay Pelorus NV

Cloudy Bay Pelorus NV
An extremely high quality sparkling wine from this cult producer. Noticeably rich and full-bodied in style, with an opulent character to the fruit and distinctive toastiness on the nose, but with elegance nonetheless.

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