Amathus Digtial Wine List November 2015

WINE LIST NOVEMBER 2015

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All prices are exclusive of VAT. All bottles are 75cl - unless otherwise stated. Vintages & prices correct at time of issue, but may be subject to change.

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FRANCE’S DIVERSE Chablis

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ALSACE

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Bordeaux

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BURGUNDY BEAUJOLAIS

MARSEILLE

CHAMPAGNE For many people, France continues to be the world's most important and prestigious wine producing country. For centuries, it has not only produced wine in greater volume than most other countries, but has also historically matched this quantity with quality. One of France’s most attractive and enduring attributes is its diversity. The varied range of climates and soil types allows it to produce wildly different styles of wine.

Take for instance Bordeaux, arguably France’s most iconic region, where vintages can vary hugely each year due to the maritime influence of the Atlantic Ocean. Compare this with the Languedoc in the south,

where the vines routinely enjoy warm summers and mild winters. Or contrast the Continental climate of regions like Alsace and Burgundy, where vintners experience long warm summers but are forced to endure very cold winters.

France’s diverse climatic conditions are also complemented by the country’s varied geology and topography. Whether it’s the silex soils of Pouilly-Fumé, the gravel of the Medoc or the steep, amphitheater-like slopes of Pouilly-Fuissé, each play a role in producing distinctive, iconic wines known the world over.

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A L SAC E

One of the unique things about Alsace is its geography. To its immediate west lie the Vosges Mountains, which experience more rainfall each year than most other areas of France. However, to the east of the mountains, where Alsace is located, it is the driest part of France thanks to the rain shield created by the mountains. Another unusual quirk of Alsace is that its wines are labelled by variety. Noble grapes like Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris and Muscat take centre stage on the labels from this region (unlike much of the rest of France).

Alsatian wine can be best characterised by aroma and texture. The wines from grapes like Riesling and Sylvaner are able to display the freshness and acidity found over the border in Germany, but tend to offer more weight and roundness. Pinot Gris also adopts this profile, being made in a rich (and often slightly sweet) style making it barely recognisable from the grape's Italian rendition, Pinot Grigio.

ALSACE HAS THE WIDEST RANGE OF TOPOGRAPHIES AND CLIMATES OF ALL OF THE FRENCH REGIONS.

LO U I S S I P P ALSACE

S PA R K L I N G

The story of the Louis Sipp winery began when Louise Sipp acquired the estate’s first vineyard plots while her husband, Louis, was away fighting in the First World War. These plots were situated on the famous Kirchberg hill, which is now classified as Grand Cru.

Crémant d'Alsace Brut

NV

SPLSC

£11.03

Crémant d'Alsace Blanc de Noirs Brut

NV

SPLSBN

£13.02

Pinot Blanc Nature’s (organic)

2013

FRLSPB

£8.45

Riesling Nature’s (organic)

2013

FRLSR

£10.76

2009

FRLSPG

£11.93

2012

FRLSG

£13.29

Riesling Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé Grand Cru

2008

FRLSGCKR

£21.12

Riesling Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé Grand Cru

1999

FRLSKR99

£18.91

2010

FRLSPN

£11.53

2008

FRLSGVT

£27.44

Riesling Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé Grand Cru Vendanges Tardives 2005

FRLSRVT

£33.73

FRLSRKGN

£48.44

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After the First World War, Louis joined his pioneering wife in running the winery and, over time, their son Auguste joined the family business.

The estate is currently run by third generation Etienne Sipp, who took over in the 1990s and has made many improvements to both the vineyard and cellars, such as converting to fully organic practices in 2003.

Pinot Gris Nature’s (organic) Gewurztraminer Nature’s (organic)

RED Pinot Noir Nature’s (organic)

SWEET Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives Riesling Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé Grand Cru SGN (50cl)

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BORDEAUX

In the world of wine, there are few, if any, regions that can rival Bordeaux in terms of prestige and reputation. Although much of Bordeaux’s status is carried by a handful of producers in the Margaux, Pauillac, Pomerol and St. Emilion appellations, there are in fact over 10,000 producers in Bordeaux. The vast majority of red wines are blends and this is a function of the region’s geography. Bordeaux’s long and relatively warm summers provide ideal conditions for growing later ripening red grapes.

The two most dominant grapes, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon ripen at different times and therefore tend to be used in different proportions from vintage to vintage. In cooler years, where Cabernet may struggle to ripen, a larger proportion of the earlier-ripening Merlot will be used and vice versa.

THERE ARE FEW, IF ANY, REGIONS THAT CAN RIVAL BORDEAUX IN TERMS OF PRESTIGE AND REPUTATION.

C H ÂT E A U G A R R A U D BORDEAUX - LALANDE-DE-POMEROL

The Château Garraud vineyard was planted in the early middle of the 19th century by the Count de Kermartin. It is located on a variety of rich terroirs: gravel, clay-gravel, deep clay with "crasse de fer", high on the Pomerol plateau.

The wine is made predominantly of Merlot and Cabernet Franc from vines with an average age of 40 years. The vineyards are in a prime location for sun and drainage, which helps the grapes mature and ripen. The wine is aged in oak barrels, a third of which are one year old.

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Lalande-de-Pomerol

2008

FRCG

£12.19

Lalande-de-Pomerol (150cl)

2010

FRCG150

£28.66

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C H ÂT E A U C R A B I T E Y BORDEAUX - GRAVES

Château Crabitey is situated 20 miles to the south of Bordeaux in the wine region of Graves. It was built in 1872 by Franciscan nuns who planted vines to provide an income for the Château which they used as an orphanage.

The estate was then purchased in 1985 by JeanRalph de Butler and is now run by his son, Arnaud.

The vineyards of the Graves benefit from the cooling influence of the Garonne river just to east, and the deep gravel soils add minerality and complexity to the wines.

RED Graves

2011

FRCCGR

£10.83

2008

FRCC95

£13.63

C H ÂT E A U C I S S A C BORDEAUX - HAUT MÉDOC

Château Cissac is located right in the heart of the Médoc region. Its exceptional terroir adjoins that of the prestigious Saint-Estèphe and Pauillac appellations and extends to around a hundred hectares. The vineyards are situated in an area which is sheltered by the village of Cissac and the forests which surround it. The soil mainly consists of sandy gravel on top of clay and limestone.

In keeping with Médoc tradition, the vineyards are planted predominantly with Cabernet Sauvignon.

This variety is ideally suited to the Médoc’s gravel soils, where it can successfully ripen and develop its strength and characteristic black fruit aromas.

Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot also play a supporting role.

RED Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois

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C H ÂT E A U H A U T- M AY N E BORDEAUX - SAUTERNES

Château Haut-Mayne is located in Preignac in the northern part of the Sauternes appellation, just a few miles northeast of the village of Sauternes.

The Haut-Mayne estate is owned by the third generation of the Roumazeilles family.

The vineyard is comprised of 10 hectares and the wines are usually a blend of 85% Semillon and 15% Sauvignon Blanc. Bottling takes place after approximately 18 months aging in oak barrels.

SWEET

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Sauternes (37.5cl)

2007

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£9.41

Sauternes

2008

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£16.26

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B U R G U N DY

Burgundy is located in the central eastern part of France and is comprised of six regions: Chablis, Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais, Beaujolais, Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. The French like to speak of terroir, Burgundy has this in spades. In Burgundy, one can often see the ‘terroir’ change within metres, thus adding to the complexity and distinctiveness of its wines. It is this diversity of Burgundy’s soil types that allow its winemakers to create wines that are intense and powerful, whilst having nuance and restraint. For many, these wines are the ultimate expression of what the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes can achieve.

BURGUNDY'S SOILS ALLOW ITS WINEMAKERS TO CREATE WINES THAT ARE INTENSE AND POWERFUL, WHILST HAVING NUANCE AND RESTRAINT.

D O M A I N E C H A R LY N I C O L L E BURGUNDY - CHABLIS

Domaine Charly Nicolle is a family estate located 4 kilometers east of the town of Chablis at the edge of the tiny village of Fleys.

The owner and winemaker is Charly Nicolle himself, a seventh-generation vigneron who learned the craft of winemaking from his father, Robert.

The Domaine has 26 hectares of Chardonnay vines which are planted across the clay and limestone soils of the Serein River valley. The average age of the vines is 20 years, with the oldest 65 years.

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FRCNPC

£9.33

Chablis

2013/4

FRCNC

£10.30

2013

FRCNCF

£13.73

Chablis 1er Cru ‘Les Fourneaux’

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GEORGES BURRIER BURGUNDY - MÂCONNAIS

The Burrier family has been living in the south of Burgundy for 500 years and owned Château de Beauregard (where all the white wines are vinified) for six generations.

The Burrier family estates (Château de Beauregard, Georges Burrier and Joseph Burrier Domains) constitute one of the major properties of Southern Burgundy with 43 hectares of vineyards spread across the area including 22 hectares in Pouilly-Fuissé and 7 hectares in Saint-Véran.

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Macon Villages Blanc

2013

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£9.10

St Veran “En Faux”

2013

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£12.64

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BEAUJOLAIS

Beaujolais is a wine region located in the east of France, directly south of Burgundy.

It is famous for producing light-bodied, fruity red wines from the Gamay grape.

There are several types of Beaujolais wines.

If the label simply states Beaujolais, the wine will be the most basic quality. The next level up is Beaujolais Village which represents better quality wines made from grapes which can be taken from across the Beaujolais region. Finally, there are the 10 “Crus” – these are ten villages long recognised as producing the best wine in the region.

They are: Juliénas, Chénas, Saint-Amour, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Chiroubles, Morgon, Régnié, Brouilly and Côte de Brouilly.

THERE ARE THE 10 “CRUS” – THESE ARE THE TEN VILLAGES LONG RECOGNISED AS PRODUCING THE BEST WINE IN THE REGION.

MANOIR DU CARRA BEAUJOLAIS

Manoir du Carra has been producing wines in Beaujolais since 1850. The estate’s long history has been overseen by the Sambadier family, with the fifth generation currently presiding over the Domaine.

Manoir du Carra owns 34 hectares of vineyards which stretch over a number of the region's villages, including some of the region’s top crus such as Moulin à Vent and Fleurie.

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Beaujolais-Villages Non-Filtré

2014

FRBVC

£7.04

Brouilly Terre de Combiaty

2013

FRBC

£8.64

Fleurie

2013

FRFC

£8.76

Moulin à Vent

2010

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£9.61

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MAISON COQUARD BEAUJOLAIS

Maison Coquard is an independent, family-owned boutique négociant in Beaujolais. The Coquard family has been growing Gamay grapes in Beaujolais for several generations and the estate is currently run by Christophe Coquard.

After working for three years in the wine distribution business in London, Christophe spent time working on three different continents for three renowned wineries – J. Lohr in California, Villa Maria Estate in New Zealand and Hamilton Russell in South Africa.

Maison Coquard is a member of Terra Vitis, a French organisation which takes a holistic approach to sustainability. To become a certified Terra Vitis member, Maison Coquard had to agree to complete transparency in all decisions, practices and proceedings surrounding the way its wines are made.

RED

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Beaujolais Terra Vitis

2014

FRCB

£7.85

Morgon

2010

FRCM

£8.99

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C H A M PA G N E

Located in the north-east of France, Champagne can lay claims to being the world’s most famous wine region. It is here in this cool, northerly region that winemakers are able to transform thin, tart base wines into rich, layered objects of celebration.Across the 320 Champagne villages, producers make wine from predominantly three grapes – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The vast majority of all Champagne is made in a nonvintage style – that is, a blend of different vintages which can vary greatly in style from producer to producer. Each House has its own style, striving to produce a consistent Champagne each year.

LOCATED IN THE NORTH-EAST OF FRANCE, CHAMPAGNE CAN LAY CLAIMS TO BEING THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS WINE REGION.

N I C O L E E T PA R A D I S CHAMPAGNE - ARSONVAL

Nicolo et Paradis is owned by husband and wife team David and Agnes Nicolo, a third generation grape grower in Champagne.

They are located in Arsonval in the Aube Valley and their vineyards span 17 hectares across the Colombé-le-sec. The vineyards are predominantly planted with Pinot Noir, together with a little Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier for the blending process.

This family-produced, artisanal range of Champagnes provides a refreshing, high quality alternative to the big brands on the market.

S PA R K L I N G Brut Tradition

NV

CHNP

£ 16.21

Brut Tradition (37.5cl)

NV

CHNP375

£ 9.93

Brut Tradition (150cl)

NV

CHNP150

£ 37.72

Blanc de Blancs

NV

CHNPBDB

£ 18.27

Cuvee Manoir Rose

NV

CHNPR

£ 18.33

2010

CHNPM

£ 23.41

Cuvee Manoir Millesime

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CLAUDE RENOUX CHAMPAGNE - EPERNAY

The Claude Renoux estate is located in the town of Épernay. Set at the heart of the Champagne region, Épernay is considered by many to be the capital of Champagne.

The vineyards for the Pinot Meunier are located in the Marne Valley, around the villages of Mardeuil and Mareuil-le-Port.

The Chardonnay grapes are sourced from vineyards on the Côtes des Blancs near the villages of Cramant and Chouilly. The Pinot Noir vineyards are located on the Coteaux Sud d’Epernay.

S PA R K L I N G

The Brut and Rosé Champagnes are a blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Pinot Meunier. The Cuvée de Réserve Brut Champagne is a blend of 70% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay. For the Rosé, 15% red wine from Pinot Noir is added from grapes sourced from the 1er Cru village of Cumières.

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Claude Renoux Brut (37.5cl)

NV

CHCR375

£9.80

Claude Renoux Brut

NV

CHCR

£15.69

Claude Renoux Cuvée de Réserve Brut

NV

CHCRC

£18.95

Claude Renoux Brut Rosé

NV

CHCRR

£20.49

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LO I R E

The Loire valley is responsible for producing some of France’s most impressive wines. The most easterly end of the Loire is home to the Sauvignon Blanc grape and the famous appellations of Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé.

White wines dominate production in this part of the Loire, although production of Pinot Noir is on the up. Moving west, Sauvignon Blanc is substituted for Chenin Blanc as we discover the joys of the Vouvray appellation and some of the great noble sweet wines of Coteaux-du-Layon.

THE LOIRE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCING SOME OF FRANCE'S MOST IMPRESSIVE WINES.

D O M A I N E L A B A R B O TA I N E LOIRE - SANCERRE

The Champault family has been producing wine in Sancerre for three generations.

Frédéric Champault, the current owner of the winery, follows the tradition of his father, Roland and his grandfather, Louis, who were also winegrowers. The vineyard is 17 hectares in size and consists of different parcels of land on the hills of Crézancy, varying in terms of exposition and terroir. Sauvignon Blanc makes up 80% of the vineyard and 20% is Pinot Noir.

The Pinot Noir vines grow on gravel and clay and the wines are aged in neutral oak barrels.

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2014

FRSLB

£9.23

2014

FRSLBR

£9.23

2012

FRSRED

£9.23

ROSÉ Sancerre

RED Sancerre

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DOMAINE MICHEL THOMAS LOIRE - SANCERRE

Domaine Michel Thomas is located in the small hamlet of Egrots close to the town of Sury-en-Vaux in the Sancerre appellation. The family-run estate owns 17 hectares of vineyards (12 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc, 5 hectares of Pinot Noir) which are spread across Sancerre.

The estate’s vineyards, which sit on gentle slopes, enjoy excellent aspect to the sun and consist predominantly of "terre blanche" chalk soils. These soils are one of the reasons why the Domaine is able to produce a Sauvignon Blanc with such impressive richness and complexity.

WHITE Sancerre

2011

FRSMT

£10.30

2013

FRMUS

£5.67

DOMAINE DU HAUT BANCHEREAU LOIRE - MUSCADET SÈVRE-ET-MAINE

Domaine du Haut Banchereau is a family business which has been situated in the heart of the Muscadet region since 1870. The beautiful 12 hectare estate is set in the prestigious Muscadet Sèvre et Maine appellation, on the eastern slopes of the Sèvre Nantaise River.

This wine was produced in the most famous of Muscadet’s four appellations – Muscadet Sèvreet-Maine and is “sur lie” – a term which means the wine has had an extended period of lees contact after fermentation, leading to greater complexity of flavour and character.

WHITE Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine Sur Lie

AUGUSTE BONHOMME LOIRE

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Comte de la Boisserie Crémant de Loire Brut

NV

SPCDL

£8.20

Touraine Sauvignon Blanc "Les Barbottes"

2014

FRTS2011

£6.07

Comte de la Boisserie Vouvray Brut

NV

SPVOU

£8.59

Vouvray "La Forcine" Demi-Sec

2013

FRVF

£6.56

Domaine Blondolet Pouilly-Fumé

2013

FRPFB

£9.79

M O R E A U G U S T E B O N H O M M E O N T H E N E X T PA G E

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AUGUSTE BONHOMME

CONTINUED

LOIRE

ROSÉ Rosé d’Anjou Demi-Sec

RED 2013

FRRA

£5.38

Domaine Vacher Saumur-Champigny Cuvée Prestige

2012

FRSC

£6.98

2010

FRCDL

£8.42

2011

FRCHI

£7.51

DOMAINE DE LA CHENARDIÈRE LOIRE - COTEAUX DU LAYON

Domaine de la Chenardière is located in the renowned Coteaux-du-Layon appellation in the Loire’s Anjou district.

The wine has been aged in French barrique oak barrels and made from the Chenin Blanc grape. Many of the grapes used for this wine were affected by botrytis, the noble rot which concentrates the grapes’ sugars and adds layers of complexity to the final wine.

SWEET Coteaux-du-Layon

C H ÂT E A U D E S O N N AY LOIRE - CHINON

Château de Sonnay has a long and illustrious history of winemaking in the Chinon appellation, winning a Gold Medal for its Cabernet Franc from the Concours Agricole Regional Tours as far back as 1873. However, shortly thereafter the vineyard had to be destroyed after the devastating phylloxera virus struck in 1888.

It was then not until the 1970’s that the vineyards were revived by the current owners, the Foucaud family. Today, the estate comprises 13 hectares of Cabernet Franc vines with an average age of 25 years. Fermentation and maturation generally take place in stainless steel tanks, although part of the wine is racked into oak casks.

RED Chinon

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RHÔNE

From a wine perspective, the Rhône Valley is split in two – the northern and southern parts. In the Northern Rhône, single varietal wines thrive.

The red grape Syrah dominates the reds and Viognier is the dominant white grape of choice (as well as offerings of Marsanne and Rousanne).

The Southern Rhône, in stark contrast, is all about blends. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre – or GSM as they are collectively known – tend to dominate the red wines, with grapes like Cinsault and Carignan often also getting in on the act. Famously, the appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape allows up to 13 different varieties for its red wines!

FROM HIGH-END BLOCKBUSTERS LIKE CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE TO GREAT VALUE WINES LIKE THOSE FROM THE CÔTES DU RHÔNE, THE RHÔNE VALLEY HAS IT ALL.

MAISON DENUZIÈRE NORTHERN RHÔNE

Maison Denuzière was founded in 1876 when Joanny Paret established the estate in Condrieu in the Northern Rhône Valley. At that point in time, the winery mainly distributed its wines to the Church for Holy Communion. Since then, future generations of the Paret and Denuzière families have made further acquisitions in some of the region’s top terroirs. With over one hundred years of winemaking history, Maison Denuzière’s wines are known for their freshness, fleshiness and purity of fruit.

WHITE Condrieu "Aphrodite"

2011

FRMDCB

£22.06

Crozes-Hermitage "Les Terrasses"

2012

FRMDCH

£9.71

Hermitage "Cuvee Antique"

2010

FRMDH

£22.97

RED

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DOMAINE DU PRINCE RHÔNE - COSTIÈRES DE NÎMES

Domaine du Prince, located in the Costières de Nîmes appellation at the southern tip of the Rhône Valley, is a well-established estate with an eccentric past. In the early 20th century the owner was a classic “bon vivant” and took a great interest in fashion as well as wine and food.

This lead to locals referring to him as "Prince" and so the estate's name was formed. The old estate has 24 hectares of vineyards, including some low yileding, old vine Syrah and Grenache plots.

RED Costières de Nîmes

2011

FRPR

£5.59

Côtes-du-Rhône Villages "Le Jas des Belles"

2010

FRGSCRV

£6.86

Vacqueyras "Les Hautes Vacquières"

2013

FRGSVR

£10.17

Gigondas "La Combe des Marchands"

2012

FRGSGR

£12.46

Châteauneuf-du-Pape "La Cour des Papes"

2011

FRGSCNP

£16.80

LES GRANDES SERRES SOUTHERN RHÔNE

Les Grandes Serres was founded in 1977 by Camille Serres, a respected Châteauneuf-du-Pape producer and successful businessman. It is now owned by Michel Picard, perhaps best known in Burgundy where he owns a number of historic estates including Château de Chassagne Montrachet.

Les Grandes Serres produces wines from a number of the Southern Rhône’s top appellations, focusing in particular on Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Vacqueyras.

RED

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D O M A I N E A L B I N JAC U M I N RHÔNE - CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE

For more than a century, four generations of the Jacumin family have been making wine in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The Domaine owns 19 hectares of vineyards with an average age of 50 years which are spread across the Châteauneuf-duPape appellation.

The soils consist of pebbles, red sandstone and brown clay over limestone. For the red wines, 13 grape varieties are permitted, however the Jacumin estate chooses to only use Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault. For the rarer white Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc and Clairette grapes are used.

WHITE Châteauneuf-du-Pape

2012

FRCDPW

£17.11

2010

FRCDPJ

£16.20

RED Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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L A N G U E D O C R O U S S I L LO N & P R OV E N C E

ROUSSILLON HAS BEEN BEST KNOWN FOR ITS FORTIFIED WINES BUT RECENTLY THERE HAS BEEN A SHIFT TOWARDS PRODUCING DRY, NON-FORTIFIED WINES FROM THE GRENACHE FAMILY OF GRAPES. COLLIOURE

CÔTES CATALANES

PROVENCE

Collioure is a village close to the border with Spain, and together with three other villages, it forms the Collioure AOC. This tiny appellation, in the southeast corner of France, is known for producing high quality, powerful, dry red and white wines.

The Côtes Catalanes IGP lies in the south of France, with Spain to its west and the Mediterranean to its south. Most of the area’s vineyards lie on east-facing slopes that are open to marine influences. Sea breezes help to refresh the vineyards during the hot, sunny days and winds from the Pyrenees cool the vineyards at night.

Provence is a wine region in the far south-eastern corner of France, best known for producing quality rosé wines in its warm, mild climate. The long, dry summers provide ideal harvest conditions in most years, leaving the region's growers without worries of rot or disease.

T R A M O N TA N E ROUSSILLON

Tramontane was set up as a partnership in 2008 by New Zealand trained winemaker Andy Cook and Philippe Gard. Andy trained as a winemaker in New Zealand, and has worked in the wine business for 20 years. Philippe is a trained agricultural engineer and winemaker and has consulted for many top Bordeaux châteaux. He owns the Coume del Mas winery in Banyuls.

Tramontane’s winery is stunningly located high on rocky cliffs, 15 miles from the Spanish border. The old vines that surround the estate are kept cool at night by the powerful tramontane winds, from which the winery takes its name.

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£6.76

C H ÂT E A U D E N E S T U B Y PROVENCE

Château de Nestuby has been owned by the same family since 1949 and is currently run by the fourth generation. Taking its name from the spring that flows from its land, Château de Nestuby owns 70 hectares of vineyards in the heart of the Côtes de Provence appellation.

This region is undeniably the home of rosé wine in France as just under 90% of its production is rosé. Château de Nestuby has also made the decision to continue to bottle its rosé wines in the traditional skittle bottles that are reminiscent of hour glasses.

ROSÉ

The wine is made from a blend of red grape varieties that are traditionally used in Provence for red and rosé wine production, namely Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault.

Côtes de Provence

2013

FRCN

£6.96

2011

FRTR

£17.03

TERRIMBO ROUSSILLON

Terrimbo is a venture by Jacky Loos and Philippe Gard of the Coume del Mas winery in Collioure in South-West France. “Terrimbo” takes its name from a beautiful beach indentation of the Mediterranean, south of Banyuls and Collioure where the vineyards are situated. The vineyards and winery are run according to organic practices and in the next 2 years will be officially certified organic.

The wine is a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Carignan and has been fermented in new oak and subsequently aged in used oak for 18 months.

Despite only being the first vintage, this wine has already been awarded 91/100 by The Wine Advocate and 91/100 from Revue des Vins de France.

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V I N D E PAY S Since they came into existence over four decades ago, Vin de Pays – which translates as “wine of the land” – have been sold with great success in the UK. This category focuses on geographical origin and should show a certain amount of regional character.

About a quarter of the wine produced in France is Vin de Pays.

THESE WINES ARE DESIGNED TO BE APPROACHABLE, EASY-DRINKING AND GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY.

LES VIGNOBLES FONCALIEU IGP PAYS D’OC

The Vignobles Foncalieu cooperative was founded in 1967 and produces Pays d’Oc IGP wines across the Languedoc, as well as from individual appellations like Corbières, Minervois and St Chinian.

In 2012, Les Vignobles was awarded the title of Best Cooperative in France by Review des Vins de France.

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£6.00

2014

FRCDBPN

£6.29

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LG I W I N E S LANGUEDOC

Our newest range of House wines are produced

by LGI, a company that was established in Grignon in 1999 and which specializes in producing wines from the Languedoc and Gascony regions.

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LGI sources its grapes from around 8,500 hectares of vines spread across Languedoc and Gascony working both with wineries and co-operatives.

2014

FRNBC

£5.10

2014

FRACR

£5.16

2014

FRCDVCS

£5.04

ROSÉ Les Arceaux Cinsault Rose, Pays d’Oc

RED Croix des Vents Cabernet Sauvignon, Pays d’Oc

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LUXEMBOURG

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Luxembourg is a landlocked nation sitting between Belgium, Germany and France. Winemaking is focused around the south-eastern portion of the country where the Mosel River (known as the Moselle) runs for 42km and forms the national border with Germany. It is a small winemaking nation with around 50 wineries and, due to its northerly latitude, one of the world’s coolest wine regions. Wine production is typically focused on white grape varieties such as Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc although a little Pinot Noir is grown.

Luxembourg also produces a number of high quality, traditional-method sparkling wines known as Crémant de Luxembourg.

GREVENMACHER

coolest wine regions.

LUXEMBOURG

C AV E S D E B E R N A R D - M A S S A R D MOSELLE

S PA R K L I N G

A family managed company, Bernard-Massard is the main producer of traditional method sparkling wines in Luxembourg.

After over 90 years of winemaking, their values of quality and entrepreneurship from founder Jean Bernard-Massard remain true to this day.

“Cuvée de l’Ecusson” Brut

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£9.24

“Cuvée de l’Ecusson” Rosé Brut

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SPBMR

£9.24

Clos des Rochers Pinot Blanc

2014

LUXBMPB

£9.21

Clos des Rochers Riesling

2013

LUXBMR

£11.04

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Their single vineyard ‘Clos des Rochers’ has belonged to the Clasen family since the 19th century and has been managed in partnership with Bernard-Massard since 1982. It covers almost 20 hectares of vines spread over the villages of Grevenmacher, Ahn, and Wormeldange that are renowned to host some of the best vines of the Luxembourgish Moselle.

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ITALY Friuli MILAN

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ONE OF ITALY’S GREAT QUALITIES IS THE NUMBER

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PIEDMONT Much like France, Italy is undoubtedly one of the world’s heavyweight wine producing nations, sitting in second place behind France in terms of volume of production.

However, one only has to mention names like Barolo, Barbaresco, Amarone, Brunello and you quickly remember that Italy’s vast quantity of production is complemented by some of the world’s most iconic wine regions.

One of Italy’s great qualities is the number of native varieties that are planted throughout the country. Over 2000 grape varieties are planted across Italy’s 20 wine regions. Some of these, like Pinot Grigio, Nero d’Avola,

Barbera and Primitivo are more widely known, whereas others are not. This diversity is exciting and makes a refreshing change from the ubiquitous international grapes that can be found time and time again in other countries.

That said, perhaps we shouldn’t be too quick to judge the plantings of international varieties in Italy. One only has to look at Italy’s Super-Tuscans – wines that are made predominantly from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon in close proximity to Tuscany’s coastline.

Over the past few decades, these Bordeaux blends have achieved cult status, becoming hugely sought after and demanding astronomical prices.

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ABRUZZO PUGLIA & SICILY TUSCANY VENETO

C A M PA N I A

Campania’s climate and topography allows it to produce some of Italy’s most thought-provoking wines.

Campania’s very warm growing season is tempered by vineyards that sit high up in the Avellino hills.

Here, good aspect and exposure to the sun allows the grapes to achieve impressive ripeness while the cooling influence of altitude and wind mean the grapes crucially retain acidity. Aglianico is Campania’s red grape of choice.

Naturally high in acidity, this thick-skinned grape is known for producing well-structured wines with musky red berry flavours. You can find the finest expression of Aglianico being produced in the Taurasi DOCG. A number of white grapes are grown in Campania but Fiano and Greco are the two leading the pack.

CAMPANIA’S CLIMATE AND TOPOGRAPHY ALLOWS IT TO PRODUCE SOME OF ITALY’S MOST THOUGHT PROVOKING WINES.

D O N N AC H I A R A CAMPANIA

The Donnachiara winery takes its name from the family’s matriarch who saw the estate through 2 World Wars while her husband Antonio, was away as a medic. The winery is currently run by Donna Chiara’s great granddaughter, Ilaria Petitto, who presides over 27 hectares of vineyards from which it produces wines from the Aglianico, Fiano and Greco grapes.

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From these grapes, Donnachiara produces some of Campania’s iconic, flagship wines Greco di Tufo DOCG, Fiano di Avellino DOCG and Taurasi DOCG. The Aglianico Irpinia was aged for 6 months in French barrique and the Taurasi for 12 months in French barrique and 24 months in bottle before being released.

Fiano di Avellino DOCG

2013

ITDCF

£10.10

Greco di Tufo DOCG

2013

ITDCG

£9.06

Irpinia Aglianico DOC

2011

ITDCI

£10.61

Taurasi DOCG

2011

ITDCT

£18.64

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E M I L I A R O M AG N A

Emilia-Romagna is a region in the north of Italy, wedged between Tuscany to the south and Veneto to the north. In wine terms, one of Emilia-Romagna’s calling cards is Lambrusco.

Although Lambrusco is generically used to refer to a style of wine – approachable, red, sparkling – it is more accurately named after the red grape responsible for producing these wines. Nowadays, most Lambrusco wines are produced using the Charmat method although a number of wines still undergo the more demanding, labour intensive Méthode Traditionelle.

Whilst certain Lambrusco producers may have been guilty of sub-par offerings over the past couple of decades, a revival is in full-swing in Emilia-Romagna where a number of producers are revolutionizing the image of Lambrusco.

A REVIVAL IS IN FULL-SWING IN EMILIA-ROMAGNA, WHERE A NUMBER OF PRODUCERS ARE REVOLUTIONIZING THE IMAGE OF LAMBRUSCO.

CANTINA DI SORBARA EMILIA ROMAGNA

Cantina di Sorbara was founded just after World War 1, when several of the Lambrusco grape producers banded together to create an exclusive cooperative, consisting of nineteen partners who pooled their tradition and expertise.

Although the Cantina Sociale Cooperativa di Sorbara was officially established in 1923, their first recognition was not until 1927, when they were commended for producing benchmark Lambrusco of high quality.

S PA R K L I N G Lambrusco di Sorbara Amabile DOC

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£7.20

FRIULI

Friuli is located in the north-east corner of Italy bordering Slovenia and Austria. It has gained a reputation for producing some of Italy’s finest white wines from a diverse range of indigenous and international grape varieties. It also produces some impressive red wines, in particular from the Schioppettino and Refosco grapes. For wine lovers, two of the most appealing characteristics of a wine region are diversity and character.

Friuli has these in spades.

TWO OF THE MOST APPEALING CHARACTERISTICS OF A WINE REGION ARE DIVERSITY AND CHARACTER. FRIULI HAS THESE IN SPADES.

C A N TA R U T T I FRIULI

The Cantarutti estate was founded in the late 1960’s by Alfieri Cantarutti. It now comprises 56 hectares of vineyards and focuses on producing a number of different red and white grape varieties which are native to the Friuli region.

The wines made from grapes such as Ribolla Gialla and Schioppettino illustrate the diversity of the estate and the Friuli region. The Cantarutti Pinot Grigio is a prime example of how this grape can produce wines of complexity and character. The Pinot Grigio grapes are picked late in the growing season, resulting in a rich texture on the palate, refreshing acidity and bursts of tropical fruit.

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2013

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£6.36

Ribolla Gialla DOC

2012

ITCRG

£8.97

2003

ITPGRSM

£16.31

2003

ITCSC

£14.43

Pinot Grigio "Ronco San Michele" DOC

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PIEDMONT

Whilst Piedmont is located in Italy’s north-west, it unquestionably sits at the heart of the country's production of fine wine. Boasting names like Barolo, Barbaresco, Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont has racked up more DOCG wines than any other region in Italy. The red Nebbiolo grape could be said to be the king of the region, responsible for two of Italy’s most famous red DOCGs, Barolo and Barbaresco. Other red grapes capable of producing high quality red wines at more approachable prices include Barbera and Dolcetto. Piedmont also produces some top class white wine. By championing the Cortese grape, the Gavi region has risen to fame with its crisp, dry whites. And then, of course, there is Moscato d’Asti – sweet, slightly sparkling and low in alcohol, this wine really is a style to itself.

PIEDMONT UNQUESTIONABLY SITS AT THE HEART OF THE COUNTRY'S PRODUCTION OF FINE WINE.

IL POGGIO PIEDMONT

The Il Poggio winery is located in the beautiful, rolling green hills of Rovereto, in the heart of the denominated Gavi di Gavi DOCG. The estate’s vineyards sit at an altitude of 330m and benefit from a south-west exposure, which allows the vines to enjoy long, sunny days. The Cortese vines, which have an average age of 25 years, grow in soils that primarily consist of sand and clay.

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Today, Il Poggio is managed by third generation, Francesca Poggio and oenologist, Gaspere Buscemi.

Gavi di Gavi DOCG

2014

ITIPG

£8.77

Gavi di Gavi DOCG (150cl)

2012

ITIPG150

£25.51

2012

ITIPMD150

£24.37

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ALDO CLERICO PIEDMONT

The Aldo Clerico estate is located in the hills of Monforte d’Alba and takes its name from the eponymous owner and winemaker. After having worked for some of the most prestigious wineries in Piedmont, Aldo decided that the time was right to take over the stewardship of his family’s vineyards.

After building state-of-the-art cellars in which to produce and age his wine, Aldo set out to continue the family’s long tradition of grape growing in the region. Aldo’s vineyards benefit from facing southwards, thereby benefiting from good sun exposure to help the grapes achieve impressive ripeness.

RED Barbera d’Alba DOCG

2012

ITACBA

£8.89

Barolo DOCG

2009

ITBAC

£14.83

Barolo DOCG (150cl)

2009

ITBAC150

£47.29

2013

ITLB

£6.04

Barbera d’Asti "Terrre Sabaude" DOCG

2013

ITBDA

£5.30

Dolcetto d’Alba DOCG

2013

ITDA

£6.04

Langhe Rosso "Munbari" DOC

2011

ITLR

£6.16

2012

ITMSA

£7.06

G OVO N E PIEDMONT

The town of Asti is famed for producing this style of lightly sparkling, semi-sweet white wine from the Moscato (Muscat) grape. Located in Piedmont it could not be any more different from the region’s other iconic wine – Barolo.

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For the Govone Moscato d’Asti, the Moscato grapes are grown just outside of Asti and the wine has elegant floral aromas and notes of peach on the nose and fresh grape flavours on the palate. In addition to their flagship Moscato d’Asti, Govone works with a number of growers around the towns of Asti and Alba to make their Barbera, Dolcetto and Chardonnay.

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SWEET Moscato d’Asti DOCG

TENIMENTI DI CANGRANDE PIEDMONT

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ABRUZZO

The Abruzzo region boasts high mountains at its western edge, miles of beaches along the Adriatic Sea on its eastern border and extensive farming on the hills in between. Whilst grape growing has a long tradition in this region, wine production was historically oriented to quantity rather than quality. It is true that Abruzzo produces some excellent, value-driven wines but it is also capable of producing high quality, icon wines. This is best demonstrated by the worldwide success of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, the region’s flagship red wine made from the red Montepulciano grape on Italy's Adriatic coast.

MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO IS THE REGION’S FLAGSHIP RED WINE MADE FROM THE RED MONTEPULCIANO GRAPE.

A N T O N I O C O S TA N T I N I ABRUZZO

The Costantini family started making wine in Abruzzo in 1910. Today, the estate is owned by Antonio Costantini who continues to run the family winery with the passion of his father and grandfather.

The estate, which is located in Pescara, owns 60 hectares of vineyards and most of the production is focused on producing Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.

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2013

ITTRE

£5.66

2012

ITMON

£5.66

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P U G L I A & S I C I LY

Historically, Puglia has been known more for producing grapes destined for distillation and bulk wine rather than for quality.

However, as of late, a new emphasis on quality has emerged in the region as it starts to show the rest of Italy that it can compete on the world wine stage. Sitting alongside citrus fruits and olive trees, Sicily’s vineyards are blessed with near perfect vine growing conditions. The climate is warm and dry and the vineyards benefit from coastal breezes, meaning healthy grapes and an optimum growing environment for the region’s grapes.

SICILY’S VINEYARDS ARE BLESSED WITH NEAR PERFECT VINE GROWING CONDITIONS.

CANDIDO SICILY

Camporeale is a small village of just over 3,500 inhabitants in the province of Palermo.

Two kilometers away from Camporeale lies the Candido estate and its 20 hectares of vineyards which are spread across the Mazzara Valley.

A number of grapes are grown using organic vineyard farming such as Nero d’Avola, Grillo and Inzolia.

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2013

ITCI

£7.30

Nero d'Avola IGT (organic)

2013

ITCNA

£7.42

Nero d'Avola/Cabernet Sauvignon "Utru" IGT (organic)

2012

ITCU

£9.90

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AMASTUOLA PUGLIA

Amastuola was founded in 1984 by Giuseppe Montanaro and is run by him together with his wife, Rosaria, their daughter Ilaria and her husband Giuseppe.

Amastuola owns around 100 hectares of vineyards that are situated in the heart of the Mediterranean in Puglia. The vineyards sit on a plateau at an altitude of 210 meters above sea level and are farmed entirely according to organic practices.

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2013

ITABS

£6.33

Primitivo IGT (organic)

2011

ITAP

£7.20

Primitivo "Centosassi" IGT (organic)

2011

ITAPC

£14.79

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TUSCANY Unlike many of the other wine regions in Italy, Tuscany is not a heavyweight when it comes to quantity. However, it certainly delivers in terms of the country’s most famous fine wines. Tuscany is located in the west part of central Italy. Its geography is characterised by picturesque rolling green hills running inland adjacent to the Tyrrhenian Sea along its coastline. Here, Sangiovese is the red grape of choice. It is responsible for the vast majority of Tuscany’s icon wines – Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The notable exceptions are Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon which form the basis of the cult Super-Tuscan wines produced in close proximity to the Tuscan coastline.

TUSCANY CERTAINLY DELIVERS IN TERMS OF THE COUNTRY’S MOST FAMOUS FINE WINES.

FAT T O R I A T R E G O L E TUSCANY

Fattoria Tregole is a small winery located in Castellina in Chianti. Set in a stunning position, it overlooks rolling hills of forests, vineyards, olivegroves and rural houses. The 19 hectare estate is owned by Catello Conte who purchased the winery in 1998. When Conte first arrived at the Fattoria, it was in a state of disrepair – tired buildings presided over neglected vines.

However, thanks to Conte’s vision and passion, the old buildings were rebuilt, new vineyards were planted and the old, neglected vineyards were restored to their former glory. Today, the vines, which are between 10 and 40 years in age, sit at around 550m above sea level.

RED Chianti Classico DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

ROCCAPIA TUSCANY

RED Chianti Classico DOCG

2013

ITCHI

£6.07

2012

ITRAS

£6.63

VIGNAIOLI DEL MORELLINO TUSCANY

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£10.07

2007

ITCCR

£17.50

VENETO

Sitting in the north-east of Italy, Veneto can lay claim to being the country’s largest producing region. It may not be the largest geographically but with 300 million bottles annually it packs a punch in volume terms. But, Veneto is not only about large scale production. In Amarone della Valpolicella it has its own icon, producing intense wines of great power and complexity. A step down from that lie the Valpolicella “ripasso” wines – the perfect halfway house between the lively, fruity Valpolicella wines and the dark, brooding intensity of Amarone.

SITTING IN THE NORTH-EAST OF ITALY, VENETO CAN LAY CLAIM TO BEING THE COUNTRY’S LARGEST PRODUCING REGION.

VA L D ’ O C A VENETO - TREVISO

Established in 1952, Val D'Oca is one of the best known and most important wine-producers within the Prosecco area.

It is located in a beautiful setting amid rolling hills between Asolo and Conegliano at the foot of the Treviso pre-Alps. Ninety percent of Val d’Oca’s vineyards are planted with the Glera grape and the producer has been awarded numerous international awards and citations for its wines.

S PA R K L I N G

The “Millesimato” is a vintage Prosecco made from grapes which have been grown in the Superior Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOCG, the area where the finest Prosecco in Veneto is produced.

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£7.29

Valdobbiadene Millesimato Prosecco DOCG (37.5cl)

2014

SPPRO375

£5.66

Valdobbiadene Millesimato Prosecco DOCG

2014

SPPRO

£9.34

Valdobbiadene Millesimato Prosecco DOCG (150cl)

2012

SPPRO150

£20.66

Treviso Prosecco DOC

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TERRA SERENA VENETO

The Terra Serena winery has a long tradition of making wine in Treviso. In 1881, the Serena family moved from Venice to Treviso so that they could develop their passion for wine. Here, Pietro Serena established Vinicola Serena in the heart of Treviso.

The winery is currently run by fifth generation winemaker, Gerardo Serena and specialises in producing DOC quality Prosecco from the Glera grape.

S PA R K L I N G Treviso Prosecco DOC (20cl)

NV

SPPS20

£2.33

Treviso Prosecco DOC

NV

SPPS

£6.49

Spumante Rosé

NV

SPPRS

£6.49

2014

ITLBPGB

£5.01

Ca'di Mori Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOCG

2012

ITVC

£8.50

Ca'di Mori Valpolicella Ripasso Classico DOCG

2012

ITVR

£10.56

Ca'di Mori Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG

2011

ITVA

£20.84

C A N T I N A C AST E L N U OVO VENETO

In April 1958, eleven wine growers from the Lake Garda region met in Verona to found Cantina di Castelnuovo del Garda. Each of these growers owned well respected vineyards sites across the Veneto region but not the means to produce their own wine.

The Cantina’s Ca’di Mori range takes its name from a number of small vineyard sites which surround the city of Verona. Positioned between the Adige River and Lake Garda, the vineyards all lie within the original ‘Classico’ DOC area of Valpolicella, where Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella are principally grown.

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2014

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SPAIN

OVER RECENT DECADES

Both in terms of quality and quantity, Spain is a worldclass producer. Currently, Spain has more vineyard acreage than any other country in the world. Only France and Italy manage to bottle more wine than Spain and this discrepancy is due to the fact that Spain’s vineyards generally have older vines growing in less fertile soil which means lower yields. Across Spain’s 17 regions, growing conditions vary greatly. Take for example, the green rolling hills of Galicia in the northwest, where rainfall is high and the fresh and citrusy Albarino grape thrives. Compare this to Navarra in the north-east where the climate is semi-arid meaning high temperatures and fuller, deeper wines.

SPAIN HAS EVOLVED INTO A PRODUCER OF SOME OF THE MOST ORIGINAL AND EXCITING WINES IN THE WORLD.

BODEGAS CASA MONTE PIO RIAS BAIXAS

Bodegas Casa Monte Pio is a family-run winery located in Ribadumia in Galicia. It was established in 1979 and since 2014 has been under the stewardship of Pablo Martinez, the current oenologist and vineyard manager.

The average age of the vineyards is 25 years and they are predominantly made up of Albarino, the main grape of the Rias Baixas region.

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£8.24

B O D E G AS O C H OA NAVARRA

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Founded in 1845, Bodegas Ochoa has gained a reputation for being one of Navarra’s most celebrated producers with winemakers Javier Ochoa, and his daughter Adriana Ochoa currently representing the sixth generation of her family to make wines in the region.

Viura/Chardonnay “Calendas”

2014

SWOCW

£5.73

Garnacha/Tempranillo “Calendas”

2014

SWOCRO

£5.73

Rosado di Lagrima

2014

SWOROL

£6.40

Tempranillo/Garnacha “Calendas”

2013

SWOCR

£5.73

Tempranillo Crianza

2011

SWOT

£7.17

Graciano Crianza Series 8A “Mil Gracias”

2012

SWOMG

£8.01

Reserva

2007

SWOR

£9.90

Gran Reserva

2007

SWOVGR

£12.36

Gran Reserva (150cl)

2007

SWOGR150

£24.33

Finca Montijo

2005

SWOFM

£19.74

2013

SWOM

£7.83

Rioja Crianza

2011

SWCRC

£6.79

Rioja Reserva

2008

SWCRR

£8.78

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Despite being one of the oldest producers in Navarra, Bodegas Ochoa has also shown itself to be an innovator through the pioneering achievements of Javier Ochoa since the 1980’s.

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FH CASTRIJO RIOJA

The FH Castrijo wines have been produced in a family owned vineyard in Labastida in the heart of Rioja Alavesa. Labastida can be found at the highest, northern-most edge of Rioja, were climatic conditions are near-perfect for wine production.

The Crianza and Reserva are made 100% from the Tempranillo grape and both aged for 12 months in French and American oak.

The Reserva spends a further 12 months in bottle before being released.

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B O D E G A S D E S A DA NAVARRA

Bodegas de Sada is located in the north-east of Navarra, at the foot of the southern Pyrenees. The estate was founded in 1939 and over the last 30 years the cellars and vineyards have been revamped and upgraded. The average age of the Garnacha vines is 30 years but a number of vines exist which are over 100 years in age. The wine is aged for 13 months in barrel, and a further 12 months in bottle.

RED Garnacha Crianza

2011

SWPDS

£6.62

2013

SWCV

£6.49

Ribera del Duero Crianza

2011

SWCC

£10.71

Ribera del Duero Reserva

2011

SWCR

£15.91

Viura “Finca Cerrada”

2014

SWFCW

£4.81

Viura/Sauvignon Blanc “Al Sur”

2013

SWALW

£4.59

2014

SWFCR

£4.81s

2013

SWAL

£4.59

CARRAMIMBRE RUEDA / RIBERA DEL DUERO

Bodegas Pingón was established in 1997 by three friends whose grandfathers were grape growers in Ribera del Duero. Raising capital from friends and family, they set out to use their intimate knowledge and experience of Ribera del Duero to produce wines worthy of the region's illustrious reputation.

The Carramimbre Ribera del Duero wines have been aged in new French and American oak.

They have intense and complex flavours of vanilla, ripe red fruit and soft, round tannins. The Verdejo, aged in stainless steel, is fresh, lively and aromatic.

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V I N I CO L A D E TO M E L LOS O LA MANCHA

The origin of Vinicola de Tomelloso dates back to 1986, when 28 families of winegrowers, each with their own wineries, decided to join forces to harness the combined quality of their vineyards.

Vinicola de Tomelloso is located in the centre of the La Mancha region, one of the oldest and largest winemaking regions in Spain.

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ROSÉ Tempranillo “Finca Cerrada”

RED Tempranillo/Cabernet Sauvignon “Al Sur”

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PORTUGAL Cálem

Portugal will always be known for its sweet fortified Port wine. But, when it comes to non-fortified wines, Portugal is one of the world’s true underdogs.

One of Portugal’s greatest trump cards is its rich array of native grape varieties. Rather than pandering to popular demand by planting international varieties, the Portuguese have kept the faith with their white and red indigenous grapes which represent the true character of the country’s vintners.

VINHO VERDE PORTO

DOURO

DOURO

Terra Antiga

THE PORTUGUESE HAVE KEPT THE FAITH WITH THEIR WHITE AND RED

LISBON

Over the past twenty-five years, the overall quality of wine being produced in Portugal has improved dramatically thanks to increased investment, education and progressive thinking.

INDIGENOUS GRAPES.

TERRA ANTIGA VINHO VERDE

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CÁLEM DOURO

Since releasing its first Vintage Port in 1870, Cálem has gained a reputation for being one of the Douro’s most celebrated Port producers. Located in Vila Nova de Gaia, on the south bank of the Douro River, Cálem has been at the forefront of Port production in the region for over a century.

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Cálem’s beautifully restored Lodge is one of the most recognisable in the region and attracts around 150,000 visitors each year.

Cálem LBV

In 2014, Cálem’s Colheita 1961 won a Gold Medal at the Fortified Masters and The Wine Advocate awarded the Cálem Vintage 2011 a score of 93-95 points.

Cálem White & Dry

NV

POCWD

£8.62

NV

POCFR

£7.82

2009

POCLBV

£11.12

Cálem 10 Year Old Tawny

NV

POCT10

£13.58

Cálem 20 Year Old Tawny

NV

POCT20

£22.17

Cálem 30 Year Old Tawny

NV

POCT30

£44.28

Cálem Colheita

1985

POCC85

£34.50

Cálem Colheita

1975

POCC75

£54.38

Cálem Vintage

1985

POCV85

£34.38

Cálem Vintage

1983

POCV83

£34.38

Douro “850”

2013

PW850W

£5.62

Douro Tavedo

2013

PWTW

£5.82

Douro “850”

2013

PW850R

£5.62

Douro Tavedo

2013

PWTR

£5.82

Curva Duoro Tinto

2012

PWCT

£5.88

RED (PORT) Cálem Fine Ruby

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RED (WINE)

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GERMANY The overall quality of Riesling wine being produced worldwide has never been so high. Riesling is a wonderfully versatile grape and can be produced in many different styles, ranging from the bone dry to the lusciously sweet. It is an exciting time for German Riesling, in particular.

Aromatic, dry German Rieslings are not only great wines by the glass but also are ideal with seafood, fish and white meats.

BERLIN BONN

VERSATILE GRAPE AND CAN BE PRODUCED IN MANY DIFFERENT STYLES, RANGING

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But, don’t overlook the sweeter German Rieslings. A fresh and lively off-dry Kabinett Riesling makes for perfect summer sipping and also an excellent partner for hot and spicy foods. The Germans are now also producing some seriously exciting Pinot Noir (which they call Spätburgunder) which can certainly rival Burgundy.

RIESLING IS A WONDERFULLY

FROM THE BONE DRY TO THE MOSEL

LUSCIOUSLY SWEET.

WERNER MOSEL

Weingut Werner is a 6 hectare estate located in the famous Mosel region of Germany. The winery is run by husband and wife team, Bernhard and Margaret Werner who specialise in producing top-class Riesling but also make a very elegant barrique-aged Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir).

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The spectrum of Rieslings that they produce range from the dry in the case of the Classic and Grosses Gewächs; lively and off-dry for the Kabinett; and lusciously sweet for their Auslese.

Their top vineyard is the Annaberg located around the town of Schweich. It is south-facing, meaning excellent sun exposure and the soils are made up of red slate and greywacke, which gives the wines great complexity and minerality.

Dry Riesling

2014

GERWRC

£8.16

Schweicher Annaberg Kabinett (off-dry)

2013

GERWRK

£8.37

Riesling Schweicher Annaberg Grosses Gewächs (dry)

2013 GERWRTGG

£16.80

2011

GERWST

£14.10

2013

GERWRA

£14.02

RED Spätburgunder

SWEET Riesling Trittenheimer Apotheke Auslese (37.5cl)

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AUSTRIA Over the last 25 years, a wine revolution has been taking place in Austria. Long gone are the days of low quality, bulk wines.

Today, the country is full of boutique wineries, focusing on the production of high quality, hand crafted wines. The grape variety that is leading this revolution is Grüner Veltliner.

AUSTRIA IS FULL OF WEINVIERTEL

Gruber Röschitz

Michael Gindl DA N U

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FOCUSING ON THE

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In addition, Austria also produces very good red wine. Quality red wine production in Austria is dominated by 3 grape varieties in particular – Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent which are capable of producing approachable easy drinking wines as well as more complex offerings.

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BOUTIQUE WINERIES

BURGENLAND

HIGH QUALITY, HAND CRAFTED WINES.

LEO HILLINGER BURGENLAND

After having spent a lengthy time abroad doing wine apprenticeships in California and Germany, Leo Hillinger returned home to take over the family winery in 1990. Not afraid to innovate and introduce new techniques, Leo set about constructing a stateof-the-art concrete gravity-flow winery sunk into the banks of Lake Neusiedl. Lake Neusiedl is a large, shallow lake to the south of Vienna. The Lake creates a unique micro-climate in the vineyards of mild winters, low rainfall and long, sunny summers.

WHITE Small Hill White

2012

AUWHW

£8.77

Small Hill Red

2009

AUWHR

£9.11

Blaufränkisch

2013

AUWB

£9.46

Zweigelt

2013

AUWZ

£9.46

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In 1997, Leo bought 30 acres of top vineyard sites in Rust, west of the Lake. The grapes from these vineyards go into his “Hill” series of wines which represent approachable blends of native and international grapes. He owns a further 20 hectares of vineyards from which his single varietal Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch wines are made, demonstrating the huge potential of Austria’s native red grapes.

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GRUBER RÖSCHITZ NIEDERÖSTERREICH - WEINVIERTEL

The Gruber family has been growing grapes in Röschitz since 1814. Today, the Gruber winery is run by three siblings – Ewald is the winemaker, Christian the vineyard manager and Maria the sales director!

As a commitment to the youth and energy which is symptomatic of the Austrian wine industry, the Grubers commissioned students at an art academy in Vienna to design their labels. The “little creatures” displayed on the label represent the microorganisms that exist in the winery and vineyards and which are crucial to the winemaking process.

WHITE Grüner Veltliner

2014

AUWGV12

£7.45

Grüner Veltliner "Hundspoint"

2014 SSAUWGVH

£9.17

Grüner Veltliner "Reipersberg"

2013/2014 SSAUWGVR

£8.93

Grüner Veltliner "Mühlberg"

2011 SSAUWGVM

£14.48

Riesling

2013

AUWR

£8.27

2012/2013

SSAUWRK

£10.16

Grüner Veltliner "Little Buteo" (biodynamic)

2013

SSAUWGLB

£8.99

Grüner Veltliner "Buteo 12" (biodynamic)

2012 SSAUWGB12

£14.01

Riesling "Königsberg"

MICHAEL GINDL NIEDERÖSTERREICH - WEINVIERTEL

Michael Gindl began making wine at his family estate in the Weinviertel when he was in his teens. Inspired by the wines of his grandfather which were made with nearly no manipulation or intervention, Michael, now 31, converted his winery and 10 hectares of vineyards to biodynamic practices.

In the cellar, Michael’s wines undergo native fermentation, extended aging on lees, maceration on the skins and are bottled unfiltered. For aging and fermentation he uses a mix of stainless steel and large wooden barrels. The barrels themselves are made using oak and acacia harvested from his own land.

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HUNGARY Although nowadays you can find quality wine being produced all across Hungary, one region continues to stand out from the pack: the glorious Tokaj.

AN INCREASING NUMBER Gróf Degenfeld

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Located in the country’s north-east corner, Tokaj has earned a reputation for producing some of the world’s greatest sweet wine. These nectar-like, botrytised sweet wines have for centuries been revered as some of the finest on planet earth. However, in the face of consumer apathy towards sweeter wines and very high production costs, an increasing number of producers have been focusing on making drier styles from the Hárslevelű, Furmint and Muscat Blanc grapes to great effect.

OF PRODUCERS HAVE BEEN FOCUSING ON MAKING DRIER STYLES FROM THE HÁRSLEVELŰ, FURMINT, AND MUSCAT BLANC

BUDAPEST

GRAPES TO GREAT EFFECT.

GRÓF DEGENFELD TOKAJ

The Gróf Degenfeld winery is one of the leading wineries in the Tokaj-Hegyalja region of Hungary. The estate has devoted 30 hectares to the cultivation of the indigenous Furmint, Hárslevelű and Sárgamuskotály (Muscat Blanc) grape varieties.

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The hugely demanding production of the famous Tokaji Aszú uses botrytised berries and produces an incredibly sought after elixir. This, together with the production of their dry white wines, showcases Gróf Degenfeld’s ability to produce a versatile range of high quality wines.

Tokaji Furmint

2011

HUFU

£9.22

Tokaji Hárslevelü

2011

HUHA

£8.57

Tokaji Muscat Blanc

2013

HUML

£9.34

Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos (50cl)

2008

HUTA5

£23.56

Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos (25cl)

2000

HUTA6

£23.45

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GREECE THE EMERGENCE OF

Wine production can be found all over Greece although the scale, style and quality can vary significantly from region to region. Over the past few decades the wine scene has been changing in a big way. A new generation of winemakers has evolved coupled with greater investment in the wine industry. Vineyard acreage has been steadily decreasing as growers shift their focus towards higher quality sites.

Many wineries have made the decision to plant international varieties alongside indigenous Greek grapes in an attempt to appeal to the export market, although the vast majority of Greek wine continues to be consumed domestically. Although it is still early days for the quality winemaking industry in Greece, the emergence of boutique wineries, exciting and unusual indigenous varieties and investment in the wine industry signals exciting times ahead.

BOUTIQUE WINERIES, EXCITING AND UNUSUAL

Vrinioti

INDIGENOUS VARIETIES

EVIA Tselepos

ATHENS

AND INVESTMENT IN THE WINE INDUSTRY SIGNALS

PELOPONNESE

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD.

V R I N I OT I EVIA

The Vrinioti family winery, located on the island of Evia, was established in 2002. But, the relationship with wine goes back to when Konstantinos Vriniotis's ancestors started planting vines in the area and built an old traditional stone winery.

The 45 hectare estate is farmed organically and planted with Syrah and the Greek red Vradiano and white grapes Roditis, Savvatiano, Assyrtiko and Malagouzia.

WHITE Malagouzia/Assyrtiko “Iama”

2014

GRVTW

£7.58

Assyrtiko Sur Lie

2014

GRCASL

£7.86

2012

GRVTR

£7.58

RED Vradiano/Syrah “Iama”

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TSELEPOS PELOPONNESE - ARCADIA

It took Giannis Tselepos 10 years to carefully observe and study Arcadian vineyards so as to select the perfect location for the establishment of his winery, which was founded on the eastern foothills of Mount Parnon.

S PA R K L I N G

Set in 30 hectares of privately owned vineyard, the Tselepos winery fully fits the natural environment and ecosystem of the area. The average age of the estate’s vines is 50 years and altitudes of the vineyards vary from 750m to 380m. The winery is committed to promoting Peloponnesian varieties throughout the world and aims to produce distinctive wines that show the unique character of the Arcadian soils.

Moschofilero “Amalia” Methode Traditionnelle Brut

NV

SPTAB

£10.24

2014

GRTCMM

£7.76

2014

GRTR

£7.42

2013

GRTCNR

£8.24

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ROSÉ Agiorgitiko Driopi

RED Agiorgitiko Nemea

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ENGLAND WHEN IT COMES TO

When it comes to sparkling wine, the early signs are present that England could be shaping up to be something world class. It is encouraging to see winemakers using high quality grape varieties that have been tried and tested for centuries on sparkling wine production – Chardonnay and Pinot Noir make up 40% of vineyard plantings. The climate in the South of England is similar to Champagne – it is only on average 1° to 2° Celsius cooler. The soils in Sussex and Kent (where many of the top vineyards lie) are predominantly chalk and limestone which are similar to many areas of Champagne.

Another plus for English sparkling wine is that it is often vintage dated, unlike the vast majority of Champagne which is blended to make a nonvintage, house style. This can certainly be seen as a positive as it allows the character and individuality of the wine and vintage to shine through.

SPARKLING WINE, Bluebell Vineyard Estates

THE EARLY SIGNS ARE PRESENT THAT ENGLAND COULD BE SHAPING

EAST SUSSEX

UP TO BE SOMETHING WORLD CLASS.

BRIGHTON

B L U E B E L L V I N E YA R D E S TAT E S EAST SUSSEX

Bluebell Vineyard Estates is a winery based in a beautiful part of East Sussex within the South Downs National Park.

The estate owns 8.5 hectares of vineyards, the majority of which are south-west facing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier vines. The soil structure is sandy-loam over sandstone bedrock, which is curiously very similar to the soil of the famous Montagne de Reims in Champagne.

S PA R K L I N G

Each of the Classic Cuvée, Blanc de Blancs and Rosé spend a minimum 18 months on the lees and have recently picked up medals at the Decanter World Wine Awards – a fitting testament to just how much winemaker Kevin Sutherland has achieved in the estate’s short history.

Blanc de Blancs Brut Rosé Brut

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2010

SPBBB

£20.25

2011

SPBR

£21.68

CHILE CHILE REMAINS

Chile remains one of the most consistently reliable and value driven wine producing countries out there. Despite being only 100 miles wide, Chile experiences a great deal of climatic variation from east to west. Along its west coast lies the Pacific Ocean which brings cooling coastal breezes to its vineyards. On its eastern borders dwell the Andes Mountains, where many vineyards are sheltered from maritime breezes but benefit from the cooling influence of altitude.

ONE OF THE MOST Inú SANTIAGO MAULE VALLEY

It has also been encouraging to see Chile adopting a signature grape variety – Carmenère. Originally, a Bordeaux variety, Carmenère was thought to be extinct following the phylloxera virus in the mid-nineteenth century. However, it was rediscovered by a pioneering group of scientists in the 1990’s who identified the variety masquerading as Merlot. Chile has been championing it ever since.

Anané

CONSISTENTLY RELIABLE AND VALUE DRIVEN WINE PRODUCING COUNTRIES OUT THERE.

INÚ MAULE VALLEY

WHITE Sauvignon Blanc

2014

CWIS

£4.88

2014

CWIR

£4.88

Merlot

2013

CWIM

£4.88

Cabernet Sauvignon

2013

CWICS

£4.88

ROSÉ Sauvignon Blanc Rosé

RED

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ANANÉ MAULE VALLEY

Three generations of the Guerra family have been making wine in Chile’s Maule Valley for over 100 years. The wines are currently made by third generation Renato Guerra and his father who, in turn, inherited the vineyards from his grandfather.

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The vineyards are located along the banks of the Maule River between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The Maule Valley is one of the oldest vineyard areas in Chile where some of the first vines in the country were planted.

Sauvignon Blanc

2014

CWASB

£5.88

Chardonnay Reserva

2013

CWACR

£7.08

Pinot Noir

2013

CWAPN

£5.37

Carmenere

2013

CWAC

£5.88

Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva

2012

CWACSR

£6.85

Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenère/Shiraz Gran Reserva

2010

CWAGR

£9.90

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ARGENTINA DRY CONDITIONS, SUNSHINE

The majority of wine in Argentina is produced in the region of Mendoza. Here the Malbec grape has found its spiritual home.

Originally, a grape widely grown in Bordeaux prior to the phylloxera virus, it has been able to achieve its greatest expression in the vineyards of Mendoza. The white grape, Torrontés is also being grown to great effect, producing wines that have a distinctive fresh and floral character.

AND THE COOLING INFLUENCE

LADO

MENDOZA

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Argentina’s wine industry can be found in the foothills of the Andes mountains where high altitudes sit alongside desert landscapes. This unique combination of dry conditions, sunshine and the cooling influence of altitude allows winemakers to produce aromatic, intensely flavoured wines.

OF ALTITUDE ALLOWS

MENDOZA Bodegas Carelli

ARGENTINA TO PRODUCE AROMATIC, INTENSELY FLAVOURED WINES.

BODEGAS CARELLI MENDOZA

Bodegas Carelli has been owned by the Carelli family since 1943, when Santos Carelli planted their first vineyards in Argentina’s premium Mendoza wine region. The winery is now under the control of Santo’s son, Enrique Carelli who works together with his son (also called Enrique) to continue the family tradition and passion for making high quality wines that are typical of the Mendoza region.

WHITE 34 Torrontés

2014

AWL34T13

£5.44

34 Cabernet Sauvignon

2012

AWL34C

£5.44

34 Malbec

2013

AWL34M

£5.44

Carla Chiaro Malbec Reserve

2010

AWCCM

£7.48

Carla Chiaro Bonarda

2010

AWCCB

£8.13

Carelli Malbec

2009

AWCRM

£33.48

RED

The winery comprises a late 19th century building and the vineyards are planted with a number of different grape varieties including 6 hectares of Malbec, 14 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon, 2 hectares of Bonarda and 5 hectares of the white grape, Torrontés.

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SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA CAN

South Africa can lay claim to being the New World’s oldest wine producer, with a history dating back to the seventeenth century. The hub of South Africa’s wine industry is dotted around the Western Cape. Here, the geography of the region, with its mountains, valleys and abundance of sunshine, allows producers to make many varied styles of wines.

STELLENBOSCH

LAY CLAIM TO BEING THE NEW WORLD’S

Auction Crossing

SOUTH AFRICA'S WE STERN CAPE

CAPE TOWN Stellenbosch remains the most important district for the HERMANUS production of fine wine, as well as the oldest with the first Whalehaven Idiom vineyard plantings dating back to the 1690’s. Stellenbosch’s climate is relatively hot and dry, although a cooling influence comes from the coast to its south, with winds blowing through the vineyards in the afternoons keeping the grapes refreshed. Another region of particular interest is Hermanus which is situated by Walker Bay in close proximity to the coast. The location of the vineyards allows the grapes to experience much cooler temperatures than they would in Stellenbosch. This makes perfect territory for producing elegant wines in a balanced, cool-climate style.

OLDEST WINE PRODUCING REGION, WITH A HISTORY DATING BACK TO THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

IDIOM STELLENBOSCH

Idiom is a winery producing a range of super premium wines from the Bottega family’s Da Capo Vineyards in Sir Lowry's Pass near Cape Town.

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The family acquired the 65 hectare farm, which is set above Somerset West, in 1999. Shortly thereafter, the De Capo Vineyards in the southernmost tip of the Stellenbosch region were planted with varieties matched to the granite and sandstone soils. The vineyards stand at 250-300m above sea level.

Viognier

2012

SAIV

£12.46

Rhône-Style Blend

2008

SAIRB

£16.96

Cape Blend

2008

SAICB

£17.04

Bordeaux-Style Blend

2007

SAIBB

£17.04

Nebbiolo

2010

SAINEB

£17.05

Primitivo

2011

SAIZ

£17.05

RED

Alongside plantings of more traditional varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Viognier, exist a number of experimental plantings like Sangiovese, Barbera and Nebbiolo which pay tribute to the family’s Italian-South African heritage.

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AUCTION CROSSING HEX RIVER

The Auction Crossing wines are made in the Hex River in the Breede River valley region of South Africa. Records of the farm date back to as early as 1723 and the name Auction Crossing comes from “Vendutie Kraal” which translates as an area where livestock auctions took place.

The wines are a result of a collaboration between De Villiers Graaff, AJ Reyneke and Leon Dippenaar, who is also the winemaker at Hex River Crossing Private Cellar.

WHITE Viognier

2012

SAACV

£7.31

2011

SAACS

£9.67

2013

SAWSB

£7.56

Cabernet Franc

2009

SAWCF

£9.56

Merlot

2010

SAWM

£9.56

Pinotage

2010

SAWP

£9.56

RED Syrah

W H A L E H AV E N HERMANUS

Whalehaven is a boutique winery situated in the Hermanus region of Walker Bay. The winery takes its name from the fact that Walker Bay is a sanctuary for migrating whales. This close proximity to the sea offers a cooler climate for Whalehaven's vineyards along the South African coast.

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The winery is renowned for creating elegant, fine wines using predominantly noble French varietals cultivated in a style that refects the terroir and climate of the Hermanus region.

Sauvignon Blanc

RED

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AUSTRALIA THE BAROSSA

Although Australia is seen as one of the leading “New World” producers, it actually has a long history of winemaking extending back 200 years. Yet, while Australia’s first vines may have been planted as far back as 1791, it has also shown itself to be an innovator in many areas such as bottling, closures and vine-growing technologies.

INCORPORATES BOTH BAROSSA VALLEY AND EDEN VALLEY, MAKING IT ADELAIDE

Woodstock

BAROSSA

Barossa, less than an hour from the city of Adelaide, MCLAREN VALE is one of Australia’s most renown wine regions. The Maverick Barossa incorporates both Barossa Valley and Eden Valley, making it one of the only areas in Australia to have neighbouring warm and cool climate growing conditions.

Some of the country’s most sought-after wines are produced here, predominantly from the Shiraz grape in the Barossa Valley and Riesling in the Eden Valley. One of Australia’s other top regions, just south of Adelaide, is McLaren Vale.

McLaren Vale’s climatic diversity has helped producers successfully embrace a range of grape varieties, most notably Shiraz, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon.

ONE OF THE ONLY AREAS IN AUSTRALIA TO HAVE NEIGHBOURING WARM AND COOL CLIMATE GROWING CONDITIONS.

M AV E R I C K BAROSSA

Maverick's wines come from biodynamically farmed estate-grown fruit grown in top vineyard sites across the Barossa Valley and Eden Valley. These valleys are home to some of the finest and oldest Shiraz, Grenache and Riesling vines in the world and the average age of Maverick's vines is around 100 years old.

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Maverick’s biodynamic farming allows the creation of intense, pure, low-yielding fruit. The winery has its own cattle from which it takes manure and inserts it into 100 cow horns each year. These horns are then buried deep underground in the vineyard where they remain during the winter months. The resulting material is then energised in a 1,000 litre copper biodynamiser and sprayed on the vineyards.

Chardonnay Blend “Breechens”, Barossa (biodynamic)

2011

AUMBW

£9.00

Riesling “Trial Hill”, Eden Valley (biodynamic)

2012

AUMR

£13.37

Shiraz “Breechens”, Barossa (biodynamic)

2012

AUMBR

£9.00

GSM "Twins", Barossa (biodynamic)

2012

AUMGSM

£12.02

2010/12

AUMGRS

£31.62

RED

Old Vine Shiraz Greenock Rise, Barossa Valley (biodynamic)

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WO O DSTO C K MCLAREN VALE

The Woodstock winery takes its name from the original English settlers who came from the town of Woodstock in Oxfordshire. In 1973, the Woodstock estate was purchased by Doug Collett and since 1982 has been run by his son, Scott.

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The majority of the grapes are sourced from the 18 hectares of McLaren Vale vineyards planted at the Woodstock Estate, which lies between McLaren Flat and Blewitt Springs, east of the town of McLaren Vale.

This includes a single vineyard of 110 year old Shiraz vines. The varieties planted are Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Riesling, Chardonnay, Semillon and Montepulciano.

Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc

2013

AUWSSB

£8.20

Chardonnay

2013

AUWC

£9.44

Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon

2011

AUWSC

£8.20

Cabernet Sauvignon

2013

AUWCS

£10.17

Grenache/Tempranillo "Octogenarian"

2012

AUWGT

£10.90

Shiraz "Pilot's View"

2012

AUWPVS

£12.22

Shiraz "The Stocks"

2012

AUWSS

£20.82

Moscato "Little Miss Collett" (50cl)

2013

AUWMOS

£6.87

Botrytis Semillon (37.5cl)

2013

AUWBS

£7.77

Very Old Fortified 20yr (50cl)

NV

AUWVOF

£14.94

Muscat - 5 to 25yr (37.5cl)

NV

AUWMU

£7.57

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NEW ZEALAND New Zealand is the world’s most southerly wine region and has a reputation for producing wines with vibrant aromatics and fresh acidity. The country’s ten wine regions are spread across its North and South Islands, with Marlborough being the country’s most important and well-known.

NEW ZEALAND IS THE WORLD’S MOST

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SOUTHERLY WINE MARLBOROUGH

New Zealand grows a number of different varieties but the grape that has put it on the wine map is Sauvignon Blanc. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is known the world Georges Michel over for its unique, aromatic flavour profile. However, other grapes are also being grown to great effect. Pinot Noir is being produced to a world-class standard in Central Otago’s southern Alps and in the warmer climes of Martinborough. To the north, grapes Like Chardonnay, Merlot and Syrah thrive in the warmer temperatures of Auckland and the gravel soils of Hawkes Bay. Whilst, along the cooler regions running along New Zealand’s coastline, Riesling and Pinot Gris have the opportunity to thrive.

REGION AND HAS A REPUTATION FOR PRODUCING WINES WITH VIBRANT AROMATICS AND FRESH ACIDITY.

GEORGES MICHEL MARLBOROUGH

The story of the Georges Michel Estate started in France, where Georges Michel was the owner and winemaker of Château de Grandmont in Burgundy. Then in the 1990’s, never shy to show his sense of adventure, he moved his family to Marlborough in New Zealand to establish the Georges Michel Estate.

WHITE Sauvignon Blanc “Golden Mile”

2014

NZGMSB

£7.62

2013

NZGMSF

£7.66

Pinot Noir “Golden Mile”

2011

NZGMP

£10.76

Pinot Noir ”La Reserve”

2010

NZGMPR

£11.92

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The majority of the estate’s 35 hectares of vineyards are situated in the Golden Mile, a strip of land which is famed for producing some of the best Sauvignon Blanc in the region. More recently, Georges has also involved his family at the winery and since 2005 his daughter, Swan, has been head winemaker after spending time working at Domaine Henri Bourgeois in Sancerre.

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USA The United States is making some seriously exciting wine.

Gone are the days since Napa alone carried the country’s crown for winemaking brilliance.

There is now world-class wine being made throughout the States. Sonoma is challenging Napa’s title as the premier growing region and world-class wines can be found a few miles north of Los Angeles all the way up to Mendocino County in the north. Also, there is so much more to the US than only California. The Pacific Northwest has exploded in terms of wine production and is now starting to get a

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SEATTLE Elk Cove

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reputation for quality and diversity on the world stage. Oregon’s geography, benefiting from the cool, maritime breezes from the Pacific Ocean, allows it to produce elegant, aromatic wines from Pinot Noir and Riesling. Washington, to the north of Oregon, conversely produces its wine in warm, semi-arid conditions in the east of the State. Here, bigger, fuller-bodied wines are made from the likes of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to a very high standard.

F E S S PA R K E R CALIFORNIA - SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Founded in 1989, the Fess Parker winery is located in Santa Barbara County, the Californian wine region made famous by the movie Sideways.

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Starting out with a 5 acre experimental Riesling vineyard along the Foxen Canyon Road, over the years Fess Parker and his children, Eli and Ashley, acquired vineyards in the Santa Maria Valley, Sta. Rita Hills and Santa Ynez Valley.

Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County

2014

USFPSBCC

£11.11

Chardonnay “Ashley’s”, Sta. Rita Hills

2013

USFPAC

£18.12

Pinot Noir “Parker Station”

2014

USFPPSPN

£9.20

Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills

2012 USFPSRHPN

£15.25

Pinot Noir “Ashley’s”, Sta. Rita Hills

2012

USFPAPN

£24.81

Pinot Noir “Clone 115”, Sta. Rita Hills

2012

USFPCPN

£27.68

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The winery now focuses its efforts on producing small lot, high quality wines from Burgundian and Rhône varietals.

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PEDRONCELLI CALIFORNIA - SONOMA

In 1927, Giovanni Pedroncelli purchased 25 acres of Zinfandel vines to the west of Geyserville in Sonoma County. Giovanni’s first challenge after acquiring the vineyards and winery was to survive Prohibition – no small feat! Miraculously, he was able to overcome this challenge, largely by selling grapes to home winemakers.

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Once Prohibition ended in 1933, he set out to acquire more land for planting vines with the aim of establishing his winery as one of the leading estates in Sonoma. It is thanks to this early work that the Pedroncelli estate is seen today as one of the pioneers on the Northern Californian wine scene. The estate is now run by the third generation of the Pedroncelli family and encompasses 105 acres of vineyards spread across Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley.

Friends White, Sonoma County

2013

USFW

£6.54

Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Creek Valley

2014

USPSB

£6.28

Chardonnay, Dry Creek Valley

2013

USPC

£6.82

Friends Red, Sonoma County

2012

USFR

£6.54

Cabernet Sauvignon “Three Vineyards”, Dry Creek Valley

2012

USPCS

£7.49

Zinfandel “Bushnell Vineyard”, Dry Creek Valley

2011

USPZIN

£8.34

Kamiak "Windust White"

2011

USKW

£7.09

Chardonnay, Columbia Valley

2013

USGC

£11.27

Kamiak "Rock Lake Red"

2010

USKR

£8.21

Syrah, Columbia Valley

2010

USGS

£12.19

Merlot, Columbia Valley

2010

USGM

£12.19

2011

USGCS

£14.36

2011

USGSBLH

£17.87

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G O R D O N E S TAT E WASHINGTON - COLUMBIA VALLEY

When brothers, Jeff and Bill Gordon planted their first vineyards in Washington’s Columbia Valley back in 1980, there were just 19 wineries in the State.

Today, there are over 750 wineries. Even to this day, the Gordon family remains one of only ten wineries in Washington using 100% estate grown grapes to produce their award-winning wines.

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Gordon Estate’s vineyards are located in the dry, hot south-east of Washington, favouring varieties that ripen late and lend themselves to a fuller bodied style of wine. It is no surprise therefore that it’s most planted grapes include Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot.

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E L K COV E OREGON - WILLAMETTE VALLEY

In 1974, Joe Campbell, a Harvard graduate and ER doctor fulfilled his lifelong ambition of becoming a winemaker by establishing Elk Cove winery in Oregon’s now renowned Willamette Valley. In 1999 Joe’s son, Adam, took over as head winemaker.

Aged only three when the family moved to the Elk Cove estate, he was in the perfect place to continue the family winemaking tradition.

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The Willamette Valley’s close proximity to the cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean makes it ideal for growing cool-climate varieties like Pinot Noir, Riesling and Pinot Gris.

Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley

2013

USECPG

£12.98

Riesling, Willamette Valley

2011

USECR

£12.98

Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

2013

USECPN

£18.64

Pinot Noir, “La Boheme”, Willamette Valley

2012 SSUSECPNLB

£26.80

Pinot Noir, “Mount Richmond”, Willamette Valley

2012 SSUSECPNMR

£26.80

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JAPAN

OVER THE LAST 20

You may be surprised to read that Japan has actually been making wine since as far back as the mid-nineteenth century. Admittedly, until recently, quality levels have varied greatly from producer to producer. But, over the last 20 years, a wine revolution has been taking place in Japan.

YEARS, A WINE

YAMANASHI PREFECTURE

This revolution has arisen out of the Yamanashi Prefecture, about 100km west of Tokyo. Surrounded

by Mount Fuji, this region is not only known for its breath-taking scenery but has also established itself as the premier wine growing region in Japan. The main focus of the wineries in this region – of which there are

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around 80 – has been on the Koshu grape. This native grape variety is said to have travelled the Silk Road across Central Asia from the Caucasus to China and then to Japan around a thousand years ago. The long summer days and well-drained volcanic soils of the Yamanashi Prefecture allow the winemakers in the region to produce wines from the Koshu grape that are fresh, citrusy, and have a distinct mineral character.

LUMIERE YAMANASHI PREFECTURE

The Lumiere winery was founded in 1855 by Tokuyoshi Furuya, the great-grandfather of the present owner, Toshihiko Tsukamoto.

In the mid-1960’s, Toshihiko Tsukamoto decided to rebuild the winery using modern technology and renamed it Lumiere (previously it had been called Koshu-en).

S PA R K L I N G

Today, the winery is run by 5th generation winemaker Shigeki Kida who oversees Lumiere's winemaking operations. The winery owns 3 hectares of vines and sources grapes under contract from a further 27 hectares of vines in the Yamanashi Prefecture. Lumiere spares no effort in its winemaking endeavours and has consistently won international awards over the last 25 years.

Sparkling Koshu (traditional method)

2013

SPLP

£22.64

2013

JALK

£12.40

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