The vintner AW16 wine list by The Vintner

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Inside Our Autumn/Winter wine list 2016

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Burgundy

Champagne & sparkling wine

Loire

The Americas

Spain

Italy

Australia

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A WORD FROM OUR WINE BUYERS We’ve worked harder than ever these last eight months to bring you a collection of wines that we really feel is our best yet. The theme is going back to our roots – unearthing the unusual with the aim of surprising and delighting you and your customers. Gavin has been banging the Albariño drum and we see quality here having taken a big leap. Try the delicious Bodeas Viña Nora from Rias Baixas no.68. Italy features strongly too for both whites and reds and you’ll even find a Pinot Grigio (no.52) that we feel is absolutely delicious and offers a significant step up from the norm. We’ve put the list together with the colder months in mind though and are proud to welcome some new reds that we shipped months ago ready for this list. Don’t miss the deliciously smooth James Bryant Pinot from Monterey, California (no. 92), nor the terrifically tasty Valle Secreto First Edition Syrah from Chile (no. 95). Operating at different ends of the spectrum, these both offer pure, juicy fruit in abundance. As always, the aim has been to push the boundaries and promote wines that really stand out. We hope you enjoy this selection and look forward to hearing what you think soon. T: 020 7352 4083 E: gavin@thevintner.com

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Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Verzy

REIMS Troissy

Bouzy

Dormans

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE

Dizy

There is so much more to fizz these days than just Champagne. In fact, it continues to be far more about Prosecco than any other fizz, with many customers preferring not just the cost of Prosecco to Champagne but the flavour too. We still recommend our super tasty Frizzante from La Tordera (no. 1) as a cracking party sparkler.

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Avize Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Vertus

SÉZANNE

The exciting bit for us though is what’s happening at the premium end of the spectrum. Here we are huge supporters of our quality English sparklers, made using the same techniques as Champagne in a climate and soil combo that Champagne was said to have 100 years ago. We champion Nyetimber (no. 8) as being at the very top of this game, made from the classic blend of Champagne grape varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) and spending longer on it’s lees than most Champagnes. It’s very very good!

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Champagne

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1. Prosecco Frizzante, La Tordera, Treviso, Italy Bottle price

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2. Prosecco Spumante Alnè, La Tordera, Treviso, Italy

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£9.95

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NV Glera 10.5% Screwcap Good on its own or with delicate entrées

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£11.66

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NV Glera, Chardonnay 11.5% Cork Crayfish salad

Tasting notes:

Lemon citrus with crisp green apples and pears. This is dry and very moreish – perfect apéritif wine to get the juices going. Frizzante is a little less fizzy, so works perfectly as a delicate people-pleaser. (Nick)

This has a wonderfully bright, fresh nose of ripe pears and lemon sherbet. The body is pleasantly rich and balanced by refreshing acidity with lots of citrus and pear fruit. (Anna)

3. Crémant de Loire ‘Les Quarterons’, Amirault, France

4. Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Rosé, Léonce Bocquet, France

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NV Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cab Franc 12% Cork Smoked salmon blinis

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NV Gamay, Pinot Noir 11.0% Cork Strawberries and cream

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Tasting notes:

This wine has all the ingredients for a great méthode traditionelle sparkling. With Chenin Blanc’s natural acidity you get lift and brightness. Xavier gives the grapes some extra hang time which lends the wine a honeyed roundness. Great quality at a fantastic price and the perfect apéritif sparkler. (Gavin)

Always have a sparkling rosé in the fridge! Our summer list needs a sparkling rosé. If Laurent Perrier Rosé is a bit extravagant for an everyday summer evening apéritif, then this juicy summer fruit, traditional method crémant is a great alternative. (Rosie)

5. Champagne Henri Favre Brut, Dizy

6. Champagne André Clouet Grand Cru Grande Réserve, Bouzy

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£21.56

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NV Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay 12.5% Cork Fish & chips

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NV Pinot Noir 12.0% Cork Fried chicken

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Tasting notes:

Our ‘house’ Champagne has great biscuity richness on the nose and a citrus fruit-dominant palate with a deeper autolytic, leesy finish offering lots of complexity for a champagne at this price. (Gavin)

André Clouet Reserve is a Blanc de Noirs, made exclusively from Grand Cru Pinot Noir. Rich and biscuity with stone fruit aromas and a citrus lift. The quality is mesmerizing and more than matches up to the Grand Marques. (Nick)

7. Champagne André Clouet Rosé, Grand Cru Réserve, Bouzy

8. Nyetimber Classic Cuvée Brut, Sussex, England Bottle price

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NV Pinot Noir 12.0% Cork Apéritif

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2010 Pinot Noir , Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier 12.0% Cork Canapés and white meaty fish

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Tasting notes:

Like most Champagnes made exclusively from Pinot Noir, Clouet produces rich and complex wines with an ability to age for many years. The palate is beautifully elegant and creamy with great depth, structure and delicious aromas of hazelnuts, pears and honey. (Rosie)

A wine to be really proud of. Winning countless awards all around the world and constantly shrugging off competition from Champagne and Franciacorta, this gorgeous wine is the complete package. A must try! (James)

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LOIRE VALLEY

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Loire Valley

9. Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine sur Lie, Gadais Père et Fils Anjou St Nicolas de Bourgueil Vouvray Touraine Muscadet de Muscadet Sèvre et Maine

Sancerre Menetou- Pouilly Fumé Reuilly Salon

HautPoitou

2015 Melon de Bourgogne 12.0% Screwcap Oysters

A classic seafood wine made on France’s Atlantic coast, this is bursting with refreshing, citrus flavours and is exactly as a Muscadet should be. The fact that it is ‘Sur Lie’ (aged on natural yeast) gives it an extra dimension of complexity and tanginess. (James)

10. Sauvignon de Touraine, Domaine du Fraisse Bottle price

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2015 Sauvignon Blanc 12.5% Cork Light fish and poultry

11. Vouvray, Domaine Boutet Saulnier

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2015 Chenin Blanc 12.0% Cork Indonesian seafood curry

£12.50

£11.25

Tasting notes:

Wonderful aromatic and refreshing flavours of elderflower, grapefuit and lime. Fresh and zesty on the palate with very subtle hints of green herbs. (Rosie)

Textbook dry Vouvray from a tiny estate on the banks of the Loire river. Light-bodied with yuzu, pear and quince fruit and focussed, lightning-like acidity. (Charlie)

12. Les Quarterons Anjou Blanc, Amirault Vignerons Bottle price

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13. Pouilly-Fumé ‘Les Chailloux’, Domaine Chatelain

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2014 Chenin Blanc 13% Cork Dover sole with Normandy sauce

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2014/15 Sauvignon Blanc 12.0% Cork Clams a la plancha

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Lots of delicious aromatic and floral notes on the bouquet erupt into dense ripe fruit on the palate. Touches of lemon, minerals, herbs and white pepper complete a really complex finish. This is rich, round and perfectly balanced as the fresh acidity of the Chenin blanc keep everything light and energetic. A very serious wine that we have all fallen in love with. (Nick)

This wonderful Pouilly Fumé is as pure a Sauvignon Blanc as you are likely to find. The crisp minerality and flint-like freshness is haunting and the clean notes of green apple and citrus zip make this a fine match with any seafood dish. (Nick)

14. Sancerre ‘Les Genêts’, Domaine Roland Tissier et Fils

15. St Nicolas de Bourgueil, Les Quarterons, Amirault

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2015 Sauvignon Blanc 13.0% Cork Fruits de mer

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2014 Cabernet Franc 12.5% Cork Barbeque

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£9.50

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Quincy

Saumur

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£13.05

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Tasting notes:

Sauvignon Blanc at its finest, this is incredibly focussed and lithe with a mouthfeel to die for. Waxy lemon and lime aromas lead on to crisp, green apples and an intensity and energy that lasts for minutes. (Nick)

From the charismatic, wild-haired Xavier Amirault, this is a bright, crunchy Cabernet Franc with lots of minerality and freshness. Super smooth and very juicy, you can serve it chilled and it would work perfectly at a dinner party. (Nick)

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Burgundy and Beaujolais

Maligny

Montée de Tonnerre

Lignorelles Beine

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Tonnerre CHABLIS

AUXERRE

Courgis

BURGUNDY & BEAUJOLAIS

Marsannay Vougeot

Morey-St-Denis

Without doubt the most rewarding and souldestroying region to go wine hunting in is Burgundy. Home of (we think) the greatest wine on our list and also the greatest number of wines that haven’t made it on to the list.

Chambolle-Musigny Nuits-St-Georges Savigny-les-Beaune

Chorey-Les-Beaune

Pommard Volnay

Burgundy has yet again suffered dreadful hail this year so we’ll be fighting hard to secure good stocks of 2016 whites but thankfully we have some wonderful 2013’s, 14’s and 15’s that are all drinking extremely well.

St-Romain St-Aubin

Mercurey

CÔTE DE BEAUNE Meursault Puligny-Montrachet Chassagne-Montrachet Bouzeron Rully CÔTE DE CHALONNAISE

For great generosity and terrific value for the whites (even with the current exchange rate) look no further than Julien Collovray in the Maconnais. His wines are richness and decadence personified. If it’s poise and finesse you’re after then David Moret is our grower for this and can’t not mention Herve Kerlann too, who’s wines are as elegant and fine as any Burgundian Pinots we have tasted at their level.

Givry

Montagny

Buxy

MÂCONNAIS

We’re also huge fans of the much-maligned region of Beaujolais. Having once tasted a 15 year old Chiroubles that tasted exactly like a wonderfully mature Beaune there’s proof that these wines can indeed be brilliant and even when they’re not 15 years old we’d urge you try number 25 to discover just how delicious they really are!

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CÔTE DE NUITS

Gévrey-Chambertin

Pouilly Fuissé St Véran

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16. Chablis, Domaine Sébastien Dampt Bottle price

17. St. Véran, Julien Collovray

£16.95

£15.26

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2014 Chardonnay 13.0% Cork Shellfish

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2013/14 Chardonnay 13.0% Cork Roast chicken

Tasting notes:

Dampt is one of the top producers of the region and his quality shines through all his wines. This Village Chablis is from vines of up to 40 yrs old offering plenty of clean, crisp fruit notes of green apples and citrus. A line of minerality makes this very refreshing indeed. (Nick)

From vines that are soon to be awarded 1er Cru status, there is nothing shy about this St Véran. An expressive nose of ripe stone fruit and floral aromas demonstrate its power. The stone fruit continues onto a palate that is rounded and full with well-integrated oak. Slick acidity completes the wine. (Nick)

19. Chablis 1er Cru ‘Les Fourneaux’, Samuel Billaud

18. Bourgogne Chardonnay, Domaine Bernard Moreau

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2014 Chardonnay 12.5% Cork Dover Sole with butter and new potatoes

£22.00

£19.80

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2013 Chardonnay 13.0% Cork Sashimi

£24.95

£22.46

Tasting notes:

The majority of the fruit for this wine comes from vineyards in Chassagne-Montrachet and you can feel the quality instantly. The nose is very focused and fine with stone fruit and gentle oak, and in the mouth the wine has a wonderful sense of elegance and class. The texture is round and silky whilst the finish is utterly beguiling. One of my all-time favourite Domaines in Burgundy! (Will)

A broad, focussed nose of lemon zest followed by straw, white flowers and wet stone. Mineral power and energy on the nose is lifted with white peach and citrus fruit flavours on the palate. Samuel Billaud is fast becoming a beacon of excellence in Chablis and we have been proudly supporting him since his first vintage. (Gavin)

20. Pouilly-Fuissé ‘Les Ronchevats’, Domaine Saumaize-Michelin Vault Club

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£28.00

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21. Chassagne-Montrachet ‘Vieilles Vignes’, Domaine Jouard

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2013/14 Chardonnay 13.5% Cork Époisse cheese

£36.00

2014 Chardonnay 13.0% Cork Asparagus quiche

£32.40

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Tasting notes:

Here, the old vines (40-45 years) are responsible for the superb quality and concentration found in this wine. It is luscious and creamy with bags of peach fruit and a brilliantly persistent finish. Pouilly Fuissé at its best. (Will)

Jouard’s wines ooze class and his Villages-level efforts really stand out among the best in Chassagne-Montrachet. A focussed nose of very ripe citrus fruit and blossom leads to a rich and lengthy palate of similar nature. Moreish and very fine. (Will)

22. Puligny-Montrachet, David Moret

23. Meursault Cuvée ‘Fernand Boyer’, Domaine Boyer Martenot

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£34.20

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2013 Chardonnay 13.0% Cork Roast chicken

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2014 Chardonnay 13.0% Cork Lobster thermidor

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£34.20

Tasting notes:

David Moret’s wines continue to stun us with their sheer sense of class. This is very much Puligny in style with ripe citrus and stone fruits balancing with a moreish minerality which really gives this wine a sense of place. Try with rich fish dishes or roast chicken. (Will)

Made the way a proper Meursault should be made – rich, ripe and decadent. Sourced from three different vineyards all over the Meursault appellation, the wine is wonderfully fleshy but also has that great minerality and above all freshness. This and a lobster thermidor are the best of friends. (Charlie)

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24. Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru, Les Chaumées “Clos de la Truffière”, Domaine Jouard Bottle price

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25. Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Hervé Kerlann

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2014 Chardonnay 13.5% Cork Scallops with asparagus

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2012 Pinor Noir 13.0% Cork Wild mushroom risotto

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£45.00

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£14.36

Tasting notes: A lot of Bourgogne Pinot Noir can be too light and thin but Hervé’s Bourgogne Pinot Noir has a great weight and concentration of fruit - sour black cherry and a lovely smokiness and garrigue fragrance. A fantastic Pinot Noir with true Burgundy character. (Nick)

Tasting notes: Outstanding nose with sublime, mulit-layered aromas. Broad yet focussed, lifted but controlled. Smoky and contained with blossom and gunflint and an integrated palate that is multi-layered. My stand-out favourite of Jouard’s 1er Crus. (Nick)

27. Gevrey Chambertin ‘Vieilles Vignes’, Hervé Kerlann

26. Mercurey Rouge, Château de Chamirey £27.00

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2012 Pinot Noir 12.5% Cork Grilled quail

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2010 Pinot Noir 12.5% Cork Roast goose & trimmings

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£38.00

£34.20

Tasting notes:

This Mercurey certainly over-delivers for the appellation. Lots of fruit density that is still very much at the brooding part of its life. The fruit is well-concentrated, fleshy and balanced. Red berries and black cherry dominate on the palate and there is a hint of leather too. It will keep getting better. (Gavin)

Hervé Kerlann has an incredible ability to produce intensity and concentration with effortless charm and elegance. This Gevrey Chambertin is silky smooth with plush fruit and subtle, floral aromas. The Vieilles Vignes (aged vines) also add real complexity that slowly reveals itself with time in the glass. (Nick)

28. Morey St Denis 1er Cru ‘Ruchots’, Frédéric Magnien Bottle price

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2010 Pinot Noir 12.5% Cork Pan-fried calves liver

St-Amour Juliénas Chiroubles

Tasting notes: This fantastic offering from Magnien was a star pick of the bunch of wines we tasted last year. Fleshy and silky red cherry fruit, the texture is superb and the depth of fruit utterly beguiling. Worth every penny! (Gavin)

Régnié

Chenas Moulin-à-Vent Fleurie Morgon Côte de Brouilly

Beaujolais Villages

Brouilly

29. Morgon ‘Hommage’, Château de Durette Bottle price

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2014 Gamay 13.0% Cork Charcuterie

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£13.46

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Tasting notes: The pièce de résistance in the range from Château de Durette, this Cru Beaujolais is world-class. Hand harvested and terroir driven, with oodles of raspberries, strawberries and black cherries. A wonderful texture and weight, with sweet tannins, this provides so much wine for the price. (Nick)

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Alsace and Jura

30. Riesling ‘Classic’, Domaine Hugel, Alsace

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Home maybe to our most difficult wines to sell but also to some of the most delicious, food friendly and rewarding we’ve found, these regions fly the banner of ‘hidden gems’ like no others.

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2014 Riesling 12.5% Cork Thai fish salad

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Tasting notes: Pure fruit explodes out of the glass with melon, pineapple and ripe apple notes. This riesling is mouthwateringly dry and the aromas are more subtle on the palate. Tension and concentration in a way only the team at Hugel know how to generate, there is a reason why they are the most famous family in Alsace. Enjoy with smoked salmon. (Nick)

Alsace is most famous for it’s aromatic grape varieties - dry Riesling and Gewurztraminers being the most widely written about and marketed. These wines have slightly weightier fruit and texture than those from neighbouring Germany and they’re mostly dry. We’ve selected a cracking Riesling in no. 30, a dry, elegant and moreish white from one of the oldest and most reputable domaine’s in the region.

31. Arbois Savagnin Grand Elevage, Maison Rijckaert, Jura Bottle price

Head south, and still hugging the Eastern border, you’ll hit the wooded hillside region of Jura. It’s mostly a white wine region and the best that we’ve found are made from the local grape Savagnin. The best of these, as in no. 31, retain wonderfully fresh acidity and are robust enough to carry that little touch of oak. They’re absolutely stunning and a great alternative to the easier (but definitely more expensive) choice of top flight white burgundy.

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2014 Savagnin 13.0% Cork Comté cheese

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Tasting notes: A brilliant Jura wine that typifies what is great about this wine style. Rich, nutty and complex with broad melon and peach fruit. A stunning effort - only 2000 bottles made. (Will)

PRODUCER PROFILE Jean Rijckaert It’s no wonder that Jean Rijckaert’s wines have just that little touch of burgundiness to them as that’s exactly where he started back in 1990. A staunch traditionalist, Jean seeks out the best terroirs and uses traditional equipment and methods to make his wines to express the land on which they’re grown. Unlike so many of his contempories he shies away from stainless steel for fermentation preferring large oak barrels instead - ‘it allows my wine to evolve and develop rather than forcing flavours and development to suit timings and tastes’, he argues. It’s a different approach for us but in tasting his wines and listening to his philosophy we can’t argue that it doesn’t work. Jean is gradually handing the baton over to the charismatic Florent Rouve who’s overseeing wine making in both cellars - Davaye in Macon and Les Planches in Jura. Given that we’ve restricted ourselves to only 100 wines we haven’t opened the floodgates to list their wonderful burgundies and believe this Jura is a fabulous example of this exciting region.

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Bordeaux

Médoc

St-Estephe Haut-Médoc

BORDEAUX

Pauillac St-Julien

Our real challenge when putting together a list of 100 wines is to keep the number of Bordeaux wines down and the range representative of the region. It is the most famous wine-producing region in the world and has some very distinct terroirs producing very different flavours. Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the left bank regions of the Haut Medoc, Margaux, Pauillac and St. Julien. These wines are rich with blackcurrant fruit and a smack of cedar wood when young and develop all sorts of wonderful aromas including pencil shavings when mature. A cracking example is our Margaux (no. 34) and for something a little fresher look at Château de Cérons Grand Enclos delicious Graves (no. 32).

Haut-Médoc Listrac-Médoc Moulis-en-Médoc

Lalande-dePomerol

Fronsac

St-GeorgesSt-Émilion

LussacSt-Émilion Montagne- BordeauxSt-Émilion Côtes de Franc

Margaux

PuisseguinSt-Émilion

Haut-Médoc St-Émilion

Pomerol

Côtes de Castillon

Graves

Sauternes

Bordeaux

Ê 32. Grand Enclos du Château de Cérons, Graves

The classic right bank regions are St. Emilion and Pomerol, largely dominated by Merlot where the flavours are often softer and richer with more plum fruit than blackcurrant. Try our delicious and great value Pomerol from La Croix de Mazeyres (no.35).

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2012/14 Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris 13.0% Cork Prawn curry

£17.95

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£16.16

Tasting notes: A fresh nose of white flowers and grapefruit with great attack and balance on the palate. With some new oak contact, a marrying of sweet spices, fresh fruit and structure, it makes a great white wine for food and a more creamy, rounder style than the Sauvignon Blancs you might find from the Loire. (Gavin)

34. Zédé de Labégorce, Margaux

33. Clos St-Jacques, St-Georges-St-Émilion

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2012 Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec 13.5% Cork Pot roast

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2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot 13.0% Cork Grilled lamb

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Tasting notes: A brooding nose showing primary fruit aromas of plums and red berries, still slightly masked by the proportion of oak which gives the wine a touch of rusticity. On the palate there is plenty of power, with fresh, ripe, plummy fruit; dates, red berries and even blackcurrant. The wood is quite present in the mix but in balance with ripe tannins and a velvety finish. (Gavin)

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A seriously reliable Château in Margaux, home of perhaps the Left Bank’s most feminine and soft style of claret. The 2012 vintage is generous and fruit forward. Typically Bordeaux in its complex blackcurrant and cedar character, this wine has a tannic structure fine enough to make this totally approachable now. (Will)

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PRODUCER PROFILE Château Troquart Château Troquart is a small family estate of 5.5 hectares, located close to the village of Saint-Émilion. The winery is situated in a favourable southwesterly direction on limestone and clay soils, with the area of production for the Clos St-Jacques wine being only 2 hectares. The vineyard is owned by Jean-Guy Grégoire, who, after a long career in fashion, decided to make a rather dramatic career U-turn and purchased this vineyard. He has since appointed his son Étienne as the technical director for the winery, whose aim it is to express the nuances of the Saint-Georges Saint-Émilion region whilst shying away, where possible, from using excessively modern winemaking techniques. He is fast making a name for himself as a “young gun” of the region!

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36. Château Citran, Haut Médoc, Cru Bourgeois

35. La Croix de Mazeyres, Pomerol

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2012 Merlot, Cabernet Franc 14.0% Cork Steak tartare

£22.00

£19.80

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2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot 13.0% Cork Fillet steak

£21.60

Tasting notes:

Super juicy, dense, plummy blackcurrant fruit wrapped in a blanket of velvet. This is approachable Pomerol at a very accessible price. Primary fruits dominate the palate now but it will live long and develop further. (Gavin)

Citran has always been ‘classic’ in style with austere earthy and woody flavours but in the 2010 this is accompanied with more fleshy fruit. Black and redcurrants are generous refreshing flavours, nicely balanced with the earthy and lightly oaked finish. Already showing very well but will age gracefully. (Gavin)

38. Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2006, 5eme Grand Cru Classé, Pauillac

37. Croix de Beaucaillou, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, St-Julien Bottle price

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£24.00

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£49.50

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2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot 13.0% Cork Steak with truffle butter

£60.00

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot 13.0% Cork Tournedos rossini

£54.00

Tasting notes:

This wine is really open now. The concentration of fruit in this 2005 shows just how good the vintage was. Heaps of primary fruit; blackcurrant, black cherry and redcurrant all wrapped up in that typical, fresh, Left Bank Cabernet structure. The finish is fresh and long. A truly great 2nd wine in a top vintage. (Gavin)

This is a special wine from the team at GPL. This vintage produced dense, structured wines but this GPL has started to unfurl it’s beauty already. Cassis with blackberries and red berries dominate with characteristic cedar notes, graphite and a hint of mint. The tannins are grippy but integrated and add to the generous texture. This is a beautiful and classic Pauillac with precision and substance. (Nick)

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Rhone Valley

39. Condrieu ‘La Combe de Malleval’, Domaine Ogier

RHÔNE VALLEY

40. ‘Côtes du Rhône, Domaine Lafond Roc Epine

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2014 Grenache, Syrah 13.5% Screwcap Roast lamb with garlic and rosemary sauce

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£10.13

Tasting notes: A youthful, vibrant wine with bright, crunchy red fruits, a hint of dried herbs and a refreshing acidity that adds a wonderful vibrancy to the finish. (Anna)

Condrieu

Hermitage Crozes-Hermitage

Cornas St-Péray

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NORTHERN RHÔNE

41. Crozes Hermitage ‘Le Rouvre’, Domaine Yann Chave

SOUTHERN RHÔNE

Côtes-duRhône-Villages

Gigondas

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2014 Syrah 13.5% Cork Beef short ribs braised in red wines and herbs

£23.00

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£20.70

Tasting notes: A fine example of Northern Rhone Syrah from a real star in the making. A wonderful nose full of damson, liquorice and cherries with great purity and elegance on the palate. Give me a bottle of this, a table at an atmospheric Parisian brasserie and a Bavette and frites. C’est magnifique. (Charlie)

Châteauneufdu-Pape

42. Saint Joseph L’Olivaie Rouge, Domaine Coursodon Vault Club

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2014 Syrah 13.0% Cork Pork and bean cassoulet

£28.80

43. Côte Rôtie Reserve, Domaine Michel & Stephane Ogier

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£32.00

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2014 Viognier 13.5% Cork Japanese cuisine

Opening with a floral bouquet and ripe tropical fruit, this ethereal wine is enchanting. There is a stunning purity of fruit and it gets its fresh minerality from the granite rich soils. With a lovely rounded and full texture, this is grippy and ripe but effortless at the same time. This is one of the great white wines of the world. Serve with Braised Chicken Demi-Deuil (with black truffle!) (Nick)

Côte-Rôtie

Côtes-duRhône-Villages

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£32.40

Tasting notes:

The south is Grenache country where the wines are warmer in style and generally higher in alcohol. The king here is Chateauneuf du Pape but it’s the engine room of good value, full-bodied reds too – namely Côtes du Rhône (no. 40).

St-Joseph

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£36.00

Still one of the most underrated and undervalued of the classic French wine growing regions the Rhone Valley is home to some of France’s most magical wines. It’s split very much between the North and South. Syrah dominates the northern Rhône producing wines with finesse and elegance. Often these wines are fresh with minerality and some marked acidity, making them delicious food wines and often comparable to fine Burgundy. Try our Crozes Hermitage (no. 41) as a classic example.

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2010 Syrah 13.0% Cork Grilled pork

£50.00

£45.00

Tasting notes:

Deep red in colour with bramble and baking spices on the nose. Baked autumnal fruits dominate the wine, with a slight dryness from the well integrated tannins balancing out the richness of the fruits. The pepperiness adds another layer of complexity to this delicious wine. (Anna)

From winemakers at the top of their game, this wine is deep and bursting with energy. Smoky tobacco, leather and spice on the nose with super-dense, intense forest fruits on the palate yet Ogier has this tremendous ability to keep wine bright and lifted despite all the complex density. Limited quantity of this fine vintage. (Gavin)

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Champagne & Sparkling Wine

SOUTHERN FRANCE At the time of writing, this was the region to receive the latest devastating blow from mother nature with a hail storm hitting the regions surrounding Pic Saint Loup the likes of which has never been seen by many before.

LANGUEDOC-ROUSILLON

Montpeyroux

There’s plenty of wine made here though and for good reason. The sun shines and there’s often plenty of water and wind to allow for a healthy crop. It’s home to much good value wine with true clean expressions of the grape variety they’re made from. We look for whites with richness and elegance and reds with softness and balance so look at no. 45, a wonderful example of Viognier – unoaked, pure and expressive and no. 46, a delicious Chardonnay in which the acidity is kept fresh and the fruit ripe. Look also at the reds and you’ll find a ripe, juicy Pinot in no. 48 and a completely delicious Merlot (no. 50) and Syrah (no. 49).

Cabrières

Picpoul de Pinet

Corbières Limoux

Fitou Côtes-duRousillon Villages

In fact this is the area that has risen to the challenge of the new world perhaps better than any other in France… their challenge was arguably the greatest.

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Minervois

MONTPELLIER

PERPIGNAN Côtes-duRousillon

Languedoc-Rousillon

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Southern France

44. Le Tuffeau Sauvignon Blanc, Foncalieu, Languedoc

45. Le Choix de Voltaire Viognier, Languedoc

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2015 Sauvignon Blanc 12.0% Screwcap Goat’s cheese salad

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2015 Viognier 13.5% Screwcap Thai green curry

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A consistent favourite of ours and one we would be hesitant to replace, this fresh and vibrant Sauvignon from the Languedoc is less restained than those you would find in the Loire but more elegant than their Marlborough counterparts. (Lucy)

Viognier is the white wine for red wine lovers. This increasingly popular grape variety is rich, creamy and full-bodied with juicy peach and apricot fruit on the nose and palate. (Lucy)

46. Laurent Miquel Solas Chardonnay, Languedoc Bottle price

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2015 Chardonnay 13.0% Cork Baked hake

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47. Mado en Provence, Côtes de Provence

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2015 Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah 13.0% Vinolok Salade Niçoise

Tasting notes:

This medium bodied white has abundant peach and apricot flavours with a hint of honeysuckle. The acidity balances out the richness, perfectly making this an effortless drinker. (Will)

We love this premium Provence Rosé. At this price point, you get a fine, silky texture to accompany the fruit. The wine is bursting with fresh strawberries and ripe, red fruits with a lovely moreish quality and a wonderful creamy finish. A must at all summer parties this year! (Gavin)

48. Le Choix de Voltaire Pinot Noir, Languedoc

49. Domaine Preignes le Vieux Prestige Syrah, Languedoc

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2014 Pinot Noir 13.0% Screwcap Cold cuts

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2014 Syrah 13.0% Cork Pork chops

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Tasting notes:

A light and easy-going fruit-forward Pinot with an expressive bouquet of strawberries and red cherries. This continues on the palate with rounded tannins and a smooth, long finish. (Nick)

We think this Syrah is the best value Syrah in the Languedoc. Blackcurrant, cassis, and blueberry on the nose, a lovely smoky bacon flavour on the palate with a fresh herbaceous lift to finish. A big chunk of aged Comté and a couple of glasses of this to finish off a decadent meal. Bliss. (Charlie)

50. Domaine La Croix Belle Merlot, Languedoc Vault Club

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2015 Merlot 14.0% Cork Cured and grilled meats

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51. Château De Girard, Minervois AOP, Languedoc

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£9.95

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2012 Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache, Carignan 14.0% Cork Barbecued ribs

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£12.56

Tasting notes:

Crunchy, bright redcurrant and plum flavours, with a plush mouthfeel, nicely drying tannins and a slight kick of pepper on finish. Perfect with a hearty dinner. (Anna)

With a complex nose of baked red and black fruits, ripe blueberries, blackberries and black cherry this wine bodes well before you even taste it! The whole palate is concentrated and perfectly ripe with blackcurrant, soft plum, and dark chocolate well softened by gentle tannins. (Gavin)

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ITALY There are few countries that are as confusing to navigate than Italy...for wine that is. Home of the largest number of grape varieties in the world, many of which even we have never heard of and with wine laws that operate so differently from region to region. It’s wonderful though and the source of many of the wines that we are most excited to be listing. Starting from the north look for the fresh, crisp, vibrant whites such as the Verdicchio (no. 53) and I Campi’s super tasty, unoaked but creamy Soave Classico (no. 54) and look too at the ever tasty Rosso delle Venezie Red from Veneto – Cabaletta (no. 58). As you go further south the wines gain in structure and weight and you’ll find two true classics from Tuscany in nos. 62, San Giorgio’s Rosso di Montalcino and no. 61, their big bruising but beautiful Brunello de Montalcino (no.67).

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Italy

Valpolicella Gavi Barbera d’Asti Barolo

Verdicchio

PIEDMONT

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Chianti Montalcino

Salice Salentino

SARDINIA

Greco di Tufo

SICILY

52. Pinot Grigio ‘Rondover’, Agricola San Simone, Friuli DOC Bottle price

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2015 Pinot Grigio 13.5% Screwcap Grilled fish

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2015 Verdicchio 12.5% Cork Melanzane Parmigiana

£12.25

£11.03

Tasting notes:

This premium Pinot Grigio has more character and fleshiness than you might expect, with delicious white blossom and green melon notes. This is a family affair with the Brisottos now in their 4th generation of wine making. (Lucy)

A great alternative to the ubiquitous Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc, this wine is fresh and zippy with citrus and green apple fruit. The texture is crisp and dry, making this dangerously easy to drink! (Julia)

54. ‘Campo Vulcano’ Soave Classico, I Campi , Veneto Bottle price

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53. Petrara Verdicchio di Matelica, Borgo Paglianetto, Marche

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£14.36

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2014/15 Garganega, Trebbiano 12.5% Cork Seafood pasta dish

55. Vermentino, Mora e Meno, Sardinia

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£14.85

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2014 Vermentino 14.0% Cork Langoustines

Tasting notes:

This multiple award-winning small scale producer makes some outstanding wines, of which this is one! The elegance and silkiness together with the complex and slightly creamy flavours of pear, citrus, honey and floral notes make this truly delicious. (Tom)

Another fantastic alternative to Sauvignon Blanc - this is crisp and refreshing with interesting and distinctive flavours. The lovely floral notes on the nose are met with a great oily texture of stone fruit and honeyed flavours on the palate. A unique and delicious glass of wine. (Julia)

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Italy

56. Lugana Santa Cristina, Vignetta Massoni, Veneto Bottle price

£17.50

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57. Vigneti Massa Timorasso ‘Derthona’, Colli Tortonesi DOC, Piedmont

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2015 Trebbiano di Lugana 13.0% Cork Chicken and pine nut salad

Tasting notes: Richly scented with an abundance of pear, melon and stone fruits. The delicious mineral backbone carries the rich body of the wine with ease. The acidity keeps it fresh and the citrus and stone fruit flavours linger in the lengthy finish. (Anna)

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2014 100% Timorasso 13.0% Cork Chicken sauteed with garlic and tomato

A truly eclectic wine here and one of real interest. There isn’t a huge amount of Timorasso about but I implore you to try it. Pear drops, white flowers and a smokiness are found on the nose making this very unique, whilst the palate sings with bright citrus fruit. (Will)

59. Poggio Badiola, Marchesi Mazzei, IGT Toscana

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2014 Corvina, Rondinella, Cabernet Sauvignon 13.0% Cork Slow roast lamb

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2014 Sangiovese, Merlot 13.0% Cork Pasta ragu

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58. Cabaletta IGT, Tenuta Fiorebelli, Veneto £8.55

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One of our bestsellers and for good reason. This lush and smooth Italian red always impresses with its bouquet of blackcurrant and bramble aromas and its long velvety finish. The depth of fruit comes from the partially dried fruit before pressing. (Nick)

Fresh cranberry, cherry and redcurrant aromas with added subtle spice from old oak barrel ageing. This ageing has made the tannins from the Sangiovese wonderfully soft and further mellowed by 30% of ripe rounded Merlot in the blend. This has a polished silky quality less typical than what you expect from the region. (Gavin)

60. Barbera d’Alba ‘Bricco Airoli’, Viberti, Piedmont Bottle price

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2013 Barbera 14.5% Cork Roasted meats

61. ‘Ciampoleto’ Rosso di Montalcino, San Giorgio, Tuscany Bottle price

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2013 Sangiovese Grosso 14.5% Cork Wild boar parpadelle

£17.95

£16.16

Tasting notes:

A fine expression of the Barbera grape variety by the youthful and energetic Claudio Viberti, Alba’s brightest wine making star. Ripe cherry and plum fruit is accompanied by spice and fine tannin. (Will)

This is a great expression of Tuscan Sangiovese. Ripe and well rounded with soft, fleshy tannins and some decent structure that will hold up well with strong flavours, such as wild boar sausages. (Gavin)

63. Pio Cesare Nebbiolo, Langhe, Piedmont

62. Querciabella Chianti Classico, Tuscany Bottle price

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2012 Sangiovese 13.5% Cork Rosa di Parma

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2012/13 Nebbiolo 14.0% Cork Roast game bird

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Light fragrance at the start of a focussed nose (fresh leather, smokiness and dark, fruit aromas). What is really striking about this wine is the silky mouthfeel. Great balance of black cherry fruit and good tannin structure. It is both powerful and fine. (Gavin)

From a legendary Piedmont family, this Nebbiolo is a gem and a great insight into what can be achieved with the “King of Grapes”. Light in appearance, with seductive notes of kirsch, cherry, redcurrant and rose petals. Tannins are firm but well integrated and the finish of dried cranberries lingers beautifully. (Nick)

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64. ‘Buon Padre’ Barolo, Viberti, Piedmont Bottle price

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£26.96

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2013 Nebbiolo 14.0% Cork Braised veal

65. Tenuta San Guido ‘Guildalberto’, DOC Bolgheri, Tuscany

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£28.80

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2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot 13.5% Cork Steak with Procini mushrooms

Tasting notes:

Claudio Viberti is gaining a reputation in the Piedmont region for his elegant styles of Nebbiolo. Cherry, tobacco and violets burst from the glass and the tannins are elegant, fine and wellstructured. Delicious and worth every penny and more! (Will)

Even in the excellent 2013 vintage, Guidalberto only needed a couple of years to hit its prime. This is thanks to a lovely dollop of Merlot into the blend that adds softness, red cherry and raspberry aromas to the ripe cassis. This is a great alternative to classic Bordeaux with all the heritage and hallmarks of its iconic big brother, Sassicaia. One of the most serious wines around £30 on the list. Serve with Osso Bucco (Nick)

66. Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Castello Fonterutoli, Agricola Mazzei, Tuscany Vault Club

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2011 Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera and Colorino 14.0% Cork Aged cheeses

£31.50

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2008 Sangiovese Grosso 14.5% Cork Pasta and meatballs

£36.00

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67. ‘Ugolforte’ Brunello di Montalcino, San Giorgio, Tuscany £32.40

Tasting notes:

Named after the outlaw leader of the people of Montalcino against the oppressors from Siena, this is a full-bodied and rich Brunello. Lots of dark fruit, red cherry, herbs and sweet tobacco on the palate with dried fruit notes on the long finish. This is a very generous wine that will match up to any rich, meaty pasta dish. (Nick)

This wonderfully intense Tuscan red has a complex palate of dried cherry, figs, dates and red berries, with layers of mocha and earthiness too. The ripe and robust tannins make this a chunky wine, that would be perfect with a hearty meal and is will continue to develop over the next decade or more. (James)

PRODUCER PROFILE Marchesi Mazzei The history of the Mazzei family is closely linked not just to the history of winemaking in Tuscany, but to the political and cultural history of the entire region. The first documents that name the Mazzeis – originally from the winemaking area of Carmignano – date back to the early eleventh century. Today, after almost six centuries, the Mazzei family – under the guidance of Lapo, who oversees the property with the help of his sons, Filippo and Francesco, - still devotes itself to winemaking, with a constant commitment, an eye towards innovation and an abiding respect for the land.

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Spain

SPAIN Spain is perhaps the country that fascinates and excites us most. Home to great value as well as some unique styles in both white and red and a country brimming with ambitious and progressive young wine growers. The region that really splits the pack is Rioja. Here you can find ultra modern styles that veer away from the warm, spicy oxidative notes of old. We unashamedly back the traditional so champion the use of old American oak to soften the spicy, ripe black and sometimes smoky fruit. Check out the La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva (no. 71 for a very classic example). Outside of Rioja weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re most excited about the whites, which are varied and wonderful in equal measure. For something slightly weightier with a texture bordering on creamy head east to Galicia and try the new Albarino from Bodegas Vina Nora (no. 68)â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it really is stunning.

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Txacoli

Rias Baixas Ribeiro

Rioja

Costers del Segre

Ribera del Duero

Rueda

Priorat

La Mancha Valdepeñas

Jerez

68. Nora Albariño, Bodegas Viña Nora, Rías Baixas Bottle price

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£12.56

69. Delincuente Garnacha, Campo de Borja

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2015 Garnacha 13.5% Cork Burgers

£8.25

£7.43

Tasting notes:

This is an outstanding Albarino from Bodegas Vina Nora’s stunning estate. The wine displays wonderful aromas of juicy citrus, pear and stone fruits lifted by elegant notes of orange blossom and white flowers. The palate is refreshing and bright with a rounded texture and a long finish. Fantastic with lobster, crayfish or crab. (Rosie)

Wonderful concentrated fruit whilst remaining fresh and harmonious. It is a perfect juicy blackberry fruit bomb that Robert Parker described as the best value wine from Spain. Not a bad accolade! (Rosie)

71. La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva ‘904’

70. Valserrano Rioja Crianza, Bodegas de la Marquesa £12.95

£11.66

£32.00

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2012 Tempranillo 14.0% Cork Barbecued lamb chops

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2005 Tempranillo 13.0% Cork Roast beef

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We have been longtime fans of the wines at Bodegas de la Marquesa and after a team trip to the winery last summer, we are now thrilled to be listing their wines. This Crianza Rioja is lots of wine for the money. Classic in style with woody notes, off-set with a silky, velvety fruit structure of wild strawberries and forest fruits. (Gavin)

One of the best Gran Reservas out there, the 2005 vintage is out of this world. Red cherries and red berries are wrapped up in warm notes of spice, earth, leather, mint and herbs. This is effortlessly balanced and elegant in its power and restraint. Over ten years of age have integrated the ultra-fine tannin. Mind blowing value. (Nick)

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PRODUCER PROFILE Bodegas de la Marquesa Valserrano Pablo de Simon is our oldest friend we profile in this catalogue and it’s only taken us five years to persuade him to choose us to promote his wonderful wines in the UK. The estate is Bodegas de la Marquesa and they bottle their wines under the label ‘Valseranno’. Pablo runs the estate with his brother and sister and lives there with his wife and three children. Here he makes wines that call on the traditional and focus on the tastes and trends of us modern Rioja lovers – there’s ageing in traditional American oak, but not too much; there’s oxidation, but just enough to retain the charm and there’s plenty of spicy, ripe fruit. In fact, this Rioja is just delicious and we’d urge you to try the Crianza (no. 70).

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Rest of Europe

72. Grüner Veltliner, Rieden Selection, Stadt Krems, Austria

REST OF EUROPE

73. Grüner Veltliner ‘Am Berg’, Bernhard Ott, Wagram, Austria

2015 Alvarinho 13.0% Cork Aperitif

£13.46

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2015 Grüner Veltliner 11.5% Screwcap Oriental salad

75. Stopham Estate Pinot Gris, West Sussex, England

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2014 Pinot Gris, Bacchus 11.5% Screwcap Thai fishcakes

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£14.36

Tasting notes: Stopham can be found just around the corner from Nyetimber. You wouldn’t expect Pinot Gris to grow on our home soils but this is a truly delicious & award winning example. Aromatic, slightly off-dry with lychee on the nose and those unmistakable elderflower and green apple orchard notes on the palate. (Lucy)

76. AC Riesling, A. Christmann, Pfalz, Germany Vault Club

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A beautifully pure and gorgeous Grüner that is expressive and complex. Floral and citrussy, this wine is a sommelier’s dream as it is so versatile with food and will often go with hard to pair dishes due to its ability to complement bold flavours. (Tom)

Portugal has impressed us again and winemaker Anselmo is recognised as one of the country’s finest white wine producers. Known for his experimentation and this wine which has had some skin contact is a great example of his skill. The ripe stone fruits balanced with a lively acidity make it seriously moreish and an excellent wine to pair with food. (Lucy)

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£14.50

74. Alvarinho Contacto, Anselmo Mendes, DOC Vinho Verde, Portugal £14.95

2015 Grüner Veltliner 11.5% Screwcap Potted shrimps

Medium-bodied with refreshing citrus, orange rind and exotic fruits and a refreshing lingering finish. Not as tart as a Sauvignon or as rich as a Chardonnay, Grüner is a versatile, food-friendly wine that comes highly recommended! (Lucy)

England is making great strides not only in sparkling wine but in still white too and our new Stopham at no. 75 delivers everything great about dry, delicate English white. As if an English white wasn’t pushing your boundaries we also want to take you back to Bulgaria. Try no. 77, a Pinot Noir on a quality level we have NEVER tasted before from Bulgaria … nor anywhere else actually at this price level.

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Portugal features too with no. 74, a fabulously fresh white alternative to the zingy but sometimes-droll Sauvignons we spend too much time drinking without thinking.

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This really does no justice to the wonderful wine producing countries these wines hail from but with just 100 wines we cannot give every country the coverage it deserves. The wines here are truly fabulous. They’re slightly off the beaten track which is why we love them and every one deserves a mention. Take no. 72 for example, a deliciously dry white with a hint of orange blossom and spice and a great value example of Austria’s principal white grape variety.

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77. Soli-Terra Pinot Noir, Thracian Valley, Bulgaria

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2012 Pinot Noir 13.5% Cork Game pie

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Christmann is one of the most renowned growers in the Pfalz. With his biodynamic operation, his wines have tremendous purity and finesse. Classic Pfalz-style, there is a wonderful energy and richness to the wine. Steely citrus fruit that is both intense and fine. (Gavin)

Italian winemakers and Bulgarian Pinot have never partnered together so well! Classy, pure and elegant, this Pinot Noir is enthralling, displaying red cherries and blackberries wrapped in silky smooth tannins. We love this alternative offering and we feel sure you will too. (Gavin)

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Australia & New Zealand

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND What excites us about both Australia and New Zealand is their ever increasing focus on delicacy and finesse, relying less and less on their weight of fruit and alcohol. From New Zealand we particularly love the Germanic grape varietals and you can’t get a great deal more delicious than no. 80, the Archangel Pinot Gris, a wine that we’ve followed for the full six years and never tire of. Have confidence in all of these wines. We’ve selected the styles and regions that really have an identity and found classic examples to express this.

AUSTRALIA

NEW SOUTH WALES Mudgee Hunter Valley Orange

Clare Valley

Barossa Valley Eden Valley Adelaide Hills McClaren Vale

Cowra

Murray Valley Langthorne Creek

Heathcote

Padthaway Coonawarra

Canberra Yarra Valley Gippsland

Mornington Peninsula

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New South Wales

NORTH ISLAND Auckland Gisborne Hawke’s Bay Ohau Nelson Central Otago

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78. Snapper Rock Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ Bottle price

Martinborough Marlborough Canterbury Plains

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2015 Sauvignon Blanc 13.5% Screwcap Chicken salad

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Waitaki Valley

With an elegant and tropical nose and palate, this classic Kiwi Sauvignon is succulent and well-rounded with vibrant citrus fruits, elderflower and wild herbs. (James)

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80. Archangel Estate Pinot Gris, Central Otago, NZ

79. Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ Bottle price

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2014 Pinot Gris 14.0% Screwcap Thai monkfish curry

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In just a handful of vintages, Kevin Judd has established his wines at the upper echelons of Sauvignon Blanc production. The wine has the intensity synonymous with New Zealand but an additional weight and silky texture that gives the wine a further level of seriousness. A very pure expression of Sauvignon Blanc. (Gavin)

For a relatively uncommon grape variety, this is one of our most appreciated wines on the list. The warmer weather in New Zealand gives this sometimes austere grape a wonderful, fleshy roundness, whilst still retaining its fresh and vibrant character. Complex on the palate with tropical fruits, ginger spice and citrus. (Gavin)

81.Brokenwood Semillon, Hunter Valley, Australia Bottle price

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2012 Semillon 11.0% Screwcap White fish

82. Neudorf Chardonnay, Nelson, NZ

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Room was made on our list for this extraordinary Semillon from the Hunter Valley in Australia. Often enjoyed in its youth, we prefer it with a few years of age, allowing the citrus notes to develop into rounded, silky honeyed aromas. What started off as fresh zingy wine in its youth, it has developed into this rounded foody nectar. Serve with Grilled white fish. (Nick)

From one of the foremost producers of quality Chardonnay in NZ, this 2012 is singing. Fully ripe flavours with creamy stone fruit aromas, this is perfectly balanced with slick freshness thanks to cool nights. The tension and energy in this wine are signs of the quality here and the long complex finish only backs it up further. (Nick)

84. Leconfield Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, Australia

83. Archangel ‘Long Trek’ Pinot Noir, Central Otago, NZ Bottle price

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2013 Cabernet Sauvignon 14.5% Screwcap Barbecued meats

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Central Otago is the Pinot Noir region of New Zealand and Archangel’s Long Trek is one of our favourite wines from the area. Classic red cherry, brambles and violet notes all combine with beautiful weight. There are soft velvety tannins and a smooth long finish. (Nick)

This is the quintessential Coonawarra Cab. - a full-bodied, rich wine with lashings of dark fruit, cassis and liquorice. There is clean minerality and notes of eucalyptus that add freshness, whilst the ripe tannins make it very smooth indeed. (Nick)

85. Ocean Eight Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, Australia

86. Henschke Estate Keyneton Euphonium, Barossa, Australia

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2012 Pinot Noir 13.2% Screwcap Suckling pork

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2012 Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot + 14.5% Screwcap Molasses-glazed gammon

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Mornington Peninsula is Australia’s home for Pinot and Ocean Eight have produced a blockbuster. Ripe and juicy, this is bold, showing lush black cherries and brambles. Medium to full-bodied with velvety tannins and a long finish with notes of sweet spice and fresh minerality complementing the opulent fruit. (Nick)

A legendary wine from a legendary producer. This is a big, bold and intense wine with serious class. Lush, black cherry, cassis, herbs and dark chocolate explode on the nose, with so much intensity. The palate lives up to expectation with ripe fruit and exceptional depth and concentration. This is a true hedonist’s wine. (Nick)

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PRODUCER PROFILE Neudorf In 1978 the New Zealand fine wine industry was almost non-existent. Pioneers Tim & Judy Finn created the Neudorf winery in Nelson in the late 1970’s. Because there was so little known about basic viticulture in New Zealand they originally planted many varieties to see which ones were best suited to their soils. Merlot came and went, as did Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc and the dreaded Muller Thurgau. This winery concentrates on texture, balance and for certain wines, complexity. Finesse is always a priority. The site was adapted from the original stables (circa 1850) and has been described by one writer as “an elegant shed” and houses the wine bar, office and white winery. Since the 80’s their reputation and production of quality chardonnay and pinot noir has continued to grow.

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South Africa

THE WESTERN CAPE

Tulbagh

Swartland

Worcester Paarl

SOUTH AFRICA

Robertson

Stellenbosch

As the photograph suggests this really is right up there on ‘the most beautiful wine growing regions in the world’ scale. It’s also a country that’s taking huge leaps to establish it’s identity blending ripeness and weighty fruit with a degree of elegance and wine making ‘know how’ that we haven’t seen here before.

Elgin

Julien Schaal’s Chardonnay (no. 88) is a lighthouse example of this - ripe and fleshy as we’d expect from many new world Chardonnays but with the restraint that would give the wines from Macon a good run for their money – subtle use of new and used oak to enhance the qualities of the wine rather than dominate it. In fact, this was confused for a top flight Pouilly Fuisse in a recent Masters of Wine tasting we hosted in our tasting room.

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87. Secateurs Chenin Blanc, Badenhorst, Swartland Bottle price

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2015 Chenin Blanc 13.5% Screwcap Grilled halloumi salad

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£11.66

Tasting notes: Winemaker Adi Badenhorst is leading the charge of exciting young South African winemakers. His Secateurs Chenin Blanc is rich, ripe and tropical but also has a good vein of freshness to keep it all beautifully balanced. (Charlie)

88. Julien Schaal Chardonnay, Mountain Vineyards, Elgin Bottle price

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2014 Chardonnay 13.5% Screwcap Fish in a cream-based sauce

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2012 Syrah 14.0% Cork Slow roast BBQ pork

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89. Keermont Syrah, Stellenbosch

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This is Burgundy-style Chardonnay: lightly oaked with a mineral depth and great elegance. The South African sunshine adds warmth, ripeness and a creamy richness to the mix making this a great value alternative to more pricey white Burgundies. (Charlotte)

A real jewel in the crown of our South African listings. This is very serious Syrah, almost Côte-Rôtie in style. The black fruit character is added to by aromas of black olive and smoked meat. With a long finish and good balance of freshness this is as fine a Syrah as we’ve found in South Africa. Superb. (Will)

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THE AMERICAS This is indeed a vast area to lump in to one section and it comprises some of the truly great terroir and countries of the world. For years California has rightly had a reputation for producing some of the finest wines in the world… since 1976 in fact when Chateau Montelena Chardonnay and Stags Leap Cabernet won the Judgement of Paris blind tasting double against the finest wines France had to offer. Argentina too is no newcomer to the red wine party with Malbec continually breaking records in volume of sales year after year. These wines, as in our Pascual Toso Limited Edition Malbec (no. 93), deliver levels of rich, ripe and soft black fruit that few other countries can match, particularly with this grape variety. Other than Malbec Argentina also produces some fine Cabernets and Merlots, a prime example being no. 97, Bodegas Atamisque’s old vine Cabernet grown at 4000 feet above sea level. That’s the trick in these hot regions though – for real quality, you’ve got to plant high. It’s far more recently that the wines of Chile have begun to receive the recognition they deserve. Having emerged now from their ‘Tesco Merlot’ shadow, Chile is now taking pride in promoting their engine room grape variety, Carmenere. No. 96, Aluvios de Tingui Gran Reserva , is a wonderful expression of just how juicy, fleshy and ripe this wine can be from the warm basin of the Colchagua Valley.

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91. ‘Bien Nacido’ Vineyard Chardonnay, Gavin Chanin, Santa Barbara County, USA

90. Andover Estate Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco, Monterey, California, USA Bottle price

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2014 Chardonnay 13.5% Cork Sole in butter and cream sauce

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2014 Chardonnay 13.0% Cork Roasted Scottish Scallops with Pumpkin

£40.50

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Stone fruit notes jump out of the glass along with a creamy character. The wine is full bodied and wonderfully textured, again with a layer of creaminess shining through and adding complexity to the underlying fresh stone fruit flavours. Well balanced acidity gives freshness and lift. (Anna)

This wine really stood out from a large crowd of other American Chardonnays at a tasting last year. The small Bien Nacido vineyard benefits from a cool microclimate, allowing the Chardonnay to ripen gently and slowly. The fruit is very much peaches and nectarines whilst complexity comes by way of nutty and caramel flavours. Only 28 barrels of this were made. (Will)

92. James Bryant Hill Estate Pinot Noir, Central Coast, California, USA Bottle price

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2014 Pinot Noir 13.5% Cork Caramelised onion tart

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93. Pascual Toso Limited Edition Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

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A great find from the Central Coast of California. This has the silky, smooth texture that we like to find in our Californian Pinots with a depth of plum fruit that keeps it serious and food friendly. (Will)

From one of the oldest and most revered wineries in Argentina, this limited edition label is picked from old vines with small yields of very concentrated grapes. The results are intense, complex and beguiling. Plum, black cherries, cassis, smoke, spice, anise and pepper are rounded off with polished tannins and good length. (Nick)

94. Viano Vineyards, Contra Costa County, California, USA

95. Valle Secreto First Edition Syrah, Cachapoal Valley, Chile

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2011/12 Cabernet Sauvignon 13.0% Cork Roast beef

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2012 Syrah 14.5% Cork Roast pork

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This Napa Cab really over-delivers for the money and is a brilliant illustration of the style. Sweet, generous and soft blackcurrant fruit with a plush, round mouth-feel. Not as muscular or as tannic as some of its counterparts but even more delicious. Beef is the perfect partner here. (Will)

A rich yet bright Syrah with inviting fruit flavours of red cherry and plum that are complimented by the herbaceous hint of eucalyptus and the warming notes of black pepper and spice. A delightful wine to be particularly enjoyed with roast lamb or pork. (Rosie)

96. Aluvios de Tingui Gran Reserva, Colchagua Valley, Chile Bottle price

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2012/13 Carmenère, Malbec 14.0% Cork Chili con carne

97. Catalpa, Bodegas Atamisque, Uco Valley, Argentina

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A very smart Decanter Gold Medal winner. A brooding, dark Carmenère with lots of stewed dark berries and red fruit, backed up with notes of dark fruit and spice. The tannins are smooth and velvety and a kick of minerality not only provides freshness but makes it perfect for food. (Nick)

From 50 yr old vines at an altitude of 4,000 feet, this is a ripe and yet very fresh New World Cab. Concentrated aromas of black cherries, cassis, and hints of black pepper and cocoa. The tannins are so smooth and the full-bodied texture is velvety and rounded. This is a big wine with no sharp edges – fabulous. (Nick)

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98. Avant Garde, Domaine Carneros, California, USA Bottle price

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2013 Pinot Noir 13.5% Cork Roast duck

99. If Six Was Nine, World’s End Winery, Napa, USA

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2013 Cabernet Sauvignon 14.5% Cork Grilled steak

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A wonderfully rounded and soft Pinot Noir with sweet fruits of the forest and black cherries. Notes of spice and rose petal add extra depth and dimension to this beautifully balanced and velvety wine. This is a wonderful alternative to red Burgundy and is incredible value. (Nick)

St-Émilion’s legendary winemaker, Jonathan Maltus, is really making a noise in Napa. Medium to full-bodied, this is pure, rich and rounded with an intense flow of cassis, liquorice, charcoal and cedar. The tannins are so sweet it is positively screaming to be enjoyed now but this will mellow for a decade or more. (Nick)

PRODUCER PROFILE Pascual Toso Bodegas Toso is no newcomer to the Argentinian Malbec party having been making wine their since 1890. The estate was founded by Pascual Toso, himself an immigrant from Piemonte in northern Italy and has become one of the leading lights in the Argentine wine scene. Felipe Stahlschmidt is the wine maker here and is hailed as ‘one of the top winemakers in Argentina’. He cut his teeth at Catena, where he oversaw its Vista Flores winery managing a team of eleven winemakers and producing some of the best-selling wines of the estate including their Catena Zapata. Felipe is helped by Paul Hobbs who was appointed consultant wine maker in 2001. Paul made his reputation in California and together they offer experience and skill well beyond the price tag of their wines winning Bodegas Toso many awards including ‘Best Argentine Producer’.

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SWEET WINE This heading can cover a multitude of styles, flavours and qualities but we’ve selected one very classic wine to fly with our selection of 100. From France, botrytised and offering the breadth of flavour to take many different food experiences from the normal to the extraordinary. Botrytis Cinerea is the disease that attacks and rots the skins of the grapes and, given the right conditions, this rot stays dry and shrivels the grapes. It’s hugely labour intensive but the result is intensely sweet must allowing for fully fermented sweet white wines with all sorts of magical flavours – think honey, apricots, oranges. This wine is wonderful at the start of a special meal (with foie gras and pâté) and of course at the end too (we’d say with Tarte Tatin).

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100. Petit Védrines, Château Doisy Védrines, Sauternes (375ml) Bottle price

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2011 Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle 13.5% Cork Foie gras on brioche

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£13.50

Tasting notes: In my book this continues to be the best 2nd label Sauternes from the top 5 Sauternes estates. Absolutely dripping in caramelised fruit and sultanas, with a lovely nuttiness too. The density is wonderful while the all important acidity keeps it fresh and never cloying. (Gavin)

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Fortified Wines

Taylor’s Late Bottle Vintage Port, 2010 £17.00 (Bottle price) £15.30 (Vault Club) Taylor’s Ten Year Old Tawny Port, NV £25.00 (Bottle price) £22.50 (Vault Club)

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Tinto Roriz, Touriga Nacional 17.5% Cork Stilton

We think Taylor’s represent the most consistent quality in the Duoro Valley. Ready to drink now and full of plum and cassis flavours. (Tom)

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Tinto Roriz, Touriga Nacional 17.0% Cork Gorgonzola

Fully matured in seasoned oak casks which gives it its signature ‘tawny’ colour. Mellow and elegant, combining delicate wood notes with rich aromas of mature fruit. (Tom)

Half Bottles

Champagne André Clouet Grand Cru Grande Réserve NV Brut, Bouzy £17.00 (Bottle price) £15.30 (Vault Club)

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Pinot Noir 12.0% Cork Warm Tarte Tatin

André Clouet Reserve is a Blanc de Noirs, made exclusively from Grand Cru Pinot Noir. Rich and biscuity with stone fruit aromas and a citrus lift. The quality is mesmerising and more than matches up to the Grand Marques. Great value! (Nick)

Sancerre ‘Les Genêts’, Domaine Roland Tissier et Fils, Loire, 2015 £8.95 (Bottle price) £8.06 (Vault Club)

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Sauvignon Blanc 13.0% Cork Any fish dish

Borgogne Pinot Noir, Herve Kerlann, 2014 £12.95 (Bottle price) £11.66 (Vault Club)

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Pinot Noir 13.0% Cork Wild Mushroom Risotto

A lot of Bourgogne Pinot Noir can be too light and thin but Hervé’s Bourgogne Pinot Noir has a great weight and concentration of fruit - sour black cherry and a lovely smokiness and garrigue fragrance. A fantastic Pinot Noir with true Burgundy character. (Nick)

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Merlot, Cabernet Franc 13.5% Cork Veal cutlets

Juicy and fruit driven with black plum and woody hints. This wine feels very modern on the palate with a silky mouthfeel and juicy, plummy notes from the Merlot in the blend. Rounded texture with pleasantly drying tannins on the finish. (Anna)

Château Chapelle d’Aliénor, Bordeaux Superiore, France 2014 £7.95 (Bottle price) £7.16 (Vault Club)

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Magnums

Champagne André Clouet Grand Cru Grande Réserve NV Brut, Bouzy £55.00 (Bottle price) £49.50 (Vault Club)

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Pinot Noir 12.0% Cork White fish

A Blanc de Noirs, made exclusively from Grand Cru Pinot Noir. Rich and biscuity with stone fruit aromas and a citrus lift. The quality is mesmerising and more than matches up to the Grand Marques. Great value! (Nick)

Sancerre ‘Les Genêts’, Domaine Roland Tissier et Fils, Loire, 2014/15 £35.00 (Bottle price) £31.50 (Vault Club)

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Sauvignon Blanc 13.0% Cork White fish

Mado en Provence, Côtes de Provence, 2015

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Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah 13.0% Cork Salade Niçoise

A premium Provence rosé and at this price point, you get a lovely, fine, silky texture to accompany the fruit. The wine is bursting with fresh strawberries and ripe, red fruits with a lovely moreish quality and a wonderful creamy finish. (Gavin)

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Merlot, Cabernet Franc 13.5% Cork Veal cutlets

£30.00 (Bottle price) £27.00 (Vault Club)

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Château Chapelle d’Aliénor, Bordeaux Superiore, France 2014 £30.00 (Bottle price) £27.00 (Vault Club)

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Magnums cont.

Valserrano Rioja Crianza, Bodegas de la Marquesa, 2012 £35.00 (Bottle price) £31.50 (Vault Club)

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Tempranillo 14.0% Cork BBQ lamb chops

This Crianza Rioja represents lots of wine for the money. Classic in style with a woody structure, off-set with lovely silky, velvety fruit (wild strawberries, forest fruits) that marry fantastically well together. (Gavin)

Borgogne Pinot Noir, Herve Kerlann, 2013 £40.00 (Bottle price) £36.00(Vault Club)

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Pinot Noir 13.0% Cork Wild Mushroom Risotto

Barbera d’Alba ‘Bricco Airoli’, Viberti, Piedmont, 2012 £45.00 (Bottle price) £40.50 (Vault Club)

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Barbera 14.5% Cork Roasted meats

Margaux de Château, Brane-Cantenac, 2012 £55.00 (Bottle price) £49.50 (Vault Club)

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Cabernet Sauvignon 13.5% Cork Steak

This is the juice of young vines and the bit that didn’t make it into the two wines carrying the Brane Cantenac label. The result is an extremely popular wine that’s approachable early and totally delicous. Fruity, soft, elegant and fine. (Tom)

Valserrano Finca Monteviejo, Rioja, 2007 £65.00 (Bottle price) £58.50 (Vault Club)

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Tempranillo 15.5% Cork Tapas

This wine has a super-concentrated deep nose, with primary fruit still dominant. Silky, fine texture on the palate with dark cassis and red cherry. This is super-ripe, powerful, sunny Rioja from our friends at Bodegas de la Marquesa. (Gavin)

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Double Magnums

Château Chapelle d’Aliénor, Bordeaux Superiore, France 2014 £80.00 (Bottle price) £72.00 (Vault Club)

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Merlot, Cabernet Franc 13.5% Cork Veal cutlets

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Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha 15.5% Cork Tapas

N S V V Valserrano Finca Monteviejo, Bodegas de la Marquesa, Rioja, Spain 2007 £130.00 (Bottle price) £117.00 (Vault Club) Château Patache d’Aux, Cru Bourgeois, Médoc, 2006 £160.00 (Bottle price) £144.00 (Vault Club)

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot 13.5% Cork Rib-eye steak

This wine is rich and dense with an awesome, truffley depth on the finish and makes for an incredible gift or impressive offering at a dinner party! (Gavin)

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