WINTER WINE FESTIVAL
2019
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hank you for attending our 2019 Winter Wine Festival - the biggest wine tasting event in Ireland! We are delighted to welcome over seventy five international wineries whose tables are crammed with exciting wines from every corner of the winemaking globe. The O’Briens store and head office teams are on hand all weekend to help and guide you through our wines. Please avail of their help as there is nothing our team enjoys more than chatting about wine. We hope that you thoroughly enjoy the festival and we welcome any feedback you may have, thank you again for attending and happy tasting. Grattan & Kevin O'Brien
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t our Wine Festival this weekend we have an extensive range to sample; still and sparkling, classic and indigenous grape varieties and a plethora of wine styles from cool crisp whites to rich powerful reds – some of the finest wines on the planet can be sampled this weekend in this room. Our winemakers and winery teams will also be delighted to help and guide you through the range of wines on offer so please take the opportunity to avail of their expert advice. Lynne Coyle MW l Wine Director
CONTENTS TABLE
WINERY
Argentina 1.
Bodega Norton
Australia 2. 3. 4.
Fine Wine Partners Kangarilla Road O’Dwyer Wines
Chile 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Domaine Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Emiliana Luis Felipe Edwards Viña Chocalán Viña Leyda
France 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Compagnie Médocaine Des Grands Cru J.M. Cazes Sélection Maison Schröder & Schÿler Thienót Cave de Lugny/Cave St. Desirat
15.
Domaine Olivier Domaine Seguin-Manuel Château-Fuissé - JJ Vincent Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard Champagne Beaumont Des Crayeres Champagne Granzamy Père et Fils
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Vignobles Duffour, Maison Kuentz-Bas, Les Vignerons de Buzet
21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29.
Château de Paraza Domaine la Sarabande Gérard Bertrand Langlois-Château Domaine Joel Delauney The Boisset Collection Cave de Tain Cercle des Vignerons du Rhône J.M. Cazes Sélection
Germany 30. 31.
Lingenfelder Estate Weingut Robert Weil
Italy 32. 33. 34. 35.
Bertani Domains Ca’Di Rajo Ascheri Vineyards & Cellars Guerrieri Rizzardi
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Italy 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42.
Icario Winery MGM Monde del Vino Mionetto/Wingara Group Musella Winery San Felice Tenute Rubino The Wine People
New Zealand 43. 44. 45.
Foley Family Wines Insight Wines Sacred Hills Vineyards
Portugal 46. 47. 48. 49.
J. Portugal Ramos Vinhos Vidigal Wines/Boas Quintas Symington Family Wines Taylor’s, Fonseca, Croft Ports
South Africa 50. 51.
Ken Forrester M.A.N. Vintners
Spain 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64.
Agro de Bazán Bodegas Lúzon Bodegas Paco & Lola Bodegas Toro Albalá Coast to Coast Wines Finca La Estacada Hijos de Alberto Gutiérrez S.A. Galicia Group The Haciendas Wine Company Monte Real/Bodegas Riojanas Marqués de Murrieta Pazo do Mar Tandem Viñedos y Bodegas Sierra Cantabria
USA 65. 66. 67.
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Jackson Family Wines Delicato Family Vineyards Schramsberg Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Talbott Vineyards WSET - Wine & Spirit Education John Wilson
This year’s ticket proceeds for our Winter Wine Festival will be donated to Down Syndrome Ireland. In addition, the ticket proceeds from our Cork Wine Festival will be donated to the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Down Syndrome Ireland are dedicated to being the primary source of information and support to people with Down Syndrome, their families and the professional community, working towards an improved quality of life for our members along with a respect and acceptance of people with Down Syndrome as valued members of society.
Irish Guide Dogs is Ireland’s national charity dedicated to helping people who are vision impaired and families of children with autism to achieve improved mobility and independence.
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Please keep your own glass with you. Please avail of the water stations / water jugs for rinsing.
The festival is a sampling event & our wineries pour tasting measures.
Food & snacks are not permitted on site Spittoons are located beside every table for your convenience. Water biscuits are available on every table as a palate cleanser.
Please avail of the water stations & water jugs for hydrating.
Exit / Entry passes during the same session are available. We provide a carry bag for you to take your glass home.
At the end of the festival exit will be via the main rampway. Our O’ Brien’s team are on site to help and assist throughout the festival.
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ARGENTINA Famous for the Tango, amazing quality beef and great music, Argentina is also home to one of the most trendy grape varieties on the planet – Malbec. It’s not hard to see why Malbec is so popular - bright rich red in colour, ripe n o plummy odega Nort fruits with soft B and silky tannins can be found in a “drink me now” or me away Bod“tuck ega Norton for a rainy day” style makes it a very desirable and diverse wine. Mendoza is the most well known region, but Salta is up and coming and a cooler region so perfect for aromatic whites and elegant reds. The quality of the wines from Argentina is undeniable so visit the tables Famous for the Tango, amazing quality and run through our wines, a quick taste beef and great music, Argentina is also will highlight both the diversity and home to one of the most trendy grape inherent quality of the Malbec grape.
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varieties on the planet – Malbec.
It’s not hard to see why Malbec is so popular - bright rich red in colour, ripe plummy fruits with soft and silky tannins can be found in a “drink me now” or “tuck me away for a rainy day” style makes it a very desirable MENDOZA and diverse wine. Mendoza is the most well-known region, but Salta is up and coming and a cooler region so perfect for aromatic whites and elegant reds. The quality of the wines from Argentina is undeniable so visit the tables and run through our wines, a quick taste will highlight both the diversity and inherent quality of the Malbec grape.
Table 1
Bodega Norton One of the most important wineries in Argentina, with international awards for their high quality Malbec wines. Take the chance to taste the elegant Porteño through to the stunning, iconic Privadas.
1.Torrontes 2018 Aromas of fresh peach and apricot burst out of the glass alongside floral notes of honeysuckle and rose petal.
€11.95 Aromatic Fruity White
2. Porteño Malbec 2018 A youthful, juicy unoaked style of Malbec with sweet blackberry fruit, a plum note, soft tannins and sour cherry freshness.
€10.95 down from €14.95 Nov/Dec Juicy Lively Red
3. Barrel Select Malbec 2018 A beautifully balanced mix of fruit and oak, with intense perfumed black pastille aromas mingling with vanilla overlaying a smooth full-bodied palate.
€12.95 down from €14.95 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
4. Malbec D.O.C. 2017 This Malbec from Norton is as classic as it comes with blackberry fruits, plum, a sprinkle of pepper, agreeable tannins and a velvety smooth palate.
€18.95 Rich Robust Red
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5. Reserva Malbec 2017 Beautifully defined blue and blackberry fruit flavours, fine subtle toast and sweet spice from the gentle oak and a long finish.
€15.95 Rich Robust Red
6. Quorum IV NV Quorum is made each year from different blends of grapes and vintages, this edition has ripe black fruit, smoky spice & a silksmooth palate.
€25.95 Rich Robust Red
7. Privada Blend 2016 Serious wine, a significant cut above the average with profound perfumes of mostly blueberry fruit, a little cedar spice and a sleek oaked palate.
€20.95 Rich Robust Red
8. Norton Privada Malbec 2015 A quite fabulous Malbec that’s impossible not to love for its luscious black fruits, cigar box spice, structure, power and impressive length.
€20.95 down from €22.95 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
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Table 1
Mendoza
AUSTRALIA Whilst Australia continues to be home to some of the biggest wineries in the world, it is also at the forefront of some of the worlds’ most exciting and innovative developments in grape growing & winemaking. The regions are diverse in terms of climate, soil and grape varieties from the cool Adelaide Hills to the warmth of Barossa, there are unique wine styles to suit all tastes and budgets. This diversity, coupled with small, family-owned vineyards and wineries sets modern Australian wines apart in their individuality and quality. Not only are the traditional, international grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Chardonnay available but there are also off the beaten track options. Start your investigations regionally working your way from Adelaide to Victoria and everything in between.
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Table 2
Fine Wine Partners Fine Wine Partners own some of the most exciting vineyards across Australia. From their top end Adelaide Hills sparkling wines to their delicious Clare Valley Riesling, the terroir driven red Barossa wines to the European facing wines of the Mornington Peninsula - this is a vinous journey not to be missed.
9. Croser Sparkling NV Fine bead of creamy mousse, strawberry fruit flavours from Pinot Noir, married to nectarine, and green apple from the Chardonnay.
€22.95 down from €24.95 Nov/Dec Crisp Elegant Sparkling
10. Croser Rosé Sparkling NV 100% Pinot Noir sparkling wine with pomegranate, wild strawberry and cherry aromas before a complex and creamy palate.
€24.95 down from €27.95 Nov/Dec Crisp Elegant Sparkling
11. Petaluma Yellow Label Hanlin Hill Riesling 2016 Zesty, citrus and apple fruit on the nose with subtle tropical flavours on the wonderfully crisp dry palate.
€31.95 (This wine will be discounted to €28.95 during our Fine Wine Sale in December. The discounted price is not available today).
Aromatic Fruity White
12. Stonier Chardonnay 2016 The Mornington Peninsula is perfectly suited to growing Chardonnay. Stonier has ripe apple fruit, citrus notes and subtle use of oak.
€26.95 Rich Luscious White
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13. Stonier Pinot Noir 2016 Classic Pinot Noir summery red fruit on the nose and palate, with some savoury notes and an overall lifted impression.
€19.95 down from €26.95 Nov/Dec Juicy Lively Red
14. Petaluma Yellow Label Coonawarra 2015 Displays the classic Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon character of blackcurrant, cassis and mint with Shiraz & Petit Verdot adding intrigue.
€45.95 Rich Robust Red
15. St.Hallett Butcher’s Cart Shiraz 2015 A delightful mix of bright red berry fruit, with mocha undertones and a ripe tannin profile giving good structure.
€26.95 Rich Robust Red
16. St.Hallett Old Block Shiraz 2015 Full-bodied and bursting with ripe bramble fruit, hints of pepper and spice with an earthy complexity.
€60.00 (This wine will be discounted to €55.00 during our Fine Wine Sale in December. The discounted price is not available today).
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Table 2
Barossa / Adelaide Hills / Mornington / Clare Valley / Coonawarra
Table 3
Kangarilla Road McLaren Vale
A family winery with an Irish heritage who are working hard on reflecting wines that show the McLaren region, its soils and its grape varieties to their best. Approachable, lively wines. Meet Charlie today.
17. Street Cred Shiraz 2016 Wonderfully savoury wine with juicy blackcurrant and black cherry fruit & hints of spice on the lively lingering finish.
€17.95 Rich Robust Red
18. Terzetto 2013 Three Italian grape blend offering floral, sweet spice and cherry aromas. The palate is rich and full-bodied balanced by fresh acidity.
€18.95 Rich Robust Red
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Clare Valley
Originally from Tipperary, the O’Dwyer family are custodians of fourteen hectares of mature Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Shiraz vineyards in Clare Valley, South Australia. With their meticulous attention to detail, the result is high quality fruit which results in these stunningly concentrated, elegant wines. Meet John today.
19. Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 This premium single vineyard wine boasts all the hallmarks of great Australian Shiraz – rich fruit, defined oak structure and finegrained tannins.
€49.95 Rich Robust Red
20. Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Cabernet in Clare is a bit of a hidden gem. Really classy fine Cab with cassis, mulberry, liquorice, graphite and some oak notes with dusty tannins.
€49.95 Rich Robust Red
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Table 4
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CHILE
There are two key geographical features that define the wines of Chile - the Andes mountain range, the longest continental mountain range in the world, and the Pacific Ocean, the largest and deepest ocean in the world. These features influence soil, temperature, altitude, wind, mist and rainfall thus ensuring that Chile is extremely multifaceted in terms of which grapes can grow successfully. Because of this terroir diversity, there are well defined wine growing regions within the country that excel in growing specific grapes. Chile therefore is successfully making a wide array of wines that are typically pure, fruit driven examples of all the international classic grape varieties. Everything from Sauvignon Blanc to Pinot Noir offering great value every day drinking wines to multi-layered, stylish, world beating quality, cult status wines are available from Chile.
Table 5
Domains Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) There are few more famous names in the world of wine than the Rothschild family. Internationally renowned for their involvement in prestigious wine growing and making projects around the globe, a tasting at this table is a must with the opportunity to compare Argentina against Chile.
21. Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Cool-climate Casablanca Sauvignon fruit comes across here steely & stony with lemon and lime fruit on the zesty finish.
€14.95 Aromatic Fruity White
22. Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Lots of classy typically Cabernet cassislike fruit but also with a spicy roast coffee note and a little vanilla over a palate with moderate tannins.
€14.95 Smooth Supple Red
23. Los Vascos Grande Reserve 2017 A serious wine from a multi-varietal blend giving lots of dark fruit, a herbal note, soy like spice and a rich palate with some tannin and oak.
€19.95
Rich Robust Red
24. Aruma 2017 A really beautiful unoaked Malbec so the focus is on fruit by the bucket load with shiny black pastille and plum augmented by some mocha notes.
€14.95 down from €18.45 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
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25. Amancaya 2017 A very grown up wine, a blend of Malbec and Cabernet, the latter adding tannin and structure to the former’s intense fruit and smart oak use.
€16.95 down from €20.95 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
26. Caro 2016
One of the peaks in Argentine reds, this has it all with beautiful perfumed black fruits and oak, weight, structured tannins and epic length.
€50.00 (This wine will be discounted to €43.00 during our Fine Wine Sale in December. The discounted price is not available today).
Rich Robust Red
27. Blason d’Aussières 2016 This is the second wine of the award-winning Château d’Aussieres; full of ripe black berried fruit with good structure.
€17.95 Smooth Supple Red
28. Légende Saint-Émilion 2016 A blend of Merlot & Cabernet Franc, fruity up front with a toasty bouquet that finishes elegant & well balanced on the palate.
€28.95 Smooth Supple Red
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Table 5
Chile / Argentina / France
Table 6
Emiliana Emiliana is Chile’s leading organic wine producer. In addition to farming their grapes organically, the estate runs housing projects, education programmes, and also keeps chickens, horses and alpacas who all have vineyard jobs. Check out the iconic Coyam.
29. Adobe Organic Rosé 2018 Gentle strawberry and red cherry aromas. The palate is medium in weight with fresh summer fruits and a delicate, silky palate.
€14.95 Ripe Fruity Rosé
30. Adobe Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2018 The grapes for this zesty fresh organic Sauvignon Blanc are grown in Casablanca. Expect crisp fresh green and cirtus fruit flavours.
€14.95 Aromatic Fruity White
31. Adobe Organic Malbec 2018 Intense aromas of black plum and blackberries, elegantly combined with subtle notes of white pepper and toast before a fine silky finish.
€10.95 down from €14.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
32. Etnico 2015 This mostly Syrah & Merlot blend has a cornucopia of soft fruits with blackberry, strawberry and blackcurrant plus a little tannin and epic length.
€13.95 Rich Robust Red
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33. Coyam 2015 Biodynamic and one of Chile’s most awarded reds with layers of blueberries, blackberries, black pepper and a lovely hint of vanilla on the finish.
€19.95 down from €25.95 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
34. Indigo Viognier Gran Reserva 2018 Floral aromas of papaya, grapefruit and lychee. The palate is dense and silky with good natural acidity that leads to a tremendous length on the finish
€12.95 down from €16.95 Nov/Dec Rich Luscious White
35. Amigo Secreto Syrah Mourvèdre 2016 Organically farmed vines on their own rootstocks. The nose is fresh with plum & cherry aromas complemented by sweet notes of tobacco and chocolate.
€12.95 down from €16.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
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Table 6
Rapel / Colchagua / Casablanca
Table 7
Luis Felipe Edwards Central Valley Started in 1976, Luis Felipe Edwards has quickly grown to be one of the largest wineries in Chile. It remains a family-run company dedicated to producing wines of quality and value from the best regions in Chile.
36. Los Coches Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Bright gold in colour with aromas of lime, fresh tropical fruits and light herbs typical of cool climate Sauvignon Blanc.
€9.00 down from €9.95 Nov/Dec Aromatic Fruity White
37. Los Coches Chardonnay 2018
This shows notes of white fruits and pineapple on the nose with a touch of almond and hazelnut from 3 months contact with lightly toasted French oak.
€9.00 down from €9.95 Nov/Dec Dry Refreshing White
38. Los Coches Syrah 2018 Medium body with silky tannins, good acidity and a long finish. Black fruits, coconut and vanilla dance on the palate.
€9.00 down from €9.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
39. Los Coches Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Notes of red & black fruits, such as strawberry, blueberry and blackberry, accompanied by those of hazelnut, chocolate, café and vanilla.
€9.00 down from €9.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
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Table 8
Viña Chocalán Chocalán is a firm favourite of ours. A family winery based in the Maipo Valley, the wines are a very honest reflection of the climate and terroir of this beautiful region of Chile.
40. Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Sauvignon’s signature aromas and flavours are green fruits, this wine has lots of cut grass and lime aromas and a zingy fresh lime finish.
€13.95
Aromatic Fruity White
41. Origen Pinot Noir 2015 Vibrant and bright Pinot with prominent cherry, spice and earthy notes. Dried flower aromas are joined by a black pepper spice from 8 months in used French oak.
€23.95
Smooth Supple Red
42. Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 The Maipo Valley is home to some great Cabernets and this one has lots of blackcurrant fruit and ripe tannin adding weight.
€17.95
Rich Robust Red
43. Origen Cabernet Franc Gran Reserva 2014 There’s a perfumed floral quality here to go with cherry, cassis and a slightly smoky note from oak ageing, elegant tannins on the finish.
€17.95 Rich Robust Red
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44. Origen Syrah Gran Reserva 2016 This Syrah has been lifted by the addition of Viognier, adding floral perfume & texture to the bramble fruit, liquorice and pepper.
€16.95 Rich Robust Red
45. Vitrum Malbec 2017 Weighty but soft Malbec filled with blackberry and loganberry fruit underpinned by smooth tannins all wrapped up in a light coat of oak.
€24.95 Rich Robust Red
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Table 8
Maipo Valley
Table 9
Viña Leyda Located in the Leyda Valley which is influenced by the cool Pacific Ocean, Viña Leyda excel in growing aromatic whites and make stunning, remarkably well priced Pinot Noir.
46. Chardonnay Reserva 2017 An elegant unoaked Chardonnay, with beautiful fruit, a mix of passionfruit & zesty orange with added weight and texture from lees-ageing.
€13.95
Rich Luscious White
47. Garuma Sauvignon Reserva 2017 An ambitious, high-quality Sauvignon packed with citrus including grapefruit, lemon and lime with an extra chalky mineral dimension adding length.
€16.95
Aromatic Fruity White
48. Falaris Chardonnay 2018 Very smart Chardonnay with lovely white peach and orange zest fruit mingling with a smoky oak note, a creamy smooth palate and good length.
€16.95 Rich Luscious White
49. Pinot Noir Reserva 2018 A fruit driven style showing Leyda’s cool climate with very fresh and pure perfumed blueberry and strawberry fruit on the nose and a juicy palate.
€14.95 Juicy Lively Red
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50. Pinot Noir Las Brisas 2016 A beautiful Pinot offering exceptional value and great purity. Juicy raspberry & blueberry fruit with some oak age adding complexity.
€13.95 down from €16.95 Nov/Dec Juicy Lively Red
51. Syrah Reserva 2017 An elegant cool climate style Syrah reminiscent of the Rhône. Aromatic with pepper, a hint of floral character and red fruit aromas.
€13.95 Rich Robust Red
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Table 9
Leyda Valley
FRANCE Winemaking in France can be traced back to 6th century B.C., so they are well on top of their game at this stage. Home to all of the classic grape varieties, the French wine regions have long been the touchstone for the wines made from these same grapes across the winemaking world. Used to being benchmarked, judged, compared and envied French vignerons continue to press on with their own agenda of striving for excellence and bettering quality in both their vineyard and cellar activities. With such an extensive range of wines available to taste from across France at the festival, it is the perfect opportunity to experiment and compare Bordeaux with Burgundy, the Loire with the Languedoc and the less well-known regions such as Gascony. From Cabernet Sauvignon to Pinot Noir with Sauvignon Blanc in between it is all here this weekend for your journey through France.
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Compagnie Médocaine des Grands Crus This large company has an impressive wine portfolio stretched across some of the best regions of Europe. Visit this table today to taste through a selection of their Bordeaux wines and an exciting range of Hungarian sweet wines from Tokaji. These luscious wines are amongst the finest sweet wines of the world & should not be missed.
52. Cap Royal Blanc 2017 This Sauvignon Blanc offers aromas of white flower and tropical fruits. The palate is fresh and crisp with a roundness from 4 months lees aging.
€15.95 Aromatic Fruity White
53. Cap Royal Rouge 2016 The complex nose shows bright red berry fruit with subtle spices from the oak ageing. The creamy full palate gives way to a delicate finish.
€16.95 Smooth Supple Red
54. Disznókő Late Harvest Furmint 2016 A great introduction to the sweet wines of Tokaji. A beautifully balanced wine with aromatic complexity bursting with peach & honey.
€15.95 down from €17.95 Nov/Dec Honeyed Fresh Sweet
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55. Disznókő Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 2010 Even after 10 years this wine is fresh and intense with dried fruits, honey and saffron on the complex palate before a mildly spiced finish.
€34.95 down from €38.95 for Nov/Dec Intense Rich Sweet
56. Disznókő Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2002 One of the great wines of the world, this offers great precision and finesse with a dizzying array of complex flavours on the creamy palate.
€60.00 Intense Rich Sweet
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Table 10
Bordeaux / Hungary
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J.M. Cazes Sélection Owners of Château Lynch-Bages, this important wine family also own other high quality estates in key wine regions. The common thread is the elegance and stylish complexity of all the wines.
57. Michel Lynch Organic Bordeaux Blanc 2018 A Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon blend with attractive aromatic elderflower and lemon mixed with a little pineapple over a crisp palate.
€15.95 Dry Refreshing White
58. Bel Air Blanc 2014 A blend of barrel-fermented Sauvignon and Semillon this is a richly textured delight with lemon curd and cashew flavours.
€24.95
Rich Luscious White
59. Bel Air Rouge 2014 An incredibly elegant Bordeaux with flavours of blackberries and liquorice and supple tannin, while oak ageing adds a hint of vanilla and spice.
€19.95 down from €24.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
60. Château La Claymore 2016 A multi-layered wine packed with plenty of plummy fruit, dark cherries, a whiff of mocha, some oak vanilla and good structure and length.
€19.95 down from €29.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
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61. Saint Estèphe 2015 An ambitious and charming wine made with 30% new oak barrels from four varieties, plenty of black fruits, vanilla, spice and supple tannins.
€32.95 down from €36.95 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
62. Pauillac de Lynch Bages 2015 An elegant blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot with intense blackcurrant fruit and a savoury note typical for Pauillac.
€39.95 (This wine will be discounted to €29.95 during our Fine Wine Sale in Dec. The discounted price is not available today).
Rich Robust Red
63. Bordeaux 1757 2015 Blended by our Wine Director, Lynne Coyle MW, this Cabernet/Merlot blend offers cassis, plum, cherry, graphite, cedar and a dash of vanilla.
€49.95 (This wine will be discounted to €44.95 during our Fine Wine Sale in Dec. The discounted price is not available today).
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Bordeaux / Rhône / Languedoc / Portugal
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Maison Schröder & Schÿler As one of Bordeaux’s oldest wine houses, the story of the House of Schröder & Schÿler is intimately bound up with that of the Bordeaux wine trade. Try their delicious range of wines from the organic Château Guibeau to the prestigious Château Kirwan from Margaux.
64. Domaine de Baronarques Blanc 2016 The refined and complex nose reveals pear and white blossom aromas mingled with elegant, judicious oak that brings vanilla, toast and spice.
€50.00 Rich Luscious White
65. Domaine de Baronarques Rouge 2015 Intense black fruit such as blackberry and bilberry together with herby garrigue notes, developing touches of mild spice and liquorice.
€50.00 Rich Robust Red
66. Château Fourcas Hosten 2011 A beautifully mature Bordeaux where age has softened the tannins and now it has savoury notes in addition to the original dark fruit & graphite spice.
€29.95 (This wine will be discounted to €19.95 during our Fine Wine Sale in Dec. The discounted price is not available today).
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67. Château Marquisat La Pérouse 2015 100% Merlot organically grown in the heart of the Blaye Côte de Bordeaux region, low-sulphur, soft and smooth with dark plum fruit.
€16.95 Smooth Supple Red
68. Charmes de Kirwan 2014 Plenty to enjoy here including on the nose a floral aroma, red fruits, tobacco spice, a nutty oak note and a palate with firm but not harsh tannins.
€38.95 (This wine will be discounted to €29.95 during our Fine Wine Sale in Dec The discounted price is not available today).
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69. Frank Phélan 2015 A classic St. Estèphe, yet this has a bit more Merlot than Cabernet in the blend, making it soft enough to enjoy its fruit and spice in its youth.
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70. Château Kirwan 2015 Elegant and refined, Kirwan is one of Margaux’s star performers, fragrant and beautifully aromatic, lovely balance, and very nicely judged oak.
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Bordeaux
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Maison Schröder & Schÿler cont... Bordeaux 71. Château Phélan Ségur 2012 St Estèphe is known for its tannins, but in recent years Château Phélan Segur have begun to produce a softer, opulent style full of cassis fruit and incense like spice.
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Thiénot This is a well-respected family-owned négociant who represent many Bordeaux Châteaux as well as owning their own Châteaux & Champagne Houses. This table offers an ideal opportunity to explore not only these delicious Champagnes but also white Bordeaux, Argentina and a top Sauternes.
72. Canard Duchêne Brut NV Very classy with an excellent fruit and a long, toasty finish. Pinot Noir dominant contributing to the wine’s superb structure.
€41.95 Crisp Elegant Sparkling
73. Canard Duchêne Rosé NV This is a wine with great elegance and complexity with an abundance of wonderful red-berry fruit, a dry finish and palate cleansing freshness.
€44.95 Crisp Elegant Sparkling
74. Château Grimont 2016 A classic Bordeaux mix of Merlot & Cabernet results in plenty of plum and cherry fruit allied to a some ripe tannins adding weight.
€12.95 down from €16.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
75. Château Belgrave 2011 A delicious blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot - the wine is modern with intense fruit purity and a firm backbone.
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76. Clos de los Siete (Argentina) 2016 Clos de Los Siete is a magnificently, rich, structured red with first class ripe fruit, power & complexity from an intriguing blend of varieties.
€22.95 Rich Robust Red
77. Carmes de Rieussec 2014 This luscious dessert wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, think candied fruit, honey and saffron.
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Bordeaux / Champagne / Mendoza
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Cave de Lugny / Cave Saint Desirat Burgundy / Rhône
One of the top co-operatives in France, Cave de Lugny make the wines for over 90% of the Lugny appellation. Their crémant is an elegant and stylish sparkling.
78. Mâcon-Villages “La Côte Blanche” 2017 Mâcon is the perfect starting point for white Burgundy, it’s unoaked and has clean apple and pear fruit with a mid-weight crisp dry palate.
€15.95 Dry Refreshing White
79. Mâcon-Lugny “Grande Réserve” 2017 A great go-to, classy all-rounder white with pear and a little apricot fruit on the nose backed up by a soft creamy palate with a crisp lemon finish.
€13.95 down from €17.95 Nov/Dec Dry Refreshing White
80. Crémant de Bourgogne Blanc de Blancs NV 100% Chardonnay, this incredibly-classy Blanc de Blancs Crémant has aromas of ripe apple and citrus, and a complex and creamy palate.
€18.95 down from €20.95 Nov/Dec Crisp Elegant Sparkling
81.Syrah Vin de Pays d’Ardèche 2017 A beautifully-pure Syrah which has classic blackberry fruit and a little spice on the nose leading to a palate which is medium-bodied & velvet smooth.
€14.45
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Domaine Olivier This beautiful estate is owned and run by Antoine Oliver and based in the village of Santenay in Burgundy. Farming his vineyards following sustainable practises, and making tiny quantities from each vineyard, Antoine is renowned for his elegant and honest Chardonnay wines and his pure fresh and intense Pinot Noirs. Meet Antoine today.
82. Domaine Olivier Santenay Blanc Le Bievaux “L’Air De Rien” 2016 The attractive nose has aromas of apple, honey and lemon peel with a broad palate, a light nutty undertone more apple and a citrus fresh finish.
€37.95
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83. Domaine Olivier Santenay Blanc Clos des Champs 2016 A Santenay of astounding quality, with intriguing light smoky nutty aromas and a peachy fruit and citrus finish.
€33.95 Rich Luscious White
84. Domaine Olivier Santenay Le Temps Des C(e)rises 2014 A pretty nose with floral notes like violet & dark cherry mixed with cedar from barrel ageing with a little tannin and acidity plus good length.
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85. Domaine Olivier Santenay 1er Cru Beaurepaire 2015 Fine Burgundy like this shows attractive cherry fruit with finesse and delicacy backed by subtle gently nutty, spicy oak and great length.
€39.95 (This wine will be discounted to €35.95 during our Fine Wine Sale in December. The discounted price is not available today)
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Burgundy
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Domaine Seguin-Manuel With a family history of winemaking stretching back 10 generations, Thibaut Marion is an innovative winemaker, producing pure, stylish Chardonnay and lifted, delicate Pinot Noir. Meet Thibaut today.
86. Savigny-Lès-Beaune Goudelettes Blanc 2017 Summer fruit and white flower aromas from oak fermentation. Vanilla and mineral on the well-balanced palate before a fresh finish.
€39.95 Rich Luscious White
87. Meursault Vieilles Vignes 2016 Rich and complex with pure, clean fruit mingled with flinty nuances and fine smoky oak notes. Well balanced with a long lingering finish.
€54.00 Rich Luscious White
88. Montagny 1er Cru 2018 With great intensity of ripe apple, pear and nutty complexity on the nose, the palate is well-balanced and appealing.
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89. Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2016 A fresh aromatic nose with stylish red berry and floral hints. Elegant and pure, it is wellbalanced and generous with supple tannins.
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90. Savigny-Lès-Beaune Les Godeaux Nature 2017 Aromas of red berries and flowers. It is straightforward, refreshing, aromatic and velvety, with fine and soft tannins on the palate.
€37.00 Juicy Lively Red
91. Savigny-Lès-Beaune ‘Lavières’ 1er Cru 2017 Floral and red fruit aromas before a supple and elegant palate. Balanced and clean with ripe tannins and a mineral finish.
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Burgundy
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Château-Fuissé – JJ Vincent A family-owned winery based in the heart of Pouilly-Fuissé. This can be considered a footbridge between the riper southern Mâconaise wines and the crisper more powerful white wines from Northern Burgundy - its award-winning estate range makes it the icon of the appellation. Meet Philip today.
92. Bourgogne Blanc JJ Vincent 2015 100% Chardonnay, grown in southern Burgundy near Mâcon & Pouilly-Fuissé. Stainless steel fermented, 30% of the blend is aged in oak.
€18.95
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93. Famille Vincent Saint-Véran Les Morats 2017 Grapes for this wine are chosen from choice parcels and unoaked to guarantee the fresh fruit and natural minerality of Saint-Véran.
€19.95 down from €23.95 Nov/Dec Dry Refreshing White
94. Saint-Véran Château-Fuissé 2017 The nose has aromas of red apple, honey and lemon peel with a broad palate with a light buttery note more apple and a citrus fresh finish.
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95. Pouilly-Fuissé Château-Fuissé Tête de Cuvée 2017 Exceptional wine with great depth and length starts with aromas of hazelnut, honey & pear and a thread of acidity keeps it fresh.
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96. Pouilly-Fuissé Château-Fuissé Les Brûlés 2016
Rich & exotic with hints of ripe pear, apple and a satisfyingly creamy palate. Apricots & peach balance a crisp refreshing acidity on the finish.
€50.00 (This wine will be discounted to €45.00 during our Fine Wine Sale in December. The discounted price is not available today).
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97. Pouilly-Fuissé Château-Fuissé Le Clos 2016 Stony mineral notes vie for your attention along with hazelnut, citrus, red apple and pear together with a satisfying creamy rich texture.
€56.00 Rich Luscious White
98. Juliénas Domaine de la Conseillère 2016 A serious Beaujolais, partly aged in oak, whose floral and raspberry fruit can be enjoyed now or with its structure and weight can be aged too.
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Burgundy / Beaujolais
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Château-Fuissé – JJ Vincent cont... Burgundy / Beaujolais
99. Morgon les Charmes 2018 A Beaujolais with structure, Vincent’s Morgan has depth, lots of stewed wild-berry fruit, subtle oak and well-defined tannins.
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Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis Few producers in Chablis have such an extensive range of brilliant wines as this estate. From basic right up to Grand Cru they excel. These are wines for the real Chablis lover, balancing wonderfully pure fruit and steely minerality.
100. Petit Chablis 2018 Excellent citrus and apple fruit and a very long finish with the benchmark minerality for which Brocard is famous.
€17.95 down from €22.95 Nov/Dec Dry Refreshing White
101. Chablis 2018
This is classic benchmark Chablis showing conference pear, chalky minerality and steely firm, citrusy acidity.
€19.95 down from €24.95 Nov/Dec Dry Refreshing White
102. Chablis La Boissonneuse 2018 Delicious biodynamic Chablis, apple and citrus scented with an underlying chalky note and a lingering mineral finish.
€29.95 (This wine will be discounted to €25.95 during our Fine Wine Sale in December. The discounted price is not available today).
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103. Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent 2017 In the top rank of Chablis 1er Crus, look out for a smoky struck flint like note, conference pear like fruit and a long chalky and citrus finish.
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Champagne Beaumont des Crayères Champagne
Situated in the heart of the Champagne region, near Epernay, Beaumont des Crayères was born of the willpower of a group of wine-growers to create a Grand Marque based on pride in the vineyards and a commitment to quality.
104. Grande Réserve Brut NV Classic Champagne aromas of ripe apples, brioche and toast. On the palate it is rich and mouth-filling with a wonderfully-fruity finish.
€29.95 down from €36.95 Nov/Dec Crisp Elegant Sparkling
105. Grand Rosé Brut NV Very fine pink Champagne with layers of flavour which ensures that this wine will be a wonderful accompaniment to many foods.
€39.95 Crisp Elegant Sparkling
106. Fleur Blanche 2009 Made solely from Chardonnay grapes. The aromas and flavours are of toasted brioche, ripe apple along with a melody of floral notes.
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Champagne Granzamy is a small family-run winery who have been growing grapes in the Marne Valley of Champagne since 1907. For three generations they have quietly produced excellent value cuveés on the privileged land of Epernay. Meet Raphaël today.
107. Champagne Granzamy Brut NV Made entirely from black grapes, hints of brioche, hazelnut and citrus define the palate. A delicious bead of soft bubbles on the long fresh finish.
€29.95 down from €34.95 Nov/Dec Crisp Elegant Sparkling
108. Champagne Granzamy Rosé NV The fruit on the nose is mainly red berry aromas - cranberry and strawberry. The mouth is full with a lot of freshness on the elegant finish.
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Champagne Granzamy Père et Fils
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Vignobles Duffour / Maison Kuentz-Bas Gascony / Alsace
This table showcases some of the lesser known regions of France. The lovely father and son estate of Domaine Duffour and for the first time we would like to welcome Maison Kuentz-Bas to the Wine Festival.
109. Duffour Père et Fils, Côtes de Gascogne 2018 Great aromatics & a crunch of red apple like fruit, fresh citrussy finish, a great all rounder for enjoying with friends and light foods.
€10.00 down from €12.95 Nov/Dec Dry Refreshing White
110. L’Alsace Mosaîk 2018 - NEW An interesting blend of Alsatian grapes. Dry, fresh and fruity. On the nose, it expresses floral notes and white fruit flavours.
€13.95 down from €16.95 Nov/Dec Aromatic Fruity White
111. Riesling Mosaîk 2017 - NEW Rich and intense with citrus and floral aromas. The palate is dry, refreshing and crisp with good acidity and chalky minerality.
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South West France
Established in 1953, this progressive cooperative is renowned for its sustainable development program in the vineyards & the winery. Based south of Bordeaux, the use of the classic Bordeaux grape varieties are used to make modern and approachable wines at very accessible prices.
112. Sans Rouges 2017 This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc & Merlot gives bright bramble fruits and spice. Supple palate and no added sulphur.
€12.95 down from €17.95 Nov/Dec Juicy Lively Red
113. Château La Hitte 2015 A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc & Merlot, this wine is full-bodied & fruity modern in style with balancing tannins.
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Les Vignerons de Buzet
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Château de Paraza Languedoc Located in the high quality Minervois area, this family-owned & run estate goes from strength to strength. Using sustainable farming methods, one brother manages the vineyards whilst the other is responsible for the winemaking. Meet Antoine today.
114. Château de Paraza 2015 Unoaked and bursting with ripe red-berried fruit, along with the region’s distinctive ‘garrigue’ herbal notes.
€12.95 down from €16.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
115. Oh La La! 2017 This unoaked Syrah-led blend is deep purple in colour with an expressive floral nose of red berry fruit and spiced aromas.
€16.95 Smooth Supple Red
116. Château de Girard Cuvée Arthur 2017 A soft and supple, unoaked Minervois. Plenty of crunchy dark bramble fruits and a touch of liquorice on the long finish.
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Faugères, Languedoc Based in Faugères, this charming estate is owned by an Irish wine goose, Isla Gordon and her Australian winemaking husband Paul. After meeting and working together in New Zealand, they came back to Europe to create their own wines. Meet Isla today.
117. Misterioso Faugères AOP 2014 A Languedoc red with dominant flavours of bramble fruit, with dark cherries, a sprinkle of spice and some gentle tannic structure.
€12.95 down from €16.95 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
118. Les Rabasses Faugères AOP 2016 A classic Languedoc blend of Grenache, Carignan & Syrah, this has blackberry and cherry fruit plus liquorice complemented by subtle oak notes.
€21.95 Rich Robust Red
119. Bousigue Faugères AOP 2016 Ripe bramble fruit and herbal aromas lead on to the palate which is rich and mouth filling with an exceptional soft and long finish.
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Domaine La Sarabande
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Gérard Bertrand Gérard has forged an international reputation for the wine growing estates and wines of the Languedoc region. Passionate about the local grape varieties, music and culture of the region of his birth, his wines are now familiar to us all.
120. Prima Nature Chardonnay 2018 An organic, vegan, no added sulphur, unoaked Chardonnay with fresh, elegant citrus, green apple and pear fruit flavours and soft acidity.
€16.95 Dry Refreshing White
121. Domaine de L’Aigle Chardonnay 2017 A cool-climate style Chardonnay, from high altitude vineyards in Limoux, this wine exudes finesse with stone fruit, subtle oak and a smooth texture.
€17.95 down from €20.95 Nov/Dec Rich Luscious White
122. Cigalus Blanc 2016 This flagship blend involving Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Viognier works like a dream with an enticing mix of nut, pear, grapefuit, peach and cream.
€38.00 Rich Luscious White
123. Prima Nature Merlot 2018 An organic, vegan, unoaked Merlot offering bright red berry fruit aromas and fresh acidity. Sweet, soft round tannins on the juicy finish.
€16.95
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124. Château Remaury 2018 A snapshot of how Minervois offers great value with plenty of smooth dark fruit but also that herbal twist which adds complexity and mystery.
€12.95 down from €14.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
125. Domaine de Villemajou 2017 A blend dominated by old vine Carignan and Syrah with plenty of juicy cranberry, bramble fruit and typical Languedoc herbs.
€16.95 down from €20.95 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
126. Cigalus Rouge 2017 This classy, seven-grape-blend has a beguiling mix of black fruits, plum and cedar spice with a charming warmth and complexity.
€39.95 (This wine will be discounted to €24.95 during our Fine Wine Sale in December. The discounted price is not available today).
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127. L’Hospitalet Grand Vin 2017 Intense aromas of sweet spices and dark berry fruit. The palate offers silky tannins enhancing the fruity freshness of the wine.
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Languedoc
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Gérard Bertrand cont.... Languedoc
128. Banyuls 2014 A rare gem, this is a raisiny, rich, sweet, fortified red with plenty of structure and hints of sandalwood, fig and dried cherry.
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Langlois–Château One of the Loire Valley’s very best producers, Langlois-Château is owned and run by Champagne House Bollinger, whose quality charter is applied rigorously to all the wines of this great estate.
129. L’extra par Langlois Crémant de Loire NV This delicious Chenin Blanc / Chardonnay blend is made in a very contemporary, fresh and fruity style.
€17.95 down from €19.95 Nov/Dec Crisp Elegant Sparkling
130. L’extra par Langlois Crémant de Loire Rosé NV Pale pink in colour, a touch of red berried ripeness mid palate with a lingeringly refreshing bubble.
€17.95 down from €19.95 Nov/Dec Crisp Elegant Sparkling
131. Château de Fontaine-Audon Sancerre 2018 A benchmark Sancerre, terrific purity of fruit, elderflower & piercing lemon peel freshness against a background of chalky minerality.
€19.95 down from €22.95 Nov/Dec Dry Refreshing White
132. Domaine Langlois-Château Saumur Blanc 2018 Chenin Blanc based Saumur is a joy and this is a typically wonderful refreshing green apple, honey and lemon scented crisp dry white.
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133. Langlois-Château Saumur Blanc Vieilles Vignes 2016 Chenin Blanc from old vines & oak fermentation combines to create a wine with intense honey, citrus fruit & nut with a creamy texture.
€26.95
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134. Langlois-Château Saumur-Champigny 2016 A fragrant wine with aromas of raspberry and blackcurrant leaf, a juicy palate with low tannin and fresh acidity.
€14.95 down from €16.95 Nov/Dec Juicy Lively Red
135. Langlois-Château Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil 2017 Engagingly aromatic, perfumed wine with notes of violet mixed with berry fruit; dark raspberry, medium weight, low tannin and fresh acidity.
€17.95
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Loire Valley
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Domaine Joel Delaunay Loire Valley
The Delaunay family have been farming the Touraine region of the Loire Valley for 5 generations. The estates 37 hectares is overseen by winemaker Thierry Delaunay since he took over from his father in 2003, producing incredibly pure and clean Sauvignon Blanc in their modern winery.
136. Joel Delaunay Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Exuberant Sauvignon Blanc packed to the brim with lively gooseberry & citrus fruit joined on the palate by mouth-wateringly acidity.
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The Boisset Collection Boisset is a family-owned collection of more than twenty historical & prestigious wineries including wineries in the Rhône Valley in France & the Napa Valley in California. Each property has its own approach to vineyard management & winemaking.
137. Réserve de Bonpas Côtes du Rhône 2018 This is textbook Côtes du Rhône; the classic mix of berry & cherry fruit with seamless tannins which make it brilliant with or without food.
€10.95 down from €14.95 Nov/Dec Juicy Lively Red
138. Sieur Alphonse Gigondas 2017 A neighbour to Châteauneuf-du-Pape that makes similar wines from multiple varieties, rich plummy fruit, smooth tannin & spice.
€21.95 down from €25.95 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
139. Domaine Herbert Bonpas Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2017 An impressive classic with a complex array of aromas including bramble fruit, herbal notes & liquorice combined with velvety tannins.
€34.95
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140. Raymond Family Classic Cabernet 2016 Concentrated flavours of blackberry, cassis and plum are perfectly balanced with subtle earthy undertones on the soft, approachable palate.
€29.95 Rich Robust Red
141. Raymond Field Blend 2015 This medium to full-bodied red has luscious flavours of ripe red berry fruit. Exceptional balance and a velvet texture.
€22.95 Rich Robust Red
142. Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon 40th Anniversary 2014 With flavours of blackcurrant and cocoa on the palate, this wine is juicy with melting tannins and a refreshing touch of mineral on the finish.
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Rhône / California
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Cave de Tain Rhône
This is one of the most highly respected Co-operatives in France. Based in the Northern Rhône in the town of Tain they specialise in the Syrah grape. They work tirelessly with their growers to ensure the highest quality of grapes are secured every year to makes their award-winning wine range.
143. Crozes-Hermitage 2017 Benchmark Crozes-Hermitage showing enticing aromas of raspberry and violet with light pepper and a fresh finish.
€18.95 down from €20.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
144. Saint-Joseph 2017 Textbook St. Joseph; medium-bodied with a peppery, black cherry/blackberry Northern Rhône Syrah profile.
€21.95 down from €23.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
145. Hermitage Grande Classique 2007 Bursting with black and red fruit flavours it also offers a deep spice and savoury complexity on the mid-palate before an epic long finish.
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Founded in 1925, the Rasteau winery is one of the oldest cellars in the Rhone Valley, and the leading producer within the Rasteau appellation. Ideally located in the heart of the Southern Rhone Valley, they produce robust wines of real character, reflecting the typicity of an exceptional terroir.
146. Ortas Côtes-du-Rhône Reserve 2018 Strawberry and plum fruit lead the way here but with a little tapenade like spice adding complexity & supported by soft, light tannins.
€14.95 Smooth Supple Red
147. Rasteau Prestige 2013 A terrific Rhône with rich, dark berry fruits, cherry, liquorice spice and savoury olive like aromas and velvety tannins.
€17.95 down from €19.95 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
148. Rasteau Les Hauts du Villages 2011
The top of the tree for Cave de Rasteau, this has satisfyingly rich soft strawberry fruits, plum, liquorice, a herbal note and silky palate.
€21.95 Rich Robust Red
149. Rasteau Signature 2011 An absolute delight, wonderfully concentrated flavours of sweet plums, raisins and liquorice which give way to rich spices and a warm finish.
€19.95 Sweet Powerful Red
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Cercle des Vignerons du Rhône Rhône
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J.M. Cazes Sélection Owners of Château Lynch-Bages, this important wine family also own other high-quality estates in key wine regions. The common thread is the elegance and stylish complexity of all the wines.
150. Domaine des Sénéchaux Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2018 White Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a rarity. Try it for its almond aromas, Williams pear and citrus like fruit combined with a creamy texture.
€36.95 Rich Luscious White
151. L’Ostal Estibals 2017 This is a high-quality wine, which is richly-textured with a wealth of ripe bramble fruit rounded out by subtle oak.
€16.95 Rich Robust Red
152. Domaine L’Ostal Le Grand Vin 2016 A Syrah-led blend so there’s plenty of blackberry and plum fruit, a touch of pepper & a herbal note added to by a little vanilla oak character.
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153. Domaine des Sénéchaux Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2016 An award-winning red with layers of concentrated soft ripe fruit, hints of spice & great balance and length.
€43.95 (This wine will be discounted to €29.95 during our Fine Wine Sale in Dec. The discounted price is not available today).
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154. Roquette & Cazes (Portugal) 2015 This classic Douro red blend is bursting with ripe bramble fruit & an excellent structure composed of powerful yet smooth tannins.
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Douro / Rhône / Languedoc
GERMANY Germany is home to the noble Riesling grape, it also successfully grows high quality Pinot Noir and other interesting varieties such as the red grape Dornfelder and the white grape Scheurebe. Some vineyard sites are so densely planted or located in such precarious locations, that gentle hand harvesting of the grapes into small traditional baskets is the only option for the growers. The benefit of this is that the grapes arrive at the winery in near perfect condition ready for long cool fermentations which concentrate flavours and aromas. German wines are one of the best kept secrets in the wine trade. Don’t be misled by the fluted bottle shape, the whites range from crisp bone dry styles to unctuous and rich, the reds are elegant, well balanced and pure. German wines age well and so are perfect for tucking away for a few years.
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Lingenfelder Estate A regular now at our Wine Festival, this is a great opportunity to experiment with the Lingenfelder family’s amazing Riesling and other aromatic whites. Located in the Pfalz region of Germany they practise sustainable grape farming. Meet Georg & Karl today.
155. Bird-label Riesling QbA 2018 An off-dry style of Riesling with a fresh acidity to balance the residual sugar. Plenty of crisp primary fruit and a soft peach finish.
€13.45 down from €15.45 Nov/Dec Dry Refreshing White
156. Hare-label Gewürztraminer QbA 2018 The nose screams Gewürztraminer, perfumed rose water or Turkish delight plus lychee and red apple on a soft off dry palate.
€15.45
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157. Scheurebe Kabinett Burgweg Single Vineyard 2013 Scheurebe’s signature flavour is always grapefruit, which this has, but also look for blackcurrant leaf aromas and an off dry palate.
€18.95
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158. Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2018 Trocken means this wine is dry, yet still bursting with citrus and apple fruit, however it remains elegant with stony minerality & a lemon-fresh finish.
€19.95 Dry Refreshing White
159. Fox Label Dornfelder QbA 2010 This light red shares many similarities with Pinot Noir; perfumed raspberry and cherry fruit with light tannins and fresh acidity.
€13.95 down from €15.95 Nov/Dec Juicy Lively Red
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Weingut Robert Weil Rheingau
Robert Weil are a family run winery based in the Rheingau. They have 90ha of their own sustainably managed vineyards, solely planted with the Riesling grape variety. These delicious wines represent the family’s unwavering commitment to quality and tradition.
160. Riesling Trocken 2018 A charming fruit-driven Riesling with tangy stone and citrus fruit flavours and a nice flinty note on the long finish.
€22.95 down from €24.95 Nov/Dec Dry Refreshing White
161. Riesling Kabinett 2017 Lighter in alcohol this wine offers bright acidity to balance the natural sweetness. Its lush exotic fruits would pair wonderfully with spicy food.
€28.95 Dry Refreshing White
162. Kiedrich Klosterberg Riesling Trocken 2017 A sublime and complex single-vineyard dry Riesling that shows superb elegance and a flinty mineral core.
€38.95 (This wine will be discounted to €34.95 during our Fine Wine Sale in Dec. The discounted price is not available today).
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163. Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling Auslese 37.5cl 2018 A refined and delicious Auslese. The sweet palate is balanced with a tart acidity and beguiling ripe stone fruit notes.
€58.00 Intense Rich Sweet
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ITALY From North to South including the Island of Sicily, Italy has an incredible array of wines on offer from both local and international grape varieties. Elegant dry whites from Soave, the sparkling wines of Prosecco, rich Primitivo from Puglia or intense sweet Vin Santo from Tuscany, there is truly a lifetime of discovery and experimentation. Along with diverse grape varieties, contrasting climates, varied terroir, and regional winemaking know how, Italy also has the food! Delicious Italian cuisine is truly the best way to experience and enjoy the aromas, flavours through the vast choice of wine available from Italy.
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Bertani Domains Going from strength to strength with Andrea Lonardi at the helm managing both the vineyards and winemaking, Bertani is innovating and raising the quality bar every year.
164. Puiattino Pinot Grigio 2018 A fresh & grassy nose with hints of green apples, leads to a palate which has a touch of honeyed richness but is dry, crisp, and steely.
€17.95 Dry Refreshing White
165. Puiatti Fun Sauvignon Blanc 2018 This Sauvignon is elegant with hints of grass and smoky minerality along with riper notes of apricot and white peach.
€18.95 Dry Refreshing White
166. Puiatti Lus Ribolla Gialla 2018 Working with the native Ribolla Gialla grape, this wine is light and refreshing, with aromas of grapefruit, lime with a long, mineral finish.
€17.95 Dry Refreshing White
167. Lugana Le Quaiare 2018 Single-vineyard Lugana, mineral-driven and complex, boasting subtle aromas of wild honey, ripe pear and fresh lemon zest.
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168. Valpolicella Ripasso Tenuta Novare 2016 Silk-smooth thanks to nine months ageing in oak, richer and fuller than many Ripassos, with delicious dark cherry and raisin fruit.
€19.95 Smooth Supple Red
169. San Leonino Governo all’uso Toscano 2017 Similar to Veneto’s Ripasso; semi-dried Sangiovese grapes deliver intense notes of ripe cassis, cherry & liquorice.
€18.95
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170. Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino 2013 A structured and powerful wine with masses of dark fruit and savoury richness, best with food and decanting.
€39.95 (This wine will be discounted to €34.95 during our Fine Wine Sale in Dec. The discounted price is not available today).
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Friuli / Veneto / Tuscany
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Ca’Di Rajo
Veneto
Ca’Di Rajo wines symbolise the valleys and vineyards of northern Italy. Mixing history and tradition they produce a range of wines across the Veneto specialising in quality sparkling wines.
171. Mitò Frizzante NV Delightfully fresh and easy drinking off-dry sparkling wine with plenty of bright peach and pear drop fruit flavours.
€9.00 down from €11.95 Nov/Dec Aromatic Fruity White
172. Montelvini Promosso DOC Prosecco Frizzante NV NEW Delicate aromas of pear and acacia flower, the palate is bright and fresh with good texture from the lees ageing.
€12.95 Aromatic Fruity Sparkling
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Ascheri Vineyards & Cellars Matteo Ascheri’s wines have a grace and charm that is almost Burgundian. Minimal intervention is the practice here, Matteo believes strongly in letting the grapes and the soil speak for themselves and the results are astounding. These are acoustic “unplugged” wines. Meet Giuseppe today.
173. Moscato d’Asti 2018 Lightly-sparkling and sweet, Moscato d’Asti is one of Piedmont’s signature wine styles, superb with fruit-based desserts.
€14.45
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174. Gavi del Comune di Gavi 2018 An absolute benchmark Gavi, this is floral and fresh in fruit profile, while perfect balance remains between acidity and fruit minerality.
€17.95 down from €19.95 Nov/Dec Dry Refreshing White
175. Langhe Arneis 2018 Arneis is a high-quality Piemontese grape, there is a sense of vineyard here as the ripe peachy fruit is underpinned by fine minerality.
€18.95
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176. Dolcetto d’Alba Nirane 2018 A lighter style of red that can be served slightly chilled which helps define the acidity & bright unoaked fruit flavours.
€18.95 Juicy Lively Red
177. Barbera d’Alba 2017 This is a complex, muti-layered Barbera with classic dark cherry & ripe raspberry fruit on a super-smooth palate, great balance & finesse.
€17.95 down from €19.95 Nov/Dec Juicy Lively Red
178. Langhe Nebbiolo San Giacomo 2017 Extremely elegant Nebiolo from Ascheri’s own vineyards, it shows beautiful balance between acidity, tannin and velvety preserved fruit.
€22.95 Rich Robust Red
179. Barolo 2015 Shows a roundness to the truffle & blackberry scented palate, so supple enough to enjoy now or cellar it to enjoy in the years to come.
€35.95 (This wine will be discounted to €24.95 during our Fine Wine Sale in Dec. The discounted price is not available today).
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Guerrieri Rizzardi Our ever popular friends from the Veneto are attending our Wine Festival once again. The wines are both amazingly diverse and interesting. Everything from Prosecco through to rich concentrated Amarone are on show.
180. Prosecco Spumante NV This extremely-refined extra-dry Prosecco; shows the perfect balance of white peach & ripe pear fruit with a fine crisp backbone.
€17.95 down from €20.95 Nov/Dec Aromatic Fruity Sparkling
181. Pinot Grigio 2018 A serious single-estate Pinot Grigio with honey, sweet spices & rich pear fruit. The finish is refreshingly crisp and dry.
€10.95 down from €14.95 Nov/Dec Dry Refreshing White
182. Costeggiola Soave 2017 This is a big step up from standard Soave with a superb-concentration of rich, ripe golden apple fruit and a gorgeous honeyed edge.
€15.45 Rich Luscious White
183. Munus 2016 One of our most popular Italian reds, this has layers of silky dark cherry and plum fruit perfectly complemented by the sweet spice.
€21.45 Juicy Lively Red
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184. Pojega Ripasso 2016 This silk-smooth Ripasso is made in an elegant style with pure wild-cherry fruit & sweet spice undercut with mocha notes.
€20.45 Rich Robust Red
185. Clos Roareti 2016 Single-vineyard ancient Merlot vines; rich, complex, and silk-smooth with ripe blackberry & raspberry fruit and a savoury undertone.
€19.95 down from €26.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
186. 3 Cru Amarone 2014 Classic Amarone; rich & complex with lots of dark black fruit, and boasts a savoury quality while retaining Rizzardi’s signature elegance.
€34.95 (This wine will be discounted to €24.95 during our Fine Wine Sale in Dec. The discounted price is not available today).
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187. Calcarole Amarone 2011 The pinnacle of Rizzardi’s award-winning wines, this is one of the most concentrated, long-lived and complex of all Amarones.
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Icario Winery l Tuscany Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is one of Tuscany’s hidden gems, producing wines primarily with the Sangiovese grape variety. If you are a lover of Chianti and Brunello, then you will love Icario’s vibrant and exciting range of food-friendly Italian wines.
188. Rosso di Montepulciano 2016 The Sangiovese fruit is softened by the addition of Merlot and 6 months ageing in large oak barrels.
€19.95 Smooth Supple Red
189. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2013 Intense and complex with flavours of dark cherry and plums. 18 months in oak casks give an earthy and balsamic note.
€22.95 down from €25.95 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
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MGM Mondo del Vino A family business who are growing grapes and making wines in multiple locations across Italy. Fruit-driven modern winemaking is at the heart of this company as well as flying the flag for some lesser known, interesting wine regions.
190. Angelo Pinot Grigio 2018 Refreshing Pinot Grigio with hints of pear and citrus along and a touch of spice, refreshingly-dry finish.
€11.95 Dry Refreshing White
191. Giacondi Casa Vino Bianco NV Fruit-driven with pronounced floral aromas and plenty of ripe peach & apple fruit on the palate.
€8.95 Dry Refreshing White
192. Giacondi Casa Vino Rosso NV With fruit from vineyards across southern Italy, silk-smooth & medium-bodied with ripe plum & cherry fruit.
€8.95 Juicy Lively Red
193. Asio Otus Vino Varietale d’Italia NV Dark, full bodied and spicy, this is produced from an enticing blend of super-ripe, southern Italian Merlot, Cabernet and Shiraz.
€15.95 Rich Robust Red
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194. Luna Argenta Negroamaro Primitivo Puglia IGT 2018 Intense aromas of crushed blackberry & black cherry with notes of vanilla, cinnamon spice and hints of mocha.
€12.95 down from €18.45 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
195. Rinforzo Primitivo Salento IGT 2017 This opulent, full-bodied red is rich, complex with flavours of blackberry jam, prunes, dark chocolate and Mediterranean herbs.
€14.95 down from €20.95 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
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Mionetto Veneto
Founded in 1887 by Francesco Mionetto in the small village of Valdobbiadene, Mionetto has been the pre-eminent name known for quality for over 125 years. In the heart of the Prosecco region, Mionetto produces class-leading wines.
196. La Pieve Prosecco DOC Frizzante NV With delicious creamy, peach and pear fruit, this is a really easy-going affordable style of Prosecco- ideal as an aperitif.
€12.45 Aromatic Fruity Sparkling
197. Mionetto Vivo NV Vivo has aromas of ripe pear and white peach and is a little richer on the palate than most Prosecco.
€17.95
Aromatic Fruity Sparkling
198. Mionetto Vivo Rosé NV Rich & frothy in style with vibrant raspberry and red cherry fruit and an underlying floral character.
€18.95 Aromatic Fruity Sparkling
199. Mionetto MO DOC Treviso NV With wonderfully pure pear and melon flavours, this is crisp and clean with a long, dry, complex finish.
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McLaren Vale
Wingara Group are an eclectic collection of new generation wines from family owned estates across Australia under the same parent company as Mionetto. These La La Land wines use international grape varieties which thrive in the warm climate of Murray River Victoria, creating a range of flavoursome and generous wines.
200. La La Land Tempranillo 2016 A juicy soft full-flavoured Tempranillo with rich red berry and black plum flavours. Hints of oak and spice on the warm fruit finish.
€16.95
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201. La La Land Malbec 2016 Bold Malbec flavours of forest fruit and black cherry are lifted by a hint of toast and subtle exotic spice.
€16.95 Smooth Supple Red
202. Katnook The Caledonian Cabernet Shiraz 2017 Richly layered dark berry fruit: blackberry, mulberry and spiced plum, enhanced with vanilla and fine, lingering tannins.
€46.00 (This wine will be discounted to €24.95 during our Fine Wine Sale in Dec. The discounted price is not available today).
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Musella Winery One of the leading Amarone families, Musella are at the top of their game. The property is family-owned and run with Enrico Raber making the wines and the vineyards are fully organic with the overall estate now certified as Biodynamic. Meet Enrico today.
203. Valpolicella Superiore 2017 Made in a traditional style, with flavours of spiced cherry, plum and tea leaf, all framed by well-meshed tannins and subtle acidity.
€19.95
Juicy Lively Red
204. Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2016 As one of the finest made in the region, Musella’s Ripasso is dense with dark cherry fruit, silky smooth yet still finely structured.
€20.95 down from €22.95 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
205. Amarone della Valpolicella 2013 A powerful, concentrated, richly-textured Amarone with lashings of raisined dark fruit and the savoury complexity of generous oak.
€41.95 Rich Robust Red
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206. Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva 2012 A powerful, concentrated, richly-textured Amarone with lashings of raisined dark fruit and the savoury complexity of generous oak.
€52.00 (This wine will be discounted to €45.00 during our Fine Wine Sale in December. The discounted price is not available today).
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San Felice At San Felice the search for quality has always been of paramount importance. This has encouraged new initiatives from the planting of its vineyards to technological innovations in the cellar & experimentation with ancient grape varieties.
207. Contrada Toscana 2017 Modern take on a Tuscan wine; excellent fruit with a mouth-watering wild cherry accent. Good structure, balanced acidity.
€15.95 Juicy Lively Red
208. Chianti Classico 2017 Unmistakably Chianti with intense morello cherry, black tea and a touch of spice, all wrapped up in classic Chianti freshness.
€18.45
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209. Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva 2015 Great concentration; boasting typical Sangiovese black cherry character, this is as authentic as Chianti Classico gets.
€19.95 down from €22.95 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
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210. Il Grigio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2015 This is rich, full-bodied & firmly-structured yet velvet-smooth. Ripe black cherry & cassis with undertones of tea, spice & leather.
€34.95 (This wine will be discounted to €29.95 during our Fine Wine Sale in December. The discounted price is not available today).
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211. Campogiovanni Brunello di Montalcino 2014 Structured and powerful with masses of dark fruit and savoury richness underpinned by elegant sweet fruit, can age for years.
€41.95 down from €47.00 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
212. Vin Santo 2009 Raisined-grapes and barrel-aged for 5 years in a Tuscan loft, sweet with intense flavours of raisin, walnut & candied lemon peel.
€17.45 down from €19.45 Nov/Dec Sweet Complex Amber
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Tenute Rubino l Salento The Tenute Rubino family project was started in the 80’s by Tommaso Rubino, who was a firm believer in Salento’s potential. Since then many innovations have been implemented both in the vineyards and the winemaking, including building a brand new, modern winery.
213. Marmorelle Rosso 2016 Richly textured red wine with an abundance of ripe fruit; cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry & blackberry with hints of nutmeg and cocoa.
€17.95 Smooth Supple Red
214. Punta Aquila 2017 100% Primitivo, this wine sings with mouth-watering wild cherry fruit, subtle oak and soft spice.
€14.95 down from €18.95 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
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The Wine People This is a progressive family business who specialise in Sicilian wines but offer a comprehensive range from around Italy. On show today, their bright Prosecco, delicious Chianti and fine Sicilian wines.
215. Arcobello Prosecco Frizzante NV All you want from a good Prosecco, frothy bubbles, pear & peach fruit and soft acidity making it very approachable.
€11.95 or 2 for €20 Nov/Dec Aromatic Fruity Sparkling
216. Cortese Nostru Catarratto Lucido 2017 Organic white from Sicily, made from the local Catarratto grape, elegant & intense with hints of tropical fruit.
€14.95
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217. Cortese Nostru Nerello Mascalese 2018 Organic Sicilian red made from the native Nerello Mascalese grapes & grown on volcanic soils, the wine is rich and silky.
€12.95 down from €14.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
218. Cortese Nostru Nero d’Avola No Sulphur Added 2018 Unoaked and boasting dark black fruits and a rich mouthfeel from lees ageing- pure and silky with fine acidity and soft tannins.
€14.95
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219. Nero Oro 2018 This is a bright and fruit-driven modern Nero d’Avola, with buckets of vibrant dark cherry and plum fruit, balanced with good structure.
€15.95 Rich Robust Red
220. Volpetto Chianti Riserva 2015 Made by the award-winning winemaker, Stefano Chioccioli: silk-smooth & packed with juicy, ripe red-berried fruit.
€11.95 down from €19.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
221. Colpasso Nero d’Avola Appassimento 2018 Made using a portion of semi-dried grapes to add a layer of richness and complexity to the dark fruit flavours and spice.
€15.95 Rich Robust Red
222. Tajapiera Amarone della Valpolicella 2016 Beautiful, classic black cherry and plum fruit flavours with a chocolate and coffee complexity on the finish.
€22.95 (This wine will be discounted to €19.95 from the 25th of November. The discounted price is not available today).
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Sicily / Tuscany / Veneto/ Abruzzo
NEW ZEALAND Home of the heroic “All Blacks”, this small country also seriously punches above its weight in wine. Dominated by Marlborough and Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand has taken on the wine world with its exuberant, zesty, exotic take on Sauvignon Blanc. However, don’t stop at Sauvignon, if you are a fan of New Zealand also seek out other aromatic white grape varieties that they do well – Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer, and on the reds Pinot Noir is the hot ticket. Moving further North and therefore slightly warmer, in terms of climate - think about Waiheke Island, which offers complex Chardonnays and structured, powerful reds from Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
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Foley Family Wines Marlborough
A family-owned wine business focused on high-quality wines that are representative of their specific region and growing conditions. The family own both vineyard sites and winery so can control quality from the grape vine through to the final bottling.
223. Boatshed Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Classic Marlborough Sauvignon; aromas of passionfruit & gooseberry followed by refreshing citrus & stone fruit flavours with a crisp finish.
€16.95 Aromatic Fruity White
224. Dashwood Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 A well-defined flinty, mineral character is allied to stone fruit, citrus and fresh tropical flavours that linger on through the crisp finish.
€17.95 Aromatic Fruity White
225. Russian Jack Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Deliciously vibrant with oodles of lifted grassy aromatics, the palate is crisp & refreshing, reminiscent of nettles and hawthorn.
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Insight Wines Firmly established as one of our favourite Sauvignon Blancs from Marlborough, New Zealand, the array of other aromatic wines: Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer are well worth trying. These styles work especially well with Asian foods.
226. Insight Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2018 A vibrantly fruity and grassy Sauvignon with tropical fruit notes undercut by amazing levels of minerality on the fresh, crisp finish.
€12.95 down from €18.95 Nov/Dec Aromatic Fruity White
227. Insight Single Vineyard Dry Riesling 2017 Classic Riesling nose of zesty citrus fruit undercut by minerality. Crisp & juicy, the palate has vibrant tropical fruit and a long mineral finish.
€16.95 Aromatic Fruity White
228. Insight Single Vineyard Pinot Gris 2014 Delightfully-aromatic & richly textured, incredibly complex & fruit-driven with sumptuous stone-fruit characters of nectarine, apricot and quince.
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229. Insight Single Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2018 Off-dry and aromatic, this is a luscious, vibrant, fruit & spice-led wine with a perfect balance of spicy richness and crisp citrus finish.
€16.95 Aromatic Fruity White
230. Insight Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018 A superb, silky Pinot Noir, it is sublime in its purity of red berry fruit backed up by savoury complexity and clever use of oak.
€20.95 Juicy Lively Red
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Sacred Hill Vineyards Hawke’s Bay
Brothers David and Mark Mason, and winemaker Tony Bish, founded Sacred Hill Vineyards in Hawke’s Bay in 1986. Their range of richly-flavoured and textural red wines come from grapes grown on the famous Gimblett Gravels. Traditional French styles with a distinct Kiwi twist.
231. Reserve Merlot 2018 This Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon blend offers delightful notes of lifted red and black fruits, liquorice and pencil-shaving aromas.
€19.95 Smooth Supple Red
232. Reserve Syrah 2017 Aromas of dark chocolate, cranberries and wild thyme. The palate has fresh acidity to balance the dark berries and flavoursome spice.
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The great fortified and table wines of the Douro continue to stand proudly on the world’s wine stage. However, Portugal is poised to really take off driven by the non-classic areas which are offering modern stylish wine at very accessible prices. Portugal has plenty of interesting native grapes to offer, the sun to ripen these grapes and in some regions cooling sea breezes which are so important for grape aromas and therefore wine aromas. The winemaking is innovative and modern, the wine styles are international but are nuanced with local textures and flavours. We are certainly going to be hearing more about and drinking more Portuguese wines over the next few years – watch this space...
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J. Portugal Ramos Vinhos When João Portugal Ramos began his career as a winemaker, the Alentejo region was still widely unknown. Today it’s fair to say that nobody has done as much for the region’s promotion and reputation within the wine world as João Portugal Ramos.
233. Pouca Roupa Branco 2017 A blend of local grape varieties & a splash of Sauvignon helps the balance between the ripe, tropical fruit and the zesty finish.
€14.95 Aromatic Fruity White
234. Pouca Roupa Tinto 2015 With its soft ripe bramble fruit, smooth texture and well-integrated tannins, its Southern Portuguese sunshine in the glass.
€14.95
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235. Ramos Reserva 2017 A blend of native Alentejo grapes plus a touch of Syrah for added depth, this has ripe red-berried fruit with a hint of spice.
€10.95 down from €15.45 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
236. S&R Douro 2017 The Douro Valley is regarded as one of the best red wine making regions of the world. This has ripe fruit, freshness & integrated tannins.
€16.95 Smooth Supple Red
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237. Tons de Duorum Tinto 2017 This characterful Portuguese red has lashings of ripe blackberry and damson fruit wrappedup in a silk-smooth palate.
€15.45 Smooth Supple Red
238. Duorum Colheita 2016 Combining power and elegance, Duorum displays great balance, with succulent darkberried fruit, fine tannins and a long finish.
€18.45
Rich Robust Red
239. Duorum Port LBV 2014 Intensely fruity and spicy, yet thanks to being at the drier end of the spectrum, Duorum LBV remains an extremely elegant Port.
€23.95 down from €25.95 Nov/Dec Sweet Powerful Red
240. Duorum Vintage Port 2013 A beautifully perfumed Touriga Nacional, with rich blackberry fruit followed by fine and ripe tannins.
€51.95 Sweet Powerful Red
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Vidigal Wines / Boas Quintas Based outside Lisbon in Portugal, Vidigal is the winery from where our easy drinking red Porta 6 hails. Apart from the exciting blend of indigenous grape varieties, the take me anywhere street art labels really set these wines up for the parties.
241. Júlia Florista Branco NV This fresh and fruity blend of native grape varieties, has green apple and citrus flavours with a crisp, clean finish.
€8.00 down from €9.95 Nov/Dec Dry Refreshing White
242. Júlia Florista Tinto NV Un-oaked and fruit-driven, and made using traditional grape varieties, this is soft and smooth with juicy red-berry fruit.
€8.00 down from €9.95 Nov/Dec Juicy Lively Red
243. Porta 6 Branco 2018 This interesting blend of native grape varieties is full-flavoured with citrus and tropical fruit notes.
€12.95
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244. Porta 6 Tinto 2017 Made from traditional Portuguese varieties, this is a super-smooth modern red jam-packed with ripe bramble fruit.
€10.00 down from €12.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
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245. Porta 6 Reserva 2017 Rich & smooth, without being heavy and with dark plummy fruit, very well-balanced & thoroughly delicious.
€12.95 down from €15.95 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
246. Fonte Do Ouro Dão Branco 2018 The fresh palate boasts tropical and citrus fruit flavours before a pleasing chalky minerality on the long finish.
€13.95 down from €16.95 Nov/Dec Aromatic Fruity White
247. Fonte Do Ouro Dão Tinto 2017 Aromas of ripe red berry fruits, toasty oak and earl grey tea. Full-bodied palate with elegant tannins & smooth, persistent finish.
€13.95 down from €16.95 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
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Symington Family Estates Symington Family Estates are the leading producers of premium quality Ports. The combined sales of the family’s Port companies make up over a third of all premium Port sold throughout the world. Symington Family Estates are responsible for some of the Douro Valley’s finest wines
248. Altano DOC Branco 2017 Intriguing white bursting with tropical fruits, combined with hints of green apple and citrus, herbaceous clean finish.
€14.95 Aromatic Fruity White
249. Altano DOC Tinto 2016 A thoroughly delicious red from the Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, Altano has intense ripe berry flavours & a lifted floral nose.
€13.45
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250. Altano DOC Organic 2017 A beautifully balanced, very pure, organic red bursting with the dark berry fruit we expect from Douro valley.
€12.95 down from €17.45 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
251. Smith Woodhouse Fine Ruby Port NV This Fine Ruby is a blend of young ports from different harvests. Blended to the house style, with fine structure and elegance.
€13.95 down from €15.95 Nov/Dec Sweet Powerful Red
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252. Smith Woodhouse LBV Port 2007 A classic LBV Port with rich mouth-filling flavours of ripe black berried fruit, balanced by notes of dark chocolate and firm tannins.
€26.95 down from €30.45 Nov/Dec Sweet Powerful Red
253. Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port 2003 With outstanding length and structure, this is drier than most Vintage Ports while still retaining the characteristic opulent rich style.
€75.00 Sweet Powerful Red
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Taylor’s, Fonseca, Croft Ports Taylor’s, Fonseca and Croft are three of the most revered names in the world of Port. For many Taylor’s is the archetypal Port house and its wines the quintessential Ports. Fonseca is one of the great port lodges, producing the most exotic and most complex Port and Croft, founded over four centuries ago can proudly distinguish itself as one of the longest established traditional wine companies.
254. Taylor’s Chip Dry White Port NV Try this with tonic water, wonderfully fresh fruit flavours with an elegant, complex nuttiness and an appetisingly crisp dry finish.
€28.95 Dry Refreshing White
255. Croft Pink NV A blend of the traditional port grapes, the Pink has a cool, 7-day fermentation to preserve the red berry character.
€19.95
Ripe Fruity Rosé
256. Taylor’s 10 Year Old Tawny NV A blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela. Matured for 10 years.
€28.95 down from €30.95 Nov/Dec Sweet Complex Amber
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257. Fonseca Bin No.27 NV Drawing on wines from the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior, Fonseca have created a smooth, full bodied and densely fruity blend.
€19.95 Sweet Powerful Red
258. Fonseca Guimaraens 1996 Fonseca’s excellent single Quinta Port gives a flavour of one of the greatest port houses. Full-bodied, complex and multi-layered.
€44.95 down from €51.95 Nov/Dec Sweet Powerful Red
259. Taylor’s Limited Edition NV Dense, luscious, & wonderfully smooth, mellow flavours of butterscotch & molasses merge with rich red berry flavours.
€45.95 down from €47.95 Nov/Dec Sweet Powerful Red
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SOUTH AFRICA South Africa is a great option for everyday drinking good value red and white wines as well as more premium single estate wines. Modern Shiraz and Pinotage are supple, fruit-driven and not overly tannic. Whilst for the whites, originally from the Loire Valley, the Chenin Blanc grape offers fresh, crisp refreshing wines with a rich creamy mid-palate. Also look out for Sauvignon which is made in a style we love. For the reds, although laden with ripe fruit, the winemaking style is European facing and makes an interesting change. For lovers of fruit but with the elegant definition of acidity as well-integrated tannins South Africa has it all.
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Ken Forrester Stellenbosch
Ken Forrester has been farming his 36 hectares of vineyards since he bought his farm in 1993. Following Biodiversity & Wine Initiative practises in the vineyard, the wines are fermented in a combination of oak and stainless steel, producing an exquisite range of characterful varietal wines.
260. Petit Chardonnay 2018 Creamy textured, medium-bodied palate with kiwi and tropical fruit flavours before a long-lasting floral and zesty lime flavoured finish.
€14.95
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261. Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2018 The grapes are sourced from 3 vineyard sites, across Stellenbosch, each giving a different nuance to the flavour complexity.
€17.95
Aromatic Fruity White
262. Reserve Chenin Blanc 2018 Made with old vines and partially barrelfermented to give a wonderfully rich and complex palate.
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Agter-Paarl The M.A.N. Vintners team are involved in winemaking projects across South Africa. With M.A.N. Vintners three friends have come together to create stunning wines in a local co-operative making use of the high quality grapes available from local grape farms.
263. Bellow’s Rock Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Multi-layered & bursting with ripe fruit & pungent herby aromatics, leading to a crisp, clean finish, a beautifully-balanced Sauvignon.
€10.00 down from €14.95 Nov/Dec Aromatic Fruity White
264. Bellow’s Rock Chenin Blanc 2018 A seriously good Chenin Blanc from coastal vineyards, this has intense, super-concentrated fruit and a huge, palate lifting finish.
€15.95 Aromatic Fruity White
265. Bellow’s Rock Pinotage 2017 This is South Africa’s signature grape; Pinotage as it should be, juicy, full-flavoured, bright berried red with a super smooth palate feel.
€15.45
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266. Bellow’s Rock Syrah 2017 Wonderfully pure and ripe, black-berried fruit, though not in any way jammy, a touch of oak rounds-off a silk-smooth palate.
€9.95 down from €15.45 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
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Cemented on the vinous map by Rioja, modern Spain has much to offer; crisp, dry whites from Galicia made from the Albariùo grape to rich robust red wines from Priorat. There are a vast array of styles, grapes and wines available with new upcoming regions emerging. Many wineries are family-owned and have been in the same family for generations so the same passion, knowledge and experience seen in France can also be experienced in Spain. Innovation is also at the forefront of Spain’s wine agenda both in the vineyard and in the wineries, all of which is focused towards improving overall wine quality, and whilst Spain offers great value it also offers stylish high-end wines that are worth investing in.
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Agro de Bazàn Rías Baixas
Granbazan’s Contrapunto is one of our all-time favourite and top-selling Albariños. This crisp refreshing Albariño is perfect for spring and summer drinking. At this table you will also find an interesting oaked Albariño, showcasing the versatility of this grape variety.
267. Contrapunto Albariño 2018 Attractive pear, peach and lemon fruit with a chalky mineral streak and a zesty almost saline tangy finish.
€12.95 down from €18.45 Nov/Dec Dry Refreshing White
268. Granbazán Etiqueta Verde 2017 This wine displays a lovely mix of green apple and citrus fruit with under-lying grassy notes. The finish is zesty and fresh.
€14.95 down from €19.95 Nov/Dec Dry Refreshing White
269. Granbazán Limousin 2015 Oak-ageing adds complexity and texture to this wine which shows red apple, pear and lemon fruit with nutty undertones.
€29.95
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Bodegas Luzón Jumilla is currently trendy in Spain and Bodegas Luzón is one of the most cutting-edge producers in the region. Benefitting from a continental climate located close to the Mediterranean coast, rich robust reds are the genre.
270. Luzón Solana 2018 An excellent Southern Spanish red, full of ripe red fruits, mulberry, liquorice and a little tannin on a smooth palate.
€9.00 down from €13.45 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
271. Bodegas Luzón Verde 2018 Organically grown this wine is alive, clean and fleshy, good fruitiness & balanced by ripe fruit with pleasant persistence.
€12.95 Juicy Lively Red
272. Luzón Coleccíon Monastrell 2017 From the exciting, up-coming region of Jumilla, this great value red has plenty of plummy fruit and gentle spice with a rich supple palate.
€12.95
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273. Luzón Coleccíon Crianza 2016 The addition of Cabernet to the local Monastrell adds some blackcurrant and tannin to the mix alongside plum and liquorice.
€15.95
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274. Altos de Luzón 2016 Monastrell, Tempranillo and Cabernet aged in oak combine to give blackcurrant and plum fruit with liquorice and a vanilla note.
€14.95 down from €19.95 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
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Bodegas Paco & Lola Rías Baixas
Founded in 2005 by a group of independent winegrowers, Paco & Lola are one of the most highlyregarded co-operatives in the Rías Baixas DO. This allows the winemaker to access some of the best fruit of the region and from day one sustainable farming has been of paramount importance to this innovative cellar.
275. Viña Vedra Albariño 2018 Made with grapes grown in sustainablymanaged vineyards, bursting with vibrant green fruit and a zesty finish, this wine is a must-try.
€16.95 Dry Refreshing White
276. Follas Novas Albariño 2018 A beautifully aromatic Albariño with floral notes, peach, pear and lemon with a bone-dry palate with a refreshingly-zesty citrus edge to the finish.
€14.95 down from €18.95 Nov/Dec Dry Refreshing White
277. Ophalum Albariño 2018 Our new Albariño with bright greengage and citrus fruit flavours before a tropical and lime finish.
€18.95
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Montilla-Moriles Toro Albalá’s characterful wines are made in traditional Andalucían methods in an old electric power plant. If you enjoy fortified wines you will love their exciting range.
278. Fino Electrico del Lagar 50cl NV Aged for an extended period in the old Soleras this is a rich silky fino with a lingering salinity on the long finish.
€15.95 Bone Dry White
279. Marqués de Poley Amontillado Viejísimo Solera 1922 50cl NV From a foundation solera this wine is persistent and intense with a deep almond and hazelnut character before a long dried fruit finish.
€43.95
Nutty Dry Amber
280. Marqués de Poley Oloroso 50cl NV With an average of 15 years ageing in solera, this wine is aromatic, powerful and complex with deep ripe fruits, rich toffee and vanilla aromas.
€19.95
Nutty Dry Amber
281. Don PX Vintage 37.5cl 1990 A rare style of wine, this vintage Pedro Ximenez is intense and sweet without being cloying. Persistent finish with aromas of coffee and figs.
€26.95 down from €29.95 Nov/Dec Intense Rich Sweet
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Bodegas Toro Albalá
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Rías Baixas / Priorat / Costers del Segre
Patrick set up his business so that he could hand pick some of the most interesting small family wineries in Spain to work with. Each winery he represents are completely focused on their vineyards and the style of wines they can produce. Meet the owner, Patrick Webb today.
282. Lagar de Costa Albariño 2018 An alluring Albariño with a nose of ripe Williams pear mingling with peach and floral notes backed up a by a zingy lemon juice fresh palate.
€16.95 down from €19.95 Nov/Dec Dry Refreshing White
283. Petit Saó 2015 An interesting blend of Tempranillo, Grenache and Cabernet full of soft red fruits plus blackcurrant and on the palate cherries.
€15.95 Rich Robust Red
284. Saó Abrivat 2014 This blend of local and international varieties with intense fruit mixed with a graphite mineral note and epic length.
€20.95 Rich Robust Red
285. Lo Món Priorat 2014 This well-structured yet elegant Priorat has delicious ripe black-berried fruit perfectly balanced by the fresh mineral finish.
€25.95 down from €27.95 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
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Coast to Coast Wines
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Finca La Estacada Castilla La Mancha
Founded in 2001 by the Cantarero Rodríguez family, Finca la Estacada is a modern family winery located in the village of Cuenca. This being the coolest region of La Mancha allows the Finca to produce wines not just with plenty of ripe fruit, but also with elegance.
286. Ocho y Medio Malbec 2018 Unusual to see Malbec from Spain, so well worth investigating this juicy red which is packed with plummy ripe fruits & soft integrated tannin.
€10.00 down from €12.95 Nov/Dec Juicy Lively Red
287. Finca La Estacada 6 Months Oak 2017 Made from Tempranillo, this is a deep coloured red with ripe tannins and hints of vanillla from six months age in oak barrels.
€12.95 Smooth Supple Red
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The De Alberto Winery is located in a historic old farmhouse founded by the Dominicans in the 17th century. Their vineyards are at the heart of the Rueda DO, and working with the local Verdejo variety, the de Alberto team produce incredibly crisp, refreshing and elegant white wines.
288. De Alberto Organic Verdejo 2018 An intensely fruity wine with aromas of melon, fresh-cut grass, fennel and apple. Persistent, full-bodied, with a crisp, dry, long aftertaste.
€12.95 down from €14.95 Nov/Dec Aromatic Fruity White
289. Monasterio de Palazuelos Verdejo 2017 An intensely fruity wine with aromas of melon, fresh-cut grass, fennel and apple. Persistent, full-bodied, with a crisp, dry, long aftertaste.
€13.95 Aromatic Fruity White
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Hijos De Alberto Gutiérrez S.A. l Rueda
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Galicia Group Ourense
The Galicia Group is a family-run business, producing wines across northern Spain. Based in Ourense in Galicia, they specialise in wines from that region with their richly-textured, lees-aged Albariño now established as a firm favourite amongst our customers and staff.
290. A Vaca Cuca Albariño 2018 An aromatic and fruity Albariño with distinctive greengage and citrus fruit flavours before a complex saline note on the long, fresh finish.
€14.95 down from €19.95 Nov/Dec Aromatic Fruity White
291. Rubiejo Barrique Ribera del Duero 2018 A Tempranillo with intense dark berry fruit and a structured palate, accented with a toast and sweet spiced oak note.
€16.95 down from €18.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
292. Rubiejo Crianza Ribera del Duero 2015 An intense and powerful wine with wild cherry fruit flavours and a distinct toffee and vanilla character from 14 months in American & French oak.
€24.95
Rich Robust Red
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The Haciendas Wine Company Working with the philosophy of making a traditional wine with a modern twist and the joining of Rioja wine-making tradition with the most innovative techniques result in balanced wines that age well and are very food friendly.
293. Valhondo Brut Cava NV A classic Cava blend of Macabeo, Parellada & Xarel-lo grapes, dry and refreshing with crisp apple aromas and a hint of toast on the palate.
€14.95 down from €17.95 Nov/Dec Crisp Elegant Sparkling
294. Valhondo Brut Rosé NV A Colorino, Mourvèdre, Pinot Noir blend, this delicious Rosé is bursting with strawberry and cherry fruit.
€14.95 down from €17.95 Nov/Dec Crisp Elegant Sparkling
295. Marqués de la Concordia Reserva 2014 Aged in French & American oak for 24 months, it displays red berried fruit, well-integrated oak and a touch of spice all wrapped up in velvety tannins.
€18.95
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296. Marques de Griñon Crianza 2012 Delicious, with a predominance of sweet spice and vanilla notes from the extended oak ageing and fine red berry fruit on the long finish.
€10.00 down from €16.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
297. Federico Paternia Gran Reserva Rioja 2011 A wonderful example of classic Rioja Gran Reserva with plenty of bramble fruits, toasty vanilla and warming spice from the long oak ageing.
€24.95 Rich Robust Red
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Cava / Rioja
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Monte Real / Bodegas Riojanas Based in Cenicero Rioja, Monte Real farm 300 hectares of Tempranillo vineyards with the objective of making modern fruit driven Rioja. They can trace their heritage back over 100 years and this coupled with a modern winery allows them to straddle tradition and innovation.
298. Veiga Naum Albariño 2017 This is a deliciously aromatic expression of the Albariño Grape, with lots of lime, lemon, pear and a hint of warmer fruit.
€18.45 Dry Refreshing White
299. Monte Real Tempranillo 2017 The youthful end of the Rioja spectrum so the fruit character is vibrant and black with plum too and a quite subtly-spiced undertone.
€14.95 Juicy Lively Red
300. Monte Real Rioja Crianza 2015 100% Tempranillo, cherry & blackberry fruit on the nose, underpinned by notes of cocoa and cedar on a silky-smooth palate.
€16.95
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301. Monte Real Rioja Reserva 2014 Light colour but plenty of fruit on the nose including blackberry and cherry supported by toasty notes with full-palate showing vanilla.
€12.95 down from €21.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
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302. Monte Real Gran Reserva 2011 A seriously refined Rioja with a core of mulberry & strawberry fruit, oak vanilla & a savoury leathery note from ageing.
€33.95 Rich Robust Red
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Rioja / Rías Baixas
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Marqués de Murrieta Marqués de Murrieta who are one of the most historic and iconic producers in Rioja. A modern winemaking philosophy prevails, with a healthy respect for tradition across a stunning range of wines with all grapes coming from their own estates.
303. Pazo Barrantes Albariño 2017 A classic Albariño offering conference pear and lemon peel fruit on nose and palate and bone dry with tangy fresh acidity on the finish.
€22.95 Dry Refreshing White
304. La Comtesse de Pazo Barrantes 2016 Beautiful varietal fruit including pear, apple and lemon is enhanced by fermenting in large old oak giving extra weight & a creamy texture.
€45.00 (This wine will be discounted to €39.95 during our Fine Wine Sale in December. The discounted price is not available today).
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305. Capellanía 2014 A benchmark oaked white Rioja showing an almondy marzipan and nougat nose with a richly textured, nutty dry palate.
€29.95 Rich Luscious White
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306. Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2015 A serious Reserva redolent of soft strawberry fruit, some toasty oak and vanilla, with an incredibly rich, long, supple palate.
€21.95 down from €24.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
307. Marqués de Murrieta Gran Reserva 2012 The nose shows a touch of raisin alongside plenty of berry fruit, some vanilla and a slight savoury note.
€49.95 Smooth Supple Red
308. Dalmau 2013 Some Cabernet in the mix and French oak makes for blacker fruit flavours than usual plus cedar-like spice with some tannin on the long palate.
€57.00 Rich Robust Red
309. Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2009 A real classy wine with elegant plum and strawberry fruit augmented by cedar spice with a firm structured palate of terrific length.
€100.00 (This wine will be discounted to €90.00 during our Fine Wine Sale in Dec. The discounted price is not available today).
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Pazo do Mar
Monterrei / Ribeiro Pazo do Mar own vineyards across Galicia, a family-owned business they are focused on growing native grape varieties. With more than forty hectares, they focus on making elegant wines true to their growing location.
310. Alma de Blanco Godello 2018 A wonderfully fresh lively wine with aromas and flavours of green apple, pineapple and lime zest with depth & richness of palate.
€11.95 down from €14.95 Nov/Dec Dry Refreshing White
311. Pazo do Mar Expresion Treixadura 2017 Classic cool-climate fruit profile of green apple and citrus, with nice underlying stone fruit and floral notes.
€16.95 Dry Refreshing White
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Tandem This small family-owned winery from Navarra are making some of the most exciting wines in Spain. Owner Jose María is here today and will welcome the chance to explain their quality philosophy in both the vineyard and the cellar. Meet Jose María today.
312. Rós 2018 A joint venture with O’Briens Wine Director, Lynne Coyle MW. Crisp and elegant with an aromatic bouquet, it boasts plenty of ripe red fruits on the palate.
€16.95
Elegant Crisp Rosé
313. Inmácula 2016 A delicious oak fermented Viura and Viognier blend with the latter providing the distinctive pear and peach aromatics.
€14.95
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314. Inmune 2017 Made from a special selection of old-vine grapes, this is a powerful expressinon of Garnacha, with dark berry fruit and a welldefined structure.
€15.95
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315. Ars in Vitro 2016 An unfiltered, unoaked wine that punches way above its weight with juicy fruit, a savoury fragrance and amazingly silky palate.
€10.95 down from €14.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
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316. Ars Nova 2013 Bordeaux varieties Cabernet and Merlot add a tannic backbone and blackcurrant to local grape Tempranillo for a classy, elegant wine.
€17.45 Smooth Supple Red
317. Mácula 2013 A serious Merlot & Cabernet blend so there’s a complex mix of black fruit, chocolate, raisin and more with a firm-structured, long dry palate.
€21.95
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318. Ars Memoria 2012 Notes of cassis, spice, black pepper & chocolate framed by ripe silky tannins and a long elegant finish.
€39.95
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Viñedos y Bodegas Sierra Cantabria Consistently rated as one of Spain’s greatest producers the Eguren family have revolutionised modern Spanish wine. From their dynamic Riojas at Sierra Cantabria to their highly-regarded Tempranillo from central Spain the range is beyond impressive.
319. Protocolo Tinto 2017 A youthful Tempranillo with good concenration of red berry fruit, a little spice with an easy to drink juicy palate, subtle oak and soft tannins.
€9.95 down from €10.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
320. Sierra Cantabria Rioja Crianza 2015 This is a Crianza to put others to shame: a serious wine with inky dark fruit and fine oak- structured and multi-layered.
€15.95 down from €17.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
321. Sierra Cantabria Rioja Reserva 2012 Concentrated blackberry fruit with notes of vanilla and cedar on a sumptuously rich palate and a savoury note adding complexity.
€25.95 (This wine will be discounted to €22.95 during our Fine Wine Sale in December. The discounted price is not available today).
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322. Sierra Cantabria Rioja Gran Reserva 2008 Aromas of strawberry, coconut, vanilla, and sweet spices on a satisfyingly rich and elegant palate. Savoury notes developing on the long finish.
€32.95 (This wine will be discounted to €23.95 during our Fine Wine Sale in December. The discounted price is not available today).
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323. Sierra Cantabria Colección Privada 2016 Intense blackberry fruit is complemented by roast coffee and vanilla oak notes with a silky palate and a rich powerful finish.
€41.95 Rich Robust Red
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Diverse in climate, terroir and grape varieties, some of the finest wines in the world can be found in the U.S. Whilst some regions are warm and perfect for making juicy, fruity everyday drinking wines, other regions are growing classic grape varieties in top quality vineyards that produce world class wines. Wineries range from tiny boutique/garage wineries to the large scale. Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are well worth seeking out on the tasting table particularly from the cooler regions where elegance and balance are important components in defining the style of these wines. The range on offer at the festival is a mini masterclass and it is well worth tasting through the wines to get to grips with what the U.S. has to offer in terms of style and quality.
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Jackson Family Wines Owned by the Jackson family, this plethora of fabulous U.S. wine estates is a great place to start exploring the diverse range of grapes, regions and wine styles from the U.S. Focused on quality, the range is highly awarded in the world of wine.
324. Murphy-Goode Chardonnay 2016 Classic ripe Chardonnay flavours of apple, lemon and white peach and very wellbalanced acidity on the palate, all wrapped up in a soft mouth feel thanks to subtle use of oak.
€21.95
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325. Murphy-Goode Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 This classic California Cabernet is medium-bodied with dark plum and blackberry fruit and perfectly weighted tannins.
€18.95 down from €22.95 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
326. Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay 2017 Beautifully ripe tropical and citrus flavours are delicately intertwined with aromas of vanilla, honey, & toasted oak on the long, lingering finish.
€19.95 down from €23.95 Nov/Dec Rich Luscious White
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327. Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Merlot 2014 This is a serious Merlot, smooth and luscious, well-structured with a great expression of rich, ripe fruit without being any way heavy.
€27.95
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328. Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Zinfandel 2014 An absolute textbook-Zinfandel; Medium to full-bodied and velvet-smooth with lovely ripeness of fruit over a bed of oak, cinnamon and pepper.
€23.95 Rich Robust Red
329. Kendall-Jackson Grande Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Sublime Cabernet from this premium California producer. Ripe but very focused and showing great charm & elegance - this is a world class red wine.
€32.95 Rich Robust Red
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330. Byron Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2015 This sumptuous, single vineyard Pinot has superb, intense red-berried fruit undercut with subtle oak-spice on a silk-smooth palate.
€25.95 Juicy Lively Red
331. La Crema Sonoma Pinot Noir 2016 Aromas of red cherry, raspberry & pomegranate lead to a palate of blackberry, cherry & exotic spice and toast. Fine tannins & balanced acidity.
€28.95 down from €34.95 Nov/Dec Juicy Lively Red
332. Freemark Abbey Viognier 2017 A delicious Viognier that has all the complexity of good Condrieu. Amazing depth, layered & opulent, yet still finishes vibrant & fresh.
€31.95
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333. Freemark Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Fabulously rich, with layers of super-ripe black berried fruit and sweet spiced from fine oak. Big and ripe, but never jammy.
€49.95 Rich Robust Red
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Delicato Family Vineyards l California Family-owned and operated since the company’s founding in 1924, three generations of the Delicato family have fostered the winery’s commitment to innovation, quality and environmental stewardship.
334. Gnarly Head Zinfandel 2016 This delicious Zinfandel is packed with rich, dark berry fruit and vanilla balanced by a light hint of toasted oak.
€16.95 down from €19.95 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
335. Gnarly Head 1924 2017 Aromas of black cherry, black licorice and vanilla with an intense powerful fruit filled palate to follow.
€20.95
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Napa, California
This is a unique family estate located in the hills of Napa specialising in Champagne method sparkling wines from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Schramsberg are considered to be one of the top sparkling wines in the U.S.
336. Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs 2014 This traditional method fizz has a delicious mix of ripe apple and stone fruit notes with a toasty undertone on the long finish.
â‚Ź38.00 down from â‚Ź40.00 Nov/Dec Toasty Complex Sparkling
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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Washington State / California Ste. Michelle Estates were the founding winery in the Columbia Valley region of Washington State, and thanks to their quality-focus and innovation, they remain the standard bearers for the region.
337. Château Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling 2017 A dry style of Riesling with beautifully zesty citrus aromas, crisp acidity and an elegant finish.
€16.95 Aromatic Fruity White
338. Château Ste. Michelle Syrah 2016 This very approachable red boasts gentle pepper spice and perfectly ripe bramble fruit without ever becoming jammy.
€17.95 down from €19.95 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
339. Motto Red Blend 2014 Bursting with ripe bramble fruit flavours underpinned by subtle spice notes on the smooth and supple palate.
€17.95 Rich Robust Red
340. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ‘Artemis’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Aromas of black cherry, currants, berries and a hint of sweet oak follow through on to a silky-textured palate with a long, lingering finish.
€65.00 (This wine will be discounted to €60.00 during our Fine Wine Sale in December. The discounted price is not available today).
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Monterey, California
Talbott Vineyards are renowned for their estategrown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay: inspired by Burgundian traditions, yet retaining the authenticity of Californian terroir. The Pinot Noir is grown in the Sleepy Hollow Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands- one of California’s ‘Grand Cru’ vineyards.
341. Kali Hart Chardonnay 2016 The palate is layered with tropical fruit flavours, as well as a sweet spice from the light oaking. The finish offers clean, fresh acidity.
€24.95 down from €27.95 Nov/Dec Rich Luscious White
342. Sleepy Hollow Pinot Noir 2014 The palate is soft and rich with a delicate texture and vibrant acidity to complement the satin silk tannins and smooth finish.
€42.95 (This wine will be discounted to €38.95 during our Fine Wine Sale in December. The discounted price is not available today).
Juicy Lively Red
343.Orin Swift Abstract 2017 On the palate the wine is big and powerful with a dark fruit profile and a lingering finish of ripe black plum and toast.
€42.95 Rich Robust Red
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WSET - Wine & Spirit Education Trust Education The Wine & Spirit Education Trust provides globally recognised education and qualifications in wines, spirits and sake, for professionals and enthusiasts.
344. Insight Single Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2018 Off-dry and aromatic, this is a luscious, vibrant, fruit & spice-led wine with a perfect balance of spicy richness and crisp citrus finish.
€16.95 Aromatic Fruity White
345. Monte Real Rioja Reserva 2015 Light colour but plenty of fruit on the nose including blackberry and cherry supported by toasty notes with full palate showing vanilla.
€12.95 down from €21.95 Nov/Dec Smooth Supple Red
346. Domaine Chanson Beaujolais 2015 100% Gamay packed with layers of juicy red fruit aromas and flavours. this delicious red is great with or without food.
€16.95 Juicy Lively Red
347. Ascheri Barolo 2015 Shows a roundness to the truffle & blackberry scented palate, so supple enough to enjoy now or cellar it to enjoy in the years to come.
€35.95 Rich Robust Red
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John Wilson is one of Ireland’s leading wine writers and wine correspondent for The Irish Times. He is offering a tasting of a selection of O’Briens’ wines featured in his new book, Wilson on Wine 2020. John will have signed copies available for purchase at the special price of €10 (RRP €12.99).
348. Cantina Orsogna Vola Volé Trebbiano d’Abruzzo (Organic) 2017 “Fermentation yeasts are selected from pollen the bees collect. Lightly textured with yellow apples, autumn fruits, a honeyed touch.”
€17.95 Dry Refreshing White
349. Famille Bougrier Les Secrets de Sophie 2018 “A new addition from the Bougrier family who supply O’Briens with a range of great value wines from the Loire Valley.”
€12.95 down from €16.95 Nov/Dec Dry Refreshing White
350. Domaine Coudoulis Dédicace Lirac 2017 “Lirac lies just across the river from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This is a very good Lirac; smooth, powerful and mouth-filling.”
€16.95 down from €19.95 Nov/Dec Rich Robust Red
351. Lunaria Ruminat Primitivo (Organic) 2018 “I really enjoyed this full-on Primitivo. Big ripe jammy sweet fruit with an earthy touch, powerful yet soft.”
€18.95 Rich Robust Red
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY... UPCOMING EVENTS Thursday 12th December 2019 Christmas with Lynne The Westin Dublin Tickets ON SALE NOW Wednesday 29th January 2019 WSET Level 2 Award in Wine The O’Briens Wine School Donnybrook (every Wednesday evening until 11th March)
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