What the Barossa does best. 140 year old vines, intense colour, powerful fruit and velvety tannins. This wine has the abilty to age gracefully over the next few years.
A full bodied, fleshy pinot noir with a ripe palate and a full, soft finish.
"Inspired by the three winds", the malbec is what Argentina does best. This one has medium weight with a pleasing, fruity palate.
Traditional "lagar" vinification and 18 months in French oak produce a well balanced wine with flavours of mature fruit, light oak, spices and a hint of smoke.
A deeply coloured red with aromas of violets and ripe red fruit and a warm, generous palate showing concentrated black cherry fruit, gentle tannins and good length.
A proven match for good quality pork and leek sausages.
A medium bodied red with lively aromas of cherries, violets and almonds and a hint of the mossy/herbacious character typical of Valpolicella. Soft, velvety palate showing a touch of sour cherry and light background oak.
Try with pasta in a tomato, olive and vegetable or meat sauce smothered in fresh parmesan. Valpolicellas slightly herby and fruity character also works very well with salami and other dried and smoked meats. Young versions with easy going salami, the more serious versions with strong, aged or truffled meats.
Rich, ruby red colour. The aromas are a mix of sweet ripe raspberry, strawberry and blackcurrant ending with sweet spicy cumin, mint, liquorice and cedar wood hints. Medium bodied on the palate, with sweet, spicy characters blended with ripe berry flavours.
It is well matched with beef, roasted lamb or roasted vegetables.
Excellent deep ruby red. Nose is reminiscent of dark berry fruit with hints of nutmeg, cassis and oak. Very elegant, well-structured palate with ripe, fine tannins and a lingering rich finish. Oak well integrated, compliments a well-balanced medium to full bodied wine.
Serve with roast beef or a rack of lamb with saut�d vegetables.
A sumptuous blend of merlot and cab. sav. with a trace of cabernet franc and malbec to give maximum complexity. This wine is barrel aged in oak for 12 months in the vinyard at Hawkes Bay. Aromas of berries, plums and hints of leather give way to spice and fruit on the palate.
Ripe berry fruit with a hint of spice, the signature Zinfindel grape shows well in this Californian gem.
Classic New World Pinot Noir with raspberry, cherry, leather and spice all apparent.
A big powerful malbec aged in French oak. Lots of well balanced red fruit flavours and integrated tannins, make it the perfect accompaniment to a large steak.
Organic, fairtrade and delicious.
Blackcurrant and cherry flavours aplenty with soft tannins and a touch of oak. The proceeds support the Vina de la Solidaridad association in Mendoza, Argentina.
The Terralis range specialise in complementary blends of grapes. The spice of the shiraz combines beautifully with the fruit of the malbec.
The reserve wine from our popular Trivento range, this wine has been aged in oak for at least 5 months. Deep red in colour, the nose suggests violets and cassis whilst the palate is smooth and velvety.
This intense ruby red wine is un-oaked, medium bodied and has the aroma of ripe berries with a hint of chocolate. The flavour demonstrates generous fruit and very soft tannins making this a wine great to drink on its own or as an accompaniment to meat dishes, pasta or cheeses.
An un-oaked medium bodied claret style cabernet wine that has rich aromas of blackcurrants. The flavour shows generous fruit and soft tannins making this wine ideal to drink on its' own or as an accopaniment to meat dishes, pasta or cheeses.
A smooth, full bodied wine exhibiting plum and mint flavours from the Chilean signature grape the carmenere. Not only a great wine but fairtrade too. All the profits go to run the Los Almendros school in Chile.
Made from Shiraz grapes grown by the Dennis family in McLaren Flat, South Australia. Soft tannins and abundant fruit are balanced perfectly with the signature shiraz pepper.
What Australia does so well.
Ageing in both French and American oak gives this wine intense berry fruit complemented by a delicate spice. The finish is very long to add to the enjoyment.
In order to find a cool climate wine in Australia, go to Tasmania! This pinot noir is from Pipers Brook on the island and exhibits all that is best about the grape. Light cherry and raspberry with a soft, silky palate.
Soft tannins, good acidity and strawberry fruit. Great pinot earthy flavours come through on the finish.
A stunningly good cabernet. Ripe, rich blackberry and cassis are beautifully balanced in this multi award winning wine from winemaker Kym Tolley.
A rich and complex bouquet with floral and oak notes. Spice and berry on the palate. A "90 point" wine from the master winemaker Kym Tolley.
Rich, strong flavours of ripe berry and spice with an elegant touch of oak. The perfect example of a Coonawara "terra rossa" terroir shiraz from award winning winemaker Kym Tolley.
The legendary winemaker produces this rich, intense, berry fruit driven shiraz from his old vines.
Red currants, cherry and raspberry compete on the palate along with a subtle hint of spice. Aged for 10 months in French oak.
This deliciously fruity medium bodied red wine is produced from Carmenere grapes grown in Chiles' Central Valley.� This area has a perfect balance of sunshine, irrigation and soil conditions. This intense deep red wine is un-oaked and has the aroma of ripe fruits with a hint of chocolate.� The flavours of luxurious fruit and very soft tannins making this wine ideal to drink on its' own or as an accompaniment to full flavoured pasta or rich meat dishes.
Un-oaked and medium bodied with ripe fruit flavours and delicate hints of chocolate. Nicely balanced fruit makes this very easy drinking.
A wine of real character. The palate is long and rich with juicy Rhone style flavours.
Subtle blackberry aromas. A rich flavour of red fruits with well balanced tannins and smooth vanilla hints.
Full, ripe and round. Spice, pepper and herbs are abundant in this excellent value Cotes Du Rhone.
A ripe, rich and appealing blend of classic Portuguese grapes. Fruit, chocolate, mint and tobacco flavours are all present in this complex wine.
A wine made for bottle ageing. This 2002 vintage is drinking now. Powerful, meaty and complex.
A beutifully structured wine with striking lively fruit, a slight rustic edge and a touch of spice. The classic Chianti.
Classic Sangiovese, 2 years in oak gives this wine a lovely vanilla hint. A well structured palate of cherry and plum with notes of chocolate.
Perfect with beef and rich game dishes.
An entrant into the famous 1976 Judgement of Paris, this wine beat the French at their own game, despite the winery only being founded in 1972.
The Clos Du val is aged for 17 months in French oak to produce rich flavours of cassis, coffee and blackcurrant. It will age for up to 15 years.
16 months in French oak give this wine a deep and brooding complexity. Flavours of blackberry, aniseed and dried herbs compete on the palate.
A limited production wine from Californias signature grape, grown in prime Napa valley vinyards. Layers of spice, pepper and fruit vie for attention on the palate.
Wild spice aromas with a palate of raspberry and smooth tannins make up this organic and fairtrade shiraz. Ducks are employed to keep the snails off the vines!
Shiraz, grenache & mourvedre delicately blended and aged in oak for 18 months by the ever attentive Schultz family. Big, powerful and smooth already, this wine can be cellared for 5-10 years if you have self control!
Spicy oak and dried fruit aromas which follow through to a generous rich palate with fleshy ripe red berry and plum fruit. A structured and elegant wine with sweet vanilla notes.
Lots of concentrated, warm red fruit. The granache grape leaves a long, elegant and spicey finish.
A beautiful wine full bodied, rich and velvety with plush berry fruit and a long finish. Aged for 18 months in oak barrels. The label shows a Titan's famous painting 'Man in Armour'
An inviting nose which leads to a palate of wild berries with a touch of white pepper.
Williams Well Shiraz is one of our range of excellent value "house" Australian wines.
The classic South African nose of baked earth with a rich toffee and soft fruit palate.
A deep ruby wine made from Sicilys premier grape variety. Cherry and black fruit mingle with hints of spice and a dry finish. Great with raost meat. Currently available on our 6 for £27.50 offer.
A delicious, supple and elegant wine with cherry and violet notes.
A youthful, un-oaked Rioja. Ripe and juicy in the mouth.
50% Sangiovese, 50% Montepulciano. Fruity with good structure and a long finish.
A blend of syrah, toriga national and merlot. This wine is soft, plummy and well rounded.
�A plum red wine with aromas of sweet, ripe, cherry/berry fruit on the nose and a rich, velvety palate showing ripe, black fruit and a hints of prune and chocolate. Rich, ripe and wonderfully smooth!
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Match with rich, hearty soups, cold meats or game.
The malbec grape is what Argentina does best. Ageing 10 months in French oak gives this wine a deep colour and a full bodied flavour.
Plums and even fig flavours can be enjoyed before the long finish brings out vanilla and mocha.
Cherry fruit dominates the nose of this rich chillean pinot noir, owned by Maria Luz Marin. More red fruit explodes on the palate with notes of vanilla and earthyness also apparent.
Named after winemaker Trevor Masts' four daughters, this wine is crafted from preferred vineyard sites throughout South Eastern Australia.
Blackberries and spice dominate the aroma, palate and long finish.
The pepper of the shiraz blends beautifully with the plummy fruit of the cabernet sauvignon. There are underlying toasty notes too.
Rolleston Vale is one of our excellent value "house" Australian wines.