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Reserve de la Traverse 2006 - £5.79Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.Chief winemaker behind this gem is Michel Marty, who was recently named 'Best Winemaker in the World' - and has also won a coveted Coup de Coeur in the Guide Hachette. And the accolades don't stop there! Reserve de la Traverse was recently given the thumbs up by London's prestigious International Wine Challenge - quite the achievement when you consider the fierce competition it faced. Reserve de la Traverse is named after the ancient trade route which carves its way through the vineyard's Carignan and Grenache vines. During the Middle Ages, it became a key passageway extending trade routes and war paths across the border of France and Spain. Entirely hand-harvested to ensure that only the ripest grapes are chosen for the wine - this inky smooth red has bags of personality! Brimming with intense brambly and blueberry flavours - this is the perfect red to accompany barbequed meats.
Cavazzola - £5.79Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.Crisp and elegant cool-climate white from the same cellar as our priciest, top-flight Pinot Grigio. Do not be fooled by Cavazzola's humble Vino da Tavola status - it's made from 100% Grave del Friuli DOC grapes ... only 'declassified'! Outdated winemaking rules only permit a certain number of bottles to be granted DOC status each year - a problem for wineries in bumper years ... but a real chance for a bargain for canny buyers. Opulent, fragrant nose of orange, lemon and pineapple, followed by mouthwateringly fresh crisp citrus flavours and a tingly mineral finish.
Il Papavero Bianco - £5.79Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.With its gorgeous, peach aromas and fresh mouthfuls of lemon and citrus, Il Papavero Bianco is a lively aperitif ... the perfect pick-me-up. As many of you have already discovered, Papavero offer unbeatable value for money thanks to the innovative talent of winemaker Scipione Giuliani. He dares to flout strict wine laws by cherry-picking the best fruit from two regions, hence the VdT status and the great price! Appealing peachy and freshly-cut grass aromas with delicate, rich peach and blossom flavours. Fresh and easy drinking. Ideal with fish, picnics or simply on its own.
Ladera de la Vega Garnacha 2005 - £5.79Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.In recent years La Mancha has attracted top wineries from Rioja and beyond, all anxious to get their hands on the region's precious Garnacha vines. Luckily our unique friendship with the Mu?oz family, who've made wine here since 1940, assures access to some of the very oldest and best-sited vineyards. Ladera de la Vega has the depth of colour and flavour you only get from seriously old vines ... timeworn, gnarled and tree-trunk thick - each one yielding up precious drops of lip-stainingly dark liquid. No oak required, you've just the smooth power of sun-drenched, old-vine fruit - juicy, succulent and very velvety ... an absolute pleasure from first sip to last. Until recently, it has been mellowing peacefully in bottle in the family's cellars, deep beneath the scorched earth of Spain's hottest region. The depth of sweet, juicy raspberry, tobacco-edged fruit is sure to delight - but you'll have to be quick to secure your share!
Tesco Finest Valpolicella Ripasso 75cl - £34.88For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.81 per bottle. Price on 12-Oct-08 from Tesco.Case of 6 Tesco Finest Valpolicella Ripasso 75clThe origin of the wine is the Valpolicella area, south-west part of the Veneto region, near Lake Garda - northern Italy. The vines are trained with ''pergola Veronese'' (trellised) traditional method. Density is of ca 2800-3000 vines/ha.
Hardys Stamps Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 75c - £35.00For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.83 per bottle. Price on 12-Oct-08 from Tesco.This wine displays rich mulberry/cherry fruit, integrated vanillin oak and a soft finish.The idea on the Stamp is to illustrate the native creatures of Australia, with the Shiraz Cabernet displaying a kangaroo. The stamps on the bottles are replicates of original Australian stamps.
Oxford Landing Sauvignon Blanc 75 Cl - £35.06For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.84 per bottle. Price on 12-Oct-08 from Tesco.The refreshing Sauvignon Blanc is bursting with zesty citrus characters. A lovely mid-palate weight, abounding with fresh citrus and green tropical flavours, is balanced by a lively natural acidity leading to a long passionfruit finish.The Oxford Landing vineyard was established in 1958 on the banks of the majestic Murray River in South Australia. Named after a nearby site where drovers once grazed and watered sheep on the long journey to Adelaide from northern pastoral properties.
Hardys Stamps Cabernet Merlot 75cl - £35.28For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 12-Oct-08 from Tesco.This soft and vibrant wine displays lifted cabernet berry, spice and mint aromas. Ripe blackcurrant flavours are complemented by plummy merlot characters, supple tannins and fine structure.Stamp of Australia continues the tradition of fine winemaking that Hardys have become recognised for throughout the world, by offering fantastic wine at an excellent price. The Stamp range is identified by the original Australian postage stamp, dating bac
Peter Lehmann Grenache 75cl - £35.28For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 12-Oct-08 from Tesco.Case of 6 Peter Lehmann Grenache 75cl
Oxford Landing Shiraz75cl - £35.28For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 12-Oct-08 from Tesco.The Oxford Landing Shiraz 2002 is a medium bodied wine showing an intense crimson colour with purple hues. The aroma is of cherries and cloves with a subtle oak influence.
Fish Hoek Shiraz 75cl - £35.28For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 12-Oct-08 from Tesco.Case of 6 Fish Hoek Shiraz 75cl
Cosa Dolce Syrah Dolcetto 75cl - £35.28For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 12-Oct-08 from Tesco.This delicious blend of Syrah and Dolcetto combines the spicy characters of Syrah with the natural fruit sweetness of Dolcetto to create a light, fruity and vibrant wine with berry aromas and a refreshing finish. Ideally served chilled with barbeques.This is the first time that DeBortoli's has produced this product. The inspiration to explore Italian Varieties comes from the DeBortoli Family's Italian Heritage.
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