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Domaine Valescure Merlot, Vin du Pays du Gard, 2006

100 % Merlot from vines grown on the chalky-clay soils typical of this valley. The grapes are de-stemmed after harvest and fermented in the same way as with the Cabernet Sauvignon. A proportion of the free run juice is blended with the press wine for the malo-lactic fermentation in barrel, giving the wine suppleness and complexity. Best drunk over the next 5 years.
Deep red colour. Plump red berry fruit on the nose with a hint of eucalyptus. Soft round tannins on the palate with plenty of red and black berry fruit flavours.

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Domaine Valescure Cabernet Sauvignon, Vin du Pays du Gard, 2006

The grapes are de-stemmed at harvest and following a short cold maceration of about 5 days at 8 degrees centigrade, the alcoholic fermentation commences at 22 degrees allowing for a slow extraction of colour and fruit.
Spicy aromas of black pepper and cloves. Medium-full bodied with soft tannins and plenty of dark berry fruit flavours to fill the palate.

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Camino del Sur, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005

Produced from grapes grown in the Bio Bio Valley in the south of Chile, Camino del Sur Cabernet Sauvignon is an approachable and uncomplicated wine for every day drinking.

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Julienas, Albert Bichot, 2005

It has a deep red colour with garnet nuances.
Its fruit is strong and typical with red berries and blossom.
Fleshy and round, it has a nicely balanced medium body.
It may be drunk to its advantage with red meats, hot or cold, and mild cheeses.
Conservation : Ready for drinking now, it could age another 2 or 3 years.

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Beaune 1er Cru 2002, Maison Albert Bichot

The wine is barrelled for 15-20 months, according to the vintage, in oak casks, of which 20-40% are new, with a variety of origins of wood: Toncais, Nevers, Vosges, Burgandy. Maturation in new casks brings out the fragrances and tannin of the wood, and also, via its porosity, limited natural oxygenation helping favourable maturation of the wine. This wine consists of 100% Pinot Noir grown on rich clay lime soils giving this wine a well balanced fleshy and round tannic backbone reinforced by the new oak drink now too 2010.

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Bourgogne Rouge, Domaine Gonon, 2005

Light ruby red. Ripe, soft berry fruits on the nose. Light to medium bodied on the palate, ripe red berry fruits and soft tannins. Perfect served slightly chilled.

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Pommard, Domaine Closeau Mipont, 2002

This elegant and stylish Pommard is a wonderful match with good cheeses. A classic example of mature red burgundy, gamey with hints of cinnamon on the nose and soft plump fruit on the palate.

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Nuits St Georges, Domaine Chezeaux, 2004

Medium bodied, this offers plenty of ripe berry fruits and meaty flavours; hints of spice and an excellent mineral backbone. There is also excellent acidity, lending the wine great balance and finesse.

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Barolo, Prunotto, Famiglia Antinori, 2003

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Vitiano 2005, Falesco, Umbria

Ricardo Cotarella is probably one of the most sough-after wine consultants in the whole of Central and South Italy. Along with brother Renzo of Antinori fame, he has built Falesco into one of the new powerhouses of Italy. On a personal level, I consider their Vitiano to be one of the best valued wines around.

"The 2004 Vitiano Rosso is an equal part blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, aged three months in small oak barrels. This serious effort possesses a deep ruby/purple-tinged color as well as lovely aromas of black currants, licorice, dried herbs, and earth. An amazing value, it boasts remarkable texture, medium body, and pure, ripe berry flavors. Drink it over the next 1-2 years." 89 points, Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate August 2005.

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Gran Casa Magrez, Bernard Magrez, Uruguay, 1997

Introduced to South America by Catholic missionaries, wine growing spread not only thanks to their efforts, but also to the development of French, German and Italian colonies. Tannat, Case Margrez's main grape variety, produces excellent results in this country with an oceanic climate, like Bordeaux, but with hotter summers.
The grapes are picked into creates and destemmed by hand. Winemaking methods include manual punching down of the cap, and the wine is left on the skins for an extended period. Casa Magrez, like all the world's finest wine, is aged in new French oak barrels.

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Tokaji Aszu 2000, 5 Puttonyos, Crown Estate (25cl bottles)

Crown Estates of Hungary is the only major wine comany in the region that is in 100% Hungarian ownership.

The millennium's first vintage was an excellent growing season, creating ideal conditions for botrytis on sound grapes with high sugar content. It is regarded as outrating the best vintages from recent years, including the much prized 1972 and may even be on a par with the famed comet year of 1811!

The wine is elegant and has an open nose of flowers and honeyed dried fruits such as apricot. On the palate there are hints of chocolate, quince jelly, walnut and hazelnut. Fresh lively acidity and good length. Drinking beautifully.

Great to drink on its own, or with nuts, blue chesse or most desserts - especially tarte tartin.

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Recioto Della Valpolicella, Rugola, Fabiano, 2003 (50cl)

This gem is intense garnet red colour and the characteristics are emphasized by its bouquet, full, velvety and sweet taste.

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