Bronze Winners | Decanter World Wine Awards 2004 Results

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A R Lenoble Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 1996

White

Light for a 1996 but elegant with a gentle richness.

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Abad�a Retuerta Pago Negralada, Sard�n de Duero 2000

Red

Purplish, garnet. Elegant, although the wood prevails. Good balance of fruit, wood and acidity, persistent and agreeable. Up to 3 years.

UK price:�52.75 C&D

US price:$80.00 Fine Estates from Spain 001 781 461 5767

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Aberdeen Wine Company Angus The Bull Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Red

Concentrated, deep red. Very strong coconut oak, but rich and full. full tannins,chocolatey, high alcohol. now - 2

UK price:�9.50 Wine of the Times 020 8838 9432

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Acacia Vineyard, Las Amigas Acacia Beckstoffer Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2002

Red

Big, bold purple colours. Smoky plums and prunes, big dense fruit aromas. Also morello cherry sweetness. Light cherry and plum fruit, crisp acidity of liquorice tannins at finish. Midweight. 1 year.

US price:$60.00 Chalone Wine Group 001 707 254 4200

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Adami Bosco di Gica Brut NV

White

UK price:�9.00 Ast

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Agricola F.lli Tedeschi Capitel Monte Fontana 2000

Red

Porty, sweet black fruits, heavy structure, not quite knit. A youthful life.

White

Soft, creamy nose; hint of passion fruit. Softer style; lightweight fruit yet elegant and fresh with white peach, bell pepper and passion fruit; clean, fresh. Drink now.

UK price:�12.25 See

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White

Medium deep lemon; Tropical fruit, almost sweet nose. Soft attack, very ripe, but well balanced. Quite richly textured, nicely balanced. Now

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Anakena Reservado Riesling 2003

White

Open citrus/floral aroma. Restrained attack, developing minerally, citrus notes on mid palate. Very long. Needs time.

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Red

Firm style. Concentrated.Could do with more elegance but young, still ripe cherry liquorice/mint, blackcurrant. Another crowd pleaser.

UK price:�19.95 Lib

US price:$40.00 Global Vineyard 001 510 527 5877

White

Pale yellow straw. Quite restrained and elegant on nose with plenty of ripe tropical fruit. Full and powerful but seems a little light on finish. Drink now.

UK price:�19.95 FWN

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Austin Hope Winery Roussanne 2002

Red

Intense yellow-gold. Figgy toast. Slight residual sugar, rich mouthfeel, broad stone fruit flavours, almost heavy good fruit intensity and some persistence.

US price:$37.50

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Austin Hope Winery Syrah 2001

Red

Pure purple. Spicy blackcurrant, medicinal note. Rich, sweet, full bodied, blackberry, earthy with better chocolate and tannins. 1�2 years.

US price:$47.50

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Ayala Blanc de Blancs 1998

White

Nice structure, will build biscuity nutty complexity, lovely soft, cushiony mousse.

UK price:�29.95 Lib

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Ayala Brut 1998

White

Very young, recently disgorged but very good structure, with creaminess building on tangy.

UK price:�28.95 Lib

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Azienda Agricola Fattoria La Torre Esse 2001

Red

Nose full, ripe and creamy. Palate full with raisin chocolate. Up to 5 years.

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Azienda Agricola La Valentina Bellovedere 2000

Red

Nose open and explosive. Big potential, cassis/cedar and cherry wood. 5�10 years.

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Azienda Agricola Negro Sudisfa 1999

Red

Subtle spice, evolution, floral. Good concentration of bramble, plum fruit but needs time to intergrate. 2 years.

UK price:�18.95 GWW

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Azienda Agricola Pisoni Vino Santo 1994

White

Rich, dense honey and vanilla, with fruit.

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Red

Oaky but balanced acidity and real sour cherry nose. Nice balance, finishes long.

UK price:�35.99 Cve, FFW

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Baileyana Winery Pinot Noir, Firepeak Vineyard 2002

Red

Simple, fruit, pure Pinot. Light, cherry, lengthy, elegant, palate, good. Drink now.

UK price:�14.50 MyC

US price:$23.00 USHI/USCOIT/USJW

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Baileyana Winery Syrah 2001

Red

Dense purple. Medicinal, smoky blackberry. Spicy, nicely extracted, full bodied, sweet. 1�2 years.

UK price:�11.50 MyC

US price:$18.00 USHI/USCOIT/USJW

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Balatonboglar Vintners Chapel Hill Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV

Red

Pale gold, hint of green. Fresh, clean, lifted, more lemon than apple.Full, firm, forward, expressive. Good zest and length. Some good yeast notes.2

UK price:�3.95 No retailer listed

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Red

Traditional smoky oak � complex, modern yet traditional. Very impressive.

UK price:�25.99 EnW

US price:$44.99 William Grant & Sons. Tel:17322259000

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Barossa Valley Estate Chardonnay 2002

White

Bright yellow. Nice full style. Long fruit palate. Good balance and excellent length. 2�5 years.

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Barossa Valley Estate E&E Black Pepper Shiraz 1999

Red

Capsicum character. Good flavours, mocha, developed character.

UK price:�14.99 No retailer listed

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Red

Deep cherry/ruby. Powerful, rich, perfumed, alcohol, coal tar, pepper and spice. Lush fruit. Sledgehammer. Qute sweet. Good backbone of tannin and acidity. 2�5 years+.

UK price:�20.00 Arl, EnV

US price:$30.00 Southern Starz, Jorhn Gorman 001 714 892 3030

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Bimbadgen Estate Signature Sangiovese 2003

Red

Oak, sweet, some residue. Quite firm and rich. Sweet, jammy ripe fruit and good acids, spice and a touch taut. Drink now.

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Bimbadgen Estate Shiraz 2002

Red

Bright, vibrant. Simple, easy cherry flavours. Oak stands but needs time.

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Biondi Santi Sassoalloro 2001

Red

Broad, slightly baked. Generous fruit, very ripe, medium dryish tannins. Solid.

UK price:�18.50 Ali

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Birgit Eichinger Gr�ner Veltliner Gaisberg 2003

White

Pale gold. CO2 bubbles. Medium intensity - green leaves - lemons. Medium dry - crisp, very concentrated - peppery full bodied. Fairly long, but ales dominated. Now

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Bisol Garnei 2002

White

Shy. Straightforward, soft fruit, soft minteral edge. Drink now.

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Blackstone Merlot 2001

Red

Dense purple. Spicy, smoky, tarry, vanilla; Well extracted, sweet, firm structure, lovely finish. 1�2 years.

UK price:�15.99 MCW

US price:$18.00

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Bladen Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2003

White

Pale straw; Some bellpepper and minerally notes; Dry and crisp; taut and minerally; clean; hints of bellpepper and gooseberry. Now

UK price:�9.99 Lai

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Bodega Catena Zapata Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Red

Deep purple core, pink-purple rimOvert cabernet fruit, very NW, vanilla and mint.Overt cabernet fruit, very NW, vanilla and mint.. Jammy-juicy, bold and powerful, plenty of oak, smooth tannins, balancing acidity, freshness on finish.Jammy-juicy, bold and

UK price:�9.99 No retailer listed

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Bodega Noem�a de Patagonia Malbec 2001

Red

Vibrant damson-plum, toasty-spicy oak, chocolate notes. Up to 3 years.

UK price:�57.95 Lib

US price:$120.00 Vias Imports NY 001 212 629 0200

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Bodega Ram�n Ramos Dativo de San Gregorio, Reserva 1996

Red

Deep ruby colour. Show development. Vanilla, Toffee, Cocoa, prunes. Dry, High acidity, good spice tannins high alcohol, lack a bit of middle length, very intense fruit need the tannins to soften, very long length. 2-5

UK price:�8.99 SpS

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Bodegas Alavesas Solar de Samaniego Vendimia Seleccionada 1998

Red

Cherry. Overripe, plums, chocolate. Fiery texture, with light wood. 5 years.

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Bodegas Albada Garnacha 2001

Red

Very intense red. highly concentrated rich ripe fruit.Big concentrated fruit with red depth very classy red depth. 2-5/5-10

UK price:�7.49 Cve, FFW

US price:$7.99

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Bodegas Altanza Edulis 1999

Red

Deep red. very mature. fruity impact, mature, exceptional length. Good balance. Now

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Bodegas Callia Callia Alta Syrah, San Juan 2003

Red

Deep ruby-purple, pink rim.Fresh, raspberry and brambles, smoky-oaky overlay.Sweet-fruited, ripe summer pudding flavour, pepper and spice, attractive, smooth structure, a little length.Now

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Bodegas Callia Callia Alta Syrah-Malbec, San Juan 2003

Red

Rich, deep, youthful purple. Vibrant.Creamy, savoury nose, a little raw and youthful, still with fermentation aromas.Very nicely balanced, fleshy, sweet fruit, gently savoury. Very well handled tannins. Pleasant grip without any harshness. Very well-made

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Red

Perfect young Rioca. Clean and decent.Plenty of fruit. Ample tannin, acid base a bit short in backbone. A bit sweet. 2-5

UK price:�7.99 Har, Odd, WaD, Saf

US price:$10.99

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Bodegas Palacio Especial 2000

Red

Very deep purple. Oaky, smoky, black cherry, hint of red. High alcohol, good tannins, good firm structure, chunky fruit, sweet fruit, firm. 5�10 years.

UK price:�19.99 Har, Odd

US price:$30.99

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Bodegas Salentein Chardonnay 2003

White

Galia melons, green apples, vanilla notes, touch of butter. Soft and rich, spicy oak, balancing acidity. Drink now.

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Bodegas Salentein Primus Pinot Noir 2002

Red

Classic Pinot nose. Up to 4 years.

UK price:�14.00 CPy

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Bodegas Salentein Malbec Alto, Valle de Uco 2002

Red

Brokenwood Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz 2001

Red

Bright red. Ripe, simple fruit. Seamless silky palate. Good long flavours.

UK price:�38.95 Odd

US price:$6.00

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Buckingham Estate Shiraz 2003

Red

Bright, vibrant; Ripe, minty; Strong fruit focus, simple ripe honest style.

UK price:�3.99 Asd

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Buitenverwachting Christine 2000

Red

Deep garnet. Delicate red and black fruit. Fennel. Full, generous, good flavour and length. 5 years+.

UK price:�14.00 Odd

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B�rgerspital zum HI. Geist W�rzburger Stein Gew�rztraminer Sp�tlese trocken 2001

White

Very rich, ripe tropically, almost lychee. Opulent ripe fruit in palate, rich, attractive, nice weight, good length, nice clean fruit. This is well made. Attractive length. 2�5 years.

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B�rgerspital Zum HI. Geist W�rzburger Abtsleite Riesling Eiswein 2002

White

Deep golden colour. Wonderfully honeyed botrytis nose. Very sweet and rich, very rich full and direct, excellent acidity. Very sweet, almost like drinking concentrated grape juice. 5�10 years.

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White

Pale straw. Modern, fruity with some oak. Vanilla, peach, apparent oak but reasonably integrated lime frsh acidity but weighty. Not quite knit together. 12 months

UK price:�7.99 Hilton International

US price:$12.99

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Calem NV

Red

Very deep black/purple colour. Excellently youthful wine. Very young black fruit � concentrated but simple. Lovely youthful fruit. Powerful, deep wine.

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Calem 2000

Red

Very deep black/purple. Very closed tight nose. Lovely sweet, full, ripe wine. Great depth of fruit and very full bodied. 15�25 years.

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Red

Firm red. Classic blackcurrant fruit tannins with a bit of lead pencil. Low acid, a bit soupy with super smooth tannins.

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White

Amber. Apricots and lovely toastiness. A very toffee mouth. Drink now.

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Cantina Sociale di Negrar 2001

Red

On the classic side, sweet fruit, coffee, ground fruit.

UK price:�21.00 Ali

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Cantina Sociale Valpantena Ritocco 2002

Red

Alcoholic, ripe fruits. Medium-bodied, ripe fruit with crisp tannins. 2�5 years.

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Cantina Sociale Valpantena Terre di Verona, Ripasso 2002

Red

Peach fruit on nose, cherry liqueur. Ripe fruit, straightforward but quite long.

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Cantina Tollo Cagi�lo 2000

Red

Chocolatey, complex, meaty and full. Rich herbal and toasted nuts. 2�5 years.

UK price:�13.25 Alivini

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Cantine Grotta del Sole 2003

Red

Ripe, fresh violets and plums. Firm, crisp acidity, smooth tannins. Up to 5 years.

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White

Pale lemon. Fresh, grapey, vibrant. Light, refreshing, delicious, not too sweet.

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Capricorn Wine Estates One Tree 2003

White

Very pale; Ripe tropical fruit, aromatic; Full bodied, quite unctuous yet dry fruit texture, grassinescombined with yellow fruit; good weight and length. Now - 2

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Cardinale 1999

Red

Very intense colour. Rich, berry-like fruit, quite figgy. Good concentration, a little too heavy but good length. 2�5 years.

UK price:�100.00 WTr

US price:$135.00

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Cardone Primitivo 2001

Red

Bright berryish, aromatic. Big mouthful of chunky fruit, long and prunes and figs. Round but solid tannins. Plenty of alcohol but balanced. Good richness. Long

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Red

Concentrated cherry liqueur nose. Tight, rich, a little overweight, cherry and plum fruit, new oak on finish.

UK price:�12.99 Plo

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Casale Triocco 2000

Red

Very dense black fruit, elegant, herbaceous. Fresh and juicy with tight tannins. Refreshing.

UK price:�13.00 No retailer listed

US price:$21.70 supreme Wines & spirits +1 212 404 7904

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Casale-Falchini Paretaio 2000

Red

Good extracted blueberries and prunes. Very traditional. Spicy and firm tannins.

UK price:�13.00 RdW, Rae

US price:$18.00 Bedford Brands Ltd Tel: 01914 833 2725

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Red

UK price:�4.99 Stf, Msn, Som, Asd, Sai, Odd

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Red

Straight vinosity on the nose. Mouth unyielding. Very immature.

Red

Oak and dried cherry fruit. Ripe, sweetish tannins, dry finish. 2�5 years.

UK price:�24.99 Tes

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Castello di Meleto Rainero 2000

Red

Ripe fruit � red berry, coffee beans, intense bouquet. Sweet tannins � fresh and vibrant. Cocoa.

US price:$32.00

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Castello di Poppiano Tricorno 2000

Red

Closed up, classy. Serious, very dry � rustic, big structure. 5 years+.

UK price:�14.50 GWW, MoC

US price:$42.49 AIMC Co INC; Allied Beverage Group; Classic Wines Import; Continental Divide; Gourmet Gallery;

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Castello di Querceto Il Sole di Alessandro 1999

Red

Feverishly old fashioned. Spicy, oak, toasted fruit. Vibrant.

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Castello di Vicchiomaggio Ripa delle Mandorle 2001

Red

Deep and rich colour great extraction concentration tears. Good nose spicey and core, with great fusse and elegance, smart tanned leather + polished mahogany classy. Powerful but elegant wine complex and with lots of fusse cedar wood and cassis notes, cherrys and tobacco firm clasics. Now 2 - 5 years

UK price:�8.51 Hal

US price:$22.00 Laird & Co 001 732 5420 312

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Red

Opaque ruby. Sweet, ripe peppery nose. Peppery, juicy fruit, oaky ripeness. Silky smooth tannins, supple. Good length of classy fruit. Drink now.

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Cave de l'Abb� Rous Helyos, Mut� sur Grains, Vin Doux Naturel 2002

Red

Deep purple. Forward, blackberry and lemon nose. Moderate concentration � well balanced. Sweet, ripe, good oak. Drink now.

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Cave de Roquebrun Seigneur d'Aupenac 2003

White

Bright gold. M�lange of peach and pineapple. Ripe, exotic. Rich, good concentration of apricot and peach. Good texture by finish. 2�5 years.

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Red

Finesse, breeding � Bordeaux style. Well-integrated oak/fruit, considerable elegance, red berry fruit. Supple, long.

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Cellier Marrenon Grand Luberon 2001

Red

Rich violet colour. Mourvedre: Complex, southern and defined bancock especially.Clean, structured solid and generous palate. Storming effort, soft fruit tannins, nicely crafted.Now + 3

UK price:�5.99 No retailer listed

US price:$10.99 Wine Messenger/Regency Wine

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Red

Deep youthful ruby. Positive nose, ripe, peppery juicy tarry fruit. Peppery fruit, spicy, inky. A little clumsy but with ripe flavours. Tarry. Mineral elegance. Now

UK price:�5.50 GWW

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Ch�teau B�lingard Cuv�e Blanche de Bosredon' 2000

White

Full gold colour. Nutty buttery sauvignon nose, evolved, complex very positive. Rich nutty, buttery fruit on palate, with good balance and complexity. Mouthfilling elegant. Now

UK price:�9.50 Ear

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Ch�teau B�lingard Blanche de Bosredon 1999

White

Bright, full garnished gold. Good intensity, lemon/honey and acidity. Rich, palate and good balance. Subtle, elegant and some edge. Now

UK price:�9.95 Ear

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Ch�teau B�lingard Cuv�e Blanche de Bosredon 2000

Red

Full, positive ruby. Ripe, berry-fruit.Persistent. Good balance, ripe, berry-fruit. Cassis and hint of spice. Now

UK price:�9.95 Ear

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Ch�teau Branaire Ducru Cru Class� 2002

Red

Dense oak and blackcurrant nose. Rich, ripe fruit cloaked in abundant new oak. Good, sweet fruit length. 5�10 years

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Ch�teau Cambon La Pelouse Cru Bourgeois 2000

Red

Sweetly ripe nose and marked new oak. Fairly well balanced, medium bright with good concentration. Long. 5�10 years.

UK price:�20.00 Far

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Ch�teau Camplazens Premium, La Clape 2001

Red

Ros�

Fine, full, salmon pink. Clean, vibrant and appertising. Positive fruit notes. Zippy, nice esy fruit. Touch of CO2, touch of RS. Very appertising. Now.

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Ch�teau de Fontenille 2002

Red

Medium deep touch of maturity. Very pure fruit - black fruits black cherry, note of licorice developed. Good juicy fruit, balanced acidity - good purity and length. Emphasis on fruit very well done. Now - 2 years

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White

Medium gold. Not yet settled but very alive citrus/honey. Medium concentration but plenty of imbued tangy hints to be savoured. Ends light. 5 years+.

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Red

Full, opulent note, sweet fruit , spices and flowers. Honeyed, creamy. 2�5 years.

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Ch�teau du Retout Cru Bourgeois 2002

Red

Dark, dense berry skin. Elegant, sophisticated nose. Succulent, vibrant very rewarding, excellent in the context of 2002, indeed any vintage. Drink now.

UK price:�12.45 CdP

US price:$17.00 Grand Vntage 0016096888484

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Ch�teau Ducla 2003

White

Bright pale. Zesty, touch petrol. Clearly some character, citrus. Good depth of flavours. Nicley balanced long very distinctive. Now

UK price:�5.49 Frx (DWS)

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Ch�teau Fleur Cardinale 2001

Red

Rich, ripe, black fruits, notes of almond, toasty oak. Very nice fruit, good pure Merlot. High acidity, firm tannins. 2�5 years.

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White

Pale gold. Subtle, hidden. Good fruit develops slowly on palate, a little edgy, but overall sweet concentration. 2 years.

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Ch�teau Guiot 2003

Ros�

Rose! Full youthful. Bright, raspberry/crunchy fruit. True spice.Straight and clean. Good style and balance. Sufficient "life" and "energy".NB judged as ros�. Now

UK price:�4.99 MWW

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Red

Dark rounder depth ruby. Smokey with berry fruit cherries. Tannins, smokey with fine ripe fruit. Appealing, positive style with ripe tannins. 2-5

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Ch�teau L'Escart Cuv�e Prestige 2001

Red

Restrained dark fruit nose. Quite tight and firm. Tannic style and terroir. 2�5 years.

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Ch�teau La Cardonne Cru Bourgeois 2000

Red

Deep red purple. Freshly new typical. Lovely cedarwood character. Fruit, mellow, own texture, dryish fruit, Earthy, good length and moisture. Now-3

UK price:�9.99 Mar, All, AWW, Evr, Hai, HBJ, Lay

US price:$16.99 Touton Selection NY 001 212 255 0674 Southern Wines & Spirits 001 502 297 6000

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Red

Dark berry skin. Light, elegant, complex with fine tannins. 2�5 years.

Red

Ripe fruited. Nicely balanced, modern tannic, quite alcoholic, very ripe � some complexity, good length. 4�8 years.

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Ch�teau Lamothe de Haux Cuv�e Valentine 2002

Red

Fine-scented nose with fruit, oak and mineral notes. Elegant, poised, light, modern but well balanced. 2�5 years.

UK price:�12.74 Roo, Man, Dsm

US price:$20.00

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Ch�teau Lascombes Cru Class� 2001

Red

Scented cedary nose. Rich, elegant mid weight, supple. Good length. 5�10 years.

UK price:�33.00 AWW

US price:$59.00 Ferrer Wine Estates

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Ch�teau Lathibaude 2001

Red

Very deep, dark purplish ruby. Intense fruit, not sumer ripe but well extracted. Spring oak at odds with jamming fruit. A well intentioned wine but lacks harmony of any type. nOw

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Ch�teau Lathibaude 2001

Red

Dark purple. New wine fully ripe fruit with tight hand-weight spicy nose. Vivid, wine, deep tastes, no good depth exotic sexy tasting. Now - 2 years

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Ch�teau Le Grand Verdus Grande R�serve 2001

Red

Lively, ripe berry fruit nose. Good fruit concentration � warm, full. 2�5 years.

UK price:�22.50 No retailer listed

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Ch�teau le Thil Comte Clary 2000

Red

Powerful, peach nose. Blackcurrants and tobacco. Fine balance, harmonious fruit, good extraction,and length. 5�10 years.

UK price:�14.20 C&B

US price:$23.00 European Cellars 001 704 358 1565

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Ch�teau Lestrille Capmartin Cuvee Prestige 2000

Red

Rich, healthy fruits. Heavy subtle variety and ripe. Soft, with vivid heavy depth, subtle complexity. Up to 3 years.

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Ch�teau Los Boldos Merlot Vieille Vignes 2000

Red

Elegantly peppery plummy fruit will grace in age, some dried and fresh fruit and tobacco.Lovely peppery fruit palate, full and freshly underpinned by fresh acidity

UK price:�9.99 HBJ

US price:$30.00 Dreyfus Ashby +1 212 818 0770

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Ch�teau Maison Blanche 2000

Red

Dense, deep ruby dark tone. Restrained, ripe, almost meaty, has plenty of depth. Smokey depth with reams of ripe fruit and some fine ground. Has s long texture. 2-5

UK price:�9.50 J&B

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Ch�teau Maris Les Vieilles Vignes de Ch�teau Maris 2001

Red

Full, intense. Some development on rim. Real spice, minerals and strong personality. Hint of tobacco.Ample, intense and "rustic". Rich distinctive and still a bit youthful. 2+

UK price:�8.99 Wai

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Ch�teau Masburel 2001

Red

Good intensity. Youthful for 2001. Ripe, classy oak/mealy. Positive and concentrated. Ample fruit, good texture and balance. Well made and some style. Drink now.

UK price:�12.50 SVS

US price:$25.00 J. Garland 'Dionysus, 3216 Wellington Court, Suited, Raleigh, N. Carolina 27615 0019197908205

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Ch�teau Mercier 2002

Red

Dark deep ruby. Restrained, elegant nose. Classic, well-defined fruit and careful oak. Good tannins too. Now

US price:$18.00 SMD Selection, Albany NY (+1 518 452 6049)

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Ch�teau Mercier Cuv�e Prestige 2000

Red

Deep. Savoury of rich aromas potential. Good fruit on the palate, plenty of character. Firm tannins. Actually rather good. 2 - 5 years

UK price:�8.95 Nso

US price:$25.00 SMD Selection, Albany NY (+1 518 452 6049)

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Red

Full, modern, tannic, ripe, oaky, alcoholic, forceful, modern style - bit of a bruiser. On the hot side, but good. 2�5 years.

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Ch�teau Montlau Hors Serie 2000

Red

Tasty with chocolate fruit. Fresh, medium-bodied fruit with fresh tannins. Enjoyable.

UK price:�30.00 F&E

Ch�teau Rayne-Vigneau Madame de Rayne 1997

White

Gold. Honey, oak, botytris nose. Concentrated medium weight, sweet spicy, moderate complex, nice length, good lesser sauternes. Now

UK price:�8.99 M&S

Red

Deep. Fine, sarang, medoc nose, very pure. Good fruit, very refreshing, actually rather nice - very bright fruit. 2-5

UK price:�9.99 No retailer listed

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Ch�teau Rollan de By Cru Bourgeois 2001

Red

Berry fruits, plums � lovely. Concentrated style with fruity high tannins. Should develop well after 4/5 years.

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Ch�teau Rouquette 2002

Red

Deep extracted purplish ruby. Spicy oak - dominated nose, rich, flavours. Serious tannin character with plums and chocolate. Well executed. Now

UK price:�7.49 JkN

US price:$15.99 Dionysus, 44 Inverness Drive, Englewood, Colorado 80112 001 303 779 0456

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Ch�teau Rouquette sur Mer La Clape 2002

Red

Full, very intense. Very expressive violets, garrigue character. Good texture and mouthfeel. Ripe, silky and characterful. Drink now.

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Ch�teau Saint Baillon Le Roudai 2000

Red

Crimson. Melange of bria and stature. Quirky style, colourful berry fruit, real individuality and clarate

UK price:�9.75 JDB

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Red

Dark. Peppery, herbal, chocolate; menthol, tight, spicy, simple. Drink now.

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Ch�teau Ste Michelle Merlot 2000

Red

Tannic, creamy, lean bodied, not fruity, slightly drying. Drink now.

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Ch�teau Ste Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Cold Creek Vineyard 2001

Red

Colour vibrant, dense. Ripe cassis, blackberry, intense and complex. Nice attack, pure fruit flavours. Broad despite angular tannins, a wine of some class and balance for ageing. 2�5 years.

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Ch�teau Ste Michelle Chardonnay 2001

White

Big ripe style. Oak and volatile acidity complexity. Salty lactic style. Shows rich attack and broad palate. Food acid. Complex, big oak style. Nice length.

UK price:�8.99 BWC

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Ch�teau Ste Michelle Syrah 2002

Red

Colour vibrant; Bouquet intensity ++ Varietal + peppers. Attack + mid palate ok. Quite dry. 2-5

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Red

Light, sweet, cedary. Medium fruit, ripe, sweet fruit, some length, pretty, stylish, nice fruit persistence. Up to 5 years.

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Chestnut Grove Wines Merlot 2001

Red

Deep red. Plummy ripe, fruitcake. Very grippy finish.

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Chimney Rock Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District 2001

Red

Red

Intense deep red. Oaky, peach fruits. Sweet fruit, well extracted, mouthfilling, minty finish, soft tannins. 1�2 years.

US price:$24.95 Leone Imports (001 734 454 5640)

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Colio Estate Vineyards Icewine Vidal 2002

White

Coppery gold. Intense, honey spicy. Honeyed apricot, influence, full bodied. 3�5 years.

US price:$42.95 Leone Imports (001 734 454 5640)

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Red

High oak, rich fruit; sweet, succulent, integrated oak. Well balanced, lacks pure varietal character. Up to 5 years.

UK price:�30.00 Dis, Cap

US price:$55.00 KOI

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Crawford River Riesling 2001

White

Slightly dumb nose, obvious fresh spritz. Quite ripe, sweet and juicy, individual style. Good acidity.

UK price:�12.50 J&B

Red

Fruity, earthy, good aroma. Dense, compact, modern style. 2�5 years.

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Daringa Cellars Matilda Shiraz Merlot Cabernet Blend 2001

Red

Nice nose, intense berry fruit quality. On palate vry nice juicy mulberry fruit richness, intergrated oak, fine ripe blackberry jam fruit richness very juicy and suculent. Now

UK price:�8.95 Net, CKS

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Dario D'Angelo Wines 'Daris' 1996

Red

Deep, concentrated, liqueur cherries dipped in black chocolate. Up to 5 years.

Red

Fresh vibrant. Very fresh quality, juicy fine ripenses. Simple tannins and fresh almost crisp.

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De Bortoli Wines Show Liqueur Muscat NV

White

Demera sugar richness, quite nice and concentrated fruits., almost PX, good acidity. Now

UK price:�9.95 DeB

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De Venoge Blanc de Blancs 1995

White

Light straw. Slightly metallic but pleasant. Fruit, good character.

UK price:�29.99 BoW

US price:$39.99 Baron Francois Ltd

Red

Rich ripe herbaceous. 3-6

US price:$17.00 Vink Meditereanean 001 3011 599 8380

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Domaine Astruc DA Chardonnay 2003

White

Pale lemon, bright. Elegant, melon/fruit - salad. Good "lift" freshness. Balanced, livid, melony fruit. Poise and good 'shape' elegant. Now

UK price:�4.99 Stf

US price:$7.99 Wine Warehouse CA/T&C/SH Kearney NJ

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Domaine Astruc DA Syrah R�serve 2003

Red

Oaky tarry perfumed young fruit. Oaky young fruit, sweet chewy syrap, lots of oak. Still very youthful but with good potential. 02/05/2004

UK price:�5.99 Stf

US price:$9.99 Wine Warehouse CA/T&C/SH Kearney NJ

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White

Lively, citrus. Shows good age, touch of berry in finish. Drink now.

UK price:�26.50 HaM

US price:$55.00 Domaine Carneros 001 707 257 0101

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Domaine Carneros The Famous Gate, Pinot Noir 2000

Red

Mulberry, bubblegum. Medium body, dusty tannins, medium acidity balanced, medium length. 2�5 years.

UK price:�35.00 Luv, Amp, VII, DBy, Fah

US price:$45.00 Domaine Carneros Winery +1-707-257-0101

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Domaine Charles Thomas Gr�ves 2001

Red

Very Pinot basket of fruits. Fresh, clean, very 2001 acidity. Pure fruit. 2�5 years.

UK price:�16.99 Bea

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Domaine Charles Thomas Les Richemones 2001

Red

Aroma of summer pudding. Red fruits, slightly jammy. Very sweet fruit, very pure and straightforward. 2�5 years.

UK price:�24.99 Bea

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Red

Solid crown of chunky red fruit. Good intensity on palate, some brambly fruits. Very good.

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Domaine Galopi�re 2001

White

Yellow. Mid concentration of fruit. Quite elegant. Mid spice and richness. Lacking a little weight/poise, but stylish. Good acids � long. Up to 2 years.

UK price:�14.99 Thr

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Domaine Gerovassiliou Syrah 2002

Red

Full rich colour. Spicy, meaty, gamey and good blackberry fruit. Rich, ripe, good extraction. Up to 5 years.

US price:$25.00 Sotiris Bafitis Selections Vina Mediterranean (+1 301 599 8380)

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Domaine Gerovassiliou Syrah 2001

Red

Very light rim. Better than expected. Fruit soup but sweet in the end.

US price:$25.00 Sotiris Bafitis Selections Vina Mediterranean (+1 301 599 8380)

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Domaine Jean-Marc Bernhard Wineck-Schlossberg Riesling 2002

White

Good powerful concentrated nose. Full, medium dry, and very long, round with great concentration.

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Domaine Jean-Paul Balland Cuv�e Traditionelle 2003

White

Mid lemon. Confected sweet fruit. Ripe, round, soft, exotic.

UK price:�10.50 Ear, ThH

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White

Grapefruit, pineapple. Generous display of fruit, final integrated tannins, vibrant, very good.

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Domaine Piron Lafont Quartz 2003

Red

Red purple-pink edge. Stalky - nose of undergrowth. Blackcurrent sweet fruit. Very high acids. Characterful. Some freshness. Now - 1 year

UK price:�8.50 Ear

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Domaine Porto Carras Ch�teau Porto Carras 2001

Red

Normal. Clear but balanced. Fresh, elegant, discreet - a voir!2 - 5

UK price:�9.23 Yod

US price:$10.50 Athenne Importers & Distributors 001 516 505 4800

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Rich tropical fruit and nuts. Very sweet, caramel citrus, intense, penetrating, long.

UK price:�13.95 Vin

US price:$31.99 William Grant & Sons 001 732 225 9000

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Dornier Wines Cabernet Merlot 2002

Red

Deep red; Quite a perfumed fruit. Some mellow sweeter character. Vibrant spicy, good oak/fruit balance - needs a year or two. 2-5

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Dornier Wines Donatus Red 2002

Red

Deep colour. Sexy but not classy. Lashings of new oak - velvety fruit; Loads of oak tannins - perhaps lacking a little in fruit - firm - good length - needs a little while. 2-5

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Dorrien Estate Bin 442 Shiraz 2002

Red

Easy soft fruits. Good depth for a wine at this price - not complex but good delivery.

UK price:�7.99 M&S

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White

Great extract, richness and finesse.

UK price:�50.00 Clk, Duv

US price:$100.00 Partners Wine Marketing Group (+1 504 269 4845)

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Edi Simcic Sauvignon Riserva, Gorisha Brda 2001

Red

Bright-mid gold. Clear, fairly intense lemon/lime and subtle oak notes. Dry, rich, ripe peachy fruit with hints of lemon zest and toasty oak, rounded texture in mouth. Fairly long finish. Drink now.

UK price:�24.29 No retailer listed

US price:$44.99 Domaine Select + 1 212 279 0799

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El Coto de Rioja Coto Real 1998

Red

Deep cherry red. Spicy, vanilla, elegant nose. Dry, balanced, good tannin structure, fresh and full of flavour, style, very long length. 5�10 years.

UK price:�14.99 CCl

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EOS Estate Winery Father Oak Chardonnay 2002

White

Yellow straw; sappy oak; spicty, tropical fruit. Full bodied + fresh pineapple. Hefty: decent length. Now

UK price:�7.99 M&S

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Red

Colour shows more vibrant + density. Ripe berry fruit. Jammy almost. Simple+ fruit driven. Ripe vibrant attack. Good substance. Mid palate weight impressive. Tannins soft. Lacks complexity. Now

UK price:�6.49 Tes, Sai, Som, Coo, Unw, Cos, Asd

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Ernie Els Wines 2001

Red

Dark ruby. Spice, vanilla. Complex, rich and ripe. Multi-layered but has underlying capsicum and rubber flavours. Very good. Length and layers. Good Bordeaux style. Really fruity and jammy. Juicy. Blackcurranty. Very commercial. Drink now+.

UK price:�50.00 L&W

US price:$65.00

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White

Bright Light yellow; Hint of oak, Stewed fruits. Medium body, a bit fleshy light-medium acidity. Simple apple-pear flavour. Finishes a bit coarse.Now

UK price:�6.99 No retailer listed

US price:$6.99 Esser Cellars, St Helena CA

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Estancia Chardonnay 2002

White

Bright, clear, very pale, straw colour. 1. Cork Taint.2. Fresh, quite appealing nose with slightly sweet fruit. Richly fruited style, good use of oak. Length made good finish. Now

UK price:�8.99 Som,Saf

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Estancia Pinot Noir 2001

Red

Light garnet; Dark fruits, leather, stewed prunes. A guzzler, light bodied, charm a fruit bauble. Now

UK price:�9.99 Saf, Asd, Thr,Cos

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Estancia Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Red

2001 Garnet; Ripe, brawny, toasty, cherry, fruit rhubarb. Medium body. Good fruit. Cherry, cola.Now

UK price:�9.99 Thr, MCW

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Estancia Piedra Roble 2001

Red

Deep Red, Ruby . Another closed nose and a hint of licourice. Decent upfront fruit Nice balance good length.Now - 2

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Estancia Piedra Selecci�n 2000

Red

Ruby. Austere, some complexity. Good tight fruit, nice tannin balance austere length but good. 2-5

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Red

Black forest fruit, chocolate and coffee. Smooth tannins, a concentrated finish.

US price:$39.50

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Fazi Battaglia Rutilus 2003

Red

Medium deep ruby. Fresh fruity nose with hints of Marasca Cherry. Good sound body ripe fruit with sustained acidity. Fairly tannic. Now

US price:$9.99 Palm Bay Imports (1 516 9219005)

White

Lemon flowers, honey and beeswax. Creamy-nutty, spicy, savoury, balanced acidity, very interesting. Drink now.

UK price:�14.99 Hpa

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Finca La Celia La Celia Reserva, Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Red

Medium purple. Medium density - youthful and bright.Intense nose, good varietal character with lead pencil shavings prominent.Generous and fleshy with vigorous toast, spice and blackcurrant flavours. Firm tannic structure, slightly drying on the finish.No

UK price:�7.99 RobInson Wine Merchant

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Finca La Celia La Consulta, Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Red

Deep ruby-purple core, pink rim.Vibrant raspberry fruit, slightly leafy, hint of exotic spices.Juicy red berry fruits, lively acidity and gentle tannins in support, vanilla and cream showing oak.Now - 2

UK price:�4.99 RobInson Wine Merchant

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Finca Las Moras Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz 2002

Red

Deep ruby core, pink rim.Perfumed, subtle black and red fruits, cinnamon spice.Light raspberry and plum fruit, lively and fresh, quite delicate style, long, beautiful texture.Now - 4

UK price:�6.99 Gor

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White

Red

Good deep colour, rich pink purple rim. Solid, ripe fruit backed by new oak. High alcohol.Dense and flashy. Good ripe fruit and well integrated. Savoury oak.Now + 5yrs

US price:$90.00 TRIUIN

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Fraspe Villalta, bottled for Marks & Spencer 1998

Red

Very modern style. Oak taking over from harmonious fruit, which is light for tannins.

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Fratelli Muratori Rumpotino 2001

Red

Perfumed, elegant/austere nose, ripe fruit. Smooth, deep layered. Long finish.

UK price:�22.75 Try

US price:$39.35 Italia Wine Imports LLC (914 241 7770)

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Freie Weingartner Wachau Riesling Exceptional 2002

White

Pale gold. Pretty nose, soft. Long, good peaches. Lovely. Up to 2 years.

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Freixenet Morlanda Crianza 1998

Red

Very bright, upfront fruit. Lovely mature fruit � complete. Drinking well. Up to 5 years.

UK price:�19.99 Rei, Spain Direct

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Gibbston Valley Wines Reserve Chardonnay 2003

White

Nutty melon, figs. Peachy, creamy attack, quite lush. Very dry style, tropical fruit. Perhaps a little obvious. Drink now.

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Gibbston Valley Wines Pinot Noir 2003

Red

Spicy, dusty notes of pure rich, ripe black cherry and blackcurrant. Hint of oak. Ripe, rich fruit; like a fruit pudding, big and opulent; some sweet notes. Promises well. Up to 2/3 years.

US price:$45.00 Davies & Co Inc 001 508 563 1299 service@davieswine.com

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Ginestet Mascaron Par Ginestet 2002

Red

Good balance between fruit/fragrance and acidity/tannins. Very attractive. 2�5 years.

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Ginestet R�f�rence de Ginestet 1999

Red

Classy toasted oak and dark fruit. Smooth, vanilla oak. Perfect Bordeaux. Drink now.

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Ginestet Grand Marquis de Marquis de Chasse 2002

Red

Dark, dense, full appearance. Fine oak spice and some fruit ripeness here. Clamy. Refined, elephant ripe fruit, well matched to oak. Has a sheen. Now

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Ros�

Medium-intense onion skin colour, tiny bubbles. Open strawberry fruit, hint of spice, light musky yeasty. Quite powerful and meaty. Very fresh intense fruit, good creamy structure. Very long length. Drink now.

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Gravitas Unoaked Chardonnay 2003

White

Pale straw colour. Some fresh, creamy notes. Hint of apricots. Crisp, taut structure; nice acidity, oak present but has some appley flavours as well; hints of creamy, nutty flavours. Up to 2 years.

UK price:�12.63 Loe

US price:$19.99 Weyland Metzler Importing +610 486 0 800/0700

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Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2003

White

Pale straw colour. Strong asparagus nose, and exotic fruit. Very pure aromas. Fig, asparagus, fruit and flavour. Very mineral. Good varietal character. Now

UK price:�8.49 Cns, BnC

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Groote Post Chardonnay 2002

White

Mid-yellow; More elegant waxy fruit - butterscotch. Creamy stylish - a bit astringent on end. Quite complex on palate. Long. Good wine. 2

UK price:�9.49 Cns, BnC

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White

Orange amber. Honey and cordial apples. Sweet. Balanced acid. Barley sugar, slightly cloying. Good length. Drink now.

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Gsellmann & Gsellmann Beerenauslese 2001

White

Medium gold. Honey, minerals, peaches. Botrytis - very attractive.Sweet-crisp acidity - luscious texture - balanced good length - lovely.Now

UK price:�8.97 Hae

Red

Deep garnet colours. Plummy, spicy, elegant, vanilla, blackcurrant. Lots of class. Dry, lots of firm tannnins. Cedar spice, blackcurrent. Full bodied, very long length. 5�10 years.

UK price:�16.99 UWi

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Haciendas De Espa�a Marqu�s de la Concordia Hacianda De Susar 2001

Red

Purple. Subtle smoky, woody, hint of oak. Nice rich spicy fruit, good structure with a lot of tannins. 5�10 years.

UK price:�14.99 UWi

White

Clear, subtle creamy notes. Touch of vanilla. Restrained, slightly austere style, reasonable length. Drink now.

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Hammel Domaine de Crochet, Cuv�e Charles Auguste, Mont sur Rolle 2002

Red

Rich, exciting nose. Ripe, intense, spicy, juicy. Delicious. Expands, stays bright and explosive. Balanced finish. 5 years+.

Red

Good aged fruit and oak, some steel. Edgy aged palate, tannins are ok.

UK price:�10.49 No retailer listed

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Hardys Oomoo Shiraz 2001

Red

Deep brick; Solid, concentrated; Super rich with plenty of ripe sweet dark fruits

UK price:�7.99 MCW

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Hartford Pinot Noir 2002

Red

Quite deep. Very sweet, rather jammy nose. Slightly overstewed flavours but quite savoury. Drink now.

UK price:�25.00 May

US price:$25.00

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Haselgrove Shiraz 2003

Red

Purple/red. Good hue; Minty, fresh, oaky. Easy, sweet palate, balanced tannins.

UK price:�5.99 D&D

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Hay Shed Hill Wines Cabernet Merlot 2002

Red

Some elegance, hint of leafy fruits. Good ripeness, simple and straightforward. Slight green tannins. 2�5 years.

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Hay Shed Hill Wines Shiraz 2002

Red

Bright purple. Liquorice, sweet oak, toffee-like vanilla, mint character. Luscious, sweet, liquorice. Full, young tannins balanced by layers of flavours.

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Red

Deep red. Suggestion of tiredness. Full on the palate. 2�5 years.

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Herzog Herzog Special, Reserve Chardonnay 2001

White

Shows heavy oak. Good palate. Too much oak although layers solid.

US price:$30.00 USSL, USZ, USMC

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Herzog Herzog Special Edition, Warnecke Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Red

Lovely purity varietal quality. Shows nice rich attack, pure, complex (cedar spice, capsicum) mid palate and a little dry.

UK price:�50.00 Amz

US price:$60.00 USSL; USZ; USMC

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Herzog Herzog Special Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

Red

Mid-dark colour. Jammy, pencil lead, toast. Mid�light in the toasty middle soft tannins on the finish. Drink now.

US price:$35.00 USSL; USZ; USMC

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White

A nice faintly burgundian, a nice richness decent fruit touch of popcorn some character good acidity, nice nutty oak finish. now

UK price:�7.99 Stf

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Hope Estate Shiraz 2001

Red

Rhubarb, berryish nose. More pinot than shiraz almost, very juicy with nice berry (mulberry) fruit quality.

UK price:�7.99 Stf, Unw

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White

Nettly. Nice balance and juicy, savoury, mineral fruit. Good length, attractive.

UK price:�10.99 M&S

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Hunter's Wines Pinot Noir 2002

Red

Medium mulberry colour. Attractive floral nose, gently smoky. Complex. Excellent fruit concentration here. Balanced. Pure Pinot in a higher style. Up to 2 years.

UK price:�10.99 Lay, Jer

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I Feudi di Romans Merlot 2001

Red

Medium - red brick. Blue finish. Fresh, spiny, elegant. Blue fruits, ripe frsh asidity and tannin. Mediumish bodied. Now -2-5 years

UK price:�8.99 Lib

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Il Meridione Primario 2001

Red

Medium ruby, obviously mature. Pronounced and infuse nose caramel, toffee, very arromatic. Beautifully integrated on the palate -fine acidity and tanins long and creamy, refind and with beautifully balanced fruit. 2 - 5 years

UK price:�6.99 Unw

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Red

Deep plum ruby red, showing signs of age at the edges. Full strawberry, wild fruit aromas. Some tobacco and mint. Fine.Concentrated fruit and tannin. Earthy mystic charm. Some elegance.Now + 1year

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J.P Vinhos Tinto da Anfora, Grande Escolha 2001

Red

Deep garnet red showing maturity. Gamey. Black olive nose.Well made, with pleasant balance of acidity and tannins. Black pepper spicy finish. Showing some style.Now + 2 yrs

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Ros�

Fresh and elegantly fruity.

UK price:�21.99 Cos,Tes

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Jacquart Blanc de Blancs 1997

White

Light green. Vegetal evolved Chardonnay. Big mouthful of citrus. Excellent volume, long. Drink now.

UK price:�34.00 Pat,Maj

US price:$39.95 TRI-VIN

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Jansz 1999

White

Good green hints. Lovely chardonnay fruits, nutty and complex. Full and rich. Quite structured and full with broad development and creamy big obvious style. OTT.

UK price:�12.99 Rak, Ben, You, Ths

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Jean Louis Denois Grande Cuv�e 2001

White

Aromatic floral mayflower nose. Slight spritz. Clean, floral, waxy orange flower fruit, good balancing acidity. Floral, elegant and classy. Drink now.

UK price:�10.45 BBR

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Jean Louis Denois Les Oliviers, Roussanne, Marsanne 2001

Red

Light gold. Honeyed floral nose. Floral fruit, honeyed, waxy, elegant. Attractive fruit, good length and weight. Clean, nice balancing acidity. Now

UK price:�6.95 BBR

White

Beaune terroir and some rusticity. Slight aniseed. Integrated oak. Sweet berry fruit. Spiced, good concentration. Stylish acidity, long, classy. Up to 4 years.

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Jim Barry The Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Red

good, depth of colour; Ripe, burnish fruit, simple but attractive; Ripe, good intensity on palate, good tannins, supple but long.

UK price:�8.99 Neg, BWC

US price:$16.00 Negociants UK 001 707 259 0993

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Jos� Maria da Fonseca & Van Zeller Vale Dona Maria 1999

Red

Good bright, blood edged. Quite closed soft fruit. Easy fruit, jam with some power and grip behind. Good easy drinking, lacking some length.

UK price:�11.00 No retailer listed

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Jos� Maria da Fonseca & Van Zeller Vale Dona Maria reserve Lote 01 NV

Red

Another very deep, dark purple ruby. Rich sweet but nose some chocolate notes. Full - rich, deep - a bit issue - young powerful palate. Now

UK price:�9.99 No retailer listed

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White

Deep lemon gold; Honey, peach and apricot. Rich, complex. Possibly lacks acidity on finish. Dried apricot. Now

UK price:�9.99 Thi

US price:$35.00 Loest Mc Namee Po Box 7436, Philadelphia +1 914 954 6583

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White

Leesy, solid citrus varietal fruit. Rich, leafy, buttery. Hints of heather and honey. Elegant oak . Well balanced. Tropical fruit and buttered toast. Up to 2 years.

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KWV Cathedral Cellar Sauvignon Blanc 2003

White

Mid/pale; Faint herbaceous subdued primary aromas. Crisp, clean stylish elegant: flinty, a little light - long finish. Now

UK price:�7.99 Cav

US price:$13.00 57 Main Street Wines, 585 Stewart Avenue, Suite 544, Garden City, NY 11530 Tel: 0915163572070

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KWV Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay 2003

White

Mid-deeper straw gold; Rich ripe "fat" fruit, creamy; Toasty oak, ripe, a "crowd pleaser." Rich, creamy, fruit. 2

UK price:�7.99 Cav

US price:$13.00 57 Main Street Wines, 585 Stewart Avenue, Suite 544, Garden City, NY 11530 Tel: 091516357207

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KWV Cathedral Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

Red

White

yellow; waxy, figgy, typical variety; oily, rich, fruity, lively oak finish. Now

US price:$15.00 Elliott Bay Distributing +1 206 935 9463

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L'Illuminata Colbertina 2001

Red

Rich, plummy, whiff of undergrowth and hedgerow and new oak. Generously flirty, deeply packed with plum fruit and oak.

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L'Ormarins Chardonnay 2003

White

Mid yellow. Delicate, gently lively fruit � elegant. Delicious, tangy, spicy, well-integrated oak � good fruit. Drink now.

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White

Pale yellow/green. Crisp citric nose. Well structured. Mid palate weight. Some lively fat and acidity. Mid length, good freshness, almost chalky style. 0-2 years

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La Chablisienne Grande Cuv�e 2002

White

Yellow. Characterful mid toned, quite brisk/chalky - almost lemon peel character. Bright palate weight, good spice. Mid richness, quite bright acids - a little fat. 1

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La Fortuna Racines Syrah 2003

Red

Bit smoky.Wild old clone on palate. Chunny. Good energy and richness if not much obvious charm or complexity

UK price:�5.99 Dar

US price:$10.00 Organic Vintners 001 303 245 8773/House of Fine Wines Ltd 001 212 694 8600

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La Querce 2001

Red

Forest fruit and cedar wood. Cherries and raspberries are well integrated with balanced tannins and lovely acidity.

US price:$35.00 Bedford International, 16 Hazel Lane, Larchmont, NY 10538-4016 0019148332725

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La Spinetta 2001

White

Grassy, slightly herbaceous, lots of gooseberry. Long, very focused wine.

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La Spinetta Vigneto Starderi 2001

Red

Clean, fresh fruit nose, floral notes with crushed berries. Firm fruit and body.

UK price:�68.99 EnW

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Red

Dark ruby. Spicy toasty oak. Cassis and plums. Cassis leaf undertones. Rich, ripe, sweet, chewy, chunky etc. Vanilla, toast and dark fruits. Well integrated. Finishes a little too dry. 2�5 years.

UK price:�14.99 Ear

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Laibach Vineyards The Dogleg 2002

Red

Deep ruby garnet; Brandy and spice and a touch of something savoury. (Roast lamb and gravy). One of the best wines of the flight. Accessible, smooth fruit. Maybe let down by lightness in mouth weight. Now + 1

UK price:�7.49 Ear

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Landmark Vineyards Overlook Chardonnay 2001

White

Gold; smoky, oaky, butter. Almost sweet, melted butter, oozy, sexy, slurpy. Lovely fruit balance, herbal. Drink now.

UK price:�16.95 Lay

US price:$25.00 USCOIT/USDD/USGT/USSTH/USTG/USTWC/USWAL/USWX/USWH

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White

Lychees, but also quite hot. Clean, savoury attack, almost fully dry, alcoholic � forgivable, lacks the sweetened aroma of the best examples. Drink now.

UK price:�10.95 L&W

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Le Grys Sauvignon Blanc 2003

White

Pale; Clean and pungent; Attractive appley fruit with zesty grassiness. Very high acidity. Long. Now

UK price:�8.75 L&W

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Leasingham Magnus Riesling 2003

White

UK price:�6.99 Sai

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Legaris Reserva 1999

Red

Meaty, light, gamey character. Dark fruit, warm spices, complex and elegant. Dry tannins. Mouthwatering, quite bitter and gamey finish. Full bodied. 5�10 years.

UK price:�14.99 Luv, Wmb, Hnd

US price:$26.99 Vinum International Tel 001 707 224 4601

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White

Pale gold. Off dry � refreshing, peppery, core balanced. Very long. Drink now.

UK price:�19.95 Lib

US price:$30.00 Vin Divino Chicago 001 773 334 6700

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Loimer Seeberg Riesling 2002

White

Pale gold. Very ripe � savoury apples. Off dry with medium high acid, lemony fruit, high alcohol and a decadent finish. Up to 2 years.

UK price:�13.99 Lib

US price:$23.00 Vin Divino Chicago 001 773 334 6700

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Loimer Riesling Al 2002

White

Pretty peach nose, lovely peach, fleshy. Full body, structured acidity, good fruit, intense lovely finish. Up to 10 years.

UK price:�59.95 Lib

US price:$32.00 Vin Divino Chicago 001 773 334 6700

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Red

Medium depth garnert/ruby. Fresh cherry nose, violets ripe. Good smooth tannins, medium body and length. Now

UK price:�7.99 Sai

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Luis Felipe Edwards Carmen�re Estate 2003

Red

bright.Pleasant plum.Upbeat style. Could be inviting. Soft, clean palate. Lightish but not ephemeral. Tidy wine.now

UK price:�5.99 Tes, Unw

US price:$8.00

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Luis Felipe Edwards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2002

Red

inky. Elegant, fresh cassis fruit with elegant leesy cream notes.Good structure, creamy and dark fruit, holds up well.now

UK price:�7.99 Tes

US price:$13.00

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Luis Felipe Edwards Shiraz Terraced 2002

Red

Appealing and rich black fruit. Hint of attractive pepper. Integrated oak too.French oak covering soft chocolate tannins. Balanced. Alcohol gives it a smooth texture. Well made.Now - 3

UK price:�7.99 No retailer listed

US price:$13.00

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Macari Vineyards Merlot Reserve 2001

Red

Cola, currant, vanilla. Medium body, acidity, low�medium tannins, cola, black raspberry, pleasant, short finish. Drink now.

US price:$26.00 Macari Vineyards 001 631 298 0100

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Madeira Wine Company Blandy's 15 Year Old Malmsey NV

White

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Maison Albert Bichot Domaine du Clos Frantin, Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru 2002

Red

Pinot, plum with over ripe fruits. Powerful. Fresh finish and long, good tannins. 5�10 years.

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Red

Deep ruby not deep. Light mineral notes on a well edged front base. Easy, simple, jammy fruit lets dwon on otherwise well-balanced wine. A wine of refined character, light old fashioned, but very appealing. Now

UK price:�6.99 Thr, Msn, Unw

US price:$9.99

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Manoel D Po�as Junior Vinhos 1999

Red

Young, fresh and clean. Has good fruit and length on the palate.

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Manoel D Po�as Junior Vinhos Porto Po�as NV

Red

Cognac-like nose, showing some real age if a little cooked. Hot, sweet palate � a little cloying in style but nice big finish and good complexity. Drink now.

UK price:�13.25 HoT

US price:$25.00 HGC Imports

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Red

Mature purple. Berry and raspberry; spicy soft raspberry with some minerality behind; soft tannins. Drink now.

UK price:�23.99 Fel

US price:$32.00 USFAL/USNEW/USJL/USWIN/USK/USVAR/USWL/USMC/USSL

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Marqu�s de Gri��n Dominio de Valdepusa, Syrah 2001

Red

Deep purple. Spicy, black pepper, blackberry, hint of tar. Dry, very spicy. Full bodied. Chocolate style. Rich and fruity. Modern. Very long finish. 2�5 years.

UK price:�14.99 Wai

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Martha Clara Vineyards 6025 2000

Red

Medium full, fully mature. Quite earthy, Cabernet bouquet, quite ripe. High natural acidity. Up to 2 years.

US price:$34.99 Martha Clara Vineyards 001 631 298 0075

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Martha Clara Vineyards Reserve Syrah 2000

Red

Dense ruby. Smoky, medicinal, blackberry. Sweet, blackberry fruit. Jammy, intense, full-bodied soft varietal. 1�2 years.

US price:$24.99 Martha Clara Vineyards 001 631 298 0075

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Martinborough Vineyard Vineyard Pinot Noir 2002

Red

Floral. Moderate complexity. Good depth. Very attractive. Nicely balanced palate. Well-handled oak. Elegant and balanced without being too hot. Good length. Up to 5 years.

UK price:�16.00 And

US price:$40.00 NZ Wine Imports/Pacific Vine Imports 001 312 504 4704

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Mas des Baux Rouge Gorge 2000

Red

Sweet bramble, black pepper, fruit. Spicy leather tones. Broad, spicy fruit flavours, liquorice, plums and leather. Well-integrated oak. Delicious. Drink now.

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Mas des Baux Rouge Baux 2001

Red

Very full, intense, youthful. Herbs, spice, Garrigue. Personality. Rather restrained but full power and intensity underneath. 2 years+.

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Mas des Baux Soleil Rouge 2002

Red

Ripe, plummy, rich baked fruit, patent leather tones. Big, peppery, broad, ripe fruit, exuberant, juicy. Classy use of oak. Earthy mineral weight. 2�5 years.

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White

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Mastroberardino Radici 2000

Red

Open, complex deep plum and morello cherry nose, full and beefy. 2�5 years.

UK price:�15.50 BWC

US price:$28.19

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Matanzas Creek Merlot 2001

Red

Damp earth, black cherries. Black fruited palate. Present tannins or firm acidity. All good elements for this to last, evolve and lengthen with time. 2�5 years.

UK price:�23.00 May

US price:$60.00 MAY

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McLean's Farm Reserve 2002

Red

Good colour. Pure fruit. Slightly plumper, firm finish. Needs time.

UK price:�10.99 Tes

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McManis The Boulders Shiraz Reserve, San Joaquin Valley 2002

Red

Deep purple; Lactic cola clove; Medium body, tannins, medium high acidity. A touch of pruny, smoky. Brisk finish. 2-5

UK price:�5.49 Coo

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McPherson Reserve Chardonnay 2001

White

Bright gold. Obvious oak and overripe fruit. Intense citrus. Rich, flavoursome, creamy malo. Drink now.

UK price:�10.99 OzW, A&N, C&H, Lan, CeT, Cze, Eag, Evy, Fen, FRN, Hds, Log

US price:$18.00 Shaw-Ross Int 001 954 430 5020

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Misiones de Rengo Cuv�e Reserva, Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Red

Ripe black fruit, fruit-driven style with slight herby notes. Pleasant palate, firm grainy tannins with a touch of mineral weight and good fruit

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Mission Hill Family Estate Oculus 2001

Red

Deep ruby red. Vanilla, red berry cedar. Ripe juicy black body � blackcurrant fruit, elegant, well made, firm. 1�3 years.

UK price:�17.99 MCD

US price:$20.00 Vintage Wines LLC (847 954 3783)

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Mission Hill Family Estate Syrah 2001

Red

White

Very pale in colour. Clean neutral fruit character. Inoffensive. Gently spicy. Neutral but there is fruit here. Some residual sugar. Nice acid balance. Very attractive. Up to 3 years.

UK price:�12.99 P&S, You, Lre

US price:$19.00 Negociants UK 001 707 259 0993

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Nautilus Estate Pinot Noir 2002

Red

Floral and perfumed nose. Toasty, mealy oak. Chunky and full flavoured. Plenty of depth. Firm yet balanced. Potentially very good. Up to 3 years.

UK price:�14.99 Maj, Wmb, You

US price:$20.00 Negociants UK 001 707 259 0993

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Nautilus Estate Marlborough 2002

White

Pale; Floral lemon citrus. Cinnamon lemon toast attack. Medium weight, attractive balance of fresh acidity with good fruit reliance. Complexity from lees and oak. Now - 2 yrs

UK price:�9.99 You, Wmb, Sgl

US price:$17.00 Negociants UK 001 707 259 0993

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Nederburg Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2003

White

Pale straw; Dusty asparagus fruit. Good varietal character. Very crisp and dry. Good varietal character, elegant - lovely length. 2-5 yrs

UK price:�8.99 HBJ

US price:$13.99 Dreyfus Ashby 001 212 818 0770

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Neethlingshof Lord Neethling Pinotage 2000

Red

Very dark garnet. Sweet berry fruit. Lovely fruit and length. 2�5 years.

UK price:�11.99 Fah, HBJ, SAo

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Neethlingshof Weisser Riesling, Noble Late Harvest 2003

White

Deeper gold; Orange blossom and honey. Orange marmalade, lemon peel; Oranges and sweet but lacks tang of acidity - "sultanas"; Now

UK price:�9.49 Fah, HBJ, SAo

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Nepenthe Wines Pinot Noir 2002

Red

Red

Opaque dark ruby, less bright. Wood, raspberry, smooth, chocolatey, big, toasty flavours, moderate structure. 2�5 years.

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Red

Quite mature nose. Meaty palate but with character and fruit. Still tannic. One for those who like old-style Spain.

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Pascal Rollet Domaine de la Chapelle 'Vieilles Vignes' 2002

White

Jasmine, floral fruits. Fresh, gold balance of fruits and tannins, gentle use of wood. Light, pretty. Drink now.

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Red

Deep full, rich, young. gamey, a little flirty but quite typical. Some complexity, but quite high acidity, quite good complex wine. Up to 2 years.

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Red

Oak cassis; dense tannins, leaner body but ripe cassis fruit. Good concentration, some complexity, needs time. 5�10 years.

US price:$50.00 USEWM

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Petaluma Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay 2001

White

Tight nose, fruit and fine oak. Will age. Good finish. 5�10 years.

UK price:�14.99 Bib

US price:$25.99 Paterno Wines

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White

Buttery and biscuity. Fruit good, medium development and building already.

UK price:�19.50 Ear

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Pighin Pinot Grigio Grave de Friuli 2003

White

US price:$12.00 HAM-Hatch Mansfield

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Pillitteri Estates Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine 2002

Red

Tawny, ruby. Honeyed, strawberry. Rich full bodied, sweet strawberry, lively acidity. Good length. 1�3 years.

US price:$45.00

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Piper-Heidsieck Cuv�e Sublime, Demi-sec NV

White

Fresh. Very young, fresh, with vanilla, dusted fruit.

UK price:�23.99 Max

US price:$38.00 Remy Amerique 001 212 399 4200

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Pisa Range Black Poplar Block Pinot Noir 2001

Red

Deep mulberry colour. Sweet notes of red and blackcurrant, and red plum and cherry. Some good layers of fruit; rounded, soft tannins, quite attractive with cherry and plum notes. Up to 3 years.

UK price:�18.95 L&W

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Planeta Syrah 2001

Red

Gunpowder nose, lots of ripe, black bramble fruit and raisins. Fresh finish.

UK price:�20.99 EnW

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Plantagenet Shiraz 2001

Red

Leather, intense berries and liquorice. Lovely sweet fruit and chewy texture with opulence and seductive fruits.

UK price:�17.99 Lib

US price:$33.00 Robert Whales Selections

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Red

Deep red. Alcoholic and fruity. Ripe, fruity with elegant tannins. Drink now.

UK price:�10.99 EnW

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Pale green overtones. Fine. Subtle, classy nose; wonderful explosion of melon/pineapple fresh fruit. Very fine indeed.Very crisp, clean acidity. Balanced finish. Good fruit. Good vinho verde style. Pleasant minerality.Now + 1 year

US price:$8.00 Aidil Wines& Liquors +1 973642004

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Quinta do Crasto 2001

Red

Very deep youthful colour, crimson rim. Ripe, flashy fruit on the nose. Perfumed, quite opulent but still a little dusty. Wonderfully rich, full broad fruit on the palate � no shortage of guts. Big, broad and ripe. Great length. Up to 10 years.

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White

Pale green tinged yellow. Fragrant, fresh, apples and flowers. Jasmine on the nose. Crisp, clear and appley. Single, well-made and with good length. Now

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Ra�mat Abadia 2000

Red

Deep red, with a hint of maturity. Fine style on nose. Good style with a nice balance, good length - hints of herbs and plums. Good . 2-5

UK price:�5.99 Odd, Clk, Wmb, Dby,Edn

US price:$9.99 Vinum International Tel 001 707 224 4601

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Rainer Wess Riesling Pfaffenberg 2003

White

Pale yellow. Closed but lemons on nose. Off dry � very powerful, ripe and long.

White

Straw colour. Big Pinot style, rich. Pretty mature. Quite soft and rich on the palate.

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Red

Rich, plum nose. Some cherry and mint. Juicy lingering fruits. Good soft tannins and alcohol. Concentrated fruit. Big rich finish. Quite elegant in style. Up to 10 years.

UK price:�11.49 F&E

US price:$18.00 Admiral Wines Merchants tel +1 9733712211 email: mail@admiralwine.com

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Real Companhia Velha Evel Branco 2003

White

Green straw golden. Intense, floral and simple but clean. Nice fresh acidity medium/light body, good fruit, lively finish. (Well made wine). 2-5

UK price:�6.99 F&E

US price:$10.00 Admiral Wines Merchants tel +1 9733712211 email: mail@admiralwine.com

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Real Companhia Velha Quinta dos Aciprestes 2001

Red

Robert Stemmler Winery Three Clone, Chardonnay 2001

White

Star-bright gold, hint of green. Green apple, cream. Medium body, pleasant viscosity. Pondery, medium length. Good citrus, mineral concentration, medium acidity. 2 years.

US price:$25.00 Robert Stemmler Winery +1 707 939 2293

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Rocca delle Macie Riserva di Fizzano 2000

Red

Sweet blackberry. Touch of coffee/ chocolate. Round, smooth, nice depth and development.

UK price:�11.60 Cib

US price:$27.00 Palm Bay Imports +1 516 9219 005

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Rodney Strong Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

Red

Shows lovely pure varietal notes. Lovely intensity. Lovely attack, super flavours, complex length. Tannins a little sharp but interesting wine.

US price:$40.00 Rodney Strong Vineyards 001 707 433 6521

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Roquevale Alfrocheiro 2000

Red

Mid-deep ochre, browney rim. Gamey nose, rather like old fashioned Burgandy.Soft, gamey flavours, slightly rustic in style, but non-the-worse for that. Sweet gamey length. Now

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Red

Deep ruby. Spicy sweet. Very smart, ripe first big charming smoothie of a wine. Now

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White

Lemon citrus. Grassy asparagus notes. Full body, slightly waxy texture. Rich and balanced. Drink now.

UK price:�10.99 Dar

US price:$36.99 Halby Marketing Inc 707 9651711

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Sacred Hill Riflemans Chardonnay 2002

White

Nutty oily notes. Some creamy notes as well. Quite oaky with some toffee apple flavours; quite tight on structure. Drink now.

UK price:�12.99 Dar

US price:$36.99 Halby Marketing 707 9351711

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Sacred Hill Brokenstone Merlot 2002

Red

Plum, earth, intense. Rich, dense, sweet palate, primary fruit, supple tannin; full body. Up to 3 years.

UK price:�14.99 Dar

US price:$36.99 Halby Marketing Inc 707 9351711

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Sacred Hill Helmsman 2002

Red

Riper notes; very concentrated blackcurrant and plum. Oak well integrated; very ripe, rich flavours of plum, cassis and cherry. Up to 3 years.

UK price:�14.99 Dar

US price:$36.99 Halby Marketing Inc

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Sacred Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2003

White

Pale; Citrus green bean; Good concentrated attack rich fruit; nicely balanced, full bodied, harmonious and some complexity. Now

UK price:�9.99 Dar

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White

Very reserved honeyed aroma, almost sherbety. Attractive soft, floral palate, nice balance, good attractive rounded fruit, very classy style, this has real potential to be very good. 2�5 years.

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Schloss Vollrads Riesling Sp�tlese 2002

White

Lime yellow colour. Slightly backward mineral nose. Fresh clear floral fresh, very attactive floral fruit, very clear and premature. Attractive refined finish medium length well made. 2-5 years

UK price:�15.95 Lib

US price:$24.99 Schmitt Sohne Inc Atlanta 001404 874 0478

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Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

Red

Moderate Opaque; Shows excessive oak notes. Sweet attack. Lovely weight and complexity on palate. Very complex chocoa+mocha. Nice wine. 2-5

UK price:�9.21 No retailer listed

US price:$17.00

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Segal's Merom-Galil Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Red

Full red garnet edge. Scented, perfumed, herball, a little spicy. Pleasant inky tannnic edge, austere palate. Now

US price:$16.00

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Seidelberg Estate Wine Roland's Reserve, Pinotage 2002

Red

Deep ruby red. Mellow, ripe, spicy, good vanilla fruit. Pleasing. Smooth, spicy, a bit of unsoftened oak tannins � a good wine even if simple. 2�5 years.

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White

Honey flavour. Medium dry, very cool, balanced, lemons and nettles. Nice fruit on finish. Drink now.

US price:$7.10 United Liquors MA 02185 9219 Braintree 001 800 862 4585

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Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2003

White

Straw/green. Intense varietal character, aniseed and spice. The palate is intense but levin in firm acidity.

UK price:�9.99 Wai

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Sherwood House Vineyards Estate Grown Merlot 2001

Red

Medium colour. Soft and fruity, quick, good follow-up, enough and well-balanced wine. Drink now.

US price:$27.00 USSL/USZ

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Sierra Cantabria Cuv�e Especial 2000

Red

Deep purple. Hint of vegetal, meaty, dark fruit. Dry, well integrated. Spicy tannins, full-bodied style. 5�10 years.

UK price:�12.95 Gll, Sec, OBr, ClW, WRS, Fol, Sec, J&B

US price:$23.00 Fine Estates From Spain +1 781 461 57 67

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Sileni Estate Selection Chardonnay 2002

White

Mid-deep lemon colour. Tropical fruit, toasty. Smooth, rich fruit attack. High extract. Full body, high alcohol, well worked but well integrated. Heavy style. Drink now.

UK price:�11.49 Dvy, Wmb

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Red

Deep ruby. Smoky, intense vanilla oak, toasty nose. Very sweet, rich palate. Sweet fruit, tar and liquorice, lots of tannin. Very tough. Smoky briar fruits. Dark, brambly and powerful. Vanilla, toast etc, Well integrated. 5�10 years.

UK price:�16.49 Evy, Hax, Wmb, JFr

US price:$35.00 Southern Starz Ken Onish 001 714 892 3030

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Red

Totally closed/withdrawn on the nose. Full, ripe fruit. Brooding. Broad tannins.

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SPR Vinhos Porto Rozes 2000

Red

Colour dark and full. Rich fruit on the nose. Quite spicy and balanced. Persistent and rich but lacking structure.

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White

Pale; Muted but gently perfumed. Lacks a little concentration and purity. Good lift on finish. Slightly simple. Now

UK price:�6.99 Bib

US price:$12.00 Broadbent Selections (+1 415 931 1725)

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St Francis Merlot 1999

Red

Prune, caramel. Olive and sweet oak. Medium body, tannins. Fleshy and tart, tannic, coarse finish. 2�5 years.

UK price:�14.99 Sai, Luv, Wmb, VII, Fah

US price:$25.00 Kobrand Corporation +1 212 490 9300

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St Francis "Kings Ridge" Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 1997

Red

Jammy, oak nose, smoky. Smooth, full palate, with tough tannins, nicely layered and extracted, chocolatey, fruits are not too well defined, length and some finesse.

UK price:�49.95 Wmb, VII, Luv, DBy, Fah

US price:$68.00 Kobrand Corporation +1 212 490 9300

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St Francis Reserve Pagani Vineyard, Zinfandel 2000

Red

Jam, chocolate. Mid�ultra ripe, jammy, earthy, easy drinking. Drink now.

UK price:�22.99 Wmb, VII, Luv, DBy, Fah

US price:$50.00 Kobrand Corporation +1 212 490 9300

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St Supery Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Red

Mid-dark ruby, slighty cooked. Cedar, mint, earthy, peat, pencil lead. Mid body, solid ripe fruit. Strong future.

US price:$24.00

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St Supery Winery Red Meritage, Elu 2000

Red

Supple plum and cherry aromas. Appealing, moderate intensity. Rich black fruits supported by firm acidity structure. Soft tannins. Drink now.

US price:$50.00

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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis, Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Red

Spicy, smooth, dense tannins, concentrated, serious wine. Layers of flavour and classic Cabernet character. Slight metallic influence. 5�10 years.

UK price:�31.70 Har, Sel, HvN, Unc, Res, Wmb

US price:$45.00 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars +1 707 944 2020

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Stark-Cond� Stark Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Red

Leaf, green pepper, vanilla. Crushed red fruit, underlying leafy character. Very Bordeaux in style. Shows varietal character well. Good mouthfeel and character. Full, multi-layered on palate. Juicy, sweet fruit finish. 5 years+.

UK price:�13.99 Stf

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Stellenzicht Golden Triangle Pinotage 2001

Red

Dark ruby. Superb subtle aromas. Black cherry, liquorice and fennel, quite explosive. Mellow, ripe. Layers of flavour, quite chunky style. A little dry. 5 years+.

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Stellenzicht Syrah 2000

Red

Generous, sweet ripe fruit. Smooth and mellow. Promises well. Very firm, slightly astringent � serious wine � good length and balance. Drink now+.

UK price:�25.95 Fah, HBJ, SAo

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Step Wines Step Road Shiraz 2001

Red

Taittinger Brut 1998

White

Healthy fruit and intense. Very solid wine, young, will improve.

UK price:�34.99 Odd, Thr, Maj, Wmb, ETN

US price:$65.00 Kobrand Corporation +1 212 490 9300

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Tamar Ridge Pinot Noir 2002

Red

Full red. Ripe, mulberry Pinot Noir varietal nose, chunky. Very good concentration. Slightly floral style.

UK price:�10.95 GWW, L&W

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Tasca d'Almerita Leone 2002

White

Elegant apples. Fruity, viscous, exotic, ripe, with finishing freshness. Drink now.

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Tasca d'Almerita Rosso del Conte 2000

Red

Red

Concentrated. Supple, long concentration with structure, nuts. Up to 5 years.

UK price:�29.95 AWW

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Tenuta la Fuga Le Due Sorelle 1997

Red

Meaty, ripe truffle, cherry and chocolates. Palate round and open. Up to 5 years.

UK price:�15.99 Ali, AWW

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Tenuta Marsiliana Marsiliana 'On the way' 2001

Red

Spicy minty oak. Warm, full bodied � rich, concentrated, smooth, ripe. Up to 5 years.

UK price:�23.50 Ast

US price:$50.00 Villa Italia (+1 650 873 6060); Monsieur Touton Selection (+1 212 255 0674)

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Terrace Heights Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2003

White

Pale; Pithy fruit on nose with a little chemical element. Better palate. Some residual sugar but grassy, crisp and fresh. Now

UK price:�9.95 L&W

Red

Nice nose, aromatic, good, rich spicy oak. Cassis fruit sweetness, nice opulent ripe fruit, quite oak/vanilla dominant, good full intensity.

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Tiefenbrunner Chardonnay Linticlarus 2000

White

Fresh, lemony, with acidic undertones. Rich, oaked, plenty of body. Drink now.

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Tiefenbrunner Cuv�e Linticlarus, Cabernet-Merlot 2001

Red

Attractively herbaceous. Typical Alto Adige Cabernet. Big, round, full, good balance.

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Tim Adams Wines The Aberfeldy 2001

Red

Spicy, broader. Oak well matched, strong tannins, burly.

UK price:�22.50 AWC

US price:$55.00 Epic Wines 001 831 689 9080

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Tim Adams Wines Riesling 2003

White

UK price:�7.99 Tes

US price:$18.00 Epic Wines 001 831 689 9080

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Red

Yeast, earth; jammy, olive, plum, medium-full body, tannins, medium acidity, medium finish. 2�5 years.

US price:$32.00

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Trefethen Chardonnay 2002

White

Green hints; vanilla, apple. Not enough fruit on top of the alcohol and acid structure. 2�3 years.

US price:$24.00

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Trentham Viognier 2003

White

Bright yellow; Resined tropical fruit spice. Almost touch "Disprint"?; The palate is broad weight and rich and ripe apricot/peach fruit balanced audit.

UK price:�8.60 C28, Wmb, See

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Trentham Shiraz 2001

Red

Simple nose; Quite nice , juicy very full quality and a little one dimensional juicy and ripe good quality tannins.

UK price:�8.60 C28, Wmb, See

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Trinchero Family Estates Montevina Pinot Grigio 2003

White

Pale; floral, spice, anise mineral notes. Medium strength, fruit minerality, slightly sweet finish, balanced. Drink now.

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Trinchero Family Estates Montevina Estate Barbera, Amador County 2001

Red

Near opaque; A fruit bomb; Sweet, brighty acidic. Firms tannins, vigarous on palate. Pretty. Now

UK price:�7.99 PLB

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Trinity Hill Cabernet Sauvignon/ Merlot, Gimblett Road, Gimblett Gravels 2001

Red

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Red

Intense, but some maturity. Floral, minty bouquet, quite high, quite attractive. Slightly vegetal/green, but pleasant fruit, cheeky tannins. Drink now.

US price:$32.90 Diane Harder Wine Marketing 001 310 937 6777

Red

opaque.Elegant, opulent aroma.Silky tannins tightly knit, closed at the moment. Very well balanced and long. Good fruit and well integrated style.now -2

UK price:�6.99 MCW

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Veramonte Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Red

opaque. Pinot Noir cherry and blackcurrant.Sweet soft entry. Quite alcoholic finish (little hollow).now

UK price:�6.99 MCW

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Vidal Estate Syrah 2002

Red

Excellent depth; Earthy, peppery, spicy, true to type. Excellent varietal character. Oak shows. Full sweet juicy flavours here. Oak well handled. Good grip. Balanced if a little oaky. 3 yrs

UK price:�9.99 Wmb, VII, Luv, DBy, Fah

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Vignamaggio Castello di Monna Lisa 2000

Red

Seductive initially and improves. Ripe, quite broad fruit with fresh acidity. Firm, ripe tannins. 1�2 years

US price:$35.00 Bedford Brands Ltd Larchmont N.Y +19148332725

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Vignamaggio "Wine Obssession" 2000

Red

Earthy, juicy black cherries, plums. Good body structure. Long finish.

US price:$59.00 Beford Brands Ltd Larchmont N.Y +1 914 833 2725

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Vignobles Andre Lurton Divinus de Ch�teau Bonnet 2001

Red

Ripe fruit, more maturity and softness than expected. Very mature style.

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Vignobles Jerome Quiot Domaine Houchart 2003

Ros�

Pretty, pale rose. Bright. Elegant, minerally fruit. Fresh and delicate. Touch of pepper. Gentle, alive and minerally. Good balance and lively dry fruit. Poise. Drink now.

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Red

Mid-deep ruby; Smoky, black fruits, pipe tobacco, leather,caramel. Lovely sweet floral and berry. Gorgeous balance of rich fruit and subtle ripe tannins and smokey character.Rich opulent mouth- filling. Now +

UK price:�8.99 Unw

US price:$15.33 Fairest Cape Beverages (714 664 0320)

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Vi�a Carmen Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Red

Deep ruby.Glycerol on nose. Clean palate but fruit hidden behind firm, but layered tannins. Decent length.now

UK price:�8.95 Odd, WSo, StG

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White

Vincent Girardin Vieilles Vignes 2002

White

New depth. Clear, fresh, fine leaf, fragrant, clean. Ripe, rich, succulent, fresh, very long, crisp. Drink now.

UK price:�11.99 MWW

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Vincenzo Toffoli NV

White

Shy. Clean, softly fruity, soft fizz. Drink now.

UK price:�12.50 CHL Import Ltd 01606 590074

US price:$15.00 Prmium Brands Inc 001 718 263 4094

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Vi�edos de Aldeanueva Campo Aldea Graciano 1998

Red

Red cherry. red, mature, balsamic,wood. Fresh, balanced. 2-3

UK price:�7.99 M&S

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Vi�edos Sutil Reserva Pablo Neruda Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

Red

inky.Bit sweaty on nose.Dry tannins but fruit has a pleasant soft, open texture.now

UK price:�6.99 Unw

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White

Yellow. Smoky, white stone fruit, quite dry oak. Quite oaky, outstanding palate, and length. Fruit subdued. Good oak.

UK price:�11.50 J&B

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Waipara Hills Dry Riesling 2003

White

Wyndham Estate Bin 333, Pinot Noir 2002

Red

Light ruby; Fresh, ripe, scented; Fresh, ripe on palate, quite big and simple.

UK price:�6.99 Saf, Tes

US price:$9.99 Pernos Ricard USA +1 914 539 4500

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Wyndham Estate Bin 444, Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Red

White

Green hints. Elegant style. Well made, very typical Chardonnay. 1�2 years.

UK price:�55.00 Hsn

US price:$30.00

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Zenato 2000

Red

Oaked, complex full bouquet, warm, soft. Rich, spicy sweet � luscious.

UK price:�18.99 Euw

US price:$35.83 Winebow Inc 001 201 445 0620

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Zenato Ripassa 2001

Red

Rich and red. Quite closed on the nose. Fresh, sweet red, blue fruits with fresh tannins and crisp acidity. 2�5 years

UK price:�10.99 Euw

US price:$20.73 Winebow Inc 001 201 445 0620

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Zenato San Benedetto 2003

White

Straw. Ripe, pineapples/appley. Fresh, crisp with dash of coz. Now

UK price:�4.99 Euw

US price:$9.41 Winebow Inc 001 201 445 0620

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Zonte's Footstep Cabernet Malbec 2003

Red

Bright mid red; Juicy, simple. Floral. Well made. Cherry fruit. Now - 2.

UK price:�6.99 Sai, Wso

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Albert Mann Cuv�e Albert, Riesling 2002

Alberto Siegel Gran Crucero Syrah 2001

Alberto Siegel Crucero Sauvignon Blanc 2003

Alberto Siegel El Crucero Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2001

Alderbrook Winery Zinfandel Old Vine, Old Clone 2001

Allan Scott Wines Prestige Sauvignon Blanc 2003

Alpha Domus The Navigator 2001

Alpha Estate White Dry Wine of Macedonia, Regional Florina 2003

Alpine Pacific Mount Cass Pinot Noir 2002

Alpine Pacific Mount Cass Sauvignon Blanc 2003

Alpine Pacific Hanmer Junction Sauvignon Blanc 2003

Alta Vista Grande Reserve Malbec 2002

�lvarez y D�ez Origin Verdejo 2003

Amor-Bendall Reserve Chardonnay 2002

Anakena Reservado Riesling 2003

Anakena Reservado Viognier 2003

Anakena Reservado Chardonnay 2003

Andrea Oberto Vigneto Rocche 1999

Angove's Long Row Chardonnay 2003

Angove's Vineyard Select Shiraz 2002

Antinori Tignanello 2000

Antinori Guado al Tasso 2000

Anubis Malbec 2003

Apaltagua Grial, Carmen�re 2002

Arnaldo Caprai 25 anni 2000

Ascheri Vigna dei Pola, Podere di Rivalta 2000

Ascheri Poderi di Sorano 1999

Ascheri Poderi di Sorano, Coste & Bricco 1999

Astoria Vini 'Millesimato' 2003

Astoria Vini Il Puro, Merlot 2002

Ata Rangi Craighall Chardonnay 2002

Austin Hope Winery Roussanne 2002

Austin Hope Winery Syrah 2001

Ayala Blanc de Blancs 1998

Ayala Brut 1998

Azienda Agricola Fattoria La Torre Esse 2001

Azienda Agricola La Valentina Bellovedere 2000

Azienda Agricola Negro Sudisfa 1999

Azienda Agricola Pisoni Vino Santo 1994

Azienda Agricola Poliziano Signature Collection 2002

Babich Wines Winemakers Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Blenheim 2003

Babich Wines Riesling 2003

Badia a Coltibuono Sangioveto 1999

Baileyana Winery Pinot Noir, Firepeak Vineyard 2002

Baileyana Winery Syrah 2001

Balatonboglar Vintners Chapel Hill Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV

Balnaves of Coonawarra The Tally, Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

Balnaves of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

Banfi Summus 2000

Barbeito Boal Reserve NV

Barefoot Reserve Merlot 2001

Baron de Ley 2003

Barone Ricasoli Casalferro 2001

Barossa Valley Estate Chardonnay 2002

Barossa Valley Estate E&E Black Pepper Shiraz 1999

Barros, Alemeida & Ca Vinhos Porto Barros NV

Batasiolo Bosc de la Rei 2002

Beaulieu Vineyards Tapestry Reserve 2000

Beaulieu Vineyards Dulcet Reserve 2000

Belle Vall�e Cellars Whole Cluster Pinot Noir 2002

Bellenda Miraval, Extra Dry 2003

Benegas Sangiovese 2001

Beringer Blass Wine Estates Wolf Blass President's Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Beringer Blass Wine Estates Wolf Blass Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Beringer Blass Wine Estates Wolf Blass Gold Label Shiraz 2001

Beringer Blass Wine Estates Beringer Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

Beringer Blass Wine Estates Wolf Blass Riesling 2003

Beringer Blass Wine Estates Wolf Blass Gold Label Riesling 2003