Lustau, Palo Cortado Almacenista Cayetano del Pino, Jerez NV
The elegant aromas promise caramel and roasted nuts; the equally elegant palate delivers caramelised oranges, and crème brulée...
Wine Reviews
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Château La Lagune, Haut-Médoc, 3ème Cru Classé, Bordeaux 2014
Very deep red. There are lifted blackcurrant aromas on the nose, which is elegant, polished and supported by sweet oak. After a vigorous attack, the palate is firm and concentrated, robust without coming across as tough...
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Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux 2014
The nose is rich, oaky, and luxurious, with apple-compote and lanolin aromas, and a light smoky character. It's rich, creamy, and full-bodied, suave and opulent; there's immense concentration but it's also spicy and complex with a fine acidic bite on the finish...
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Joseph Drouhin, Rully, Burgundy, France 2012
This reliable Burgundy house is family-owned...
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Philipponnat, Clos des Goisses, Champagne, France 2007
John Stimpfig reports on this impressive Champagne...
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Bodegas Muriel, Taste the Difference Vinedos Barrihuelo Crianza, Rioja 2012
Tailor made by the famous Bodegas Muriel, this 100% Tempranillo is made from old vines, with the oldest being 80 years old...
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Origin Wine, Finest* South African Pinotage, Swartland 2016
Wild strawberry aromas lead into an initial bite of tart red cherry, followed by softer red fruits and some spice. The finish shows baked strawberry and vanilla...
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Bodega Santa Julia, Reserva Malbec, Uco Valley 2015
A little Beaujolais-like in style, this is fragrant, vibrant and easy to drink...
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Broglia, The Co-operative Truly Irresistible Gavi, Piedmont 2015
An unpretentious offering from the Gavi area run by a third generation family tending 65 hectares. This 100% Cortese is delicate, with white peach and crisp apple aromas...
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Henschke, Hill of Grace, Eden Valley 2010
Planted in 1860, these remarkable 150-year old Shiraz vines unquestionably produce one of the greatest wines of Australia...
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Lanson, Gold Label (Magnum), Champagne 1996
Restrained lemon gold colour and a lovely helix of tiny bubbles. Fresh citrus and red stone fruit scents.
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Domaine Delaporte, Chavignol, Sancerre, rosé 2015
Bright colour, attractive strawberry fruit character on nose and palate.
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Château du Seuil, Bordeaux, rosé 2014
Coppery pink. Ripe honeyed aromas, leafy acidity, red berry and redcurrant fruit.
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Chêne Bleu, Vaucluse IGP, rosé 2015
Pale pink. Sun-ripened creamy rich ripe peach and apricot fruit with Provencal garrigue and dried herb notes and fresh acidity.
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Painted Rock, Red Icon, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia 2013
33% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Franc, 21% Petit Verdot, 12% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon...
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Quartz Reef Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand 2012
Pretty redcurrant aromas with a slight vegetal note.
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Garcia + Schwaderer, Sofía Pinot Noir 2013 Casablanca, Chile
Sweet toasty nose, just on the right side of jammy.
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Digby Fine English, Leander Pink, Brut Rosé NV
Pale peach colour. Ripe and musky with a great concentration of aromas. Fresh palate of sour cherry...
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Chamonix, Greywacke Pinotage 2013
An unusual red that combines carbonic maceration with dried-on-the-vine grapes...
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Ultramarine, Sparkling Rosé of Pinot Noir 2011
Michael Cruse, leader of California's sparkling wine revolution, produces this rosé from the Charles Heitz...
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Château de Fargues 2015
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Les Pensées de Lafleur, Château Lafleur 2015
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La Mondotte 2015
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Clos Fourtet 2015
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Château Valandraud 2015
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Château Troplong-Mondot 2015
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Château Tournefeuille 2015
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Château Ripeau 2015
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Château Puy Blanquet 2015
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Château Plince 2015
