The nose is strikingly perfumed with ripe mulberries, blackberries & redcurrants lifted by a hint of both star anise & sage. The background expression of mocha & vanillin from selected Troncais French Oak barrels integrates well with the opulent fruit flavours. Medium to full-bodied in the mouth, with a significant density of flavour. The tannins are fine, providing a silky, linear transition from the front to the back of the palate. The sweetness of fruit & the suppleness of the tannins are integrated with the blackcurrant, mulberry & redcurrant fruit flavours. Finely balanced, complete & with great charm; the wines retro-nasal persistence & length of flavour are stupendous. ...

A distinctive & multifarious bouquet of lemon/line preserves sweet herbs, cut grass, gooseberry, mineral/flint talc & toasted oak spice. The palate is structured by the driving purity of Semillon's citrus fruits then enriched with Sauvignon Blanc's nectarine, gooseberry, passionfruit & sweet herbs. From fermentation & lengthy maturation in oak, the palate acquires an oak veneer, a mineral edge & lemon butter richness. In time, the tightly woven acidity will soften & the oak will meld with the ample ripe fruit to yield a fine, long living layered & meticulously structured wine. Food ideas: Poached salmon, natural oysters or chevre. ...

Structured by the driving purity of Semillons citrus fruits then enriched with Sauvignon Blancs nectarine, gooseberry, passionfruit & sweet herbs. From fermentation & lengthy maturation in oak, the palate acquires an oak veneer, a mineral edge & lemon butter richness. In time, the tightly woven acidity will soften & the oak will meld with the ample ripe fruit to yield a fine, long-living layered & meticulously structured wine. ...

Appearance: Deep blood plum colour. Aroma: Hints of sweet spice, leather & a dusty earth perfume combine with warm red fruits on the nose. Palate: Concentrated core of dark savoury cherry is surrounded by juicy & plump blood plum fruit. The abundant & mouth coating ripe fruit tannins act in sync to both focus & enlarge the palate. Food Ideas: BBQ chorizo with a squeeze of lime juice, Manchego & Tapas. Cellaring: 8 years plus & best from 2010 to 2016. The most famous, traditional & contemporary wines of Spain are made from the black grape variety.. ., Tempranillo. It name is the diminutive of the Spanish temprano (early), a reference to the fact that it is an early ripening variety, even in Margaret River. A curiously large berried, very fleshy grape with over abundant tannin, probably due to its thickish skin. In the temperate maritime climate of the Margaret River region Tempranillo retains its natural acidity & a varietal elegance in this medium to full bodied red wine style. ...

Limited stock. Appearance: Vibrant green gold. Aroma: Concentrated, exotic & ethereal aromas of honeysuckle, orange blossom, guava & pear drop essence with whispers of star anise. Palate: An assortment of fruits
- mango, kiwi & guava, tangerine & orange, apricot & peach enriched with a nut-oil slipperiness that provides a soft, luscious mouth-feel. Textures of nut kernel, minerals & a clean dry acid finish, subtly offset the power & intensity of the ripe fruit palate. Food ideas: Sushi, Sashimi, Vietnamese & Thai foods or Gruyere & soft cheeses. Drink: Now & over the next 4 years. The newest Stella Bella 'premium exotic', is a variety steeped in historical mystery & obscurity. Whilst it is agreed that Viognier is an ancient variety, the origin remains unknown & its arrival in France is probably due to the Romans. The name has two anecdotal origins, one being the Roman outpost city of Vienne in the Rhone & the other a derivation of the word Gehennae, which means the 'road to Hell'
- perhaps a portent of challenging viticultural habits. Nonetheless the wine produced is truly extraordinary & full of tantalizing aromas & flavours.

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Limited stock. Part of the Classic Wine Library series, this book details numerous wines from Bordeauxs Left Bank. It provides in-depth information on various appellations of this area, including the Medoc, Pessac-Leognan, & Graves, & the world-famous communes of the Haut-Medoc such as, Pauillac, Margaux, St-Julian, & St-Estephe. Format: Hardback

Size: 216 x 135mm Pages: 400 ISBN: 9781845330040

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Limited stock. Presents an assessment of more than 1, 000 significant wine producers in Bordeaux. For each property, this work considers its history, viticulture, vinification, wine styles & vintages. It analyses the information in order to give a picture of the trends in the region. Format: Paperback

Size: 253 x 201mm Pages: 720 Words: 400, 000 Photographs: 30 Maps: 14 ISBN: 9781840009804

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Stoke FC vodka is a small batch production distilled 5 times from 100% wheat resulting in a rich, ultra-smooth taste. Coloured crystals create the classic Stoke logo. Officially licensed Stoke FC merchandise. ...

Chocolat Razberi delivers lush milk chocolate accented by warm vanilla-coca notes; A sensual, velvety texture with a clean finish enhanced by the true essence of ripe red berries. The result is an elegantly aromatic vodka with layered depth & sophistication, perfect for sipping solo, or as a key ingredient in inventive cocktails. ...