Champagne is sparkling wine. Many people use the term Champagne as a generic term for sparkling wine but in some countries, it is illegal to label any product Champagne unless it both comes from the Champagne region and is produced under the rules of the appellation.Specifically, in the EU countries, legally only that sparkling wine which comes from the Champagne region of France can be labelled as Champagne.
Wine is an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes.Yeast consumes the sugar in the grapes and converts it to ethanol, carbon dioxide, and heat. Different varieties of grapes and strains of yeasts produce different styles of wine. These variations result from the complex interactions between the biochemical development of the grape, the reactions involved in fermentation, the roister, and the production process. Many countries enact legal appellations intended to define styles and qualities of wine. These typically restrict the geographical origin and permitted varieties of grapes, as well as other aspects of wine production. Wines not made from grapes include rice wine and fruit wines such as plum, cherry, pomegranate, currant and elderberry.
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Yellow Tail Shiraz 75cl
This [yellow tail] Shiraz is everything a great wine should be – vibrant, smooth, rich and easy to drink.
Yellow Tail Merlot 75cl
This [yellow tail] Merlot is everything a great wine should be – soft, velvety and easy to drink.
Yellow Tail Chardonnay 75cl
This [yellow tail] Chardonnay is everything a great wine should be – vibrant, flavoursome, fresh and easy to drink.
Whispering Angel Rosé 75cl 13.%
Whispering Angel is today’s worldwide reference for Provence rosé. Its pale color is pleasing to the eye and draws one in. The rewarding taste profile is full and lush while being bone dry with a smooth finish. Highly approachable and enjoyable with a broad range of cuisine, Whispering Angel is a premium rosé that you can drink from mid-day to midnight. Created by Sacha Lichine following his acquisition of Château d’Esclans in 2006, his vision was to create the greatest rosés in the world igniting the “Rosé Renaissance”. Sacha introduced new and innovative winemaking techniques to Provence which revolutionized the styles of rosés being produced from this region. This led to the creation of Whispering Angel, a world class rosé which presents both ease and accessibility making for enjoyment and pleasure.
Whispering Angel Rosé 1.5L 13%
Whispering Angel is today’s worldwide reference for Provence rosé. Its pale color is pleasing to the eye and draws one in. The rewarding taste profile is full and lush while being bone dry with a smooth finish. Highly approachable and enjoyable with a broad range of cuisine, Whispering Angel is a premium rosé that you can drink from mid-day to midnight. Created by Sacha Lichine following his acquisition of Château d’Esclans in 2006, his vision was to create the greatest rosés in the world igniting the “Rosé Renaissance”. Sacha introduced new and innovative winemaking techniques to Provence which revolutionized the styles of rosés being produced from this region. This led to the creation of Whispering Angel, a world class rosé which presents both ease and accessibility making for enjoyment and pleasure.
Vlassides Shiraz 75cl, 15%
Most wine lovers believe that “Vlassides Shiraz” is the best Shiraz produced in Cyprus and one of the top locally produced red wines. Almost half of the wine produced at the winery is Shiraz. This leading wine of our winery is very concentrated, well balanced and complex.
The grape variety Shiraz shows its distinctive character in each bottle of “Vlassides Shiraz”. It gives a full-bodied and yet velvety flavoured wine with great intensity and a long lasting aftertaste. In terms of colour, the wine is almost black. Aromatically, it is very rich in fruits of the forest, such as black cherry and blackcurrant. The aromas are further enhanced with vanilla and smokiness which is provided by the ageing in French oak barrels for eight to nine months.
It has an ageing potential of five years, but it is best to be consumed three to four years after its vinification. It can be enjoyed with white meat, pasta dishes and various cheeses, by keeping it at a temperature of 15 to 16°C. The wine should be stored horizontally at around 15°C.
Vlassides Sauvignon blanc 75cl
“Vlassides Sauvignon blanc” is made exclusively with Sauvignon blanc grapes, grown around the new winery, in our own vineyards.
Vinification takes place in August and bottling in November-December. It goes out to the market just before the Christmas holidays and can be consumed young throughout the year.
Sauvignon blanc is an intense aromatic wine with bright, yellow-green colour, which is characterized of complex aromas such as fresh cut grass, citrus and pineapple with refreshing fruity acidity.
It should be stored in horizontal position at 15°C and served chilled at 10-12°C. It can accompany grilled fish, chicken, seafood and pasta.
Vlassides Merlot 75cl
Merlot is a precocious red variety that originates from western France.
The grapes chosen for ‘Merlot Vlassides’ are grown in the young vineyard at Karamanos owned by Vlassides Winery. Ageing endows the wine with varietal aromas of forest berries and notes of caramel and vanilla. This is a rich, velvety red wine with a deep reddish purple colour.
Matured one year in oak barrels followed by six months in bottle. Can keep for another six to seven years. Best served between 16 and 18°C.
Vlassides Grifos 2 White 75cl
Vlassides Winery produces this wine with selected grapes of the indigenous variety Xynisteri, blended with Sauvignon Blanc (25%).
The special selection of the grapes as well as the careful winemaking are the essential conditions that lead to the production of this exceptional wine. It is a fruity wine with lively acidity and aromas of green apple, citrus and pineapple. “Grifos 2-Lefkos” reaches the market just after bottling so that it can be enjoyed young.
It should be stored in a horizontal position at 15°C and served chilled at 8-10°C. The wine pairs well with light salads and seafood. Due to its smooth texture it can also be consumed alone or as an aperitif.
Vlassides Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl
“Vlassides Cabernet Sauvignon” is a complex and full-bodied wine.
The wine has a multi-faceted character and well-balanced acidity with strong but approachable tannins. It has got a deep red ink colour and a rich nose with aromas of dark berries, chocolate, green pepper and spices.
The grapes are harvested at the beginning of September from our vineyards around the area of Kilani village, which are situated at an altitude of around 650m. We ferment the grapes in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and mature the wine for twelve to fourteen months in small French oak barrels. This maturation period gives the aromas of vanilla, caramel and black chocolate, as well as a smooth texture to the wine.
Vlassides Artion 75cl,15%
“Vlassides Private Collection” is a special blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, made exclusively from handpicked grapes of selected vineyards owned by Vlassides winery, at an altitude of 1000m.
It is matured in new French oak barrels for eighteen months and kept in bottles for a minimum of two years. It is released to the market four years after vinification. The winemaker believes that it is best consumed 5-6 years after its production date, but it can be aged in bottle for more than ten years.
The Private Collection has a deep red colour and a complex nose with aromas of blackberries, black pepper, caramel and vanilla. The Merlot grape, which is dominant in this wine, provides a rich velvety characteristic, while the Cabernet Sauvignon gives the wine its backbone and long ageing potential. The Shiraz provides the wine with deep dark fruit flavours.
The wine is best served decanted an hour before drinking as it is left unfiltered in the winemaking process to increase the depth of flavour. It should be stored in horizontal position at 15-16°C and served at 18°C. It pairs well with red meat, such as roast lamb and beef.
Vietti Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco 75cl, 13.5%
Designation: Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo
Winemaking: Vinification of grapes coming from different vineyards of Nebbiolo most of all included in the Barolo and Barbaresco area.
Alcoholic fermentation lasts around 3/4 weeks. Each parcel is processed and aged separately until when they select which ones will be included for the blend of Perbacco or the ones that will keep ageing to become Barolo Castiglione.
Aging: Total ageing is approximately 2 years. After malolactic done both in barrique and big Slavonian casks, the wine keeps ageing in oak for 2 years. Blending in steel tanks to follow prior bottling.
Description: Offers up generous fruit along with menthol, spices and hard candy, showing notable intensity while retaining an essentially mid-weight style. Strong, intense and powerful when young, complex and elegant with the ageing.
Food Pairings: Hearty stew, wild game, roasted red meats and sharp, aged cheeses
Vietti Barbera d’Alba Trevigne 2017 75cl 14.5%
Designation: Barbera d’Alba DOC
Grapes: 100% Barbera
Winemaking: The grapes are selected from three different vineyards located in Monforte, Castiglione Falletto, La Morra and other few villages in Langhe region, with 45000 vines per hectare. The age of the vines varies from 25 till 40-year-old. Soil is limestone-clay.
Alcoholic fermentation lasts approximately 2 weeks and it’s done in stainless steel tanks with daily pumping overs. Malolactic fermentation is done in steel tanks.
Aging: Mixed ageing between barriques, big casks and stainless steel tanks for approximately 1 year..
Description: Ruby color with ripe red cherry aromas and vanilla. With hints of violets the on the palate it shows bright acidity, soft tannins with good integration of oak, good complexity and a lingering cherry finish.
Food Pairings: Antipasti, rich salads, grilled seasoned vegetables, hearty soups/stews, pastas or with breaded veal, pork, chicken with light sauces
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2015 Special Edition Box 75cl, 12.5%
La Grande Dame 2015 has a luminous golden hue. The nose reveals a strong, airy and delicate attack. On the palate, La Grande Dame 2015 offers on the palate a silky texture and on the nose, floral notes of jasmine and acacia evolving towards fruity notes of pear and clementine The Pinot Noir, the signature of Veuve Clicquot style, is extraordinarily distinctive with its freshness, minerality and strength. La Grande Dame 2015 is a perfect balance of tension, elegance and precision. For the new La Grande Dame 2015, Veuve Clicquot continues to claim optimism through colors with an unprecedented collaboration with Italian designer, Paola Paronetto, the package comes in 6 different colours this one is the light blue one.
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2006 Rose Special Edition Box 75cl, 12.5%
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label (3L, 12%)
Veuve Clicquot’s bestselling Yellow Label Champagne, presented in a gift box. With a blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier and 30% Chardonnay, this is consistently excellent.
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow (75cl, 12%)
Veuve Clicquot’s bestselling Yellow Label Champagne, presented in a gift box. With a blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier and 30% Chardonnay, this is consistently excellent.
Vasillikon White Dry 75cl
A dry white wine vinified from the indigenous variety “Xinisteri” which is cultivated in our family vineyards.
This wine is distinguished for its green – yellow crystal clear color, its fruity aroma of apricot and peach, its fresh and balanced taste as well as its dominant and long lasting after taste. Enjoy it between 8 -10°C.
Vasillikon Methy Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl
Born out of patience,this wine matures for two years in brand new barrels of French oak and spends an equal amount of time ageing in the reducing environ¬ment of its bottle. Methy displays a deep red colour, exuding strength and masculine” aromas of green pepper, capers and red-skinned fruits against a background of oak. It has a thick, distinctly balanced taste with tannic presence which softened by time, will further improve the quality of the wine.
Enjoy it between 16 – 18°C
Vasillikon Methy Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L
Born out of patience,this wine matures for two years in brand new barrels of French oak and spends an equal amount of time ageing in the reducing environ¬ment of its bottle. Methy displays a deep red colour, exuding strength and masculine” aromas of green pepper, capers and red-skinned fruits against a background of oak. It has a thick, distinctly balanced taste with tannic presence which softened by time, will further improve the quality of the wine.
Enjoy it between 16 – 18°C
Vasillikon Agios Onoufrios 75cl
The indigenous varieties of Maratheftiko and Lefkada and the fine varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz and Merlot are cultivated with loving care in vineyards of Paphos compose the family tree of this wine.
This balanced and full wine, is distinguished for its purple and deep colour, its vivid aroma, its fruity taste and its perfumed after taste. It is the best accompaniment to meat and semi-hard cheeses.
Enjoy it between 16 – 18°C.
Tsiakkas Commandaria 2014 50cl, 14.5%
Tsiakkas Commandaria 2014 50cl, 14.5%
95% Xynisteri, 5% Mavro, Single Vineyard
Trimbach Gewurztraminer Cuvee des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre 75cl, 13.5%
Grape Percentage 100% Gewurztraminer
Tio Pepe Sherry Fino 15% 1L
Tío Pepe, produced by González Byass in Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz), is one of the most famous and acclaimed sherries in the world.
This 100 percent sherry is made from Palomino grapes planted at a 600 acre estate on the outskirts Jerez, in the “Jerez Superior” area.
The harvest is carried out manually and the grapes are transported in 15-kg boxes to prevent them from breaking and beginning fermentation prematurely.
The grapes are gently crushed to obtain the first pressing. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The must obtains 12-13% alcohol content, and will later be used as a “vino fino” (refined wine) or Oloroso sherry.
Wine that is selected to become part of the “criadera” of Tío Pepe is fortified with wine alcohol up to 15% ABV, becoming a “Sobretabla Fino” that will age one more year in American oak casks before becoming part of the “Criaderas y Solera” range, a denomination it will keep for at least five years.
Thalassitis Oak Fermented 75cl
It is produced by fermenting and ageing Santorini’s Assyrtiko grape in oak barrels from Nevers and in acacia casks from Southern France. The fermentation is carried out in 225lt new French oak casks from Nevers. After fermentation, the young wine is aged “sur lie” (on lees) in the same casks for 4-5 months.
Tenuta San Guido Le Difese 75cl, 14%
Le Difese is the most recent addition to the much celebrated Tenuta San Guido (Sassicaia) family of wines, producing its first vintage in 2002. It takes its name from the teeth of the wild boar, depicted in gold on this landmark label. No teeth in the wine however, as you’re treated to delicious flavours from mature Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese vines that blend to produce a seriously approachable and immensely enjoyable glass of wine.
Primarily made with Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), the wine is blended in perfect harmony with Sangiovese (30%), which is grown in the subzone of Chianti Rufina. This produces a distinctly Tuscan character and personality to the wine, leaving the “international” styles to its bigger brothers. A more youthful wine, it’s meant to be enjoyed together and with food, and to be appreciated by new drinkers as well as seasoned fans of Sassicaia and Guidalberto. Le Difese undergoes ageing in French oak barriques that were previously used for Sassicaia and Guidalberto. It can be said that all 3 wines were created using the same DNA!
The 2021 vintage shares more than the DNA of Guidalberto, it has the same seriously high quality and rather than being a “cheaper version”, provides an alternative vision of the estate and its wonderfully rich heritage in Tuscany.
Whilst stock is indeed limited (as with all wines made from this fabulous estate), Le Difese is the most approachable wine in the family and all the more reason to be snapped up quick!
Taylors 30 Year Old Tawny Port (75cl, 20%)
The house of Taylor Fladgate and Yeatman has produced another fine Tawny port here, with wonderful complexity gained from its 30 years in the wood.
Taylors 20 Year Old Tawny Port (75cl, 20%)
Another great, well-structured tawny port from Taylor’s. The extra ten years of aging from the standard 10 year old have produced a fine balanced port traditionally enjoyed as a dessert wine or at the end of the meal.
Taylors 1970 Single Harvest Tawny Port 50 Year Old 75cl
This 1970 single harvest port is the seventh release in Taylor’s Very Old Single Harvest series, matured for five decades in seasoned oak casks. It offers notes of wood shavings, cigar leaf, balsam and citrus that develop into marzipan, walnut, rich coffee and dark fruits on the palate. Try pairing this port with crème brûlée or soft cheeses.
Taylors 10 Year Old Tawny Port No box (75cl, 20%)
A classic 10 year old Tawny port from top producers Taylor’s. This is a robust, delicious wine which pairs wonderfully with soft cheese or dishes made with almond or coffee.
Tasya’s Reserve Aglianico Shanxi China 2015 75cl, 14.5%
Country: China
Region: Shanxi
Grape(s): Aglianico 100%
Producer: Shanxi Grace Vineyard
Alc: 14.7%
Skouras Saint George Nemea 75cl 13.5.%
Fernented and macerated in stainless steel vats, aged in used French barriques for 12 months and a further 6 months in bottle. Blackberries, mulberries, raspberries, ripe strawberries, a touch of aniseed, cinnamon, fine tannins, round and velvety mouth.
Skouras Moscofilero 75cl 12.%
Fermented in stainless steel vats. Short skin contact, no malolactic fermentation and short ageing over fine lees. Flowery, crisp acidity, intense on aromas and flavours in the nose and mouth. White flowers –soft and fresh–, honeysuckle, violets, rose petals, crisp acidity.
Sassicaia 2021 Box 6x75cl 14%
Tuscan wine royalty, Tenuta San Guido, releases Sassicaia 2021, the latest vintage of its true iconic flagship wine this February. The 2021, available through importers Armit Wines, has been eagerly anticipated following favourable vintage conditions on the rolling slopes of Bolgheri, towards Tuscany’s stunning western coastline. We sent The Buyer’s very own Italophile, Mike Turner, to taste the wines with Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta and find out more about what proves to be another much sought-after triumph for the team at Tenuta San Guido.
The Sassicaia 2021 Bolgheri Sassicaia of Tenuta San Guido was obtained from Cabernet Sauvignon (85%) and Cabernet Franc (15%) grapes raised in the prestigious DOC of the same name which is located within Tenuta San Guido, located in the territory of Bolgheri (LI). The vineyards of origin are situated on calcareous soils rich in marl, stones and stones (which give the wine its name) and partly clayey, located at an altitude between 100 and 300 metres above sea level. For this red-masterpiece, the alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature between 28° and 30° C without the addition of external yeasts. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was transferred to French oak barriques (for 1/3 new wood and for the remainder of the first and second passage) where it was aged for 24 months, keeping the masses separated by vineyard origin. The assembly was in fact carried out only close to bottling. Before release, Sassicaia 2021 rested for a certain period of time in the bottle.
Sassicaia 2021 75cl 14%
Tuscan wine royalty, Tenuta San Guido, releases Sassicaia 2021, the latest vintage of its true iconic flagship wine this February. The 2021, available through importers Armit Wines, has been eagerly anticipated following favourable vintage conditions on the rolling slopes of Bolgheri, towards Tuscany’s stunning western coastline. We sent The Buyer’s very own Italophile, Mike Turner, to taste the wines with Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta and find out more about what proves to be another much sought-after triumph for the team at Tenuta San Guido.
The Sassicaia 2021 Bolgheri Sassicaia of Tenuta San Guido was obtained from Cabernet Sauvignon (85%) and Cabernet Franc (15%) grapes raised in the prestigious DOC of the same name which is located within Tenuta San Guido, located in the territory of Bolgheri (LI). The vineyards of origin are situated on calcareous soils rich in marl, stones and stones (which give the wine its name) and partly clayey, located at an altitude between 100 and 300 metres above sea level. For this red-masterpiece, the alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature between 28° and 30° C without the addition of external yeasts. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was transferred to French oak barriques (for 1/3 new wood and for the remainder of the first and second passage) where it was aged for 24 months, keeping the masses separated by vineyard origin. The assembly was in fact carried out only close to bottling. Before release, Sassicaia 2021 rested for a certain period of time in the bottle.
Santa Rita 120 Merlot 75cl 13%
Grapes: 100% Merlot
Sandeman 40 Year Old Tawny Porto 75cl, 20%
Saint-Emilion de Quintus 75cl, 14.5%
Saint Cosme Cote Rotie 75cl,13%
Château de Saint Cosme is the leading estate of Gigondas and produces the benchmark wines of the appellation. The property has been in the hands of the Barruol family since 1570. Louis Barruol took over from his father in 1992 making a dramatic shift to quality and converting to biodynamics in 2010.
The estate lies in the heart of Gigondas where 15 hectares of vineyard grow in the shade of the Dentelles de Montmirail mountain. In addition to the estate-grown wines labeled “Château de Saint Cosme,” Louis Barruol buys grapes from contracted growers, labeling these “négociant” wines simply as “Saint Cosme.”
Côte-Rôtie is produced from 100% Sérine, an ancient and local variety of Syrah that is markedly different from modern selections. It is more oval, with lots of space in the bunch, resulting in a very aromatic wine. It is sourced from the schist soils of Le Plomb, Besset, La Viallière, and Neve climats. These hillsides are among the steepest in France with an incline as much as 55 degrees. The wine is made with whole cluster fermentation from indigenous yeasts, aged for 12 months in 40% new 228-liter barrels, and bottled without fining or filtration.
Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 75cl, 14.5%
Sangiovese wine grapes with some Merlot and Colorina added to the mix. The 2017 Chianti came from a hot vintage with drought conditions. Higher elevation vineyards did enjoy some cooling breezes overnight giving some relief to the grapes and balance to the wine. This example is intense with dark fruit, clove, anise, dark cherry, grilled wild herbs and smoky flavours on the palate with balanced acidity to match. Pour with a meat-lover’s pizza.
Chianti Classico food pairings: meat-sauce pasta, meat lovers’ pizza, beef stew.
Primitivo di Salenton Itinera 75cl, 14%
The Itinera Prima Classe Primitivo Salento IGT by Mondo del Vino is presented in the glass in a black with red reflections and seduces with the aromas of black cherries, cardamom and a touch of leather.
This pure Primitivo, which was stored in barriques for 8-10 months, shows an explosive fullness on the palate with gentle tannins.
Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut Lipstick Edition 75cl, 12%
Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut Lipstick Edition – an eye-pleaser
The beautiful gift edition is issued in a limited edition so don’t wait too long if you don’t want to miss this gem.
A cooler to fall in love with and a tantalizing cuvée: Piper-Heidsieck Lipstick Edition
Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut in the Lipstick Edition – a shape easy to fall in love with! An oversized lipstick, perfectly befitting the elegancy of the brand. Enough to make hearts beat faster! The new Piper-Heidsieck champagne in the Lipstick cooler is an absolute eye-catcher and inspires with its bright red and elegant gold- capturing to every woman who values seductive packaging. Get a tingling treat for the holidays and other occasions which demand a little extravagance and decorate your dressing table or walk-in closet with an impressive cooler like this. How about the lipstick cooler at the next bridal show? You are certain to remember many moments in which this edition will effortlessly compliment the occasion. You will receive the edition in a lovely gift box, making it the perfect gift.
Piper-Heidsieck Brut – notes of almonds, nuts and fruits provide a treat
The Cuvée itself is typical of the high quality of the brand, which has already captured and inspired many fans. It’s equally harmonious and lively character is the result of the assemblage of almost 100 layers of crus. It is 50-55% Pinot Noir, 30-35% Pinot Meunier, 15-20% Chardonnay and 10-20% Reserve wines. These layers work together to form a blend of flavors from across the Champagne region, capturing it like a painting. Smells of almonds and fresh hazelnuts and notes of ripe pears, apples, citrus fruits and light grapes touch the palate before its velvety structure unfolds in the finish.
Pellegrino Marsala 75cl 17%
A bottle of Pellegrino’s Marsala Fine. Made from a selection of Sicilian native grapes, the term ‘fine’ indicates minimum ageing, usually a year or less. This is traditionally served as an aperitif between the starter and main courses of a meal.
Paul Jaboulet Aine Chateauneuf Du Pape Les Cedres 75cl 15%
In its Les Cèdres cuvée, Jaboulet strives to portray the traditional Châteauneuf identity; that is, a full-bodied, gourmet wine, ready for drinking. The nose is aromatically powerful, revealing fruity, slightly aniseed notes. On the palate, the wine reveals a perfect balance between acidity and creaminess. The persistence in the mouth is excellent, ending with a honeyed sensation.
Pastourelle de Clerc Milon Pauillac 75cl, 13.5%
In a nutshell:
Mature and complex Pauillac from the classified growth Chateau Clerc Milon, part of the Baron Philippe de Rothschild estates.
The lowdown:
Chateau Clerc Milon can trace its history back to before the Revolution and even as far ago as 1855 was deemed worthy of classification as a great Chateau. However during the mid twentieth century the estate had halved in size and had lost some of its reputation but was then bought by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of neighbouring Chateau Mouton-Rothschild (one of Clerc Milon’s other neighbours is the equally illustrious Chateau Lafite-Rothschild). The estate has undergone a massive transformation over the last few decades and has been brought back to its former glory, that the vineyards, the terroir demand.
Pastourelle de Clerc Milon is the estates second wine, with the 2010 being only the second release, and comes from those same vineyards made by the same team in the same winery. A blend of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, and Merlot, the wine is deep garnet in the glass. Aromas of dark fruits, cedar, touches of chocolate and dried flowers lead onto a smooth and complex medium-full body. Maturing nicely there are deep, developed dark fruit notes with savoury spice, drying tannins and balanced acidity followed by a long length.
When to drink:
Drink now through to 2030.
Passaparola Prosecco Spumante Brut 11% 75cl
This classic from the North of Italy is a delicious sparkler with aromatic pear flavours on the nose followed by a crisp palate of succulent apple and pear. Gently foamy, with a crisp and delicate finish, drink on it’s own or in true venetian style, as a Bellini.
The Cielo’s family estate based in Friuli Grave DOC is the source of these top quality white wines. Planted with Prosecco, Pinot Grigio, Friulano and Sauvignon Blanc, the fruit concentration balanced with crisp, refreshing acidity demonstrate why many believe that this area is Italy’s finest for the production of white wines.
Offley Tawny Port 75cl
With an attractive red-tawny hue, typical of an older wine, Offley Porto Tawny has a delicate aroma reminiscent of ripe red fruit and enhanced by nutty notes that provide it with an added complexity. In the mouth, there is a fine balance between soft tannins and natural sweetness which combine harmoniously towards an elegant and fine finish.
Mumm Grand Cordon Rosé Champagne (75cl, 12%)
A vivacious initial impression: energetic, bracing and fresh. Elegantly structured, it delivers flavors of fragrant summer fruits and a long, bright finish, balanced by the succulent sweetness of red berries.
Muga Rioja Reserva Seleccion Especial 75cl,14%
This sensational Reserva is truly worthy of its subheading. Though you can’t imagine that there are many non-special selections being made in Muga, this really is exceptionally fine wine. Made from a selection of the best parcels in their own vineyards and aged for a total of 44 months in oak barrels and in bottle, the wine has amazing ageing potential. Soft, smooth, elegant and medium-rich with flavours of red berry, smoky oak, coffee notes, black fruit and spice, it is utterly delicious, powerful yet balanced.
Tim Atkin, 96 points; wine of the year for 2021.
From one of the great houses of Haro, Muga’s wines are all worth getting excited about. They are the perfect living example of how to balance tradition with an embracing of the new, using oak in every part of the winemaking process, fining with egg whites (between 2 and 3 are enough for 100 litres), and yet a complete understanding of the technology in terms of vineyard research, fermentation processes, technical analyses, quality management and ISO standards that have only been available in the last twenty years or so.
The results are so obviously brilliant that one wonders why others aren’t all flocking to follow-on from Muga’s example. It could well be the cost that this devotion incurs as these are expensive philosophies to adopt; whatever the reason, there are few who consistently produce such recognisably smooth, complex and delicious wines as Muga. We’re lucky to have them.
Muga Rioja Reserva 75cl,14%
GRAPES
Tempranillo, Garnacha tinta, Mazuelo and Graciano
SOIL
Calcareous clay soil from the tertiary era.
VINIFICATION
Harvested by hand, Fermentation with indigenous yeast in wooden vats.
Aged for 22 months in casks made from our selected oak. The wood is sourced in a proportion of 80% French oak and 20% oak from Central Europe and America.
Before bottling the wine is fined using fresh egg whites. It is then left to refine in our bottle cellar for a minimum of 9 months before release for sale.
Montesodi Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 75cl, 14.5%
From this land, which has always been known as Montesodi due to the stony nature of the soil, Castello Nipozzano created its first Cru wine in 1974. It represents the wine of my youth and my best memories at Castello Nipozzano: an extremely elegant and lively Sangiovese, which still has the power to move me several decades later.
Montes Wings 75cl, 14.5%
The wine shows a deep red colour, with the purple undertones very characteristic of Carmenère. The intense nose reveals aromas of black fruit, such as blackberry and blueberry, accompanied by pleasing spice notes of bell pepper and black pepper, joined by sweet notes from the French oak barrels, delivering a very complex wine. The rounded palate of the wine shows extreme smoothness and potency, with a very long, pleasant finish.
Montes Alpha Pinot Noir 75cl, 14%
Montes Alpha Merlot 75cl
55% of the wine is kept for 12 months in French oak barrels of first, second and third use. |
Merlot 90%, Carmenère 10% |
Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignion 75cl
55% of the wine is kept for 12 months in French oak barrels of first, second and third use. |
Cabernet Sauvignon 90%, Merlot 10%.
Monte del Frà Lena di Mezzo Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 75cl, 15.5%
Deep ruby red colour rich in garnet notes. On the nose aromas of cherries, black cherries, plums, liquorice, and leather, to which are added the hints of pepper and cinnamon and, finally, undergrowth. But it is on the palate that the wine shows its extreme elegance and harmony of flavours: at the same time, it reveals a harmonious and velvety yet robust and complex character, dry and full-bodied, generous, and austere.
Moët & Chandon Rose Impérial Metal Box (75cl,12%)
The very successful rose Champagne from Moet et Chandon. Great Value for Champagne of this caliber.
Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial (75cl, 12%)
The very successful rose Champagne from Moet et Chandon. Great Value for Champagne of this caliber.
Moët & Chandon Ice Imperial (75cl, 12%)
A rather interesting, exciting release from Champagne maestros Moët & Chandon, their Ice Imperial Champagne is made specially to be enjoyed over ice! At its core, it’s made mostly with Pinot Noir, with a good helping of Pinot Meunier and a touch of Chardonnay. Pour over ice and garnish with a mint leaf or a lime twist for a refreshing long drink.
Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2015 (75cl, 12.5%)
Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2015
Each Grand Vintage is unique, expressing Moët & Chandon’s Cellar Master’s personal interpretation of the year. In Champagne, 2015 was a year of tension, dramatic heat, uncertainty…
Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2015 evokes an awakening, the first rays of a day full of promise – a luminous morning aura. The 76th vintage in the history of the House, it is an initiation into Moët & Chandon’s journey of light.
BLEND
2015 was a harvest of exceptional red-skinned grapes. They showed remarkable maturity with a powerful, fruity nose and full-bodied finish.
Ageing period in cellars: 6 years
Ageing after disgorging: at least 6 months
Dosage: 5g/liter (extra brut)
Contains sulphites
Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial (75cl, 12%)
Consistently excellent, Moet et Chandon are one of the most successful Champagne houses in France. Interesting trivia: Moet is pronounced ‘Moh-Et’, and not Moh-Eh’ due to the Germanic origins of the house’s founders.
Misty Cove Estate Sauvignon Blanc 75cl
Misty Cove’s Sauvignon Blanc captures the essence of Marlborough’s sub-regional characters. Lovingly handcrafted and produced from our vineyards in the Wairau, and Waihopai Valleys, this wine captures Marlborough’s unique environment.
This refreshing and tasty drop is sure to please with a bouquet of ripe passionfruit, kiwifruit, rockmelon and lime peel aromas on the nose. Best enjoyed with fresh fish and seafood.
Misty Cove Estate Pinot Gris 75cl
Misty Cove’s Estate Series Pinot Gris is lovingly handcrafted and produced from our upper Wairau Valley vineyard where stony old river bed soils help create a floral and fleshy wine that truly captures Marlborough’s unique environment.
Mateus White 75cl
It is a young wine with a citrus-like hue and fruity bouquet, with a fine acidity and well balanced, lively and young in the mouth.
Mateus Rose 75cl
Mateus Rose 20cl
Maso Montalto Pinot Nero 75cl, 13%
Maso Montalto” is a red wine from the Trento area with an elegant and full-bodied sip, aged for 12 months in oak barrels and at least 15 months in bottle. With an intense, evolved profile and a good expansive richness, with a warm, complex and enveloping structure, it offers the nose clear aromas of berries, black cherry, cherry, sweet spices, alpine herbs and toasted wood nuances.
CHARACTERISTICS
Denomination |
Trentino DOC |
Grape varieties |
Pinot Noir 100% |
Category |
Red Wines |
Region |
Trentino (Italy) |
Alcohol content |
13.0% |
Bottle size |
75 cl Bottle |
Vineyards |
From the farm of the Lunelli estate located on the hills of Monte Bondone at over 400 meters above sea level on clayey soils |
Aging |
12 months in oak barrels, 15 months in bottle |
Additional notes |
Contains sulfites |
Maschio Rose Prosecco 75cl
The winery of Cantine Maschio sits firmly in the middle of the finest vineyards in the Prosecco region, Valdobbiadene, nestled in the hills surrounding Veneto. For more than 45 years, they have produced exemplary examples of what is fast becoming one of the world’s most popular sparkling wines. A sparkling full of strawberry and floral notes, with a tint of pink, thanks to the intriguing Raboso variety. Full flavour meets finesse and elegance.
Maschio Prosecco Treviso Extra Dry 75cl
An intense bouquet combining apple and pineapple with a delicate aroma, evoking traditional wines of long ago. Full flavoured, aromatic with a persistant mousse…
Maschio Prosecco Treviso Extra Dry 20cl
An intense bouquet combining apple and pineapple with a delicate aroma, evoking traditional wines of long ago. Full flavoured, aromatic with a persistant mousse…
Martini Sparkling Rose 75cl
In 1895, Federico Martinotti, invented a new method to create Spumante. By creating the secondary fermentation in a closed and sealed vat he found a way not only to make wines of consistently high quality, but also a way to do it more quickly in order to preserve the natural freshness of the grapes. The process is now: grapes to fermentation, secondary fermentation to bottle.
Martini Prosecco 75cl 11.5%
The worlds No.1 Italian Sparkling Wine Brand! Martini and Rossi is the leading Italian sparkling wine producers. They make their sparkling wine fresh every day, using Glera grapes, harvested in the Prosecco DOC area. This sparkling wine has the scent of ripe peaches and crisp green apples. Its flavour is refreshing, dry and fruity.
Martini Asti 75cl
The growing areas for Asti (Piedmont) are difficult areas in which to grow vines. High on the hillsides the vineyards are small, steep and labour intensive. But their unique climate is perfect for the aromatic freshness we need. Machines can not easily operate here and harvesting is nearly always by hand.
Marques De Caceres Crianza (75cl,13.5%)
GRAPE VARIETIES
85% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha tinta, 5% Graciano
Marchesi di Barolo Zagara Moscato d’Asti DOCG 75cl, 5%
Perlage is fine and abundant, while the color is straw-yellow with golden reflections. The aroma is intense, rich in aromatic scents – in particular, it reminds to the orange blossom, peach and apricot – in perfect balance with the low alcohol percentage and the acidity, never very high, which gives the product a pleasant freshness.
Sweet and aromatic wine well combined with desserts at the end of a meal and the classic nougat with hazelnuts. An ideal companion in moments of celebration and a nice refreshing drink at any time of the day, particularly after sports efforts.
Marchesi Di Barolo Malvasia Di Castelnuovi Don Bosco 75cl, 6%
Sparkling rose sweet wine from Piemonte, Italy.
Winery: Marchesi di Barolo
Grapes: Malvasia 100
Region: Malvasia di Castelnuovo don Bosco
A sparkling rose wine made exclusively from carefully picked Malvasia di Schierano grapes.
The perlage is fine and persistent. The colour is pale pink, almost cherry. The aromatic pallet is intense and musky reminiscent of clear scents of wild berries, blueberries and wild strawberries.
The flavour is sweet, slightly sparkling and it ignites the olfactory sensations.
Magic Mountain 75cl 14.9%
The Magic Mountain – a name, a legend, a wine that satisfies all senses. It refers to the Mount Pangeon that rises impressively opposite the Château Νico Lazaridi Winery and relatesto the worship of Dionysus, the treasure hunting by Alexander the Great and constitu-tes a crossroad for cultures between East and West for thousands of years.
The Magic Mountain red wine, produced from the varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, since its first release in 1990 and until today is an unsurpassed product, with divine, noble and mystic flavour, characteristics of NICO LAZARIDI superior wines.
Notice every year the label it is different so it might not be the same one as in the picture.
M de Minuty Rosé Wine 75cl
Made from a blend of 50% Grenache, 35% Cinsault, 15% Tibouren, M de Minuty Rose is adorned with a light and shiny dress. Its nose is a fruity and intense bouquet with gourmet aromas of orange peel and currant. The mouth is supple revealing a nice acidic freshness. The finish is round and refreshing.