Light, Easy Reds |
45. 2009 Merlot Reserve St Roch, Languedoc, France |
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Deep in colour with soft, ripe berry fruits. |
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Bottle: £16.95 Large Glass: £4.50 Small Glass: £3.50 |
46. 2009 Brouilly, Vieille Vignes, Moulin de Favre, France |
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A brilliant "cru" Beaujolais from a tiny domaine with very old vineyards. |
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Bottle: £26.95 |
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Medium Bodied Reds |
55. 2008 Syrah/ Merlot/ Sangiovese, Pjazza Regina, Malta |
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A successful blend of Italian and other European grapes to create an appealing style. |
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Bottle: £18.95 |
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56. 2007 Zinfandel Old Vines Scotto, California |
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A cracking "zin" brimming with juicy brambly fruit and spicy rich flavours. |
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Bottle: £20.95 Large Glass: £5.25 Small Glass: £4.25 |
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57. 2008 OVR Brampton, Stellenbosh, South Africa |
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A blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot- immediately appealing. |
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Bottle: £20.95 |
58. 2005 Rincon de Baroja, Rioja, Bodegas Heredad de Baroja, Spain |
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Predominantly Tempranillo with a touch of Graciano- this is a classic modern Rioja. |
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Bottle: £24.95 |
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59. 2003 Chateau Rousseau de Sipian, Haut Medoc, FranceAn Englishman's home is his "Chateau"! The Racy family (nee Suffolk) is responsible for some excellent clarets. Bottle: £28.95
60. 2008 Fleurie, Doamine Point du Jour, Depardon, FranceJocelyne Depardon's wines exhibit the feminine touch and a passion for quality. Bottle: 30.50
61. 2005 Nebbiolo d'alba, Abbona, ItalyA more forward style of Nebbiolo compared to its neighbours in Barolo and Barbaresco. Bottle: £39.50
62. 2002 Santenay Vieilles Vignes, Comte Jesse, Burgundy, FranceSantenay sits next door to Chassagne Montrachet and offers supple full flavoured Pinot Noir. Bottle: £42.95
63. 2005 Moulin de la Lagune, Chateau la Lagune, Bordeaux, FranceThe second wine of 3eme Cru Chateau La Lagune, from one of the best vintages of the decade. Bottle: £49.95
Full Bodied Powerful Reds
70. 2007 Shiraz, Brampton, Stellenbosh, South AfricaProbably one of the best value for money Shiraz in the Cape winelands. Bottle: £23.50 Large Glass: £5.95 Small Glass: £4.95
71. 2009 Urban Malbec, Bodegas Fournier, Mendoza, ArgentinaMalbec is certainly flying the flag for Argentina- bold yet immediately appealing. Bottle: £26.95
72. 2006 Pinotage, Kaapzicht Estate, Stellenbosh, South AfricaOne of the top ten Estates in the Cape producing superb Pinotage- a cross beetween Pinot Noir and Cinsault. Bottle: £29.50
73. 2006 Heinrich, Shiraz/ Grenache/ Mourvedre, Binder, Barossa, AustraliaA great hit at our Christmas Wine Tasting and Dinner- so here it is by popular request. Bottle: £35.95
74. 2005 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Juliette Avril, Rhone, FranceA wonderful vintage for Chatauneuf-du Pape- deep and intense with soft spicy fruit. Bottle: £45.50
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