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"This lovely Pinot Noir is made by Yealands Estate in the Gibbston sub-region of Central Otago. Plum, redcurrant, dark cherry and hints of vanilla combine with soft tannins, juicy acidity and hints o...

"Perfect for drinking in the spring sunshine, this refreshing, zesty Sauvignon Blanc has an aromatic palate of passionfruit, blackcurrant leaf and gooseberry alongside some herby top notes of thyme, b...

Carrick Chardonnay Central Otago 2012 “The ripe Chardonnay grapes were hand harvested from Carrick’s Cairnmuir Road vineyard in the cool climate region of Central Otago; the wine was then aged in Fre...

Ruggeri, Prosecco Brut Quartese DOCG NV   A bubbly to toast the last week of our Italian promotion, and just in time for the tasting Saturday this weekend too! Take a look at the press reviews b...

Planeta Alastro 2013, Italy   The Planeta family’s winemaking adventure began in the mid 1980s through the ambition of Francesca, Santi and Alessio Planeta. This 95% Grecanico, 5% Fiano blend is...

Barolo di Serralunga d'Alba DOCG Fontanafredda   Was £31 Now £27.28 (+10% off 12+ bottles) "A beautifully poised Barolo, soft and graceful, aromatic, with wafts of red cherry , rosehip syrup, dr...

Castello Di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico    £16.75   14.74  (+10% off 12 btl’s) “The Chateau Margaux of Tuscany” Steven Spurrier "....I love this wine, style with substance, proper Chianti that...

Sincronia Negre Organic, Mesquida Mora 2012   The nose is lead by forest fruits with earthy notes and subtle touch of toast and spice. The palate is medium-bodied with plenty of up-front fresh f...

Quinta Do Crasto, Douro Superior   The wine has beautifully perfumed fruit and spice aromas, reminiscent perhaps of Côte Rôtie or even of Château Cos d'Estournel. It's intense and vibrant, with...

Franck Massard El Mago Organic Garnacha 2013 Massard was Best Sommelier in the UK in 1996 and now makes, not serves, the wine. This is an unoaked, organic offering from the highest parts of Terra Alt...

A Descoberta Red, Casa da Passarella, 2011 Here’s a smooth and juicy wine that has great black fruit aromas and flavours. It has good balance between the dry tannins and a firm structure typical of Dã...

Strandveld First Sighting Shiraz, 2011 Deep ruby with purple hues, the nose bursts with white pepper and spice with an all elegant red-berry scented fruit with mocha notes and soft, lingering tannins...