Top 10 (drinkable) gifts for Father's Day
Laura on 15 Jun 2015
With Father's Day just around the corner, the team at Great Western Wine have been discussing which liquid gifts we will be giving this year (and what we'd like to be receiving)!
Order by June 17th for delivery before Father's Day - Sunday 21st June
A wonderfully stylish bottle of Italy's answer to Champagne.
"Ferrari Maximum - an elegant metodo classico sparkler from northern Italy...No connection with the car firm – apart from the name – but it looks the part and tastes a great deal nicer than most champagne." Fiona Beckett, The Guardian.
1 x 75cl bottle presented in a very smart metal Ferrari branded chiller tin.
Was £30 Now £25
Ken Forrester FMC Chenin Blanc, 2012
Complex, full palate showing vanilla and honey flavours and a forever finish. Will age beautifully for many years. This is a premium Chenin but has more similarities to good Burgundy than to other Chenin varietals - the small proportion of botrytis Chenin is evident on the nose and really lifts the aroma.
Sommelier Award winner 2015
Was £24.50 Now £21.56
Meinert Synchronicity, Devon Valley 2009
Deep, densely coloured, brick red with purple tints. Classical wild berry, cedar and cigar aromas are well supported by sweeter, plumy, mulberry whiffs. A big, rich wine that nevertheless already has a silky, velvety mouth feel and despite its power retains a fine and elegant core.
18/20
Nancy Gilchrist - MWDecanter Magazine
Was £21 Now £18.48
Rioja Reserva, Marqués de Riscal 2010
Aged for 25 months in American oak casks, this is showing some classy evolution, with a smooth, complete nose of spicy, vital fruit. There are no rough edges to the restrained palate either, with dried currants and other dark fruit to the core, underscored by gently spicy tones.
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£14.95
Chateau Bovila Malbec, Cahors 2012
Deep ruby colour with aromas of currants and candied peel. Powerful, but well integrated, tannins, fresh minerality and lively Assam and redcurrant notes. Clean and modern.
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£11.75
Cannonball Chardonnay, Sonoma County 2012
Sophisticated nose of lemon curd, peaches, and a hint of pie crust. On the palate, zippy stone fruit and tropical notes, pineapple and soft vanilla bean on the finish.
Pair with roast chicken, fresh seafood, and light pasta dishes. Also perfect as an aperitif!
£16.95
Soft and floral with notes of almond and green apple which soften to a light aroma of vanilla and chocolate.
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£42.50
Yealands Estate, Black Label Pinot Noir, 2013
A bright, ruby hued wine with aromas of black cherry, violets and savoury spice on the nose. A fleshy palate with notes of plum and spice, silky tannins and a firm finish.
"An adorable pinot, amazingly soft and rounded, with a creamy, milk-chocolate layer under fresh, ripe raspberries, a toasty-oak touch to the finish. One for duck."
Susy Atkins, The Telegraph
£14.95
Domaine de la Janasse, Châteauneuf du Pape Tradition
Deep red-ruby. Fruit-driven aromas of cassis, redcurrant mingle with smoke, spice and animal fur. Soft, lush and ripe, with enticing fruit and good balance. Easy going, generous and balanced for early drinking appeal. Drink now until 2020.
£36.50
Mellow due to a minimum of ten years ageing in oak, more than most XO. This has an amber core with a bronze rim; shows mellow walnut, warm spices, cocoa and prunes on the nose. Delicious freshness and texture on the palate. Presented in a gift box.
£35
By Olivia Moore