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| 100% Chardonnay from the modern Co-operative at Cave de Lugny. This does not have overt fruit but a more restrained character making it excellent food wine. |
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75 cl •
White •
Chardonnay •
France
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| Considerable investment ensures Banfi produce a top quality product and this blend has the fragrance and freshness of Pinot Grigio balanced by the weight and structure of Chardonnay. Definitely not a neutral Italian white wine. |
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75 cl •
White •
Chard/Pinot Grigio •
Italy
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| Spanish Sauvignon Blanc has an aroma of fine herbs and ripe tropical fruit. Fresh and balanced in the mouth, with an underlying mineral character and zingy grapefruity finish. |
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75 cl •
White •
Sauvignon Blanc •
Spain
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| Pinot Blanc is the perfect wine to charm everyone's tastebuds and works well with a variety of foods. This is from the excellent co-operative at Turckheim and has lively, crisp floral fruit with a zippy finish. |
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75 cl •
White •
Pinot Blanc •
France
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| A blend of Chardonnay, Fernao Pires & Arinto grapes, this is fresh & aromatic with mineral hints - rich yet nicely balanced. |
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75 cl •
White •
Chardonnay •
Portugal
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| This small chateau is situated in the village of St Girons d' Aiguevives in an area, which favours the Merlot grape. This vintage is full bodied with rich ripe dark berried fruits, with a smooth rounded finish. |
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75 cl •
Red •
Merlot •
France
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| Delicious blackcurrant fruit, fresh and leafy with some tannin to give structure and a clean finish without the searing acidity of some Loire reds. |
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75 cl •
Red •
Cabernet Franc •
France
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| Plenty of Tuscan juicy cherry fruits and a firm dry finish. |
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75 cl •
Red •
Sangiovese •
Italy
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| Produced from the selected grapes of old Garnacha vines, this has deep colour, soft rich flavours with supple tannins, a dense texture and smoky undertones. |
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75 cl •
Red •
Grenache •
Spain
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| Quite full-bodied with peppery damson fruit and a dry finish. |
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75 cl •
Red •
Mixed •
Portugal
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| Easy drinking southern french red with youthful red fruit flavours and a touch of spice. |
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75 cl •
Red •
Carignan •
France
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