| 124
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Château
de Seguin, Bordeaux Superieur 2004 £25.00 |
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| Has
a solidarity and weight, which belies simple Bordeaux. Generous, easy to
drink and will not disappoint Claret lovers.
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| 348 |
Sablet,
Domaine de Piaugier, Montmartel 2003 £25.00 |
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| The
southern Rhone, often overlooked by the British wine consumer, is taken
much more seriously in France. This soft, spicy and concentrated Sablet
should encourage us all to look at this region a little harder!
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593 |
Sandford Estate, Victoria, Shiraz 2004 £25.00 |
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A superb wine, drinking well, excellent value. |
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| 563
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The
Stump Jump Grenache, Shiraz, d’Arenberg, South Australia 2005
£24.50 |
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| Old
bush vine Grenache & Shiraz, which leads to a powerful combination of
freshness and upfront fruit with a spicy finish.
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| 564
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Valdepenas
Gran Reserva Pata-Negra 2000 £26.50 |
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| Not
a Rioja (nor the price tag) but a serious wine from south central Spain.
This is a corker. Rich nose with warm satisfying fruit, and a Gran Reserva
to boot!
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| 303
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Chiroubles,
Château de Raousset, Remy Passot 2006 £29.00 |
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| A
wonderful cru from the Beaujolais region made from the gamay grape. Light
and fruity, this elegant wine can be married to almost any type of food.
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| 595 |
Three
Gardens, Shiraz-Grenache-Mouvèdre, Langmeil, Barossa 2005 £35.00 |
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| Classic
Rhône grape assemblage combined with a big generous, spicy Aussie style.
Our find of the year so far.
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| 457
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Barolo Bava Cocconato 2003 £45.00 |
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| A
stunning wine, full bodied, well rounded, exquisite aroma – excellent
value
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| 237
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Aloxe
Corton ler Cru Les Chaillots L Latour 2001 £46.00 |
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| Substantial,
yet refined. Top class Red Burgundy.
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