Wine:                         

Berberana Rioja Reserva 2005 (13% abv)

Country of Origin:

Bodegas Berberana in La Rioja, north eastern Spain

Our thoughts: 

Appearance and Nose - Deep purple with an intense and fabulous scented nose of sweet summer fruit,  vanilla, spice and oak. 

Palate - Velvety smooth and complex combination of sweet red and dark fruits and luscious rich raisin and black cherries with layered notes of sweet spice, liquorice, toast and vanilla.  Good length with slight nutty finish.  Oak will integrate even further if kept for another year or so.

Awarded 2009 IWSC and Decanter Silver medal. 

Price:

£9.99 inc vat inc vat 75cl bottle price 

Stockist:

A stunning Riesling with bottle age, bursting with citrus aroma and ripe Elderflower, cracking biting acidity and a long fresh finish.  Carefully cellared prior to release, this wine has citrus and floral aromas leading to intensifying and developing mineral and lime flavours. Although it has spent two years in the bottle prior to release, the wine still looks young and fresh, and will surely benefit from further ageing.

Colour : Bright straw with light tints

Aroma : Classic lime and mineral notes

Palate : Citrus and mineral flavours and a persistent dry finish. These will intensify and soften with further bottle age.

Fermentation: Stainless steel 100%

Maturation: 2 years bottle age in the winery cellar

Variety: Riesling 100% from the Highfield Estate

Got someone to impress or just fancy treating yourself? Why not try this Tawny Port which exudes elegance and finesse.  Sheer velvet on the palate with a great balance of complex ripe and dried fruit, caramel, chocolate, cinnamon and vanilla aromas. Fabulous smooth rich finish too.  Hm heaven!

Decanter 2006 Trophy Winner

Wine: 

Premier Cru Brut Carte d’Or Champagne  (12% abv)

Country of Origin:

Reims, Champagne, France

Our thoughts: 

An elegant and refined Champagne from a small premier cru vineyard owned by the Jean Dumangin family in Chigny-Les-Roses, Reims, where they grow, press and vinify the grapes themselves. 

This rich yet delicate Champagne is lovingly and passionately made from the harmonious blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier (split around third each) and aged in bottle for 3 years, well above the minimum requirement.  It is dry and pale gold in colour with fine persistent bubbles and a creamy mousse.  The nose follows through to the palate revealing supple and well balanced and refined dried green and stone fruit with floral notes and a lovely toasty slightly nutty finish.

If you’re after something that is good quality and value with a bit more individuality, this Champagne is a great alternative to the major brands.

Winner of a GOLD MEDAL AWARD  at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2008

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Wine:                         

Chateau d'Esclans Whispering Angel Rose 2008 (13% abv)

Country of Origin:

Cote du Provence, Southern France

Our thoughts: 

A beautifully crafted salmon-pink rose.  Fresh, crisp and feminine on the nose with surprising concentration of creamy strawberry crumble and notes of peach which follows through to the palate.  This dry wine has firm acidity and a clean mineral elegant finish.

Blend of Garnache, Cinsault, Rolle and Syrah.

Price:

£71.68 inc vat for 6 bottle case (equiv £11.95 inc vat per 75cl bottle price)

Stockist:

Goedhuis Fine Wine Merchant (www.goedhuis.com)