Wines & Spirits for Christmas

Wines & Spirits for Christmas

The D. Byrne & Co.

Twelve Wines of Christmas

1. Chateau Ka Source de Rouge 2008 from The Lebanon £7.99

A new star buy. This is a fabulously rich and fruity Cab/Merlot/Syrah blend

with silky & elegant tannins.

2. 'La Cote Sauvage', Cairanne Cotes du Rhone Villages 2009 from France £9.99
Warmth, spice, 'terroir' and a lovely 'chewability' factor....great stuff!
91 points Wine Spectator

3. Imperial Gran Reserva Rioja 2001 from Spain £ 18.99

An outstanding Gran Reserva from one of the most celebrated Rioja vintages on record.

This is long and harmonious with real complexity.

4. Eberle Zinfandel 'Steinbeck & Wine Bush Vineyards' 2008 from the USA £19.99

Lots of sweet & chunky red fruits with some deliciously fresh spices.

The perfect wine to serve with a Christmas turkey.

5. Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf -du-Pape 2006 from France £46.99

Beaucastel produce one of the very finest Cheateauneuf-du-Papes.

6. Tommasi Arele Appassimento from Italy £12.99

A mini Amarone fermented from partially dried grapes.

An outstanding bargain with rich and savoury red fruits.

7.  Tommasi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico from Italy £31.99

A stunning Amarone filled with rich raisin fruit & complex spices.

8. Alain Burguet Gevrey Chambertin Mes Favorites Vieilles Vignes 2006
from France £37.99

There is plenty of depth & richness to this fine Burgundy.

9. Cave de Turckheim Riesling Reserve 2010 from France £8.59

This racy, mineral Riesling is the perfect pairing with shellfish.

10. Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2012 from New Zealand £13.99

Only limited stocks of this Kiwi classic, bold & flavourful.

11. Chante Cigale Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2010 from France £17.39

A soft & textural wine with plenty of ripe tropical fruits, very good value for money.

12. Domaine Berthelemot Mersault 'Les Tillets' 2010 from France £26.99

Nutty & complex, a fine white wine to savour with some smoked salmon.

Festive Fizz

Seppelt Sparkling Shiraz 2007 - Australia £12.59

Taitinger Brut N.V. Champagne £26.59

Louis Roederer Brut N.V. Champagne £27.59

Laurent Perrier Rose Champagne £38.99 (magnums £84.99)

House Champagnes exclusive to D. Byrne & Co.
Stephane Breton Brut Champagne £15.99
"Crisp toasty and characterful, it's as good as you'll find at the price, an absolute bargain"
Jonathan Ray in the Weekend telegraph
"Good sub £16 Champagne is scarcer than hen's teeth, so hats off to the Byrne family's house bubbly. This roughly two thirds Pinot Noir and one third chardonnay oozes seductive, rich, fat, smoky, brown bread-scented fruit"
Jane MacQuitty in The Times
Stephane Breton Brut Rose Champagne £17.99
Subtle delicate salmon pink, fine mousse with plump red berry fruit flavours and a rounded nutty finish.
A Viot Brut Champagne £16.99
Wonderful to drink as an aperitif or with poultry or fruit desserts.
Gift Idea
Our House Champagne Stephane Breton Brut can be posted to anywhere in the UK together with a message of your choice for just £25

Whisky Recommendations

Tobermory 10 y.o. 46.3% un-chillfiltered - Mull £19.99

Rich Island character. Smooth and velvety with fruity tangs and spiced gingerbread. Some oak.

Tomatin 12 y.o. 40% - Highland £19.99
Speyside malt with a delicate sherry nose. Slightly fruity, elegant and very smooth.

Highland Park 12 y.o. 40% - Orkney £24.69
The famous malt of the Orkneys. Soft & smokey, silky & smooth, with a nice honey finish.

Glengoyne 10 y.o. 40% - Highland £24.99
Lovely clean malt with no peat at all. Big barley sugar flavours with some marmalade and good length.

Ancnoc 12 y.o. 40% - Speyside £20.59
94 pts in The Whisky Bible. Soft and aromatic with a hint of honey and lemon.

Ileach 40% - Islay £20.99
A rich smokey bargain priced Islay malt - superb!


New Spirits

Comte de Ferragut 40% V.S. Armagnac £16.49

Comte de Ferragut 40% V.S.O.P. Armagnac £18.99

Special offer

Torres 10 y.o. Imperial Spanish Brandy 38% Gran Reserva
was £15.89 now £10.99

Christmas Port

At D. Byrne & Co. we always favour the smaller grower wherever we can and in keeping with this here are a few suggestions from Krohn (their website is well worth a look Krohn Ports). These ports are great as a gift, but if you can't bear to give them away we won't judge you!

Krohn Heritage Tawny £7.99
Elegant tawny with nuts, spice and dark fruits.
Krohn 2000 Colheita £12.99
This has a wonderful rich character, nicely mellow and very easy to drink.
Krohn 2003 Vintage Port £17.99
An exceptional vintage! Sweetly raisined fruit, warming spice, just put your feet up and enjoy. Christmas in a glass.
Krohn 20 Year Old Tawny £22.69
A Gold Medal winner. Lovely browning tawny colour and very complex, rich with a long elegant finish.
Krohn 1995 Colheita (in an attractive wooden box) £18.99
Dried fruit, molasses and complex nutty flavours, this port has spent 15 years in wood.
Krohn 1982 Colheita (in an attractive wooden box) £32.99
Gold Medal winner at the 2012 International Wine Challenge
Krohn 1968 Colheita (in an attractive wooden box) £72.99
Intense fig syrup, cracked pecans and walnuts and layers of exotic spices combine in perfect harmony.

Grahams 10 y.o. Tawny *SPECIAL OFFER* £13.69
Taylors 2001 Quinta de Vergellas Vintage Port *SPECIAL OFFER* £22.59

Sherry

Fernando de Castilla is another small house making great waves. Located in the historic centre of Jerez, this is a boutique winery. Sherry is always wonderful at Christmas - time to embrace all things Spanish!

Classic Fino Fernando de Castilla £8.99
Bone dry in style, powerful but with a long lingering finish.
Antique Fino Fernando de Castilla 50cl  £14.99
Sommelier Wine Award Gold Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards Dry Sherry over £10 Trophy Winner and Sarah Jane Evans MW calls it "sherry to try before you die".
Antique Palo Cortado Fernando de Castilla 50cl £23.99
A rare delight with an alluring complexity of coffee, toffee, roasted hazelnuts, raisins and butterscotch. Described by Decanter Wine Magazine as "a truly haunting and bewitching wine."
Antique Pedro Ximenez Fernando de Castilla £20.49
A wine with more medals than Sir Chris Hoy! A true head-turner....delicious lip-smacking freshness and luscious limpid sweetness. Molten brown sugar with a hint of roses, brilliant!

We all love a pudding wine don't we?

A selection of stand out wines from our huge range:
Fromm Late Harvest Gewurztraminer 2009 from New Zealand 37.5cl £12.69
A truly joyful little bottle of gold with honey, apricots and white spices that dance across the palate, incredibly pure with an almost sherbet lemon finish.
Gorka Izagirre 'Arima' Late Harvest 2010 from Spain 50cl £14.29
Beautifully constructed, poised and with perfect sugar/acidity balance.
Araldica Moscato Passito 'Palazzina' 2006 from Italy 37.5cl £5.89
Acacia honey, stone fruit and a delicious core of lemon curd creating a refreshing yet rounded finish.
Domaine de Grange Neuve Monbazillac 2007 from France 50cl £8.49
The French would serve this as an aperitif, but this blend of semillon, Sauvignon and a little Muscadelle would work equally well with pate or cheese. Sweet, but not overtly so, this is beautiful to drink.
Keith Tulloch Botrytis Semillon 2009 from Australia 37.5cl £14.49
Background vanilla notes lift this harmoniously toffee and caramel scented wine. On the palate apricot and juicy pineapple mingle with the candied flavours - absolutely gorgeous!
Senorio de Sarria Moscatel 2010 from Spain 50cl £10.19
A perfectly beautiful wine to make you smile. There are angelic swirls of orange, honeysuckle  and peach with ethereal wafts of tarragon, hay and apricots. An incredibly versatile wine.
Turckheim Vendage Tardive Gewurztraminer 2007/2008 50cl £16.29
Caramelised orange, rose and geranium, with wonderful sweetness balanced by perfect acidity.

A selection of 1/2 bottles of Chateau Yquem
the greatest and rarest of all Sauternes - liquid gold!
1990 Chateau Yquem 37.5cl £149.99
1997 Chateau Yquem 37.5cl £137.99
1999 Chateau Yquem 37.5cl £109.99
2002 Chateau Yquem 37.5cl £119.99

Magnums - need to supersize this Christmas?

When feeding a larger than usual number of people a magnum of wine is the way to go. They look particularly dramatic and elegant  on the table. To tempt your palate here is a small selection from the massive range we currently have in stock.

Turckheim Sables et Galets Gewurztraminer Magnum 2009 £21.39
Boutinot 'La Cote Sauvage', Cairanne Cotes du Rhone Villages Magnum £20.39
Conan Barbera d'Asti 2009 Magnum £25.39
Domaine Michel Girard Sancerre 'Silex' 2011 Magnum £26.89

We also carry a large selection of 3 ltr and 5 ltr bottles, please enquire. 

Gift Vouchers
We have gift vouchers which can be made out to any amount you would like and can be posted on your behalf to anywhere in the UK.

Our famous Seasonal Cases
For quality, excitement and sheer value for money these are hard to beat!
In early November we launched our Christmas, Connoisseurs and Luxury cases of wine and they have been flying off the shelves. Each case has a beautiful selection of twelve bottles of wine designed for drinking over the Christmas period. Traditionally presented the wines are accompanied by full tasting notes.
So whether you want to send a gift, thank a loved one, turn up with something special at a house party or simply light the fire, put up your feet and indulge, we have something for you.
For the first time last year we introduced a Luxury Case and these proved so popular that we have persuaded Philip to have a dig into the shop's 'special bottles' that he has squirrelled away.
The cases also make excellent corporate gifts, please phone us for delivery details
and CLICK HERE for full details of the cases. 


The Byrnes' Christmas Beer Keg
As usual we have the D. Byrne & Co. Christmas Beer Keg. A 5 litre keg of gorgeous 'Hen Harrier' Bowland Brewery Beer prepared specially for us £18.99
We also have a huge selection of bottled beers both local and international and beer gift packs which make excellent presents.

Our extensive selection of Gins
This is just a glimpse of a small selection of our extensive collection of gins from around the world, more are arriving daily in time for Christmas. There are some truly beautiful bottlings and prices to match every budget.

Sloe Gin, Cadenheads, Scotland (46%) £19.99
Tanqueray Export Strength, London dry (43.1%) £17.99
Old Raj, Campbeltown, Scotland (46%) £20.69
The Botanist, Islay, Scotland (46%) £27.99
Death's Door, Washington Island, Wisconsin (47%) £39.29

Congratulations to Vallet Freres

Vallet Freres, Burgundian producers we have championed for many years, were awarded the prestigious French Wine Producer of the Year 2012 at the International Wine & Spirit Competition. Bernard and his brother Jean-Christophe Vallet use very traditional methods to produce their amazing wines. Particularly good examples for Christmas seasonal drinking are listed below and CLICK HERE for more information.

WHITES
Vallet Freres Auxey Duresses 2009 £18.29
Vallet Freres Pernand Verglesses 2010 £19.99
REDS
Vallet Freres Gevrey Chambertin 1998 £21.49
Vallet Freres Gevrey Chambertin 'Clos de la Justice' Monopole 2009 £28.99
Vallet Freres Santenay Premier Cru 'Les Gravieres' 2006 £21.99
Vallet Freres Beaune Premier Cru 'Les Epenottes' 2007 £23.89
Vallet freres Gevrey Chambertin Premier Cru 'Les Cazetiers' 2005 £36.39
Vallet Freres Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2001 £54.69


To order anything you have seen in the blog
please phone us on 01200 422281 or 01200 423152

May we take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support throughout 2012 and wish you all a very Merry and Peaceful Christmas. 





Our Seasonal Cases for Christmas 2012

Our Seasonal Cases for Christmas 2012

 

The time of year has arrived when people have been asking us when our Christmas Cases will be available, so here they are!

As last year we have put together three different cases for you to choose from to suit every kind of occasion over the Christmas period. The cases make ideal Christmas presents, which can be collected from the shop or can be delivered to any address in mainland UK in time for Christmas. The cases also make excellent corporate gifts, call us for details.

So whether you want to send a gift, thank a loved one, turn up with something special at a house party or simply light the fire, put your feet up and indulge, we have something for you. Each case comes complete with a set of tasting notes.

This year we have once again put together a luxury case of wines, persuading Philip to part with some limited gems that he has had squirrelled away.

 

We will be following shortly with our Christmas Selection Newsletter, full of wines for Christmas drinking. There was simply too much to put in one newsletter!

Orders or enquiries for any of the cases in this newsletter please apply by phone to the shop on 01200 422281or 01200 423152 – not by email, thank you.

There will be free delivery for orders within a 30 mile radius placed with us before 30th November. After that time there will be a small charge of £8, due to the volume of wines being despatched we will need to use carriers instead of our usual drivers Ken, Peter & Ian.

 

 

White Wines
Lugana 'Campo Valentino' Giacomo Montresor - Italy
 A stunning example of an underrated variety, subtle and restrained, with delicate fruit and rich nutty aromas, a beautifully balanced wine with hints of lime and toasted almonds and a clean crisp finish. Another D. Byrne & Co. gem!
Les Vieux Quartier Bourgogne Chardonnay Cote de Beaune - France
This is a really expressive Burgundy, evocatively scented and buttery with rich citrusy aromas. A full-bodied wine, showing ripe fruit integrated with finely balanced acidity and a long lingering finish.
Diez Siglos Rueda Verdejo - Spain
Complex vibrant wine from one of Ruedas best producers, aromas of freshly mown grass and green herbs mingle with vibrant citrus fruit, to make a most enjoyable drink.
Les Cepages Oublies Gros Manseng Colombard, Pays de Cotes de Gascogne - France
Ripe grass nose (reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc), citrus fruit and hints of nuttiness harmonise into an intensely aromatic wine, superb: another winner.
Vetiver Rioja Blanco - Spain
D. Byrne & Co. White Wine of the Year.
90 Points, Robert Parker The Wine Advocate
Fresh peaches and ripe honeysuckle, with crisp mineral acidity, elegant and finely balanced, the flavours linger on the palate. Great to drink on its own or to have with fish and shellfish.
Red Wines
Murphy's Shiraz - Murray River - Australia
Delicious bramble aromas compliment the rich flavours which are backed up with a hint of cloves and cinnamon and a touch of oak. Luscious, full, rich and easy to drink as the tannins are smooth and supple.
Chateau Jalousie Bordeaux Superieur - France (the best value Bordeaux we have ever tasted)
Great with food, especially beef. Fresh and forward on the nose, the lively red fruit is backed by real depth, perfectly balanced, a delightful expression of true Claret.
Gran Tesoro Garnacha - Spain  Trophy winner at this years IWC Great Value Red Under £7
Exuberant, juicy, slurpy, fruity red which tastes of proper wine! Crushed blackberries and cherry characters, a nice soft palate with vibrant acidity and a mouth-watering oh-so drinkable finish.
Les Volets Malbec Limoux - France
A vibrant malbec with blackcurrant aromas and that intriguing bitter-sweet character of creme de cassis with a touch of underlying parma violets. the palate is a marvel. D. Byrne, always searching for quality, has found another great wine.
Pinna Fidelis Roble Ribera del Duero - Spain Shortlisted in the New Wave Spanish Awards 2011
D. Byrne & Co. Red Wine of the Year
Six months in French and American oak, fruit aromas of fresh raspberry and redcurrants, balanced by notes of slightly toasty oak and a beautifully balanced persistent finish. great with lamb.
Conviviale Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Italy
A medium-bodied, warm, soft, spicy red, with flavours of damson fruits on the palate. Light redcurrant and subtle red cherry fruits on the finish, juicy, succulent and comfortingly full.
Emiliana Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon - Chile
Dark and brooding, with pepper and spice and intense black fruit on the palate, rich plum and exotic spices mingle to ensure a great drink.
£75 if collected from the shop
£83 delivered anywhere in mainland UK

 

D. Byrne & Co. Connoisseurs Case
White Wines
2009 Domaine Matrot Bourgogne Chardonnay - France
This is a delicious Bourgogne Chardonnay. The wine is crisp, fresh and has fine minerality, with excellent intensity and personality.
2009 Domaine du Petit Metris 'Clos de la Marche' Savennieres - Loire - France
Medal d'Argent Paris 2011
Woooo scary! Amazingly rich and wildly Bohemian, wild pear meets sizzling lemony acidity and a tangy herbaceous edge. Steely, dry and elegant, a wonderful wine.
2011 Amalaya White - Argentina Decanter WWA Trophy 2012
90% Torrontes 10% Riesling. "Intensely floral with high aromatics of rose petals, elderflower, peach, spices and lime zest leaping out of the glass. Excellent purity of exotic lychee and fresh pink grapefruit - this is wine to lift the spirits" Decanter Magazine
2010 Valenciso Blanco - Rioja - Spain
Only 12 barrels of this exceptionally fine, white Rioja were made, toasted nuts, honey and floral aromas, the palate is elegant with minerality, savouriness and pure acidity. A brilliant wine!
2008 Pra Monte Grande Soave Classico - Italy
Monte Grande is more in line with fine White Burgundy. It contains complex and developed characters, peaches and citrus fruit laced with honey. A rich and generous palate finishing with a toasted almond creaminess.
Red Wines
2009/2010 Foxglove Zinfandel - USA
Juicy Zinfandel at its very best, fresh raspberry fruit and a rich spicy tone, medium-bodied with soft tannins. The perfect wine to drink with the meal on Christmas Day.
2010 Coyam Organic - Colchagua Valley - Chile
A cult wine from Chile, dense black fruit mingle with sweet tobacco, liquorice and spice, refined, with gorgeous balance and poised personality. A big bodied wine on the palate, intense and complex.
2007 Chateau Haut Beausejour Saint Estephe - Bordeaux - France
Bordeaux at its very best. A wine that is silky and pure with dark brooding red fruit, cherry and blackberry, nicely spiced with subtle soft tannins and a long lingering finish, a great wine.
2010 Capitel della Crosara Valpolicella Classico Ripasso - Italy
IWSC Silver medal winner. A lovely depth of cherry fruit and spicy oak with round and silky tannins.
2009 Venta La Ossa Tempranillo - Spain 93 Points Penin Guide 2012
Dried fruit, spicy oak and dark chocolate then a delicious savouriness on the nose, notes of clove, sage and leather. Rich, warm and classically poised.
2010 'Pride of the Fleurieu' Cabernet Sauvignon Dandelion Vineyards - Australia
Gold medal & trophy winner 2010 Maclaren Vale Wine Show
Cassis and fresh red fruit intermingling with bilberry, the palate is broad and rich with lively acidity and well integrated fine grained tannins. This will drink superbly with game dishes.
2009 'Les Coteaux Schisteux' Seguret Cotes du Rhone Villages - France
91 Points Wine Spectator magazine
Layered with exotic fruit, crushed black pepper and vanilla hints. Polished and smooth on the palate, with great depth. A classic Rhone, intense yet elegant.
£142 if collected from the shop
£150 delivered anywhere in mainland UK

 

D. Byrne & Co. Luxury Case
White Wines
2007/9 Pouilly-Fuisse Les Chardonnets Chateau de Beauregard
Rich and opulent, flavours of citrus fruit and honey, the wine is fresh and racy with good acidity and fine mineral tones. Ideal to drink with fish and poultry.
2005 Chablis Grand Cru 'Les Clos' Domaine Pinson
Ripe and concentrated, with outstanding depth and balance. Richness, power and great complexity, a good bottle age treats the palate to an explosion of flavours with a finish that lingers and changes.
2009 Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clavoillons' Domaine Chavy
A wine that is characterised by purity and fresh citrus flavours rather than oak. An outstanding Puligny that is elegant and delicious with good intensity and plenty of complexity.
2005 Meursault 1er cru 'Blagny' Domaine Pierre Matrot
This is one of Burgundy's finest Domaines. Matrot's Meursault shows all the true characters of the village, with toasted almonds, honey, minerality and great structure. The added bottle age gives the Meursault an extra dimension of complexity.
2010 Condrieu Domaine Philippe Faury
Apricots and orange blossom burst out of the glass, intense concentrated fresh and opulent juicy fruit is balanced with good acidity and fine mineral tones. Philip sampled this recently and was hugely impressed. Perfect with softer cheeses.
Red Wines
2007 Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse 5er Cru Classe
Cru Classe Bordeaux from, in our opinion, a much underrated Chateau. Grand Puy Ducasse is a powerful, classic Pauillac, with lots of blackcurrant fruit as well as hints of new leather and some textbook 'cigar box' notes.
2007 Chateau Feytit Clinet Pomerol
Great purity of fruit, nice and ripe with the classic Pomeral style. Good length and balance along with subtly integrated oak complete this very classy wine.
2006 Cote Rotie Rene Rostaing
From the excellent 2006 vintage and showing good bottle age. Intense on the nose, black peppercorn and exotic spices mingle with ripe black fruits. Long and elegant with nice soft tannins that lingers on the palate, an excellent bottle. One of the most sought after producers in Cote Rotie.
2005 Volnay Vendages Selectionnees Michel Lafarge
From the exceptional 2005 vintage, Lafarge is one of the most sought after producers in the whole of Burgundy. Finely balanced with soft tannins and juicy raspberry fruit, long and silky, it will drink beautifully with lamb or duck.
2008/9 Tinto Pesquera Crianza Ribera del Duero
One of Spain's most famous producers and a leading light in the Ribera del Duero for over 20 years. Brooding dark fruits and exotic spices are integrated with beautifully balanced oak minerality and fine tannins. A truly stunning wine.
2005 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Domaine de Vieux Telegraphe
One of the most famous estates in the Southern Rhone. Red berry fruit and exotic spice characters supported by ripe tannins. The flavours burst from the glass, in a soft and silky smooth wine that will compliment game dishes perfectly.
2005 Barolo Paolo Scavino

'The 2005 Barolo reveals an expressive core of perfumed red raspberry fruit, spices and sweet herbs. This sexy, elegant, wine possesses lovely balance and tons of style. Over the last few years this house's barolo has established itself as one of the most consistently outstanding wines in its class...' (Antoni Galloni in The Wine Advocate)

£315 if collected from the shop
£323 delivered anywhere in mainland UK

Autumn Newsletter

 

 

In this edition we have three superb new mixed cases on offer as well as some delicious offerings from Chile to coincide with our autumnal 'Wines of Chile' promotion.

 

The promotion will run for two months and consists of in-store tasting and many great offers selected from our huge award-winning range of well over 200 different Chilean wines. You can also enter a free prize draw to win one of three great prizes.

 

It is now common knowledge that pound for pound Chile consistently produces the best value for money wines around. So if you are looking for wines with real personality, richness, fruit intensity and balance, look no further than Chile. If you pop into the shop we will gladly help you choose the perfect wine.

 

Wines of Chile Case

Adobe Sauvignon Blanc, Organic - Casablanca Valley
Trophy winning (again) and now fair trade Sauvignon Blanc from Casablanca. The fresh lime zest and green pepper aromas encountered on the nose are carried through to the palate, which is alive with crunchy fruit, citrus, and has a long zippy finish.

Emiliana Reserva Riesling - Casablanca Valley
Bright lime and grapefruit notes, citrus oil and just a hint of kerosene. The palate's dry minerality is complemented by its richness and a mouth-watering lime zesty finish.

Tabali Reserva Dry Muscat - Limari Valley
Perfumed nose with deep floral and fruity notes including rose and orange zest. Excellent structure, with a lively acidity which gives freshness and balance to the wine.

Novas Gran Reserva Viognier - Casablanca Valley
Rich and luscious, as aromas of toasted almonds mix with floral notes. The palate is lush, full, and persistent with good balanced acidity.

Emiliana Reserva Chardonnay - Casablanca Valley
Clean, bright, and full of character and intense fruit, this wine is rich with nice balanced acidity and a silky finish.

Montevista Reserva Malbec - Valle Central
Intense blackcurrant, vanilla and light spices on the nose with lovely red fruit on the palate, hints of pepper and mocha on the finish, a rich and enjoyable Malbec.

Adobe Carmenere - Rapel Valley
Gold medal winning wine. Cherry stones on the nose, rich black fruit, hints of spice and leafy characters. An uplifting palate of cherries and a long refreshing finish.

Cousino-Macul Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon - Valle del Maipo
Red and blackcurrants dominate the nose, complemented by hints of cedar aromas and sweet fruit, and a long rounded finish.

Tabali Reserva Merlot - Limari Valley
Great concentration on the nose showing ripe, red fruit aromas and a sweetly black pastille allure, well balanced with savoury nuances and fabulous crunchy fruit. This full bodied red has fine tannins and a great structure.

Novas Gran Reserva Pinot Noir - Casablanca Valley
A classically Casablancan Pinot Noir, brilliant ruby red with bright cherry fruit on the nose, and strong savoury aromas. Soft, smooth tannins and good acidity combine to form a fine persistent finish.

Andes Peak Syrah - Rapel Valley
Black, meaty and appealing nose, complex aromas of ripe red fruit with hints of oak, spice and green peppers and a long rich finish.

Novas Gran Reserva Carmenere/ Cabernet - Colchagua Valley
Big, brooding and packed full of flavour. The rich intensity of the red berry fruit is complemented by opulent savoury spice. Great balance and acidity lead to a highly enjoyable wine.

£80.00 if collected from the shop, and £88.00 if delivered anywhere in the UK
Free delivery within a 30 mile radius

Other recommended Chilean wines:

2011 Tabali Reserva Viognier - Limari Valley £6.99
A gorgeous nose with the scent of sweet honeysuckle, ripe pear and candied apricot fruit flavours.
2011 Adobe Chardonnay - Casablanca Valley £6.69
This is sensational value for money, rich and creamy with a touch of tasty oak.
2011 Adobe Gewurxtraminer - Rapel Valley £6.69
Textbook Gewurzt, this has a wonderful aromatic quality and is full of exotic spicy flavours - superb!
2010/11 Signos de Origen Chardonnay/Marsanne/Viognier/Roussanne - Casablanca Valley £9.99
Made by one of Chile's top wine makers Alvaro Espinoza, this is a beautiful blend with a lush softness and real elegance.
2008 Concha y Toro Amelia Chardonnay £15.99
One of Chile's top white wines and an absolute bargain given its richness and complexity.
2009 Urban Red Blend - Maule Valley £7.99
The baby brother to the wine below, this is an excellent medium-bodied glugger with plenty of fruit.
2008 O. Fournier Centauri Red Blend - Maule valley £12.99
Chilean Wine Awards 2010: Best Blend Award. A very fine intense wine full of concentrated blackcurrant fruit.
2010 Signos de Origen Syrah - Casablanca Valley £12.59
Another classic wine from the very talented Alvaro Espinoza, this is soft and velvety with cranberries, cassis, vanilla and clove.
2010 De Martino Legado Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon - Maipo Valley £8.99
Fresh red and blackcurrant fruit flavours with plenty of concentration, this is very good value for money.
2010 Montevista Reserva Carmenere - Central Valley £5.99
Medium-bodied and elegant with red fruit aromas and a palate filled with sweet fruit, coffe and spices.
2011 Adobe Reserva Malbec - Rapel Valley £6.69
This is a pleasantly easy drinking Malbec that avoids being too heavy. Gently perfumed, fresh and peppery.
2007 Altair Sideral - Rapel Valley £14.59
A very classy blend of Cabernet/Carmenere and Cabernet franc, rich, elegant and ageworthy.
2008 Concha y Toro Don Melchor - Puente Alto £35.99
We are currently stocking our 20th vintage of this classic Cabernet Sauvignon in a very fine wine.
*VERY LIMITED* Magnums of 2007 Don Melchor £85.00





Every Day Drinking Case

Champs du Moulin Colombard, Pays des Cotes de Gascogne - France
Delicious fresh fragrant nose, clean, invigorating, and zesty, with crisp green fruit on the palate and lovely acidity, a moreish drink.

Bellefontaine Sauvignon Blanc, Pays d'Oc - France
Classic Sauvignon Blanc nose with herbaceous notes and an underlying ripeness, balanced by clean zingy citrus.

Ancora Bianco Garganega delle Venezie - Italy
Pale straw yellow colour, lightly aromatic with ripe citrus and baked apple characters, a soft easy to drink white.

Domaine des Cretes Marssanne Roussanne - France
Fresh, vibrant and youthful, with hints of lemon and mango and some complexity from the barrel-fermented proportion, the full-rounded palate leads to a rich and savoury wine, a real crowd pleaser.

Tesoro de los Andes Torontes Chardonnay - Argentina
This great value wine has some real weight and character, fresh and dry with ripe guava and citrus, and a succulent tropical fruit finish.

Mas de Vigneron Rouge, Pays du Vaucluse - France
First impressions are of a classic Rhone red, friendly and warming, with the hallmark spice of Grenache and Syrah. Soft, fruity, and easy to drink.

Ancora Rosso, Sangiovese di Puglia - Italy
A warm richly flavoured red, with aromas of plums, dried fruit and spices, a good concentration of ripe cherry is combined with a satisfyingly long finish.

Sierra Grande Cabernet Sauvignon - Chile
A light juicy red with nice crushed red fruit aromas, very easy drinking with gentle tannins and a touch of spice.

Percheron Old Vine Cinsault - South Africa
Highly praised by wine critics, from gnarly vines up to 65 years old, this wine is gently compelling with aromas of the earth and stony minerality. The palate includes red fruits, cherries, a hint of spice, and creamy refreshing acidity.

Borsao Garnacha, Bodegas Borsao - Spain
It would be hard to find, at the price, a more highly praised and award winning wine than this. Juicy bramble fruit and fresh redcurrants dominate this very approachable wine.

Pasquiers Shiraz, Pays d'Oc - France
The nicely rounded palate is dominated by ripe blackcurrant, with just a twist of spice.

Montevista Carmenere - Chile
A powerful fruit bomb with a smokey, spicy kick. Aromas of ripe, dark fruits and mocha, with a hint of crushed black pepper come together in a balanced finish. A cracking Carmenere.

£58.99 if collected from the shop and £67.00 delivered anywhere in the UK

Free delivery within a 30 mile radius

Autumn Case

False Bay Wild Yeast Chenin Blanc - South Africa
Fresh citrus fruit and herbaceous notes, including fennel and aniseed which dominate the nose, followed by a creamy lemon character. The palate is reminiscent of the nose with great textural complexity.

Les Volets Chardonnay, IGP Haute Vallee de l'Aude - France
Fresh and flavoursome. The nose is hugely aromatic with candied fruit, apricots and orange peel are the first notes that give way to toasted hazelnuts and buttery brioche. A wine with great elegance.

Domaine Les Grands Presbyteres Wild Yeast Muscadet, Sevre & Maine Sur Lie - France
Stunning aromas of elderflower and a hint of fresh bread, the flavour is instantly zingy with mid-palate fullness rounded off by a dry but fruity finish.

Fuenteseca Macabeo Sauvignon Blanc - Spain
Lightly aromatic, with white peach and jasmine notes on the nose, as well as delicate herbaceous notes and citrus. The palate is textured with fresh and zesty citrus fruit acidity, mineral notes and a clean, crisp finish.

Coste del Molino Verdicchio Classico - Italy
Pale straw colour with greenish gold highlights. Intense and persistent aromas of honey and almond blossom followed by more developed ripe fruit characters. Rich and full flavoured with concentrated citrus fruit.

Vina Borgia Garnacha - Spain
Bright, fresh and youthful; an immediately appealing style of Garnacha. Pure vibrant red fruits on the nose with a hint of pepper and cherry pie. The palate has juicy cherry and plummy fruit with a silky finish.

Crocera Barbera d'Asti Superiore - Italy
A wine with style. Intense ripe damsons on the nose, smoke and spices with a sweet silky palate including notes of cherry and a tang of savoury. A generous wine with great structure.

San Felice Contrada - Italy
A light juicy red with nice crushed red fruit aromas, gentle tannins and a touch of spice. This very easy drinking wine is sourced from San Felice's renowned Chianti Classico vineyards.

Pedrera Monastrell - Spain
Soft and approachable with ripe berry fruit aromas, a rich and plummy palate with supple tannins and a long juicy finish. Hints of spice and strawberries dripped in chocolate on the finish.

Domaine de Mas Barrau Cabernet Franc - France
A wine of real character. There is a wild ripeness of sweet scented fruit twinned with woodland perfume, an incredibly long and very rich palate, scrumptiously juicy fleshy flavours that are intertwined with the savoury crunchy rooty character of the Cabernet Franc.

Vista TR - Portugal
Juicy fruit on the palate which is dominated by ripe blackcurrant, rounded off softly by gentle tannins.

Ca'di Ponti Shiraz -Italy
A balanced red with a spicy kick. Aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla, and mocha, soft and rounded with a hint of crushed black pepper and a smooth finish - a good food wine!

£71.99 if collected from the shop, and £80.00 if delivered anywhere in the UK

Free delivery within a 30 mile radius

Yoga For Wine Lovers

Thought you might just like this little video.

Now you have a go.........

Quick ideas for Father's Day

wine, whisky & beer

6 wines

Stephane Breton Brut N.V. Champagne £15.99

Our stunning and exclusive house champagne

Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz £9.99

Generous mouth-filling blackberry, raspberry and plums cover the palate with lashings of sweet spice.

Firm but fine tannins and dark chocolaty nuances continue throughout - absolutely gorgeous!

Haute Marone Gigondas 2009 £11.99

Intense aromas of ripe raspberries and black cherries and a wisp of smoke creeps in there.

Deep, dark and intense.

Great with duck and game dishes and a real treat with a very good farmhouse cheddar.

Chateau Darien Reserva 2007 £12.99

Bursting with blackcurrants. Decanter Wine Magazine give it 5 stars.

Chateau Siaurac Lalande de Pomerol 2007 £16.99

Soft and generously full of black fruit flavours.

Classici Barolo Flori 2008 £11.99

A really beautiful Barolo with characteristics of tobacco, leather and violets.

Great with wild boar sausages, venison, roast lamb and gamey stews.

8 whiskies

Glen Moray £19.49

Light gold in colour and with hints of shortbread, butterscotch, lemongrass and the sweet spiciness of ginger marmalade.

Royal Lochnagar 12 year old £28.99

By appointment to their late Majesties Queen Victoria, King Edward VII and King George V.

Subtle and freshly woody.

Typical of the Highland style, fragrant with linseed oil and sweet toffee offset by fresh acidity.

Dalmore 12 year old £34.59

Aromas of citrus, chocolate and aromatic spices, vanilla on the palate and a finish of roasted coffee and chocolate.

Caol Ila Islay at the very special price of £29.99

Fresh, sweetly fruity and smooth-bodied.

Dalwhinnie Distillers Edition only £32.99 (£20 less than r.r.p.)

More depth than the normal Dalwhinnie.

A delicious whisky!

The Ileach - Islay £19.99

A lovely peaty whisky with sublimely smooth malty notes, oak, grassy and hints of the coast.

Tomintoul 10 year old £23.99

Golden in colour, suggestions of citrus, toffee and raisins.

Some sweetness and a gently oaky spice.

Drumguish Single Highland Malt £16.99

Pale amber in colour, medium dry, gently peated and with a slight earthy smokiness.

& a great local beer

Bowland Brewery 5 litre keg of traditional local beer £18.99

...................of course you might have to help your father drink his way through 5 litres!

If you would like any of these treats posting out with a message we will need your order by Thursday 14th June at the latest for delivery for Father's Day. There is a £8 delivery charge per consignment.

To order please phone us on 01200 423152

Favourite Wines of the Night

Our wine tasting at Eaves Hall

Earlier this month we took you on a trip around the world of wine with an incredible selection of 99 wines in the beautiful surroundings of Eaves Hall, West Bradford.

We asked you all to vote for your personal favourite wines of the evening and this is what you chose. 

Champagne & Sparkling
Gavi Spumante Brut 'La Battistina', Italy NV £7.99
Champagne Lallier Premier Cru Rosé Brut, France NV £24.59

France
Cher et Tendre Vouvray Sec, Loire 2011 £6.99
Turckheim Sables et Galets Pinot Gris, Alsace 2009 £9.99
La Vieux Quartier Bourgogne Chardonnay, Jean du Barre, Burgundy 2010 £8.99
Domaine Chante Cigale Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Rhône 2010 £17.59
Boutinot 'Les Coteaux', Côtes du Rhône Villages 2009 £6.99
Boutinot 'La Côte Sauvage', Cairanne Côtes du Rhône Villages 2009 £10.99


Italy
Gavi 'Conchetta', Piemonte 2011 £6.99
Crocera Barbera d'Asti Superiore, Piemonte 2009 £6.99
Campogiovanni Brunello di Montalcino, San Felice, Tuscany 2007 £25.99

Austria, Germany & Portugal
Sepp Grüner Veltliner (organic), Austria 2011 £7.99

Spain
Diez Siglos Rueda Verdejo, Rueda 2011 £5.99
Catalan Eagle White, Garnacha Blanca Viognier (organic), Catalunya 2011 £8.59
Vega del Rayo Reserva, Rioja 2007 £8.59
Borsao Selección Barrica, Campo de Borja 2008 £6.99
Tres Picos Garnacha, Campo de Borja 2010 £12.59
The Gauntlet Monastrell, Yecla 2008 £11.99
Clio, Monastrell Cabernet Sauvignon, Jumilla (limited parcel) 2007 £29.99

South Africa
Circle of Life White, Waterkloof, Stellenbosch 2010 £12.99
Circumstance Chardonnay, Waterkloof, Stellenbosch 2008 £14.99
Circumstance Merlot, Waterkloof, Stellenbosch 2009 £15.99

Australia, New Zealand & California
The Cloud Factory Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 2011 £6.99
Ant Moore Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2011 £8.99
Mr Smith Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia 2010 £9.99
Yangarra Estate Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia 2008 £16.99
Clos du Val Zinfandel, Napa Valley, California 2010 £16.99

Chile & Argentina

Novas Gran Reserva Viognier (organic), Casablanca, Chile 2010 £8.99
Signos de Origen Cabernet Sauvignon (organic), Chile 2009 £12.99
Bressia Monteagrelo Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2008 £13.99

There you are, the 30 favourite wines from a tasting of 99. Many tasting techniques were adopted on the night, some of you methodically worked your way around the tables, others took the scatter-gun approach. Many took our suggestion and tried red & white wine flights, comparing for instance Old and New World Sauvignon Blancs, or Grenache versus GSMs (Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre). Our staff at each table endeavoured to give you as much information about the wines as possible and we were fortunate to have several wine makers with us.

If you would like to order any of the wines listed above
please do not hesitate to give the guys at the shop a ring on
01200 423152

Here are just a few photos of the evening: