31. Champs de Moulin Grenache-Syrah Vin de Pays de Vaucluse 2008, France 12.5%
Juicy and vibrant with plenty of red and black cherry fruit. |
14.45
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32. Magpie Estate ‘The Beak’ Shiraz Grenache 2007/8 Australia 14%
Oz classic with black fruits, spice and a long, creamy finish. Roughly a 60/40 Shiraz-Grenache blend, mostly Barossa fruit with a little Riverland Grenache. A very small vintage due to the vagaries of the seasonRipe plum, black cherry, raspberry, spice and a touch of oak on the nose. Drink now and over the next 18 months |
16.95 |
33. Gran Sasso Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2008 Italy 13%
A revelation – medium to full in body yet packed with black cherry, olive,
herbs and spice – lovely. |
19.35 |
34. Andes Peaks Reserve Cabernet 2008, Chile 14%
Coming from the Maipo Valley, this seriously over-delivers for the price. Ripe cassis and plum
on the nose lead to a medium to full-bodied palate with warm berry fruits, seasoned oak and spice too. |
17.95 |
35. William Robertson Shiraz 2007, South Africa 13.5%
This is tremendous value; rich and bright, juicy and dense,with a hint of smoke
and creamy oak – very drinkable.
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18.45 |
36. Winston Hill Zinfandel 2006, California 14.5%
Perhaps a first here – good value wine from California? This is proper Zinfandel too. none of
that blush filth. This is brash and spicy yet dangerously drinkable. |
17.95 |
37. Finca Los Primos Malbec 2007/8, Argentina 14%
2009 could be South America’s big year with Europe’s wine prices on the rise; this is lovely
Malbec for the warmer weather, still full of flavour yet brighter than some examples. |
17.85 |
38. Château La Freynelle Bordeaux 2006, France 12.5%
Excellent value Bordeaux – mature and plummy with soft fruits, a hint of spice and oak with
a touch of cedar; finishes very smoothly with rounded fruit and a slightly creamy character.
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18.60 |
39. Navajas Rioja Crianza 2006, Spain 13%
The new 2005 of this perennial favorite has arrived – we often suggest changing this, not
because its poor but just to freshen the list – however, we have been threatened with lynching if we do, so we won’t. Classical Rioja at its savoury, rich and supple best. |
19.95 |
40. Willunga 100 Cabernet-Shiraz 2006 Australia 14%
Definitely an over-achiever is this spectacular red from the McLaren Vale; full-bodied & perfect for the cooler evenings, this is packed with red and black fruits, spice, a hint of liquorice.
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19.65 |
41. Les Coteaux Cotes du Rhone Villages 2006 France 14.5%
Lovely Cotes du Rhone, a classical blend of Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah; punchy and full of sweet red forest fruits with pepper, a hint of meat and a dash of jam – simply gorgeous.
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19.65 |
42. Taltarni ‘T’ Series Shiraz 2005, Australia 14%
Full-flavoured and bright with hints of mint, spice and fruit cake; with just a mere hint of oak. |
19.45 |
43. Kurt Angerer ‘Barrique’ Zweigelt 2006, Austria 13.5%
This 100% Zweigelt is packed with bright cherry fruit with a touch of spice and oak too.
Not unlike a really dense cru Beaujolais from a great vintage; bright and very appealing. |
20.75 |
44. A-Mano Negroamaro 2007, Italy 13%
Lovely spicy bittersweet red from Puglia. Rich with red and black fruits and a hint of chocolate, fine value. |
19.65 |
45. Opawa Pinot Noir 2008, New Zealand 14%
Outside of France, New Zealand are arguably the Kings of Pinot Noir –
this is a fine example with Sweet red fruits of plum and cherry,
spice and savoury notes – beautiful balance throughout.
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20.95 |
46. Magpie Estate ‘The Schnell’ Shiraz-Grenache 2007, Australia 14.5%
Deep in colour with warm berry fruits on a vibrant nose with spice and a touch of oak.
It’s full bodied with a lovely rich texture. Vibrant berry and cherry fruit, with lots of spice,
and creamy integrated oak this makes it really voluptuous.
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23.35 |
47. Château La Tour de By Medoc 2004, France 13%
Always a worthy addition to a wine list, this is classic Cabernet based Bordeaux. |
29.85 |
48. Domaine Grand Veneur Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2006, France 14%
This new producer is one of the top names in Chateauneuf; tremendously fine effort this, rich yet balanced, powerful yet with hints of Burgundian elegance; brambly red and black fruits intermingle with herbs, meat and quality oak. Stunning.
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31.85 |