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1996 Chateau de Cerons CeronsThe village of Cerons is a dull road intersection south of Bordeaux and just west of Sauternes. Worth avoiding but for the presence of Chateau Cerons who make light, but very true, sweet wines that are remarkable value with a bit of bottle age. This ... |
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1996 Chateau de Cerons halfThe village of Cerons is a dull road intersection south of Bordeaux and just west of Sauternes. Worth avoiding but for the presence of Chateau Cerons who make light, but very true, sweet wines that are remarkable value with a bit of bottle age. This ... |
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1997 Chardonnay Hilltop Muzealis NeszmelyUnoaked Chardonnay from Hilltops finest vineyard sites bottled shortly after production and left to mature for a decade. Great value. Hilltop is a substantial producer that exports millions of bottles to the UK. Most interestingly it is very close to... |
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1997 Chateau Tour du Haut Moulin Haut MedocA small parcel from a chateau that is closing down as the owner has died. This 1997 is light but has a concentration of mature fruit that is at its peak now and over the next 8 months. Exceptional value for money.... |
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1998 Chateau Patache dAux Medoc Unmixed 12 bottle case offerGood tannic structure, with ripe delicate tannins. Notes of smoke and leather. Long and fruity with a balanced oaky finish. This is a Claret of classic proportions albeit from a modest vintage. Now showing well it is perfect fare for the evening dinn... |
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1998 Cuvee NF Billecart BrutRich, powerful, outstanding vintage Champagne, incredibly stylish and complex, subjected to lengthy cellaring before release. Founded in 1818 by Nicolas François Billecart, this aristocratic estate is renowned for producing Champagnes that age... |
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1998 Dows Quinta do BomfimDows, founded in 1798, began buying Douro vineyards long before other shippers. Quinta do Bomfim at Pinho, acquired in 1896, is now the major source of Dow fruit in declared vintages, and home to the regions first temperature controlled cellar. The B... |
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1999 Quinta do Crasto LBV Port halfDeliciously intense, powerful, pepper edged Port that lives up to the award winning reputation of this pioneering outfit. We were the first to beat a path to Miguel Roquettes ex Roman fort castrum, high above the Douro. In 1994 he sagely drafted in A... |
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1999 The McNichol Shiraz Mitchell Clare ValleySourced from ancient plots of vines in South Australias rarefied, relatively cool climate Clare Valley. Enthusiastic champion of the region, the flame haired Jane Mitchell based, appropriately enough, near the Clare town of Auburn and husband Andrew ... |
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2000 Chambolle Musigny Les Cras Vincent GirardinImpressively full flavoured, rich and chocolatey, yet elegant and refined, with gentle toasty oak nuances; a wine for game. Vincent Girardin first strolled into our list in 1997 after we found that most of our favourites from 1996 were his. Based in ... |
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2000 Champagne Alain Bergere Reserve BrutA small family concern that produces excellent value wines of notable quality. Inducted into the Order of the White Apron Champagnes elite brotherhood after graduating in wine science at the University of Rheims in 1984, Alain proudly perpetuates a 3... |
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2000 Chateau de GaillatWell made, Cabernet rich, classic Graves, full of red and black fruit flavours with a hint of green peppers. Pierre and Helene Coste have been producing impressive, deeply fruity wines from their 12 hectare Graves estate for many years. Theyve also d... |
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2000 Riesling Kappelweg Vendange Tardive Rolly GasmannPierre Gassman insists on late harvesting and lengthy cellaring after bottling, creating amply sweet, weighty yet balanced wines. This is a sumptuous, aromatic Riesling. Such depth of character is evident in all the wines from this celebrated, biodyn... |
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2001 Chateau Batailley Pauillac 5eme cru classeClassic claret. Mellow, complex, mature aromas and flavours. The perfect match for traditional roast beef.... |
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2001 Chateau Batailley Unmixed 12 bottle case offerClassic claret. Mellow, complex, mature aromas and flavours. The perfect match for traditional roast beef.... |
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2001 Chateau Brane Cantenac Margaux 3eme cru classePerfect, smooth, rich, velvetty Bordeaux. This is drinking really well now were writing this in August 2007 but will age admirably for another 5 years.... |
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2001 Cote Rotie Domaine GaronAt their rustic Ampuis estate where the eggs from happy free range chickens are used to filter wines, Jean François and Carmen Garon have been producing old fashioned, gently oaked, full bodied Cote Roties since 1995. Soft and well rounded, wi... |
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2001 Esprit de Chevalier Blanc Pessac LeognanOne of the smartest white Bordeauxs weve seen for a long time. Really fresh and attractive ripe fruit flavours with a toasty seam that makes this ideal for drinking chilled as an aperitif, or alongside food.... |
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2001 Madiran Plenitude Producteurs PlaimontInky richness of wild berries and cooked plums with a fine and lingering oak edged finish.... |
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2001 Monthelie Domaine ParentA long established Burgundy negociant whos reputation is now back on the rise. They produce a more masculine style with the advantage of a bit of bottle age.... |
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2001 Nyetimber English Sparkling WineFine yeasty aromas with a clean dry palate. Good with strawberries.... |
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2001 Pommard La Croix Blanche Domaine ParentA chunky, masculine style of Pinot Noir, reflecting the generosity of Burgundys Pommard appellation. At its best with roasts and game.... |
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2001 Rioja Reserva Alto del ObreThis wine is made for us by Bodega Muriel which is a relatively new cellar, founded in 1986 when Julian Murua took over his parents business in the town of Elciego in the heart of the Rioja Alavesa. The majority of the vineyards lie close by the rive... |
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2001 Usoa de Bagordi Rioja CrianzaThe town of Andosilla, at Riojas northern edge, has prospered by its proximity to vineyards set among the fertile plains of the rivers Ebro and Ega in the beautiful valley of Baztan. Bodegas Bagordi was born of the enthusiasm of several local grapegr... |
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2002 Champagne H Blin BrutH Blin is a small co operative cellars based in the village of Vincelles in the Marne valley. flavours. The blend is astute Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier in the main, lending backbone and substance to the flowery fruitiness of Chardonnay.... |
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2002 Champagne HBlin Brut Unmixed 6 bottle case offerH Blin is a small co operative cellar based in the village of Vincelles in the Marne valley. flavours. The blend is astute Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier in the main, lending backbone and substance to the flowery fruitiness of Chardonnay.... |
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2002 Chardonnay A Mon Pere Collection Reservee Vignoble Guillaume Vin de Pays de FranchWinner of the Best Chard in the world. Despite that rather scarily lofty accolade, it is good!... |
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2002 Chardonnay Quoin Rock Cape AgulhasLovely buttery complexity married to well integrated oak and a touch of maturity. Delicious.... |
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2002 Chateau des AntoninsMildly gamey, savoury claret, with generous plummy flavour and soft texture. Merlot rich, so good with beef. Rather like Getafix, Asterix sagacious herbalist, the monks of St. Antoine had a miraculous potion comprising wine from the orders vineyard a... |
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2002 Chateau Falfas halfSubstantial, well structured, biodynamic claret with ripe concentration of black fruit flavours and restrained oak. John and Veronique Cochran, whose vineyards spread out from their 14th century chateau once home to the lords of Lansac, faithful to t... |
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2002 Chateau Puy Blanquet Grand Cru Classe St EmilionThis 23 hectare property is located on the eastern side of the St Emilion appellation. Overseen by the Moueix family it has consistently produced wines mellow in character and typical of their region.... |
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2002 Chateau Tour du Haut Moulin Haut MedocA small parcel from a chateau that is closing down as the owner has died. This 2002 has a concentration of mature fruit that is at its peak now and over the next 12 months. Exceptional value for money.... |
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2002 Chateau Tour du Haut Moulin Unmixed 12 bottle case offerThis 2002 has a concentration of mature fruit that is at its peak now and over the next 12 months. Exceptional value.... |
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2002 Clos Baquey Elian da RosA stunning blend of Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Arbouriou. Drink 2006 2010.... |
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2002 Cote Rotie Rene RostaingCrew cut and businesslike hes also a legal academic and runs a sizeable property portfolio Rene Rostaing has made Cote Rotie elite northern Rhone Syrah plus a little Viognier of stark purity at his brutally stylish Ampuis cellar since 1971. He was fo... |
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2002 Esprit de Chevalier Rouge Pessac Leognan55% Cabernet, 40% Merlot, 5% Cab Franc. Made from young vines, this classic Graves incorporates the elegance of senior wine, Domaine de Chevalier, without quite the same concentration.... |
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2002 GarnachaCabernet Care CarinenaMainly Garnacha but with addition of Cabernet which dominates with its blackcurrant flavours. Vigorous and fruity balanced by an oaky backbone.... |
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2002 GarnachaCabernet Care Carinena 12 bottle unmixed caseMainly Garnacha but with addition of Cabernet which dominates with its blackcurrant flavours. Vigorous and fruity balanced by an oaky backbone.... |
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2002 Hermitage Domaine des RemizieresAt his estate in Mercurol, Philippe Desmure and daughter Emilie preserve essence of Syrah with minimum intervention methods. With its supple red fruit and roasted ham aroma, wonderfully perfumed quality of top quality Syrah. Dark, lively black fruit ... |
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2002 La Tertre du Lys dOrLustrous Semillon Sauvignon with enticing aromas of lime blossom, quinces, figs and toast. Serve chilled with Roquefort, crab, asparagus or desserts. Key to the sweetness of Bordeauxs Sauternes is noble rot, triggered by autumnal river fogs, that shr... |
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2002 Merlot Quoin Rock StellenboschBlack fruit, leather and mint. A big, enjoyable mouthful with real presence.... |
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2002 Petit Verdot CeravoloChunk of mature Cheddar left in the fridge Steak or casserole on the stove Heres what you need. Deep, brooding black fruit flavours with hints of spicy American oak the forgotten grape of Bordeaux hot housed to perfection on the Adelaide Plains. Home... |
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2002 Pinot Gris Tradition HugelThis rich, full bodied Pinot Gris, made from hand picked fruit, was only lightly filtered to preserve fruit character. Deliciously spicy, with aromas of orchard fruits, acacia blossom and dried honey, its lovely with smoked ham. Theres no lack of Tra... |
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2002 Potsorts Yarra YerringUsing classic Port grapes, Dr Bailey Carrodus has made a remarkable, and all Australian, vintage Port. Great with fine, mature cheddar.... |
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2002 Quinta do Crasto LBV PortMellow, richly fruity Port that lives up to the award winning reputation of this pioneering outfit. Swirl gently for muscovado sugar, fig and plum aromas; enjoy with Stilton or treacly desserts. We were the first to beat a path to Miguel Roquettes ex... |
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2002 TokayPinot Gris Rolly GassmannTokay Pinot Gris a speciality of Alsace, spicy, honeyed, musky and exotic. Wonderful with honey roast pork. Pierre Gassman, champion of biodynamic cultivation in Alsace, insists on late harvesting and lengthy cellaring after bottling, creating amply ... |
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2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Juniper EstateEssence of Margaret River Cabernet a warm surge of cassis rich blackcurrant and black cherry flavours with hints of eucalyptus, black olives and spice. Fork out for rack of lamb to go with this. Mark Messenger, ex of Cape Mentelle and now winemaker a... |
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2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Paul Cluver Elgin South AfricaWonderful purity of blackfruit flavours, reminiscent of Pauillac were it not for the added warmth.... |
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2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Tim Gramp Watervale Clare ValleyRipe, generous wine matured in American oak. Elegance of structure, richness and flavour.... |
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2003 Cabernet SauvignonSevenhill Mitchell EstateWith its distinctive minty aroma and intense blackcurranty fruit this stupendous Cabernet begs for the company of rosemary scented lamb. Sourced from ancient plots of vines in South Australias rarefied, relatively cool climate Clare Valley, its a ben... |
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