The colour is like a warm ruby, not especially dense but bright and truly red, without blue or purple tones, even though it is still a young wine. The aromas are charming: fragrant wild strawberries and the merest hint of candied orange peel and light spice, maybe nutmeg or cinnamon. The polished texture is silky but definite, with a fine balance of clear fruit and structure (tannins and acidity) to give it depth and length. It has that lovely sweetness of fruit that you get from the best examples of Pinot Noir (though it doesn't taste like Pinot) and the same apparent lightness and freshness even though it fills the mouth with flavour and scent, and just 12.5% alcohol. It is unoaked, complex and layered, juicy but not simple. Simply delicious.

http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/a201002051.html

I have tried this one alongside the IL FRAPATTO made by the daughter of Giusto Occhipinti, who owns winery COS, Arianna Occhipinti. I must say I prefer the daughter's wine. It had lush raspberry aromas and an earthy funk on the nose. More raspberries on the palate, sour cherries and cranberries.Fresh, pure and acidic.

This is the wine that was served at my mate's wedding. Really good value and tasty Spanish number.

It is like dry Moscato d'Asti only in technical terms it's an off-dry wine. Citrus, green apples and grapes. Very pleasant. I can smell barbeque smoke and sizzling summer days when I think of this wine.

Very reasonable price and speedy delivery by Zelas. Thank you.

My notes on the wine: Intense, deep cherry colour. Spices, vanilla, cumin, tobacco. Velvety. Mixed flavours of fruits, vanilla, cinnamon, etc. burst on the palate. All underlined by the acidity typical of the top wines from "Ribera del Duero".

Marjorie Gallet uses an old vertical press to get the juice out of the thick-skinned grapes. With a gentle pressing and a very light racking off she gets both the purity and richness of the juice. The fermentation takes place without any temperature control and lasts from the end of August until early October and occasionally until April. Then the wine remains in tank and barrel for a while just to settle without batonnage or racking in order to keep the purity and spirit of the grapes.

This is one of the best Gamays we have ever tasted. It reminded us of the fragrant perfumed Cot (Malbec) of Marionnet ('Vinifera') non greffe also from the Loire. At 11% this is living proof that intense taste is not dependent on intense alcohol. So we can drink away without fear of hangover or gaining weight as in the case of wines of 14% or more.On the subject of hangovers, we reckon ABV is like the Richter scale: 14% is twice as bad as 13.5%. In other words, incremental. A recent article in 'Decanter' managed to discuss and defend alcohol levels without considering the effect on the consumer. Wierd.

Cos Frappato 2008 Sicilia. This is a fantastic wine: fresh, vibrant, joyful and perfumed with lovely cherry fruit. Really pure and focused, without any heaviness, but there’s seriousness underneath all the fun.

http://www.wineanorak.com/wineblog/italy/cos-frappato-at-terroirs-a-nice-end-to-a-busy-day

At the first sip the wine stays quite watery, the nose is perfect though with typical “natural” characteristic, slight barnyard, cherries, herbs, sea salt, same cabbagey notes. The next day surprisingly it had gained weight and structure. Very enjoyable wine which needs a bit of time and shaking up to open.

If this is what natural wine is all about, then I'm a convert. At first it smells a bit weird but then it reveals a whole array of aromas. On the palate it's lengthy and unlike Argentinean Malbec is has complex character and finesse.

Cherry-ruby colour. Balanced, nuances of black currant on the palate, good structure and persistence. This wine comes from vines that are 20 years of age.

Quintessential Marlborough Sauvignon, the nose exhibits intensity of herbal and exotic hints of guava and elder flower. Balanced by the floral notes of geranuim, gooseberry and figs, as well as tropical fruits - passion fruit and honeydew melon in particular. Maybe it was a wishful thinking, but the first sip was like one of those exotic tropical fruit cocktails at a swim-up bar - 'holiday flavours'. The weighty palate and exquisitely soft texture is rounded out with layers of fresh acidity. Delicious medley of tangy citrus and minerality from the Isabel terroir.

Brilliant, chewy, fruity wine that insists on being drunk. Its the best wine we drank in 2009 although its pricey. If you like Ribero this is a great example.

This is a crisp white medium dry wine, with a good nose and light tingle on the taste buds. Equally pleasant to sip on its own or with cañapes, pastas, fish, or cheese.

I tasted Natureo in September, with the great man himself, at his restaurant. I was amazed at the depth of flavour and length of fruit on the palate – bearing in mind that it is only half a percent in alcohol.

Matthew Jukes - http://www.moneyweek.com/spending-it/wine/468-torres-natureo-46836.aspx

The palate is concentrated, with very round tannins. It exudes power and elegance of the Cabernet Franc.

Located in Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil on the slopes of the town bordering forest, and Cyril Fabien Boisard cultivate their vines on 9 acres in the purest respect for the land. They have vines 20 to 55 years on various soils which enables them to develop fine vintage in certified organic crop, they now use the methods of biodynamics.

This is so low in alcohol that it isn’t officially wine at all. Made from muscat, it is fully fermented after which the alcohol is removed. Fresh, fruity and grapey with hints of apple and peach, it is surprisingly tasty, if a bit short on the finish.

Jonathan Ray - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/wine/7044339/Low-alcohol-wines-three-of-the-best.html

Unbelievable nose of rich black cherry. Impeccable balance.

Rich, with sweet tannin, decent acidity, and a superb finish, this is a wine to drink over the next 15 or more years.

I tried William Chase's potato vodka in bar in Manchester and was curious if they had done a good job on the Gin too. The have indeed. This Gin is excellent - smooth, elegant yet it is crispy that distinguishes itself from all others. It is best served chilled, neat.

C&B sells this a couple of quid cheaper. Great bubbly nevertheless.

I bought a case of this for X-mas last year and we enjoyed every bottle. It is fresh, fruity and yet it drinks like a far more complex wine that the price suggests. RECOMMENDED.

The flagship winery of the Vouvray appellation, the Huet vineyard is today led by biodynamics practitioner Christmas Pinguet. Respect of the soil and the plant results in the top wines of concentration and elegance.

Dark colored, full bodied, and intense. Duras is perfect match to the terroir of Gaillac.

A bottle of wine from very old mountain vineyards cultivated in organic farming. Tintori di Tramonti is an ancient native grape variety from Campania, recovered by Alfonso Arpino and his family. This is a wine with ruby colour, clear. The mouth corresponds with the nose perfectly with spices and flowers. Sweet tannins, sharp and precise.

Really broad and attractive. Honeyed and nutty with enough minerals. Serious age-worthy wine.

Perfect for fruit-forward cocktails or herbal concoctions such as the classic campari-and-gin-based negroni.

Ripe blackberry, with chalky mouthfeel, provencial herbs and a fairly tannic finish. I am a little suprised by the ripeness, but it is reeled in by the minerals and tannins.

I sometimes really enjoy inexpensive and unpretentious but well made wines. This one is one of those, singing from the first to the last glass. The only fault I found is that it tends to completely oxidise the following day.

Ordered this as a Christmas gift for my brother. He called me yesterday to tell me how much he enjoyed this Rioja. Might buy some for myself to try.

Keep it in the freezer and drink it neat. It is smooth, slightly sweet and thick. It's fantastic, I can't praise it enough

This wine was developed on request by the road side restaurants in Spain. The innovative technology took four years of development.

Quite soft and flowery. Not very powerful, but more than pleasant enough, especially at the price.

Dark cherry, currant, leather and nutty oak on the nose. Juicy and sappy with extract, showing a pungent freshness to the flavors of cherry and dried rose.

Strong tobacco on the nose - I liked that. On the palate is full-bodied, velvety, well-structured, balanced with herbs and minerals. Good.

A beautiful balance of fruit, spice and tannins. Great with grilled meats

Cherry, meat, and tar on a medium- to full-bodied frame. A surprising beam of acidity keeps things focused. Prune finish evolved into riper fruit with time

Recommended as good value table wine and a good wine to introduce guests to this wonderful varietal

If you like Pinot this dead cheap for the quality.

I don't know why this wine has no more review. it's amazing value for money.

Not a well pronounced Vio wine, Sancerre or Chablis springs to mind. Nice drop nevertheless.

With the GIN renaissance in its elements, why not bestow your foodie beau with an unusual and celebrated juniper-based beverage from a micro distillery? Sacred Gin in Highgate has made only a few thousand rare bottles but Ian Hart, the distiller, is winning acclaim galore among chefs and drinks pundits.

A blast of strawberries aromas.Nice pure fruit on the palate. slightly hot finish.

Argent wrote: The price seems fair too.

You must be joking, I've seen it for less than fifteen quid. Love the wine though.

Needed a couple of hours to settle down. Blackberries, cocoa. Great structure although a little woody. Great finish. We paired with a pork roast.

Decanted for 1 hour before tasting. Excellent and sophisticated wine. Full bodied and nicely balanced with very good tannin structure. Still has cellaring potential. Quick delivery.

Classic Argentine brambly fruit, chocolate & plums. Nice red.

La Planta 2008 has a bright cherry red garnet edge. The nose is powerful, with notes of roasted coffee and toffee aroma, red fruits, especially raspberry and lactic notes. The flavour is tasty, fruity, flesh, ripe tannin, good acidity and bitter finish.

An unusual champagne that deserves to be more widely available

Smooth well made wine with Great fruit on nose and palate without being jammy. Wonderful taste of vanilla and caramel with well-integrated tannins. Second day better than the first.

The price seems fair too.

To produce the worlds finest vodka Mark decided on certain selection criteria. First, it should come from only one vintage when the finest wheat grains are identified and selected prior to meticulous multiple distillation. When choosing the wheat grains Mark selected the seven best for the production of wheat regions in Russia. Within each of these regions a single field was chosen. The choice of regions will vary from year to year depending on the quality of wheat production. Second, to ensure consistency, guarantee quality, and retain continuity of style there should be only one bottling per vintage. Third, strictly limited quantity should be produced and only in the years when the grain quality justifies the production of the luxury vodka. Thus, only 25,000 bottles of Kauffman Luxury Vintage Russian Vodka with each bottle carrying the limited edition bottle number are produced annually. Finally, Mark worked with the worlds most innovative designer to produce a bottle which would incarnate Russia's future rather than its past. This bottle is a symbol of modern Russia - the country that is integrating with the rest of the world and is truly becoming one of the Global Powers. The packaging is truly inspirational and contributes to the idea of the product of the XXI century.

I didn't know they make vintage Vodka. Is this the only genuine vintage vodka in the world?

I've seen this for sixty quid in Majestic.

I bought a bottle for my dad and he loved it. Only wish it was a fiver cheaper.

It seems the wine buyer has a good taste but the company has a good appetite for prices too. If you can afford it though, it's an excellent wine. I bought in Munchen, Germany for about eight euros.

Regarding the first poster I'd like to say that I found this no so new-wordly as he/she suggests. The wine is in fact quite restrained in terms of fruitiness with exactly the right amount of acidity. I like it a lot.

Dense, ripe and concentrated - Cherries, plums, and blackberries. Fine and integrated tannins. Looking to buy 6 bottles to cellar and see how it develops. Wow.

A bouquet of vanillin oak, cedar and mocha with wisps of cinnamon. Full-bodied tobacco, tea and dark cedar flavors with tart acids in the background. Persistent, coffee-spiked finish.

Deeply colored, the wine reveals a complex aromatic display of cedar, saddle leather, violets, lavender, blueberry, and blackberry. The wine is well-balanced and has excellent concentration.

It has a smoky, minerally, almost salty nose with some nuttiness and a bit of burnt match reduction. The palate is dry, savoury and intensely mineral with a long, nutty, broad finish.

It has a clean groove, its delightful freshness etches flavours of red apple, sour cherries and raspberry leaf.

Subtle peach fruit, fine minerality and super-crisp acidity. Long, dry, clean finish.

Mild, almost closed nose of pear, spice, and an herbal unripe component. Limey citrus and mineral flavors dominate the finish, which is mellow and pleasing.

This is a pleasant dry white wine, straw yellow in colour with light green reflections and has a soft, full and pleasantly fresh aroma.

I must admit to expecting to taste a regular type of gin, but this is really different and you must try it to believe it! I love Hendricks, but Sacred will now be right up there with it. Can't seem to get it except at Zelas, though.

This is a very serious wine that every wine lover should seek out!

After an hour to aerate drinking wonderfully but the tannins were still firm. Fantastic value!

We bought two types: The French Olive Hamper and French wine taste Hamper. Ordering was simple and secure, delivery was quick.

Great hampers I would send one to all my friends and family.

Contains good quality items and is a nice presentation. I'd be happy to get one!

I am planning to save a little this upcoming Christmas so instead of giving one gift per family member i will give 1 gift for the whole family!
Thanks!

Thank you for the speedy delivery. I never knew Torrontes was a grape variety but after having tasted this wine I think I'll be looking out there for other producers that experiment with it. Recommended it.

Well presented and interesting hammer. I've just ordered one for my wife's birthday.

Bell pepper, green olive, ripe, plush currant and black cherry...

Had this in Barcelona last weekend. Paid 30 euros in tapas bar. Great wine and looking at price, it is not too bad for the UK.

Great port to sip on cold night by the fire.

I bought a bottle of this last Saturday directly from the shop on Archway Road . It is an absolutely cracking wine. Highly recommended. Just compare this to another bottle at the same price and you'll see what I mean. A producer to watch.

I don't know what wine the previous poster tasted but I though Arzuaga Crianza 2006 to be even better than all previous ones I've tried (2004, 2001) - Spice, dried cherry, fresh cranberry, violet, plums. Excellent wine! Buy a full bottle don't waste it on the halves.

This port is a consistent winner for me. Rich and chocolaty. A bit simple and soft, but delicious and a good bargain.

Red berry nose. Smooth, ample finish. Good value. I am really starting to like Cabernet Franc.

Good full body wine. Lots of berry and a hint of earth. I highly recommend.

Aromas of black berry fruits, combined with a hint of violet character, peppery tannins, and a long slightly dry finish

It has a rich, velvety full body and luscious blackcurrant and cherry flavours

Did you know that Port is described as one of the sexiest drinks available? In the old days, it was only brought out after woman had left the room ;)

Pepper, smoke, truffles and black currant. Goes very well with chocolate.

This is a staggeringly serious wine and it contains more beauty within its masterful core than any red I have tasted this year.

I love the Guigal Cotes du Rhone. I live in the States, but each time I go back to France I make sure I can bring back a few bottles with me.

Am not a wine buff but I really enjoyed this wine - had it at the abode restaurant in Canterbury with lamb and it was gorgeous. Am buying 6 bottles for Christmas.

Aromas of plum jam, tomato confit, fresh, light taste of sage, cardamom and peat.

Simple, a little empty in the middle but not bad. Zero tannin or bite. Very easy on the palate.

I hate Beaujolais.... I just don't get it.

The wine-making traditions of the hills of Piacenza date back to Etruscan times, even though eating grapes were already cultivated in this area in prehistoric times. Gutturnio’s ancestor, Kilkevetra, was also appreciated by the Romans, so much so that Pliny included it among the eighty best wines in Italy. During the Renaissance the wines of Piacenza appeared on the tables of Popes, noble houses - from the Sforza to the Visconti - and artists of great fame: Michelangelo Buonarroti loved them to the point of never being without them.

Gutturnio, so-called because of the archaeological find near Piacenza of a “gutturnium”, a silver goblet or cup from Roman times, is an important addition to the table: its intense colour already reveals its clean, slightly sweet taste, which makes it harmonise perfectly with the culinary traditions of the Piacenza region. The vines which produce it are Barbera and Bonarda, which came to the hills of Piacenza from the Piedmont.

Just moved to Highgate and discovered Wine of Course, since we never had Portuguese wine, we thought we'd give this a go on a whim. Proved excellent the first time we had it, so decided to buy another bottle the next week.

Not sure if they came from the same barrel, but the second bottle was divine.

Delivered on "the day" to quite a remote area was a surprise and at under £60 for 6 bottles ? Excellent value and the best BN for some years.

The dominant flavor was black cherry, but I did taste bubble gum, garlic and paprika. Actually, it tastes kind of like a sour chicken

It's crisp and very fruity. Aromas and flavours of black cherries and a touch of spice on the finish. Medium body. Cheers!

We received our order earlier today, exactly on the release data and cracked a bottle open. The wine is fantastic, by the way, it has the typical Beaujolais Nouveu aromas but in the mouth it tastes like a more developed wine. I bet this one will actually age for a couple of years.

For those concerned with the price on the whole I think it's not that bad considering that we order enough for a free delivery. Happy with the service too.

I'm writing from Odenas in the Beaujolais area. Vin Nouveau this year is magnifique.

However good the new Beaujolais, this has to be a rip off price. Going over to France in a couple of weeks and we'll find bottles there for maximum of £3.50

Just ordered some. Here's a tip off - the price is reasonable when you buy six as it qualifies for free delivery. Fingers crossed it is what it says in the reviews.

What a complete rip off price wise. I'll not be buying from these guys.

Crisp citrus fruit with crunchy mineral-driven flavors to fresh lime, apple and peach flavored expressions

Crisp citrus fruit with crunchy mineral-driven flavors to fresh lime, apple and peach flavored expressions

Deep and brooding, reminiscent of blackberries, smoky tea, forest floor and gamey notes.

Old vanilla creamy smelling with plum and rhubarb crumble: Complex although the oak is a little prominent on the nose.

Bénéficie d’une belle structure et d’un équilibre appréciable. La finesse végétale des parfums titille agréablement le nez. La bouche est légère, fraiche et acidulée.

I purchased the French winemap two months ago for my wine tasting courses. All of my customers comment that it's the easiest to understand winemap. It covers the basics of a particular region without too much clutter.

On the basis of the 2005/6 vintages and reports of a good 2007 I'd hope this was a really good wine - I bought a case to keep after falling in love with it two years ago. When it's ready expect chocolate and tobacco as well palate clinging fruit. I wouldn't touch it (2007) until at least 2011 but it should be worth the wait. Classy stuff.

Wonderful sherrry so rich, sweet ,and versatile. Good value, too, for such a luxury item. The order was quickly despatched while the postage was free! A five star product and service. Thanks very much.

Flavors of dried tropical fruit, sweet caramel and toasted brown spice with a lingering expression of elegance in the finish.

Full and rich on the nose, with some yeasty aromas of toasted bread and pastry

Very attractive pink champagne with refreshing, soft red fruit flavours, a fine mousse and a dry finish.

Fresh salmon color, extremely active mousse, fine bead with a moderate nose of raspberry, toasted grains and rose petals. Medium body, high acidity and long length. Brioche, orange peel, and grilled nuts

Subtle creamy, nutty aromas; fresh and clean. The palate is rich and fine long and utterly delicious

White honey notes, quite toasty and rich, with tropical, exotic fruits of guava and mango. Very expressive and powerful.

Very crispy, citrousy end elegant. Perfect for hors d'oeuvres, seafood, egg dishes, guacamole, goat cheeses, and "fantastic" with caviar!

Attractive, rich, blackcurrant fruit flavours that go through to the soft finish. This wine would be a natural with a Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Very nice!

It's a really pleasant on the palate but now I know, I should have gone for the VSOP.

Do people still go for this?

Aromas of apples, lemon and honey, which transform into buttery, biscuit-like scents as the wine aerates. The wine is good as an aperitif, or along with light starter dishes of veal, sweetbreads or crab

In Washington state they have the same environment as in Burgundy. This is a perfect Chardonnay with food and on its own. Lovely acidity and minerality. The oak is there but not too intrusive. We might order more towards x-mas.

I am really surprised about the small of shops that sell this wine. Vintage 2009 has been absolutely outstanding throughout France so I can't wait to try the first wine from it.

Seen it cheaper.

Looks good but is it suitable for high quality print?

I had this recently at the Swan in West Malling, Kent. Don't be put off by the oxidised deep straw colour, it's fresh and gloriously complex, at first fino like nose, then this lifts and some fruit and a lovely fresh lightness appears on the palate - the 14% alcohol is worn lightly, as is the richness. Very satisfying and complex drink. I couldn't give it 5 stars as it's pricey and the first bottle was definitely maderised but the wine waiter was on the ball and replaced it without any fuss.

... but great Sancerre. Perfect balance between fruit and acidity.

How long is this wine going to be out of stock for?

if you love peppery reds from rhone and are short for casg, try this cotes de ventoux.

Hmmm, not sure I'd want to try another one of this

Love it.

Please forgive me for not having tasted the wine. I only wanted to say that my favourite Greco di Tufo is from a producer called Terredora.

A little too "hot", but there's lots of fresh fruit and racy acidity. The silky tannins frame the fruit nicely. Lovely wine but not the best vintage.

Wow, Solaia has gone up quite significantly in price! I bought 95 for £42 back in 90s.

Aromatic, soft and medium dry with masses of strawberry fruit.
m-m-m

An attractive floral bouquet leading to a fresh citrus palate

Attractive Champagne, light and smooth

When is this wine coming back in stock?

I'm sure many people actively seek for a cheaper alternative of Cloudy and what I can say about this Sauvignon Blanc is, although not a Cloudy Bay this is every bit as exciting but at just over half the price.

It's one of my favourite New Zealand sauvignon blancs but I am afraid, I can't give it full marks for the sake of fairness.

Once in a while we get to taste wine which are nothing special but simply very very drinkable. This one is one of those. I'll be ordering a case next time.

Just stopped by to say - really good Pinot Grigio for a very good price. Recommended.

Good to see my favourite wine here. But I'll pass for now.

I don't usually shop for wine online, as I have to spend all day waiting for delivery. But... every once in a while I look for deals. This '07 Cotes de Ventoux is a nice buy at nine quid. Lush dark fruit and meaty essences. Will order a full case next time.

Brun is becoming very popular. I had some of his wines in a bar in Paris. This one stood out.

It tastes much smoother than grain and rye based vodkas. It retains a thick, buttery taste from the potatoes. Excellent stuff.

Superb artisan potato vodka!

Considering the vintage this wine is actully quite exceptional - flavours of black cherries and black berries. Excellent now and will only improve through the next 10 years or so.

Was very suspicious about this wine but it turned out not so bad after all.

Fresh, clean and fragrant with hints of lemon and peaches

An attractive floral bouquet leading to a fresh citrus palate

Great elegance and finesse with a full rich flavour

Yep, this one's a nice drop.

I'm not a wine connoisseur by a long chalk but I do know what I like. I chose this wine and we bought it for our wedding in August 09 and every complimented on how delicious it was.

Cherry , dark berry and light oak are the backbone of the cab. great balance of fruit and tannins to yield a smooth, silken finish.

The Quintessence is from old vines (40 to 50 years) Castle Pesquié. A blend dominated by Syrah (80%) and supplemented by the Grenache, which undergoes aging for 12 months in oak barrels which 60% is renewed annually. In its new format, highly stylized, this "essence" has a flavour profile and alcohol so hot that I had to check the label to make sure that this was a 2004 not a 2003 . Fifteen percent! Not surprisingly, the aromas of plum and licorice have the warmth and alcohol. No wonder, either, that the mouth is too hot, monolithic, alcoholism and tiresome. Where are the freshness and purity of the wonderful 2000? What may well have pushed the family boiler force the hand at this point? Was it really necessary to produce a wine too little refreshing and digestible in a vintage potentially beneficial? It must be said, nonetheless, after a lengthy stay in the wine decanter is a little more harmony, leaving a glimmer of hope for the future ..

Pretty box standard Sauvignon if you ask me. But worth trying nevertheless.

What happened to the old label? It was so much better than this. Hope the wine is as lovely as remembered.

Sorry my rating is not based on actual tasting, more of a general comment. Jean-Paul has always been under my radar of wines to try. Good to know you have them here.

Very good white wine,rich,light. I hope you get to try it!

I've bought few vintages of Isabel Sauvignon Blanc over the years from you guys and it has always been outstanding. Citrus fruit and lychee, and well balanced.

Title sais it all, Seriously Nice!

Good value. Decanted it for 1/2 hour (probably didn't need it).

The fastest delivery ever! Brought it for an 18th birthday and it was crucial to arrive on time. And it did.

Tasted this with a friend who opened a bottle for me. Great value wine for drinking now but I won't probably buy it as I like my wines with age.

Pricey but top voddy!

Expressive nose with mineral flinty notes combined with a palate of subtle sweet spices. long lingering finish

Very pretty wine and a nice complement to the Arcadians on the table this night!

This is a powerful well-defined Sauvignon, bone dry, concentrated and aromatic with lingering lime and apricot flavours.

Very full bodied with lots of cigar box, black cherries and plums. I've read this vintage also has a bit of Cabernet Franc gives it nice herby notes. Bought another bottle right away.

A subtle nose of new oak, sweet blue and red fruits, and a nice floral component - very nice.

Absolutely delicious raspberry and cranberry aromas with hints of oak, violets, and spice . Incredible balance with long lovely finish.

Dry, crisp, refreshing style of Riesling offering the brisk, Riesling character of white peach and mandarin oranges with a clean finish

Aromas of cherry, strawberry, and a wood note. Crisp, even with the primary flavors of rich dessert fruit showing throughout. Some heat on the finish.

Ruby color with violet hues. Aromas of spices, eucalyptus and pepper - plum jam, vanilla and tobacco notes, soft tannins, elegant and persistent finish.

Well balanced bottle of wine. Cherry and orange peel on the nose. Nice finish with a little spice.

Green melon and a distinctive flinty mineral note. Citrusy and green apple flavors are backed by grassy, minerally flavors. The finish is quick, clean and refreshing.

Medium body and plentiful flavour, with a clean, round mouthfeel.
This wine is terribly easy to drink.

Capsicum, green bean and mint pea and there is a satisfying highly digestible savory bitterness in the mouth.

This Charonnay is beautiful pale yellow, brilliant. There is a fresh and citrus character in the nose. The mouth is full and fresh, long and persistant.

This full bodied Blanc offers a variation of fruit characters including ripe gooseberry, green peppers, green melon and hints of tropical fruit.

Fruity, medium-bodied white with a crisp finish.
Ideal with fish, chicken, light pasta or on its own.

Dense and chewy, with a tannic spine that holds sway over the black currant, fig and loganberry notes. Hints of charcoal, graphite and espresso frame the finish

One of my favourite wines in the world - rich and elegant; better than any bordeaux and cheaper too! This is a real special occassion wine

A fresh, aromatic gin with all the power
of the old and the pleasure of the new. Highly recommended

Juicy pear and orange blossom aromas lead to a ripe mouthful of zesty citrus and green apple. Gently spicy with a crisp minerally finish.

I have tried both Dog Point and Isabel and they are pure and proper New Ealand Sauvignon Blancs. It'd be interesting to try the third one - Coopers Creek.

Our local wine shop sells the Malbec by this producer and I'm curious to find out what the Sauvignon Blanc might be like. No reviews here unfortunately.

What a wonderful discovery this wine was! Just ordered another case. Highly recommended!

Hehe, I make this wine. I'm serious! Enjoy it!

I know this wine from a friend of mine who used to help them during harvest last year. Maybe I should order a case for him.

The wine is very harsh and acidic.

Tried in a restaurant in Shepherd's Bush, the owner recommended it. The price in the restaurant was a lot more than that, of course.

Must try this and see what all the fuss is all about.

Scents of black fruits on the nose. The palate is fruity with great finesse abd rounded tannins. It is a harmonious and easy to drink wine. Good QPR!

If you like good old ozzie shiraz this IS the one. The palate is dense but soft with dark fruits, lots of weight and texture and lingering sweet oak flavours.

We've just returned from our holiday to NZ and a visit to Coopers Creek - excellent wines and the place is as lovely as on these pictures.

“…..from a special block on the Dog Point vineyard. This light honey-gold coloured wine is smoky and just a little earthy with a very subtle steely character and funky wild yeast scents. It's impressively ripe and fruit-sweet in the palate yet earthy, nutty and savoury with sizzling intense fruit reminiscent of tropical guava and kiwi berry and always sauvignon's distinct pungency. It finishes dry, funky and steely with the satisfying glow of after love. An incredible wine, it's so different, so way out there and on the edge.”

I used to drink a lot of Mavrud from Assenovgrad when I was working in Bulgaria in 2004 and this Mavrud shows exactly what this little known grape is capable of - the smoothness of a Nebiollo with the structure of a top Claret.

This was very good, would buy again.

Rich and concentrated yet vibrant with the usual grassy notes and good minerally freshness. Fantastic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc!

Excellent bouquet. Antinori never produce bad wine, I suppose. Notes of chocolate, fruits full of berry, oak and bit of spice. Good structure, complex to palate, and good decent length.

Very dark and inky vanilla bacon berries. very lush and polished. chewy, black fruit with liquorice on the finish. polished tannins.

A dense ruby with purple highlights, the wine is loaded with aromas and flavors of perfectly ripe blackcurrant and blackberry fruit, minerals, sage, and thyme.
Long finish with a good amount of tannin.

as good as top Alsace grand crus

It is the vibrancy of this wine that took my breath away! Wow! Tannat is my favourite grape variety now.

This sparkling wine had abundant yeasty, bread dough aromas. I liked the fine, lively bead and the light, effervescent foam that topped my glass.

A very elegant steely dry white wine

We bought this a week ago and really enjoyed it as we were looking for a decent quality New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc for under ten pounds. Compared to Oyster Bay this is twice as nice!

Solid champagne with big apple and pear fruit but with enough acidity for balance. You won't be disappointed! (tasted in June 2009 in Terroir, the new bar near Charing Cross, London)

What distinguishes Cerasuolo di Vittoria from straight forward Nero D'Avola is the addition of Frappato. If you're looking for a different type of Italian wine experience this is the one.

Nose on fresh red fruits. Palate soft and greedy with a long finish. If you are invited to your friends friends house and you want to be sure to drink a good bottle, bring the Peyrouzelles. .

The scent of ripe plums and prunes are followed by delicious sweet taste wrapped by soft and harmonious tannins.

Grapefruit and green melon. Very crisp! I love this wine. Not sure about the price here but provided the availability is correct, it's worth it.

I've been a fan of the Catarratto for some time now and this wine does not disappoint. It's full-bodied, with lively finish.

Love it!

Lovely spicy aromas. Quite full bodied, with lots of berry and a hint of earth. Good if you buy it for cellaring but for now it's too young.

A lovely selection which ticked all the boxes for me. Especially enjoyed the red from Sicily. Might order a case of it.

ESTEVA has a ruby red colour. The aromas and flavors reminiscent of ripe red fruit, with resin and floral aromas typical of the varieties. The wine also shows a buttery complexity, from the blend of several varieties of the Douro and the evolution in the bottle. In the mouth it has a good balance between the smoothness of the Tinta Barroca, and the body, persistence and elegance of Touriga Franca. Overall it is a very pleasant wine ideal to enjoy young but will evolve positively in the bottle for 4-5 years.

Very fine, lively wine with sappy, herby flavours and a long and harmonious finish!

This exhibits a much more open, inviting sweetness on the nose, with perfumed hints of gaminess and soft strawberry fruit. On the palate it is silky-textured and quite rich with damp, woodlandy undertones and nice balance into a moderately long finish. Very good.

Red currants and spice intermingled with vivid acidity and minerals that nicely enhance and carry the bright, ripe red fruit character of this friendly wine until the finish.

Quite broad, with juicy citrus acidity and good balance. A simple, but lovely little wine. Very good indeed.

Clean, crisp nose with mineral overtones and modest aromas of citrus and apple.
Very good.

A little herbal edge to this, otherwise crisply defined by orchard fruits, with tight lemony fruit and keen green apple acidity. Very good.

I actually quite like this bottle. I had it with cheese; however, I think it will go even better with red meats.

Official site is www.malkatazvezda.com

One of my favourite Australian wine by a long mile.

I first tasted this whilst flying to Dubai aboard an Emirates plane - it was stunning then and having ordered more it tastes even better - if you like riesling (under rated in my opinion) which is dry with lovely aroma and tastes

We enjoyed this bottle tremendously with our seafood meal. Good QPR!

The wine speaks of sun, sand and sea. Beautifully balanced, lively and fresh. Lovely stuff!

We visited Ruitersvlei last year. It is in the very heart of the Western Cape and on the border of Paarl Mountain Reserve - 70 hectares of prisitne nature. Easily one of the most beautiful places in the world we've ever been to.

Brilliant wine with heaps of lovely black cherries, blackberries and plums.

Cerasuolo di Vittoria is in fact the first Sicilian wine to be designated DOCG.

I've just taken some of Nero Di Lupo Cos. Anyone have any suggestions of what food might match well?

Golden yellow colour. Very intense nose, some citrus, very woody, with notes of roasted grain, a touch of alcohol and a little flower in the background. In mouth has good attack, some alcoholic character, acidity adjusted, soft roasted and good run.

Bright pink colour, warm and beautiful. The aroma is concentrated and intense, with notes of ripe strawberrym cherry, red currant and caramel candy. Very good structure, pleasant sweetness, great harmony and finesse.

We visited the winery and the game reserve last summer which is near the village of Quintanilla de Onésimo, 20 minutes away from the spectacular crusader castle in Peñafiel. We stayed in the stunning hacienda-style "wine hotel"! Tasted a lot of their wines, the perfect holiday.

This is it I've found it! Great wine offering incredible value, bursting with brambly fruit and cassis! BUY IT!

This beautiful old winery was founded by Simon van der Stel, the first Governor of the new Dutch colony at the tip of Africa.

Properly known as Mauzac Blanc. White grape found only in the southern areas of France. Ripens late, so frost can be a problem in cooler climates. Used primarily for making dry and sweet sparkling wines that can be very good if done in the better Methode Champenoise. The better examples have a unique dried apple character to them that can be quite pleasant. Often blended with Chenin Blanc. The best examples come from Gaillac and Limoux, where it is known as Blanquette.

Back in New Zealand this wine sells for about the same price. How does that work, I don't know.

After tasting the 07's I was hoping the 08's would match up... they do! Quality.

Tried this in a restaurant but never thought it'd be sold online. Soft and unassuming sauvignon blanc.

Casa Lapostole makes the famous Chilean wine Apalta so I trust this wine will improve in the next 2-3 years but for now it only shows high acidity and harsh tannins.

Aromas of aniseed, menthol and fennel reminded of my time spent exploring the beautiful rolling hills of Clare Valley.

I don't entirely agree with the previous review as I know this producer and their vintage 2005 of this wine was spectacular! I am sure this vintage 2007 is also good as it was a good year in California.

We tried this wine last year during our holiday in Avignon in a local restaurant, it was recommended by the waiter! It's a typical wine from the area with lots of citrus fruit aromas and the price seems acceptable. Might come back! ;-)

If you ever wondered what a classic Orvieto Classico :-) should taste like - try this! Could do with a pound less in the price tag though!

Antinori family seem to have spread their wings all over Italy. I prefer their other Orvieto, San Giovanni, but this one is ok for the money!

This is what good value Aussie shiraz used to be! Sadly not many left so enjoy it while it last at this price.

Sorry - too upfront, too fruit overbaked, lacking acidity.

The village of Courteron is closer to Burgundy than capital of Champagne Reims hence the very Burgundian feel of the bubly wine. Dry as a Chablis!

A perfect marriage between fruit, acidity, and minerality.

Good QPR wine. I will most probably buy another case.

It's amazing how these kiwi Pinots are unstoppable in taking their share of the market. The Felton road Pinot is good alternative to Burgundy for people who enjoy a rich and plush Pinot Noir but will it age? Good at twenty five pounds.

Best value wine in the last month's tasting of our wine club. A delicious crisp apple and citrus characters. Outstanding wine!

Delicate with white and yellow fruit on the palate. Chalky mineral finish.

Colour: Brilliant, bright and intense with a medium-rich dark colour.

Aroma: This wine has all the characteristics of a well-matured Graciano grape variety. Well-combined with touches of mint and spices. Very rich in nuances.

Palate: This wine has a nice, strong passage through the mouth. Wide, potent, rich, well-balanced with vibrant acidity and with a long and persistent finish.

If you like dry and zesty Prosecco, you'll enjoy this one. Great summer drink.

Full-bodied and juicy with black fruit and a hint of dark chocolate supported by crisp acidity. A whiff of fresh herbs and earthy notes that mirror the nose.

Full of fruit, good balance, perfect with shellfish.

I know a sexier Shiraz!

I don't know what makes a wine sexy but I know this wine is new world in every sense - big, fruity, new oak, the works. If you like the genre you're going to love this. Not me though!

It bursts of strawberry and cherry fruit! A winner for the price

Lachryma Christi and Calabrian wines
Shall common soldiers drink in quaffing bowls,
Ay, liquid gold, when we have conquer'd him,
Mingled with coral and with orient pearl.
Come, let us banquet and carouse the whiles.

Savoury with wild herbs. Not bad but should go further for the money.

This is what French call 'vin de merde'' :)

It has richness and texture and an aftertaste that lingers on and on. Good QPR!

A bit young but shows great potential.

One of the nicest wines I have tasted this year! Excellent entry level Pinot Noir.

In you description it says "Classic Napa Cabernet" but I found this one to be more of a Claret-like Cabernet Sauvignon than classic Cal Cab. Also it showed a bit one-dimensional but still a good wine. Tasted 22-Dec-2008

The 2005 Solaia is elegant and refined, yet it remains incredibly primary. Still, it is hard not to admire the wine's layered expression of blue and black fruits. The oak remains prominent, but I am confident the wine will come together with bottle age. The Solaia vineyard is one of the most unique terroirs in Italy, and the wine has a track record of developing beautifully in bottle, even in smaller vintages. It will be fascinating to follow this Solaia as it matures. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2023. Score - 93. (Antonio Galloni, www.erobertparker.com, June 2008)

Cork sealed Pinot Noir from New Zealand? --- That's a first! Very good reviews here and there, must try it!

I've always been a fan of Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc @ 8£.99. Please tell me, why should I trade it for this one at £10.99?

An offshoot of Mulderbosch, Kanu sources their 2007 Chenin Blanc largely from mature, dry-farmed, head-pruned vines. Sophistication of harvesting and vinification is evident in this wine’s ability to retain clarity and freshness and offer luscious melony fruit laced with pungent herbs, cress, and citrus zest but without treading too bitter a finishing path. I found this rather Sauvignon-like, a feature to which its 10% Sauvignon and 2% Viognier might be contributing. (I found Kanu’s late-harvested Chenin overly candied and unconvincing.)
Score: 86. —David Schildknecht, August 2008.

Dear Mr Howard,

Apologies. The mistake has been corrected. Thank you for letting us know.

Aromas of black fruit, blackcurrant and blueberry. The feeling in the mouth is very smooth and balanced. Really intrigued so I must try other wines by this producer.

guys -the review you use re Doamaine de souch where you state jancis R was me - I wrote similar regarding Prieure st Christophe -check the article, she published it on my behalf and I'm credited there. I dont mind the usage, but credit to me please -feel free to check
Cheers
Paul Howard
www.winealchemy.com
why not get in touch?
P

Very good Cab Sauv!!! Wished I had bought another bottle in 2008 when the price was 35 quid.

The volcanic soils on the slopes of Vesuvius are perfect for vine growing, thanks to the good drainage of the lava soil and excellent exposure to the sun.

Bright ruby red with some purple tinge. Fresh and sweet smell, red cherry at the right degree of ripeness, very candid. The palate is still quite fresh, tannic and with the taste of cherry with a slight almond note.

Although he is best known as the god of wine, he is also a vegetation deity, a god of the liquid element, a death god, a god who comes into and changes, often irrevocably, the normal community life, and lastly the god of the theatre. His role as vegetation deity is obvious; he introduced the grapevine and taught the secrets of its cultivation and of fermenting wine. He is also associated with the fir tree and with ivy-- his symbol the thrysus, which his worshippers carry, is a branch or stalk of fennel tipped with ivy leaves or sometimes a pine cone. He is often paired with Demeter, goddess of grain.

In 2002, "Il grande sommelier" Nando Papa sourced for me and my wife for our wedding meal what he described in our menu as "Nebbiolo Val dei Preti 1997 Matteo Corregia". We recall being stunned by the wine, and promptly bought a case or 5 back to the UK from him in Italy. Since then, I have failed to find the wine again. If this is half as good a year, your taste buds will adore you!

The 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon is rich and concentrated, with tiers of currant, plum and black cherry fruit. Toasty oak picks up hints of mocha and espresso. The wine is well balanced, with a long finish that shows firm, structured tannins and a touch of mineral. The rich, concentrated fruit with elegance and refinement makes this wine ageworthy.

Very interesting, half way between fermented grape juice and something light and sparkling. Very enjoyable, clean and refreshing after it settles in the glass. Ideal for sipping in the garden on a Sunday afternoon! Perfect summery drink. Highly recommended!

I tasted this wine on the Real Wine 2009 and it was absolutely taken by its unusulness. Also read about it on the internet too and decided to search for it. Highly recommended.

Burgundian sensibility with Californian style.

Exceptional champagne from the Southern part of the region. Full of both ripeness and delicate acidity, balance and depth, Fleury is a beautiful example of small scale champagne. This is what all the industrial brands should taste like!

Quality champagne with simply delicious taste profile. Elegant wine that commands to take another sip. Traditional yet exceptional and in my books almost as good as Fleury, which is a must to anyone in search for NV champagne with riper flavors.

This one isn't!

This is a fuller style of Champagne with lower yet crisp acidity. Not only you will enjoy it's vibrancy from the bubble but you will get a proper wine underneath. Something rare and very nice.

Vintage 2007 was quite good in Loire valley but I find the style of this producer a bit tight and quite mineral in youth, the wines were made to be age-worthy, I guess. With the coming summer I think this sancerre rose might be just perfect for late afternoon sipping in the garden even it's still so young.

Jammy nose with some blackberry pie notes, leather in the background, and balanced oakiness. Mouthwatering full bodied taste with nicely acrid acidity structure that keeps the luscious fruitiness successfully in check. Good QPR!

A cross between Californian and Burgundian Pinot Noir. Time to refill, it's worth it.

I MUST TRY THIS ONE AS I'M CURIOUS AS IT REALLY JUSTIFIES THE POINTS.

Nose of fresh red fruits. Lively and greedy mouth wih a well promounced fruit.

Prophet’s Rock is a newcomer to the burgeoning Central Otago wine scene, and since its début 2005 vintage this small winery has been making big waves. Its twin secrets of success are superbly located and lovingly tended vineyards, and the talents of winemaker Paul Pujol. Having made wine for top estates in New Zealand, Alsace and Oregon, he is ideally placed to deliver world-class Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir from this exceptional fruit.

Nothing spectacular. Maybe a good bottle for a more casual wine drinker.

I've seen this one in many restaurants in London for about £16. Cheap and cheerful.

Excellent wine! Quite young but already showing its potential. The price is good too, I've seen it in Majestic for over £40.

Aromas of citrus, pineapple and pear, lifted by sweet oak vanillin. It is well-structured on the palate with a lingering finish.
Food Suggestions:
Grilled and stewed fish, stuffed pasta, roasted white meats.

Deep ruby color. Notes of licorice, spice, and white pepper. The wine has lots of layers, plenty of flavors, a real treat for the palate.

Good but not as good as vintage 2004. Do you have more of 04, Zelas?

A soft, approachable red with juicy ripe berry fruit, ripe tannins and a silky finish.

Although the first notes are of mocha and vanilla, a very pure cassis is hiding in the background, and the full, sweet entry fills out to a satisfying mid-palate, leading to a long, smooth finish.

Fresh herb and fruit, leaves, tea, wild spices and stunning complexity with bright acidity and graceful tannins that sashay through the finish.

There's no excess of tannins or acidity.
Surprisingly dense for its youth, it's simply delicious.

Fresh aromas of honeysuckle, roses, lemon and grapefruit. Intense and well balanced, with an attractive, fresh finish.

Beautifully crafted, rich, intense and elegant, with a stylish mix of earthy raspberry, wild berry and blackberry fruit that's complex and concentrated, offering depth and length.

Attractive plum, cherry and berry aromas and notes balanced by tropical fruit, with hints of provincial herbs. On the palate flavors of black tea, and dark chocolate.

Fruity aroma mingles apples, lime, yeast, shortbread, smoke, almonds, and toast; expansive mousse with fine bubbles complete the picture.

Occasionally I indulge me an my guests with a dessert wine and this time I wanted to try something new, thanks to Plamen for recommending it to me. Well, the results were phenomenal - everyone loved it! normally the guests reaction to port is that is a bit too heavy and the cherry is a bit too sweet. No complains this time!
A very nicely balanced dessert wine!

The finish is relatively long and brings the herbal characteristics from the nose into the back of the palate. Overall, it’s an interesting, medium-bodied wine that will pair very well with foods.

The nose has jammy blackberry and plum aromas, along with some salami and leather aromas. All told, it’s not a bad wine, but it is lacking some complexity.

For a wine under £10, this wine is delightfully drinkable.

The bouquet is elegant with freshness and a soft acidity landing to a clean, dry finish.
Generous and elegant for a wine of its price.

Medium ruby; complex, mature varietal aroma with red cherries, vanilla, kirsch,some leather, dust and barnyard notes.
More enjoyable with food

Lovely crisp, dry, rose, bursting with summer fruits. Understated, with good concentration.

My wife and I enjoyed this wine with a pair of steaks, and it was a great compliment to them.

Deep colour. Intense nose with a touch of caramelised something - lovely but hard to pin down. Dry and balanced. Long. Rather lovely.

Good fruit, nice structure. Firm, needs a bit of time.

Very Burgundian in style with a more Rhone-like sensibility to the structure, Rayas springs to mind.

Surprisingly good southern Rhone red. Good balance of fruit, lively acidity and old world character with a little smokiness and wood.

Consistently great QPR for the money.

Thanks to Zelas for putting this winery in my scope!

Decanted for few hours. Smooth with dark fruit and bitter nut. Full flavoured with notes of floral sweetness. Long finish. A very nice drink.

Easy drinking, inexpensive wine. Rich, fruit with some depth and enough character to go with food. Well made and seriously good value.

Pale in colour. Very bright aromatic nose with some complex citrus notes. Lovely intense crisp, fresh palate finishes dry. Very expressive in a lighter style. This is impressive: focused and crisp. Very good!

This is a review for the '07:
so much fruit, you could be on an allotment in August. Head back, eyes closed, palate ripened and I could have been in Chile (don't that put you off you Chilephobes!). This is a tongue tingling, juicy, ripe fruit bomb and I admit drunk too early. There's some earthiness to the background of fruit and fine tannins, complexity too but this needs to settle down. My wife Ruth found this all a bit too much and struggled to drink a glass. have not tried the '06 but really interested to see how a year may have affected the tasting to what should have been a better vintage anyway ('06). But buy it, however NOT if you are firmly of the opinion that Italian wines should be about elegance above all.

This is a lovely organic wine. It slips down really nicely and has a lovely fruity character along with a rounded quality which is really appealing. There's also something really comforting knowing that no sinister chemicals went into making the wine.

A rare and delicious organic Champagne!

Can sombody tell me why wines from California tend to be more expensive? Is it just the cost of labour and cost land or the price is also reflected in the price?

I bought these three wines a week ago for our wedding anniversary and we were really pleasantly surprised. The best of the three is 2005 Antonins but that's to be expected considering the vintage.

I was lucky enough to win this wine in the Wine Quiz.

I was unfamiliar with the producer, and didn't know what to expect - what I found was an elegant, full, aromatic wine, backed up with a slightly orangey acidity. It improved overnight in the bottle, which suggests it might have a way to go...

I'd wanted to try Princic's wines for a long time: this exceeded any preconceptions I might have had about them.

Sauvignon Blanc is one of my least favourite white grapes, but this is unlike any Sauvignon Blanc I have ever tasted. I suppose I should have been prepared for that.

Turbid, amber, nutty, ciderish, savoury, nutty, tannic even. Singular and superb.

I've been drinkning a lot of Pineau d'Aunis recently, and this one has been among the best, but also among the least characteristic.

It is doubtless a perverse personal taste but I love the vegetal, peppery, campari-ish qualities of the grape and am less interested in its production of wines that taste of fruit.

But although this wine was on of the fruitiest P d'As I've had, it was nevertheless absolutely delicious, and went down rather better with my friends than some of the odder wines I've given them recently.

I very much enjoyed drining this wine: that is the most important thing, But it wasn't as exciting as I had hoped,

It is very young, very fresh and very attractive, but that isn't what I am always looking for. The reviewers above have described its qualities perfectly well - they just happen to be things which don't quite satisfy my tastes.

I ws offered a taste of the 2007 COS Pithos in-store, which Plamen was honest enough to pronounce a little disappointing compared to the previous vintage. He recommended I try this 100% Nero d'Avola instead, and I was very happy I did...

It has the same light-footedness and charm as its amphora-fermented sibling, but was much fuller on the palate, not suffering from the surprisingly abrupt finish of the Pithos.

In short: highly recommended, for those who like refreshing, aromatic, lively wines - i.e. anyone with good taste!

This is one of the wines that turned me onto Natural Wines.

The importer's advice is to chill and decant the wine, with which I only half agree. The feral, gamy notes which are there on opening subside after half an hour, leaving a crunchily-fruited, refreshing wine which tastes - above all -- alive. Delicious.

Voluptuous nose with intense fragrances of citrus and flowers and yellow fruits (orange blossom, lemon, grapefruit, melon, quince, lychee, etc ...). Fresh, clean and minerally. This 2005 vintage is one of the largest in Jurançon (and Madiran, Irouléguy, Pécharmant, Bergerac, Cahors and other wines of the south west) . Great bottle!

My first order with Zelas - and I'm very positively impressed.
Instant payment via Paypal (so quick, so easy, instant proof of payment, and goods are insured - if you haven't yet set up with Paypal, try it. I've used Paypal for a few years now, and can recommend it. It takes a few days tol set up an account, and involves establishing a DD on your bank account, but it's well worth the effort).
But, back to Zelas. Zelas price was (then) the lowest anywhere on the web (I use wine-searcher.com). My order was delivered to my door by courier in 48 hours, at no extra charge - on top of low prices, that's a really nice feature! The bottles were in their original case, and the case itself was carefully packed inside another carton. For me, that's another nice feature that I value. I'm lucky enough to have a cellar and, until the time comes to put the bottles up on the racks, I like storing them in their original cases/cartons - a) the originals look much nicer than old brown cardboard boxes, b) they stack better and take up much less space.
So - there you have it - competitive prices; superfast delivery; careful packaging; Paypal payment. Who could ask more?

PS
Oh, and, by the way, Il Bruciato is the baby brother of Guada al Tasso and a really, REALLY nice Tuscan red. Gorgeous blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah (and a smattering of other varietals). Aged 8 months in French oak. The 2006 is already a lovely drink, but (IMHO) should relax and open up and get even better with a couple of years of cellaring (if you haven't got a cellar, keep it under the stairs or at the north end of your garage - but NOT, repeat NOT, in your loft. Summer heat will ruin it).

The 2006 Bruciato got 90 points from Suckling on Wine Spectator - here are his tasting notes:

Subtle and aromatic, with violet and berries on the nose. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a long, clean, polished finish. The second wine of Guado al Tasso, with a bit more Merlot than the first wine. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and others. Best after 2009. 20,830 cases made. –JS

The much bigger Guado al Tasso is a superb wine, but it will set you back £75-£80 per bottle. The price of Il Bruciato has, unsurprisingly, gone up in recent weeks (due to combination of ultra-strong demand for 2006 Tuscans and weak Sterling vs Euro), but is still only about one fifth the price of its big brother.

Your choice!

Amazingly high quality malt from Japan! Somewhat bourbony in character. Enjoyed it a lot!

We had this boisson last summer in Provence. An off-dry fizzy red(!) which I think could be a perfect BBQ wine for the summer.

Powerful citrus flavours and a dry, crisp finish that is excellent with fish.

first tried this wine in a restaurant in barcelona and loved it, my partner isnt into wine and I have now converted him.
It is a deep red wine, not too heavy but full bodied non the less.
its really beautiful..i suggest you try it

excellent wine. I will continue to enjoy it...

The wine is pure pleasure from start to finish! I haven't tasted a better organic wine.

Explosively fresh aromas of crunchy limes and gooseberries mingle with riper citrus notes.The palate although concentrated holds deep minerality leading to a crisp finish.

Tannins are supple and beautifully integrated into the cherry and raspberry flavored fruit. Finesse shines through to the peppery finish.

I see this wine almost everywhere.

I've given it five stars despite the fact that I have never tasted any Swiss wines but it's good to know they are available in the UK.

Will definately buy more.

Bone dry, nutty, long finish.

Very good, but a tad too light!

Hi Trevor,
The wine is bottled and released the spring after harvest and it's meant to be consumed while it's fairly young. In some ways it's almost new world-like with its fruit forwardness and low-level of tannins. It works well on its own by the glass in wine bars and it's all the rage in Paris wine bars and restaurants.

Hi Paul B.,
The slight fizz you detected are light traces of carbonic gas which is naturally produced during the fermentation. The gas serves as a preservative instead of sulphites. I suggest you decant the wine to get rid of this fizz.

Regards
Plamen (Zelas Wines and Spirits)

As long as you consume this wine within 2-3 hours of opening, it is absolutely gorgeous. But If you live for next day, it oxidizes completely and tastes awful.

I don't know why it is so short lived. Could someone from Zelas explain please?

Thank you!
Trevor

This wine suffered in comparison with the superb Princic Sauvignon which had preceded it.

Simcic's Rubikon doesn't seem blessed with the strongest of characters, though it is a well-made, well-balanced wine, Nuts, some indistinct yellow-fruitedness, a little minerality, but unfortunately forgettable...

Perhaps the smoothest champagne, I've ever had.

There was one white in particular that I loved, a slightly oxidized wine that rang out with oranges and flowers and rocky minerals. Some at the table disliked it, this was a polarizing wine. But it was without question my favorite white wine of the tasting. And lo and behold, it turned out to be the 2007 Domaine Henri Milan Baux de Provence Les Grand Blanc

http://brooklynguyloveswine.blogspot.com/2009/02/who-is-henri-milan.html

I joined up last month and am going to order my second case right now. The service is excellent and the discounts more than generous. I just wished there were more wines to choose from in the welcome case.

Another suggestion if I may, is perhaps have another Wine club for people who would not want necessarily drink only natural wines. There are plenty of other wines here.

Thank you!

Domaine Valette is among the absolute top in Macon, the wines are very distinctive and much alive. The house has their own unique style, and in a manner comparable to Marc Angély in Loire.

I was rather excited to taste this wine, after all it was an unoaked red from a region more known for overoaking its wines with American wood. Unfortunately the open fruity bouquet with slight tobacco had some nail polishing going on. Unoaked wine should carry its fruit fresh and focused, this one did not. The taste was rather straight forward and a bit flat like, similar to a affordable Valpolicella.

My expectations might have been a bit high with this one, but that doesn't excuse the price of the wine; it'd be better in tune with a price closer to ten than twenty.

I wanted to take a moment to thank you both for making such great wines available.
I have had the Domaine Henri Milan 2004 (red) and truly enjoyed the taste. I intend to try more of his wines in the future.

Full of flavour, a beautiful champagne with a lot of character. Beats any standard NV from the big houses by a mile. Thoroughly recommended, my new favourite after the 96 Bergere ran out!

I'd like to disagree with one the reviewers here. This wine does deliver exactly what it is supposed to and more. The Laplace family are one of top producers in the region and this wine is testament to that.

Sheer Delight In Bottle

forceful and bold - great with grilled/barbecued meats

Milan tends for his grapes with loving care. The result is a light red which is nonetheless sophisticated. It was recommended to me by my favourite sommelier, and her reputation is intact in consequence. To Stephanie....

Nutty, quite alcoholic, lots of character.
Perfect with seafood and pasta with vegetable sauce.

Medium body with a velvety mouth feel. Hints of dark chocolate, black cherries, strawberries and ripe plums.

This is the third time I’ve tasted this excellent wine and each time it’s happy days!

It’s more a wine of elegance. It tastes of blackcurrant and mulberry and dried tobacco, with quality French oak whispering insistently throughout.

I have never tasted a young wine like this before. I probably shouldn’t like this wine as much as I do

Quality wine but I was left wanting a fraction more …

My wife is really very fussy when it comes to wine, often preferring those that combine charisma and character with a little rusticity.

I liked this more when I tasted it a few months back than I do tasting it today, but it is still a quality wine.

Certainly an interesting wine.

Simply Amazining Pinot Noir

A quote from Issue 131 of The Wine Advocate "may be the richest Cotes du Rhone I have tasted". It's certainly true for this wine!

Good price too!

We found it a real pick-me-up zippy number, ideal for dealing with the jaded mood in which we found ourselves. A bit like a cross between Muscadet and Chablis - a lovely minerality almost steely palate but with some generosity of fruit. We're big fans. Expensive, perhaps, but worth it. Excellent

Supple and aromatic! It went down a treat with the stew I cooked.

Very open and jolly. Medium bodied clean red fruit.

The vineyard around Chaintré are warmer so the wines are perfect to drink immediately. We thoroughly enjoyed this totally different style of Macon, it's rich and full almost semi-dry but with enough acidity.

Lovely and powerful scent that contains nuts, minerals, fresh pear and some wet straw, a bouquet that resembles of quality Rhône Viogniers or Mersault of Burgundy. The wine is easy to approach without being dull.

Medium bodied taste has an oily, juicy texture, delicate yet pronounced acidity and a long aftertaste with honey in it. The quality per price is truly excellent, would the wine be from a prominent area of France, we'd be paying double the price, easily.

I must admit I haven't tasted this wine but I've read Pierre Luneau's mission is to make Grand Cru Muscadet. I'd love to hear what other people make of it.

Don't know why Burgundians would be afraid of this. very expressive nose. Gutsy cherry laden red. Enough acidity to go with food but plenty of body without. Better on second night after opening, more harmonious. Not a pinot with silky charms but one with real bite. Quite chunky for Pinot.

Very good expression of white fruits and flowers, slightly creamy with a superb freshness and minerality.

Gage de qualité, ce millésime 2005, année de grande qualité, a été médaillé d'argent au concours de Bordeaux 2006.

Nose of pineapple and exotic fruits, yellow fruits with floral notes. In the mouth the wine is a beautiful, fine and pure. Its shows a lot of materiallity too. Nice.

I have had this wine once before and was curious to try it again. It is like no other Sauvignon Blanc I've ever had. On the nose you get a sherry/oxidative note which makes you wonder if the wine is indeed oxidised. But on the nose you also get honey and some citrus. The wine on the palate reassures you that it is not oxidised, and it is much more enjoyable with vibrant acidity and a sweet citrus which is still at odds with its Sauvignon Blanc roots! I'm not sure I really get this wine but interesting.

Interesting nose of dark fruits. Good balance on palate, and decent finish. I didn't get carried away with this wine, but I think its good value.

I have meant to explore Loire reds more closely in the past, and so with this determination I opened this wine. It is stunner with gorgeous red cherry fruit on nose with hints of spice. On the palate, this wine is so open and accessible with lovely soft tannins and good fruit concentration which leaves a nice lingering finish. As you can probably tell, it is more fruit than perhaps secondary nuance, but I love it for that! I would like to see how these age.

some real zip to the acidity. Very little going on on the nose. Some honey and nuttiness on the palate but ultimately a dull wine. Half of the bottle went to make some excellent syrup for the poached pears I did today.

If decanted will reward the drinker with smooth and silky texture.

The wine is pure pleasure from start to finish; a superb bouquet, a lovely color, delicious tastes bringing to mind the herbs and flowers of the East of France

The flavor was very full and smooth. It was delightful with our meal!

This wine tastes a lot better than the name and price imply.
Crisp and minerally, with rich fruit flavours , it's a good value (especially for an organic wine).

Wow, I really love this wine. On the nose, it has tropical fruit notes and a certain beeswax character that obviously comes from the roussanne. On the palate it has good depth and weight with that richness that must also come from the roussanne. I was prepared for a lack of acidity, but it does not come across as flabby at all. Lovely, almost sweet , rich finish that lasts an admirable amount of time. Will definitely buy more.

Another stellar offering from TMV.
Slightly stinky nose at first though I like that. Polished sweet/savoury notes, briar fruits. Juicy, good use of oak. Excellent quality though not in the same league as their Syrah and Syrah/V wines.
Great balance from an alcoholic wine.
Second night better: more evolved into a more meaty wine, juicy, herbal. Gvfm at the full price and verygvfm at the 40% off price. I would however, prefer their syrah wines as a first port of call.

thought this would be young so in a Burgundy glass it went for some air treatment. Did not reveal much after a couple of hours. Some vague red fruits maybe. Soft tannins or any? Sweet cranberry type fruit, med body. Insipid, characterless. Short finish. Very expensive at the full price and at any price, I would not buy it again. My Ruth also did not like it; nose screwed up at first impressions. Not faulty. On second night, probably worse if anything so 3/4 bottle down the sink.

very natural, very unusual

grand yet balanced, morish

wow, wow, wow, wow

This Bulgarian Wine Rocks

Cheap Cheerful Healthy Tannat

Mama Mia it's Tignanello

characteristic, dry, delicious, expensive

I've actually googled for this wine and your website came up first. Second was another shop in Ongar, Essex, maybe realted. Anyway, just wanted to say that the wine is superb and a real value for money, something we all appreciate these days. Thanks!

This wine had a slight fizz when I opened it! Is that a fault or something to do with being natural? Can you please explain?

By the way, it was lovely Saint-Joseph with very distinctive Syrah character.

I find this wine satisfying, rich tasting and excellent with dinner or just for a relaxing evening.

I heard Enrico's 2006 is really good. When do you think you'll be liting this vintage?

Cheers
Charles

Lovers of bold Tuscan wines, like myself, are likely to find much pleasure in this beautifully crafted wine. Enrico Santini is one to watch!

I've always been into Tannat, the wonder grape from Madiran. I've had Chateau Montus and the like and must say this wine here does come pretty close.

The sight of the label fills me with joy; the contents of the bottle, however, do not

If you’re looking for a slightly more interesting red wine that you can enjoy with food or by itself, this is definitely the bottle you should try!

Overall balance is about perfect, and the finish leaves you wanting more (In my opinion).

Pour out the wine without restraint or stay,
Pour not by cups, but by the bellyful,
Pour out to all that wull.

This is an elegant and pure wine; the perfect partner for robust fish dishes, white meats and pork. It is £18.99 really well spent on great quality wine!

I love to drink wine. A lot.
Over the years, I’ve become something of an expert in searching out everyday wines of value. I drink them every day.

This one was certainly worth the £ 29.69 price!

Do try it if you get the chance!

This is a wine I’m always happy to have more than a few glasses of.

I grabbed this out of the enormous pile because of the label. It’s a bit different and piqued my interest. *****

No, I don't actually. Tried this one last week and showed excellent fruit concentration and good balance with the slightly high alcohol content. Long persistent finish.

Maybe a bit young for my taste but I don't think it will impove greatly with time anyway! To be enjoyed now!

Tried this last night. Not very complex, but certainly easy to imbibe with home-cooked pizza. A nice Bordeaux, but not very exciting.

The tannins are very smooth and well balanded. This wine offers a delicious accompaniment for spicy dishes and meats with truffles. My suggestion: choice cut of venison with chestnut and morels.
Cheers!

Full-bodied, with lots of fruit and a long, long finish. Intense and beautiful. Like a great white Burgundy. Should age incredibly well.
Drink now.
Cervaro

This Italian sparkling style fast becoming a real favourite of ours and likewise with most people we have shared it with. Quite soft but enough crispness to balance it.

A random choice at the champagne bar at St Pancras, what a stroke of luck on a special occasion...absolutely delicious, to be remembered!!

We purchaed this last year and it was the most pleasant surprise considering the quality and the asking price. Is Bulgarian wine coming back on the market to save us wine drinkers in time of recession?

No big excitement but a great value for under £20. I'll be looking for more.

Had this one in a restaurant and what appealed to me was, the unusual to be found in kiwi Pinot, savoury notes like in a red Burugundy.

Good value wine!

We bought this directly from your shop in Archway Road, Highgate and it was absolutely stunning when we tasted it. Thank you! We'll be back for more.

We tried this in a restaurant in Central London and we paid a lot more than that. Nevertheless it tasted really well. It's quite full bodied but well balanced. Cheers!

My first experience with this winemaker. Terrific complexity; lovely stuff
Needs some time to develop though. Drink 2010 - 2016.

Always wanted to try Littorai's Pinot Noir but at this price, I don't think I'll be able to make my dream come true ...soon.

Whoeve wants to send me a bottle for my birthday? :-P

My first experience with a Catherine & Pierre Breton wine was in a Parisian restaurant. It was lovely! I haven't tried "Clos Sénéchal" but since it's now available in the UK, I might give it a try.

"Akméniné" means "because of stones" or something like that.

Burgundians should afraid, very afraid!

I wonder why aren't many other website sell this little gem. The other website apart from zelas.co.uk is everywine but they do not hold stock and it's uncertain if I will actually get the wine/

This wine, together with other one from Jean-Paul Brun were reviewed by Jancis Robinson ( http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/a200809091.html ) so I bought a couple of each to try. Very good indeed! We'll be back for more.

Loved it! I purchased this Champagne a few months ago because I like to have a glass after I come back home from work. My other favourite brand (DP) is too expensive for everyday. The price and the style were right, as well as the cute bottle - it makes a perfect candle stick. For those who don't like Champagne with no Chardonnay in the blend, I highly recommend this one to try. The taste is so fine and delicious!

I had read a lot about this producer and decided to give their cuvee "Haitza" a try. I usually look in wine for pureness and liveliness of the fruit juice and boy, oh, boy does this one just shines! All I can say is: TRY IT!!!

Rich example of a near-perfect Crianza from Ribera del Duero. Tons of black currants and blackberries.

A bit young for Greco di Tufo. Though showing some great class. Fine acidity, lip smacking minerality and stone fruit finish in an extremely food friendly finish. Went well with chicken and mushroom herby pie. Will only get better with more bottle age.

Not a bad drop at all, easy drinking but I was hoping for more.

I've had many overpriced Clarets that did not deliver as much pleasure and sheer quality as this Bulgarian wine! We'll buy more, that's for sure!

Delicious cherry flavours. Charm and good depth.

I've read a lot about this producer and have tried the same wine but from the supreme 2005 vintage. I don't know what to expect from this current vintage though. Might order just a bottle first.

A marvel of black fruit! Dense and tight, but not too much that can not be tamed.

Rich, classic, it is everything you expect from great Burgundy. Well done Zelas and keep them coming!

My all time favourite Spanish red from Ribera del Duero. Silky smooth and delicious! An alternative to the highly priced Vega Sicilia.

Certainly not cheap, but worth every penny @ £27.99 (sale price) considering the prices that some other wines fetch these days for less pleasure in the glass.

Torrontes is the most distinctive of all Argentine wines. It is considered a wholly Argentine grape variety. http://www.torrontes.com

I tried the wine last year at the winery! It's really impressive!
It is imperative that I convince my wife we should return to Provence soon!

We bought a case and every bottle almost has indiviudual taste but as a whole it is a concentrated and complex wine with aromas of orange peel and fresh fruit, mineral. Fresh acidity.

ive just tasted this wine and just wanted to let everyone know how fantastic it is!!!

Great value for money. I will definitely buy it again.

You know from time to time we come accross wines with that X factror which remind us why we got into wine in the first place.

Aromas of pear, baked apples and apricot are just part of the entire range of fragrances. On the palate it shows the normal power for a southerner yet mellow without sugar. It has all the assets to satisfy even those who fear it might be on "tip" of some dry white wines.