Love the rhubarb drink. Reminds me of ratafia. Do you think this would work with honey as the sweetener?

I bought this olive oil from the farmers market in Alexandra Palace. The oil is really smooth with lovely green grassy notes and it does taste low in acidity. It reminds me of a similar homemade Sicilian olive oil I once tried - pretty close although not exactly the same.

We are happy to use Olive Branch extra virgin olive oil in our dishes at Jamie’s Ministry of Food, Stratford. The quality is excellent and it works well in many of our dishes.

Head Chef at Jamie’s Ministry of Food, Stratford

Great White Burgundy! It has all of the essential qualities of a French Chardonnay that is near impossible to replicate.

Almost as good as the Cloudy Bay I had the other day. Can't complain at the price.

Kiwi, tangerine, celery leaf, mineral and lime. Acidic, effervescent, elegant.

Light and crisp, but manages to have all the smoothness you like about "premium" vodkas. Great stuff only the price tag is slightly steep.

Pronounced and developed notes of caramel, nuts, dried currants, prunes, caramelized brown sugar and toffee. Medium to full body with medium acidity and a long finish. Very good.

I've been on the look out for Chenas. The appellation is next Moulin-à-Vent, and, like Moulin, is one of the more full-bodied Beaujolais Crus and also like a Moulin will age well.

Purchased this teapot for my Mother-in-Law for Christmas. A nice enough looking tea pot though but is it worth so much?.

Отличная водка!! Никаких неприятностей с утра!!! Проблем только цена, но за качество оформления и главное, содержимого я считаю, что вполне приемлемо.

Mavrud (Bulgarian: мавруд, from Greek, mavro, "black") is a red wine grape that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines, indigenous to the region of Thrace in Bulgaria. The grape has been described as a characterful, low-yielding, small-berried and late-ripening grape capable of producing tannic, spicy wine with a potential for ageing.

Despite the outrageous price-tag, this is probably the best vodka money can buy.

Makes for an excellent apperitive!

We had this on the new year's eve. It was much better than many over twenty pounds Champagnes we've had before - that's for sure! Very smooth and quite balanced. Highly recommended.

On the palate juicy dark fruits like ripe cassis and blackberries, exclusive oak and a little sweetness. Long finish. Overall a full bodied wine which is on the brink of opening itself a bit.

This is nowhere near as good as the 05 that got the same score.

Very ripe and sweet fruit - plum, raspberry and dark cherry. After a little time in the glass there are notes of moss, mineral and violets. For all its immediate appeal there’s chalky, saline structure lurking just below the surface along with some meatiness. Every bit as good as the 2009 vintage with a little lighter.

Very sturdy and easy to handle! Good make! It would be nice if they were more colour varieties.

Solid wine - sweet with some minerality. Went down with very well. My guests loved it.

90 pts - “Luscious and infectiously juicy… an amazing value” – The Wine Advocate, June 2011

Luscious and vibrant blackcurrant

Sexy company the obligation, a smart round table and a rain proof paracol.

Perfectly balanced. Right amount of acidity and integrated tannins.

Lots of ripe fruit, with blackberry and black currant flavors cutting through the palate, plus chocolate, mocha and spices in the mix. Long, robust finish. Excellent. From now until 2020.

Nice nose, full and rather sweet and some walnut too. Round, soft and fruity with medium aftertaste. Lots of acidity that dances across the tongue. Good.

Fruity, harmonious wine with hints of apples and nuts on the nose. Crisp yet rounded palate with notes of orange, citrus peel and herbs.

There is a layer of tannins here that adds a dry edge to what is otherwise a sweetly fruity wine. It is full, with juicy strawberry flavours. Graffiti-inspired label painted by Brooklyn artist Michael McLeer, a.k.a. Kaves.

Somewhere high on a hill is a man who makes gin, Sacred Gin. That man is Ian Hart, that hill is Highgate, and the gin is a real London gin and utterly delectable to boot.

From the outside it looks like any other family home in this North London suburb of large square houses. But inside this house holds a special secret, there are glass flasks and coils, rubber tubes, liquid nitrogen streams and many unusual liquids bubbling about - from darkest amber to purest crystal clear - because, in this house, a master distiller is at work.

Before I got there I was a little unsure of quite what I’d find – a small factory distillery perhaps? – and was quite delighted to discover this sort of overgrown chemistry lab in a back kitchen, with the pump housed in the garden shed (all properly authorised and certified of course). Although it may look like a mad scientist kind of set up, Ian is more like a flavour alchemist, and the spirit he produces is about as far from home brew as a vintage champagne is from Strongbow.

Ian has always loved wine and spirits, he’s been collecting wine since he was 18, and has a fine, fine palate, coupled with a passion and curiosity that has urged him into setting up this boutique micro distillery.

READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE
http://www.urbanfoodie.net/blog/sacred-gin/

I've been following this wine since vintage 1996. Consistently Arzuaga Crianza has been my favourite Spanish wine. This vintage is not an exception although 2006 was the one I liked most. Sweet fruit with a medium bodied mouthfeel. Ripe and oaky palate.

Vintage 2010. Deep ruby colour. Red and blue fruit aromas on the nose. Not as good as 2009 but still very enjoyable wine.

2011 looks to be as wonderful as 2009. It will drink well for a couple of years!

So I finally tasted it. What can I say, if this was a properly made wine with some maturation it would have been a really, really good wine. Right now, it's young, vibrant (well, maybe less than last year) and quite cherry sweet. I had a bottle and that's enough for me. On a second thought I might try t chilled. Quite pricey, but so is everything these days.

This little wine is absolutely lovely with grilled barbecue meat.

Wow, what a wine!!! The discovery of the year. Honey and beeswax with savory herbs, ginger spice, and apple skin. The palate is full with spicy, slightly oxidative finish. Beautiful acidity. A lot better than most Savennières I've had. Naturally made: no additives, inoculations, etc.

Trelans 2007 shows peaches and white flowers on the nose. The palate is creamy and more ftuity than 2006. The finish is long and provides further interest with a herbal note.

Rich texture, likorice on the nose, currant, spicy, well balanced. This 2009 drinks extremely well right now, can only imagine how good itll be in 5 years.. a must buy! I LOVE IT.

Excellent already with substantial further potential.

Rich yellow color. The nose is just delicious, displaying aromas of ripe lemon, honey, brioche, nuts and apple compote. Sharp mousse covers the palate and stays for a good while. Lots of baked apples and brioche on the palate. Very dry and intense with strong acidity. Nice, developed taste.

This wine is elegant and quite perfumy on the nose. The palate is slightly off-dry. Good with spicy asian cuisine.

The color is golden yellow. The nose, complex and refined with a slight oxidation. Mix of orange zest confit with almond and white flower fading to a very delicate fruit caramel. The mouth is surprisingly fresh revealing notes of grapefruit and a range dominated by floral honeysuckle.

Pleasantly surprised. Not a huge fan of whites, but I really enjoy this one.

For a price of around 20 quid this is a beautiful easy going and fairly complex tawny Port wine.

“Graham’s 10-year old tawny is a beauty, with magnificent aromas of roasted nuts, spice and caramel. The toffee and caramel flavours are very rich and complex. The finish is sweet but with ample acidity for a delicious treat for the taste buds”.

Bruce May, Post Gazette, 29th January 2004

“This is rich on the nose, with candied fruit, fruitcake, toffee and maple syrup. Full-bodied and medium sweet, with a brilliant aftertaste of fruit and caramel. Lasts for minutes on your palate. I have always loved this tawny.”

James Suckling, Wine Spectator, September 2003

People in Beaujolais claim that this year is better even than the outstanding 2009! But they will say that, won't they! We'll see!

Legend contends that during the reign of Tsar Krum of Bulgaria, all vineyards were ordered destroyed. Later, a lion escaped from its cage and terrorized the city. However, a fearless young man named Mavrud (now the name of a wine grape) confronted and slew the lion. The king summoned Mavrud's mother to learn the source of such courage. She said she had secretly saved a vine, made wine, and that this was the source of Mavrud's bravery. Tsar Krum ordered the vineyards replanted

Enormous concentration - almost "syrupy-thick". Beautiful fruit tones, currants, gooseberries. Now mature and ready to drink up.

Hehe, Bojo times once again. Will people respond to the hype again?

Beautiful deep garnet color. Cherry nose with notes of vanilla and roasted. The mouth is round and very explosive. The tannins are silky and suggest a long aging.

There's good weight on the palate. With food, this will be great, especially at the price.

I'd not serve this too cold. Good body.

Almost blackish, deep red colour. Complex aromas of black berry fruit, hints of leather and spice on the nose. Strong body, strong, elegant tannins on the palate, the fruit of ripe berry fruit, spices, leather, tobacco and mocha. A complex, multifaceted finish.

The 2009 Camins del Priorat is more perfumed than the 2008 as well as more structured. Alvaro Palacios established his namesake winery in 1989. The flagship L’Ermita made its debut in 1993. Finca Dofi and L’Ermita vineyards are farmed biodynamically. All of the wines are bottled without filtration. In 2008 Palacios was the last grower in Priorat to harvest, waiting out rains that diluted other growers’ fruit.

It appears that 2009 was a slightly more successful vintage for Alvaro Palacios (and most Priorat producers) than was 2008. All of the 2009s were tasted from barrel samples at the Bodega in January 2011.

(Jay Miller - Wine Advocate # 194 - May 2011)

Still one of my favorite rose Champagnes regardless of price.

“At the end of August we declared 2011 to be an incredible millésime in Beaujolais. Today I’d say, incredible but true! Having tasted several hundred samples, I’m astounded by this terrific millésime. It looks like this will top every excellent year in the Beaujolais wine hall of fame: complex, serious, solid, generous, rich in delicious flavours”

21st September 2011

ALL OF THE REVIEWS BELOW ARE FOR VINTAGES 2010 and 2009.

super aromatic and pleseant in the glass, sold out I belive

I challenge anyone to find me a better wine at this price! It is in perfect harmony right now, so smooth, so elegant, sooooooooooooooo delicious! If I had the money I'd buy at least 5 cases of this beauty.

This peppermint tea is awesome

Beautiful fruit aromatics on the nose. A wonderful wine for a picnic on a beautiful day like today (and frankly a wonderful wine for any occasion at all).

great taste best discovery I have made, delivery quick

The 2007 Guado al Tasso screams of Bolgheri. Sweet grilled herbs, mocha, spices and black cherry jam are woven into a generous, expansive frame. There is a wonderful sense of richness and warmth to the fruit that carries through to the round harmonious finish, where clean, minerally notes add freshness. This is simply gorgeous today, but it is young, and the oak needs to integrate. Still, it is impossible not to admire the 2007 Guado al Tasso. In 2007 Guado al Tasso is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. The late ripening Cabernet Franc, used in place of Syrah for the first time in 2007, adds a measure of freshness that had often been missing in previous vintages.

This was a delightful present from my mum. Like the range of flavours and the uniqueness of the product.

Great wine.

I am big fun of the Primorje/Fruili area. I believe is one of the top wine regions in Europe. Especially because they produce unique wines and they stick to their tradition.
Vitovska is a wine like no other, however it’s inviting, easy to access and enjoy.

Cotar's wine has an impressive minerality. Chamomile, exotic and ripe fruit on the nose, at the same time that express fine herbs aromas.
Its long, complex and refreshing.
It could much white meats, but also game as hare and Pheasant.
Thanks Plamen for making such wine available!!!

Strawberry, pear, sweet pink grapefruit and a touch of citrus. Mild tannins. A perfect match for food, enjoy it with spicy foods, Indian cuisine, salads, fish, chicken, pork, bbq ribs or bbq chicken — just about anything. As with most quality rose wines, don’t drink this too cold, or you’ll miss all the fun.

Minerally, intense, slightly fruity

Tickling spritz and an enormous amount of strawberries. Loved it but with few more years this will be just gorgeous!

This is a style of wine I fell in love with when I first tasted it. It's quintessentially marine, dry and has a really appetite-inducing scent without too much alcohol, made from the same grape as Vinho Verde's Alvarinho over the border in Portugal. But in my experience, although it's unusual to find a bad one, it can be difficult to find a really outstanding one.

Light golden colour. Opulent nose, well balanced between oak and fruit with a nice mineral note. In the mouth it is full, savoury with a nice good balance between acidity and softness.

Date tasted : 18-Jun-2009 / Published : 25-Sep-2009. Pale ruby colour with a pale rim - looks like Sangiovese! Meaty, heady, integrated nose. Quite delicate on the palate though with a complete spread across the palate. Dry tannins on the finish still but with real life to it. When to Drink : 2011 to 2018.

I'm surprised this wine has not been reviewed here yet. Rich, buttery, creamy, oaky - I love that style! One to look out for.

Absolutely lovely drop with an amazing balance between the fruit and tannins for a wine at such a young age.

And if you can't drink La Stoppa Gutturnio Vivace Frizzante 2007 alongside mouthfuls of gamey salami, then consider other earthy options - a proper risotto, chunky terrine, chicken liver crostini - to wash down with this blend of barbera and bonarda. We poured some into a simple risotto made with onions, chicken stock, parmesan and loads of butter. "The flavours coming off this are extraordinary," cried the cook as she stirred. The risotto was, too. If we'd used a more commercial, fruity wine, it would just have tasted of soapy alcohol and a little vacant.

Excellent wine from Tuscany - big palate, light oak!

I was very suspicious about this one at first when the shop assistant recommended to me but I'm now glad I listened to him. The wine was the talk of the evening. Everyone loved it. It's fresh, it's delicious and most of the bubbles are indeed PINK!

p.s. Could do with a slightly cheaper price though.

Soft and rich with amazing length. This wine opens the the door to a new passion!

Deep colour (atypical for a Beaujolais). Wonderfully floral not too sharp. Nearly perfect Beaujolais. Will buy more!

Ripe nose of raspberry, plum, pepper and chapparel. Blackberry, mineral and vanilla notes dominate the palate. Well integrated tannins typical of this classic vineyard add to the long finish.

Lively, strong nose with strawberries, blackcurrants, and herb aromas. Well-balanced acid with modest tannin, quite full bodied but not too alcoholic taste.

The colour is so clean that it's almost like water. I don't see what the fuss is all about.

Fascinating wine, pricey though. I wish more people would venture into this style of winemaking though - honest, non-interventionist and simple.

Full bodied, great structure, lots of citrus and melon with nice minerality on the palate.

I think this is a twelve pounds wine, not 15.95. It is well balanced taste with some sweetness. Perfect everyday wine and it's organic.

I've had few of those bottles in my cellar and when I tried it before the oak was still on top but the bottle we had last weekend was perfect.

Fresh nose of cherry, rose petal and leather. Delicious and delicate, Beaujolais-like on the palate. Great wine.

.. but it is still good wine - pineapple, apple, really fresh fruit on the nose.

Perfume and floral notes on the nose. On the palate is semidry but really well balanced by lively acidity. We had it in a restaurant in Budapest where the sommelier informed us that the wine was biodynamic. So it created an interest to look for more wines like this.

Vibrantly fruity, ashy, rustic earth, acidic - beautiful wine.

A medium-bodied, approachable claret with juicy berry fruit backed up by savoury tobacco notes. Classically proportioned and elegantly balanced.

Turn the bottle upside down and give it a small stroke before serving. This will even the natural subtle sediment of this unfiltered wine, giving full body to each glass. Lots of mineral, gravel, herbs/roots and white pepper flavours. Unusual but good.

It reminds me of Loire red, minus the vegetables.

Prefer the Crianza than the Reserva and think that's the way to go.

This wine delights every time I try it!

It needs sufficient breathing before you can touch it, we allowed 12 hours and only then we liked it. So all and all, it needs time but it's good value now, well it might not be tomorrow with the inflation rising everyday.

I can understand why some people might like this one but it's too fruity for me and hard to partner it with vegetarian dish. Maybe it will go with meat, but not for me.

Can't get enough of this wine - lovely acidity, lemon, green apple, minerality. Crispy and fresh. Quite good, considering the vintage.

Everything I like in wine is in the particular bottle - balance, good body weight, acidity, a whiff of oak, structure and more to the point my friends love it too. After all wine is for sharing, no?!

That wine really surprised me, it's good when your expectations are low and the result high. Highly recommended at this price.

Unoaked, crisp and fresh. Citrus with peach and almond followed by a flinty minerality. Well worth the price, will buy again from this vintage.

A classic Chianti at its best. Deep earth scents with lots of fresh cherries and a hint of mineral. Lively and juicy on the palate with cherry flavours. I loved this. An honest, traditional, yummy, food-friendly Chianti. Bravo Bravisimo!

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This is some of the best Vodka I have ever tasted ... I could drink it first thing in the morning as a Bloody Mary and the rest of the day on the rocks.

Just on my second glass of this very nice wine.Nice berry fruit deep and lush with a good long aftertaste.Perfect with my pasta.No taste of oak which makes a nice change.Love the little frog.

Needs time after opening to open up. Floral, dark cherry, raspberry and spice notes on the nose. Overall this is a beautiful wine, but don't rush to drink now. There is much life left.

Easy to drink, nice color, young red wine 2009. Taste like crianza or reserva. I bought directly to Winery a box of 12 bottles of different kinde.

Nothing tastes like a "proper cup of tea" and no teapot makes it better than this

Oct 2010 Antonio Galloni 95 Drink: 2012 - 2027

Antinori's 2007 Tignanello is wonderfully ripe and seductive in its dark cherries,
flowers, spices, tobacco, sage, cedar, mint and minerals. This is as
opulent a Tignanello as I have ever tasted but there is just enough
acidity and structure from the Sangiovese to keep things from going over
the top. The wine's richness and warmth are such that in a blind tasting
I mistook the 2007 Tignanello for a wine from Maremma! The dense,
muscular fruit follows through to an impeccable finish with no hard
edges and impossibly fine, silky tannins. Simply put, the 2007 is a
magnificent Tignanello. The 2007 Tignanello is 80% Sangiovese aged in
300-liter French oak barrels (1/3 new), 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5%
Cabernet Franc, both aged in 100% new 225-liter French oak barriques.
Anticipated maturity: 2012-2027.

I continue to be amazed at the high average quality Antinori achieves
across a production that exceeds a whopping 20 million bottles per year.
This is a fabulous set of new releases. Long-time Oenologist Renzo
Cotarella could certainly have rested on his laurels; after all he is
already one of Italy's most celebrated winemakers. Instead, Cotarella
continues to improve quality in a meaningful way. The highlights are the
2007s, which are off the charts. I first sampled Antinori's 2007
Tignanello and Solaia two years ago, when they were still separate wines
from individual parcels, but even then it was clear these were going to
be special wines. Tasting Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon from the
Tignanello and Solaia vineyards, both in Chianti Classico, was an
unforgettable lesson in the uniqueness of each of these fabulous
terroirs. The Solaia vineyard in particular is clearly one of Italy's
greatest sites. Everything I tasted was loaded with personality and
sheer character. One of the recent major changes at Antinori is the
separate vinification of component wines for Guado al Tasso, Tignanello
and Solaia, which began with the 2004 vintage. In 2007 Cotarella took
that approach even further, with small parcel-by-parcel vinifications
that allowed for maximum flexibility when the final blend for each wine
was ultimately assembled. The 2007 harvest brings with it a number of
additional changes. Syrah has been eliminated from Guado al Tasso in
favor of Cabernet Franc, a grape that is proving to be exceptionally
well-suited to the Tuscan coast. If the 2007 is any indication, Guado al
Tasso is taking on a much more Bordeaux-like personality. The estate is
also gradually moving toward slightly larger barrels and less new oak
for their Sangioveses.

Oct 2010 Antonio Galloni 95 Drink: 2012 - 2027

Antinori's 2007 Tignanello is wonderfully ripe and seductive in its dark cherries,
flowers, spices, tobacco, sage, cedar, mint and minerals. This is as
opulent a Tignanello as I have ever tasted but there is just enough
acidity and structure from the Sangiovese to keep things from going over
the top. The wine's richness and warmth are such that in a blind tasting
I mistook the 2007 Tignanello for a wine from Maremma! The dense,
muscular fruit follows through to an impeccable finish with no hard
edges and impossibly fine, silky tannins. Simply put, the 2007 is a
magnificent Tignanello. The 2007 Tignanello is 80% Sangiovese aged in
300-liter French oak barrels (1/3 new), 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5%
Cabernet Franc, both aged in 100% new 225-liter French oak barriques.
Anticipated maturity: 2012-2027.

I continue to be amazed at the high average quality Antinori achieves
across a production that exceeds a whopping 20 million bottles per year.
This is a fabulous set of new releases. Long-time Oenologist Renzo
Cotarella could certainly have rested on his laurels; after all he is
already one of Italy's most celebrated winemakers. Instead, Cotarella
continues to improve quality in a meaningful way. The highlights are the
2007s, which are off the charts. I first sampled Antinori's 2007
Tignanello and Solaia two years ago, when they were still separate wines
from individual parcels, but even then it was clear these were going to
be special wines. Tasting Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon from the
Tignanello and Solaia vineyards, both in Chianti Classico, was an
unforgettable lesson in the uniqueness of each of these fabulous
terroirs. The Solaia vineyard in particular is clearly one of Italy's
greatest sites. Everything I tasted was loaded with personality and
sheer character. One of the recent major changes at Antinori is the
separate vinification of component wines for Guado al Tasso, Tignanello
and Solaia, which began with the 2004 vintage. In 2007 Cotarella took
that approach even further, with small parcel-by-parcel vinifications
that allowed for maximum flexibility when the final blend for each wine
was ultimately assembled. The 2007 harvest brings with it a number of
additional changes. Syrah has been eliminated from Guado al Tasso in
favor of Cabernet Franc, a grape that is proving to be exceptionally
well-suited to the Tuscan coast. If the 2007 is any indication, Guado al
Tasso is taking on a much more Bordeaux-like personality. The estate is
also gradually moving toward slightly larger barrels and less new oak
for their Sangioveses.

The best wine ever

RP 96 - Antonio Galloni Wine Advocate 96 Points The 2002 Dom Perignon is at first intensely floral, with perfumed jasmine that dominates the bouquet. With time in the glass the wine gains richness as the flavors turn decidedly riper and almost tropical. Ripe apricots, passion fruit and peaches emerge from this flashy, opulent Dom Perignon. The wine's volume makes it approachable today, but readers in search of more complexity will want to cellar this for at least a few years to allow for some of the baby fat to drop off. Geoffroy describes the vintage as very ripe and adds that some of the Chardonnay showed the ill-effects of the hot growing season in it the somewhat burned, dehydrated fruit that came in that year. This bottle was disgorged in July, 2009. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2032

Medium bodied on the palate, dry, intense tropical fruit, grapefruit, lime and mango fruit. Crisp finish. Very good.

not sure does not know what he is talking about...this is a beautiful wine

It's much darker and fuller than expected for a Nouveau. Better than last year, nose is very nice with light berries, cherries. Real nice for an afternoon drink.

Quite dense on the palate, with masses of ripe black fruits, sweet spices, cocoa, kirsch, violets and licorice, with a backbone of soft, sweet tannins and refreshing cherry-like acidity.

This was very open and seemed ready, if not already having turned a little bit tawny in colour. Rich, opulent berry fruit with hints of chocolate and mint and fine elegant tannins.

Cream like nose, with notes of white plum. Creamy oxidized apples/pears, toasted almonds, and a touch of sugar bread. Delicious!!!

I got one of these tea pots for my Christmas last year and love it so much I am buying my daughter one this Christmas.
They are neat , clean and so easy to use. I still use tea bags when I am in a rush, but If I have time to enjoy a cup then it has to be real, and Suki make this so easy.

Nice fruit and acidity. The nose was not very evident and took a while to give anything up. Still a little young but still a good value if you have some patience.

Nice sweet nose with licorice, smoke and raspberry. Palate is medium bodied showing grace and elegance.

This vintage 2010 seems more substantial that I'd expected from a Beaujolais Nouveau. Cherries, butter and caramel on the nose. The palate corresponds well but with a more cherry character. Good acidity that keeps it vibrant. Mineral tinged finish.

Preservative and additive free, Little Creatures Pale Ale is live-yeast conditioned in bottles and kegs for unmatched freshness and character. Bag loads of whole Chinook and Cascade hop flowers were sources from Washington and Oregon in the US as well as some local flowers from Tasmania are thrown at this beer. It's a little pricey here though.

Full of flavour but not to harsh on the pallet. Recommend for a beer with dinner or even just a social after work drink. This may sound like heresy, but I'll take a Little Creatures over a Sierra Nevada! Ha, I said it!

All reviews below are for vintage 2005.

Not a big fan of Merlot but this is Wow. Massively rich concentrated wine with a great long finish. A wine that will stand up to any top Pomerol or St Emilion bring on the roast lamb and enjoy.

Complex aromas of earth and graphite. Black fruit with nutty, almondy flavours. An amazing tannic and acidity structure which will stand in good time for aging.

Wonderful, just wonderful from the south part of the Champagne region. Biodynamic cultivation since 1989, certified by Ecocert and Demeter. Terroir of the Côte des Bar, clay and limestone, in favor of Black Pinot (90% of the vineyard), the rest is planted with Chardonnay.

We've just tasted it and to everybody's surprise we liked this vintage 2010 better than 2009 and vintage 2010 is supposed to be an average one according to the reports.

What is going on? The wine is very, very good!

Pure dark fruits with leather and garrigue. Big but balanced with a very nice soft texture. Some red fruits appeared on the palate and the finish is very pleasant. It kept getting better along the evening.

If you're not fussed about having the name Champagne printed on the bottle this brut from Moldova is a steal at £7.50

Notes of leather that are overtaken by the fruit (raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant) as soon as it gets some air.

On the palate, the wine is silky, elegant, round and fruity. The grapes feel ripe and well balanced between fruit and structure. The aftertaste is long and fades gently on the feeling of velvet ... This 2009 vintage is incredible ...

blend of native Sicilian grape varieties is light, crisp, simple, fruity. Very tasty

The fruit is a tad bitter and dusty. Very light and fresh on the palate with energetic and spicy fruit. LOVE IT!

We bought this while driving through Sicily in a fiat 500. Since then it has been in London. We opened it recently - chocolate and blackberry smooth; an eye-opener remembering what good wine tastes like.

1. Beaujolais Nouveau owes its easy drinkability to a winemaking process called carbonic maceration—also called whole berry fermentation. This technique preserves the fresh, fruity quality of the wine, without extracting bitter tannins from the grape skins.
2. All the grapes in the Beaujolais region must be picked by hand.
3. Gamay (Gamay noir à Jus Blanc) is the only grape permitted for Beaujolais.
4. Beaujolais Nouveau is meant to be drunk young-in average vintages it should be consumed by the following May after its release.
5. Approximately 1/3 of the entire crop of the Beaujolais region is sold as Beaujolais Nouveau.

Floral and fresh fruit of strawberries and raspberries on the nose. Medium bodied palate, fresh and vibrant. The Prioundo is an excellent choice, although a bit pricey. We got it with 20% off mixed case in the shop.

This is the perfect shape and size for a teapot! Stainless steel hinged lid. Highly recommended.

I'm looking forward to this vintage as the last one (2009) I really enjoyed.

ALL OF THE REVIEWS BELOW ARE FOR VINTAGE 2009.

Deep red raspberries smell when it's warm. I prefer it cold though as a tonic drink. The lovely tartness is so refreshing.

Beautiful mix of peaches, pears & spice aromas. Intense and very fresh on the palate, with delicate touches of exotic fruit and citrus.

Smooth, rich and full of dark fruit. Could be one of the best quality for the price ratio I have come across this year.

Complex nose with floral character. Expressive and fresh character with some lovely creaminess. Very long indeed, with a slightly bitter finish.

Intense aromas of strawberry, and cracked black pepper. Kind of light in the mouth with some sweetness. Pure, balanced and complex.

It smells of pepper and fennel. What a substance, what a power! I visualised myself on top of my castle during the Middle Ages, contemplating over my subjects and the view over my vineyards ...

Nice perfume on the nose. Soft, acidic melon-infused palate. A dry wine with the allure of a moelleux (a sweet or medium-sweet wine).

Much less expressive on the nose compared to Langoa, but certainly in possession of great purity, with fine and reserved black fruit character. Dark, heady, roasted-herb perfume, it is actually very expressive but it is also clear that this character lies on top of a much more solid and substantial wine with much deeper foundations. The palate is glorious; immediately expansive and yet tightly composed at the same time. Aromatic, perfumed, yet rich and creamy, but linear and well framed. I know I have preferred the remarkable Langoa in previous tasting but Léoville-Barton is beginning to show its breeding now. Brilliant. From a 2005 Bordeaux tasting at four years of age. 19+/20 (November 2009)

http://www.thewinedoctor.com/tastingsprofile/leovillebarton.shtml

Thyme, mint and anise spices on the palate with some sweetness as well. Good.

A mature, refined Cabernet with a complex bouquet of lifted cedar, menthol, blackcurrant, cigar box, roasted capsicum, nutmeg and marzipan. Soft, supple palate with vibrant fresh fruit balanced with the oak.

The nose displays intense aromas of black fruit: blackberry, raspberry and mulberry, along with hints of violets and nutmeg. The palate is dense, with flavours of plums, liquorice, black cherry, coffee and spice.

The palate has deeper fruit than vintage 2008, with an earthy tone. Nice length, and nicely balanced acidity at the end.

Good fruit, plum, currant and blackberry. Medium bodied palate with soft tannins, a hint of oak on the finish. Nice and easy drinking wine.

I had never tried wine made from Carignin Blanc and had some reservation but it turned out a very pleasant surprise after all. Beautiful mix of peach & spice on the nose. Satisfying savoury flavours, culminating in a wonderfully long finish

Notably elegant, and somewhat light bodied, this still offers copious sweet fruit, oak, and spice. Just a wonderful wine for the price.

The resulting blend, 13.5% alcohol, is sensationally aromatic in a way reminiscent of some tropical flowers (heady lilies?) - more so than the average Alsace Pinot Gris - and yet has the same sort of meaty, savoury undertow as a fine example from Alsace. It is certainly a much more serious wine than most of those labelled Pinot Grigio. And its naturally high acidity, 5.9 g/l, keeps the wine really refreshing. The residual sugar level of 7.3 g/l is low enough to be barely perceptible. It just means that the wine is rich enough to go well with Thai spiced dishes - or to be drunk comfortably as an aperitif. It should retain its liveliness over the next three years.

http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/a20101031.html

This vodka is so delicious and smooth that it's almost dangerous to drink as let's not forget it's a spirit. Slightly sweet with a clearly pronounced orange peels flavours.

Fresh on the palate with blackcurrants and smooth tannins. Easy drinking - nice.

Fatter and richer than the 2006 version. Fruit, oak and acidity - it's all there. Good.

Light and elegant Puligny-Montrachet, perhaps slight atypical for Etienne Sauzet's style but nicely done.

This a really great light and elegant Sicilian red, which is grown in a ditch below the surface so that the hot air blows over the vines and it does not burn the grapes.

Still one of my favourite Malbec wines

The review below is for vintage 2008.

No fruit bomb, this is complex and earthy. I look forward to its development with cellaring.

All of the reviews below are for vintage 2007. The new vintage is just as good perhaps with a little bit more fruit and body weight.

Berries on the nose. Fine balance between rustic and elegance. Consistent bet year after year as a quality wine for the price. Excellent for what it is.

Fresh, juicy Sicilian red blending the cherry aromas of Sangiovese with the spicy richness of Nero d’Avola, giving long-lasting, succulent flavour.

Delicious at this price. Should hold up for several more years, but very drinkable now.

A bit of truffle, dirt, rustic spiciness, and nice aged sweetness. A very enjoyable drink, indeed.

Tones of minerality and darker fruits. For those of you who fancy extremely low sulfur levels this is a dream - for me it is a good wine. Recommended.

Black chocolate on the nose!!! Very tasty Merlot in perfect balanc, reminiscent of a good Saint-Émilion grand cru.

ATANASIUS is Wiltrude’s and Joshuari’s son. Like his sister Theodora he has a very affectionate and easy-going nature, typical of the inhabitants of the Austrian province Burgenland, and is an attractive, but not shallow young gentleman.

The slopes, like those of all the Grands Crus vines, are located on the right bank of the Serein River, in the south exposure. The soil is made of kimmeridgien marl-calcium carbonate (upper Jurassic), and is very rocky with white, dense clays.
Density plantation: 7000 vines/ha. Average age of the vines: 10 years.

The wine is delightful, fresh and delicate. A solid backbone with fine, firm tannins. Fig and violet notes accompany the silky structure of this wine made for ageing.

A medium-bodied, approachable claret with juicy berry fruit backed up by savoury tobacco notes. Classically proportioned and elegantly balanced.

Right now, peach and grass on a nose that's quite lush and seductive. On the palate is really well balanced only the grassy grapefruitness is too obvious and upfront.

Due to its extraordinary quality and attractive price, Les Terrasses has acquired a passionate following all its own. Alvaro relies on some of Priorat’s finest small growers to produce this wine; to get the best fruit from the steepest and oldest vineyards, he has been known to offer them three times the going rate. Les Terrasses consists of approximately 30% Garnacha, 60% Cariñena, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Very promising despite it's youth. Showing dark berries on the nose. Tasted of dark chocolate and hint of liquorice. Really nice, very balanced and elegant wine.

Rich nose with dark blackberry, cigar box, and exotic spices. Slightly toasty and sappy on the palate. The oak is quite prominent but it did not bother me so much this time.

Intense blackberry aromas with macerated fruit and liquorice notes. Rich and expressive palate, well-rounded with a fleshy finish.

Good QPR.

Wow, what a great crianza!

Beautiful nose with dark, soft, slightly vanilla notes in the mouth. Very good, and well structured.

Easy going , easy drinking Rioja Crianza and easy on the wallet.

Great nose of earth, tobacco, dark fruits. On the palate, this is pretty full-bodied, with big sour cherry flavors. It's still pretty tannic, with a velvety mouth-coating feeling. Solid! Awesome wine...great QPR. BUT ... it needs more time.

We tried this in a restaurant in Central London. It showed much better than other wines we had for double the price. Cherry colored wine. Aromas of black fruits, forest floor and mineral. Fruity aftertaste and long finish.

Very well balanced on the palate, young and refreshing despite its weight, with a long, pleasant finish displaying a strong mineral edge.

Wonderful. Expressive of its terroir unlike that most can achieve.

Another prodigious, but brutally tannic, offering from the affable Anthony Barton, the inky/blue/black-hued 2005 Leoville Barton exhibits a sensational perfume of charcoal, burning embers, underbrush, cedar, creme de cassis, and subtle toasty oak. Painfully concentrated (much like the 2000 was at the same stage), with full body, admirable purity, and several boatloads of muscular tannin, this St.-Julien is built for 50-60 years of cellaring. Its purity and precision are typical of today’s winemaking, but Barton is certainly not making a wine for near-term gratification.

Sweet fruit with a medium bodied palate. Fine tannins for a wine so young. Finish was short but tasty. Kept going back to this wine just to get another whiff of the gamey meat aromas.

Surprisingly fresh with peach and green apple on the nose. Concentrated flavours on the palate.

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Smooth and sexy with finesse unlike what you normally see in Nuits-St.-Georges but definitely needs at least 5 more years.

This is quite a full-bodied for Chablis, but confident and reasonably substantial.

This wine is in perfect balance right now, showing all characteristics of a great Claret. The price seems good too.

Why spend hundreds of pounds on Château Pétrus when you can have this? One word - STUNNING!

You would not think that this was Malbec.Leather meat farmyard on the nose yet
complex and soft.Try this wine from the fridge just chilled.
This was great with my calves liver last night.Love it.

Even better that the last time i drank it.Needs one hour to open up but a very good
bottle of wine.

Still this is one of the top Zins out there.

This may ultimately evolve into a nice drinking wine, but it lacks the depth or concentration that we tend to typically expect from the Geyserville.

Intense purple/blue. Ripe black cherry, blueberry, plum sauce. Gravel/mineral, mint/menthol, oak spice. Full body. Dark bramble fruit, firm acid, plush tannins. Great depth and complexity. EB (3/10)

Alvaro was the last grower to harvest in Priorat during vintage 2008, and waited out rains that diluted other growers’ offerings. Small quantities, but outstanding wines. Only 8 months in oak, the grapes come from vineyards with very different exposures and age groups (between 10 to 50 years) planted on steep slopes and terraces of slate soil in the towns of Gratallops, Porrera, Torroja, Les Vilella, Bellmunt, El Molar, The Lloar and Poboleda.

A wine to enjoy in his youth, from the first year (not recommended to store more than 6 years).

Stuck it in the decanter for a couple of hours and drank the rest over 5 hours - Beautiful aromatics and well balanced and nuanced tones of white and black pepper, some bits of purple florals, bacon fat and black cherries

Impressive nose with intense cassis, blueberry and tobacco. Full bodied with refined tannins and fresh acidity. a long and spicy finish. Quite accessible for its age.

Earthy and leathery notes on the nose after sometime to breathe. A well structured effort for such a reasonably priced wine. I will buy some more.

Beautiful nose - deep fruit and some minerality. Good fruit balanced with a nice bit of acid. I think it is one of their best vintages yet.

Delicious. Off dry with good minerality and slightly acidic fruitiness lending it a crispness that makes it seem a little dryer than it probably is. I think it's also a natural wine, although not advertised as one here. So I might be wrong. It's very good.

Nice acidity with citrus notes. Overall a pretty good example of an Albariño wine but could be cheaper. 87+ pts

Less massive and full-bodied, it is still a big beast of a Châteauneuf. It offers a gorgeous nose of black fruits, smoke, and dried herbs. In the mouth, the wine is dense, with an unctuous texture, full body, and a long, concentrated, fruit-driven finish. While it may not equal the breadth and weight of the 1998, it is a top-flight Châteauneuf du Pape that will drink well for 15+ years? at the minimum.
Note : 92 / 100

Thick and full on the mid-palate with a long and spicy finish. Drink from now until 2015.

Nose of grapefruit and apple. Taste of crisp lemon, lime and honey. Really nice acidity and minerality. Overall a very good wine especially enjoyable with oysters, fish and chicken.

Amazing QPR for such a rich robust Ribera del Duero. Rich, dark, black cherry and lots of smoky oak.

This is a nice typical natural wine. It has hints of redcurrents and bluberries and has a nice herby background. I agree with previous review it does need a bit of time and shaking up, but it was an enjoyable wine and went down very well indeed.

Creamy ripe mdeium bodied with refreshingly clean citrus fruit flavours.

The nose is delicate, powerful and complex. Freshness of raspberry, strawberry and violet.

This is a remarkable wine that is quite simply worth every penny. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Beautiful dark red coulour, and offers intense aromas of ripe blackcurrants, blueberry and Provençal herbs. Generous and silky in the mouth, with plump fruit and hint of soice.

Lemon zest, citrus, pineapple.

I bought a case of this wine from another merchant and had my first bottle a couple of days ago! All I can say, I wish I bought more when the price was low! Best Chablis from from grapes grown in the 'climat' of Les Clos EVER!

i paid £10 for a bottle,decent complex taste,absolutely no complaints.quality!

This was recommended to me by a good friend. Lots to like here, with tart green apple, quinine and a touch of tobacco leaf. Solid wine and easy drinking.

My first impression: excellent. I enjoy several Polish vodkas and I think this is up there with the best of them. You can find a better compromise between price and performance if you dig around for obscure Polish spirits, but if you don't mind paying a single malt price for a very good drink, go ahead. It is lovely.

What? Apples and pears in a Sauvignon Blanc? Gotta try that!

Best Bulgarian Mavrud!

If you are of the inpatient type as me, do NOT buy this wine now. It needs loads of time. Although young, it is nicely structured and integrated fruit and tannins.

Very fresh on the nose, elegant, white flowers, lime blossom, green tea, honeydew melon rind, small mineral side, a bit metallic. On the mouth it is large, bright acidity, refreshing, dry, crisp but not aggressive, no bitterness either. Lime blossoms, very good length.

WONDERFUL WINE FULL BODIED LOADS OF SPICEY BERRY FRUITS AND GREAT STRUCTURE.THE LEGS JUST ROLL DOWN THE GLASS.MUST BUY MORE.

THE BEST ROSE I HAVE TASTED IN YEARS.THIS IS A MUST BUY FOR LOVERS OF FINE ROSE WINE.

This is the traditional Prosecco, the version that combines spiciness and a velvety taste with the limpid vivacity of its bubbles.

I actually prefer the non-vintage Brut for nearly half the price.

Simply the best fruit tea I have ever tasted. What an amazing discovery!

tastes like normal vodka although its very smooth

Love this, especially at the price. Crispy, fruity, spicy. Very good. Drink now.

Typical Kiwi sauvignon blanc with lots of grass, minerality and gooseberry - It starts racy with citrus and gooseberry and finishes pears. Yummy!

This peppermint tea is fantastic - sooo refreshing

It's the perfect size, it pours perfectly and keeps my tea hot for ages.

full of life as if it was fermented yesterday

Exquisite tea with rich aromas and taste.

Simply the best fruit tea I have ever tasted. Amazing!!!

The estate was created by members of the Montanet family and their friends who were willing to embark on this venture. They cleared the land replanted the slopes with 12.5 hectares of vines between 1987 and 1997. Some of the plots of land used to belong to Catherine Montanet's family.

Most of the vineyards are located on the most ancient strata, the Bajocian, or upper and lower Bathonian limestone and others on Liassic marlstone.

The intention is to make honest and authentic wines which reflect the distinctive character of their region and the climate of a particular year. Montanets do not resort to so-called "modern" artificial means in their wine making process in order to achieve this goal. Naturally enough, they hand-pick their grapes and the wine is produced using traditional skills.

This Crozes, from red clay soils with gravel and alluvial stones, is almost salty with notes of violets, olives, dill, blackberry and leather. There is some petillance (tiny bubbles) and practically no tannin.

This is the kind of wine the Romans drunk 2000 years ago so if it was good enough for them....

I have a holiday house in Bulgaria and have tasted many wines made from Mavrud grape but must admit this is perhaps the one with most character and superb drink-ability.

Jamie Good: Sweet, smooth, seductive cherry, plum and raspberry fruit with a youthful, vibrant personality, vivid fruit and nice freshness and definition. There’s just a hint of Syrah’s pepperiness. This is a wine to drink now to enjoy the pure, lush fruit. 92/100

http://www.wineanorak.com/wineblog/wine-reviews/a-remarkable-natural-crozes-hermitage

wonderful soft fruit dark and rich.nose of coco and spice i will be buying more.

Loved this especially as it was free as found on a train, rather enjoyable with Pringles...lol!! Not sure i'd buy it for a tenner bit steep!!! Nice though x

Vibrant style with spicy blueberry fruit and gripping long finish.

A bit like California Chardonnay, buttery on the palate with some oak.

Delicate, fresh and ftuity on the nose with a good mouthfeel and a hint of honey and oak. Yeasty and toasty with an agreeably balanced flavour.

No vintage declared (although the code 'L06' on the label indicates one), this light coloured red is utterly delicious and very drinkable. It has aromas of sweet cherry fruit with a sappy edge and lively purity, countered by an earthy, spicy note. The palate is bright and supple with a spicy, herby character that I often get in natural wines, as well as fresh, rather savoury cherry fruit.

Think somewhere between new Zealand Pinot Noir and a deliciously fresh Gamay from the Beaujolais, and you've got something of the character of this wine. It's light, fragrant and aromatic. 13.5% alcohol, but it tastes lighter than this. This is remarkable, considering that this wine is a 70/30 Syrah/Grenache blend from the Roussillon. 'Soif du Mal' translates, I guess, as a wicked thirst, and this is the sort of wine that will certainly satisfy a thirst. 91/100

READ FULL REVIEW HERE:
http://www.wineanorak.com/blog/labels/Roussillon.html

Great bubbles, very light fruitiness and very dry. This is enjoyable...but nothing special and not exactly a Rose, more of a Blanc de Noir.

The curious thing here is that now all sorts of nontraditional Chianti grapes – including Merlot, Cabernet and other non-indigenous types – and barrique treatments are allowed for DOCG Chianti Classico.

At the same time a wine made just using Sangiovese and Canaiolo grapes grown in Chianti Classico soils and vinified in the method of older chianti traditions (tank or large Slavonian oak barrels) are deemed "atypical" and are being denied the right to use the Chianti or Chianti Classico name.

This is the state of the bureaucracy’s influence on the denominazioni of Italy (it's an even bigger problem in some appellations of France) and how the idea of the DOCG's identity, its " typicity", is being reshaped to a new market-based ideal that has no bearing on the traditions of the region.

http://louisdressner.com/montesecondo/

good spk wine

If you love big, rich, peaty and smoky malt whiskies, this is your whisky.

The Champagne has a nice aroma of brioches and nuts.

Crisp and ripe pear on the palate. Nice acidity. Everything I could ask for from non-vintage Champagne.

Is that the same drink that got rapped in France for suggesting that it could actually lower alcohol levels in the bloodstream?

Dark, brooding and earthy with black fruits and hints of spice, chocolate and morello cherry. A voluptuous, textured mouthful on the palate. Elegant, earthy and well balanced.

A ripe lychee nose introduces some light, off-dry orange flavours with a touch of candied ginger and basil. Refreshing and crisply acidic with good complexity.

This wine boasts a winning combination of lush damson fruits and leathery car seat, with a trademark whiff of sour cherry on the finish. A wine of character amd versatility at a price that will keep both you and your bank manager.

Contains only fruit, sugar and vodka - an absolute delight! Delicious straight from the bottle, alternatively make a long drink by mixing with sparkling wine or water.

I bought one to send as a gift to my sister. I haven't tried it myself but love the gift packaging and the fact that it has won such a prestigious award gives me confidence.

I'll ask my sister to post her impressions here.

With a little bit of more structure this wine could have been up there with the best of Amarone wines. Anyhow it is a lot better than some other Amarone-LIKE wines!

The name En Blanc et Noir (In White and Black) is the title of a composition by Claude Debussy for two pianos composed in 1915. Being with my wife Fiamma classical concert pianists, we were rehearsing recently this beautiful piece and we found it particularly suitable to the wine we were making. I like also the unusual idea of a white (blanc) and red (noir) wine disguised as a rosé.

I like it for its subtlety. Black cherry and mocha flavors with good structure. Nice balance of acidity and fruit.

Quite lush with lots of tropical fruit and crisp acidity. Peach on the aftertaste which lasts for a very long time, medium to full bodied, well-balanced. Excellent summer wine and good value for money!

Chase Vodka has triumphed in the 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, beating 249 rivals from around the globe, including Russia and Poland's finest.

Tasted under blind conditions (all the bottles were covered to maintain anonymity), Chase was preferred by a 30-strong panel of independent judges.

I've just received mine and hurried to taste it - Earthy, buttery flavour with a long naturally sweet finish. Excellent stuff! Go England! Speedy delivery by Zelas!

Leather and plum on the nose. Slightly spicy mouth warming finish. Very subtle, well put together wine with some aging potential. Good QPR.

Just purchased my bottle - can't wait to see if it will live up to its title World's Best Vodka! Thank you - Cheryl

Red berries with depth and elegance. Long finish. Very good wine without disturbing oak in the usual Chianti Classico.

Lovely wine, showing loads of sugary stone fruit and honey on the palate, with just enough spice and acid to make it interesting.

Besides being a lover of Italian cuisine are I love red Italian wines. Today I want to talk about this wine that I had the opportunity to know well in the six years of living in Trentino.

This is a red wine aged at least 24 months. Produced with grapes grown in the vineyards in the north part of Trentino and in particular between Mezzolombardo Mezzocorona and San Michele Adige.

The taste is complex, distinctive, reminiscent of ripe fruit with a pleasing hint of blueberry, plum and red currant, surrounded by spicy notes resulting from aging in wood. Full bodied, balanced, pleasantly tannic.

A nose of green melon, nectarines and honeysuckle contrasting with a more savoury celery salt character. Crisp, full-bodied palate with lifted floral notes.

It's an honour to be the first one to review this iconic producer. To start with, it was not as weird as I expected judged by other people's impressions. Nose was a bit closed but after double decanting it opened up beautifully. Honey, tangerines, apricots and lemon were evident on the palate with a bit of smokiness. Finish was very long.

The price is a bit of a problem but I guess it's reasoned on scarcity.

My auntie bought me one of these for my 35th birthday. Notes: cherries, vanilla, and oak spice aromas. Brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and a light citrus in the mouth.

Excellent with wasabi based dishes

Ideal with salmon, goat cheese, etc.

This wine combines the best of both world - new world opulence with old world sophistication. Recommended!

Not sure I agree with the previous posters. The wine is a bit young but it displays a regal structure and some amazing creamy fruit.

White fruit aromas of ripe, intense notes of minerals. A powerful wine and very smooth. Looking forward to the future ageing.

I think it deserve five out five for being a little honest wine, something rarely to be found in the mass produced wine from Australia.

A rather enjoyable little wine with Intense aroma of mint chocolate. Chocolaty nuances on the mouth too with almond.

An interesting wine and a great value. Lime, lychee and tropical fruit with very good acidity. Would buy again.

I had picked this up randomly from a sale in Waitrose. Far from the thin modest offering I expected, this wine was full and luscious. Tropical fruit, also a lovely mineral quality, a floral, stoney nose if that's possible.

The St. Joseph Combaud is made from the best sites in the appellation Saint Joseph. Decanted for two hours. Aromas of wild forest fruits undergrowth and leather on the palate. muscular, bold, captivating

for below $30 this is one of the best wine I had

Another very tasty bottle - better the next day!

I just love this beer - I'm drinking it right now. It's quite flavoursome yet very very drinkable. The carbonation is just about right to keep it vibrant but not offensively fizzy.

My only criticism is the price but I suppose it's because it's available by the bottle.

Aggressive tannins and hight level of acidity. Flavours of currants, red apple and black pepper.

Zeitgeist is an idiosyncratic, alternative black lager. It seeks to recreate the spirit, attitude and autonomy of an age gone by. Its inspiration is found more than 200 years ago. It takes an age-old classic, a forgotten masterpiece and gives it relevance and an avant-garde edge

Zeitgeist's edgy attitude extends past that of the name and taste. The bottle's unique look was created by Scottish art student Heather Brennan, who took her inspiration from what she sees as being today's zeitgeist.

A titillating, neurotic, peroxide, punk of a pale ale. Combining attitude, style substance and a little bit of low self esteem for good measure; what would your mother say?

You really should just leave it alone...

...but you just cant get the compulsive malt body and gorgeous dirty blonde colour out of your head. The seductive lure of the sassy passion fruit hop proves too much to resist. All that is even before we get onto the fact that there are no additives preservatives, pasteurization or strings attached.

Wow, it's great to see my favourite Champagne finally available in the UK but the price tag will take some getting used to.

Light bodied and well balanced, and intensely flavoured. It is what they call terroir wine as it does give you a sense of the place. Ready to drink or cellar up to 3-5 years.

A bit high in alcohol but it is well balanced displaying generous fruit and tobacco characters. Well received.

... in New York.

Intense toasted oak on the nose. Rich and opulent . Nice body and complexity. Very enjoyable but needs more time for the oak to become more integrated.

Natural wines of Alsace. Biodinamic produced by farming. Gentle taste, smell gorgeous. The aroma of lychees and Muscat.

Nose of flowers and citrus. Fresh full taste with some floral notes. Nice!

Fresh and racy on the nose with lime-peel and grapefruit. Nice and fruity on the palate with enough minerality and acidity to keep it fresh and with a good bite. As usual I think ti could be a pound or two cheaper, but hey ...

A wonderful blend of typical Alsace grapes. I must go back and take it all.

Sweetness and freshness on the nose with white flowers too. On the mouth - lovely creamy spicy fruit, more white flowers, lots of Viognier and nice Viognier.

Wonderful for 11 quid! Definitely will be buying more...

Fragrant, floral and honeyed on the nose . Plenty of fresh, crisp tree fruit, mineral and citrus with a lingering finish. Good value.

is in my opinion inferior, missing the deep choco,hay and stall complexicity of 2005. Is not matured enough and becomes better next day. Still the 2005 is preferable but more and more difficult to purchase.

Lots of spices and brambly flowers aromas. Lots of sweet red fruit. Lots of new world freshness. Should be cheaper though.

A very nice Claret like wine. Dry and sharp - It needs food (we had it with pizza Bianca) - it worked very well. Not to be had on its own.

Perfumed on the nose. Very rich, almost sweet. Fullish. A little tannin. This has good grip and depth. 100 % Grenache. Not really very stylish. Too sweet, too artificial. 2001-2004.

The nose is fresh with notes of red fruits and some herbs. The attack on the palate is immediate with flavours of sour cherries and blueberries and funnily emough some olives. Slightly tart. The finish is long. On the whole the wine is a bit one-dimensional.

If the Vodka is as good as the Gin, I'll be sold but no reviews so far. Anyone tried it yet?

I liked the old label better, the wine is still the same though.

This was a lovely wine. Deliciously tannic and vibrant and lively despite the sweetness of the fruit.

Intensely fruity and complex on the nose,with hints of wood full-bodied, rich and complex in the mouth with exceptional structure and a lengthy finish.

The 2006 Tignanello is especially opulent in this vintage. Masses of dark red fruit, scorched earth and sweet oak emerge as this richly-textured Tignanello flows from the glass. The wine possesses superb density; all it needs is another few years to come together. This is a remarkably vibrant and primary Tignanello. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. This is a beautiful set of wines from Antinori. All of these new releases are dense, primary and endowed with tons of fruit. At the same time, the firm tannins require at least a few years of aging to allow them to start melting away. The estate’s 2006s are beautiful, but they don’t appear to possess the elegance of the superb 2004s.

The 2006 Tignanello is especially opulent in this vintage. Masses of dark red fruit, scorched earth and sweet oak emerge as this richly-textured Tignanello flows from the glass. The wine possesses superb density; all it needs is another few years to come together. This is a remarkably vibrant and primary Tignanello. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. This is a beautiful set of wines from Antinori. All of these new releases are dense, primary and endowed with tons of fruit. At the same time, the firm tannins require at least a few years of aging to allow them to start melting away. The estate’s 2006s are beautiful, but they don’t appear to possess the elegance of the superb 2004s.

I must say this is an English bitter that is very well made. The taste was very nice. With the low ABV, I could see this being a regular sessioner, no problem. Cheers.

Robe teintée aux reflets ambrés, nez très pur de fruits à chair blanches.

Full and complex ... great balance ... sip it on its own.

Muscular and yet beautifully balanced. Full bodied, good acid, good complexity. Great find!

What an wonderful idea! I will have to check which matches I'll be watching and maybe order some wines.

The colour is young and dense. The rim is somewhat purplish. The nose opens on plums, then concentrated fruit, black cherries. Alcohol arises which makes the nose unpleasant. The mouth is full, it has a lot of tannins, they are powerful but somewhat dry. It lacks definition.

The typical grass and gooseberries on the nose. It's rather crisp and as opposed to the Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs it is very dry. Long with grassy notes following through and some minerality.

During one of my recent visits to France, I came across the word « artisanal » and I had thought that this meant « hand made », however, today, after visiting Baron de Sigognac, I think that it means a lot more than just that. In fact, when one hears two men, father and son, tasting an Armagnac from the barrel, who look at each other as if they have discovered life’s great secret and who quietly say « This one will be fantastic in 20 years … », one feels the tingle of goosebumps as you realise the deep passion that inspires these magicians in their life’s quest.

loads of dark cherries summer fruits.Rich and smouth full of flavour great legs and nose that leap from the glass. A real find.

The 2008 Lachryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso (Piedirosso) bursts from the glass with an intoxicating, heady array of bacon fat, smoke, tar, ash and dark red cherries. Despite its deceptive, mid-weight style, this dark brooding wine offers tons of complexity and personality. Though quite beautiful texturally, the strong aromas and flavors might not be for everyone, but paired with the right foods – such as grilled meats – the wine should drink beautifully. This is a gem from Mastroberardino. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019.

Nice Pinot with earthy tones, some fruit and minerality. Medium tannins. Well balanced with good acidity and a nice fruit mouthfeel and finish. Shows potential for ageing.

Too expensive though.

From the less successful run of lower and zero alcohol offerings, the only one I found worth drinking is the 0.5% Torres Natureo.

I'd drink this one anytime, the complexity alone makes it worth sampling and enjoyng

Creamy, malty, and full-bodied, the Sierra Nevada Stout is satisfyingly rich. Caramel and Black malts give the Stout its deep, dark color and pronounced roasted flavor.

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, is a delightful interpretation of a classic style. It has a deep amber color and an exceptionally full-bodied, complex character. Generous quantities of premium Cascade hops give the Pale Ale its fragrant bouquet and spicy flavor.

Mild chocolate malt, with a little caramel and raisin character. The taste is wonderful, the sweetness is there, but really doesn't bother me, soft carbonation and silky mouthfeel.

Quirky yet delicious, reminds me of the experience of trying the first Chateau Musar.

had a bottle last night cannot wait to buy more.wonderful raspberry and spice great long finish a real good find.

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.

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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.

Mouthfull of fruit, very enjoyable wine!

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.

Classic SA Bordeaux blend. Full with fruit and smoke on the nose. Very French with a bit more sweetness. A great bottle of wine but too much oak. Don't think I'll buy it again.

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 wine needs time... a lot of time. At this point it needs some bottle time to mellow out the harsh tannins.

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

We had this for our wedding on the recommendation from our local wine shop and all guests kept asking us where we got it from. It is full of red fruits, well balanced, juicy and simply amazing red wine. Well integrated oak.

I know many people will have not heard of Moldovian wines but I urge you to be more adventurous.

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
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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.