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J L Terrier & C Collovray,
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This wine exudes notes of white blossom, citrus and generous stone-fruit. It has lively and energetic, almost saline acidity, that one expects from the beautiful hillsides of Limoux. Juicy and silky in texture, the concentration drives on right to the finish
Fiona Hayes, Wine Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd
Fiona Hayes, Wine Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd
J L Terrier & C Collovray,
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Deep ruby in colour, notes of pepper and spice showcase the wine’s Syrah component. The Merlot adds a red berry and plum aroma, supported by a juicy and generous palate. The fresh, vibrant acidity from the Syrah, combined with the spicy and ripe tannins, make for a well-balanced and accessible red. This was a particularly good vintage for both Merlot and Syrah
Fiona Hayes Wine Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd
Fiona Hayes Wine Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd
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Château la Mascaronne – the property behind our own-label Provence Rosé – is located in the beautiful rolling hills of the Côtes de Provence. The wine, blended specially for us and made exclusively with organic fruit, displays subtle spice and zesty acidity, with a floral edge and delicate red-fruit perfume. Wild flowers and a saline core make this a deliciously refreshing wine.
Fiona Hayes, Wine Buyer
Fiona Hayes, Wine Buyer
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A blend of Grenache and Cinsault, direct pressed and fermented at relatively low temperatures, this is an archetypal Provence Rosé, a category which is getting more and more popular and in which the spectrum of quality is ever-widening. Mascaronne is right at the top of the pile, quite literally, its stony, photogenic vineyards carved out of the rocks, its fruit cultivated organically and at low yields.
The 2016 vintage enjoyed a benevolent ripening season, even by Provençal standards, and this harmonious backdrop has been expertly captured by our friends at Mascaronne. Cinsault and Grenache are the majority shareholders here, and are perfectly complementary; the first floral and lifted, the second rounded and generous. The wine is a symphony of red fruit and soft spice, its gentle nacreous colour perfectly antithetical to the expressive and joyful fruit basket of the palate.
The 2016 vintage enjoyed a benevolent ripening season, even by Provençal standards, and this harmonious backdrop has been expertly captured by our friends at Mascaronne. Cinsault and Grenache are the majority shareholders here, and are perfectly complementary; the first floral and lifted, the second rounded and generous. The wine is a symphony of red fruit and soft spice, its gentle nacreous colour perfectly antithetical to the expressive and joyful fruit basket of the palate.
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This rosé has been specially blended for Berry Bros. & Rudd by Château la Mascaronne, which is based in the beautiful rolling hills of the Côtes de Provence. Juicy red berry fruits of wild strawberries and redcurrants are combined with refreshing herbal notes of lemon verbena and hints of spice. The crispness of acidity and salinity on the palate brings vibrancy and tension.
Fiona Hayes, Wine Buyer
Fiona Hayes, Wine Buyer
Trevisiol L. e Figli,
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A blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Glera, this fizz has an attractive red-fruit perfume of strawberries and redcurrants. While not technically a Prosecco, due to the use of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this is a fresh and clean rosé which would make the perfect sparkling apéritif for a summer’s day.
Fiona Hayes, Buyer (winter 2019)
A blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Glera, this fizz has an attractive red-fruit perfume of strawberries and redcurrants. While not technically a Prosecco, due to the use of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this is a fresh and clean rosé which would make the perfect sparkling apéritif for a summer’s day.
Fiona Hayes, Buyer (winter 2019)
Birichino,
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Birichino’s Vin Gris celebrates the spiritual home of rosé, made with Southern French varietals (Grenache, Cinsault, Vermentino and Mourvèdre) sourced from various AVAs and older-vine plantings around California. The resulting wine is a pale salmon-pink colour, with characteristic notes of watermelon, raspberry and pink grapefruit that provide an attractive, youthful scent. Mourvèdre provides a savoury core and additional phenolic grip that gives structure to this wine. With racy acidity and a saline core, this rosé is truly as good as it gets.
Fiona Hayes, Buyer (July 2019)
Birichino’s Vin Gris celebrates the spiritual home of rosé, made with Southern French varietals (Grenache, Cinsault, Vermentino and Mourvèdre) sourced from various AVAs and older-vine plantings around California. The resulting wine is a pale salmon-pink colour, with characteristic notes of watermelon, raspberry and pink grapefruit that provide an attractive, youthful scent. Mourvèdre provides a savoury core and additional phenolic grip that gives structure to this wine. With racy acidity and a saline core, this rosé is truly as good as it gets.
Fiona Hayes, Buyer (July 2019)
Telmo Rodriguez,
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The nose of this Mourvèdre (known locally as Monastrell) is open, displaying vibrant bramble fruit and a subtle hint of spice, wild herb and hedgerow. On the palate, the wine is generous and rounded, yet supple and impressively fresh. There is a real finesse to this wine, particularly for its price-point. It is the perfect partner for summer barbecues (or grilled meats in less clement weather). Ready to drink now.
Lucy Bland, Buying Assistant (spring 2019)
Lucy Bland, Buying Assistant (spring 2019)
Domaine de Triennes,
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The 2018 Triennes displays a delicious red-berry perfume with hints of watermelon and pink grapefruit. Subtle citrus and verbena notes lift the palate, combined with generous acidity and a moreish saline note on the finish. This is a wonderfully balanced, refreshing and vibrant rosé. Drink now to 2020.
Fiona Hayes, Buyer (summer 2019)
Fiona Hayes, Buyer (summer 2019)
Antech Limoux,
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Family-owned Antech is the most prestigious producer in Limoux and we are delighted to have worked exclusively with Françoise Antech, from the sixth generation of the family, to craft this wonderfully expressive Crémant de Limoux.
A blend of 70 percent Chardonnay and 15 percent each of Chenin Blanc and Mauzac, aged traditionally and generously on its lees, this is a beautiful, balanced wine, with elegant aromas of orchard fruit and honeyed spice. The palate marries more exotic fruits with a clean, pebbly backdrop and an impressive depth of flavour.
A blend of 70 percent Chardonnay and 15 percent each of Chenin Blanc and Mauzac, aged traditionally and generously on its lees, this is a beautiful, balanced wine, with elegant aromas of orchard fruit and honeyed spice. The palate marries more exotic fruits with a clean, pebbly backdrop and an impressive depth of flavour.
De Martino,
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The 2018 Gallardía del Itata Old Vine White was produced with a field blend of 70% Moscatel and 30% Chasselas from their own dry-farmed, ungrafted old vines planted in 1905 in Guarilihue. 2018 was a cool year with low yields and an early harvest that resulted in fresh and light wines of good typicity. This wine ferments in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and matures in used barrels until the bottling, which will be some time in October 2018. What I like about this wine is that it doesn't have the classical Moscatel aromas; it's very subtle and elegant, with great freshness. It's sharp and dry, with some more varietal flavors and the tension from the granite. 9,200 bottles produced.
Luis Gutiérrez, The Wine Advocate (autumn 2018)
Luis Gutiérrez, The Wine Advocate (autumn 2018)
Chateau Clinet,
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Following the success of the pure Merlot-based Ronan by Clinet, the property has introduced this discerning partner, a celebration of Cabernet. Only made in tiny quantities, the 2016 Pur’Cab showcases the best of the Right Bank Cabernet – both Sauvignon and Franc – giving us a profound nose of cassis, cocoa, blackcurrant leaf and plum. The palate is textured and savoury, while the tannins are evident but beautifully rounded – a hallmark of the excellent vintage. Sweet notes of oak are woven into a seamless medley of spice, fruit and charm. Drink now to 2024, ideally with hard cheeses, or lamb shoulder roasted with herbs and spices.
Davy Zyw, Wine Buyer
Davy Zyw, Wine Buyer
Cillar de Silos,
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This is a fantastic, pretty rosé from Cillar de Silos made from Tinto Fino (also known as Tempranillo) from vines aged between 15 and 75 years old. It is particularly elegant and fine in 2018, with lovely strawberry fruit and a creamy texture complemented by a hint of dried fennel. This would go very well with seafood or salads. Ready to drink now.
Lucy Bland, Buying Assistant (spring 2019)
Lucy Bland, Buying Assistant (spring 2019)
Bodega Mustiguillo,
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Bodega Mustiguillo has pioneered the revival of indigenous grape varieties, championing the red variety Bobal, as well as the equally unknown white indigenous variety, Merseguera. The latter makes up 66% of this blend, alongside 23% Viognier and 11% Malvasía. The result is vivacious, yet elegant. The Merseguera contributes a very noticeable minerality and a citrus core, while Viognier and Malvasía bring a slightly rounder texture and more aromatic floral notes to the blend. The three varieties are perfectly offset against each other. This would be a perfect match for subtly spiced dishes like ginger and soy salmon. Ready to drink now.
Lucy Bland, Buying Assistant (spring 2019)
Lucy Bland, Buying Assistant (spring 2019)
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This wine is a multi-vintage, multi-varietal blend of younger fruit from the Bedrock Vineyard in Sonoma. Thanks to the exceptional attention to detail Morgan Twain-Peterson and his team give the vineyard, the fruit is of amazing quality. Predominately Zinfandel, the wine offers classic aromas of strawberry compôte with fresh fig, dried cranberry and spice notes. A juicy core has refreshing acidity and integrated tannins, with a luxurious texture and generous finish.
Fiona Hayes, Buyer (May 2019)
Fiona Hayes, Buyer (May 2019)
Quinta De La Rosa,
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The Quinta de la Rosa Estate Tinto is made with traditional Port varieties: Touriga Nacional (60%), Touriga Franca (12%), Tinta Roriz (known in Spain as Tempranillo, 8%) with 5% Sousão and the rest a mixed field blend. The gentle extraction of tannins and careful use of oak create a well-structured, yet highly approachable style. A deep concentrated core of plum, bramble and black cherry fruit is matched with notes of wild herbs and a cooling mineral streak (think pencil shavings), representative of the Douro’s schist terraces. Despite the extreme heat of 2017, this wine maintains its refreshing acidity. Try it with anything from cheeses to vegetarian chilli or robust fish, such as tuna or monkfish. Drink now to 2024.
Lucy Bland, Buying Assistant (December 2019)
Lucy Bland, Buying Assistant (December 2019)
Constantia Glen,
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Grown on north-east facing slopes between the Constantiaberg and Table Mountain ranges, the vines here benefit from slow ripening in the afternoon sun, resulting in a rich yet classically proportioned blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The result is a wine that nods clearly to the region that has influenced it, while expressing a clear sense of place.
Katherine Dart MW, Wine Buyer (Spring 2019)
Katherine Dart MW, Wine Buyer (Spring 2019)
Faraone, Abruzzo,
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This Pecorino is made from a small parcel that Faraone acquired in the 2000s, with the aim of saving this indigenous variety from oblivion. Fourth-generation winemaker Federico Faraone likes to vinify this traditionally, using no oak and allowing the wine to slowly evolve in bottle. The nose is perfumed, with aromas of pear drop and white flowers, but the palate provides more savoury and musky notes. A complex wine, this is particularly good with mature cheeses or oily fish. Drink now to 2025.
Stefania Masin, Buying Assistant (July 2019)
Stefania Masin, Buying Assistant (July 2019)
A blend based around two classic Jerez wines: a dry, mineral and crisp Fino Sherry, and a sweet and floral Moscatel. These wines are infused with word wood, marjoram, rosemary, gentian, orange peel and camomile to give the whole an incredibly complex bouquet. Bright yellow in colour, on the nose it shows floral, citrus and herbaceous notes over a yeasty and mineral background. The finish culminates in a bitterness perfectly in balance with the rich nutty notes. This works beautifully in many cocktails but is more commonly drunk over ice as an apéritif.
Les Vignes Oubliees,
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The 2009 vintage was winemaker Jean-Baptiste Granier’s first from this incredibly exciting domaine. Although he only owns two hectares himself, he sources fruit from vineyards that the local co-op deems unprofitable due to their exceptionally low yields. The average vine age is 70 years. Jean- Baptiste is in his early 30s and is keen to make his mark on the region; something he is rapidly doing with his wines of great expression, finesse – and incredible value.
Deep ruby in colour with purple tints, the nose offers attractive sweet and savoury spice with a mixture of red cherries, plums and violet perfume. The juicy, generous core is full of notes of liquorice, black olive and garrigue. Lively acidity is in balance with the firm, powdery tannins, building to a long, generous finish. Drink now to 2025.
Deep ruby in colour with purple tints, the nose offers attractive sweet and savoury spice with a mixture of red cherries, plums and violet perfume. The juicy, generous core is full of notes of liquorice, black olive and garrigue. Lively acidity is in balance with the firm, powdery tannins, building to a long, generous finish. Drink now to 2025.
There are over 200 different grape varieties used in modern wine making (from a total of over 1000). Most lesser known blends and varieties are traditional to specific parts of the world.