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This is a refreshing white wine perfect for summer drinking. The Australians have been blending French grape varietals for decades now and they have become experts in producing fresh, delicately fruity wines with no oak influence designed purely for pleasure and “gluggability”.
Catriona Felstead MW, Berry Bros & Rudd.
Bottle
£5.50
The steep slopes of Limoux are in plain view of the Pyrenees and their magnificent terroir is especially kind to white varietals, particularly Vermentino (aka Rolle), Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, the last of which dominates this blend and adds creamy complexity to a citric core, courtesy of an element which has been barrel-fermented.
Simon Field MW - Wine Buyer, June 2017
Bottle
£8.75
Bottle 12 x 75cl 144cs
Simon Field MW - Wine Buyer, June 2017
Bottle
£8.75
Bottle 12 x 75cl 73cs
Bottle
£9.00
Bottle 6 x 75cl 44cs
Bottle
£9.75
Bottle 6 x 75cl 38cs
An intriguing blend of Chardonnay and Viognier that has a lovely aromatic quality and real texture on the palate, aided by a brief sojourn in oak casks. Perfect for a summer picnic. Summery aromas of delicate white peach and pear leap out of the glass of this Viognier/Chardonnay blend with a hint of hay adding warmth. The palate has lovely texture from the Viognier whilst an attractive saline note adds a refreshing touch to the finish. Fresh as a daisy, this would be perfect with Quiche Lorraine and homemade potato salad.
Catriona Felstead MW - Buyer
Bottle
£9.95
Bottle 12 x 75cl 7cs
This is a one-off blend from Shelley Sandell, with only 3,600 bottles produced. The Sauvignon Blend element (a third was aged in old oak) is more textural than aromatic, and the wine has a lovely touch of honeyed dryness. A lovely, understated limited-edition bottling.
Bottle
£10.50
Bottle 12 x 75cl 106cs
Katherine Dart MW - Wine Buyer, June 2017
Bottle
£10.95
Bottle 12 x 75cl 9cs
Catriona Felstead MW, Berry Bros. & Rudd.
Bottle
£11.95
Bottle 6 x 75cl 11cs
Graphite minerals layer with spicy rich fruit on the nose. The dark berry fruit is layered with more savoury notes on the palate and nuances reminiscent of fynbos herbs add complexity. The tannins are fine and ripe while the acidity brings energy. Drink now to 2019.
Katherine Dart MW - Wine Buyer, June 2017
Bottle
£11.95
Bottle 6 x 75cl 8cs
Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com. 19th May 2017.
Bottle
£11.95
Bottle 12 x 75cl 6cs
Made from 60% Grenache, 20% Carignan and 20% Syrah, the 2015 Terrasses du Larzac shines for its balanced, classical style and should easily be an outstanding wine. Made from 60% Grenache, 20% Carignan and 20% Syrah, aged in demi-muids, it has lots of minerality, notable tannic structure, good concentration and impressive notes of blackberry fruits and peppery herbs. It will drink nicely through 2025.
Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate. 28th April 2017.
Bottle
£11.95
Bottle 12 x 75cl 22cs
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.
Bottle
£12.25
Bottle 6 x 75cl 2,466cs
Full & bold.
85% Shiraz, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Bottle
£12.50
Bottle 12 x 75cl 4cs
This wine from the Isonzo Valley in Friuli, north-eastern Italy, is fresh and bright with a textural palate. Predominantly made using Friulano grapes, there is also a small proportion of Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc in the mix, which bring added freshness.
Katherine Dart MW, Berrys Bros. & Rudd
Bottle
£12.50
Luis Gutiérrez, The Wine Advocate. 28th April 2017.
Bottle
£12.95
Bottle 6 x 75cl 53cs
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.
Bottle
£12.95
Bottle 6 x 75cl 187cs
Magnum
£29.95
Magnum 3 x 150cl 112cs
Bottle
£13.50
Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs
Bottle
£13.50
Bottle 12 x 75cl 3cs
Exclusive to Berry Bros. & Rudd, this is Larry’s take on a traditional Alsatian Field Blend (Pinot Grigio, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Gris and Riesling), mixing the grapes together at picking and co-fermenting so the proportions of the varieties remain unknown. The nose is highly perfumed with pronounced aromas of rose petals. The palate has delicate peachy fruit but is broad textured and weighty with a long, spicy finish. Drink now to 2017. Match with Vietnamese summer rolls, Pad Thai, roasted vegetable tart.
Bottle
£13.95
Bottle 6 x 75cl 55cs
The modern era for this excellent Côtes du Roussillon estate dates from 1985 when the energetic Gérard Gauby took over the family estate. Previously the wines were sold in bulk to the local co-operative, but Gérard took the brave decision to go it alone. Today he is often described as the “uncrowned king of the Roussillon”, having put the region on the fine-wine map. His wines are elegant and modern with great balance and concentration.
Blackcurrant and blackberry fruit fills the nose, with a little spice and pepper on the palate. The wine has firm and grippy tannins, providing great structure and focus.
Bottle
£13.95
H/Litre
£13.95
This Rhone varietal cuvee is made up of Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache, Mouvedre and Syrah and aged in barrique for one year (no new oak). Red fruits and spice dominate the aroma profile and the palate is attractive and juicy making this a very quaffable wine.
Fiona Hayes - Buyer
Bottle
£14.50
Bottle 12 x 75cl 5cs
Simon Field, MW - Wine Buyer
Bottle
£14.95
Bottle 12 x 75cl 15cs
Bodegas RE is one of the most creative wineries we know and winemaker Pablo Morandé is at the forefront of the Chilean scene. His underground winery uses ultra-modern concrete eggs alongside resolutely ancient buried clay pots, splicing winemaking techniques of the past and present with ease.
One of our favourite experimental wines to come out of RE is its Chardonnoir, which, as the name implies, is a blend of the two principal Champagne grapes, and is a nod to the famous style of sparkling. The varietals are fermented separately and remain on the lees for around two years. The result? ”An incredible white wine,” says Catriona Felstead MW, our buyer for the region. A zingy palate of pink grapefruit, peach and nectarine leads to a gorgeous, mineral finish with amazing length. The subtle oak is harmonious integrated; this is a pure, complete wine.
Bottle
£15.00
Bottle 6 x 75cl 58cs
Another fascinating blend from Bodegas RE, this is made from 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Carignan. 2008 was RE’s second harvest, although they lost their whole 2007 harvest due to the earthquake. This wine has substance and character with lifted notes of redcurrant fruit vying with darker blackcurrant. The tannins are grippy and the finish is savoury and long.
Vinified in large amphorae and later aged in 100% new American oak for 18 months, this was kept in bottle for two years before release.
Catriona Felstead MW - New World Buyer
Bottle
£15.00
Bottle 6 x 75cl 17cs
Bottle
£15.95
Bottle 6 x 75cl 34cs
A fabulous accompaniment to chargrilled red meat.
Will Heslop - Wine Buyer, March 2017
Bottle
£16.50
Bottle 6 x 75cl 47cs
Bottle
£16.50
Bottle 6 x 75cl 4cs
This wine’s name means “stone and soul”, which gives an indication of what the winery is looking to do – indeed, from local varietals Trincadeira, Aragonez and Alicante Bouschet, they have produced a very focused, mineral wine. The vineyards are planted at high altitude in the Alentejo, giving it an additional freshness, which brings elegance and finesse. This will be an excellent match for any hearty red meat dishes from the oven or the grill.
Catriona Felstead MW, Berry Bros & Rudd.
Bottle
£16.95
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.