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Wine from Other Countries

Other Countries includes wines that did not have a country specified when we added them to our database - so may include countries originally listed in the menu.

Palacio Robledo Sauvignon Blanc Verdejo 2007
Palacio Robledo Sauvignon Blanc Verdejo 2007 - £5.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
If you enjoy crisp, dry whites ... you're going to love this! Fresh from the sunny plains of Spain's La Mancha region - this deliciously vibrant classic is made from a blend of citrus-packed Sauvignon and aromatic local grape Verdejo. The grapes were hand-harvested at night from high-altitude vineyards - to ensure absolute freshness! The stunning 2007 vintage brought tiny quantities of intensely fragrant fruit - perfect for producing Palacio Robledo's signature zesty style. From the initial burst of grassy passion fruit, ripe gooseberry and exotic lychee aromas, to mouthfuls of tingly, concentrated citrus, Palacio Robledo is a truly exciting white. Enjoy with grilled white fish or light Summer salads.

Il Papavero
Il Papavero - £5.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This fabulous wine, loved by all, is made from the juiciest red grapes cherry-picked in the 'heel' of Italy. Show judges and writers are all smitten and just can't get enough of it! Papavero's remarkable popularity is down to two simple things: hugely seductive, soft black-cherry flavours and fantastic value for money. As one wine writer famously stated ''if all table wine were this good, no-one would ever leave the table!'' Smooth, velvety black fruit flavours, with an enticing hint of spice from the dash of Sicily's Nero d'Avola grape. Delightful with pasta and cheeses ... or simply enjoyed on its own!

Villa Fiori Bianco
Villa Fiori Bianco - £5.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Made from a mouthwatering combination of Sicilian Greganico and rounded Chardonnay from Italy's Abruzzan coast - this whistle-clean white is one of the best-value wines in our cellars! Young winemaker Scipione Giuliani was keen to make a blend he liked (subject to our approval!) and not be constrained by appellation laws, hence the humble Vino di Tavola status. Excellent with fish in lemony sauces (or just to perk up the cold turkey platter), Villa Fiori's pale lemon colour exudes a simple slightly grassy nose and has a fresh, clean palate, hinting of ripe, floral peach. Very good as a lunchtime aperitif too.

Villa Mare Bianco
Villa Mare Bianco - £5.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This gorgeous, green apple-fresh Italian is the ideal sunny afternoon quaffer. Made from a mouthwatering blend of local speciality grapes plus a dash of melony Chardonnay - it's great value for money! That's because the grapes are sourced from top vineyards in both Sicily and Italy's high Abruzzi hills - hence the humble Vino da Tavola tag. One sip and you'll agree it should cost much more. Crafted by talented young winemaker Scipione Giuliani ... the man behind your No.1 most reordered red, Il Papavero! Bright yellow in colour. Simple peachy and slightly grassy nose with a fresh, clean palate, hints of ripe peach and slight floral tones. Supremely quaffable at a great price.

Highstone Torrontes Sauvignon 2007
Highstone Torrontes Sauvignon 2007 - £5.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Made from a unique combination of citrus-charged Torrontes and racy Sauvignon - this mountain-fresh white is bursting with fruit-filled personality! The grapes used for this white are grown on high, sloping vineyards just north of Mendoza. The high-altitude location ripens grapes to perfection and supplies a cool mountain-fresh breeze that's essential for sealing in maximum flavour! Crammed with tangy, citrus flavours - this gorgeously ripe white offers plenty of distinct minerally-fresh hints. Dry and crisp, it's wonderful served slightly chilled with summer salads or grilled fish.

Reserve de la Traverse 2006
Reserve de la Traverse 2006 - £5.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Chief winemaker behind this gem is Michel Marty, who was recently named 'Best Winemaker in the World' - and has also won a coveted Coup de Coeur in the Guide Hachette. And the accolades don't stop there! Reserve de la Traverse was recently given the thumbs up by London's prestigious International Wine Challenge - quite the achievement when you consider the fierce competition it faced. Reserve de la Traverse is named after the ancient trade route which carves its way through the vineyard's Carignan and Grenache vines. During the Middle Ages, it became a key passageway extending trade routes and war paths across the border of France and Spain. Entirely hand-harvested to ensure that only the ripest grapes are chosen for the wine - this inky smooth red has bags of personality! Brimming with intense brambly and blueberry flavours - this is the perfect red to accompany barbequed meats.

Cavazzola
Cavazzola - £5.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Crisp and elegant cool-climate white from the same cellar as our priciest, top-flight Pinot Grigio. Do not be fooled by Cavazzola's humble Vino da Tavola status - it's made from 100% Grave del Friuli DOC grapes ... only 'declassified'! Outdated winemaking rules only permit a certain number of bottles to be granted DOC status each year - a problem for wineries in bumper years ... but a real chance for a bargain for canny buyers. Opulent, fragrant nose of orange, lemon and pineapple, followed by mouthwateringly fresh crisp citrus flavours and a tingly mineral finish.

Il Papavero Bianco
Il Papavero Bianco - £5.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
With its gorgeous, peach aromas and fresh mouthfuls of lemon and citrus, Il Papavero Bianco is a lively aperitif ... the perfect pick-me-up. As many of you have already discovered, Papavero offer unbeatable value for money thanks to the innovative talent of winemaker Scipione Giuliani. He dares to flout strict wine laws by cherry-picking the best fruit from two regions, hence the VdT status and the great price! Appealing peachy and freshly-cut grass aromas with delicate, rich peach and blossom flavours. Fresh and easy drinking. Ideal with fish, picnics or simply on its own.

Ladera de la Vega Garnacha 2005
Ladera de la Vega Garnacha 2005 - £5.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
In recent years La Mancha has attracted top wineries from Rioja and beyond, all anxious to get their hands on the region's precious Garnacha vines. Luckily our unique friendship with the Mu?oz family, who've made wine here since 1940, assures access to some of the very oldest and best-sited vineyards. Ladera de la Vega has the depth of colour and flavour you only get from seriously old vines ... timeworn, gnarled and tree-trunk thick - each one yielding up precious drops of lip-stainingly dark liquid. No oak required, you've just the smooth power of sun-drenched, old-vine fruit - juicy, succulent and very velvety ... an absolute pleasure from first sip to last. Until recently, it has been mellowing peacefully in bottle in the family's cellars, deep beneath the scorched earth of Spain's hottest region. The depth of sweet, juicy raspberry, tobacco-edged fruit is sure to delight - but you'll have to be quick to secure your share!

Hardys Stamp Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 75cl
Hardys Stamp Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 75cl - £35.28
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 02-Dec-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Hardys Stamp Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 75cl



The Reach Sauvignon Blanc 75cl
The Reach Sauvignon Blanc 75cl - £35.28
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 02-Dec-08 from Tesco.
On the nose it shows ripe passionfruit and guava, balanced by a great mineral acidity.
The 2007 The Reach Sauvignon Blanc was harvested in the cool of the Marlborough night to retain the freshness and fruit expression that is synonymous with Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Cooler spring temperatures gave us naturally restricted yields, ideal

Barooga Station Verdelho Chardonnay 2005
Barooga Station Verdelho Chardonnay 2005 - £5.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''The success of Verdelho in Australia is an extraordinary phenomenon'' says leading Oz wine critic James Halliday. This Portugese grape was originally used solely in the production of Madeira but Down Under it produces a superb, lime-scented, honeysuckle white. Here it's a perfect partner for ever popular Chardonnay, giving typical sunshine-in-a-glass melon and pineapple flavours an aromatic, citrussy edge - the perfect alternative to over-oaked, over-priced big brand Aussie whites. Indeed for excellent, everyday drinking wines full of sun-drenched ripe fruit - look no further than the delicious Barooga Station , courtesy of the family-run Riverina Estate. The wine wizard here is Sam Trimboli (200 plus medals a year), the winery high-tech and yields are kept low for clean, flavour intensity.

Loxton Ridge Chenin Chardonnay 2006
Loxton Ridge Chenin Chardonnay 2006 - £5.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Aussie star winemaker Neil McGuigan crafted this superb little number from tiny parcels of grapes too precious for bigger blends. Crisp as a green apple thanks to the finest Chenin Blanc, with a dash of Chardonnay for roundness. Delightful wild flower and apple aromas lead to lingering flavours of peach, pineapple and citrus. Superb easy-drinking white.

Estampilla Torrontes Sauvignon 2006
Estampilla Torrontes Sauvignon 2006 - £5.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Argentina is arguably blessed with the New World's most diverse line-up of grapes'' (Tim Atkin, The Observer). Made along very organic lines, this mouthwateringly crisp white marries gently spicy Torrontes (Argentina's speciality white) with racy Sauvignon. The area is doubly blessed thanks to a climate ideal for vines. Warm days and cool, dry nights in the high-altitude vineyards ensure a tremendously long ripening period. Snowmelt from the hills provides the purest irrigation in near desert-like conditions. Leap-from-the-glass aromas of wild flowers and orchard fruits leading to lingering grapefruit, pineapple and citrus flavours. A lively aperitif that also goes very well with green salads and light fish dishes.

Seleccion de Plata Oak Aged 2003
Seleccion de Plata Oak Aged 2003 - £5.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Pure oak-aged Tempranillo crafted by the Castilla branch of Rioja's ''outstanding'' (The Observer) Bujanda family. Remember, these are the people credited with bringing ''a new benchmark of quality'' (The Independent) to Spain's most famous wine region. Deep in colour, intense fruity and spicy aromas with hints of toasty oak. Soft and round on the palate, with supple, food-friendly tannins.

Domaine Liboreau Reserve Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Domaine Liboreau Reserve Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 - £5.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''The 2005 vintage will go down in the history books as a classic for Bordeaux'' (Wine Spectator). What you might not know is that Bordeaux's neighbours also enjoyed a spectacular year - and it's here that the greatest value can be found. Domaine Liboreau, in the picturesque Charentais regon, has long been sought out by claret-loving Members. This is their best release yet - a satin-smooth combination of plummy Merlot and regal Cabernet that benefits from an extra-ripe, dream harvest. Dark garnet colour, vivid cherry and chocolate aromas, and concentrated berry flavours that are only possible in truly great years. Soft, supple tannins - what a choice for the Sunday table.

Palacio del Conde Gran Reserva 2000
Palacio del Conde Gran Reserva 2000 - £5.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Carpeted in vines and thriving orange trees, this part of Spain is like heaven on earth. The Palacio Conde cellar has been established 90 years and the grape vines that made this wine are half a century old. This combination of mature vines and great winemaking traditions have helped produce a really majestic Gran Reserva. But there's one other important element ... Multi-medal wining winemaker, Jesus Garcia Alvarez is still only in his mid thirties yet has worked with such esteemed estates as Baron Phillippe Rothschild in Chile and at several others in top Spanish regions like Ribera del Duero. His expertise brings a modern touch to this otherwise deeply traditional region. To attain its Gran Reserva status, Palacio del Conde was aged 18 months in American oak barrels - a process that has added great complexity and maturity to the taste. Mellow raspberry and blackberry fruit with fine vanilla-spice notes. Decant and serve with roast lamb, beef or flame-grilled fillet steak.

Seleccion de Plata Oak Aged 2004
Seleccion de Plata Oak Aged 2004 - £5.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Seleccion de Plata is sourced from the Vino de la Tierra de Castilla region just south of Madrid. Made with 100% Tempranillo grapes, the wine has been aged in American oak for 12 months then matured for a further six at Martinez Bujanda cellars in Oyon. The Bujanda family bought Finca Antigua in 1998 just as the true potential of the La Mancha region was starting to shine through. The family's vineyards are in the higher parts of la mancha at 2400 feet above sea level. The variation between day and night temperature can be as much as 21 degrees which promotes more pronounced aromatics in the grapes. The wine has a mid ruby-garnet colour with a ripe fruits and soft oak on the nose. Full flavoured with balanced fruit and oak leading to a rich finish with good length and a touch of spice.

Pavillon de Lobre 2007
Pavillon de Lobre 2007 - £5.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Now it's time for your tastebuds to be invigorated by this dazzling NEW Sauvignon-like white. It's bursting with apricot and gooseberry flavours - just the ticket for al fresco drinking. Winemaker Claude Houbart, a local hero whose stunning wines have won 30 medals in the last year alone, uses local speciality Loin de L'Oeil to add roundness and elegance to his mouthwatering Sauvignon Blanc. The results are thoroughly satisfying and memorable! Enticing aromas of lime and gooseberry lead into tongue-tingling, zippy flavours of melon, peach and apricot. Crisp, pristine and a great glassful for outdoor sipping.

Champs des Princes 2005
Champs des Princes 2005 - £5.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
We're thrilled to offer you a genuine buying coup from the southern French town of Orange, home of the Rhone's most famously evocative red, Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Champs des Princes is a rich, spicy mouthfiller crafted by rising star Ralph Garcin, who learnt under Michel Chapoutier - one of the Rhone's (no, the world's) most famous, highly regarded winemakers. With the ''great concentration, purity and structure'' of the Rhone's must-buy 2005 vintage (Wine Spectator), this oak-aged gem is simply superb value. A perfect partner for the first roast lamb of Spring.