Red Wine from Other Countries between £5.00 and £8.00 per bottle
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.
Fundo Los Naranjos Syrah/Cabernet/Carmenere 2006 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
When this super-ripe red first hit our cellars, it knocked our socks off! Jam-packed with juicy plum and raspberry flavours - this wine gets better and better with every vintage! With Chile's former 'Winemaker of the Year' Adolfo Hurtado at the helm of the production - it's no wonder! Made from a delicious blend of Syrah, Cabernet and Carmenere (a Chilean speciality) this magnificently rich red is guaranteed to impress! Beautiful, deep ruby-black hue, with generous aromas of plums, blackcurrant and ripe raspberry. A concentrated mouthful of ripe fruit, with lovely spice and chocolate hints ... effortlessly smooth.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
When this super-ripe red first hit our cellars, it knocked our socks off! Jam-packed with juicy plum and raspberry flavours - this wine gets better and better with every vintage! With Chile's former 'Winemaker of the Year' Adolfo Hurtado at the helm of the production - it's no wonder! Made from a delicious blend of Syrah, Cabernet and Carmenere (a Chilean speciality) this magnificently rich red is guaranteed to impress! Beautiful, deep ruby-black hue, with generous aromas of plums, blackcurrant and ripe raspberry. A concentrated mouthful of ripe fruit, with lovely spice and chocolate hints ... effortlessly smooth.
Tenca Tree Shiraz 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Great news for Chile fans! A silky-smooth, velvet cushion of a NEW red has arrived in our cellars - it's from ''one of Chile's best wine producers'' (Peter Richards, The Wines of Chile) ... made with the country's most exciting red grape - Shiraz - AND in a vintage many are calling Chile's finest ever! With 77 awards in the last year alone (dozens of Golds and International Trophies among them) winemaker Matias Rios and his team are in Chile's premier league. And their obsession with quality is matched only by their commitment to the environment ... geese gobble up pests from the soils in the vineyards and all the workers use bicycles to get around. Add to this premium Shiraz grapes from 30-year-old vines and what Chilean winemakers are calling ''the best harvest so far'' (Casillero del Diablo's Marcelo Papa) and you have a recipe for a truly outstanding wine ... you'll love it! ''Enticing aromas of smoky, wild berry lead into BIG smooth flavours of ripe cassis, blueberry, plum and chocolate - then a lengthy mocha and vanilla finish. This is very good indeed! Smooth and full enough to enjoy on its own ... and terrific with char-grilled red meats.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Great news for Chile fans! A silky-smooth, velvet cushion of a NEW red has arrived in our cellars - it's from ''one of Chile's best wine producers'' (Peter Richards, The Wines of Chile) ... made with the country's most exciting red grape - Shiraz - AND in a vintage many are calling Chile's finest ever! With 77 awards in the last year alone (dozens of Golds and International Trophies among them) winemaker Matias Rios and his team are in Chile's premier league. And their obsession with quality is matched only by their commitment to the environment ... geese gobble up pests from the soils in the vineyards and all the workers use bicycles to get around. Add to this premium Shiraz grapes from 30-year-old vines and what Chilean winemakers are calling ''the best harvest so far'' (Casillero del Diablo's Marcelo Papa) and you have a recipe for a truly outstanding wine ... you'll love it! ''Enticing aromas of smoky, wild berry lead into BIG smooth flavours of ripe cassis, blueberry, plum and chocolate - then a lengthy mocha and vanilla finish. This is very good indeed! Smooth and full enough to enjoy on its own ... and terrific with char-grilled red meats.''
Vale do Bomfim 2004 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Symington have been shipping port since 1882. They have always made a small quantity of red table wine - but it is seldom seen beyond their own dining room. Now, for the first time this great, unfortified and affordable red is available exclusively for you! The wine takes its name from one of the family's prestige vineyards in the spectacular Douro Valley, Dow's Quinta do Bomfim, source of much of the fruit for this wine. Deep cherry colour and a smoky, savoury nose. Really juicy and fruit-packed with a hint of Port-like richness and depth.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Symington have been shipping port since 1882. They have always made a small quantity of red table wine - but it is seldom seen beyond their own dining room. Now, for the first time this great, unfortified and affordable red is available exclusively for you! The wine takes its name from one of the family's prestige vineyards in the spectacular Douro Valley, Dow's Quinta do Bomfim, source of much of the fruit for this wine. Deep cherry colour and a smoky, savoury nose. Really juicy and fruit-packed with a hint of Port-like richness and depth.
Estampilla Malbec 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Made from premium Malbec grapes grown high in the hills of the Famantina Valley, this stunning red is one of the best value wines around. The name Estampilla refers to the stamp of approval that chief winemaker Rodolfo Griguol has given this sumptuous gem. Assisted by his 85-year old father, Rodolfo makes great value reds packed with ripe berry flavours. And 2007 looks to be the best vintage yet! A hotter-than-usual Summer provided a bumper crop of extra-ripe grapes - perfect for making flavour-rich wines packed with concentration. Few would deny that this ancient Bordeaux variety has proved to be Argentina's secret weapon, ''producing distinguished wines with real international appeal ... sturdy, full-bodied and in the right hands produces wines with chocolaty polish and class'' (The Times). Deep red in colour with smoky, clove spice aromas drift up from the glass whilst the mouthfilling palate has plenty of ripe berry fruits, smooth tannins and a lovely fresh minty finish. A perfect partner for rich winter stews and roasted vegetables.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Made from premium Malbec grapes grown high in the hills of the Famantina Valley, this stunning red is one of the best value wines around. The name Estampilla refers to the stamp of approval that chief winemaker Rodolfo Griguol has given this sumptuous gem. Assisted by his 85-year old father, Rodolfo makes great value reds packed with ripe berry flavours. And 2007 looks to be the best vintage yet! A hotter-than-usual Summer provided a bumper crop of extra-ripe grapes - perfect for making flavour-rich wines packed with concentration. Few would deny that this ancient Bordeaux variety has proved to be Argentina's secret weapon, ''producing distinguished wines with real international appeal ... sturdy, full-bodied and in the right hands produces wines with chocolaty polish and class'' (The Times). Deep red in colour with smoky, clove spice aromas drift up from the glass whilst the mouthfilling palate has plenty of ripe berry fruits, smooth tannins and a lovely fresh minty finish. A perfect partner for rich winter stews and roasted vegetables.
Berton Open Basket Shiraz Cabernet 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Direct from old friend Bob Berton's brand new boutique winery, this delicious Shiraz Cabernet blend is an Aussie classic! Named after the hot air balloons that float above Bob's picturesque vineyards, this silken red is packed with exciting berry-fruit flavours that you're guaranteed to love! Working as chief winemaker at some of Australia's finest estates has obviously taught Bob a thing or two about making world-class wine - as this flavoursome red shows. Inky-black in colour and brimming with generous layers of blackberry, mocha and nutmeg - an excellent partner to roast beef. Enjoy!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Direct from old friend Bob Berton's brand new boutique winery, this delicious Shiraz Cabernet blend is an Aussie classic! Named after the hot air balloons that float above Bob's picturesque vineyards, this silken red is packed with exciting berry-fruit flavours that you're guaranteed to love! Working as chief winemaker at some of Australia's finest estates has obviously taught Bob a thing or two about making world-class wine - as this flavoursome red shows. Inky-black in colour and brimming with generous layers of blackberry, mocha and nutmeg - an excellent partner to roast beef. Enjoy!
The Trading Post Bonarda Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This exciting new discovery comes from the remote Famatina Valley, (a full 16 hours' drive across the desert from Buenos Aires). Locals have long known that the quality of their fruit, grown in tiny plots, was good enough to make world-class wines, BUT it wasn't until 2007, when they pooled their very finest grapes that it's been possible. It was a fantastic vintage - and results are seriously impressive. Bonarda again features. ''Star grape'' (The Guardian)Bonarda with a lick of cassis-laden Cabernet Sauvignon produces a red with real depth and elegance - you'll love it. Smooth, ripe and vibrant, with juicy mouthfuls of cherry and spiced oak. Delicious as a glass on its own or with lasagne or pizza.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This exciting new discovery comes from the remote Famatina Valley, (a full 16 hours' drive across the desert from Buenos Aires). Locals have long known that the quality of their fruit, grown in tiny plots, was good enough to make world-class wines, BUT it wasn't until 2007, when they pooled their very finest grapes that it's been possible. It was a fantastic vintage - and results are seriously impressive. Bonarda again features. ''Star grape'' (The Guardian)Bonarda with a lick of cassis-laden Cabernet Sauvignon produces a red with real depth and elegance - you'll love it. Smooth, ripe and vibrant, with juicy mouthfuls of cherry and spiced oak. Delicious as a glass on its own or with lasagne or pizza.
Berton Hermit's View Shiraz 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Dynamic winemaker, Bob Berton, has left behind some of Australia's finest estates to branch out on his own - setting up his own boutique winery. Bob's been a mate for 20 years so gives us best prices from his new winery (a famous hermit lived in the hills here). He still rides a Harley and loves to thrill customers with full-throttle reds like this. ''Deeply-coloured with wonderful black cherry, blackberry and sweet toasty oak aromas. Rich. intense fruit flavours and a dash of spice. Enjoy with hearty dishes.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Dynamic winemaker, Bob Berton, has left behind some of Australia's finest estates to branch out on his own - setting up his own boutique winery. Bob's been a mate for 20 years so gives us best prices from his new winery (a famous hermit lived in the hills here). He still rides a Harley and loves to thrill customers with full-throttle reds like this. ''Deeply-coloured with wonderful black cherry, blackberry and sweet toasty oak aromas. Rich. intense fruit flavours and a dash of spice. Enjoy with hearty dishes.''
Don Cayetano Carmenere 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The abundance of sunshine in Chile's Colchagua Valley allows the grape to thrive ... combined with the expertise of Luis Felipe Edwards and his team at Don Cayetano - ''one of Colchagua Valley's strongest projects (Wine International) - the resulting wines are deliciously full yet soft, bursting with ripe, dark fruit flavours. And 2007 is being described as the best vintage yet! This Carmenere is even richer than normal, with huge amounts of ripe plum and damson fruit. Rich and smooth, with plenty of red and blackberry fruit flavours which linger on and on ... finishing with a hint of spice, this great value red is a winner with garlic-roasted lamb, spicy empanadas (a Chilean version of pasty) ... or simply enjoy on its own!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The abundance of sunshine in Chile's Colchagua Valley allows the grape to thrive ... combined with the expertise of Luis Felipe Edwards and his team at Don Cayetano - ''one of Colchagua Valley's strongest projects (Wine International) - the resulting wines are deliciously full yet soft, bursting with ripe, dark fruit flavours. And 2007 is being described as the best vintage yet! This Carmenere is even richer than normal, with huge amounts of ripe plum and damson fruit. Rich and smooth, with plenty of red and blackberry fruit flavours which linger on and on ... finishing with a hint of spice, this great value red is a winner with garlic-roasted lamb, spicy empanadas (a Chilean version of pasty) ... or simply enjoy on its own!
Domain Saint Orban Merlot 2006 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This sumptuous red is named in honour of Saint Orban - a pope who was martyred in AD 230 and is the patron saint of vine growers, protecting the fruit from frost. And he certainly seems to have been looking particularly favourably on this vintage! In 2006, a late, sun-soaked Summer and early Autumn provided perfect conditions for grapes to flourish. The cellar, built in 1820, proves with this flavour-packed gem that Hungary (so long an insider's tip) is producing serious reds that exhibit a claret-like elegance, but for a fraction of the price! Aromatic and concentrated with bags of lovely bright red fruit flavours and sumptuous, sweet tannins. Delicious with lamb chops and rosemary. Comes with our highest recommendation!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This sumptuous red is named in honour of Saint Orban - a pope who was martyred in AD 230 and is the patron saint of vine growers, protecting the fruit from frost. And he certainly seems to have been looking particularly favourably on this vintage! In 2006, a late, sun-soaked Summer and early Autumn provided perfect conditions for grapes to flourish. The cellar, built in 1820, proves with this flavour-packed gem that Hungary (so long an insider's tip) is producing serious reds that exhibit a claret-like elegance, but for a fraction of the price! Aromatic and concentrated with bags of lovely bright red fruit flavours and sumptuous, sweet tannins. Delicious with lamb chops and rosemary. Comes with our highest recommendation!
Grand Gaillard Merlot 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Nestled in a quiet corner of the Dordogne - right next door to Bordeaux's illustrious Saint Emilion region - Grand Gaillard has, for many years, offered reliability and superb value for money. Hence why it's the bestselling Merlot in our history! This spectacular 2007 vintage is the tastiest yet - and with hot new winemaker Lionel Condeau at the helm, it's no wonder! His enthusiasm and commitment to quality deserves mention - like green harvesting, which removes all but the healthiest fruit weeks before harvesting ... leaving vines to focus on fewer grapes. Yields down ... but quality sky-high! Seductively rich with aromas of plums, damsons and redcurrants. The fleshy richness and succulence that claret lovers adore, and a long, fruit-filled finish. A superb value alternative to Bordeaux!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Nestled in a quiet corner of the Dordogne - right next door to Bordeaux's illustrious Saint Emilion region - Grand Gaillard has, for many years, offered reliability and superb value for money. Hence why it's the bestselling Merlot in our history! This spectacular 2007 vintage is the tastiest yet - and with hot new winemaker Lionel Condeau at the helm, it's no wonder! His enthusiasm and commitment to quality deserves mention - like green harvesting, which removes all but the healthiest fruit weeks before harvesting ... leaving vines to focus on fewer grapes. Yields down ... but quality sky-high! Seductively rich with aromas of plums, damsons and redcurrants. The fleshy richness and succulence that claret lovers adore, and a long, fruit-filled finish. A superb value alternative to Bordeaux!
The Barbarian Shiraz Barbera 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
A mouthfilling combination of spicy Shiraz and a dash of cherry-scented Barbera - this blockbusting red is the latest arrival from Bob Berton's boutique winery. Originally from Italy, Barbera is a deliciously juicy grape that flourishes in the sun-soaked vineyards of Australia. Despite this, it's still extremely rare and Bob remains one of the leading pioneers of the variety! Deep crimson in colour, with a full and fragrant nose invoking wild blackberry, forest fruits, exotic spices and Turkish coffee aromas. The palate is a hedonist's delight with full black damson and kirsch flavours. Drink with pan-fried venison, cottage pie and a slow-cooked lamb or beef stew.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
A mouthfilling combination of spicy Shiraz and a dash of cherry-scented Barbera - this blockbusting red is the latest arrival from Bob Berton's boutique winery. Originally from Italy, Barbera is a deliciously juicy grape that flourishes in the sun-soaked vineyards of Australia. Despite this, it's still extremely rare and Bob remains one of the leading pioneers of the variety! Deep crimson in colour, with a full and fragrant nose invoking wild blackberry, forest fruits, exotic spices and Turkish coffee aromas. The palate is a hedonist's delight with full black damson and kirsch flavours. Drink with pan-fried venison, cottage pie and a slow-cooked lamb or beef stew.
Las Casas Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Located high in the hills of Chile's sun-soaked Maule valley, where huge day and night temperature variations (some 20 degrees celsius!) give grapes a superb intensity of fruit flavours and crisp acidity, unique to Chilean Cabernet. And 2007 is one of Chile's best vintages yet - ''the quality is great'' says Wine Spectator - and the wines from this stunning year are hallmarked by concentration and elegance ... qualities which you'll soon taste in this indulgently rich Cabernet. Smooth and juicy with plenty of fresh black and red currant fruit flavour, laden with toasty spice and mint. Superb as a mouthfilling glass on its own, or with an assortment of roasted meats.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Located high in the hills of Chile's sun-soaked Maule valley, where huge day and night temperature variations (some 20 degrees celsius!) give grapes a superb intensity of fruit flavours and crisp acidity, unique to Chilean Cabernet. And 2007 is one of Chile's best vintages yet - ''the quality is great'' says Wine Spectator - and the wines from this stunning year are hallmarked by concentration and elegance ... qualities which you'll soon taste in this indulgently rich Cabernet. Smooth and juicy with plenty of fresh black and red currant fruit flavour, laden with toasty spice and mint. Superb as a mouthfilling glass on its own, or with an assortment of roasted meats.
Palacio del Conde Gran Reserva 2001 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
No time to lose! We've an exciting discovery to share with you ... a small parcel of beautifully mature, 2001 Gran Reserva. Palacio del Conde is 100% Tempranillo, from prized 50-year-old vines, patiently aged for three years in fine French oak and four in bottle. Its silky, irresistible flavours have notched up yet another Gold medal for this award-winning winery ... found tucked away in Valencia - a thriving region praised as ''Spain's undiscovered Mediterranean'' (Wine Spectator). Take a look in Spain's leading Pe?in wine guide and you'll find regular mention of this award-winning cellar. What's more 2001 is a real collector's vintage too - officially declared ''excellent'' in Valencia (and 5-stars in Rioja, where you pay double for Gran Reserva of this quality and maturity). Deep cherry red with deliciously complex aromas of forest fruits and vanilla. Mouthcoatingly rich, brimful of ripe, spicy strawberry and mellow, creamy oak. Lovely long finish too. Perfect with a hunk of mature cheese.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
No time to lose! We've an exciting discovery to share with you ... a small parcel of beautifully mature, 2001 Gran Reserva. Palacio del Conde is 100% Tempranillo, from prized 50-year-old vines, patiently aged for three years in fine French oak and four in bottle. Its silky, irresistible flavours have notched up yet another Gold medal for this award-winning winery ... found tucked away in Valencia - a thriving region praised as ''Spain's undiscovered Mediterranean'' (Wine Spectator). Take a look in Spain's leading Pe?in wine guide and you'll find regular mention of this award-winning cellar. What's more 2001 is a real collector's vintage too - officially declared ''excellent'' in Valencia (and 5-stars in Rioja, where you pay double for Gran Reserva of this quality and maturity). Deep cherry red with deliciously complex aromas of forest fruits and vanilla. Mouthcoatingly rich, brimful of ripe, spicy strawberry and mellow, creamy oak. Lovely long finish too. Perfect with a hunk of mature cheese.
Vega Robledo Tempranillo 2006 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Fans of Rioja (and bargain lovers!) take note: this is an essential buy for anyone who likes their reds smooth and packed with ripe berry fruit. La Mancha is one of Spain's rising star regions, producing top value wines that are bursting with flavour. The vineyards here enjoy plenty of sunshine making the vines work hard for their moisture, producing richly concentrated fruit - so it's no wonder that Rioja's top producers are making a beeline for the region! Magnificently rich with bright red fruit aromas and silky raspberry, blackcurrant and blackberry flavours. Enjoy with roast lamb, tapas and pasta dishes
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Fans of Rioja (and bargain lovers!) take note: this is an essential buy for anyone who likes their reds smooth and packed with ripe berry fruit. La Mancha is one of Spain's rising star regions, producing top value wines that are bursting with flavour. The vineyards here enjoy plenty of sunshine making the vines work hard for their moisture, producing richly concentrated fruit - so it's no wonder that Rioja's top producers are making a beeline for the region! Magnificently rich with bright red fruit aromas and silky raspberry, blackcurrant and blackberry flavours. Enjoy with roast lamb, tapas and pasta dishes
Don Elias Garnacha 2006 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Spain's most expensive reds come from Priorat - a remote region of steep, high altitude vineyards. Well, off the beaten track just outside Priorat we found an extraordinary red boasting much of the black, smoothly powerful, juicy flavours that see good Priorats selling out at #15 plus a bottle. The UK press dubbed Don Elias Gil ''a great alternative to ultra-fashionable Priorat'' (The Sunday Times) and, at a third of the price, ''marvellous value for money'' (Scotland on Sunday). The family have crafted reds here since 1842 - Senor Elias Gil had never left his region until 2004! ''Big, spicy, plummy'' wrote The Times of this rich, satisfying red ... mouthfilling, velvety, brimming with bramble, black cherry and ripe strawberry. A great year, too.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Spain's most expensive reds come from Priorat - a remote region of steep, high altitude vineyards. Well, off the beaten track just outside Priorat we found an extraordinary red boasting much of the black, smoothly powerful, juicy flavours that see good Priorats selling out at #15 plus a bottle. The UK press dubbed Don Elias Gil ''a great alternative to ultra-fashionable Priorat'' (The Sunday Times) and, at a third of the price, ''marvellous value for money'' (Scotland on Sunday). The family have crafted reds here since 1842 - Senor Elias Gil had never left his region until 2004! ''Big, spicy, plummy'' wrote The Times of this rich, satisfying red ... mouthfilling, velvety, brimming with bramble, black cherry and ripe strawberry. A great year, too.
Croix des Cabustines 2006 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Introducing a fabulous new release that showcases one of France's greatest styles - rich, dense, smoky Syrah. It's a natural with food - you rarely see the great grape of the Rhone in its pure form at such a low price. La Croix des Cabustines is crafted by Herve Sabadeil, a Syrah expert highly rated by US critic Robert Parker. It's made from premium old-vine AOC Roussillon fruit in a vintage of outstanding quality. 2006 was so good, in fact, that Herve decided to make this wine purely from Syrah (AOC rules dictate that it must be blended) - so Vins de Pays status and a great low price! Deep purple hue with enticing blackcurrant and wild herb aromas. Masses of peppery, dark fruit and a long, warming finish. Perfect with country pates and ripe cheeses.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Introducing a fabulous new release that showcases one of France's greatest styles - rich, dense, smoky Syrah. It's a natural with food - you rarely see the great grape of the Rhone in its pure form at such a low price. La Croix des Cabustines is crafted by Herve Sabadeil, a Syrah expert highly rated by US critic Robert Parker. It's made from premium old-vine AOC Roussillon fruit in a vintage of outstanding quality. 2006 was so good, in fact, that Herve decided to make this wine purely from Syrah (AOC rules dictate that it must be blended) - so Vins de Pays status and a great low price! Deep purple hue with enticing blackcurrant and wild herb aromas. Masses of peppery, dark fruit and a long, warming finish. Perfect with country pates and ripe cheeses.
Las Casas Malbec/Merlot 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This stunning red hails from the award-winning Donoso estate, one of the oldest in Chile's remote Maule Valley. High in the hills of this region, the pure sunshine, abundant water from mountain snowmelt and a cooling draught from the Andes give this wine superb purity of fruit. Malbec is the dark, bold and rich-fruited Bordeaux grape that has made a name for itself in South America. Donoso's gifted winemaker Alvaro Arriagada, one of Chile's rising stars, has crafted a superbly rich Malbec with a healthy splash of soft-berried Merlot to produce a wine that's luscious and wonderfully easy-drinking. ''A wealth of warming plum and damson notes with underlying hints of cinnamon and blackcurrant, make this great with wild mushroom risotto, venison sausages, grilled vegetables with couscous or tomato-based chicken dishes''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This stunning red hails from the award-winning Donoso estate, one of the oldest in Chile's remote Maule Valley. High in the hills of this region, the pure sunshine, abundant water from mountain snowmelt and a cooling draught from the Andes give this wine superb purity of fruit. Malbec is the dark, bold and rich-fruited Bordeaux grape that has made a name for itself in South America. Donoso's gifted winemaker Alvaro Arriagada, one of Chile's rising stars, has crafted a superbly rich Malbec with a healthy splash of soft-berried Merlot to produce a wine that's luscious and wonderfully easy-drinking. ''A wealth of warming plum and damson notes with underlying hints of cinnamon and blackcurrant, make this great with wild mushroom risotto, venison sausages, grilled vegetables with couscous or tomato-based chicken dishes''
Casa del Rio Verde Merlot 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Teeming with generous wild berry aromas, this outstanding red really knocked our socks off when we first tried it! Handcrafted by Chile's 'Winemaker of the Year', Adolfo Hurtado, from small bunches of ripe Merlot grapes, it offers plenty of luscious fruit character at a very wallet-friendly price! Adolfo believes passionately in environmentally friendly methods to care for his vineyards and much of the winery's vines are certified organic. Any live pests that do appear are removed by cellar's flock of geese! Astonishingly intense with lashings of ripe plum-filled character and warming spice. Velvety-smooth mouthful with oodles of concentrated damson, blackberry and strawberry flavours. A perfect accompaniment to hearty lamb stew.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Teeming with generous wild berry aromas, this outstanding red really knocked our socks off when we first tried it! Handcrafted by Chile's 'Winemaker of the Year', Adolfo Hurtado, from small bunches of ripe Merlot grapes, it offers plenty of luscious fruit character at a very wallet-friendly price! Adolfo believes passionately in environmentally friendly methods to care for his vineyards and much of the winery's vines are certified organic. Any live pests that do appear are removed by cellar's flock of geese! Astonishingly intense with lashings of ripe plum-filled character and warming spice. Velvety-smooth mouthful with oodles of concentrated damson, blackberry and strawberry flavours. A perfect accompaniment to hearty lamb stew.
Fundo los Naranjos Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Handcrafted by Chilean wine genius, Adolfo Hurtado from premium Cabernet grapes, this super-smooth red is stacked with layers of berry-rich flavour! Despite only being 36, Adolfo has accumulated more Gold medals and trophies than we have room for here - including Chile's prestigious 'Winemaker of the Year' accolade. Made along the organic lines, this juicy red is overflowing with pure fruit character. Adolfo insists upon using as little mechanical intervention as possible in the estate - his winemaking team cycle to work every day and even use their bikes to ride around the vineyards, checking on the vines! Brilliant ruby red in colour, with generous aromas of plums, blackcurrant and fresh raspberry. A concentrated mouthful of ripe fruit, with lovely spice and chocolate hints ... effortlessly smooth, even for Chile!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Handcrafted by Chilean wine genius, Adolfo Hurtado from premium Cabernet grapes, this super-smooth red is stacked with layers of berry-rich flavour! Despite only being 36, Adolfo has accumulated more Gold medals and trophies than we have room for here - including Chile's prestigious 'Winemaker of the Year' accolade. Made along the organic lines, this juicy red is overflowing with pure fruit character. Adolfo insists upon using as little mechanical intervention as possible in the estate - his winemaking team cycle to work every day and even use their bikes to ride around the vineyards, checking on the vines! Brilliant ruby red in colour, with generous aromas of plums, blackcurrant and fresh raspberry. A concentrated mouthful of ripe fruit, with lovely spice and chocolate hints ... effortlessly smooth, even for Chile!
Gaspard de Besse Merlot 2006 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Handcrafted using the highest quality Merlot grapes, by a fantastic little estate that specialises in producing the premium wines that are helping this corner of Provence - better-known for its rose wines - to develop a real reputation for reds. Sun-soaked 2006 provided ideal conditions for grapes to flourish in this region, producing a wealth of fleshy, plum-filled Merlot berries - ''everything that makes the charm of Provence wines.'' (La Revue du Vin de France). Bright cherry-red in colour with ripe damson and plum flavours and a powerful, peppery nose. Rich and warming on the finish, it's ideal with the strong cheeses of the region.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Handcrafted using the highest quality Merlot grapes, by a fantastic little estate that specialises in producing the premium wines that are helping this corner of Provence - better-known for its rose wines - to develop a real reputation for reds. Sun-soaked 2006 provided ideal conditions for grapes to flourish in this region, producing a wealth of fleshy, plum-filled Merlot berries - ''everything that makes the charm of Provence wines.'' (La Revue du Vin de France). Bright cherry-red in colour with ripe damson and plum flavours and a powerful, peppery nose. Rich and warming on the finish, it's ideal with the strong cheeses of the region.