Red Wine between £5.00 and £8.00 per bottle
Las Casas de Vaqueria Merlot 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
When the new owners of Vaqueria took over the estate they found neglected Bordeaux vines from the late 1900s in virtual ruin. Months of painstaking restoration and heavy investment has paid off. The vineyards have returned to their former glory and are now producing exceptionally ripe, concentrated fruit and the property is waiting to gain officially recognised status as an organic producer. ''Ripe plum and blackberry fruit flavours with a touch of vanilla and spice. Will partner well with herb-crusted roast lamb or meaty pasta dishes.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
When the new owners of Vaqueria took over the estate they found neglected Bordeaux vines from the late 1900s in virtual ruin. Months of painstaking restoration and heavy investment has paid off. The vineyards have returned to their former glory and are now producing exceptionally ripe, concentrated fruit and the property is waiting to gain officially recognised status as an organic producer. ''Ripe plum and blackberry fruit flavours with a touch of vanilla and spice. Will partner well with herb-crusted roast lamb or meaty pasta dishes.''
Vi?a Tarapaca Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Tim Atkin of The Observer recently noted that ''Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon is without doubt one of the New World's great bargains''. Well, this particular example comes from the exceptional Vi?a Tarapaca estate AND the 2007 vintage - looking to be one of the Maipo Valley's finest ... you can be sure you're in for a REAL treat! Conditions in 2007 were cooler than normal, giving the grapes a longer ripening season ... a sure sign of an outstanding harvest and a good indicator of rich, flavour-packed reds. Give Tarapaca's highly skilled winemaker Cristian Molina a harvest like that, and you know you're in for something extra-special. Fastidious attention to detail gave Cristian one of the juiciest Cabernets he's ever produced. With credentials like this it's sure to sell out fast - order yours now! ''Deep ruby red in colour, with delicious ripe berry fruit aromas plus classic Cabernet hints of mint leaf. Intense layers of fresh blackcurrant and damson. No oak, just pure, vibrant fruit.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Tim Atkin of The Observer recently noted that ''Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon is without doubt one of the New World's great bargains''. Well, this particular example comes from the exceptional Vi?a Tarapaca estate AND the 2007 vintage - looking to be one of the Maipo Valley's finest ... you can be sure you're in for a REAL treat! Conditions in 2007 were cooler than normal, giving the grapes a longer ripening season ... a sure sign of an outstanding harvest and a good indicator of rich, flavour-packed reds. Give Tarapaca's highly skilled winemaker Cristian Molina a harvest like that, and you know you're in for something extra-special. Fastidious attention to detail gave Cristian one of the juiciest Cabernets he's ever produced. With credentials like this it's sure to sell out fast - order yours now! ''Deep ruby red in colour, with delicious ripe berry fruit aromas plus classic Cabernet hints of mint leaf. Intense layers of fresh blackcurrant and damson. No oak, just pure, vibrant fruit.''
Barooga Station Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Classic Bordeaux blend blackcurrant-rich Cabernet plus soft, succulent Merlot crafted by that multi-medalled wine wizard of Oz, Sam Trimboli. Sam works hard for his success though he recognises that getting the best from your vines often means knowing when to be 'hands-off'. The innovative estate is a keen supporter of environmentally friendly and economically sustainable vineyard care - and the benefits speak for themselves. ''Inviting bright crimson colour with bags of raspberry, plum and cassis aromas plus a hint of captivating spice. Plenty of smooth fruit flavour and ripe tannins too. Delicious with gourmet pizza or char-grilled lamb cutlets.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Classic Bordeaux blend blackcurrant-rich Cabernet plus soft, succulent Merlot crafted by that multi-medalled wine wizard of Oz, Sam Trimboli. Sam works hard for his success though he recognises that getting the best from your vines often means knowing when to be 'hands-off'. The innovative estate is a keen supporter of environmentally friendly and economically sustainable vineyard care - and the benefits speak for themselves. ''Inviting bright crimson colour with bags of raspberry, plum and cassis aromas plus a hint of captivating spice. Plenty of smooth fruit flavour and ripe tannins too. Delicious with gourmet pizza or char-grilled lamb cutlets.''
Don Cayetano Merlot 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
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 find in this joyous, richly plummy new Merlot. It's made by Don Cayetano, certainly one of the best-value estates in Chile. The Don Cayetano story began when the family 'rescued' prime, high altitude vineyards from an old estate in the Colchagua Valley. They went on to plant Sauvignon, Cabernet, Merlot and other internationally adored grape varieties. Decades later, under the direction of expert winemaker Luis Felipe Edwards, Don Cayetano is ''one of Colchagua Valley's strongest projects'' (Wine International), and you can now enjoy the rewards of all the family's hard work - and the bounties of a perfect harvest ... ''Deep ruby in colour, with intense strawberry and plum fruit aromas. Delightfully smooth and full, it's great enjoyed on its own or with grilled meats and pasta dishes.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
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 find in this joyous, richly plummy new Merlot. It's made by Don Cayetano, certainly one of the best-value estates in Chile. The Don Cayetano story began when the family 'rescued' prime, high altitude vineyards from an old estate in the Colchagua Valley. They went on to plant Sauvignon, Cabernet, Merlot and other internationally adored grape varieties. Decades later, under the direction of expert winemaker Luis Felipe Edwards, Don Cayetano is ''one of Colchagua Valley's strongest projects'' (Wine International), and you can now enjoy the rewards of all the family's hard work - and the bounties of a perfect harvest ... ''Deep ruby in colour, with intense strawberry and plum fruit aromas. Delightfully smooth and full, it's great enjoyed on its own or with grilled meats and pasta dishes.''
Ramon Roqueta Tempranillo 2006 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Winemakers in the mountains of Pla de Bages since 1199, the Roqueta family are blessed with incredibly healthy, high-altitude fruit. You'll note straight away the vibrant colour of this silkily smooth, oak-aged Tempranillo. Today the 12th century property is renowned in northern Spain for the quality of its wines. Indeed the Roqueta name features on the star-studded list of Spain's El Bulli - widely held to be one of the world's finest restaurants. Rich aromas and flavours of redcurrant and bramble. Mouthfilling texture and great concentration. Look too for notes of vanilla pods, spicy cloves and supple tannins. Perfect for meaty tapas dishes, mature cheeses and charcuterie.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Winemakers in the mountains of Pla de Bages since 1199, the Roqueta family are blessed with incredibly healthy, high-altitude fruit. You'll note straight away the vibrant colour of this silkily smooth, oak-aged Tempranillo. Today the 12th century property is renowned in northern Spain for the quality of its wines. Indeed the Roqueta name features on the star-studded list of Spain's El Bulli - widely held to be one of the world's finest restaurants. Rich aromas and flavours of redcurrant and bramble. Mouthfilling texture and great concentration. Look too for notes of vanilla pods, spicy cloves and supple tannins. Perfect for meaty tapas dishes, mature cheeses and charcuterie.
Ramirez de Velazco Bonarda Shiraz 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Argentina certainly knows how to make richly textured, fruit-packed red wines that perfectly compliment a chargrilled steak ... after all, it's their national dish! Little surprise, then, that this dark, smoky red features on the wine lists of many exclusive ''parillada'' restaurants (traditional Argentinian grill houses) in Buenos Aires. The vineyards when this berry-fruit gem was made lie in the Famatina Valley, of ''Valley of Fire'' as it's known in the region. Famous for the intensity of its sunlight and super-low rainfall, this high-altitude site is perfect for red winemaking. Vibrant, deeply flavoured wine with mouthfuls of raspberry, black cherry and spiced plum, and plentiful black pepper notes from the Shiraz. Pair with ... well, what else but a thick, juicy steak?!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Argentina certainly knows how to make richly textured, fruit-packed red wines that perfectly compliment a chargrilled steak ... after all, it's their national dish! Little surprise, then, that this dark, smoky red features on the wine lists of many exclusive ''parillada'' restaurants (traditional Argentinian grill houses) in Buenos Aires. The vineyards when this berry-fruit gem was made lie in the Famatina Valley, of ''Valley of Fire'' as it's known in the region. Famous for the intensity of its sunlight and super-low rainfall, this high-altitude site is perfect for red winemaking. Vibrant, deeply flavoured wine with mouthfuls of raspberry, black cherry and spiced plum, and plentiful black pepper notes from the Shiraz. Pair with ... well, what else but a thick, juicy steak?!
Alto Los Romeros Shiraz 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Chilean wine continues to improve ... Shiraz performed outstandingly, showing complexity and elegance'' says Decanter magazine ... it's small wonder, then, that Luis Felipe Edwards scooped a whopping 24 awards last year for his intense 2006 Shiraz. What gives Alto Los Romeros such incredible concentration of flavour are the Colchagua Valley vineyards where the Shiraz vines are grown. Here warm, sunny days and cool nights - the temperature variation can reach 20 degrees Celsius - give pure fruit flavours and crisp acidity in the grapes, something of a trademark for wines from this region of Chile. 2007 was a terrific vintage for Chile and Luis Felipe Edwards fully expects this new vintage to do even better than the last. As he said of his dark, lip-staining spicy Shiraz ''the results are magnificent - deep colour, intense aromas and soft, rounded fruit.'' Delicious! ''With its rich, spicy, bramble fruit flavours this wine is a joy to drink on its own. Its gentle smokiness also makes it a sure-fire winner with herby sausages and mash, lamb chops or casseroles.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Chilean wine continues to improve ... Shiraz performed outstandingly, showing complexity and elegance'' says Decanter magazine ... it's small wonder, then, that Luis Felipe Edwards scooped a whopping 24 awards last year for his intense 2006 Shiraz. What gives Alto Los Romeros such incredible concentration of flavour are the Colchagua Valley vineyards where the Shiraz vines are grown. Here warm, sunny days and cool nights - the temperature variation can reach 20 degrees Celsius - give pure fruit flavours and crisp acidity in the grapes, something of a trademark for wines from this region of Chile. 2007 was a terrific vintage for Chile and Luis Felipe Edwards fully expects this new vintage to do even better than the last. As he said of his dark, lip-staining spicy Shiraz ''the results are magnificent - deep colour, intense aromas and soft, rounded fruit.'' Delicious! ''With its rich, spicy, bramble fruit flavours this wine is a joy to drink on its own. Its gentle smokiness also makes it a sure-fire winner with herby sausages and mash, lamb chops or casseroles.''
Vi?a Tarapaca Merlot 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Located in the Maipo valley, Vi?a Tarapaca is undoubtedly one of the most stunning and exciting wineries in Chile. The magnificent estate is blessed with a beautiful old colonial house nestled in the middle of a horseshoe-shaped vineyard. It also has a big headstart over other estates ... with a star winemaker and vines planted from original Bordeaux rootstock. Their chocolaty, silky-smooth, pure Merlot inspires terrific loyalty ... so make sure you order yours now while stocks last! ''Deeply coloured with ripe blackberry and spice aromas and a hint of black pepper. The rich fruit flavours and soft, round tannins make for an easy-drinking wine great on its own, or with pasta and superb company.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Located in the Maipo valley, Vi?a Tarapaca is undoubtedly one of the most stunning and exciting wineries in Chile. The magnificent estate is blessed with a beautiful old colonial house nestled in the middle of a horseshoe-shaped vineyard. It also has a big headstart over other estates ... with a star winemaker and vines planted from original Bordeaux rootstock. Their chocolaty, silky-smooth, pure Merlot inspires terrific loyalty ... so make sure you order yours now while stocks last! ''Deeply coloured with ripe blackberry and spice aromas and a hint of black pepper. The rich fruit flavours and soft, round tannins make for an easy-drinking wine great on its own, or with pasta and superb company.''
Merlot Reserve de Villecours 2006 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Savour this exclusive blend made for us by Benoit Blancheton - one of France's most illustrious winemakers. Benoit has made wine in some of the country's best vineyards including Clos de l'Oratoire in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, where his wine was awarded an impressive 93-points by Robert Parker. Made from premium Merlot grapes from the famed Languedoc region of La Clape - which according to Jancis Robinson has ''one of the most tasteable terroirs anywhere'' - this soft and silken red is brimming with smoky fruit character. Elegant and refined, it would be a great partner to roast lamb or herby sausages.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Savour this exclusive blend made for us by Benoit Blancheton - one of France's most illustrious winemakers. Benoit has made wine in some of the country's best vineyards including Clos de l'Oratoire in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, where his wine was awarded an impressive 93-points by Robert Parker. Made from premium Merlot grapes from the famed Languedoc region of La Clape - which according to Jancis Robinson has ''one of the most tasteable terroirs anywhere'' - this soft and silken red is brimming with smoky fruit character. Elegant and refined, it would be a great partner to roast lamb or herby sausages.
Drakenskloof Pinotage 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
For those of you yet to be seduced by rich, serious, spice infused Pinotage, this fine release from the award-winning Spier estate is a fine introduction to South Africa's star grape. It hails from rugged vineyards in the Western Cape, where scorching days give way to cool nights - and as any winemaker will tell you, this huge contrast of climate produces strikingly intense fruit. In the hands of Frans Smit, it delivers a red of rare power. ''Deep dark ruby in colour with spicy cherry and plum aromas and a generous, almost chewy mouthful of succulent black fruit and smooth oaky richness. A blockbuster BBQ red!''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
For those of you yet to be seduced by rich, serious, spice infused Pinotage, this fine release from the award-winning Spier estate is a fine introduction to South Africa's star grape. It hails from rugged vineyards in the Western Cape, where scorching days give way to cool nights - and as any winemaker will tell you, this huge contrast of climate produces strikingly intense fruit. In the hands of Frans Smit, it delivers a red of rare power. ''Deep dark ruby in colour with spicy cherry and plum aromas and a generous, almost chewy mouthful of succulent black fruit and smooth oaky richness. A blockbuster BBQ red!''
Big Hat Merlot 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Winemaker Alvaro Arriagada is as famous for making great value wines as he is for never taking off his big hat! He claims the hat is essential for protecting him from the bright sun that shines over his vineyard in Chile's beautiful Maule valley. Abundant sunshine is key to making the grapes ripe and juicy enough for his flavour-packed wine. This fantastic Merlot is entirely unoaked to allow the clean fruit-driven style shine through - you're guaranteed to adore it! Bright ruby red in colour, the wine is jam-packed with plum, cassis and chocolate flavours. Perfect as a glass on its own or with spaghetti bolognaise or pizza.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Winemaker Alvaro Arriagada is as famous for making great value wines as he is for never taking off his big hat! He claims the hat is essential for protecting him from the bright sun that shines over his vineyard in Chile's beautiful Maule valley. Abundant sunshine is key to making the grapes ripe and juicy enough for his flavour-packed wine. This fantastic Merlot is entirely unoaked to allow the clean fruit-driven style shine through - you're guaranteed to adore it! Bright ruby red in colour, the wine is jam-packed with plum, cassis and chocolate flavours. Perfect as a glass on its own or with spaghetti bolognaise or pizza.
Las Casas de Vaqueria Carmenere 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
If you love good Merlot you will love this soft, intensely plummy red. Made from 100% hand-harvested Carmenere (a Chilean speciality) from high-altitude vineyards of the Donoso estate - every vintage has scooped first prize at some of the world's most illustrious wine competitions. And 2007 promises to be the best vintage yet! An extremely hot summer meant that grapes were ripened to perfection - ideal for producing rich, flavour-packed wines of incredible concentration. Deep purple colour and aromas of ripe plums and cinnamon. Spicy damson and blackberry flavour alongside earthy, savoury notes. Lovely Summer sipper that will stand up to all kinds of barbecued meats from sausages to steaks and lamb kebabs
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
If you love good Merlot you will love this soft, intensely plummy red. Made from 100% hand-harvested Carmenere (a Chilean speciality) from high-altitude vineyards of the Donoso estate - every vintage has scooped first prize at some of the world's most illustrious wine competitions. And 2007 promises to be the best vintage yet! An extremely hot summer meant that grapes were ripened to perfection - ideal for producing rich, flavour-packed wines of incredible concentration. Deep purple colour and aromas of ripe plums and cinnamon. Spicy damson and blackberry flavour alongside earthy, savoury notes. Lovely Summer sipper that will stand up to all kinds of barbecued meats from sausages to steaks and lamb kebabs
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.''
Chilean Cleanskin Shiraz 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Cleanskins, as so many of you have discovered, are top quality excess wines with no-frills packaging and deliciously low prices! Until now, these well-kept local secrets have usually only been found in Australia. But if you visit the world's vineyards DIRECT, as we've always done, amazing wines are waiting to be unearthed! Today's NOW or NEVER cleanskin - our first from Chile - is very special indeed: It's astonishing value (even by Chile's standards) and it's made with Shiraz - Chile's red grape of the moment. Winemaker Rafael Tirado is renowned for his ''ability to craft wines of very good quality'' (Wine Spectator). And what a vintage! ... one of the BEST EVER say Chile's top winemakers. Taste for yourself NOW. Rafael's wines regularly sell for up to three times this price. Order straight away! Deeply coloured, with intense aromas of blueberry and pepper - then a delicious velvety mouthful, packed with ripe, spicy, bramble fruits. Lovely long, lingering finish. More than smooth enough to enjoy on its own - and a great match for Spring lamb.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Cleanskins, as so many of you have discovered, are top quality excess wines with no-frills packaging and deliciously low prices! Until now, these well-kept local secrets have usually only been found in Australia. But if you visit the world's vineyards DIRECT, as we've always done, amazing wines are waiting to be unearthed! Today's NOW or NEVER cleanskin - our first from Chile - is very special indeed: It's astonishing value (even by Chile's standards) and it's made with Shiraz - Chile's red grape of the moment. Winemaker Rafael Tirado is renowned for his ''ability to craft wines of very good quality'' (Wine Spectator). And what a vintage! ... one of the BEST EVER say Chile's top winemakers. Taste for yourself NOW. Rafael's wines regularly sell for up to three times this price. Order straight away! Deeply coloured, with intense aromas of blueberry and pepper - then a delicious velvety mouthful, packed with ripe, spicy, bramble fruits. Lovely long, lingering finish. More than smooth enough to enjoy on its own - and a great match for Spring lamb.