Wine between £8.00 and £12.00 per bottle
Pagos de Tahola Crianza 2004 - £8.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Two generations of the Chavarri family, father Francisco and daughter Ruth run the estate along with winemaker Miguel Lopez Nunez. The house style is based on exuberant fruit from vines grown in some of Rioja's highest vineyards, framed by careful maturation in high-quality French and American oak barrels. Painstaking care is lavished on this superb Crianza. Sourced from the family's own old vineyards, the grapes are hand-harvested to allow the intense fruit flavours to shine through. 12 months' ageing in a judicious blend of new and old French and American oak barrels has given a deliciously soft wine, overflowing with vibrant, succulent bramble and damson fruit. Superb value.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Two generations of the Chavarri family, father Francisco and daughter Ruth run the estate along with winemaker Miguel Lopez Nunez. The house style is based on exuberant fruit from vines grown in some of Rioja's highest vineyards, framed by careful maturation in high-quality French and American oak barrels. Painstaking care is lavished on this superb Crianza. Sourced from the family's own old vineyards, the grapes are hand-harvested to allow the intense fruit flavours to shine through. 12 months' ageing in a judicious blend of new and old French and American oak barrels has given a deliciously soft wine, overflowing with vibrant, succulent bramble and damson fruit. Superb value.
Visionario 2006 - £8.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This elegant, highly complex Italian find is normally reserved for the finest restaurants of Milan and Venice. Made from tiny parcels of fine grapes such as Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Malvasia, this food-friendly speciality rarely sells for less than #20 a bottle ... but thanks to our great relationship with visionary winemaker and old friend Alessandro Gallici ... today you can enjoy this star for a whole lot less! Enticing aromas of marzipan and wild flowers. Thrillingly fresh with a crisp grapefruit finish. Great choice for fine dining all year round.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This elegant, highly complex Italian find is normally reserved for the finest restaurants of Milan and Venice. Made from tiny parcels of fine grapes such as Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Malvasia, this food-friendly speciality rarely sells for less than #20 a bottle ... but thanks to our great relationship with visionary winemaker and old friend Alessandro Gallici ... today you can enjoy this star for a whole lot less! Enticing aromas of marzipan and wild flowers. Thrillingly fresh with a crisp grapefruit finish. Great choice for fine dining all year round.
Gran Valle de Niebla Viognier 2006 - £8.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This enchanting 100% Viognier comes from Chile's Winemaker of the Year, Adolfo Hurtado. A winemaking legend, Adolfo's was the first vineyard in Chile to grow Viognier - the grape behind the Rhone's finest whites - and he has truly mastered the art! ''Beautiful golden colour with billowing aromas of apricots, fresh peaches and citrus zest. Crisp and refreshing, the mouthwatering flavours unravel to reveal a spicy, minerally finish. This is a Viognier to talk about! Delicious served with oriental food.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This enchanting 100% Viognier comes from Chile's Winemaker of the Year, Adolfo Hurtado. A winemaking legend, Adolfo's was the first vineyard in Chile to grow Viognier - the grape behind the Rhone's finest whites - and he has truly mastered the art! ''Beautiful golden colour with billowing aromas of apricots, fresh peaches and citrus zest. Crisp and refreshing, the mouthwatering flavours unravel to reveal a spicy, minerally finish. This is a Viognier to talk about! Delicious served with oriental food.''
The Gooseberry Bush Colombard Sauvignon Blanc Riesling 2006 - £8.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Do not miss this! ''One of Australia's most talented and innovative winemakers'' says Oz Clarke, ''Always excellent - 5 STARS'' adds James Halliday, of the estate and husband-and-wife team behind this zesty, aromatic and unique white gem. Once again, this incredible deal necessitated a vow of silence on our part as to the true identity of the estate - they couldn't risk such a low price undermining their upmarket status. The rare combination of three intensely flavoured varieties makes for such a delightfully refreshing, very moreish aperitif you'll want to it enjoy time and time again. Take all you can! Zingy lime and fresh melon aromas. Crisp, racy citrus, stone fruit and apple blossom - absolutely delicious on its own or with seafood, fish, salads and white meat dishes
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Do not miss this! ''One of Australia's most talented and innovative winemakers'' says Oz Clarke, ''Always excellent - 5 STARS'' adds James Halliday, of the estate and husband-and-wife team behind this zesty, aromatic and unique white gem. Once again, this incredible deal necessitated a vow of silence on our part as to the true identity of the estate - they couldn't risk such a low price undermining their upmarket status. The rare combination of three intensely flavoured varieties makes for such a delightfully refreshing, very moreish aperitif you'll want to it enjoy time and time again. Take all you can! Zingy lime and fresh melon aromas. Crisp, racy citrus, stone fruit and apple blossom - absolutely delicious on its own or with seafood, fish, salads and white meat dishes
Andrew Garrett Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2006 - £8.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This leading Aussie winery produces ''excellent wine - at great value'' (James Halliday) and is among a diligent few who can bring out the best from Sauvignon in the Aussie heat. Veterans of the Australian wine industry - Stephen Obst and Ivan Limb - have over the years worked for some of the biggest names in Oz, but have now decided to go solo. Andrew Garrett Sauvignon is made purely from grapes grown at their own vineyard on the tough, rocky soil of Waikeri. This crisp, succulent gem is a match for pricier New Zealand rivals, tangy and rich with a lovely balance of fresh lime, peach notes and a slightly spicy edge. Enjoy as an aperitif or serve chilled with a tomato and goats cheese tart.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This leading Aussie winery produces ''excellent wine - at great value'' (James Halliday) and is among a diligent few who can bring out the best from Sauvignon in the Aussie heat. Veterans of the Australian wine industry - Stephen Obst and Ivan Limb - have over the years worked for some of the biggest names in Oz, but have now decided to go solo. Andrew Garrett Sauvignon is made purely from grapes grown at their own vineyard on the tough, rocky soil of Waikeri. This crisp, succulent gem is a match for pricier New Zealand rivals, tangy and rich with a lovely balance of fresh lime, peach notes and a slightly spicy edge. Enjoy as an aperitif or serve chilled with a tomato and goats cheese tart.
Gran Valle de Niebla Sauvignon Blanc 2006 - £8.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Here's a white of fabulous intensity and distinction from the remarkably talented Adolfo Hurtado, whose dedication to innovation and quality has earnt him worldwide acclaim as one of the finest winemakers in Chile. As a result, his top cuvees can command upward of #15 a bottle! But not for old friends ... we've worked with Adolfo for years, and he's happy to give you first taste of his piercingly fresh Sauvignon. It's made from the fruit of meticulously selected vineyard plots in the Great Valley of Fog (Gran Valle de Niebla) where foggy mornings allow grapes to ripen perfectly, whilst retaining the crisp citrus freshness - a hallmark of world-class Sauvignon. ''Long-lasting flavours of zesty lime and gooseberry. Crisp and pure, it makes an excellent aperitif and excels with grilled fish or salads.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Here's a white of fabulous intensity and distinction from the remarkably talented Adolfo Hurtado, whose dedication to innovation and quality has earnt him worldwide acclaim as one of the finest winemakers in Chile. As a result, his top cuvees can command upward of #15 a bottle! But not for old friends ... we've worked with Adolfo for years, and he's happy to give you first taste of his piercingly fresh Sauvignon. It's made from the fruit of meticulously selected vineyard plots in the Great Valley of Fog (Gran Valle de Niebla) where foggy mornings allow grapes to ripen perfectly, whilst retaining the crisp citrus freshness - a hallmark of world-class Sauvignon. ''Long-lasting flavours of zesty lime and gooseberry. Crisp and pure, it makes an excellent aperitif and excels with grilled fish or salads.''
Domaine de Villegeai 2006 - £8.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Brothers Francois and Michel Quinton have turned little Domaine de Villegeai into a very sought-after Loire name. Celebrated - yet little-known - Coteaux du Giennois sits across the river from Sancerre and offers supreme value. Outstanding quality has seen the area recently awarded Appellation Controlee status, but for now prices remain in your favour. With 2006, a ''terrific vintage'' (Joanna Simon), now's the time to sample this mouthwatering Sauvignon. ''Bright straw colour with leap-from-the-glass aromas of gooseberry and lime and a touch of the flintiness that hallmarks top Loire whites. Concentrated lemon and grapefruit flavours and fresh, minerally notes. A Loire classic to savour ... as an aperitif, or alongside Dover sole and other fine seafood dishes.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Brothers Francois and Michel Quinton have turned little Domaine de Villegeai into a very sought-after Loire name. Celebrated - yet little-known - Coteaux du Giennois sits across the river from Sancerre and offers supreme value. Outstanding quality has seen the area recently awarded Appellation Controlee status, but for now prices remain in your favour. With 2006, a ''terrific vintage'' (Joanna Simon), now's the time to sample this mouthwatering Sauvignon. ''Bright straw colour with leap-from-the-glass aromas of gooseberry and lime and a touch of the flintiness that hallmarks top Loire whites. Concentrated lemon and grapefruit flavours and fresh, minerally notes. A Loire classic to savour ... as an aperitif, or alongside Dover sole and other fine seafood dishes.''
Casella Family Reserve Limited Release Pinot Grigio 2006 - £8.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''The Australian wine scene is now mad about Pinot Grigio,'' writes Jancis Robinson in the FT. Which makes it virtually impossible to bring fantastic parcels back to the UK - unless you have great contacts. Step forward John Casella, a winemaking genius we first met more than a decade ago when he was at Sam Trimboli's 250-medal-a-year Riverina Estate. Now he's running the family winery, where he has a small vineyard of specially planted Pinot Grigio vines from which he crafts this thirst-quenching gem. Apple, pear and lime aromas and floral notes too. Lovely and round with tangy, citrus and grapefruit flavours. Totally dry with complex minerally notes. The perfect partner for aromatic Thai dishes. Rich, concentrated but be warned ... very little to go round, so get in quick.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''The Australian wine scene is now mad about Pinot Grigio,'' writes Jancis Robinson in the FT. Which makes it virtually impossible to bring fantastic parcels back to the UK - unless you have great contacts. Step forward John Casella, a winemaking genius we first met more than a decade ago when he was at Sam Trimboli's 250-medal-a-year Riverina Estate. Now he's running the family winery, where he has a small vineyard of specially planted Pinot Grigio vines from which he crafts this thirst-quenching gem. Apple, pear and lime aromas and floral notes too. Lovely and round with tangy, citrus and grapefruit flavours. Totally dry with complex minerally notes. The perfect partner for aromatic Thai dishes. Rich, concentrated but be warned ... very little to go round, so get in quick.
Chateau de Villenouvette Cuvee de Reserve 2006 - £8.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Chateau de Villenouvette is the most beautiful chateau in Corbieres ... and its wines among the most highly prized. Super-critic Robert Parker described Villenouvette as ''excellent - crammed with layers of blackberries and roasted spices''. It's also BIG news in France ... Le Guide Hachette gave it the highest possible rating - 3 Stars and Coup de Coeur - calling it ''exceptional and complex''. The reason for such high acclaim? A classic blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan from the chateau's antique vines was given extra depth by ageing in fine oak. ''Wonderfully rich, with layer upon layer of blackberries and spice. Delicious now, but will continue to improve for several years to come.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Chateau de Villenouvette is the most beautiful chateau in Corbieres ... and its wines among the most highly prized. Super-critic Robert Parker described Villenouvette as ''excellent - crammed with layers of blackberries and roasted spices''. It's also BIG news in France ... Le Guide Hachette gave it the highest possible rating - 3 Stars and Coup de Coeur - calling it ''exceptional and complex''. The reason for such high acclaim? A classic blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan from the chateau's antique vines was given extra depth by ageing in fine oak. ''Wonderfully rich, with layer upon layer of blackberries and spice. Delicious now, but will continue to improve for several years to come.''
Warburn Estate Oak-aged Merlot 2006 - £8.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Sam added premium Barossa fruit to this lavish Merlot for extra depth of flavour. Rich mouthfuls of plum and damson and creamy layers of oak. Fine tannins too - a Sunday table luxury.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Sam added premium Barossa fruit to this lavish Merlot for extra depth of flavour. Rich mouthfuls of plum and damson and creamy layers of oak. Fine tannins too - a Sunday table luxury.
Harman's Road Chardonnay 2004 - £8.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Fantastic news for bargain hunters, fans of Australia's finest and classic white devotees (Burgundy lovers included) - we've secured a special shipment of premium Western Australian Chardonnay ... at an incredibly low price! ''Margaret River is about finesse and style'' (The Times) and this wine comes from one of the finest estates here. Made using Chardonnay from 14 of Margaret River's best vineyards to make Harman's Road and we reckon it's at the top of its game. Cool sea breezes here keep the fruit mouthwateringly crisp and fresh. And top-quality French oak barrels give the wine a toasty richness that Burgundy fans will adore. ''Deep golden colour with pronounced vanilla and peach aromas. A profusion of tropical fruit flavours, kept in check by a swathe of creamy oak. Wonderful with roast poultry, turkey especially.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Fantastic news for bargain hunters, fans of Australia's finest and classic white devotees (Burgundy lovers included) - we've secured a special shipment of premium Western Australian Chardonnay ... at an incredibly low price! ''Margaret River is about finesse and style'' (The Times) and this wine comes from one of the finest estates here. Made using Chardonnay from 14 of Margaret River's best vineyards to make Harman's Road and we reckon it's at the top of its game. Cool sea breezes here keep the fruit mouthwateringly crisp and fresh. And top-quality French oak barrels give the wine a toasty richness that Burgundy fans will adore. ''Deep golden colour with pronounced vanilla and peach aromas. A profusion of tropical fruit flavours, kept in check by a swathe of creamy oak. Wonderful with roast poultry, turkey especially.''
Chateau Millegrand-Mourral Minervois Grande Reserve 2005 - £8.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
If you like southern French reds, help yourself to a brilliant vintage of a true ''Grand Reserve'' from the family-owned Chateau Millegrand. It's on Minervois' top estates. This stately chateau is the winner of an impressive range of accolades, and classified as one of the ''Premiers Grands Vins Classes du Languedoc Roussillon'' in the 2006 Dussert Gerber Wine Guide. There is real quality all around this wine which has been crafted with the same sort of attention to detail as a great claret. In fact, not only has winemaker Olivier Bayle had experience making wine at Chateau Lafite Rothschild, but consultant winemaker is none other than Georges Pauli - winemaker of cru classe Chateau Gruaud Larose.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
If you like southern French reds, help yourself to a brilliant vintage of a true ''Grand Reserve'' from the family-owned Chateau Millegrand. It's on Minervois' top estates. This stately chateau is the winner of an impressive range of accolades, and classified as one of the ''Premiers Grands Vins Classes du Languedoc Roussillon'' in the 2006 Dussert Gerber Wine Guide. There is real quality all around this wine which has been crafted with the same sort of attention to detail as a great claret. In fact, not only has winemaker Olivier Bayle had experience making wine at Chateau Lafite Rothschild, but consultant winemaker is none other than Georges Pauli - winemaker of cru classe Chateau Gruaud Larose.
Warburn Estate Oak-aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 - £8.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Meticulously handcrafted using premium parcels of Barossa fruit and given a l-o-n-g, lavish ageing in top-quality oak barrels - it's star treatment all the way for Trophy-winning Sam Trimboli's flagship Cabernet. You'll taste the care, attention and masterful touch in every sip! But then you'd expect nothing less! With over 1,100 awards in the last seven years, Sam is one of the greatest craftsmen Down Under, and the award-winning Warburn Estate label is his pride and joy. ''Ripe, red berry aromas and an astonishing depth of concentrated blackcurrant fruit, with lovely soft tannins thanks to a long slumber in fine oak.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Meticulously handcrafted using premium parcels of Barossa fruit and given a l-o-n-g, lavish ageing in top-quality oak barrels - it's star treatment all the way for Trophy-winning Sam Trimboli's flagship Cabernet. You'll taste the care, attention and masterful touch in every sip! But then you'd expect nothing less! With over 1,100 awards in the last seven years, Sam is one of the greatest craftsmen Down Under, and the award-winning Warburn Estate label is his pride and joy. ''Ripe, red berry aromas and an astonishing depth of concentrated blackcurrant fruit, with lovely soft tannins thanks to a long slumber in fine oak.''
Dark Corner Oak-aged Durif 2007 - £8.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Dark Corner - a brooding giant of an Australian red takes centre stage during the wintry months, and is irresistible to all those lover's of BIG reds. Only real Durif devotees like Sam Trimboli can fulfill the huge potential of this grape variety that thrives on tender, loving care! Sam's devotion shines through in this great new vintage - barrel matured in the darkest receccess of his cellars for a whole year, emerging smooth and perfect to enjoy. Great intensity of inky dark colour, rich bramble fruit aromas and bags of concentrated black fruit. Complex toasty oak notes (Sam only uses the finest French and US barrels) and ripe, velvety tannins. Fantastic with peppered steak.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Dark Corner - a brooding giant of an Australian red takes centre stage during the wintry months, and is irresistible to all those lover's of BIG reds. Only real Durif devotees like Sam Trimboli can fulfill the huge potential of this grape variety that thrives on tender, loving care! Sam's devotion shines through in this great new vintage - barrel matured in the darkest receccess of his cellars for a whole year, emerging smooth and perfect to enjoy. Great intensity of inky dark colour, rich bramble fruit aromas and bags of concentrated black fruit. Complex toasty oak notes (Sam only uses the finest French and US barrels) and ripe, velvety tannins. Fantastic with peppered steak.
Warburn Estate Oak-aged Shiraz 2007 - £8.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Mighty Shiraz from the maestro Sam Trimboli. This barrel-aged Barossa beauty takes it classic, chocolatey power from ancient vines, grown by some of the valley's best growers ... and grapes once used in Penfold's #35-a-bottle reds. Deep purple with a mouthwatering red berry nose, larger-than-life slow-ripened fruit and white pepper hints ... makes roast beef a truly luxurious experience.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Mighty Shiraz from the maestro Sam Trimboli. This barrel-aged Barossa beauty takes it classic, chocolatey power from ancient vines, grown by some of the valley's best growers ... and grapes once used in Penfold's #35-a-bottle reds. Deep purple with a mouthwatering red berry nose, larger-than-life slow-ripened fruit and white pepper hints ... makes roast beef a truly luxurious experience.
Seigneurie de Salabert Vieilles Vignes 2005 - £8.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Top quality red from master winemaker Jean-Pierre Driey. This expensive-tasting gem comes from the great-value St. Chinian region - home to the most flavoursome reds of the Languedoc. 2005 was a fantastic year for French reds - and for Seigneurie de Salabert, it's the best vintage yet! Our buyers agree that this is one of the finest wines they've ever tried! But what else would you expect from France's most talented winemaker! Jean-Pierre has received more than 50 accolades in just 2 years confirms - including a GOLD-medal for this spectacular red. This is a luxuriously smooth, generously rich, barrel-aged rarity of assured Gold-medal quality. Packed with ripe berry flavours and hints of warming vanilla and spice - it would match well with a hearty stew or mature cheese.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Top quality red from master winemaker Jean-Pierre Driey. This expensive-tasting gem comes from the great-value St. Chinian region - home to the most flavoursome reds of the Languedoc. 2005 was a fantastic year for French reds - and for Seigneurie de Salabert, it's the best vintage yet! Our buyers agree that this is one of the finest wines they've ever tried! But what else would you expect from France's most talented winemaker! Jean-Pierre has received more than 50 accolades in just 2 years confirms - including a GOLD-medal for this spectacular red. This is a luxuriously smooth, generously rich, barrel-aged rarity of assured Gold-medal quality. Packed with ripe berry flavours and hints of warming vanilla and spice - it would match well with a hearty stew or mature cheese.
La Voute Sauvignon Blanc 2006 - £8.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Wonderfully refreshing Sauvignon made by innovative winemaker Jean-Marc Sauboua, who spent some of his formative days in winemaking at renowned Bordeaux Chateau Haut-Brion. 2006 was a seriously good vintage for dry white wines in Bordeaux, and the grapes achieved levels of concentration rarely seen, giving leap-from-the-glass aromas and incredibly intense, ripe fruit flavours ... you're in for a treat! Bright gold colour with abundant aromas of cut grass, asparagus and citrus. Exquisite lemon-fresh Sauvignon that's perfect with seafood such as seared scallops or roast monkfish.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Wonderfully refreshing Sauvignon made by innovative winemaker Jean-Marc Sauboua, who spent some of his formative days in winemaking at renowned Bordeaux Chateau Haut-Brion. 2006 was a seriously good vintage for dry white wines in Bordeaux, and the grapes achieved levels of concentration rarely seen, giving leap-from-the-glass aromas and incredibly intense, ripe fruit flavours ... you're in for a treat! Bright gold colour with abundant aromas of cut grass, asparagus and citrus. Exquisite lemon-fresh Sauvignon that's perfect with seafood such as seared scallops or roast monkfish.
Visionario 2007 - £8.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Normally reserved for the finest restaurants of Milan and Venice, elegant whites like this one rarely sell for less than #20 a bottle in Italy. Thanks to our great relationship with visionary winemaker and old friend Alessandro Gallici ... today you can enjoy this star for a whole lot less - great news for fans of premium whites! Made from tiny parcels of finest quality grapes, this food-friendly speciality is packed with enticing aromas of marzipan and wild flowers. Thrillingly fresh with a crisp grapefruity finish - this is a great choice for fine dining all year round.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Normally reserved for the finest restaurants of Milan and Venice, elegant whites like this one rarely sell for less than #20 a bottle in Italy. Thanks to our great relationship with visionary winemaker and old friend Alessandro Gallici ... today you can enjoy this star for a whole lot less - great news for fans of premium whites! Made from tiny parcels of finest quality grapes, this food-friendly speciality is packed with enticing aromas of marzipan and wild flowers. Thrillingly fresh with a crisp grapefruity finish - this is a great choice for fine dining all year round.
Scrimshaw Shiraz 2006 - £8.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Scrimshaw Shiraz is rich, barrel-aged classic that's deeper and smoother - that's ever thanks to winemaking legend, Philip Shaw. Philip is arguably the world's greatest living winemaker. With THREE Winemaker of the Year awards under his belt, he's renowned for pushing quality boundaries with his modern, vibrant, expressive wines. He began his winemaking at 15, and since graduating, has worked with practically all of Australia's biggest players, winning countless awards for his wines. For Scrimshaw 2006, Philip sought out the very best fruit from Australia's top cool-climate regions. McLaren Vale, renowned as ''Australia's Chateauneuf'' The Independent, and ''the best South Australian spot for Shiraz.'' The Times. PLUS, this year Scrimshaw boasts fruit from NEW fine wine hot-spot Orange, where Philip makes his home, known for its ''graceful wines'' (Canberra Times) Philip's boutique wines are ''epic ...collectors' pieces ... unmissable'' Matthew Jukes, and sell for #20-plus a bottle ... yet with Scrimshaw 2006 you'll enjoy a 'Shaw' masterpiece for much less!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Scrimshaw Shiraz is rich, barrel-aged classic that's deeper and smoother - that's ever thanks to winemaking legend, Philip Shaw. Philip is arguably the world's greatest living winemaker. With THREE Winemaker of the Year awards under his belt, he's renowned for pushing quality boundaries with his modern, vibrant, expressive wines. He began his winemaking at 15, and since graduating, has worked with practically all of Australia's biggest players, winning countless awards for his wines. For Scrimshaw 2006, Philip sought out the very best fruit from Australia's top cool-climate regions. McLaren Vale, renowned as ''Australia's Chateauneuf'' The Independent, and ''the best South Australian spot for Shiraz.'' The Times. PLUS, this year Scrimshaw boasts fruit from NEW fine wine hot-spot Orange, where Philip makes his home, known for its ''graceful wines'' (Canberra Times) Philip's boutique wines are ''epic ...collectors' pieces ... unmissable'' Matthew Jukes, and sell for #20-plus a bottle ... yet with Scrimshaw 2006 you'll enjoy a 'Shaw' masterpiece for much less!
Warburn Estate Oak-aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 - £8.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
From hand selection of the finest grapes from the best Warburn vineyards (with vines up to 100 years old!), to lavish barrel-ageing ... it's star treatment all the way for this terrifically rich Cabernet! But then again, you'd expect nothing less from Trophy-laden winemaker, Sam Trimboli. We've worked with Sam for years and every vintage (no matter what the weather was like) - is better than the last! Bright red in the glass, with magnificent blackcurrant, cherry and mint chocolate flavours. Velvety smooth with well rounded tannins - this is excellent on its own or with rare steak!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
From hand selection of the finest grapes from the best Warburn vineyards (with vines up to 100 years old!), to lavish barrel-ageing ... it's star treatment all the way for this terrifically rich Cabernet! But then again, you'd expect nothing less from Trophy-laden winemaker, Sam Trimboli. We've worked with Sam for years and every vintage (no matter what the weather was like) - is better than the last! Bright red in the glass, with magnificent blackcurrant, cherry and mint chocolate flavours. Velvety smooth with well rounded tannins - this is excellent on its own or with rare steak!