Wine from Other Countries between £8.00 and £12.00 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.
Berton Old Vine Shiraz 2007 - £8.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Bob's a very old friend of ours - he introduced you to ever-popular Willy Willy, Crook road Verdelho and many more besides. But today he brings you his richest red to date ... a magnificently dark, old-vine Shiraz! Made from tiny Shiraz grapes, from the oldest (and most precious) plot in Bob's vineyard, this seductive red owes its deep flavour to Australia's sun-packed 2007 vintage! The intense, arid heat produced extremely small yields of super-concentrated grapes - perfect for making full-bodied reds like this! Inky-dark in colour with powerful blackberry and cracked pepper aromas. Velvety-smooth mouthfuls of captivating black fruit, intermingled with creamy vanilla oak. A delicious and rewarding glass on its own, or the perfect partner to steak.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Bob's a very old friend of ours - he introduced you to ever-popular Willy Willy, Crook road Verdelho and many more besides. But today he brings you his richest red to date ... a magnificently dark, old-vine Shiraz! Made from tiny Shiraz grapes, from the oldest (and most precious) plot in Bob's vineyard, this seductive red owes its deep flavour to Australia's sun-packed 2007 vintage! The intense, arid heat produced extremely small yields of super-concentrated grapes - perfect for making full-bodied reds like this! Inky-dark in colour with powerful blackberry and cracked pepper aromas. Velvety-smooth mouthfuls of captivating black fruit, intermingled with creamy vanilla oak. A delicious and rewarding glass on its own, or the perfect partner to steak.
Gran Martinez Corta 2006 - £8.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Virtuoso winemakers for three generations, the Martinez Corta family are blessed with low yielding vineyards in the premium Rioja Alta. Unusually for Rioja, the family own all the vineyards, so they can ensure their vines receive the best care. Entirely hand-harvested from the estate's oldest Tempranillo vines (up to 100-years old!) this intensely flavoured wine receives all-star treatment - from vineyard to bottle! Hot-shot winemaker, Felix Martinez Anzoategui aged the wine in the new French oak barrels, usually reserved for their top-flight wines, for even more luxurious depth. A warm embrace of ripe, concentrated berry fruit, intertwined with vanilla spice leading to a silky smooth finish. Enjoy with roast lamb, tomato-based chicken dishes, roasted vegetable lasagne or Manchego.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Virtuoso winemakers for three generations, the Martinez Corta family are blessed with low yielding vineyards in the premium Rioja Alta. Unusually for Rioja, the family own all the vineyards, so they can ensure their vines receive the best care. Entirely hand-harvested from the estate's oldest Tempranillo vines (up to 100-years old!) this intensely flavoured wine receives all-star treatment - from vineyard to bottle! Hot-shot winemaker, Felix Martinez Anzoategui aged the wine in the new French oak barrels, usually reserved for their top-flight wines, for even more luxurious depth. A warm embrace of ripe, concentrated berry fruit, intertwined with vanilla spice leading to a silky smooth finish. Enjoy with roast lamb, tomato-based chicken dishes, roasted vegetable lasagne or Manchego.
Calabria Saint Macaire Oak Aged 2006 - £8.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Bill Calabria's fantastic Saint Macaire - a huge red from a long-lost Bordeaux grape variety - is fast becoming a cult classic. This knockout grape variety was named after a charming French village not far from Bordeaux. Years ago it was grown aplenty but they might as well call the village St. Merlot these days because there's no St. Macaire planted anymore. All the village's vineyards are now filled with more recognisable Merlot and Cabernet. It seems all the Saint Macaire has gone to Bill's estate - where his magic touch has crafted a rich, mouthfilling red from the gnarled sixty year-old vines. ''Intense dark red with ripe blackcurrant aromas. Rich blackberry, plum and toasty oak flavours are supported by supple tannins. Delicious with roasted lamb with fresh herbs, and vintage cheeses.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Bill Calabria's fantastic Saint Macaire - a huge red from a long-lost Bordeaux grape variety - is fast becoming a cult classic. This knockout grape variety was named after a charming French village not far from Bordeaux. Years ago it was grown aplenty but they might as well call the village St. Merlot these days because there's no St. Macaire planted anymore. All the village's vineyards are now filled with more recognisable Merlot and Cabernet. It seems all the Saint Macaire has gone to Bill's estate - where his magic touch has crafted a rich, mouthfilling red from the gnarled sixty year-old vines. ''Intense dark red with ripe blackcurrant aromas. Rich blackberry, plum and toasty oak flavours are supported by supple tannins. Delicious with roasted lamb with fresh herbs, and vintage cheeses.''
Alta Tierra Syrah/Viognier 2006 - £8.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Alta Tierra Syrah first made the world sit up and take note at the inaugural Wines of Chile Awards in 2004 - scooping overall BEST Wine of Show Trophy. Back then judge and fine wine critic Steven Spurrier likened it to top Rhone Valley Syrah - the kind that starts at #20 per bottle. High praise indeed! Now try the winery's take on Cote-Rotie - the ultra-rare (famously pricey) Rhone Syrah. Just as in Cote Rotie, a dash of exquisite white grape Viognier is added to dark and spicy Shiraz - with uplifting, hedonistic results. Near-endless Elqui sunshine and winemaker Aldo Olivier's deft touch make for an opulent, brambly, pepper-edged Syrah. Viognier adds the most delicious aromatic lift. Enjoy with a prime cut of red meat.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Alta Tierra Syrah first made the world sit up and take note at the inaugural Wines of Chile Awards in 2004 - scooping overall BEST Wine of Show Trophy. Back then judge and fine wine critic Steven Spurrier likened it to top Rhone Valley Syrah - the kind that starts at #20 per bottle. High praise indeed! Now try the winery's take on Cote-Rotie - the ultra-rare (famously pricey) Rhone Syrah. Just as in Cote Rotie, a dash of exquisite white grape Viognier is added to dark and spicy Shiraz - with uplifting, hedonistic results. Near-endless Elqui sunshine and winemaker Aldo Olivier's deft touch make for an opulent, brambly, pepper-edged Syrah. Viognier adds the most delicious aromatic lift. Enjoy with a prime cut of red meat.
Tamada Saperavi Reserve 2005 - £8.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Authentic, original and thoroughly delicious, Tamada Reserve makes a great conversation point - because unless you're dining with those 'in the know', you can bet no-one else will have brought a Georgian wine! This rare gem comes from vineyards that were prized by Russian nobility, and draws on 3,000 years of winemaking heritage. Made from Georgia's Saperavi grape, Tamada is very long-lived - you can enjoy it now or cellar as you would fine claret. Perfect for dinner party drinking - elegant black fruit with a creamy, vanilla richness that comes from 12 months' ageing in French barrels. This seriously rich and smooth red goes beautifully with all kinds of food especially roasts and casseroles.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Authentic, original and thoroughly delicious, Tamada Reserve makes a great conversation point - because unless you're dining with those 'in the know', you can bet no-one else will have brought a Georgian wine! This rare gem comes from vineyards that were prized by Russian nobility, and draws on 3,000 years of winemaking heritage. Made from Georgia's Saperavi grape, Tamada is very long-lived - you can enjoy it now or cellar as you would fine claret. Perfect for dinner party drinking - elegant black fruit with a creamy, vanilla richness that comes from 12 months' ageing in French barrels. This seriously rich and smooth red goes beautifully with all kinds of food especially roasts and casseroles.
Alta Tierra Carmenere Syrah 2005 - £8.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
From low-yielding vineyards on the edge of the Atacama Desert, this is a real discovery - only one other winery operates so far in the Elqui valley but the quality is attracting world-wide interest. The brainchild of Aldo Olivier and his cousin Giorgio Flessati, the Alta Tierra vineyards were first planted in 1995 and bore their first fruits for vintage in 2000. The sheer hard work (blasting rock to set up irrigation systems, shifting soil) and the wait are proving to be worth it ... the lack of pollution and consequent crystal-clear nights and sunny days giving amazingly concentrated, pure juice. This beauty combines Chilean success story Carmenere with the more international Syrah to great effect. Inky black with a medley of woodland fruits, warm spices and tobacco. Smooth and rounded, this is a most memorable modern classic.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
From low-yielding vineyards on the edge of the Atacama Desert, this is a real discovery - only one other winery operates so far in the Elqui valley but the quality is attracting world-wide interest. The brainchild of Aldo Olivier and his cousin Giorgio Flessati, the Alta Tierra vineyards were first planted in 1995 and bore their first fruits for vintage in 2000. The sheer hard work (blasting rock to set up irrigation systems, shifting soil) and the wait are proving to be worth it ... the lack of pollution and consequent crystal-clear nights and sunny days giving amazingly concentrated, pure juice. This beauty combines Chilean success story Carmenere with the more international Syrah to great effect. Inky black with a medley of woodland fruits, warm spices and tobacco. Smooth and rounded, this is a most memorable modern classic.
Blanc Neuf La Bastide 2006 - £8.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Proudly showing its 'Best-in-Class' accolade, this brand new, golden white has real Grand Cru pedigree. It's made by Olivier Bayle (ex Lafite Rothschild!) and is so much like white Chateauneuf-du-Pape that our staff call it 'Baby Beaucastel Blanc' (a nod to the region's top estate). Olivier's big, rich reds have always been a huge hit - which is why he was delighted to take up our challenge to make a white every bit as serious. And what a triumph! A classic Rhone blend - Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne - barrel-fermented to add toasty richness to the crisp peach and apricot. ''This is beautifully balanced and creamily textured wine with an alluring, peachy nose and succulent honeysuckle and pear palate. A grand wine designed for fish main courses or roast pork, it is a real treat.'' Matthew Jukes
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Proudly showing its 'Best-in-Class' accolade, this brand new, golden white has real Grand Cru pedigree. It's made by Olivier Bayle (ex Lafite Rothschild!) and is so much like white Chateauneuf-du-Pape that our staff call it 'Baby Beaucastel Blanc' (a nod to the region's top estate). Olivier's big, rich reds have always been a huge hit - which is why he was delighted to take up our challenge to make a white every bit as serious. And what a triumph! A classic Rhone blend - Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne - barrel-fermented to add toasty richness to the crisp peach and apricot. ''This is beautifully balanced and creamily textured wine with an alluring, peachy nose and succulent honeysuckle and pear palate. A grand wine designed for fish main courses or roast pork, it is a real treat.'' Matthew Jukes
Pinot Grigio Mixed Case 6x75cl - £50.87
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.48 per bottle. Price on 28-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Case of 1 Pinot Grigio Mixed Case 6x75cl
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.48 per bottle. Price on 28-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Case of 1 Pinot Grigio Mixed Case 6x75cl
Domaine des Carbonnieres 2005 - £8.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Prime-sited vines in top villages enable this superb cellar to make world class reds with plenty of stuffing - emphasized by this peppery, brambly release from Seguret. Aromatic hints of sage, thyme and other herbs which grow among the vines ... then masses of dark fruit - this is the perfect accompaniment to bangers and mash!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Prime-sited vines in top villages enable this superb cellar to make world class reds with plenty of stuffing - emphasized by this peppery, brambly release from Seguret. Aromatic hints of sage, thyme and other herbs which grow among the vines ... then masses of dark fruit - this is the perfect accompaniment to bangers and mash!
Von Buhl Riesling QBA 2005 - £8.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
When it comes to top-quality Riesling there is concord amongst experts. They differ only in choice of superlative the'most sublime'...'most mouthwatering and elegant'... 'aristocratic'...'prince of grapes'. The family-owned Von Buhl estate has been one of the finest producers of supreme quality Riesling since it was founded in 1849. Today their Rieslings consistently receive ratings over 90 points from Wine Spectator and Robert Parker. A leading German wine publication lists a Von Buhl wine amongst the best 100 in the world, and their top releases sell for #150-a-half bottle! The vintage (very sunny with a short, early harvest) was, according to one local expert ''perfect! One of the best in the last 50 years.'' Elegantly pairing Riesling's lightness of touch with ripe, full-flavoured fruit. Luscious, not sweet, yet zippy too - and with a delightful echo of peaches and pears. Fresh and appetizing with almost any food, from salmon to chicken to cheese and fruit - even Indian and Thai curry.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
When it comes to top-quality Riesling there is concord amongst experts. They differ only in choice of superlative the'most sublime'...'most mouthwatering and elegant'... 'aristocratic'...'prince of grapes'. The family-owned Von Buhl estate has been one of the finest producers of supreme quality Riesling since it was founded in 1849. Today their Rieslings consistently receive ratings over 90 points from Wine Spectator and Robert Parker. A leading German wine publication lists a Von Buhl wine amongst the best 100 in the world, and their top releases sell for #150-a-half bottle! The vintage (very sunny with a short, early harvest) was, according to one local expert ''perfect! One of the best in the last 50 years.'' Elegantly pairing Riesling's lightness of touch with ripe, full-flavoured fruit. Luscious, not sweet, yet zippy too - and with a delightful echo of peaches and pears. Fresh and appetizing with almost any food, from salmon to chicken to cheese and fruit - even Indian and Thai curry.
Fortaleza de Imas 2005 - £8.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Incredibly, Rioja 2005 has officially outscored the highly acclaimed 2004 vintage in terms of colour and flavour - which is great news for Rioja fans! Better still, this cherry and vanilla-scented treat was crafted by Gonzalo Rodriguez (who used to make Spain's most expensive wine, #150-a-bottle Vega Sicilia). Indeed you would be hard pushed to find a better assurance of quality than the Baron de Ley winery at Fortaleza de Imas on the left bank of Rioja's Ebro river. 100% Tempranillo barrel-aged for six months creates a beautifully smooth, richly concentrated Rioja that will continue to develop for nearly a decade!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Incredibly, Rioja 2005 has officially outscored the highly acclaimed 2004 vintage in terms of colour and flavour - which is great news for Rioja fans! Better still, this cherry and vanilla-scented treat was crafted by Gonzalo Rodriguez (who used to make Spain's most expensive wine, #150-a-bottle Vega Sicilia). Indeed you would be hard pushed to find a better assurance of quality than the Baron de Ley winery at Fortaleza de Imas on the left bank of Rioja's Ebro river. 100% Tempranillo barrel-aged for six months creates a beautifully smooth, richly concentrated Rioja that will continue to develop for nearly a decade!
Cour de L'Abbaye Edelzwicker 2006 - £8.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
La Cave de Kientzheim is nestled in the middle of Alsace's premium vineyard region, surrounded by illustrious Grand Cru neighbours. Its master winemaker Jean-Phillipe Venck is an expert at capturing the fresh fruit purity, known and loved by experts worldwide. This luxurious Edelzwicker - 'noble blend' - is one of his very finest whites; a skilful blend of Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Sylvaner that the locals usually reserve for themselves. A wine of brilliant clarity, with pronounced aromas of lemon, lychees and peach, underpinned by very subtle spice. Fresh and citrussy, yet elegant and finely balanced, this is a magnificent wine ideal for fine dining ... and a gorgeous aperitif.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
La Cave de Kientzheim is nestled in the middle of Alsace's premium vineyard region, surrounded by illustrious Grand Cru neighbours. Its master winemaker Jean-Phillipe Venck is an expert at capturing the fresh fruit purity, known and loved by experts worldwide. This luxurious Edelzwicker - 'noble blend' - is one of his very finest whites; a skilful blend of Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Sylvaner that the locals usually reserve for themselves. A wine of brilliant clarity, with pronounced aromas of lemon, lychees and peach, underpinned by very subtle spice. Fresh and citrussy, yet elegant and finely balanced, this is a magnificent wine ideal for fine dining ... and a gorgeous aperitif.
Chateau Bourdillot 2006 - £8.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Over the last hundred years, the Haverlan family have crafted tiny quantities of hand-picked, old-vine whites at Chateau Bourdillot. Their wines are typified by intense notes of citrus and pineapple, thanks to the skills of winemaker Henri Ducourneau.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Over the last hundred years, the Haverlan family have crafted tiny quantities of hand-picked, old-vine whites at Chateau Bourdillot. Their wines are typified by intense notes of citrus and pineapple, thanks to the skills of winemaker Henri Ducourneau.
Clos de Mont-Rachet - £8.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''One of the claims to greatness of Burgundy 2005 is the wonderful Macon-Villages whites'' - The Times Burgundy fans look to Macon-Villages for fine Chardonnay at a great price. Clos de Mont-Rachet is an 11th century vineyard famed and envied for its rich, elegant whites. Here in 2005 Alain Pierre made his best Mont-Rachet yet, exceptionally pure and wonderfully concentrated. Alain is a Chardonnay specialist extraordinaire winning both the French and International Chardonnay Trophies at the 2006 International Wine Challenge (although as a modest man he attributed all his success to his team and the fantastic Macon Villages terroir). Fresh and floral with enticing acacia aromas and lashings of lively citrus and tropical fruit. Try it with charcuterie, delicate fish dishes or ripe goat's cheese - a wine that's guaranteed to delight any dinner-party guest!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''One of the claims to greatness of Burgundy 2005 is the wonderful Macon-Villages whites'' - The Times Burgundy fans look to Macon-Villages for fine Chardonnay at a great price. Clos de Mont-Rachet is an 11th century vineyard famed and envied for its rich, elegant whites. Here in 2005 Alain Pierre made his best Mont-Rachet yet, exceptionally pure and wonderfully concentrated. Alain is a Chardonnay specialist extraordinaire winning both the French and International Chardonnay Trophies at the 2006 International Wine Challenge (although as a modest man he attributed all his success to his team and the fantastic Macon Villages terroir). Fresh and floral with enticing acacia aromas and lashings of lively citrus and tropical fruit. Try it with charcuterie, delicate fish dishes or ripe goat's cheese - a wine that's guaranteed to delight any dinner-party guest!
Domaine Marguerite Carillon Cdn75 - £51.02
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.50 per bottle. Price on 28-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Domaine Marguerite Carillon Cdn75
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.50 per bottle. Price on 28-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Domaine Marguerite Carillon Cdn75
Gonzalez Tio Pepe Sherry 75cl - £51.24
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.54 per bottle. Price on 28-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Refreshing and distinctive.
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.54 per bottle. Price on 28-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Refreshing and distinctive.
Tesco Finest Marlborough Pinot Noir 75c - £51.24
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.54 per bottle. Price on 28-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Tesco Finest Marlborough Pinot Noir 75c
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.54 per bottle. Price on 28-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Tesco Finest Marlborough Pinot Noir 75c
Premium Dinner Mixed Case 6x75cl - £51.30
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.55 per bottle. Price on 28-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Case of 1 Premium Dinner Mixed Case 6x75cl
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.55 per bottle. Price on 28-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Case of 1 Premium Dinner Mixed Case 6x75cl
Chateau Musar Mixed Case 6x75cl - £51.30
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.55 per bottle. Price on 28-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Case of 1 Chateau Musar Mixed Case 6x75cl
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.55 per bottle. Price on 28-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Case of 1 Chateau Musar Mixed Case 6x75cl
L'Homage Joseph Rivier 2004 - £8.59
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Deliciously rich and spicy, Hommage a Joseph Rivier 2004 is a very special red indeed. Handcrafted from premium, old vine fruit, in the celebrated Rhone village of Chusclan. It's named after a local winemaking hero, the founder of the cellar with which we've had a friendship going back over 30 years. Winemaking traditions in Chusclan however go back a little futher to pre-Roman times in fact, and its wines were well-known in the time of Louis XIV. Consistant quality led to it being one of the first Rhone villages alongside Gigondas to be allowed to put the village name on the label. Even today that totals only 16. Generous mouthfuls of blackberry and cherry with a sprinkle of spicy black pepper from the Chateauneuf style blend of Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvedre. Smooth textured with soft tannins to be enjoyed alongside juicy stews and casseroles.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Deliciously rich and spicy, Hommage a Joseph Rivier 2004 is a very special red indeed. Handcrafted from premium, old vine fruit, in the celebrated Rhone village of Chusclan. It's named after a local winemaking hero, the founder of the cellar with which we've had a friendship going back over 30 years. Winemaking traditions in Chusclan however go back a little futher to pre-Roman times in fact, and its wines were well-known in the time of Louis XIV. Consistant quality led to it being one of the first Rhone villages alongside Gigondas to be allowed to put the village name on the label. Even today that totals only 16. Generous mouthfuls of blackberry and cherry with a sprinkle of spicy black pepper from the Chateauneuf style blend of Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvedre. Smooth textured with soft tannins to be enjoyed alongside juicy stews and casseroles.