Wine over £12.00 per bottle
Kilikanoon Mort's Block Riesling 2006 - £15.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Until quite recently, Riesling was once Australia's most widely planted classic white grape - a fact that would make German growers green with envy! The finest examples come from cooler, elevated regions like South Australia's Clare Valley and Mort's Block is a real classic from the renowned sub-region of Watervale. ''Clare Valley Rieslings are an absolute treasure. Dry, citrussy, minerally, refreshing and brilliant with a range of cuisines. This is one of the best with intense lemon, lime and green apple aromas and flavours and a wonderful natural acidity'' - Sun Herald. You may not wish to stash this one away but if you do, rest assured it will last for many years and only get more complex and fascinating in the process.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Until quite recently, Riesling was once Australia's most widely planted classic white grape - a fact that would make German growers green with envy! The finest examples come from cooler, elevated regions like South Australia's Clare Valley and Mort's Block is a real classic from the renowned sub-region of Watervale. ''Clare Valley Rieslings are an absolute treasure. Dry, citrussy, minerally, refreshing and brilliant with a range of cuisines. This is one of the best with intense lemon, lime and green apple aromas and flavours and a wonderful natural acidity'' - Sun Herald. You may not wish to stash this one away but if you do, rest assured it will last for many years and only get more complex and fascinating in the process.
Maison Lamblin Fourchaumes 2006 - £15.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Decanter 5 stars and No.1 French entry in the Chardonnay du Monde for the 2005 - the 2006 is tasting every bit as striking. But we expect nothing less from 'Burgundy's Young Winemaker of the Year' and the legendary Fourchaume vineyard - ''distinguished, powerful, extraordinary wines'' (Chablis expert Bernard Ginestet). Full, complex, elegant with classic Chablis minerality.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Decanter 5 stars and No.1 French entry in the Chardonnay du Monde for the 2005 - the 2006 is tasting every bit as striking. But we expect nothing less from 'Burgundy's Young Winemaker of the Year' and the legendary Fourchaume vineyard - ''distinguished, powerful, extraordinary wines'' (Chablis expert Bernard Ginestet). Full, complex, elegant with classic Chablis minerality.
Chateau Haut Chaigneau - £15.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Made by renowned winemaker Pascal Chatonnet, this is a seriously plummy, ripe Pomerol from the outstanding 2005 vintage. Clarets from this incredibly successful year are becoming increasingly hard to find ... snap this up while stocks remain!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Made by renowned winemaker Pascal Chatonnet, this is a seriously plummy, ripe Pomerol from the outstanding 2005 vintage. Clarets from this incredibly successful year are becoming increasingly hard to find ... snap this up while stocks remain!
Chateau Coutet (half bottles) 2006 - £15.59
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''A model of elegance and balance ... one of the classics of the region'' Robert Parker Delicious, unctuously textured Sauternes that consistently produces one of the region's most attractive wines. Outstanding price for a 1st growth ... ''very round and concentrated ... long and powerful. Arguably one of the longest-lived 2006s'' (Jancis Robinson).
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''A model of elegance and balance ... one of the classics of the region'' Robert Parker Delicious, unctuously textured Sauternes that consistently produces one of the region's most attractive wines. Outstanding price for a 1st growth ... ''very round and concentrated ... long and powerful. Arguably one of the longest-lived 2006s'' (Jancis Robinson).
The Black Stump Durif Shiraz Magnum 2007 - £15.69
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Australia's most addictive velvety red returns ... and the new 2007 vintage is guaranteed to delight more than ever! That's because the drought affected the berry size, resulting in small berries of intense flavour which pushed concentration to levels we never thought possible. This is a wine with 'wow'! The Black Stump is handcrafted by John Casella, who practises his 'dark art' behind closed doors at his family's remote estate. The wine owes its name to an Aussie expression meaning 'the back of beyond', but its remote origins has not stopped it from winning medals at prestigious competitions around the world. Its secret is dark, captivatingly smooth Durif, a rare grape (''that takes no prisoners'' The Observer), used as a 'turbocharge' to add inky-black fruit to other reds. Here, it's partnered perfectly with another big Aussie red grape, spicy Shiraz. Deep purple hue. Black, brambly Durif given a spicy, blueberry edge by dark chocolate Shiraz and sweet oak. Velvety, voluptuous, and irresistible served in large glasses with char-grilled steak or Sunday roasts.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Australia's most addictive velvety red returns ... and the new 2007 vintage is guaranteed to delight more than ever! That's because the drought affected the berry size, resulting in small berries of intense flavour which pushed concentration to levels we never thought possible. This is a wine with 'wow'! The Black Stump is handcrafted by John Casella, who practises his 'dark art' behind closed doors at his family's remote estate. The wine owes its name to an Aussie expression meaning 'the back of beyond', but its remote origins has not stopped it from winning medals at prestigious competitions around the world. Its secret is dark, captivatingly smooth Durif, a rare grape (''that takes no prisoners'' The Observer), used as a 'turbocharge' to add inky-black fruit to other reds. Here, it's partnered perfectly with another big Aussie red grape, spicy Shiraz. Deep purple hue. Black, brambly Durif given a spicy, blueberry edge by dark chocolate Shiraz and sweet oak. Velvety, voluptuous, and irresistible served in large glasses with char-grilled steak or Sunday roasts.
Gran Calero 2006 - £15.69
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
When our buyers, Thomas Woolrych and James Snoxell returned from a trip to Spain's remote Yecla region they could not contain their enthusiasm for a giant 15% red they'd tasted ''HUGE levels of concentrated black fruit but so luxuriously smooth ... and what a bargain!'' Gnarled old Monastrell vines flourish under Yecla's baking hot sun, and the Calero family, who have owned their cellar here since the 1900s, are known as ''Kings of Monastrell''. Now, with multi-accoladed Ana Isabel Rubio as chief winemaker, the quality of the wines they are producing is staggering! In fact, Robert Parker has awarded wine she has made from these same grapes 90 points! ''Gloriously dark and rich - an effortlessly silky mouthful of concentrated, complex black fruit flavour. At its best when opened an hour before drinking and enjoyed with roasted red meat, steaks or strong cheese.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
When our buyers, Thomas Woolrych and James Snoxell returned from a trip to Spain's remote Yecla region they could not contain their enthusiasm for a giant 15% red they'd tasted ''HUGE levels of concentrated black fruit but so luxuriously smooth ... and what a bargain!'' Gnarled old Monastrell vines flourish under Yecla's baking hot sun, and the Calero family, who have owned their cellar here since the 1900s, are known as ''Kings of Monastrell''. Now, with multi-accoladed Ana Isabel Rubio as chief winemaker, the quality of the wines they are producing is staggering! In fact, Robert Parker has awarded wine she has made from these same grapes 90 points! ''Gloriously dark and rich - an effortlessly silky mouthful of concentrated, complex black fruit flavour. At its best when opened an hour before drinking and enjoyed with roasted red meat, steaks or strong cheese.''
Planeta Premium Mixed Case 6x75cl - £95.00
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £15.83 per bottle. Price on 02-Dec-08 from Tesco.
Case of 1 Planeta Premium Mixed Case 6x75cl
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £15.83 per bottle. Price on 02-Dec-08 from Tesco.
Case of 1 Planeta Premium Mixed Case 6x75cl
Chateau Laborde 2003 - £15.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Multi-accoladed release that boasts a juicy palate of velvety damson. Never better than in 2003 and it confirms Parker's opinion that the best Lalandes rival good Pomerol.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Multi-accoladed release that boasts a juicy palate of velvety damson. Never better than in 2003 and it confirms Parker's opinion that the best Lalandes rival good Pomerol.
Domaine Servin Vaillons - £15.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This spellbinding Chablis is from the hugely respected Domaine Servin who helped establish the Union des Grands Crus du Chablis. Chief winemaker Francois Servin is the seventh generation of a family who've been making seriously fine Chablis since 1654. Decanter magazine called 2004 ''a gorgeous vintage for Chablis lovers'' - so you'd better act quickly to secure some! Brimming with racy apple-and-mineral character, this fine Chablis was included in Decanter's Wines of the Year 2006. And it's easy to see why! Bright gold in colour with elegant white peach and floral notes, this is a wonderfully refreshing glass on its own!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This spellbinding Chablis is from the hugely respected Domaine Servin who helped establish the Union des Grands Crus du Chablis. Chief winemaker Francois Servin is the seventh generation of a family who've been making seriously fine Chablis since 1654. Decanter magazine called 2004 ''a gorgeous vintage for Chablis lovers'' - so you'd better act quickly to secure some! Brimming with racy apple-and-mineral character, this fine Chablis was included in Decanter's Wines of the Year 2006. And it's easy to see why! Bright gold in colour with elegant white peach and floral notes, this is a wonderfully refreshing glass on its own!
Chateau Laborde - £15.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Multi-accoladed release that boasts a juicy palate of velvety damson. Never better than in 2003 and it confirms Parker's opinion that the best Lalandes rival good Pomerol.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Multi-accoladed release that boasts a juicy palate of velvety damson. Never better than in 2003 and it confirms Parker's opinion that the best Lalandes rival good Pomerol.
Domaine Servin Vaillons 2004 - £15.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This spellbinding Chablis is from the hugely respected Domaine Servin who helped establish the Union des Grands Crus du Chablis. Chief winemaker Francois Servin is the seventh generation of a family who've been making seriously fine Chablis since 1654. Decanter magazine called 2004 ''a gorgeous vintage for Chablis lovers'' - so you'd better act quickly to secure some! Brimming with racy apple-and-mineral character, this fine Chablis was included in Decanter's Wines of the Year 2006. And it's easy to see why! Bright gold in colour with elegant white peach and floral notes, this is a wonderfully refreshing glass on its own!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This spellbinding Chablis is from the hugely respected Domaine Servin who helped establish the Union des Grands Crus du Chablis. Chief winemaker Francois Servin is the seventh generation of a family who've been making seriously fine Chablis since 1654. Decanter magazine called 2004 ''a gorgeous vintage for Chablis lovers'' - so you'd better act quickly to secure some! Brimming with racy apple-and-mineral character, this fine Chablis was included in Decanter's Wines of the Year 2006. And it's easy to see why! Bright gold in colour with elegant white peach and floral notes, this is a wonderfully refreshing glass on its own!
Chateau Duthil 2003 - £15.95
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Don't ignore the better cru bourgeois in this vintage!'' (The Independent). Chateau Duthill is full of mouthfilling richness and juicy, blackcurrants and red berries and hints of spice thanks to the spectacular heatwave of 2003. Expect plenty of flavour for your money!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Don't ignore the better cru bourgeois in this vintage!'' (The Independent). Chateau Duthill is full of mouthfilling richness and juicy, blackcurrants and red berries and hints of spice thanks to the spectacular heatwave of 2003. Expect plenty of flavour for your money!
Finca Valpiedra Reserva 1999 - £15.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
With over 100 years of experience in the area, the highly-acclaimed Martinez Bujanda family are renowned for their dedication to quality and innovation whilst preserving tradition. Recognising the exceptional quality of this vineyard, the family decided to build a bodegas in the vineyard itself, creating one of the most advanced wineries in Rioja. This outstanding Reserva is created with pure commitment to the Finca Valpiedra philosophy - 'to extract the very best from a single vineyard and in each year to achieve a unique wine' Vibrant red cherry colour with powerful, complex aromas of ripe fruit and elegant spicy undertones. Lavishly oaked and bursting with ripe bramble fruit and vanilla flavours. Will pair well with wild boar, pheasant, meaty stews or hard cheeses.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
With over 100 years of experience in the area, the highly-acclaimed Martinez Bujanda family are renowned for their dedication to quality and innovation whilst preserving tradition. Recognising the exceptional quality of this vineyard, the family decided to build a bodegas in the vineyard itself, creating one of the most advanced wineries in Rioja. This outstanding Reserva is created with pure commitment to the Finca Valpiedra philosophy - 'to extract the very best from a single vineyard and in each year to achieve a unique wine' Vibrant red cherry colour with powerful, complex aromas of ripe fruit and elegant spicy undertones. Lavishly oaked and bursting with ripe bramble fruit and vanilla flavours. Will pair well with wild boar, pheasant, meaty stews or hard cheeses.
Longwood Rivers of Fire Shiraz 2004 - £15.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Big and bold, this is McLaren Vale Shiraz at its best. With plenty of spicy blackberry fruit and classic pepper notes, this is a real winner with chargrilled steaks, and rich casseroles.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Big and bold, this is McLaren Vale Shiraz at its best. With plenty of spicy blackberry fruit and classic pepper notes, this is a real winner with chargrilled steaks, and rich casseroles.
Finca Valpiedra Reserva 2004 - £15.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The Martinez Bujanda family are one of a handful of Rioja bodegas to own all their own vineyards - giving them total control over ripeness, yield and harvesting. Voted in the World's top 50 wineries by Wine Spectator 9 years running, brothers Carlos and Jesus refuse to rest on their laurels, saying ''We treat each vintage as our first and make it the best we can''. Hedonistic-single vineyard rarity made from super-ripe grapes in a state-of-the-art winery built by the Bujanda family exclusively to make this wine. Smouldering blackcurrant and hints of leather and allspice from ageing in new French oak barrels. Superb value for a wine of such magnitude, which regularly wins huge international acclaim.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The Martinez Bujanda family are one of a handful of Rioja bodegas to own all their own vineyards - giving them total control over ripeness, yield and harvesting. Voted in the World's top 50 wineries by Wine Spectator 9 years running, brothers Carlos and Jesus refuse to rest on their laurels, saying ''We treat each vintage as our first and make it the best we can''. Hedonistic-single vineyard rarity made from super-ripe grapes in a state-of-the-art winery built by the Bujanda family exclusively to make this wine. Smouldering blackcurrant and hints of leather and allspice from ageing in new French oak barrels. Superb value for a wine of such magnitude, which regularly wins huge international acclaim.
Pagos De Tahola Gran Reserva 1998 - £15.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''1998 was extremely successful ... a classic Reserva year, with deliciously long-lasting wines'' (John Radford of Decanter) ... and this gorgeous example was voted the No.1 Gran Reserva Rioja at a grand tasting held in Spain's most famous wine region. Ruth Chavarri and her father Don Francisco make this trophy winning Reserva from a vineyard first planted by his grandfather in 1882 ... and 1998 saw the ancient vines yielding tiny parcels of powerfully concentrated fruit. Two years in oak and a further six in bottle have framed the core of intensely deep, spicy bramble with creamy, vanilla oak.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''1998 was extremely successful ... a classic Reserva year, with deliciously long-lasting wines'' (John Radford of Decanter) ... and this gorgeous example was voted the No.1 Gran Reserva Rioja at a grand tasting held in Spain's most famous wine region. Ruth Chavarri and her father Don Francisco make this trophy winning Reserva from a vineyard first planted by his grandfather in 1882 ... and 1998 saw the ancient vines yielding tiny parcels of powerfully concentrated fruit. Two years in oak and a further six in bottle have framed the core of intensely deep, spicy bramble with creamy, vanilla oak.
Familia Martinez Bujanda Gran Reserva 1998 - £15.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Rioja Reserva of this age and quality is an exclusive treat - particularly from Riojan royalty, Martinez Bujanda ... voted in ''the world's top 50 estates'' nine years running (Wine Spectator). 1998 was a great year for Rioja - ''a classic Reserva year, with delicious, long-lasting wines'' says Rioja expert John Radford ... so make sure you snap up this wonderfully mellow wine now! '' Deep cherry colour, spicy aromas and brimful of ripe fruit. Lovely toasty oak with a long finish.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Rioja Reserva of this age and quality is an exclusive treat - particularly from Riojan royalty, Martinez Bujanda ... voted in ''the world's top 50 estates'' nine years running (Wine Spectator). 1998 was a great year for Rioja - ''a classic Reserva year, with delicious, long-lasting wines'' says Rioja expert John Radford ... so make sure you snap up this wonderfully mellow wine now! '' Deep cherry colour, spicy aromas and brimful of ripe fruit. Lovely toasty oak with a long finish.''
Baron de Barbon Gran Reserva 2001 - £15.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
A rare release from the excellent 2001 vintage. Tiny amounts of this impressive wine were made from a few parcels of ancient vines on the highest slopes of the sun-drenched, terraced vineyards. These ancient plots yield complex, multi-layered wines - rarities well worth tracking down. Powerful damson and berry fruit, earthy truffles and nutmeg and a complex finish that lingers for hours. Please don't miss your chance to secure this superb Gran Reserva.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
A rare release from the excellent 2001 vintage. Tiny amounts of this impressive wine were made from a few parcels of ancient vines on the highest slopes of the sun-drenched, terraced vineyards. These ancient plots yield complex, multi-layered wines - rarities well worth tracking down. Powerful damson and berry fruit, earthy truffles and nutmeg and a complex finish that lingers for hours. Please don't miss your chance to secure this superb Gran Reserva.
La Crema Chardonnay - £15.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The La Crema winery, founded in 1979, is an established specialist in intensely flavoured Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the cool Sonoma Coast. Unlike many wineries in the region, La Crema does not have large tourist facilities and is not open to the public. It is a small top-end family estate that gets on with the job of handcrafting fine wines, barrel by barrel. Fermented and aged in new French oak, the 2004 is just coming into its own. It shows the ripeness and balance of a fabulous vintage with smooth, unobtrusive oak flavours thanks to the skills of winemaker Melissa Stackhouse. Fresh aromas of citrus, butterscotch and lemon peel with hints of jasmine and nutmeg. In the mouth it's rich and buttery with pear and citrus fruit plus toast and caramel richness and a long, lingering finish.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The La Crema winery, founded in 1979, is an established specialist in intensely flavoured Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the cool Sonoma Coast. Unlike many wineries in the region, La Crema does not have large tourist facilities and is not open to the public. It is a small top-end family estate that gets on with the job of handcrafting fine wines, barrel by barrel. Fermented and aged in new French oak, the 2004 is just coming into its own. It shows the ripeness and balance of a fabulous vintage with smooth, unobtrusive oak flavours thanks to the skills of winemaker Melissa Stackhouse. Fresh aromas of citrus, butterscotch and lemon peel with hints of jasmine and nutmeg. In the mouth it's rich and buttery with pear and citrus fruit plus toast and caramel richness and a long, lingering finish.
La Crema Chardonnay 2004 - £15.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The La Crema winery, founded in 1979, is an established specialist in intensely flavoured Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the cool Sonoma Coast. Unlike many wineries in the region, La Crema does not have large tourist facilities and is not open to the public. It is a small top-end family estate that gets on with the job of handcrafting fine wines, barrel by barrel. Fermented and aged in new French oak, the 2004 is just coming into its own. It shows the ripeness and balance of a fabulous vintage with smooth, unobtrusive oak flavours thanks to the skills of winemaker Melissa Stackhouse. Fresh aromas of citrus, butterscotch and lemon peel with hints of jasmine and nutmeg. In the mouth it's rich and buttery with pear and citrus fruit plus toast and caramel richness and a long, lingering finish.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The La Crema winery, founded in 1979, is an established specialist in intensely flavoured Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the cool Sonoma Coast. Unlike many wineries in the region, La Crema does not have large tourist facilities and is not open to the public. It is a small top-end family estate that gets on with the job of handcrafting fine wines, barrel by barrel. Fermented and aged in new French oak, the 2004 is just coming into its own. It shows the ripeness and balance of a fabulous vintage with smooth, unobtrusive oak flavours thanks to the skills of winemaker Melissa Stackhouse. Fresh aromas of citrus, butterscotch and lemon peel with hints of jasmine and nutmeg. In the mouth it's rich and buttery with pear and citrus fruit plus toast and caramel richness and a long, lingering finish.