Wine over £12.00 per bottle
Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Ridge Quartage 2004 - £14.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The Thorn-Clarke family has been involved in making wine in the Barossa Valley for six generations and they fully intend to remain one of the region's premium producers for another six! Renowned wine expert Robert Parker is a big fan of their wines, and said of this one that it offers ''excellent value'', a ''full-flavoured, robust, South Australian red ... concentrated blackberry ... a long and heady finish''. Made using the classic claret combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot, it provides great depth and intensity, with full-on Aussie fruit flavours. If you like your red wines big and bold this is definitely one to try! Deep inky purple in colour, intense aromas of ripe berry and liquorice are joined by spicy oak and tobacco flavours. Very full and warming in the mouth, with a complex chocolaty finish that lingers on and on ... just the thing to enjoy with roast red meat and mature cheeses.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The Thorn-Clarke family has been involved in making wine in the Barossa Valley for six generations and they fully intend to remain one of the region's premium producers for another six! Renowned wine expert Robert Parker is a big fan of their wines, and said of this one that it offers ''excellent value'', a ''full-flavoured, robust, South Australian red ... concentrated blackberry ... a long and heady finish''. Made using the classic claret combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot, it provides great depth and intensity, with full-on Aussie fruit flavours. If you like your red wines big and bold this is definitely one to try! Deep inky purple in colour, intense aromas of ripe berry and liquorice are joined by spicy oak and tobacco flavours. Very full and warming in the mouth, with a complex chocolaty finish that lingers on and on ... just the thing to enjoy with roast red meat and mature cheeses.
Scarpantoni Block 3 Shiraz 2006 - £14.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Full-throttle Shiraz from the estate's oldest Shiraz vines (Block 3), coating the glass with a hefty lick of dark chocolate, leather and brambles - deliciously cloaked in succulent oak. A real treat for those who like their Shiraz weighty and smooth.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Full-throttle Shiraz from the estate's oldest Shiraz vines (Block 3), coating the glass with a hefty lick of dark chocolate, leather and brambles - deliciously cloaked in succulent oak. A real treat for those who like their Shiraz weighty and smooth.
Domaine Servin Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre 2004 - £14.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Chablis enthusiasts will adore this deliciously pure 2004, from the finest Premier Cru vineyard in the region - ''often judged to be a Grand Cru'' in tastings according to wine guru Robert Parker. Multi award-winning Francois Servin is the seventh generation of a family who've been making seriously fine Chablis since 1654. He's also co-founder of the Union des Grands Crus, an elite who insist each member makes Chablis ''of a quality to set them among the greatest whites in the world.'' This deliciously fresh gem has captured the very essence of the fine 2004 vintage - abundant ripe peach and pear flavours, rich buttery undertones and that wonderful minerally edge only found in the finest Chablis.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Chablis enthusiasts will adore this deliciously pure 2004, from the finest Premier Cru vineyard in the region - ''often judged to be a Grand Cru'' in tastings according to wine guru Robert Parker. Multi award-winning Francois Servin is the seventh generation of a family who've been making seriously fine Chablis since 1654. He's also co-founder of the Union des Grands Crus, an elite who insist each member makes Chablis ''of a quality to set them among the greatest whites in the world.'' This deliciously fresh gem has captured the very essence of the fine 2004 vintage - abundant ripe peach and pear flavours, rich buttery undertones and that wonderful minerally edge only found in the finest Chablis.
La Curio The Nubile Grenache Shiraz - £14.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Luxurious Shiraz has become the heart and soul of winemakers Adam Hooper and Elena Golakova and they've become true experts - winning the Australian Winemakers Trophy in 2005 for their efforts! The Nubile is their Aussie take on classic French wine Chateauneuf-du-Pape, as they added a portion of Grenache - made from wonderfully concentrated grapes grown on gnarled, 80-year-old vines - to their spicy, bramble fruit Shiraz. The result is a seriously powerful, blockbuster of a wine! Huge ripe bramble fruit and pepper mingles with spicy plum, clove and vanilla, finishing long, full and deliciously peppery. Open the bottle an hour before drinking and preferably decant to allow the flavours to open out fully.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Luxurious Shiraz has become the heart and soul of winemakers Adam Hooper and Elena Golakova and they've become true experts - winning the Australian Winemakers Trophy in 2005 for their efforts! The Nubile is their Aussie take on classic French wine Chateauneuf-du-Pape, as they added a portion of Grenache - made from wonderfully concentrated grapes grown on gnarled, 80-year-old vines - to their spicy, bramble fruit Shiraz. The result is a seriously powerful, blockbuster of a wine! Huge ripe bramble fruit and pepper mingles with spicy plum, clove and vanilla, finishing long, full and deliciously peppery. Open the bottle an hour before drinking and preferably decant to allow the flavours to open out fully.
La Curio The Nubile Grenache Shiraz 2006 - £14.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Luxurious Shiraz has become the heart and soul of winemakers Adam Hooper and Elena Golakova and they've become true experts - winning the Australian Winemakers Trophy in 2005 for their efforts! The Nubile is their Aussie take on classic French wine Chateauneuf-du-Pape, as they added a portion of Grenache - made from wonderfully concentrated grapes grown on gnarled, 80-year-old vines - to their spicy, bramble fruit Shiraz. The result is a seriously powerful, blockbuster of a wine! Huge ripe bramble fruit and pepper mingles with spicy plum, clove and vanilla, finishing long, full and deliciously peppery. Open the bottle an hour before drinking and preferably decant to allow the flavours to open out fully.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Luxurious Shiraz has become the heart and soul of winemakers Adam Hooper and Elena Golakova and they've become true experts - winning the Australian Winemakers Trophy in 2005 for their efforts! The Nubile is their Aussie take on classic French wine Chateauneuf-du-Pape, as they added a portion of Grenache - made from wonderfully concentrated grapes grown on gnarled, 80-year-old vines - to their spicy, bramble fruit Shiraz. The result is a seriously powerful, blockbuster of a wine! Huge ripe bramble fruit and pepper mingles with spicy plum, clove and vanilla, finishing long, full and deliciously peppery. Open the bottle an hour before drinking and preferably decant to allow the flavours to open out fully.
Gran Tarapaca Black Label Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 - £14.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon is without doubt one of the New World's great bargains'' (Tim Atkin) - and judging by this intensely ripe star, they're absolutely delicious too! Virtuoso winemaker, Cristian Molina selects the most concentrated grapes for this top-flight Cabernet and insists on expensive ageing French barriques before release. The result? Fantastic intensity of vanilla-scented cassis. Think super-ripe, very smart claret. Mature gems of this class are incredibly scarce ... don't miss out!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon is without doubt one of the New World's great bargains'' (Tim Atkin) - and judging by this intensely ripe star, they're absolutely delicious too! Virtuoso winemaker, Cristian Molina selects the most concentrated grapes for this top-flight Cabernet and insists on expensive ageing French barriques before release. The result? Fantastic intensity of vanilla-scented cassis. Think super-ripe, very smart claret. Mature gems of this class are incredibly scarce ... don't miss out!
Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Ridge Shiraz - £14.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The Thorn-Clarke family has been involved in making wine in the Barossa Valley for six generations and they fully intend to remain one of the region's premium producers for another six! Their Shotfire Ridge Shiraz 2004 is yet another brilliantly concentrated, blackberry fruit and dark chocolate powerhouse that shows off the family's excellent wine making skills that have earned them a world-wide reputation for producing top quality wines. Lush blackberry fruit, dark plums and spicy oak aromas are joined by rich liquorice and dark chocolate flavours. Smooth and velvety, with a mouthfilling richness, this is just the thing to crack open and enjoy with a juicy, chargrilled steak.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The Thorn-Clarke family has been involved in making wine in the Barossa Valley for six generations and they fully intend to remain one of the region's premium producers for another six! Their Shotfire Ridge Shiraz 2004 is yet another brilliantly concentrated, blackberry fruit and dark chocolate powerhouse that shows off the family's excellent wine making skills that have earned them a world-wide reputation for producing top quality wines. Lush blackberry fruit, dark plums and spicy oak aromas are joined by rich liquorice and dark chocolate flavours. Smooth and velvety, with a mouthfilling richness, this is just the thing to crack open and enjoy with a juicy, chargrilled steak.
Bodegas Primicia Rioja Magnum 2005 - £14.69
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This 'exceptional' 2005 vintage is ideal with lovers of silky Spanish reds. Hand-harvested and barrel-matured, this is classic Rioja at its most enjoyable thanks to a multi award-winning family bodega.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This 'exceptional' 2005 vintage is ideal with lovers of silky Spanish reds. Hand-harvested and barrel-matured, this is classic Rioja at its most enjoyable thanks to a multi award-winning family bodega.
Conde Galiana Gran Reserva (magnum) 2000 - £14.69
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Powerful, perfectly mellow flavours - aged in premium American oak and brimming with dark fruit. Tempranillo comes in perfect harmony with Cabernet Sauvignon and Garnacha to create a fantastic centrepiece to any occasion.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Powerful, perfectly mellow flavours - aged in premium American oak and brimming with dark fruit. Tempranillo comes in perfect harmony with Cabernet Sauvignon and Garnacha to create a fantastic centrepiece to any occasion.
XV du President (1.5L) 2007 - £14.69
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
If you love smooth, power-packed reds of astounding quality and vigour then look no further than tremendous XV du President. As its fans will tell you (there are many) you simply cannot beat the rich colour, intense flavour and velvety texture of XV. High in the Pyrenees, officially France's driest region, the hot days and cool nights of 2007 produced a spectacularly flavoursome (but low) yield of Grenache and a magnificently opulent dark, luxuriously smooth wine. Dark and brooding fruit aromas mingle with velvety tannins and ripe plum and cherry flavours. Enjoy this fabulously dark XV with roast beef or pork - better still as locals do with wild boar!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
If you love smooth, power-packed reds of astounding quality and vigour then look no further than tremendous XV du President. As its fans will tell you (there are many) you simply cannot beat the rich colour, intense flavour and velvety texture of XV. High in the Pyrenees, officially France's driest region, the hot days and cool nights of 2007 produced a spectacularly flavoursome (but low) yield of Grenache and a magnificently opulent dark, luxuriously smooth wine. Dark and brooding fruit aromas mingle with velvety tannins and ripe plum and cherry flavours. Enjoy this fabulously dark XV with roast beef or pork - better still as locals do with wild boar!
XV du President Magnum - £14.69
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
If you love smooth, power-packed reds of astounding quality and vigour then look no further than tremendous XV du President. As its fans will tell you (there are many) you simply cannot beat the rich colour, intense flavour and velvety texture of XV. High in the Pyrenees, officially France's driest region, the hot days and cool nights of 2007 produced a spectacularly flavoursome (but low) yield of Grenache and a magnificently opulent dark, luxuriously smooth wine. Dark and brooding fruit aromas mingle with velvety tannins and ripe plum and cherry flavours. Enjoy this fabulously dark XV with roast beef or pork - better still as locals do with wild boar!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
If you love smooth, power-packed reds of astounding quality and vigour then look no further than tremendous XV du President. As its fans will tell you (there are many) you simply cannot beat the rich colour, intense flavour and velvety texture of XV. High in the Pyrenees, officially France's driest region, the hot days and cool nights of 2007 produced a spectacularly flavoursome (but low) yield of Grenache and a magnificently opulent dark, luxuriously smooth wine. Dark and brooding fruit aromas mingle with velvety tannins and ripe plum and cherry flavours. Enjoy this fabulously dark XV with roast beef or pork - better still as locals do with wild boar!
Lupe Cholet 'Les Beugnons' 2004 - £14.95
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Premier Cru Chablis is Burgundy's shrewdest buy - pound for pound you just get more flavour intensity and complexity. This steely gem from century-old Lupe Cholet is a striking step up in concentration and quality and only now beginning to show its spectacular true colours. Founded in 1903 in Nuits-Saint-Georges by Alexandre de Mayol de Lupe and Felix de Cholet, Lupe-Cholet make wines form across the Burgundy region. Les Beugnons is the name of one of Chabis' top Premier Cru vineyards. Pale gold with green glints. Classic aromas of summer hay and white-fleshed nectarines. Steely crisp yet full and complex, a stunning choice of wine for seafood and fish and classic white meat dishes such as blanquette de veau.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Premier Cru Chablis is Burgundy's shrewdest buy - pound for pound you just get more flavour intensity and complexity. This steely gem from century-old Lupe Cholet is a striking step up in concentration and quality and only now beginning to show its spectacular true colours. Founded in 1903 in Nuits-Saint-Georges by Alexandre de Mayol de Lupe and Felix de Cholet, Lupe-Cholet make wines form across the Burgundy region. Les Beugnons is the name of one of Chabis' top Premier Cru vineyards. Pale gold with green glints. Classic aromas of summer hay and white-fleshed nectarines. Steely crisp yet full and complex, a stunning choice of wine for seafood and fish and classic white meat dishes such as blanquette de veau.
Barons de Rothschild Lafite Reserve 2003 - £14.95
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Handcrafted by Chateau Lafite's Charles Chevallier - the genius behind the #300-a-bottle Grand Vin - this Reserve exemplifies the quality of classic Cabernet and Merlot ... cherry-picked from the finest Medoc sites to create a deep, dark claret with wonderfully ripe aromas. What a vintage too! 2003 was the hottest year since 1896 and skilled winemakers like Charles were able to add elegance to the innate power of the vintage to create extraordinary wines. This is his richest and fullest yet - and 12-for-10. Sure to fly! To 2011.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Handcrafted by Chateau Lafite's Charles Chevallier - the genius behind the #300-a-bottle Grand Vin - this Reserve exemplifies the quality of classic Cabernet and Merlot ... cherry-picked from the finest Medoc sites to create a deep, dark claret with wonderfully ripe aromas. What a vintage too! 2003 was the hottest year since 1896 and skilled winemakers like Charles were able to add elegance to the innate power of the vintage to create extraordinary wines. This is his richest and fullest yet - and 12-for-10. Sure to fly! To 2011.
Ken Forrester Premium Mixed Case 6x75cl - £89.78
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £14.96 per bottle. Price on 02-Dec-08 from Tesco.
Case of 1 Ken Forrester Premium Mixed Case 6x75cl
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £14.96 per bottle. Price on 02-Dec-08 from Tesco.
Case of 1 Ken Forrester Premium Mixed Case 6x75cl
Murray River Estate Shiraz Viognier - £14.97
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Murray River Estate is situated at Buronga - a state of the art winery near Mildura on the banks of the mighty Murray River. Buronga make wine for some of the most well-known names in the Australian wine business - however it's their small 'project' wines like this that they're most passionate about! A heavenly mixture of 90% Shiraz and 10% Viognier (a blend that's normally used for #30-a-bottle Cote-Rotie), this wonderfully expressive red is brimming with richly perfumed fruit flavour. It also offers exceptional value - 'mate rates' as our friends by the Murray like to call them, so delighted are they by your enthusiasm for their wines Medium bodied with bags of ripe berry fruit and plum flavours and a touch of toasty vanilla oak. Deliciously soft with a luxurious, mouthfilling structure - it's the perfect wine to accompany char-grilled steak!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Murray River Estate is situated at Buronga - a state of the art winery near Mildura on the banks of the mighty Murray River. Buronga make wine for some of the most well-known names in the Australian wine business - however it's their small 'project' wines like this that they're most passionate about! A heavenly mixture of 90% Shiraz and 10% Viognier (a blend that's normally used for #30-a-bottle Cote-Rotie), this wonderfully expressive red is brimming with richly perfumed fruit flavour. It also offers exceptional value - 'mate rates' as our friends by the Murray like to call them, so delighted are they by your enthusiasm for their wines Medium bodied with bags of ripe berry fruit and plum flavours and a touch of toasty vanilla oak. Deliciously soft with a luxurious, mouthfilling structure - it's the perfect wine to accompany char-grilled steak!
Domaine du Vieux Calcernier 2004 - £14.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Brimful of the exuberant, spicy richness that crowns Chateauneuf-du-Pape King of Rhone reds, Domaine du Vieux Calcernier 2004 is a real and RARE treat. It is one of a handful of old-vine Chateauneufs that marries top-quality with a great price. 2004 was a superb vintage in Chateauneuf declared ''outstanding'' by Robert Parker. Made by the De Courten family, proprietors for nearly 3 centuries, this wine comes from some of the region's oldest vines producing tiny quantities of super-concentrated fruit. Gorgeous deep ruby colour in the glass with captivating aromas of spicy red fruits and a mass of chewy, raspberry and spice flavours in the mouth. Decant an hour before serving to really 'wow' guests.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Brimful of the exuberant, spicy richness that crowns Chateauneuf-du-Pape King of Rhone reds, Domaine du Vieux Calcernier 2004 is a real and RARE treat. It is one of a handful of old-vine Chateauneufs that marries top-quality with a great price. 2004 was a superb vintage in Chateauneuf declared ''outstanding'' by Robert Parker. Made by the De Courten family, proprietors for nearly 3 centuries, this wine comes from some of the region's oldest vines producing tiny quantities of super-concentrated fruit. Gorgeous deep ruby colour in the glass with captivating aromas of spicy red fruits and a mass of chewy, raspberry and spice flavours in the mouth. Decant an hour before serving to really 'wow' guests.
Chateau Maucoil Cuvee Speciale 2004 - £14.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Maucoil was once home to Roman legions defending the area from the native Gauls. The ancient vineyards are now tended by husband and wife team Guy and Daniele Arnaud, who are dedicated to producing quality wines using ten out of the thirteen grape varieties that are permitted in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Their vineyard produces tiny yields, resulting in pure, concentrated flavours. Only the highest quality, hand-harvested grapes are allowed into the presses, and the wine is treated to a luxury slumber in finest French oak to give it a mellow, toasty edge. Deep ruby in colour with juicy, red berry aromas. Full bodied, yet delightfully smooth, with layers of toasty oak and spice. Well suited to rich, meaty casseroles or game. Decant before serving, as gentle filtering means the wine may throw a slight deposit.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Maucoil was once home to Roman legions defending the area from the native Gauls. The ancient vineyards are now tended by husband and wife team Guy and Daniele Arnaud, who are dedicated to producing quality wines using ten out of the thirteen grape varieties that are permitted in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Their vineyard produces tiny yields, resulting in pure, concentrated flavours. Only the highest quality, hand-harvested grapes are allowed into the presses, and the wine is treated to a luxury slumber in finest French oak to give it a mellow, toasty edge. Deep ruby in colour with juicy, red berry aromas. Full bodied, yet delightfully smooth, with layers of toasty oak and spice. Well suited to rich, meaty casseroles or game. Decant before serving, as gentle filtering means the wine may throw a slight deposit.
Chateau Maucoil Cuvee Speciale - £14.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Maucoil was once home to Roman legions defending the area from the native Gauls. The ancient vineyards are now tended by husband and wife team Guy and Daniele Arnaud, who are dedicated to producing quality wines using ten out of the thirteen grape varieties that are permitted in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Their vineyard produces tiny yields, resulting in pure, concentrated flavours. Only the highest quality, hand-harvested grapes are allowed into the presses, and the wine is treated to a luxury slumber in finest French oak to give it a mellow, toasty edge. Deep ruby in colour with juicy, red berry aromas. Full bodied, yet delightfully smooth, with layers of toasty oak and spice. Well suited to rich, meaty casseroles or game. Decant before serving, as gentle filtering means the wine may throw a slight deposit.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Maucoil was once home to Roman legions defending the area from the native Gauls. The ancient vineyards are now tended by husband and wife team Guy and Daniele Arnaud, who are dedicated to producing quality wines using ten out of the thirteen grape varieties that are permitted in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Their vineyard produces tiny yields, resulting in pure, concentrated flavours. Only the highest quality, hand-harvested grapes are allowed into the presses, and the wine is treated to a luxury slumber in finest French oak to give it a mellow, toasty edge. Deep ruby in colour with juicy, red berry aromas. Full bodied, yet delightfully smooth, with layers of toasty oak and spice. Well suited to rich, meaty casseroles or game. Decant before serving, as gentle filtering means the wine may throw a slight deposit.
Domaine Long Depaquit Premier Cru Foret 2004 - £14.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Domaine Long-Depaquit's Gerard Vullien is a world-renowned Chablis master whose every release offers Chablis at its striking peak. Pure, crisp, flinty gem from the famed Premier Cru vineyard of 'Foret' whose fossil-laced vineyards are ideal for fine, effortlessly balanced Chablis. A real step up in concentration and intensity.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Domaine Long-Depaquit's Gerard Vullien is a world-renowned Chablis master whose every release offers Chablis at its striking peak. Pure, crisp, flinty gem from the famed Premier Cru vineyard of 'Foret' whose fossil-laced vineyards are ideal for fine, effortlessly balanced Chablis. A real step up in concentration and intensity.
Maison Lamblin Beauroy 2002 - £14.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This magnificent Premier Cru Chablis comes from the Lamblin family's precious parcel of vines on the esteemed Beauroy vineyard - one of the ''Princes'' of Chablis. The award-winning Lamblin family have been making wine in Chablis since 1690. Michel and Didier are now being joined by the next generation who are already winning awards of their own. Wet stone aroma with elegant peaches-and-cream flavours. The great 2002 vintage is now coming into its own right. Exquisite with grilled Dover sole.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This magnificent Premier Cru Chablis comes from the Lamblin family's precious parcel of vines on the esteemed Beauroy vineyard - one of the ''Princes'' of Chablis. The award-winning Lamblin family have been making wine in Chablis since 1690. Michel and Didier are now being joined by the next generation who are already winning awards of their own. Wet stone aroma with elegant peaches-and-cream flavours. The great 2002 vintage is now coming into its own right. Exquisite with grilled Dover sole.