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Villa Fiori Bianco - £5.49
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A smooth, clean and ripe white made during the fantastic 2006 vintage, using the indigenous Italian variety Cataratto, as well as Graciano and Chardonnay grapes, sourced mainly from Sicily - a region that is fast developing a sound reputation for producing some of Italy's most flavoursome wines. Dynamic young winemaker Scipione Giuliani was keen to make a blend he liked - subject to our approval - and not be constrained by appellation laws, hence the Vino di Tavola tag. Don't be fooled, though, it's anything but Vino di Tavola in taste! ''Packed with racy citrus and delicate blossom flavours, developing on the palate to include ripe peach. Fresh and uplifting, it's an excellent lunchtime aperitif wine, as well as making a great partner to fresh fish platters.''
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A smooth, clean and ripe white made during the fantastic 2006 vintage, using the indigenous Italian variety Cataratto, as well as Graciano and Chardonnay grapes, sourced mainly from Sicily - a region that is fast developing a sound reputation for producing some of Italy's most flavoursome wines. Dynamic young winemaker Scipione Giuliani was keen to make a blend he liked - subject to our approval - and not be constrained by appellation laws, hence the Vino di Tavola tag. Don't be fooled, though, it's anything but Vino di Tavola in taste! ''Packed with racy citrus and delicate blossom flavours, developing on the palate to include ripe peach. Fresh and uplifting, it's an excellent lunchtime aperitif wine, as well as making a great partner to fresh fish platters.''
Domaine des Cottereaux 2006 - £11.79
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A perfect balance of crisp, refreshing citrus flavours, and rich 'mineral' complexity have earned Domaine des Cottereaux Sancerre many medals and wide critical acclaim over the years. Why does Jean-Marie's Sancerre win so many awards, and taste that bit more refined than so many local rivals? He points out that his tiny domaine, inherited from his father 20 years ago, includes many small parcels of Sauvignon vines, dotted amongst premium sites with a great diversity of terroirs. This, he says, adds complexity and depth to his wine and especially in 2006, a very good vintage for the Loire. A good relationship with Jean-Marie, lasting seven vintages now, secured us a parcel - albeit strictly limited. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy one of the world's best-loved classic whites from an excellent vintage. Pale gold colour with a fine racy nose of citrus and white flowers. Crisp, rich and beautifully balanced with lime and gooseberry flavours and a subtle minerally edge. Enjoy as an aperitif or with grilled fish.
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A perfect balance of crisp, refreshing citrus flavours, and rich 'mineral' complexity have earned Domaine des Cottereaux Sancerre many medals and wide critical acclaim over the years. Why does Jean-Marie's Sancerre win so many awards, and taste that bit more refined than so many local rivals? He points out that his tiny domaine, inherited from his father 20 years ago, includes many small parcels of Sauvignon vines, dotted amongst premium sites with a great diversity of terroirs. This, he says, adds complexity and depth to his wine and especially in 2006, a very good vintage for the Loire. A good relationship with Jean-Marie, lasting seven vintages now, secured us a parcel - albeit strictly limited. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy one of the world's best-loved classic whites from an excellent vintage. Pale gold colour with a fine racy nose of citrus and white flowers. Crisp, rich and beautifully balanced with lime and gooseberry flavours and a subtle minerally edge. Enjoy as an aperitif or with grilled fish.
Simonnet-Febvre Les Champtars 2006 - £9.55
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Great rarity - from a lovely vintage - that will delight lovers of Chablis and Sancerre. How come? Sauvignon de St Bris is a fascinating wine grown in the greater Chablis region yet more akin in style to the grassy-fresh wines of Sancerre 60 miles to the West. The House of Simonnet-Febvre has been based in Chablis since 1840. Their Sauvignon is made to the same exacting standards as their Chablis and exhibits classic aromas of gooseberries and blackcurrant leaf. It's well balanced to with a weighty palate and racy acidity. Serve with grilled seafood kebabs, prawn risotto or a fresh goat's cheese salad.
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Great rarity - from a lovely vintage - that will delight lovers of Chablis and Sancerre. How come? Sauvignon de St Bris is a fascinating wine grown in the greater Chablis region yet more akin in style to the grassy-fresh wines of Sancerre 60 miles to the West. The House of Simonnet-Febvre has been based in Chablis since 1840. Their Sauvignon is made to the same exacting standards as their Chablis and exhibits classic aromas of gooseberries and blackcurrant leaf. It's well balanced to with a weighty palate and racy acidity. Serve with grilled seafood kebabs, prawn risotto or a fresh goat's cheese salad.
Vallon des Gravettes 2006 - £6.15
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Tired of the same old round of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc? Pep up your palate with lovely, racy, multi-layered wine from one of the most exciting best value wine regions in France. The high valley of the Ardeche lies an hour's drive uphill from the Rhone and until recently, never much visited 'cept by folk that were lost (hence it provided ideal cover for the Marquisard - the French Resistance - in WW2). These days though, by virtue of its ideal climate for vine growing, it has become a haven for dynamic winemakers seeking freedom from the restrictive AOC system. Even famous name growers form the Rhone and Burgundy are diversifying their interests and investing heavily here. Vallon is a refreshingly different blend of premium varieties. 75% is the apricot and white pepper-scented Grenache Blanc. The balance, a judicious combination of Viognier, Marsanne and Sauvignon Blanc. Its cleverly crafted by Christelle Delamalmaison and her talented sidekick for the 2006 vintage, Greek-born Aussie Zane Zatzikis. A delightful mouthful of flavours - freshly grapy, honeyed and peachy - undercut by lemony freshness. A youthful, modern wine that's very tasty to drink on its own, yet an ideal partner for seared scallops, grilled seabass with braised fennel, light salads or roast chicken.
Price on from Laithwaites.
Tired of the same old round of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc? Pep up your palate with lovely, racy, multi-layered wine from one of the most exciting best value wine regions in France. The high valley of the Ardeche lies an hour's drive uphill from the Rhone and until recently, never much visited 'cept by folk that were lost (hence it provided ideal cover for the Marquisard - the French Resistance - in WW2). These days though, by virtue of its ideal climate for vine growing, it has become a haven for dynamic winemakers seeking freedom from the restrictive AOC system. Even famous name growers form the Rhone and Burgundy are diversifying their interests and investing heavily here. Vallon is a refreshingly different blend of premium varieties. 75% is the apricot and white pepper-scented Grenache Blanc. The balance, a judicious combination of Viognier, Marsanne and Sauvignon Blanc. Its cleverly crafted by Christelle Delamalmaison and her talented sidekick for the 2006 vintage, Greek-born Aussie Zane Zatzikis. A delightful mouthful of flavours - freshly grapy, honeyed and peachy - undercut by lemony freshness. A youthful, modern wine that's very tasty to drink on its own, yet an ideal partner for seared scallops, grilled seabass with braised fennel, light salads or roast chicken.