Fantastic French pair from Languedoc:
Chateau Millgrand Minervois, Languedoc, France – Stewed red fruit and sweet spice with decent mineral structure (£8.99)
Duc du Mornay Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France – Apricots and citrus with good acidity and minerality (£8.99)
Tasting in store Friday 2nd March 2012
Forget Rioja…superb value from regional Spain
Juan Gil Monastrell, Jumilla – Dark cherry in colour, rich, full and spicy (£8.99)
K-naia Verdejo, Rueda – Intensely aromatic wine, white stone fruit, soft sparkling notes (£9.50)
Tasting in store Friday 9th March 2012
Old favourites from the never-yet-to-disappoint Boutinot stable:
Boutinot Cotes du Rhone Red – Red and dark fruit with hints of mocha (£9.50)
Boutinot Cotes du Rhone White – Peaches and honey-suckle, rich mouth-feel (£9.50)
Tasting in store Friday 16th March 2012
Pioneering winemaking from the cool-climate Limari Valley:
Tabali Reserva Syrah, Limari – Deep violet in colour, with rich berry fruit and a hint of pepper (£10.99)
Tabali Reserva Chardonnay, Limari– Honey and citrus, hints of vanilla from aging in French oak (£8.99)
Tasting in store Friday 23rd March 2012
Old World-style finesse combines with world-class Argentinian winemaking:
La Flor Sauvignon Blanc, Mendoza – Satisfyingly crisp and clean, with a nice grassiness (£9.99)
La Flor Malbec, Mendoza – Dark fruits, plum and hints of vanilla (£9.99)
Tasting in store Friday 30th March 2012
Great value wines from a legendary South African winemaker:
Ken Forrester ‘Petit’ Chenin Blanc, Western Cape – Ripe pears and apple with a rich but fresh mouth-feel (£9.99)
Ken Forrester ‘Petit’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Cape – Typical dark fruit with cool-climate herbaceousness (£8.99)
Tasting in store Friday 6th April 2012
