Willowglen Shiraz Cabernet 2007

Intense plum and spice characters. Rounded; Vibrant purple in colour with crimson hues; Lifted plum and berry aromas

£ 4.99

Calbuco Cabernet Merlot 2007

Soft, ripe and rounded blackcurrant fruit flavours, supple tannins and a juicy finish. A great party wine, very popular with all who try it!

£ 5.99

Finca los Prados Cabernet Malbec 2007

Made by Valentin Bianchi, this robust but nicely balanced red shows rounded, ripe fruit flavours of blackcurrant, with a touch of chocolate complexity. Remarkable value!

£ 5.99

Calbuco Merlot 2006

A vibratly fruity, soft and plummy red that is oh so drinkable! Very full bodied for this price, and has added complexity from a short period of oak maturation.

£ 6.25

Goats do Roam Red 2006

Now only available to Independant Merchants, this blended red is packed with ripe red fruit flavours. Smooth and complex for this price point.

£ 6.25

Dominio Espinal 2006

A robustly modern Spanish wine from a steadily improving winery. Youthful and fruity, wih soft, ripe tannins.

£ 6.25

Sequiot Tempranillo Cabernert 2006

Powerful fruit flavours with firm, ripe tannins and a good structure. The Cabernet adds a minty blackcurrant note, which balances the ripeness of the Tempranillo.

£ 6.49

Colonia las Liebres Bonarda 2006

Bonarda vines were brought to Argentina over 100 years ago by Piemontese immigrants, and were found to really suit their new home. Freshly fruity unoaked red, with plum and blackberry flavours.

£ 6.75

Fairview Pegleg Carignan 2005

An ideal bin-end for me!! Not the best name in the world, but fabulous wine, deep rich and concentrated, now ever so smooth with just the right amount of age. RSP £9.49, bin end price £6.99

£ 6.99

Bodegas Castano Monastrell 2007

A full bodied, concentrated red packed with spicy blackberry flavours, and a really long finish for a wine of this price bracket, with a touch of liquorice complexity. A great value alternative to a good Rhone Valley red.

£ 7.49

Chocolan Carmenere 2007

Richly fruity, rounded wine from Chile's signature red grape variety. Complex dark fruits and a long spicy finish. Decanter World Wine Awards 2008 Trophy - Best Chilean Red under £10.

£ 7.75

Hellfire Bay Shiraz Grenache 2005

Excellent depth of spicy,ripe fruit. Smooth rounded tannins with just enough structure to support the juicy fruit.

£ 7.99

Azamor Red 2005

One of Europe's most dynamic wine regions and Portugal's most important area for light (i.e. not fortified!!) reds. Exceptionally well rounded, complex fruit flavours and a long, supple finish.

£ 7.99

Willunga 100 Grenache 2006

This is made from an old, low-yielding vineyard in McLaren Flat and has superb colour, intensity an fruity aromatic 'lift'. Big and juicy.

£ 8.50

Willunga 100 Cabernet Shiraz 2006

This is more than a nod to the sort of quality and value that made Australian wine great. It is also a uniquely Aussie style : berries from the Cab, and brambly fleshiness from the Shiraz.

£ 8.75

Willunga 100 Shiraz Viognier 2006

Combines power and elegance, in a way that few wines do. The 5% Viognier, a white grape, adds aromatics to the nose and a velvety silkiness to the palate.

£ 8.75

Chocolan Reserva Cabernet Franc 2005

Seductive and perfumed, with spicy back fruit and vanilla. Oak ageing has given even more complexity. Rich and full-bodied. IWC 2007 Gold Medal.

£ 8.99

Omrah Pinot Noir 2007

The 'second label' of the Plantagenet winery, in the cool climate Great Southern region. The grapes ripen slowly, building up aromas and flavour gracefully. Silver medal at the IWC 2008.

£ 10.50

Izadi Rioja Crianza 2004

An extremely impressive Crianza! Well integrated vanilla oak and juicy black fruit, A from 14 months ageing in American oak barrels.

£ 10.75

Mitolo Jester Shiraz 2006

Bright, lifted fruit and a supple texture gives this McLaren Vale real appeal that is rare at this price. Winemaking by Ben Glaetzer, the man that can do no wrong! IWC 2008 Silver Medal.

£ 10.99

Quinta de Roriz Reserva 2005

A full bodied red, with 10 months in new French oak, fabulous quality......but my supplier couldn't sell it hence it becomes a bargain!! Does need decanting as unfiltered and has thrown a significant deposit (that's good!!). RSP was £18.99

£ 10.99

Abadia Retuerta Rivola 2005

Complex and classy, with great depth and concentration. A long, smooth yet spicy finish completes the picture. An introduction to the fabulous Abadia range.

£ 11.50

Delta Pinot Noir 2007

A lovely depth of black cherry fruit, supple yet vibrant. A silky smooth palate, with a mineral-rich finish. IWC 2008 Silver Medal and a 5 Star Wine, Decanter NZ Pinot Noir tasting Sept 2008.

£ 12.75

Lyeth Reserve Red 2001 2001

Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot only made in the best years (the previous release was 1995!!). Complex and savoury. RSP £20.99

£ 12.99

Tinpot Hut Syrah 2006

Although not so suitable for Pinot Noir, the warmer Hawkes Bay climate is ideal for bigger reds. This plummy Syrah has a lovely silkiness and smoky pepper complexity. Much more of a Northern Rhone style of Syrah, than fruitier New World Shiraz. Sommelier Wine Awards 2008 Gold Medal.

£ 13.50

Clonakilla Hilltops Shiraz 2006

Canberra is fast becoming recognised for its cluster of small, fast improving wineries. Good structure, silky tannins and complex spicy/savoury fruit flavours. Excellent.

£ 13.99

Balnaves Cabernet Merlot 2005

Balnaves stands out for the stellar quality of its wines, probably due to it being a 10000 case winery in an area dominated by the 'corporates'. A rich and fleshy wine, packed with cassis and vanilla complexity. Winery of the year, James Halliday 2008 guide.

£ 14.99

Plantagenet Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

An elegant and complex Cabernet with great poise and charm, all the more remarkable for being contained within such a muscular frame. This has the finesse of the world's best Cabernets.

£ 15.99

John Duval Plexus 2005

John Duval was head winemaker at Penfolds until 2002, when he set out on his own sourcing fruit from his long-time friend in the Barossa. Seamlessly balanced. IWC 2007 Silver Medal.

£ 19.50

Plantagenet Shiraz 2004

Consistantly rated amoung the top 20 Shiraz in Australia! Combining elegance with power, this shows great depth and complexity. Decanter World Wine Awards 2007 Gold Medal.

£ 22.00


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