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William Cole, Syrah and Carmenere, £8.49 Autumn has descended upon us bringing seasonal change. Think golden brown leaves and berries… and our wonderful William Cole wines. Bringing out the essence of autumn with flavours of berries, cherries and spice of the Carmenere or the Syrah’s stewed fruit and vanilla. Superb quality for the price.   The grapes with which they are made give the wines a great concentration and intensity of flavour that stand out in the palate. Both are easy to drink on their own but with food they really stand out. Choose the Syrah to complement stronger cheeses...

White Rioja, Monopole, CVNE £7.99 CVNE’s Monopole white Rioja is soft with fruity aromas. Light and fresh on the palate with hints of pear and apple make it an excellent aperitif and a great companion to fish and chicken dishes.   CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte del España), was founded in 1879 in the town of Haro in Rioja.  Positioned close to railway tracks which drove into the cellar to transport the wine more easily. It was founded by two brothers and today is still controlled by the direct descendants of the founding family. The winery is now composed of...

White Rioja, Monopole, CVNE £7.99 CVNE’s Monopole white Rioja is soft with fruity aromas. Light and fresh on the palate with hints of pear and apple make it an excellent aperitif and a great companion to fish and chicken dishes.   CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte del España), was founded in 1879 in the town of Haro in Rioja.  Positioned close to railway tracks which drove into the cellar to transport the wine more easily. It was founded by two brothers and today is still controlled by the direct descendants of the founding family. The winery is now composed of...

Sauvignon Blanc, Roundstone £7.69 RRP £10.95 Sauvignon Blanc…the explosive varietal that awoke the world to New Zealand wine is still going strong. When Marlborough’s first Sauvignon Blanc vines were planted, no one could have predicted the super status that they would attain. Roundstone is no exception with its grassy, gooseberry fruit flavours with mineral overtones. A great addition to summer picnics and buffets.   With New Zealand being so isolated, it has had no choice but to learn to live sustainably. In Maori belief, natures resources belonged to the earth, and people were welcome to use of these gifts, as...

Pinot Noir, La Umbra £5.99 With a traditional British summer weather forecast for this week, we have a wine that fits whatever the weather. This Pinot Noir is full of surprises. It’s a fresh and elegant red from Romania and great value at £5.99. A classic Pinot Noir with flavours of cherries and raspberries that can be lightly chilled when the sun comes out. Team it up with cold meats, cheese, picnics and buffets…it’s all you need this summer! La Umbra hails from the Dealurile Munteniei wine region in the Southern part of Romania, where the origin of viticulture is...