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Beaujolais, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Romy £9.79 When the sun decides to shine this Beaujolais captures the last essence of the summer. A round and juicy wine from old Gamay Noir vines, bursting with raspberry and strawberry fruit with a delicate touch of pepper. Light-bodied but with ample flavour and smooth tannins. Best served very slightly chilled on those sunny days. Tastes good with cold meats, fish or salads. Domaine Romy has been a firm supporter and member of the Terra Vitis farming approach for the last 10 years: “the pleasure of wine from healthy, living soil”. Their philosophy is to...

Ai Galera, Poetico £6.99 With interest rising in Portuguese wine, more and more people are becoming aware of its potential. Poetico is great value for money with an intriguing character created from a variety of indigenous grapes. Ruby red in colour, it has clean aromas with hints of red berry fruits. A medium bodied wine with a well rounded finish.   From the previously undervalued Tejo region, south of Lisbon, Ai Galera are producing wines of great character. Enhanced by the unique images on the labels, which are inspired by the region’s colourful history…these wines are screaming out for your...

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...