Special Release
Aresti Special Release Sauvignon Blanc 2013, €12.99 This Casablanca Valley Sauvignon Blanc is closer to a fresh French style than a pungent New World style, with herby, salty notes of nettles and lime. Winemaker’s suggested food pairing: “Sushi, ceviche or other seafood dishes.”
Aresti’s best
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Aresti Special Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, €12.99 With lots of juicy black fruits, elegant oak spicing and food-friendly tannins to provide some structure, this all-rounder offers lots of bang for your buck. Winemaker’s suggested food pairing: “A versatile wine that pairs particularly well with pastas and meat dishes.”
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Aresti Family Collection Assemblage 2009 Now €20, was €25.99
Aresti Trisquel Syrah 2012 Now €12, was €15.99
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An elegant Syrah with rosemary-scented strawberry aromas leading through to juicy, vanilla-spiced fruits and delicate tannins. Winemaker’s suggested food pairing: “This goes very well with dark chocolate.”
Led by Cabernet Sauvignon but with Syrah, Merlot and Malbec in the mix, this is smooth yet structured, with spiced black fruits and a touch of mocha. Winemaker’s suggested food pairing: “Grilled lamb chops with a sweet, rich jus.”
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Aresti Trisquel Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Now €12, was €15.99
selected stores only From the coastal Leyda Valley comes this pungent style of Sauvignon Blanc, with its punchy, vegetal, herbal character and crisp, bright acidity. Winemaker’s suggested food pairing: “Serve simply prepared shellfish or white fish.”
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