C&B Christmas Wine List

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DELIVERY To make sure you receive your delivery in time for Christmas, please place your order

by Friday 14th December. For customers who live outside of mainland UK and the Highlands you will need to place your order

by Wednesday 12th December.

There are 2 ways you can order from this offer: TELEPHONE 020 7265 2430 (London) • 01638 600 000 (Newmarket) 01875 321 921 (Edinburgh) • 01748 828 640 (Sedbury)

Online www.corneyandbarrow.com When ordering Champagne Delamotte please use the voucher code

CHAMP15

to ensure you receive your discount.

The tree’s up, the shopping’s all-but done… and there’s a cool, refreshing Chardonnay waiting to be uncorked. Or maybe it’s more a day for the rich, plummy intensity of a French Merlot. Just savour the calm now, before the Champagne pops, the unwrapping explodes, the Clarets, Sauvignons and around-the-world wines are shared, the food eaten, the mess cleared… and the tawny port is (at last) cherished with a home-baked mince pie.

But for now, it’s quiet. So take some time to look through our hand-picked selection of fine wines and Champagnes; order over £100 worth, and we’ll deliver for free to your home (so there’s really no need to go anywhere else this Christmas).

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Contents MIXED CASE SELECTIONS THE ULTIMATE SELECTION champagne DELAMOTTE & SALON party wines Clarets for the season The burgundy selection The UNCONVENTIONAL SELECTION port and SWEET

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GIFT BOXES One bottle gift box £8 Two bottle gift box £12 Three bottle gift box £15 To order a gift box, simply call 020 7265 2430 *Unfortunately we cannot package Champagne in Gift Boxes.

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Mixed selections for big, noisy family Christmases, or just staying at home with good friends Whatever your Christmas looks like this year, the right selection of wines will nudge it into perfection. Choose from our expertly grouped combinations of classic French favourites – or treat your taste buds to an aroundthe-world odyssey, with exciting wines from gloriously far-flung places. And if it’s the dizzy heights of opulence you’re after, indulge in our Ultimate Christmas Case, designed to delight… guaranteed to impress.

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Please call to order 020 7265 2430 (London) • 01638 600 000 (Newmarket) 01875 321 921 (Edinburgh) • 01748 828 640 (Sedbury)

or visit www.corneyandbarrow.com

Free delivery on orders over £100

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Corney & Barrow Mixed Case Christmas… done, with three bottles of each of our own house favourites together – reds, whites and fizz, in one exceptional value case.

£100

3 x Corney & Barrow Claret, Maison Sichel, Bordeaux 2009 • 3 x Corney & Barrow, Varichon et Clerc NV 3 x Corney & Barrow Rouge, Vin de France, Celliers Jean d’Alibert NV • 3 x Corney & Barrow Blanc, Vin de Pays du Gers, Producteurs Plaimont NV

Around The World Mixed Case Get festive at home… but let your senses explore, with this intrepid collection of whites and reds from New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Spain, Argentina and Italy.

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2 x Malbec, Bodega Ruca Malen, Mendoza, Argentina 2010 • 2 x Macizo Benjamin Romeo, Catalonia, Spain 2009 2 x Eradus, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2011 • 2 x Le Cupole IGT Tuscany, Tenuta di Trinoro, Italy 2008 2 x Shiraz, Nelson Estate, Paarl, South Africa 2008 • 2 x Unwooded Chardonnay, The Lane, Adelaide Hills, Australia 2009

£190

Classic Christmas Mixed Case A dry, light German Riesling, a warm Spanish red, the essential classic Claret and traditional Burgundies red and white make this a versatile seasonal must-have.

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£210

2 x Rheingau Riesling QbA Schloss Schönborn 2010 • 2 x Château Barrail du Blanc, Grand Cru Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux 2009 2 x Psi, Peter Sisseck, Ribera Del Duero 2009 • 2 x Olivier Leflaive, Bourgogne Blanc Les Sétilles 2010 2 x Bourgogne Pinot Noir Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Pierre Labet 2008 • 2 x Chablis, Domaine Vincent Dampt 2011

THE Special Christmas SelectioN From entertaining to traditional Christmas dinner, this case covers every eventuality – with Champagne, red and white Burgundies, Claret, and fine, intense Chateauneuf-du-Pape.

2 x Gevrey-Chambertin Villages Domaine Trapet 2010 • 2 x Château La Grave à Pomerol, Bordeaux 2004 2 x Delamotte Blanc de Blancs 2002 • 2 x Meursault Tête de Murger, Domaine Patrick Javillier 2008 2 x Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes, Tardieu-Laurent 2008 • 2 x Chassagne-Montrachet Blanchots, Olivier Leflaive 2009

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The Ultimate Mixed Case The very finest, most sought-after Champagnes, Burgundies, Riojas, Italian and Bordeaux wines make up this luxurious collection.

It’s a once-in-a-lifetime line-up of some true icons, ready to make this Christmas one to remember.

1 x Barolo Cascina Francia, Giacomo Conterno 2005 1 x Contador Benjamin Romeo 2002 1 x Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc 2009 2 x Château Trotanoy 1982 2 x Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 1er Cru Domaine Leflaive 2008 1 x Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2004 1 x Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru, Domaine Leflaive 2008 2 x Champagne Salon 1999 1 x Lodovico, IGT Toscana, Tenuta di Biserno 2007

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Lovely Bubbly It’s the perfect excuse to celebrate, with an elegant Delamotte or luxurious Salon Champagne Parties, gatherings – or just unwrapping presents on Christmas morning – the time’s always right for that wonderfully evocative pop, fizz and sparkle.

We’re proud to be the UK’s exclusive suppliers of the delicate-textured Champagne Delamotte, known as ‘the insider’s champagne’ for its unrivalled craftsmanship and truly refined flavour.

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Champagne Delamotte 1212

Champagne Delamotte BRUT NV Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

Given Delamotte’s predilection for Chardonnay, it is hardly surprising that this grape forms the basis of Delamotte’s elegant non-vintage cuvée.

Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier add soft layers of flavour and richness, creating a supremely balanced Champagne with freshness and depth in equal measure.

15% off price £135.14/case £22.52/bottle

Champagne Delamotte Blanc de Blancs NV Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

One of the most refreshing and uplifting Champagnes of all, this Blanc de Blancs non-vintage is arguably the epitome of the Delamotte style.

It’s light yet rich, with a delicate texture and crisp acidity.

15% off price £186.14/case £31.02/bottle Case size: 6 bottles Normally £218.99/case £36.50/bottle

Champagne Delamotte Blanc de Blancs, 2002 Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

Fuller bodied and elegant, this stunning wine delivers delicate notes of citrus and peach, with a sumptuous blend of honey and nuts on the palate.

15% off price £229.50/case £38.26/bottle Case size: 6 bottles Normally £270.00/case £45.00/bottle

Champagne Delamotte Rosé NV Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

A Pinot Noir dominated blend, this tantalising Rosé is a delightful pale pink in colour, with wild red berry fruit enchanting both the nose and the palate. Its lightness and sophistication make it an ideal accompaniment to food, and a delicious aperitif.

15% off price £203.75/case £33.96/bottle Case size: 6 bottles Normally £239.70/case £39.95/bottle

Case size: 6 bottles Normally £158.99/case £26.50/bottle

CHAMPAGNE Salon Le Mesnil 1999 Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

With only 39 vintages produced since the turn of the last century, Salon Champagne is arguably the finest and certainly the rarest of all Champagnes. Only the most favourable vintages yield this complex wine.

£1,320/case £220/bottle Case size: 6 bottles

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Party pleasers

Whites, rosés, reds, a sparkle or two… get the party started with an exquisite assortment of much-loved wines You’ll find old friends and new among our party collection; firm favourites Prosecco, Sauvignon Blanc and Grenache mingle with novel, intriguing names to create the ultimate entertaining selection. Absolute essentials for any party are the House Rouge and Blanc – and ours are outstanding value, expertly blended by our long-term partners and suppliers. Plus, to make that hectic planning as simple as possible, we’ve put together three mixed party cases… so all you have to think about is who to invite.

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P rosecco ‘Sylvoz’, Le Colture, Valdobbiadene NV

Exclusive to Corney & Barrow With an elegance to add sparkle at any party, this beautifully made Prosecco belies its price tag with an impressive complexity of flavour. Pale straw in colour, its aroma and flavours of orchard fruit, citrus, almonds and white flowers make it ideal for aperitifs.

Corney & Barrow BLANC, Vin de Pays du Gers, Producteurs Plaimont 2011 Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

12 bottles £138.00/case £11.50/bottle

Long, warm summers tempered by cool Pyrénées breezes breathed life into this zingy, versatile dry white. Its blend of slowly ripened Colombard and Ugni Blanc grapes is aromatic, floral and freshly fruity – with more than a hint of zest.

Corney & Barrow, Varichon et Clerc NV

Rosario Sauvignon Blanc, San Pedro, Valle Central 2011

Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

Made by the ‘Methode Traditionelle’ – the same process by which Champagne is produced – this wine is dry with a gentle fizz, and a delicate palate of light orchard fruit and brioche. Varichon et Clerc pioneered the making of sparkling wines in the Alps, and this one’s a breath of fresh Alpine air.

Hailing from Chile’s oldest-established winemaking region, this bright, appealing wine offers the intense tropical flavours of pineapple and mango, along with subtle herby notes. Exclusive to Corney & Barrow, it’s loved for its zesty acidity and ripe, exotic palate.

12 bottles £138.00/case £11.50/bottle

12 bottles £81.00/case £6.76/bottle

12 bottles £87.00/case £7.25/bottle

Fiano Masseria Bianca, Salento 2011 Vino Spumante Rosé Brut, Le Colture, Veneto NV Exclusive to Corney & Barrow The Ruggeris have owned Italy’s Le Colture winery since 1500 – and today it’s still a family affair. This delicately rose-petal pink coloured sparkler combines red fruit flavours from Merlot grapes with the ripe orchard fruit of Chardonnay, to create the perfect aperitif or celebratory drink.

Exclusive to Corney & Barrow This refreshing white wine hails from Salento, the peninsula that forms Italy’s famous stiletto heal. Aromas of nectarine and honeysuckle mix with almonds and tropical fruit for a true taste of sunshine, and the rich, round palate yields an unexpected twist on the finish.

6 bottles £49.50/case £8.26/bottle

12 bottles £147.00/case £12.25/bottle La Combe de Grinou Blanc, Château Grinou, Bergerac 2011 Classic, dry and completely unwooded, this blend has a bit of everything; ripe, fresh tropical fruit from the Sauvignon is enhanced by the honey and blossom of the Semillon.

Highly flavoured, its palate is crisp and fresh, with a deliciously round finish.

12 bottles £101.40/case £8.45/bottle 16

La Brouette Rosé, Producteurs Plaimont, Vin de Pays du Comté Tolosan 2011 Exclusive to Corney & Barrow Our House Rosé is made exclusively for us by our long-time partners Producteurs Plaimont in rural Gascony. A bright, vivid pink, it’s blended for the perfect balance of red fruits and lively acidity – and its well-roundedness means it can be enjoyed with or without food.

12 bottles £82.20/case £6.85/bottle

Château Léoube Rosé, Côtes de Provence, Château Léoube 2011 Provence is renowned for its production of high quality rosés, and this is no exception. Perfect as an aperitif or to accompany food, its pale salmon colour leads to a light, creamy palate with tantalisingly subtle red berry flavours.

6 bottles £85.50/case £14.26/bottle

Terre de Lumière Grenache-Syrah, Pays d’Oc, Celliers Jean d’Alibert 2010 Exclusive to Corney & Barrow Plum-rich Grenache grapes mix with savoury Syrah to create this soft-textured, juicy blend. Versatile enough to savour on its own or with food, it balances rich, fleshy fruit with herby depth – a supple, easy-to-drink wine.

12 bottles £83.40/case £6.95/bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon, Domaine de Saissac, Vin de Pays d’Oc 2010 Exclusive to Corney & Barrow Delicious, deep red and moreish, this juicy wine has been partially aged in oak for a wonderful concentration of ripe fruit. Rich notes of cassis and cedar evoke balmy Mediterranean evenings, among the rolling hills of this wine’s region, beautiful Languedoc.

12 bottles £93.00/case £7.75/bottle

Save time with our Party Collections – expertly selected to take you all the way through Christmas and New Year.

The Corney & Barrow Selection Our house red, rosé and sparkling wines join a refreshing Italian white to create this accessible selection, perfect for any party.

3 x Fiano, Masseria Bianca, IGT Salento, Puglia 3 x Corney & Barrow Sparkling Blanc de Blancs 3 x La Brouette Rosé, Producteurs Plaimont 3 x Corney & Barrow Rouge

The Tasting Selection For the ultimate in simple planning, our Tasting Selection contains one of each of our party wines.

So that’s 12 bottles – a broad, versatile collection of reds, whites, rosés and sparkles… truly something for everyone.

The Staff Selection

Corney & Barrow ROUGE, Vin de France, Celliers Jean d’Alibert 2011 Exclusive to Corney & Barrow An ideal anytime wine, this is mouth-watering and silky; fruity and spicy all at once. From the Languedoc, southern France’s cradle of winemaking culture, it’s a popular, highly accessible choice.

£100

We’ve put our personal favourites into this box – Prosecco for welcoming guests (or toasting the season), rosé for aperitifs, with whites and reds to get things into full swing.

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3 x La Combe de Grinou Blanc 3 x Château Léoube Rosé 3 x Prosecco Brut, Le Colture 3 x Cabernet Sauvignon, Domaine de Saissac

12 bottles £81.00/case £6.76/bottle 17

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Rich, classic Clarets Fruity, warming and that luscious ruby hue… Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a good Claret (or two) At Corney & Barrow we’ve long championed Clarets from the right bank of the Bordeaux River, and this range echoes that pioneering spirit. This year we’ve brought you the cream of the Claret crop, with well-rounded dry, silky-textured wines from a range of stunning vintages. A particularly successful year was 2009, so take a special look at Château Barrail du Blanc and our own Corney & Barrow Claret – both from that very vintage, and of course, an impeccable accompaniment for festive fare.

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1. Corney & Barrow Claret, Maison Sichel, Bordeaux 2009

4. Pomerol, J-P Moueix, Bordeaux 2007

Deeply coloured, this tempting Merlot blend combines an earthy minerality with classical composure and black cherry fruit, all supported by enjoyably rounded tannins. Its moderate density makes it a good allrounder with food, and an easy introduction to this profoundly respected Pomerol region.

Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

A brilliant ruby-red with violet tints, this modern Claret combines vivid red fruit and floral notes with a classical structure. Aged in vats rather than barrels for freshness and fruitiness, it makes for a very flexible everyday wine, with a palate of prune, spice and rounded, silky tannins.

12 bottles £102.00/case £8.50/bottle

2. Château Mayne-Graves, Bordeaux Supérieur 2010

Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

This traditional, well-balanced wine is a great introduction to classical Bordeaux. Intense and dark plum-ruby in colour, it offers a subtle spicy aroma, before delivering a palate of dark fruit compote, tobacco and fennel, balanced by grainy tannins and a stony minerality.

12 bottles £119.40/case £9.95/bottle

3. Corney & Barrow Company Reserve, Jean-Pierre Moueix, Bordeaux 2009

Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

Full-bodied and elegantly balanced, this is a rich, serious Claret. Merlot provides the flesh, while a seasoning of Cabernet Franc adds freshness and a herbal dimension. Its ruby-crimson hue, and fruity, earthy, minerally flavour mean it’ll go especially well with Christmas Eve’s roast lamb.

12 bottles £131.40/case £10.96/bottle

12 bottles £203.40/case £16.96/bottle

5. Château Barrail du Blanc, Grand Cru Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux 2009

Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

From a tiny vineyard of just three hectares comes this charming, accessible Saint Emilion. Deep ruby in colour and sweet on the palate, it’s seductively lithe and silky, invitingly plummy… with an evocative scent of ripe cherries.

12 bottles £219.00/case £18.25/bottle

6. Chateau Labégorce, Margaux, Bordeaux 2004 Balanced and harmonious, this full bodied Claret tingles with blackberry, dark cherry, as well as subtle notes of spice and leather. The average age of the vines at Labégorce is 25 years old, which is reflected in the sheer elegance of the tannins and silky texture.

12 bottles £240.00/case £20.00/bottle

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Matured for around 20 months at the magnificent Château Magdelaine, this full, deep ruby wine blends Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon with the dark, velvety Merlot. Its pure, easy red fruit palate leaves a gentle chocolaty finish – a very seductive, satisfying Claret.

Château Magdelaine is one of the oldest wine producing properties in the appellation, dating from the 18th century – and this Merlot lives up to its heritage. The deepest ruby in colour, its sweetly dark, spicy nose is intense and perfumed, while the taste is delectable; silky tannins mix with fruit for a lasting finish.

12 bottles £275.40/case £22.96/bottle 8. L’Hospitalet de Gazin, Pomerol, Bordeaux 2007 Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

rich, fruit-laden scent greets you on opening this A dense, ruby wine. The palate is plumply rounded, with succulent, silkily lithe fruits; this Claret’s charm comes from its generously deployed flavours, with chewy tannins adding texture.

12 bottles £335.40/case £27.95/bottle

12 bottles £504.00/case £42.00/bottle 11. Tertre Roteboeuf, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux 2007 Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

plethora of violets, berries and cherries greet the A nose with this intense, richly textured and very pure Saint Emilion. What follows is just as exquisite: a palate of warm fruitcake layered with mocha makes this a sumptuous, appetising wine.

6 bottles £660.00/case £110.00/bottle

9. Château La Grave à Pomerol, Bordeaux 2004 Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

vines in this vineyard to the north-west of the The Pomerol plateau are on average 30 years old, making for wines with an elegance and lightness of touch. And this one’s no exception; opaque ruby, with a perfume of sweet, ripe ‘fraises des bois’, it’s intense with a silky, sweetly flavoured finish.

12 bottles £417.37/case £34.78/bottle

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Burgundy Rich Pinot Noir or creamy Chardonnay – just perfect for Christmas lunch, Boxing day lunch, the day after Boxing day lunch…

Choose between intense, sweetly perfumed cherry-reds or seductive, stylish whites in our elegant selection from eastern France’s much-loved region. Achieving the rare feat of being both on-trend and traditional, Burgundy has had an excellent few years – with 2009 and 2010 especially strong; Gilles Jourdan’s Bourgogne Pinot Noir and François Carillon’s Puligny Montrachet are great examples of these wonderfully fruitful vintages.

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1. Bourgogne Blanc, Domaine Trapet 2008 Exclusive to Corney & Barrow Shimmering

pale white-gold and delicately perfumed, this is a pretty, aromatic white complemented by a refined, nutty minerality. Fresh and vibrant, it’s an ideal wine for any time.

12 bottles £197.40/case £16.45/bottle 2. Mâcon-Verzé, Mâconnais, Domaines Leflaive 2009 Exclusive to Corney & Barrow Firm, green-gold colour, blended in Mâconnais, south of Burgundy, it’s ripe and full, with a tropical, zesty aroma and a seductive, fruity taste.

12 bottles £225.00/case £18.76/bottle 3. Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons, Domaine Vincent Dampt 2010 Exclusive to Corney & Barrow Grown on the sunny slopes of Chablis in the far north of Burgundy, this Chardonnay is pure, crisp and elegant. Pale lemon with a green hue, it has a crushed sea-shell minerality and rich creaminess, perfectly balanced with a crackling acidity and a powerful finish.

12 bottles £225.00/case £18.76/bottle

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Clos du Cromin, Olivier Leflaive 2010 Exclusive to Corney & Barrow With their long history of quality wine-making in Burgundy, the Leflaive family have produced this ripe, rounded white with a creamy moreish texture.

Floral, honey and brioche aromas evoke true elegance, while the region’s limestone and marle soils give it a distinctive, subtle minerality.

12 bottles £347.40/case £28.96/bottle 5. Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine François Carillon 2010 Exclusive to Corney & Barrow Scents

of grapefruit and orange, beeswax and white flowers greet with this intense Chardonnay and its glorious glittering gold hue. The flavour echoes the aromatics, orchard fruits, hints of marmalade and mineral notes across the palate.

12 bottles £417.00/case £34.75/bottle

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6. Chassagne-Montrachet PREMIER CRU, Abbaye de Morgeot, Olivier Leflaive 2008

Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

A long, natural fermentation in oak casks gives this generous Chardonnay a unique opulence. Beautifully layered fruits combine with spices on the palate, and floral, creamy scents greet the nose.

12 bottles £486.00/case £40.50/bottle

7. Meursault Sous le Dos d’Ane Premier Cru, Domaine Leflaive, 2007

Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

From a plot just south-west of Meursault Charmes, this Chardonnay’s full golden colour and exotic, buttery nose opens to a wonderfully zesty, opulent texture. Sumptuous and rich, its palate and perfume make for an intensely inviting experience.

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9. Monthelie Premier Cru, Sur la Velle, Leflaive & Associes 2009 The Pinot Noir grape comes into its own in this comfortably rich, plumply full-flavoured red. Luscious ruby in colour, its freshness, surprising length and sweet perfume make it a pure pleasure to experience.

12 bottles £420.00/case £35.00/bottle

10. M orey-St-Denis Premier Cru, La Forge de Tart 2008

Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

This very fine red comes from Morey-Saint-Denis’ mythical walled vineyard, dating back to 1184. Its deep cherry colour and violet, rose, sweet fruit with delicate toasted notes reflect its beautiful floral palate, and it’s all underpinned by a refined minerality.

6 bottles £720.00/case £120.00/bottle

12 bottles £828.00/case £69.00/bottle

8. Bourgogne Pinot Noir Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Gilles Jourdan 2009

Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

This wine’s rich, intense ruby colour leads to a taste of raspberries, bramble and cherry, and is complemented by a sublime creamy richness. Its breezy, fresh aroma combines fruit with violet and rose for a classic Pinot feel.

12 bottles £183.00/case £15.25/bottle

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Anyone for a spot of adventure?

We’ve travelled the world (from the Napa Valley to Mount Etna) to find you the most interesting, unusual and appealingly quirky wines around…

Christmas may be a time for tradition, but sometimes it’s good to shake things up a little. Our pioneering collection of unconventional wines from newer regions will satisfy the secret explorer in all of us, and simply must be tasted. Try Sicily’s volcanic Passopisciaro for its brooding yet refreshing character, or California’s Carmel Road Riesling – just the ticket with a spicy turkey curry.

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1. Carmel

Road Riesling, Monterey, California 2009 Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

a boutique winery in the heart of Monterey From County, a region famed for its fine, cool climate wines, this Riesling is as refreshing as it is classic. With notes of pretty honeysuckle and white blossom aromas, the palate is weighty, with good acidity to balance.

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6 bottles £89.70/case £14.95/bottle 2. Macizo Benjamin Romeo, Catalonia, Spain 2009

This unique, distinctive white from north east Spain is enticing, right from its pale yellow gold colour to its sandalwood, spicy and herby finish. Rich, creamy stone fruit complements fresh orchard flavours, layered with minerals and gentle hints of nuts.

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12 bottles £239.40/case £19.96/bottle 3. 1865

Carmenere Single Vineyard, Maule Valley, San Pedro, Chile 2009

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of Chile’s oldest wineries produced this deep violet wine, and the Maule Valley’s warm, sunny climate created its freshness and aromatic complexity. Intense notes of blackberry, plum and black cherry, spiced with pepper, vanilla and tobacco leaf, lead to a fruity palate ripe with tannins and balanced acidity.

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6 bottles £81.00/case £13.50/bottle 4. Psi,

peter sisseck, ribera del duero, spain, 2009 Exclusive to Corney & Barrow This

is a beautiful, lustrous, plum-cherry in colour, with fresh grape allied to cherries, plums and fresh blueberry on the nose – all complemented by pronounced mineral notes. The palate is supple and accessible with energy and personality; a purity of expression and so much charm.

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12 bottles £282.00/case £23.50/bottle

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Benjamin Romeo, Rioja, Spain 2007 Wild herbs grow alongside the vines in Benjamin Romeo’s vineyard, contributing to the welcoming aromatics of this opulent, plum-coloured Rioja. With sweet, ripe flavours of red and black fruits, its texture is rich and delightfully decadent. The iconic label reflects Benjamin’s love of the Eastwood film, Pale Rider.

12 bottles £291.00/case £24.25/bottle

6. Passopisciaro,

Tenuta di Passopisciaro, Sicily, Italy 2007

11. F inca Bella Vista, Achaval Ferrer, Mendoza, Argentina 2008

Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

Few wines can claim to have started life on the slopes of a live volcano. This shimmering ruby red was grown among the hot lava flows of Sicily’s Mount Etna, and its unique aromatics and breezy palate of fresh cherries, violets and raspberries mingle with a smoky, volcanic minerality.

heady aromatic summer berries with Blending hints of exotic spice, this wine invites and tantalises.

Deep jet-plum in colour with a firm, bright cherry rim, it has a beautifully layered palate; dark fruits laced with violet and punctuated with refined minerals and fine-grained tannins.

6 bottles £171.00/case £28.50/bottle

6 bottles £360.00/case £60.00/bottle

7. Barbera

d’Alba, Cascina Francia Giacomo Conterno, Italy 2008 Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

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This sedate, brooding red comes from Piedmont in north-west Italy, one of the world’s most staggeringly beautiful wine-producing regions. Spiced and dark fruits jostle with a marked minerality, giving a concentrated, full flavour with real staying power.

12 bottles £441.00/case £36.76/bottle 8. Cakebread

Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2008

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Exclusive to Corney & Barrow The dark spiciness of this wine comes partly from blending grapes from the cooler south of the Cakebread vineyard (spanning the whole length of the Napa Valley) and the warmer northern end. The result is a deep inky purple colour, with a fresh, leafy taste mixed with spicy fruitcake and cassis.

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12 bottles £599.88/case £49.99/bottle 9. Finca

Mirador, Achaval Ferrer, Mendoza, Argentina 2008 Exclusive to Corney & Barrow

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This delicious wine has a dark-berried fragrance, with sweet, warm and inviting luscious fruit refreshed by violet notes. The palate echoes the same aromatics, with a long mineral finish

6 bottles £345.00/case £57.50/bottle

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10. F inca Altamira, Achaval Ferrer, Mendoza, Argentina 2008 Exclusive to Corney & Barrow In 1998, a group of Italian and Argentine friends set out to make truly great wine in Argentina – and the company Achaval Ferrer was born. This opaque plumcoloured delight is richly textured and minerally, with aromas of pepper-spiced cherries, fresh raspberries and hints of citrus.

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6 bottles £360.00/case £60/bottle

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Port, and a sweet end to the day

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The food’s eaten, the presents scattered, the glorious chaos of the day is done… now to sweet, decadent pleasure Wood-aged tawny, bottle-aged vintage, or an unctuous gold fruity wine – decisions, decisions. Take the pace down a notch or two, and enjoy the rich flavour of port or sweet wine… and see if you can make a wonderful day stretch out just that little bit longer.

A perennial favourite of ours is the Corney & Barrow 10 Year Old Tawny Port – served chilled from the fridge, it’s perfect with cheese or a cheeky mince pie.

Please call to order 020 7265 2430 (London) • 01638 600 000 (Newmarket) 01875 321 921 (Edinburgh) • 01748 828 640 (Sedbury)

or visit www.corneyandbarrow.com

Free delivery on orders over £100

Corney & Barrow 10 year old Tawny Port, Barão de Vilar Exclusive to Corney & Barrow After ten years’ ageing in wooden barrels, our Tawny Port was chosen by us as the finest example of its type.

Served chilled, its rich, smoky, nutty characters blend beautifully with dried fruit and spice, lifted with a refreshing acidity.

6 bottles £111.00/case £18.50/bottle Quinta do Vale Dona Maria Port 2002 With two years spent maturing in old wooden vats, this vintage port had plenty of time to develop its deep purple-red colouring and sweet, ripe fruit flavour.

Its aroma of berries, plums, cassis and rock rose make for an intense experience from the initial opening to the final drop.

6 bottles £136.50/case £22.75/bottle Saint Albert Pacherenc du Vic Bilh, Producteurs Plaimont 2009 Exclusive to Corney & Barrow This sweet, pale gold wine from Gascony’s Madiran region, has been aged in both oak barrels and stainless steel vats to give it real richness and complexity.

Its palate balances the sweetness of over-ripe grapes, marmalade and caramel-coated fruit with lovely, fresh acidities.

12 bottles £167.40/case £13.96/bottle (50cl) 31

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Thanks for stopping by Now open the door and let the welcome whirl of friends, family and festivities begin. Whatever your Christmas holds this year, we at Corney & Barrow wish you a very, very merry one.

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