Wines Direct Christmas 2015

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Behind all its bright lights and lavish decorations, Christmas is essentially about sharing time. We were reminded of this when we contacted our winemakers to tell us how they spent their Christmas for this, our 25th, Christmas brochure. It seems that at this special time of year, whether they are down under in Australia or snowed under in Austria, even our most dedicated winemakers want to put work on hold and share time with their loved ones.

Put Your Feet Up

We know you will want to do the same so the aim of our Christmas service is to save you time. As the high streets begin to swarm with shoppers, you can put your feet up with our guaranteed 48 hour delivery to any address in Ireland. Of course it helps if we can save you a little bit of money along the way too and, with savings of over 20% and free delivery on selected cases or orders over €200, we’re doing exactly that.

Make it a Gift

Make any of these exclusive cases the perfect gift by getting us to deliver direct to your friends or family. To make it even more personal, you can include our brand new, Martyn Turner designed Christmas card with your very own message handwritten inside. Whether it’s a one-liner or an epic poem, our team will loyally transcribe your Christmas greeting (although perhaps don’t make it too epic).

h Keogh (L to R); It’s a family affair! Gavin, Siobhan and Garet celebrating 25 years of Wines Direct in 2016.

We hope you enjoy browsing our Christmas brochure. Did we tell you it’s our 25th one? Time flies when you’re having fun they say, but even more so when you’re sharing that time with loved ones. So from our family to yours, have yourself a merry little Christmas and here’s to time well spent!

Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year!

Create-Your-Own

All our cases feature wines we think are at the peak of their power in terms of taste and value but we know many of you have your own personal favourites. If you don’t see a case you like, simply turn to page 28 where you can choose from our ‘Mix and Match’ list of over 70 wines. Combine any six or more of these selected wines and receive an automatic discount of 10%.

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Great Gift Ideas

Let us take the stress out of your Christmas shopping this year. You can send our wines as a gift to any address in Ireland. Want to include a personal message?

No problem. Just forward us your message and we’ll send your gift out with a Christmas card.

Delivery

We guarantee delivery anywhere in the Republic of Ireland within 48 hours of your order (excluding weekends). We keep track of all our deliveries once they leave our premises so tracking your order is easy. Simply contact us on 1890 579 579. To ensure your wines arrive in time for Christmas please order by Friday 18th December 2015.

Avoid the rush

Our Christmas cases are very popular and as a result supplies can run low closer to the big day. Avoid any disappointment by ordering early so you get the wines that you want. Should we run out of a particular wine in any of our cases, we will replace it with a similar wine of equal or greater value.

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Happy Christmas from Spain, land of sun, sangria and…snow! The high altitude vineyards of Elias Mora in Toro.

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Brandl Family

Austria

Frohe Weihnachten aus Österreich!

As the vineyards sleep quietly under a blanket of snow in the Kamptal Valley, winemaker Gunther Brandl and his family can afford a few days off together.

“Christmas is generally quiet and we only want to spend time with our family, not the vines,” Gunther said before explaining that they are not quite the typical Austrian family at Christmas. “We don’t have a traditional dinner in our house; one year it’s salmon, another year it could be a cold meat dish. We do tend to have fondue on Christmas eve…and our Grüner Veltliner is set aside for schweinsbraten, a roasted pork dish with dumplings and pickled cabbage.”

BRANDL ZOBING RIESLING | 2014 Kamptal, Austria Riesling - 12.5% 6 Mix Price €18.95 RRP €20.50 BRANDL ZOBING GRUNER VELTLINER | 2014 Kamptal, Austria Gruner Veltliner - 12.5% 6 Mix Price €15.65 RRP €18.95

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Borthwick Family

New Zealand

Ka hari te Kirihimete i Aotearoa!

With harvest just around the corner (usually February/March) it is pretty busy down in Paddy Borthwick’s North Island vineyard. They do get some time off though and Paddy, who grew up on a sheep farm, told us: “I often put sheep down in the vineyard over the Christmas break so they can eat the leaves undisturbed.”

So, is it lamb for Christmas dinner then? “No. We have a more traditional style dinner like you in Ireland; turkey with all the trimmings like bread sauce, potatoes, veg etc. We often chill our Pinot Noir to have with the turkey and if you leave it to warm up, it goes perfectly with the pudding!”

PADDY BORTHWICK PINOT GRIS | 2014 Wairarapa, New Zealand Pinot Gris - 13.5% 6 Mix Price €14.85 RRP €17.95

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Balbo Family

Argentina

PADDY BORTHWICK PINOT NOIR | 2011 Wairarapa, New Zealand Pinot Noir - 13.5% 6 Mix Price €22.50 RRP €25.00

Feliz Navidad de la Argentina!

This Christmas is a special one in the Balbo household. Winemaker Susana Balbo’s daughter Ana, is expecting a baby boy. “Santino will be the first grandchild in our family so this means there will be lots of celebrations,” Ana told us proudly and we wish her all the best at this exciting time. In the country of mighty Malbec and even mightier steaks, what is on the Balbo’s Christmas table? “There is always pork with apple puree,” Ana explained, “and vitel toné, a local favourite made of thin, cold slices of veal with a tuna, anchovy and mayonnaise sauce. Empanadas, of course, make an appearance too and are amazing with chimichurri sauce.”

CRIOS CABERNET SAUVIGNON | 2014 Mendoza, Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon - 14% 6 Mix Price €14.65 RRP €16.25

Ana Balbo (left) with Susana and Jose

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BENMARCO | 2013 Mendoza, Argentina Malbec - 14% 6 Mix Price €19.10 RRP €21.25

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Hallett Family

Australia

Happy Christmas from Australia!

Christmas in the remote regions of Western Australia strikes quite the contrast to our mid-winter celebrations. “Our traditional Christmas dinner is actually a lunch and is usually outside,” explained Rod Hallett, one half of the winemaking team along with his wife Sandy. He continued: “We sit down with our extended family and three daughters and there are usually plenty of stories to be told. We have an array of cold meats, salads, and fresh seafood. Prawns are a favourite and, as it is often a hot summer’s day, we wash them down with chilled sparkling wine. Sauvignon Blanc complements them perfectly too, particularly if they are in a garlic and butter sauce.”

ALKOOMI SAUVIGNON BLANC | 2012 Frankland River, Australia Sauvignon Blanc - 13.4% 6 Mix Price €13.85 RRP €15.35

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ALKOOMI BLACK LABEL | 2012 Frankland River, Australia Shiraz, Viognier - 13.8% 6 Mix Price €17.50 RRP €21.50

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Roquette Family

Portugal

Feliz Natal de Portugal!

All is quiet on the Roquette’s terraced vineyards at Christmas time.

“Everyone is at home with family,” exclaimed Miguel Roquette. “We close the estate so that all the workers can enjoy this magic season with loved ones.” Miguel then went on to describe their festive spread: “We have our dinner on Christmas Eve. Typical in this part of northern Portugal is roast cod and roast octopus (polvo no forno) with potatoes and vegetables. For desserts, we would always have rabanadas which is traditional bread cooked in honey, cinnamon, sugar and Port.” And just what does a port maker recommend with port? “A good table of cheese – cheddar, gouda or brie and good company!”

QUINTA DO CRASTO LATE BOTTLED VINTAGE PORT | 2008 Douro, Portugal Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional - 20% 6 Mix Price €21.00 RRP €25.50 QUINTA DO CRASTO RESERVA OLD VINES | 2011 Douro DOC, Portugal Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz - 14% 6 Mix Price €29.95 RRP €33.95

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Meet the Winemakers A��n�i�� Y������ This is 100% Tempranillo, the famous red variety of Rioja.

The winemaker is Asunción Yebenez and down here near Ciudad Real the summers are long and hot which results in extremely ripe grapes and concentrated flavours that makes them perfect for easy drinking. It is proving to be one of our most popular wedding wines and it’s easy to see why with its fruity, approachable style.

Al��� B���e�� For six generations the Barreau family has resided in the commune of Grezillac. To this day they continue their tradition of winemaking and own both Château HautGarriga and Château Coitreau.

The vineyards are located on the highest slopes overlooking St Emilion. Anyone looking for an alternative to Sauvignon Blanc, while not straying too far off the mark, will be well rewarded with this immediately likeable wine from Entre Deux Mers.

A�e�s�n�r� �� N���� Dr. di Nieri works primarily with Sangiovese, the famous grape of Chianti, on vineyards which are on average about 200m above sea level. Grapes are grown in clay soil with various minerals and trace elements which give complexity to the finished product. It is aged for a few months in tonneaux (very large oak tanks) which reduces the surface contact with the wood. This means oak is not the main player but rather an assistant in the development of the wine’s flavour and texture.

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SANDENEL 2014 Friuli Grave DOC, Italy Pinot Grigio If you’re looking for Pinot Grigio with depth, this is the one from Italy you will want. Lively, crisp and rejuvenating with limes and pears on the palate and medium length.

PREIGNES LE VIEUX 2014 Vin de Pays d’Oc IGP, France Chardonnay This Chardonnay has an explosive bouquet and combines well with oysters, seafood, grilled fish and even smoked ham.

POGGIO ALLA LUNA 2013 Chianti, Italy Sangiovese Bright flavors of black and red cherry greet the palate, held together by ample acidity and medium tannins. An open nose of fresh, ripe black cherries.

CHATEAU HAUT-GARRIGA 2014 Bordeaux A/C, France Semillon “A wonderful fresh, crisp, dry white, made entirely from Semillon (and therefore Sauvignon-free) with zesty lemon, green apple and melon fruits, finishing bone dry. It is low in alcohol and would make a perfect partner for seafood or as a mouthwatering aperitif.”

John Wilson, The Irish Times DOMAINE PREIGNES LE VIEUX 2013 Vin de Pays d’Oc IGP, France Syrah “An exotic bouquet of meaty pork and purple-skinned fruits typifies Syrah. Delicious black-berry fruits with graphite mineral flavours.

Barbecue sausages with a spicy, smoky sauce.”

Liam Campbell, The Irish Independent 1605 TEMPRANILLO 2013 La Mancha DO, Spain Tempranillo A soft and juicy Spanish red made from the famous grape of Rioja.

This is made for easy going, lazy evening reclining. No oak, no complications; just simple pleasure.

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Season’s Greetings This crowd pleasing selection of reds and whites will spread a festive glow to you and your guests this Christmas. It features fruity, easy-drinking wines from France, Spain, and Italy at a heart-warming price.

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Meet the Winemakers

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Pasc�� C�i�e� Pascal Cuisset cuts a prominent figure in the vineyards of Bergerac. Strongly built and prone to exuberant gestures, he has the tough hands of a man who has spent a lifetime working outdoors. We still remember the strength of his grip the first time he shook our hands. Pascal’s three passions are wine, the tuba and rugby.

He is a colourful fixture at local events as leader of the local brass band, so it’s no wonder his wines are so expressive. He loves working with the classic Bordeaux varietals and his white is a wonderfully lively blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, perfect for drinking on its own.

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BLANCO NIEVA 2014 Rueda DO, Spain Verdejo “Textbook Rueda with its pithy grapefruit and light pears. It is not too aromatic, a good thing in my book, and the fruit is crisp and stylish.”

John Wilson, The Irish Times CHATEAU DES EYSSARDS 2014 Bergerac Sec, France Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon “Bergerac, lying just outside the confines of Bordeaux, can offer some great value wines. The Chateau des Eyssards is a perfect example, with floral grassy aromas, light green fruits on a racy but stylish centre-palate, finishing dry. Great by itself or with lighter fish and seafood.”

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L��r� R���ott� Laura Rizzotto and her family tend vineyards on a beautiful, southern facing hillside, 50km from Lake Garda. This is Soave Classico land, deep in the hillsides of the larger Soave region. The Garganega grape reaches its peak expression on this volcanic terrain. The Rizzotto’s harvest their grapes by hand and limit their yields by careful pruning to concentrate the grapes’ flavour, making wines with a wonderful sense of place.

“Perfumed pear-drops aroma follows with pear and lemon flavours in an oily, waxy texture. Classic soave. Match with chicken fried rice with ginger and scallions.”

Liam Campbell, The Irish Independent SAN SIMONE RONDOVER ROSSO 2013 Delle Venezie IGT, Italy Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Refosco Intense ruby red wine with an earthy and perfumed nose. Charming fruit-of-the-forest flavours and a bitter-sweet character dominate the palate before finishing wonderfully dry and long.

CHATEAU DES EYSSARDS CUVEE PRESTIGE 2011 Bergerac Rouge A/C, France Merlot, Cabernet Franc

J����� H����r� Ve��� This zippy Spanish white is made from Verdejo and is one to woo Sauvignon Blanc fans.

It is moreishly refreshing with tangy grapefruit and yellow apple flavours making it the perfect apperitif.

Made by Javier Herrero Vedel, the vines are grown on ancient vineyards that were tended by the Jeronimo monks for centuries (nothing to do with the famous Apache)! He works with his two brothers and they harvest the grapes at night to ensure the wine is as crisp and fresh as possible.

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BALESTRI VALDA 2014 Soave Classico DOC, Italy Garganega, Trebbiano

“Stunning value...this Bergerac is a silky Merlot/Cabernet Blend with oak seasoning. It’s voluptuous, stylish and seductive.”

Tom Doorley, The Irish Daily Mail GUERINDA TRES PARTES TINTO ROBLE 2013 Navarra DO, Spain Grenache Herbs and violets on the nose. Silky smooth, well integrated tannins hint at the quality of winemaking. Beautiful spice and voluptuous red fruits confirm it. Shows what Garnacha can do.

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winter harvest Stock your winter store with this delicious selection that showcases two of our favourite traits in a wine; quality and value. The whites include French Sauvignon Blanc, Spanish Verdejo and a charming Italian Soave. Not to be outdone, the reds feature a cherry bright Grenache from Spain, a smooth blend from Northern Italy and a classic Merlot/ Cabernet blend from Bergerac.

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Sus�n� B��b� South America is often caricatured by its brash machismo but Susana Balbo’s nuanced and dextrously made wines stand out from a male milieu. It would not be overstating it to say that she is the Queen of Malbec in Argentina, a nickname earned over years of progressive and determined winemaking. This has imbibed her wines with a quality that sets it apart from many New World wines and we have yet to come across a mouthful better than her Malbec with a juicy chunk of juicy steak.

I���� P��v� Winemaker Irene Paiva is one of many pioneering women that we’re fortunate to work with.

She achieves charismatic wines with ease in the Lontue Valley, a premium region for much of Chile’s best known wines. The Korta estate benefits from the meandering Lontue River as it trickles its way down the Andes towards the Pacific Ocean. This is vital in a region which has only trace amounts of rainfall.

Irene’s vineyards are uniquely protected from harsher elements by a coastal range to the west and the Andes to the east which helps her achieve a really ripe, zesty Sauvignon.

M��� Ll�y� Mark Lloyd is one of the most experimental winemakers we’ve come across. He began planting Italian varieties in the mid-80s having spent much of his time studying the ancient winemaking techniques in Tuscany and Piedmont. The great grapes of France were his next challenge and Mark is one of the Chenin Blanc pioneers in Australia. On the day we first arrived at Coriole, Mark’s team had just begun harvesting the Chenin and they were picking by hand in the cool evenings to help preserve fruit freshness.

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What's in the Case?

ALKOOMI 2012 Frankland River, Australia Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Soft and smooth, redolent with aromas of cassis, blueberry, and savoury cigar box; drinking well now although will gain complexity over the next three to five years.

CRIOS TORRONTES 2014 Valle de Cafayate, Argentina Torrontes “Torrontés is a uniquely Argentinean grape, white with some Muscat lodged in its ancestry somewhere. It has Muscat’s spiciness with a bit of extra-scented rose petal. It’s as seductive as it sounds in this example, fermented quite dry, enjoying a zippy backbone. It can age up to a decade.”

Tom Doorley, The Irish Daily Mail KORTA RESERVA CARMENERE 2013 Lontue Valley, Chile Carmenere A wonderfully ripe and expressive example of Chile’s signature varietal. Smokey, rich, and spicy with some earthy notes amidst the cherry flavours.

CRIOS MALBEC 2013 Mendoza, Argentina Malbec “Leafy, peppery, floral. Mashed cherries. Good fruit juice core, spicy breadth, persistent and appealing. Dense currant and cassis on the nose. Characteristic and interesting.”

Gold Medal, Argentina Wine Awards KORTA FOR TWO 2014 Lontue Valley, Chile Sauvignon Blanc This Sauvignon Blanc from Chile has a light straw colour with fresh melon aromas. Vibrant palate full of ripe citrus fruits. A crisp and zingy Sauvignon Blanc with a long, refreshing finish. A great crowd pleasing white wine!

CORIOLE 2013 McLaren Vale, Australia Chenin Blanc “McLaren Vale is better known for its rich reds (eg. GSM) than Chenin Blanc but the grape has in fact a long history in the region.

This has a lovely intensity of ripe fruit cut by searing crisp acidity - the two things that make Chenin such a star in the vineyards of Vouvray in the Loire and, it seems, in South Australia.”

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A Christmas Voyage Set sail for southern seas with this Southern Hemisphere selection. It showcases the strengths of the New World with bold Argentine Malbec, juicy Australian Cabernet/Merlot and the mighty Chilean Carménère in the red corner. In the white corner, tropical Sauvignon Blanc, floral Chenin Blanc and aromatic Torrontes are the perfect whites to climb aboard with.

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Meet the Winemakers

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Mi���� Ro����� The Douro Valley in Portugal is one of the most improbable regions for grape growing in the wold. Sheer cliffs overlook the sleepy river as it cuts its way from Spain to the Atlantic and soils of crumbling, flaky schist withstand tortuously hot summers and skin-cracking winters. Clinging to the valley sides at gasp-inducing angles is the stunning vineyard of Quinta do Crasto, run by the Roquette family. However, it is not for the view that we chose their wines. Your first sip of their intense wines will give you the real reason.

Fe���ic� M�r�ic��� The rolling hills of Abruzzo, protected by the Apennines to the west and influenced by the Adriatic breezes from the east, combine to create the perfect microclimate for a juicy, bittersweet style of red such as this. It is made by Federica Morricone on her stunning vineyard deep in the Teramo hills. The wine’s generous body is thanks to 20 days resting on the skins during fermentation and it doesn’t see a splinter of oak in its creation, making it a very accessible and fruitforward wine. Federica is one of our newest winemakers but already her wines have found lots of fans in Ireland.

C��lo� S�� Pe�r� Laguardia in Rioja is a beautiful hilltop town surrounded by ancient stone walls that were used to defend the historic kingdom of Navarra. As Carlos showed us around his home town it became apparent that he was known and respected by the locals. A nod of the head here, a demonstrative greeting there; we wondered how he could be so well known. When we visited the local tapas bars and restaurants we soon found out though. Carlos’ Riojas were in all of them!

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CRASTO 2014 Douro DOC, Portugal Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz “Fragrant floral nose, with a hint of spice. Well-made, rounded wine, easy-drinking in the very best sense, offering a keen quality to price ratio.”

Ernie Whalley, The Sunday Times CRASTO DOURO WHITE 2014 Douro DOC, Portugal Gouveio, Roupeiro, Cercial “A revelation, made in the Douro (port country) from endemic grapes, this is a Portuguese white of real elegance, depth and freshness. Crisp, minerally and stylish.”

Tom Doorley, The Irish Daily Mail VINA CONSTANTINA CRIANZA 2011 Rioja DO, Spain Tempranillo “This is the very antithesis of a big brand Rioja, very deliberately made in the traditional way which means more flavour and complexity. Lovely deep colour, plenty of spicy American oak apparent on the nose and a generous wallop of smooth Tempranillo on the palate.”

Tom Doorley, The Irish Daily Mail GUERINDA LA BLANCA 2013 Navarra DO, Spain Chardonnay “Succulent sweet tropical fruit nose, ditto palate, lemon curd taste and texture, good length.”

Raymond Blake, Food and Wine Magazine VILLAMEDORO 2012 Abruzzo DOC, Italy Montepulciano “Montepulciano is the workhorse red grape of Abruzzo, Marches, Molise and much of Central and Southern Italy. It can be rather light and insubstantial or a rich and juicy crowd-pleaser such as this example which has supple tannins, fleshy plum-flavoured fruit and touches of spice and smoke.”

Leslie Williams, The Irish Examiner BIDOLI 2014 Grave del Friuli DOC, Italy Pinot Grigio Pear and apple aromas dominate the nose which echoes the lively tangy freshness of the well balanced palate. Its good length mixes well with the refreshing fruit.

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European Vacation A case for the intrepid explorer featuring wines from some of Europe’s most exciting winemakers. Adventurers will enjoy the eclectic range on offer including a critically acclaimed white from the ancient kingdom of Navarra, a rich Rioja, two exquisite wines from terraced vineyards in Portugal, and two delicious Italian charmers from the Adriatic coast.

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Meet the Winemakers Pad�� B����i�� Wairarapa gets its name from a Maori word meaning “glistening waters” after the suitably shimmering lake that lies at the heart of the region. This is where we discovered Paddy Borthwick, the rather rugged sheep farmer who swapped the staff for the vine when he was in his 20s.

He left home to study oenology in Australia before becoming a travelling winemaker working in some of the world’s finest wine regions. In Burgundy he fell in love with Pinot Noir and he returned home to put his study into practice.

The results are award-winning.

A�is��� P����i�� As the brains behind Four Sisters and Tahbilk, Alister Purbrick is one of the best known winemakers in Australia.

The former is one of the country’s most famous labels while Tahbilk is one of its most historic, a beautiful old winery in the Nagambie Lakes region of Victoria. The property comprises lands of rich river flats along the Goulburn River and a maze of permanent backwaters and creeks. The name ‘Tahbilk’, rather appropriately, is the Aboriginal term for ‘place of many waterholes’.

T�� H����tt� Western Australia is the final frontier of grape growing in the land down under.

Here, Sandy and Rod Hallett represent the pioneers of Wild West winemaking. The Alkoomi winery is miles from any town or village at the Southern tip of Western Australia. It is a beautiful part of the world, surrounded by natural and undisturbed forests that have yet to be discovered by the backpacking fraternity. When we visited them for the first time, we really got a sense of place as we passed a sign that ushered us into “the last restaurant before Antarctica”!

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PADDY BORTHWICK 2013 Wairarapa, New Zealand Riesling “Aromatic and evolving into a mature oily character with lime and citrus, and a zesty finish. Perfect with firey samosas stuffed with chickpeas, lentils and chillies.”

Liam Campbell, The Irish Independent BENMARCO 2013 Mendoza, Argentina Malbec A deep, dark, classic Malbec bursting with black cherry and blackberry flavours alongside subtle traces of cocoa. Aromas of new leather and violets tempt you to delve deeper.

TAHBILK 2014 Nagambie Lakes, Australia Viognier A bold and aromatic white with a distinctive Rhône Valley feel.

Heady aromas of honeysuckle and cinnamon spice entice and the palate rewards with a silky texture, exuberant apricot and balancing acidity. Exciting and refreshing.

PADDY BORTHWICK ‘PAPER ROAD’ 2014 Wairarapa, New Zealand Pinot Noir “Aroma of rose petals on the nose. On the palate, delicacy and harmony from strawberry and raspberry.”

Ernie Whalley, The Sunday Times ALKOOMI 2012 Frankland River, Austrtalia Sauvignon Blanc “Estate-grown grapes are picked at varying levels of maturity to add complexity to a wine that sees no oak and is early bottled.

As befits a wine with a preponderance of Semillon, grassy/lemony characters drive the bouquet and palate, which has considerable generosity and length.”

James Halliday CORIOLE REDSTONE 2012 McLaren Vale, Australia Shiraz

“A glorious McLaren Vale Shiraz with a great deal of Australian

sunshine in the taste but with proper structure too. This is a poised red, not a wallowing monster and the oak is subtle, restrained and a seasoning rather than a theme.”

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“...rounded with lovely clean cherry fruit.”

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CHRISTMAS DAY SURVIVAL KIT From that first heady glass of bubbly to those lingering sips of port, this tailored and exclusive collection will make it a Christmas day to remember. A simply outstanding collection of diverse wines to compliment the biggest dining event of the year. There’s a stunning Cava that will get glasses clinking, a luxurious Ruby Port to sip by the fire and four fine French wines to match each Christmassy course in between.

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CHATEAU SAINTE-MARIE ALIOS 2012 Cotes de Bordeaux A/C, France Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot “From a classic blend of Merlot, Cabernet and Petit Verdot, this is a supple, ripe wine with lightly spicy blackcurrant and cassis.”

John Wilson, The Irish Times DOMAINE DE LA TREILLE 2014 Fleurie A/C, France Gamay “The cheapest in the tasting was also the most rounded with lovely clean cherry fruit.”

Ernie Whalley, The Sunday Times DOMAINE DE NANCELLE 2014 Macon Villages A/C, France Chardonnay (unoaked) “A Chardonnay with all the lively acidity of Burgundy. Elegant, crisp, fresh with a hint of honey but very dry. A proper white wine for food.”

Tom Doorley, The Irish Daily Mail CARLES ANDREU CAVA BRUT RESERVA NV Conca de Barbera, Spain Parellada, Macabeu “With closed eyes this smells like a rosé, with berry or cherry fruit backed up by a fresh palate, with a citrus twist on the finish.“ Martin Moran (MW), The Sunday Times CHATEAU THIEULEY CUVEE BLANC 2014 Bordeaux A/C, France Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc “Dry white Bordeaux improves each vintage and new winemakers such as Francis Courselle’s daughters Sylvie and Marie are well aware of its winning style. I’d much rather have this zesty, greengage-charged, dry wine as a festive apéritif, or great smoked salmon or seafood partner.”

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QUINTA DO CRASTO FINEST RUBY RESERVE PORT NV Douro, Portugal Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional This is a very elegant, fresh Port wine. Another great find from Portugal.

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! Treat him Keep the cook happy on Christmas day (Bordeaux sip to or her to a glass of something nice ey. please!) while they wrestle with the turk A happy chef makes for a happy meal.

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Meet the Winemakers Pa��i�� C�r��� It’s a tight knit family affair at this small, rural winery with husband and wife Patrick and Nathalie joined by their son, Pierre. Like all of our winemakers, their ideology is minimal interference in the winemaking process, letting the natural influences of the soil and climate in the Mâcon come shining through their wines. They use natural yeasts only and practice viticulture raisonée which means they adopt environmentally sustainable techniques on the land.

S ���h��� D��u�� Stéphane Dupuch has a warmth and friendliness that is sometimes missing amongst the Bordeaux wine glitterati.

His exuberance and passion is transmitted into every bottle and the pride he has in his work is evidenced by the fact that he happily shares his winemaking techniques with wine lovers where ever he goes. His drive for quality is ceaseless. If he feels the harvest has not produced good enough quality grapes, he sells them to local cooperatives and refuses to use them for Château Sainte Marie wine.

Je��-P��� G�u����� Fleurie is the land of fruity, fragrant Gamay par excellence, and it is one of the ten cru villages in Beaujolais. The Gauthier family produce this delicious example, swirling with strawberry and redcurrant flavours. Father and son combine on the gently sloping south/southeast facing vineyards, which provide ideal growing conditions. The Domaine has been in the family for 3 generations, and some of the vines are 50 years old. The viticulture is environmentally friendly, thus protecting the soil.

The benefits of this can be tasted in their sumptuous wines.

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DOMAINE RICARD LE PETIOT 2014 Touraine A/C, France Sauvignon Blanc “Grassy with a touch of lime; soft palate balanced by vibrant, crunchy fruit.”

Decanter DOMAINE CHARAVIN RASTEAU 2012 Cotes du Rhone Villages A/C, France Carignan, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah “Powerful, foursquare ripe forest fruits with plenty of chewy tannins. One to savour with robust red meat dishes.”

John Wilson, The Irish Times CHATEAU SAINTE-MARIE 2014 Entre-Deux-Mers A/C, France Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc “A delicious modern style of Bordeaux with lightly creamy cassis fruits and a smooth easy finish.”

John Wilson, The Irish Times DOMAINE SEGUINOT BORDET 2014 Chablis A/C, France Chardonnay ”This gorgeous wine is made by the youthful Jean-Francois Bordet in a more succulent, less austere style, and is approaching Premier Cru Quality.“ Tomás Clancy, The Sunday Business Post DOMAINE CLAVEL LES GARRIGUES 2013 Coteaux du Languedoc A/C, France Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre “Tobacco leaf and liquorice with smooth warming savoury fruits.”

John Wilson, The Irish Times CHATEAU MORIN 2011 Saint Estèphe A/C, France Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot “A touch muted on the nose, but it soon opens up to reveal relaxed plum and blackberry flavours with hints of cedar and spice.

Well made and very good value for money.”

Ernie Whalley, The Sunday Times

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Meet the Winemakers P����� Cl���� Having met Pierre Clavel many times now, we can see where the wine gets its personality from.

His smiling eyes and shock of white hair belie his fiery, intense character. A fervent environmentalist, he has banned chemicals completely from his land. Garrigue is a low-lying scrubland typical of South France with thyme, lavender and rosemary among the common vegetation. As a result, Les Garrigues is one of those great, characterful, southern reds that wears its heart on its sleeve and is brim-full of fragrance and flavour from first sip to last.

Di���� Ch�r���� For an introduction to the big, bold and luxurious side of the Rhône, look no further than Didier Charavin’s handcrafted gems. Didier took over the reins of this small family winery from his dad in 1985. Up until that point, all the grapes were sold to the neighbouring co-operative in the village of Rasteau. Didier began to make his own wine and hired a mobile bottling unit so he could bottle it on-site himself. Thus Domaine Didier Charavin was born and he remains proudly independent to this day.

V�n��n� Ric�r� The cheeky Vincent stands out most prominently in the often overlooked region of Touraine. His willingness to limit yields and tend vines with meticulous care has been fundamental to his success. The results of practices like manual removal of weeds from the foot of each plant and strict avoidance of chemical herbicides and pesticides are readily apparent in his wines.

They offer a great example of how the personality of a winemaker can find its way into your glass!

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Spain and Italy show off their luxurious side with six classic wines, including Rioja, Albariño, Barbera, Valpolicella, Gavi and the most awarded Pinot Grigio on our list. As the silly season swirls into full flight, you can sit back and indulge in the finest of company!

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RONDAN RESERVA 2009 Rioja DO, Spain Tempranillo “Classic stewed berries with liquorice and vanilla with a woody finish. At peak now.”

Liam Campbell, The Irish Independent BERA BARBERA D’ALBA DOC 2014 D’Alba DOC, Italy Barbera “If Nebbiolo is the Queen of Piedmont Barbera is the Princess.

This has impressive perfumed dark fruits and an solid fruit-driven flavour.”

Leslie Williams, The Irish Examiner BROGLIA GAVI DE GAVI ‘LA MEIRANA’ 2014 Gavi de Gavi DOC, Italy Cortese “Williams pear fruit on the nose leads to an attractive creamy texture and a lemon-zest finish.”

Martin Moran (MW), The Sunday Times BODEGAS FILLABOA 2014 Rías Baixas DO, Spain Albarino “The vineyards are a single estate, with varying soils and parcels.

The attention to detail is meticulous, from handpicking to the pristine elegance of their cellars. The wine is gloriously complex, fruity and even spicy on the nose, then green and crisp with a hint of lime generosity, before brightening and lifting to a lip-smacking finish.”

Tomás Clancy, Sunday Business Post PIER PAOLO ANTOLINI RIPASSO 2013 Valpolicella Classico, Italy Rondinella, Corvinone, Corvina Veronese, Molinara This Italian Ripasso is simply stunning! There are delightful aromas of ripe cherries, burnt strawberries and chocolate. The palate is very seductive, smooth yet mouth-filling while the finish is fresh and long in this stylish red.

COLUTTA 2014 Friuli Grave DOC, Italy Pinot Grigio “Pinot Grigio can be almost anything, from a pale water nonentity to a zesty, flavoursome mouthful. This is the latter, with fresh apple and citrus notes and a long cleansing finish.”

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Meet the Winemakers Gi�r�i� C���tt� With his cravat, designer shoes, and well pressed shirt, Giorgio Colutta cuts quite the dapper figure amongst his peers. But his well-dressed façade is just that, a façade that belies his hands-on, muck-in approach to winemaking. We’ve been sourcing his wine for years as it is widely regarded as one of the top Pinot Grigios in the country.

The grapes are handpicked and sorted, resulting in a white of extraordinary quality and far removed from the many bland offerings in the supermarkets.

V�l��� B�r� Father and son team Valter and Umberto Bera create their critically acclaimed Barbera wines close to the famous wine village of Alba. Their secluded vineyard on a small plot of land is a long way from the large factory wineries we passed on the way from Milan on our last trip. A deep ruby colour with low tannins and high acidity are the hallmarks of an appealing, food friendly Barbera red and the Bera family achieve exactly this, vintage after vintage.

Mas���� H����r� Bodegas Fillaboa is one of the only vineyards in the region which is enclosed by stone walls giving it a Burgundian feel and when you stand on one of its misty green hilltops you can see right down to the River Miño which carves the meandering border between Spain and Portugal. And all down the hillside, Masaveu’s vines stand proudly against the strangely Connemara-like landscape. It is from these vines that this stunning, award-winning wine hails from. If you feel like shirking the turkey this year, it’s a classic seafood white too!

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BRET BROTHERS ‘LA MARTINE’ 2013 Macon Uchizy A/C, France Chardonnay “If you want to show depth of adventure at the dinner table, then Mâcon-Uchizy is your companion, here in its most opulent form in this hand-picked, totally barrel-fermented and aged Chardonnay.

Creamy, hazelnut and caramel tinged, crisply finishing delight.”

Tomás Clancy, The Sunday Business Post DOMAINE DE MONTVAC ‘CUVEE VINCILA’ 2011 Vacqueyras A/C, France Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah “This has some class and style, not just a great whack of plump fruit.”

Raymond Blake, Food and Wine Magazine CHÂTEAU DE MALLE 2011 Graves A/C, France Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc A white wine with aromas of tropical fruit and remarkable power that ends with citrus flavours typical of Sauvignon Blanc.

DOMAINE TATRAUX JEAN & FILS GIVRY 1ER CRU ‘CLOS JUS’ 2013 Givry, France Pinot Noir A classic savoury Burgundy Pinot from the Cote Chalonnaise.

Aromas to look out for include forest floor and nutmeg. Its powerful strawberries and red-cherries are bolstered by languid, silky tannins with a lingering finish.

CHATEAU TOUR DU PAS ST GEORGES 2010 St Georges St Emilion A/C, France Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc “Fresh and elegant nose, some creamy oak. Complex palate, spice and red fruit characters, a very enjoyable satellite Saint-Emilion.”

Decanter DOMAINE SERGE LALOUE 2014 Sancerre A/C, France Sauvignon Blanc “A worthy junior partner to the wonderful Cuvée Silex. Substantial, elegant, lovely lime and cox apple fruit with an extended finish.”

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Meet the Winemakers B�e� B����r� The Bret Brothers need little introduction to Burgundy fans. What has caught the wine world’s attention, aside from the quality of their wines, is the type of plots they choose and how they farm them. They only select parcels of old vines (+50 years) farmed by organic growers. The plots are small (less than one acre) and the brothers make wine from each plot separately. This means there are only 900 to 4000 bottles of each wine produced per year, making them ‘microcuvées’ and highly sought after ones at that.

Cé���� Du���� This husband and wife team have been making wine together for longer than they’ve been married. Cécile is the chief winemaker for Domaine de Montvac and Jean has his own label, Domaine des Éspiers.

When we asked if there was competition between them, Jean shrugged but Cécile declared “yes, and mine are better!”

Hate to say it Jean, but she may be right. This Vacqueyras has all the qualities of a fine Châteauneuf-du-Pape, without the papal price of that famous wine. A real winter warmer.

Pasc�� D���e�� St. Georges is the most prestigeous satellite of St. Émilion and Chateau Tour du Pas is considered by many to be the flagship wine of the area.

Pascal Delbeck took over this organic estate from Madame Dubois-Challon, and he brought with him his fine winemaking pedigree. Pascal was winemaker at the famous Château Bel Air premier cru classé St. Émilion before politics and French heritage laws meant he had to move. As a result, what we get here is the zenith of Bordeaux craftsmanship from a much less expensive property.

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Each bottle is an ode to the skill and craftsmanship of top French winemakers. Beginning with Brut Reserve Champagne, the case gets only more impressive with each bottle thereafter. Châteauneuf du Pape, St Émilion, Mercurey, Chablis and Pouilly Fumé are the names to watch in a case that tops the lot.

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LA CRAU DE MA MERE 2012 Chateauneuf-du-Pape A/C, France Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre “This wine comes from La Crau, a famed vineyard in Chateauneufdu-Pape. The blend is dominated by 65 per cent Grenache from 8-year-old vines. Syrah and Mourvedre make up the balance, giving wines of intense tar and spice, with touches of violets among the aniseed and crushed black fruits.”

Tomás Clancy, The Sunday Business Post DOMAINE CHRISTIAN MOREAU 2014 Chablis A/C, France Chardonnay “The family here makes this beautiful, typical Chablis from classical vineyards. A superb benchmark for Chablis’ rehabilitation.”

Tomás Clancy, The Sunday Business Post CHATEAU HAUT-SEGOTTES 2008 Saint Emilion Grand Cru A/C, France Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon “Plenty of substance and texture here, good depth and balance leads on to a long finish.”

Raymond Blake, Food and Wine Magazine CHARPENTIER BRUT RESERVE NV Champagne A/C, France Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir “There is seductive champagne throughout the Charpentier range produced in the Marne Valley. Of the three supplied for our tasting, this was the best. Complex and classy.”

Ernie Whalley, The Sunday Times DOMAINE THEULOT JUILLOT ‘LA CAILLOUTE’ 2013 Mercurey 1er Cru A/C, France Pinot Noir “Sweet fruit on the nose, good intensity on the palate, some exotic notes, clean and fresh, good length.”

Raymond Blake, Food and Wine Magazine DOMAINE MASSON-BLONDELET ‘VILLA PAULAS’ 2014 Pouilly Fume A/C, France Sauvignon Blanc “Garden perfume of elderflowers and freshly bruised basil and mint leaves. A pretty and feminine Sauvignon Blanc with a citrus streaky and typical pithy and crunchy green-apple character.”

Liam Campbell, The Irish Independent

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Meet the Winemakers D������� M������ Danielle Meunier, or ‘Madame’ as admirers address her, is the winemaker and oenologist of this Saint Emilion Grand Cru Vineyard. It sits on the Saint Emilion plateau between the famous vineyards of Château Cheval Blanc and Château Figeac.

While we appreciate the wines of these great houses, we don’t just want to pay for labels. We want to bring the best of Bordeaux to you but not the exorbitant price tags associated with it. Once we met the meticulous Madame, walked her vineyard and tasted her Grand Cru wine, we knew we’d found a smart buy.

E���� J����� The Côtes d’Or in Burgundy may be the focal point of famous names and expensive Grand Crus but further south, the village of Mercurey in the Côte Chalonnaise has plenty to offer the astute Burgundy fan. This is where we meet Emile Juillot and Nathalie Theulot, the welcoming husband-and-wife team making fine Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at appealing prices. Their ‘La Cailloute’ is a Pinot Noir that comes from one of the few remaining monopoles in Burgundy, making it a deliciously rare find.

C��is�i�� M��e�� Picturesque Chablis village with its Romanesque towers and quiet, narrow streets is the home of Christian Moreau and his son Fabien. The domaine is one of the most renowned in the area and their grand cru vineyards look down on the village from the fabled southwest facing slopes above the town. They firmly believe in wines of provenance, that not only represent Chablis, but specific hillsides too. Since recovering the family vineyard they have attained international acclaim and their wines are hailed for their depth and quality.

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Feliz Navidad Two of our most exuberant Spanish wines to introduce a little Iberian sun to your Christmas parties. A quite tropical, zingy and fun organic white is joined by a juicy, ripe red from Rioja. The perfect case for sharing.

3X BODEGAS LANGA | 2014 Calatayud DO, Spain Chardonnay An intense and complex aroma with generous ripe white fruits, grapefruit, pineapple and nuts. Well balanced Chardonnay from Spain, with light acidity that gives freshness. A long and pleasant finish.

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3X DOMAINE DE MILLET | 2014 Vin de Pays des Cotes de Gascogne, France Sauvignon Blanc This is an intense southern Sauvignon white wine with a vibrant floral nose that belies the complex fruit beneath. Lemons and limes dominate with a punch of tropical fruits on the finish.

A lovely Sauvignon Blanc from the acclaimed winemaker, Laurence Deche 3X DOMAINE DE MILLET | 2014 Vin de Pays des Cotes de Gascogne, France Merlot Aromas of dark cherry and spice. Ripe, round tannins give this red wine a smooth velvety finish.

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Buone Natale Two of Italy’s most crowd pleasing wines in one great value case. There’s a juicy-fruity red from the sun drenched vineyards of Puglia alongside Ireland’s most popular white wines, Pinot Grigio. Perfect with antipasti platters but even better with good company!

3X SAN SIMONE | 2014 Friuli Grave DOC, Italy Pinot Grigio This Pinot Grigio wine from Italy has delicious crisp acidity with lime and pear flavours. The fruit intensity balances with freshness to make this an outstanding example of great Friuli white wine.

3X LE VIGNE DI SAMMARCO | 2012 Puglia IGP, Italy Uve di Troia A wine that epitomises the sun and sea of Southern Italy.

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The Christmas Party With friends and family arriving from far flung corners of the country and the world this Christmas, it’s the perfect time to celebrate together. This case will help you welcome them home in style with an award-winning Prosecco, a sumptuous red from France and a classic Bordeaux white; all doubled up!

2X CHATEAU HAUT RIAN | 2014 Bordeaux A/C, France Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon “A goodly dose of Sauvignon Blanc in this stylish white Bordeaux makes it fresh and zesty.” Tom Doorley, Irish Daily Mail 2X MARSURET SPUMANTE SUPERIORE | NV Valdobbiadene DOCG, Italy Prosecco “As good as prosecco gets.” Ernie Whalley, The Sunday Times 2X CHATEAU LA BARONNE | 2011 Corbieres A/C, France Carignan, Grenache “Well put together, with the carignan adding brambly flavours.

Balanced and enjoyable.” Ernie Whalley, The Sunday Times

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11020 DOMAINE DE BELLE MARE | 2013 Pays d’Herault IGP, France Viognier RRP €14.75

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10097 BERGERIE DE L’HORTUS CLASSIQUE - BLANC | 2013 Vin de Pays du Val de Montferrand, France 6 Mix Price €14.85 Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay RRP €16.50

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10022 CHATEAU THIEULEY CUVÉE FRANCIS COURSELLE | 2012 Bordeaux A/C, France 6 Mix Price €19.95 Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc RRP €23.50 10781 CHATEAU DE MALLE | 2012 Graves A/C, France Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc RRP €27.50

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10038 DOMAINE NAUDIN FERRAND | 2011 Cote de Beaune, France Chardonnay (Unoaked) RRP €22.75

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10776 COSTADORO BIANCO | 2014 Marche IGP, Italy Passerina, Trebbiano, Malvasia RRP €12.75

6 Mix Price €11.95

10768 HENRY’S HILLS | 2014 Wairarapa, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

RRP €15.35

6 Mix Price €13.85

6 Mix Price €13.05

10628 ANA | 2014 Marlborough, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

RRP €16.95

6 Mix Price €14.25

10574 CIU CIU LE MERLETTAIE | 2013 Marche IGP, Italy Pecorino RRP €15.50

6 Mix Price €13.95

10541 PADDY BORTHWICK RIESLING | 2013 Wairarapa, New Zealand Riesling RRP €17.95

6 Mix Price €14.85

10234 COLUTTA | 2014 Friuli DOC, Italy Pinot Grigio

6 Mix Price €16.85

10231 BIDOLI | 2013 Grave del Friuli DOC, Italy Pinot Grigio

RRP €14.50

RRP €18.50

10188 BROGLIA GAVI DE GAVI ‘LA MEIRANA’ | 2014 Gavi de Gavi DOC, Italy Cortese RRP €20.95

6 Mix Price €18.85

C���� 10293 JULIO BOUCHON | 2012 Maule Valley, Chile Chardonnay RRP €13.95

6 Mix Price €11.50

10012 JULIO BOUCHON | 2013 Maule Valley, Chile Sauvignon Blanc RRP €13.95

6 Mix Price €11.50

Sp��� 10805 ATLANTIK | 2014 Rías Baixas DO, Spain Albarino

RRP €16.95

6 Mix Price €13.95

10946 GUERINDA LA BLANCA | 2013 Navarra, Spain Chardonnay RRP €18.95

6 Mix Price €16.50

10943 HIRUZTA TXAKOLINA | 2014 Getariako Txakolina, Spain Hondarrabi Zuri, Gros Manseng RRP €19.75

6 Mix Price €16.95

Aus�r��i� 10008 CORIOLE CHENIN BLANC | 2013 McLaren Vale, Australia Chenin Blanc RRP €15.55

6 Mix Price €14.40

Sp�����n� W��� 10400 CARLES ANDREU CAVA BRUT RESERVA | NV Conca De Barber, Spain 6 Mix Price €23.45 Parellada, Macabeu RRP €25.75 10049 CHARPENTIER BRUT PRESTIGE | NV Champagne A/C, France Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir RRP €49.50

6 Mix Price €44.75

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B�r�e��� 11018 CHATEAU SAINTE-MARIE ALIOS | 2010 Merlot, Cab Sauv, Petit Verdot RRP €19.95

Cotes de Bordeaux A/C 6 Mix Price €16.95

10059 CHATEAU PUY CASTERA | 2010 Haut-Médoc A/C Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc RRP €21.95 6 Mix Price €19.95 10782 CHATEAU DE CARDAILLAN | 2011 Graves A/C Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot RRP €23.75 6 Mix Price €21.00 10746 CHATEAU MORIN | 2011 Saint Estèphe A/C Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot RRP €23.50

6 Mix Price €22.35

10208 CHATEAU LA TOUR L’ASPIC | 2008 Pauillac A/C Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc RRP €36.50 6 Mix Price €33.20 10993 LES FIEFS DE LAGRANGE | 2007 Saint-Julien A/C Cab Sauv, Merlot, Petit Verdot RRP €42.95 6 Mix Price €34.95 10830 CHÂTEAU COMMANDERIE | 2005 St Emilion Grand Cru A/C Merlot, Cabernet Franc RRP €42.95 6 Mix Price €39.30

Rh��� 10799 MAISON PLANTEVIN | 2013 Cotes du Rhone A/C 6 Mix Price €12.95 Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault RRP €14.95 10952 MAS ONCLE ERNEST ‘INSTANT PRÉSENT’ | 2012 Ventoux A/C Grenache, Syrah RRP €17.95 6 Mix Price €14.95 10089 DOMAINE CHARAVIN ‘LOU PARIS’ | 2011 Côtes du Rhône A/C Carignan,Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah 6 Mix Price €15.50 RRP €17.95 10953 MAS ONCLE ERNEST ‘PATIENCE’ | 2011 Côtes du Rhône A/C Syrah, Grenache RRP €19.20 6 Mix Price €17.25 10961 DOMAINE DE MONTVAC ‘CUVEE VINCILA’ | 2011 Vacqueyras A/C Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah 6 Mix Price €21.95 RRP €26.95 10092 DOMAINE DU PERE PAPE | 2011 Chateauneuf-du-Pape A/C Carignan,Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah 6 Mix Price €32.35 RRP €35.50

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10975 BRET BROTHERS LES CHARMES | 2013 Morgon A/C 6 Mix Price €29.95 Gamay RRP €35.00

10057 DOMAINE FÉLINES JOURDAN | 2013 Coteaux de Bessiles IGP 6 Mix Price €10.75 Merlot RRP €11.95

10958 DOMAINE HUGUENOT ‘LE PETIT CRAIS’ | 2011 Fixin A/C Pinot Noir RRP €38.50 6 Mix Price €33.75

10489 LUC LAPEYRE SAN BRES | 2014 Minervois A/C Grenache, Syrah RRP €14.25 6 Mix Price €12.95

11028 DOMAINE FERNAND ET LAURENT PILLOT | 2013 Pommard AOC Pinot Noir RRP €39.50 6 Mix Price €35.00

10597 VILLA DU CLOS | 2013 Vin de Pays d’Oc IGP Pinot Noir RRP €14.95

10742 DOMAINE DAVID DUBAND | 2010 Côtes de Nuits Villages A/C Pinot Noir RRP €36.95 6 Mix Price €33.25

10104 DOMAINE CLAVEL LE MAS | 2014 Coteaux du Languedoc A/C Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre RRP €15.25 6 Mix Price €13.50

10085 DOMAINE DAVID DUBAND | 2011 Nuits-Saint-Georges A/C Pinot Noir RRP €48.50 6 Mix Price €43.65

10109 DOMAINE CLAVEL LE GARRIGUES | 2013 Coteaux du Languedoc A/C Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre RRP €17.50 6 Mix Price €15.75

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10864 SAN SIMONE REFOSCO | 2013 Friuli Grave DOC, Italy Refosco RRP €14.95

6 Mix Price €12.95

10212 FOUR SISTERS | 2013 Goulburn Valley, Australia Merlot

RRP €16.95

6 Mix Price €14.95

6 Mix Price €14.35

10353 ALKOOMI BLACK LABEL | 2012 Frankland River, Australia Shiraz, Viognier RRP €21.50

6 Mix Price €17.50

6 Mix Price €15.70

10545 TAHBILK | 2012 Nagambie Lakes, Australia Shiraz

RRP €22.75

6 Mix Price €19.95

10483 CONCA DEL GRILLO SILVANO BOLMIDA | 2013 Barbera d’Alba DOC, Italy Barbera RRP €22.50

6 Mix Price €19.95

10125 CRAIGLEE | 2012 Sunbury, Australia Shiraz

RRP €48.75

6 Mix Price €45.00

10301 STEFANO ACCORDINI RIPASSO | 2011 Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC, Italy Corvinone, Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella RRP €23.75

6 Mix Price €21.80

10587 JUAN GIL 4 MESAS | 2014 Jumilla DO, Spain Monastrell RRP €14.40

6 Mix Price €12.50

6 Mix Price €10.75

10944 GUERINDA ‘EL MAXIMO’ | 2011 Navarra, Spain Grenache, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon RRP €20.30

6 Mix Price €17.50

6 Mix Price €14.85

10652 VINASPERI RESERVA | 2008 Rioja DO, Spain Tempranillo RRP €24.55

6 Mix Price €22.10

10197 GRAN ELIAS MORA | 2010 Toro DO, Spain Tinto de Toro RRP €48.95

6 Mix Price €44.30

10659 LE VIGNE DI SAMMARCO | 2013 Primitivo Di Manduria DOP, Italy Primitivo RRP €15.25 10658 SAN SIMONE SUGANO | 2010 Grave del Friuli DOC, Italy Cabernet Franc RRP €17.25

C���� 10363 KORTA MERLOT | 2014 Lontue Valley, Chile Merlot RRP €11.95 10955 KORTA RESERVA CARMENERE | 2013 Lontue Valley, Chile Carmenere RRP €16.25

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RRP €25.95

6 Mix Price €21.00

10995 ALWYN | 2010 Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

RRP €76.00

6 Mix Price €68.50

P��ug�� 10463 QUINTA DO CRASTO RESERVA OLD VINES | 2011 Douro DOC, Portugal Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz 6 Mix Price €29.95 RRP €33.95 10465 QUINTA DO CRASTO VINTAGE PORT | 2010 Douro DOC, Portugal Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional RRP €51.95

6 Mix Price €46.95

10990 QUINTA DO CRASTO TOURIGA NACIONAL | 2011 Douro DOC, Portugal 6 Mix Price €51.75 Touriga Nacional RRP €56.25

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