Christmas Tasting
Christmas Tasting Box Video
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Pouilly Fume
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Producer: Château de Tracy Grape: sauvignon Blanc Country: France Region: Rhône Vintage: 2018 ABV: 12.5% |
A complex nose of blackcurrants, boxwood and subtle hints of tarragon, followed by lemon and exotic fruits all underpinned by minerality. The palate is tangy and fresh with a lovely richness echoing the fruit flavours found on the nose. Very elegant with a long, complex finish. |
Chilled as an apéritif or to accompany fish dishes such as sole, salmon or trout. |
Bourgogne Pinot Noir
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Producer:Domaine René Monnier Grape: Pinot Noir Country: France Region: Burgundy Vintage: 2017 ABV: 12.5% Sulphites |
On the nose with wild raspberry, ripe cherry and savoury notes. It is followed with pure vibrant red berry fruit supported by velvety tannins. The finish is elegant and dry |
Accompanies charcuterie, pâtés or terrines, poultry dishes or classic French cuisine with light, creamy sauces. |
Lions de Suduirau
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Producer: Château de Suduiraut Grape:Semillon 95%, Sauvignon Blanc 5% Country: France Region: Bordeaux Vintage: 2015 ABV: 14% |
This elegantly rich wine shows orange peel and mineral notes on the nose.The palate is full bodied with almonds, spice, honey and crystallised fruits through to a lovely, lingering finish. |
Perfect as an aperitif, perhaps with some salted nuts, olives or smoked salmon canapés, while still having the depth and gravitas to partner puddings and blue cheese. |
Ruby Port
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Producer: Barros Grape: Tinta Barroca 30%, Tinta Roriz 30%, Tinta Cao 20%, Tinta Franca 20% Country: Portugal Region: Douro Vintage:NV ABV: 19.5% Vegan |
Deep ruby-red in colour, the wine is elegant and intense with heaps of black fruit on the nose. Strong and exuberant but with remarkable fresh fruit flavours |
To be served chilled as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to desserts. |
Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge
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Producer: Domaine de la Solitude Grape: 50% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre, 10% Cinsault Country: France Region:Rhône Vintage: 2016 ABV: 14.5% Vegan |
The aromas are powerful and complex encapsulating a wealth of ripe black cherries, blackberries with hints of white pepper and spice. The rich and harmonious palate delivers soft flavours of blackberry and chocolate notes, underpinned by fine French oak and defined by exotic spicy tannins. |
Best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, barbecue and cassoulet. Domaine de la Solitude is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, cheese, pasta, eggplant and tomatoes. |