We offer  a custom pack of 12 bottles of wine for £65 that can be made up of wines to your likes or dislikes. You can choose the ratio of red to white, the style of wine wood aged, or not too tannic or light. The only catch is that there must be two bottles each of the wines highlighted in red, but trust me they are good and I drink them. Just send me an E-mail or ring me with the amount that you need of each wine to jbw27@tiscali.co.uk  or phone 0161 427 0446

WHITES       

5 2008 Ca di Ponti, Sicily, Italy                                                                                £4.95

Fresh dry crisp wine from an area that produces 10% of Italy`s total wine production and more than all of Australia. Catarrato is the second most planted vine in Italy and is one of the world's six most planted vines

6 2007 Monte Arcos, Viura/Chardonnay                                                                £5.20

Pale lemon yellow in colour. Aromatic in a fleshy, peachy fruit way. Laced with an interesting savoury, herbal, nuttiness. Generously pleasing on the palate, a very friendly drink. Try with calameres or pulpo a la gallega.

7 2008 Cortese Piemonte, Araldica                                                                        £5.30

A delightfully crisp and fragrant white from the hills of north-west Italy, this is a great value wine with a vibrant herby, citrus character and a crunchy mouthfeel. The Cortese grape variety is better known as being the prime ingredient in one of Italy's most famous whites, the steely, perfumed Gavi di Gavi from the Piemonte region. This wine is grown on the steep hills of Monferrato in Piemonte and the grapes are picked early to retain all their characteristic lemony zip. With its grassy aromas, crisp, tangy flavours and modest alcohol at 11.5%, the wine as, ''the perfect antidote to heavy alcoholic New World whites''.It also makes a great match for fresh, light food such as a shellfish platter or Caesar salad

8 2008 Ancora Trebbiano, Abruzzo, Italy                                                                           £5.50

Most Trebbiano is bland and boring, this is very good value.A bright, shiny, unoaked white with ripe peach and citrus fruit characters and an enticing almondy mid-palate. The finish is fresh with a shot of racy, zesty acidity.The perfect accompaniment to fish and light, creamy pasta dishes

 

9          2007 Piquepoul, Pasquiers, Languedoc                                                        £5.95

Piquepoul is a rare, ancient French grape Its blend of refreshing acidity and aromatic fruit flavours of citrus and peach, make it a fantastic, full-bodied wine to enjoy with food. It is particularly well suited to seafood because it has more floral flavours than a mineral wine, like a Sancerre.. It has been called the Muscadet of the south of France. It is the wine that is usually served with oysters that can be found along the coasts of the Languedoc.Serve very cool between 6 and 8°C to accompany all seafood, shellfish and fish. It can also be served as an aperitif, either alone or with a touch of crème de cassis (blackcurrant) or crème de mûre (blackberry).Picpoul Blanc (also spelled Piquepoul Blanc) is one of the lesser-known Rhône varietals. It is one of the thirteen permitted varietals in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

 

11        2008 Chenin Blanc, Paarl Heights, S. Africa                                                £5.50

A crisp, dry white wine with a delicate lemon colour, displaying intense floral, guava and citrus aromas and succulent tropical fruit on the palate. Unctuous and mouth filling with a long finish. Excellent with seafood and poultry dishes

 

13        2008 Bellefontaine Sauvignon, Languedoc, France                                      £5.95

Classic Sauvignon Blanc nose with herbaceous notes, yet with underlying ripeness. Rich citrus character on the palate is livened up by zesty acidity and a lingering finish Drink on its own well chilled or with simple snacks and delicate fish dishes like sole or plaice; or try with goats cheese

 

 

1 2007 Marques de la Villa Malvasia, Toro,Spain                                                        £5.95

The winery, situated in Zamora (Toro ) was founded by local vine-growers as a co-operative in 1974. This wine has outstanding aromatic flavours, with a fresh, rounded dry white, with lively citrus and tropical fruit aromas and ripe peachy fruit balanced by crisp acidity. Serve chilled as an aperitif or with starters, fish or white meats.

 

14        2007 Verdicchio Ruviano, Monte Schiavo, Marche                                                     £5.95

Light, fresh and with delicate fruit flavours and hints of grass from the Marche region on Italy's east coast. Either makes for delightful drinking by itself or will happily partner light dishes

 

18         2008 Sauvignon Blanc, False Bay , S. Africa                                                  £5.95

What happens when a French winemaker is sent over to help improve S. African wine making. I am sure that there were a few fireworks but the result is very ,very good. Fresh, crisp aromatics with lifted green fruit, ripe apple and floral aromas. Flavours of greengage, citrus acidity and a fine, mineral finish Really fantastic value.

 19 2008 Wild Yeast Chenin, False Bay, S. Africa                                                 £5.95

Fine mineral Chenin characters with gentle ripe apple aromas, honeyed aromatics and delicious greengage and citrus lemon acidity on the long finish. A wine with great finesse and style. This is now becoming more popular than the Sauvignon


REDS

58      2007 Borsao Garnacha, Borja Spain                                                           £5.20

Campo de Borja is in the north central area of Spain, located on the south bank of the river Ebro and just below the border of Navarra. Borsao has an open, forward nose full of fresh red raspberries and oaky vanilla spice, with hints of black fruit and a touch of something floral -- maybe violet. A soft, velvety texture in the mouth carries bright berry flavors -- mostly ripe raspberry, with a nice touch of vanilla oak spice. It finishes rather quickly, with a chalky acidity. Very mild tannins make a cameo appearance at the tail end of the finish.  This is a soft, pleasant, berry-filled, spicy red wine with a flavor profile that many people will find appealing. It is enjoyable by itself, and will match well with beef (stews, meatloaf, burgers) and sausage dishes

 

 59 2007 Monte Arcos Garnacha Shiraz , Borja, Spain                                                  £5.20

Deep vibrant purple colour. Inviting nose of sweet raspberry and blackberry fruit and a light, spicy perfume lift. Spicy, chocolatey, berry fruit fills the core, gentle tannins and a warm ripeness make this incredibly drinkable

60 2006 Piemonte Barbera                                                                                          £5.30

Ruby-red in colour with purple hues, aromas of ripe raspberries and plums on the nose; this is a medium-bodied wine with soft tannins, an abundance of tangy red cherry and plum fruits laced with a savoury spiciness. Good with simple pasta or pizza

62        2007 El Tesoro, Monastrell/Shiraz, Spain                                                          £5.50

 This is everything simple wines should be and very rarely are using a blend of Monastrell and Shiraz to create a supple red from southern Spain. Warm and spicy on the nose with aromas of plums and ripe red fruits. Medium bodied with youthful berry fruit characters leading to a dry, savoury finish. Great with grilled meats, cured cheese, pates and stews

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64        2008 Merlot Sierra Grande, Curico ,Chile                                                            £5.40

Deep in colour and showing ripe plum and berry fruit aromas, this wine is warm and supple. The palate exhibits rich fruit, soft tannins, a silky texture and plenty of weighty fruit.Wine & Spirit International, December 2006 'This is barely out of its cradle. For such a baby, it has plenty of upfront plummy, black fruit. This is all good ...'

 

65        2007 Bellefontaine Merlot, Languedoc, France                                                            £5.95

Rich, vibrant and aromatic fruit showing soft plummy flavours but with full jammy fruit too then quite dry tannic bite giving it structure and length in the mouth.Soft and pliable red capable of matching with most foods. Easy choice for a devoute red drinker. Try with mushroom risotto. Also a deceptive 14.0% alcohol

 

66 2007 Pasquiers Grenache Noir, Languedoc                                                                        £5.95

The underrated Grenache is probably the most widely panted red grape variety and it is the backbone of Chateauneuf-du-pape. This black Grenache from the deep South of France is steeped in texture, sinewy flavour and structure - talk about length, the flavours just go on and on! A wine that will stand up well to rich foods - hearty roasts and casseroles, deep flavoured pasta dishes and robust roast vegetables Smooth easy drinking

 

81        2005 Negroamaro Il Meridione                                                                                   £5.95

Tomatoes crop up all the time in salads, sauces and stews but they’re not all that easy to match to wine. That’s especially true of the concentrated flavours of passata and tomato purée.  Nobody eats more tomatoes than the Italians, so it’s no surprise that Italian reds seem to work better than most. The name negro amaro means “black bitter” but this is spicy and approachable. 20% of the wine is aged in french oak barriques. A warm, full-bodied red with pronounced plummy aromas and a rich, smooth palate which combines sweet, dark ripe fruit with a satisfyingly spicy element from 12 months in large oak casks.

 

82        2004 Vista TR, Beiras, Portugal                                                                                    £5.95

A blend of 85% Tinta Roriz / 15% Touriga Nacional giving a real powerhouse of rich, ripe, generous, lots of dark and chewy fruit, good structure with no hard edges and good length. Stylistically it could be argued that it’s about ¾ Portuguese and ¼ New world with the right blend of the best bits of both. Serve at 16 to 18 degrees Centigrade with full-flavoured meaty stews, bangers and mash or barbequed meats.

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
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