SANCERRE (Sav Blanc) “Domaine Pré Semelé” (France)
SANCERRE (Sav Blanc) “Domaine Pré Semelé” (France)
£23.00
A classic Sancerre with ripe gooseberry fruit and zesty acidity. The style is full and round yet fresh
and well-balanced.
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Additional information
| Type | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire Valley |
| Grape | SANCERRE (Sav Blanc) |
RIESLING – Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl
Wine, White
In 2006, Charles Smith started his eponymous range of wines, with the aim to create high quality, varietal specific wines true to the place of origin, at a price point everyone can enjoy. These Washington State wines are full of flavour, balanced and approachable, and have consistently garnered 90+ scores by leading industry critics.
Growing up just outside of Sacramento, California, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Charles began craving worldly travel at a young age, thanks to his Welsh mother and French father. Charles later moved to Denmark and while in Scandinavia, he spent the next nine years managing rock bands and concert tours throughout Europe, including the famed Danish duo, The Ravonettes. Wining and dining while on the road became a catalyst for his passion of wine, which ultimately triggered the career he has today.
A self-taught winemaker, Charles is a true artisan and pioneer in the wine world. In 2009 Food & Wine magazine awarded Charles Winemaker of the Year, and in 2010 Seattle Magazine recognised him as their Winemaker of the Year.
“Some people don’t think that food and wine pairing is that important, but they couldn’t be more wrong. Just like when you find the perfect pair of jeans, there is no other pair that will do. It can be good, but when it’s just right, you’ll never settle for less,” says Charles.
** VEGAN WINE **
£18.00
£18.00
AMARONE “Villa Belvedere” (Italy)
Wine, Red
Production
Aftual manual-picking in mid-September, the Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone grapes are stored on racks in drying rooms, until the January following the harvest. Fermentation takes place with skin contact and continual pumping over. The wine is aged in oak for 24 months.
Tasting notes
Rich aromas of ripe black cherry and plum, with dried fruit characters and a touch of spice. The palate is plush with ripe plum and bramble characters, a hint of vanilla, supple tannins and juicy acidity.
Food match
A good match for rich pasta dishes, game and grilled or roasted red meats.
£28.00
£28.00
RIOJA (Tempranillo) “Vega del Rayo” (Spain)
Wine, Red
PRODUCTION
Produced from selected Tempranillo grapes sourced in Rioja Alta. Fermentation at 24 to 26ºC with 8 to 10 days maceration on the skins. No oak ageing. Bottled early.
TASTING NOTE
A modern, vibrant, unoaked tempranillo. Pure, vibrant, juicy red fruits, fresh cherries and plums, with hints of black pepper and spice. Soft and easy to drink with approachable ripe fruit yet well-structured, with super light tannins.
** VEAN WINE **
£10.00
£10.00
PINOT GEWURZTRAMINER RIESLING “Yealands” (NZ)
Wine, White
Tasting Note: An intriguing New Zealand blend of richness and flavour, combining poached pears, melon and ginger, with happy results. Food Matching: Beautifully matched with all Asian cuisine, seafood, chicken and pork dishes.
Vineyard: The Seaview Vineyard, in the Awatere Valley, is exposed to some of the toughest growing conditions in Marlborough; high sunshine and wind, cool nights and low rainfall which produces a smaller, thicker skinned berry with intense fruit flavours. The cool site regularly commences harvest up to one week later than other sub regions of Marlborough. All three aromatic varieties sit on sheltered, north facing slopes. The soil is predominantly wind blown loess.
Vinification: Three aromatic parcels; Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewurztraminer, were selected and harvested together. The fruit was crushed, de-stemmed then gently pressed, with the free run juice going to a stainless tank and the pressings portion going to a 1000L French oak oval and a selection of old French oak barriques. The free run juice in the stainless steel tank was settled for 72hrs and then the clear juice was then racked off to another stainless tank for a long cool fermentation to enhance the pure fruit flavours. The pressings portion in oak went through a natural fermentation and the french oak oval and barrels were stirred twice weekly post fermentation to develop structure and texture. Upon achieving a finely balanced blend, the wine was stabilised and filtered prior to bottling.
** VEGAN WINE **
£15.00
£15.00