VIN de TERRE Pricelist 2012

Vin de Terre, 4 bis Place Philippe Randon, 06000, Nice email: [email protected] tel: +33 4 93 92 44 27 siren: 533 033 601 Vin de Terre : Fine Wine Provisioning

Vin de Terre has since its inception offered a range of services to complement its range of exclusively distributed . These include sourcing, staff training and cellar appraisals.

Wine Sourcing

Perhaps the most important of these is Wine Sourcing. When you have to find the right wine, in the right condition from the right , it is hard to know where to start.

Next time, when the clock is ticking, you need to know that it takes only one call.

We offer an efficent service, to source, ship and deliver your chosen wine, often for same day delivery. We have sourced some of the world greatest wines from the greatest at competive prices.

Cellar Building

If variety is the spice of life, then having a well rounded cellar is key to making life that bit more enjoyable. Based on a detailed examination of drinking preferences, food matching and wine trends, we can help guide the client to build a rounded, diverse and most importantly, drinkable collection, that will suit them and thier guests.

For more information on all our services, do not hesitate to contact :

Ewan Bird Co-Director, Vin de Terre 0033 6 77 41 98 61 / [email protected] : Provence

The wines of Provence (Provençal) come from the -producing region of Provence in southeast France. The Romans called the area nostra provincia or ‘our province’ for the none latin speaker, giving the region its name. Situated just to the south of the Alps, it was the first Roman province outside Italy.

Wine has been made in this region for at least 2,600 years, ever since the ancient Greeks founded the city of Marseille in 600 BC.

Throughout the region’s history, and have been influenced by the cultures that have been present in Provence, which include the Ancient Greeks, Romans, Gauls, Catalans and Savoyards.

These diverse groups introduced a large variety of grapes to the region, including grape varieties of Greek and Roman origin as well as Spanish, Italian and traditional French wine grapes.

Today the region is known predominantly for its wine, though wine critics such as believe that region’s best wines are the spicy, full-flavoured red wines.

Rosé wine currently accounts for more than half of the production of Provençal wine, with accounting for about a third of the region’s production. is also produced in small quantities throughout the region with the d’origine contrôlée (AOC) region of Cassis specializing in white wine production.

The Côtes de Provence is the largest AOC followed by the Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence. The Bandol region near Toulon is one of the more internationally recognized Provençal wine regions France : Provence

Domaine d’Eole Based on the Coteaux d’Aix en Provence, this small producer has decicated themselves to making top notch wines. The domaine d’Eole is a welcome new estate to our range.

Price HT Price TTC OFP03 AOC Coteaux d’Aix en Provence Rosé 2011 50cl 7,73 9,25 OFP04 AOC Coteaux d’Aix en Provence Rosé 2011 75cl 9,20 11,00 The colour of pale rose petals with bright hints of the lightest purple, this rosé is sublime with hints of red and citrus fruits. A full and long finish, this is a serious rosé for drinking with the finest Provençal cuisine. A joy to behold!

Mas de Longchamp This small estate is based near the mouth of the Rhone, just by the Alpilles national park. In this Provençal haven of beauty, the team of Fabrice Benoit make a range of great red and rosé wines.

OFP05 VDP Bouche du Rhone Rosé 2011 50cl 4,60 5.50€ 60% and 40% Caladoc. A pale rosé from the mouth of the rhone, situated close to St. Remy de Provence. Subtle fruits, refreshing acidity and a long clean finsih make this a superb choice for summer drinking!

RFP02 VDP Alpilles Rouge 2011 75cl 4,60 5.50 60% grenache and 40% . The red wines of provence are not as famous as their White and Rosé counterparts, but they can be very good. This red is a fresh and sprightly style that is perfect with goats cheese or even a rack of BBQ ribs. France : Provence

Domaine le du Pavillon - Uncertified

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OFP07 VDP du Var Lady L Rosé 2010 75cl 9,20 11,00€ “Lady L“ is a rosé that can only be described as unique in modern wine making terms. Fourteen separate varieties of grapes are hand harvested, separately vinified and then carefully blended to make a wine of incredible complexity and depth of flavour. Layers of fruit, which evolve in the glass over allowing each mouthful to be a new discovery. The domain’s tiny production of less than 5000 bottles each year mean this wine is of limited availability.

Domaine de la Sauveuse

BFP01 AOC Côtes de Provence Blanc Château de la Sauveuse 2011 7,94 9,50 This aged Rolle, gives this sometimes difficult grape a real bonus. Well used oak ageing adds a roundness to this other wise fresh and fruity number. Citrus and honey abound, which makes this a great wine with salad Niçois. A provençal treat.

OFP01 AOC Côtes de Provence Rosé Château de la Sauveuse 2011 7,94 9,50 The 2011 is lighter in colour than previous vintages, but the trade mark fruit and minerality we have come to expect from this rosé is still very apparent. A top notch rosé from Puget-Ville. France : Rhone

The Rhône wine region in Southern France is situated in the Rhône river valley and produces numerous wines under various Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) designations. The region’s major appellation in production volume is Côtes du Rhône AOC.

The Rhône is generally divided into two sub-regions with distinct vinicultural traditions, the Northern Rhône (referred to in French as Rhône septentrional) and the Southern Rhône (in French Rhône méridional).

The northern sub-region produces red wines from the grape, sometimes blended with white wine grapes, and white wines from , Roussane and Viognier grapes.

The southern sub-region produces an array of red, white and rosé wines, often blends of several grapes such as in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Grignan-les-Adhémar is situtaed in the northern section of the southern Rhône., it was formally known until 2010 as Coteaux du Tricastin.

Vacqueyras is also situated in the southern Rhône, with bets wines coming from the slopes around the Montélimar. While many of the region’s wines have higher Syrah (Shiraz) contents, we work with producers using more Grenache, as we believe this adds more elegance to their wines.

Rhône wines are great partners to lamb dishes and in the UK are the biggest selling wines in restaurants, due their ablity to match a wide variety of food options. France : Côtes Du Rhône

Clos de Caveau - Vacqueyras A superb estate based at the top end of Vacqueyras, the estate is surrounded on three sides by the more famous Gigondas. Using a blend of Grenache and Syrah, owner Henri Bungener, has worked non-stop to improve his wines. From sourcing superb oak barrels to micro-fermentaions to create a flavour map of his , Henri is always looking for ways to bring the best out of his magnificent soils. With the addition of his new labels, Henri’s wines now look the part as well as tasting it!

Price HT Price TTC RFR02 AOC Vacqueyras Fruit Sauvage 2008 8,78 10,50 You can taste the passion in this fabulously earthy Rhône red. A powerful liquorice-scented red. Spicy Syrah delivers abundant fruits and a weighty palate that carries the flavour for what seems like an eternity. Will age magnificently.

RFR04 AOC Vacqueyras Carmin Brilliant 2007 50 cl 9,62 11,50 RFR03 AOC Vacqueyras Carmin Brilliant 2009 75cl 13,80 16,50 RFR08 AOC Vacqueyras Carmin Brilliant 2009 150cl 28,43 34,00 Spirited and delicious red that will thank you to be drunk with food. Herbal, mulberry-flavoured red that’s won a heap of medals and praise from some of the world’s leading wine critics. It`s very concentrated with more than its fair share of cassis-soaked fruits. Opulent and delicious.

RFR06 AOC Vacqueyras Lao Muse 2007 75 cl 23,41 RFR07 AOC Vacqueyras Lao Muse 2007 150 cl 28,00 50,17 60,00 The jewel in the crown of Clos de Caveau’s beautiful wine range. Second fill barrels, purchased from Chateau’s Yquem and Haut- Smith-Lafite, are used to ensure only the maturation benefits of oak are seen on this wine. Concentrated fruit, majestically balanced acidity and a depth of tannin, minerality and structure which is hard to beat. France : Vallée Du Rhône

Mas Théo - Grignan-les-Adhémar

Price HT Price TTC RFR05 AOC Grignan-les-Adhémar Cuvée TO 2009 75cl 5,02 6,00 QV TO is made from a blend of 50% Syrah and 50% Grenache by Laurent Clapier at Mas Théo. Soft round fruit and a hint of spice on the finish make this medium bodied Rhone a real pleasure to drink. A great summer red, as it has neither to high an alcohol level or too much tannin to knock you over on a sunny afternoon.

BFB01 Mas Théo BIB White 5 ltr 12,54 15,00 BFB02 Vin de France Mas Théo BIB White 10 ltr 23,41 28,00

OFB02 Vin de France Mas Théo BIB Rosé 5 ltr 12,54 15,00 OFB03 Vin de France Mas Théo BIB Rosé 10 ltr 23,41 28,00

RFB02 Vin de France Mas Théo BIB Red 5 ltr 12,54 15,00 RFB03 Vin de France Mas Théo BIB Red 10 ltr 23,41 28,00 France : Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc-Roussillon wine, including the labeled Vin de Pays d’Oc, is produced in southern France.

The area has around 700,000 acres (2,800 km2) under vines and is the single biggest wine- producing region in the world, being responsible for more than a third of France’s total wine production. As recently as 2001, the region produced more wine than the entire United States

The five best known in the Languedoc include Coteaux du Languedoc, Corbières AOC, Faugères, Minervois AOC, and Saint-Chinian AOCs. The vast majority of Languedoc wines are produced by wine cooperatives which number more than 500.

However, the appellation system in the region is undergoing considerable changes with both new appellations being created and existing ones changing.

One recent change is that the Coteaux du Languedoc has changed name to Languedoc and been extended to include also the Roussillon.

Minervois :

The red wines of the Minervois appellation are produced from (which can account for no more than 40% of the blend), Grenache, Lledoner Pelut, Mourvedre, and Syrah grapes.

In the centre of Minervois is La Livinière, a sub region of Minervois, which produces some of the best wines the entire region has to offer. France : Languedoc-Roussillon

Château Maris - Minervois It all began twenty years ago when Englishman, Robert Eden emigrated to France with the dream of crafting wines that were a reflection of the land where the grapes were grown. He believed just as passionately then as he does today that ‘wine is grown and not made’.

Price HT Price TTC RFM01 AOC Minervois Maris Organic 2010 75cl 8,36 10,00 A ccomforting, succulent wine like this served with sausages and mash is the culinary equivalent of putting on your most comfortable slippers. Sit back, relax.

RFM02 AOC Minervois Continuité de Nature Carignan 2009 75cl 20,90 25,00 The juice is vinified in oak tanks and during the four week-long is gently pumped over with some punching of the cap. This followed by 18 months oak ageing before bottling, unfiltered. Open and expressive on the nose with great complexity. There are ripe black fruits (blackcurrants, elderberries) alongside more spicy characteristics (pepper, herbs). Very attractive in the mouth with firm yet silky tannins. Aromatic, spicy with a fabulously generous weight. The finish is long and delicate. A wine worth writing home about! France : Bourgogne

Bourgogne is wine made in the region of the same name, better known as in the English speaking world. Located in central eastern France in the valleys and slopes west of the Saône River, a tributary of the Rhône.

The most famous wines produced here—those commonly referred to as ‘Burgundies’—are red wines made from grapes or white wines made from grapes.

Red and white wines are also made from other grape varieties, such as and Aligoté, respectively. Small amounts of rosé and sparkling wines are also produced in the region.

Chardonnay-dominated Chablis and Gamay-dominated are formally part of the region, but wines from those sub regions are usually referred to by their own names rather than as ‘Burgundy wines’.

Saint Bris & Chablis :

Chablis is perhaps one of the most famous wines in the world, loved even by those who dislike it’s main grape Chardonnay.

Well balanced acidity and minimal use of oak make it a firm favourite at all times of the year, but especially good in the summer sun.

Saint Bris is a small commune based in the southwest section of Chablis. Saint Bris’ unique status as the only producing commune in Bourgogne means its wines are not well known, but as a close neighbour of , this grape variety is well suited to the here. France : Bourgogne

Domaine Bersan, Saint-Bris - In Conversion There are 75 wine growers in the town of St Bris le Vineux were Domaine Bersan is situated. It’s a great location for wine growing with two key veins of clay passing through the area, one at the top of the hill, and one at the foot of the slope. the land is indisputably important for the local producers, but Jean-Louis ans Jean-Christophe Bersan have taken it a step further, by starting their conversion to organic viticulture.

Price HT Price TTC BFD04 AOC Bourgogne Aligote 2010 6,69 8,00€ 100% Aligote, unoaked and as fresh as a daisy. While not a well known variety, it is native to Burgundy and makes some great wines, when in the right hands. The bersan family must have a good manicurist, as these hands seem to be perfect for bringing out the best. A very well balanced dry white that is perfect with grilled chicken or even grilled veggies.

BFD01 AOC Saint-Bris Sauvignon Blanc 2011 8,36 10,00 Sauvignon Blanc...from Burgundy?! A unique wine from this small nothern bourgogne producer. The Sauvignon works so well here, crisp rich fruit with awesome minerality. You can see why they haven’t grubbed up the vineyard and planted Chardonnay as this is a truly superb example of what this grape can do. We love it.

BFD02 AOC Bourgogne Côtes d’Auxerre ‘Chardonnay’ 2010 8,78 10,50 With a good balance of acidity and fruit this wine keeps you refreshed while pouring on the flavours. Crisp white fruit and an underlying richness make this a wine for all seasons. France : Bourgogne

Domaine Bersan, Saint-Bris - In Conversion There are 75 wine growers in the town of St Bris le Vineux were Domaine Bersan is situated. It’s a great location for wine growing with two key veins of clay passing through the area, one at the top of the hill, and one at the foot of the slope. the land is indisputably important for the local producers, but Jean-Louis ans Jean-Christophe Bersan have taken it a step further, by starting their conversion to organic viticulture.

Price HT Price TTC BFD03 AOC Chablis Les Ouches 2010 10,83 12,95 Chablis is one of those big name regions which often sees a lot of buck for a little bang. With this wine we get a basic education in economics as here we are treated to the works at very resonable price. The nose is open and generous with red apple and pineapple flavours. The palate is flinty with depth which comes from ageing. A good lengthy finish rounds off this corker.

RFD05 AOC Bourgogne Passetoutgrain 2010 6,69 8,00€ A blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay, Passetoutgrain can be trickey to do well. Here it is done great, fresh acidity and light fruit make it a perfect summer red, try chilling it down to 15 degrees and serving it with white fish dishes.

RFR03 AOC Bourgogne Côtes d’Auxerre ‘Pinot Noir’ 2010 8,36 10,00 More classic Burgundy style, a light and delicate style of Pinot with good crunchy tannins and gentle violet and cherry flavours intermingling on the palate. France : Bourgogne

Domaine Bersan, Saint-Bris - In Conversion There are 75 wine growers in the town of St Bris le Vineux were Domaine Bersan is situated. It’s a great location for wine growing with two key veins of clay passing through the area, one at the top of the hill, and one at the foot of the slope. the land is indisputably important for the local producers, but Jean-Louis ans Jean-Christophe Bersan have taken it a step further, by starting their conversion to organic viticulture.

Price HT Price TTC RFD04 AOC Irancy 2010 10,83 12,95 Another lesser known region, Pinot Noir is the sole variety in this red. Subtle tannins, rich red berry fruits, layers of minerality and a long and complex finish. We could write more, but this is a wine that says too much to simply read about it. One to try and savour.

France : Beaujolais

Domaine Chasselay - Beaujolais

RFD02 AOC Morgon Cru Beaujolais `Les Charmes´ 2009 12,96 15,50 Morgon is the Beaujolais cru that perhaps commands the greatest respect with the wines being made here amongst the longest- lived in all of Beaujolais. As this wine shows, what gives these wines this life is their structure and complexity and whilst this is an elegant wine you won’t struggle to see the layers of fruit, minerality, herb and light spice that express themselves so nicely here. France :

The wine region includes the French wine regions situated along the Loire River from the Muscadet region near the city of Nantes on the Atlantic coast to the region of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé just southeast of the city of Orléans in north central France.

In between are the regions of Anjou, Saumur, Bourgueil, Chinon, and Vouvray. The Loire Valley itself follows the river through the Loire province to the river’s origins in the Cévennes but the majority of the wine production takes place in the regions noted above.

The area includes 87 appellations under the Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC), Vin Délimité de Qualité Superieure (VDQS) and Vin de pays systems.

While the majority of production is white wine from the , Sauvignon blanc and Melon de Bourgogne (Muscadet) grapes, there are red wines made (especially around the Chinon region) from .

In addition to still wines, rosé, sparkling and dessert wines are also produced. With Crémant production throughout the Loire, it is the second largest producer in France after .

Among these different wine styles, Loire wines tend to exhibit characteristic fruitiness with fresh, crisp flavors-especially in their youth.

The Loire Valley has a long history of winemaking dating back to the 1st century. In the High , the wines of the Loire Valley were the most esteemed wines in England and France, even more prized than those from Bordeaux. France : Loire Valley

Chateau de la Bonnelière Marc Plouzeau is at the helm of this fine Loire estate. Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc are used to great effect here with the minerality and structure you would expect of this cooler climate valley.

Price HT Price TTC BFL01 AOC Touraine Les Devants de la Bonnelière Blanc 2010 75cl 5,39 6,45 BFL02 AOC Touraine Les Devants de la Bonnelière Blanc 2010 37,5cl 3,47 4,15 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Grown in a 3 hectare block of Clay and Limestone soils, this Touraine is macerated for 6 hours before fermentaion. A great match to lighter goats chesses and white fish dishes.

RFL01 AOC Chinon Rouge Rive Gauche 2010 75cl 5,81 6,95 RFL02 AOC Chinon Rouge Rive Gauche 2010 37,5cl 3,64 4,35 100% Cabernet Franc. A superb 2 hectare parcel of flint and clay based just south of the town of Chinon forms the ground where these Cab Franc vines are planted. Just 600 cases are produced of this food friendly red are produced each year. Great with lamb dishes and other red dishes. France : Champagne

The most famous of all the wine regions, not just in France, but the world.

The viticultural boundaries of Champagne are legally defined and split into five wine producing districts within the administrative province: , Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, Montagne de , and Vallée de la .

The towns of Reims and Épernay are the commercial centers of the area. Located at the northern edges of the wine growing world, the history of the Champagne wine region has had a significant role in the development of this unique terroir.

The area’s proximity to promoted the region’s economic success in its wine trade but also put the villages and in the path of marching armies on their way to the French capital.

Despite the frequency of these military conflicts, the region developed a reputation for quality wine production in the early Middle Ages and was able to continue that reputation as the region’s producers began making sparkling wine with the advent of the great Champagne houses in the 17th & 18th centuries.

The principal grapes grown in the region include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and . Pinot Noir is the most widely planted grape in the Aube region and grows very well in .

Pinot Meunier is the dominant grape in the Vallée de la Marne region. The Côte des Blancs is dedicated almost exclusively to Chardonnay. France : Champagne

Fleury Père et Fils

Price HT Price TTC PFC01 AOC Champagne Blanc de Noir Brut 19,65 23,50 Enduringly popular Champagne for one of the best producers Where would we be without Fleury and his magnificent Carte Rouge. We love it, our customers love it and so do the critics. It’s a bold, bready, raspberry flavoured Champagne that exudes class. You’ll struggle to find better at this price.

PFC02 AOC Champagne Rosé de Saignée Brut 25,50 30,50 Jean-Pierre Fleury is something of a master craftsman when it comes to making Pinot Noir dominated Champagne. Don’t even being to think that pink means frivolous; this wine is deadly serious about its rich, fragrant red fruits, the fine mousse and taste in the mouth that seems to linger forever. This Champagne will adapt to all sorts of situations but will shine with all sorts of well-flavoured foods.

PFC03 AOC Champagne Millésime 1995 Brut 31,35 37,50 Rich, complex and honeyed. An absolute treat, the oldest vintage Champagne on the Vin de Terre List. Hazelnut and honeyed fruits are well-developed in this exquisite Champagne. It’s stylish, elegant with persistent flavours. Utterly delicious and a fabulous treat. Other Countries : Argentina, Chile, Italy, South Africa, Spain and New Zealand Argentina : Tupungato, Mendoza

Domaine Jean Bousquet - Tupungato Vallée Frenchman Jean Bousquet travelled thousands of miles to find his ‘optimum’ vineyard location. In Mendoza, Argentina he found a site with, in his words ‘idyllic wine-growing precipitation and temperatures, mild during the day and cool at night, situated at a 1,200 metres above sea level, with fresh air, few funguses, and very permeable sandy and rocky soils. rotting and without having to use fungicides’.

Price HT Price TTC BAT01 Tupungato Chardonnay 2011 6,27 7,50 The vineyards sit some 4000ft above sea level and here the grapes develop a really brilliant clarity of flavour; apples and pears with hints of spice in the finished wine. Jean Bousquet practices minimal intervention winemaking and everything that’s wonderful about this wine comes from the high quality grapes he produces in the vineyard.

RAT01 Tupungato 2011 6,27 7,50 This represents an opportunity to taste some seriously good winemaking at a reasonable price. As with the Bousquet Chardonnay, there’s a desire to let the quality of the fruit speak for itself, so the wine is aged in oak for just six months before being put into bottle. This means that you can pick up the vanilla and spice that the oak brings without losing any of the fantastic black plum, blackberry and dark cherry fruits that Malbec is famous for.

RAT02 Tupungato Reserva Malbec 2010 9,20 11,00 There’s no question that this is Malbec wine but there is a smattering of other grape varieties in here too: (5%), Merlot (5%) & Shiraz (5%) which adds additional substance to the wine. Aged for ten months in solely French oak (rather than a combination of American and French), which is generally accepted to deliver a more finesse and subtle flavouring and this works well in this wine which is fantastically intense and has flavours of black fruits, spice, caramel, chocolate, liquorice, fig and much more. Argentina : Tupungato, Mendoza

Domaine Jean Bousquet - Tupungato Vallée Frenchman Jean Bousquet travelled thousands of miles to find his ‘optimum’ vineyard location. In Mendoza, Argentina he found a site with, in his words ‘idyllic wine-growing precipitation and temperatures, mild during the day and cool at night, situated at a 1,200 metres above sea level, with fresh air, few funguses, and very permeable sandy and rocky soils. rotting and without having to use fungicides’.

Price HT Price TTC RAT05 Tupungato Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 9,20 11,00 85 % Cabernet Sauvignon with the 15% Malbec, a generous splash of French Oak and what have you got? Great wine which rivals some of the best North American Cab Sauv’s. Domaine Bousquet at its best!

RAT04 Tupungato Malbec Dulce Vendanges Tardives 2010 9,20 11,00 Late Malbec, made in an un-oxidised style. With the depth of fruit of a great port but still fresh, this is the prefect partner for a sticky chocolate cake or hand made vanilla Ice cream.

RAT03 Tupungato Grande Reserve Malbec 2009 14,21 17,00 An arresting wine which takes your taste buds on a roller-coaster ride! Crammed full of blackberry, damson, pepper, chocolate and spice, there’s no end to this wine’s ability to please. Twelve months in new French oak enables you to revel in the smooth, velvety richness that this has imparted and the only challenge for the lucky drinker is to serve it with a dish as richly flavoured as the wine in the glass. South Africa : Wellington & Western Cape

Stellar Estate - Western Cape

Price HT Price TTC RSW01 Stellar Estate NSA Merlot 2011 5,64 6,75 No-added sulphur, super-soft, easy-drinking Merlot. Deep, bright colour and ripe fruit on the nose. Hints of jasmine and dark perfume. The wine has well-structured tannins from a post-ferment maceration. There is no wood influence, only ripe organic Merlot grapes. We call this a low sulphur wine because in tests, ‘normal’ wines can have as much as 200 parts per million and this tested with just 3 parts per million. Also has a low level of sulphites.

Lazanou Organic Vineyards - Wellington

BSW01 Lazanou Chardonnay / Chenin Blanc 2009 7,11 8,50 68 % chardonnay, 32% chenin blanc. Tip-top white that’s a judicious combination of rich citrus fruit and a softness that’s been achieved by lees-stirring which develops more richness in the wine. South African wines are currently offering British wine drinker’s exceptional value for money and this is a excellent bottle of wine for the price.

RSW02 Lazanou Syrah/Mourvèdre 2009 13,38 16,00 68% Syran and 32% Mourvèdre, rich and concentrated flavours of wild berries coming from the Syrah and a savoury edge from the Mourvédre. This wine is big enough to take the new oak it was ageds in (50% French and 50% American). A lovely and very bold wine with surprising complexity and a lot to write home about. Spain :

Vina Ijalba Comprising 80 hectares of vineyards planted around Logroño, San Vicente de la Sonsierre and Valle del Oja, the innovative Viña Ijalba was the very first organically certified estate in La Rioja (1994). The vines are planted on abandoned opencast mines where the thin, stony soils ensure that yields are kept low and the quality of the fruit is high. The estate was also the first to make a single rioja from the graciano grape in 1995.

Price HT Price TTC BER01 DOC Rioja Genoli Viura 2010 4,60 5,50 100% Viura. Fruity with the refreshing acidity that makes it the ultimate tapas wine in our books. It’s strikingly fresh and has the clean, citrus quality that make it the perfect partner to a whole range of foods. A long-term favourite and one of Viña Ijalba’s best selling wines.

RER01 DOC Rioja Livor 2010 4,60 5,50 Our best-selling Rioja and its charm shows no sign of fading. Viña Ijalba were the first estate in La Rioja to go organic and in the last decade or so they have built a loyal fan base. This top-selling Rioja is made from 100% Tempranillo. It’s popularity in no doubt due to the beguiling raspberry jam character which has no rough edges. Velvety smooth from start to finish. Serve with supper any day of the week; you’ll never tire of its charms.

RER02 DOC Rioja Solferino Tempranillo 2009 5,60 6,90 100% Tempranillo, aged for four months in oak barrels. A fuller wine than the Livor, the Solferino is blessed with same raseberry fruit flavours combined with a balanced backbone of oak character and acidity. Jolly good stuff!

RER03 DOC Rioja Ijalba Graciano 2009 10,45 12,50 Less than .04% of total plantings in Rioja are Graciano which may be to do with the fact that it’s tricky to grow and gives very low yields. However, when well looked after, it can deliver wines of exceptional quality with a deep, distinctive spicy aroma and a long, long length. Espagne : La Mancha

Bodegas Mureda A young estate but that does not mean they are lacking in experince. The team at Mureda want to bring to everyone. They have carefully set about building a range of superbly inexpensive wines that can be enjoyed on any budget. An estate to watch, they are sure to be increasing their range over the coming years.

Price HT Price TTC BEM01 Vinos de la Tierra de Castilla Blanco 2011 2,51 3,00 This is a 100% Viura made by Bodegas Mureda in La Mancha Spain. A light fresh citrus fruit driven white wine which is great by itself or with seafood and lighter chicken dishes.

REM01 Vinos de la Tierra de Castilla Tinto 2011 2,51 3,00 100 % Tempranillo, a light grape variety most famous as the main variety used in Rioja. A crisp acidity, rounded tannin and red berry fruit flavours mean this is an easy to drink wine which will match white meats and dishes with spice, such as a curry. Italy : Veneto

Giol Winemakers since 1427, this family owned estate have are situated around an hour from Venice. As well as the castle and vineyards, Giol is known for its beaiutiful parks which are open to the public.

Price HT Price TTC PIP02 Giol Veneto Prosecco Frizante Brut NV 6,52 7,80 Very affordable bubbly that delivers plenty for the price, there’s something really special about drinking something fizzy with supper and this easy-going Prosecco Frizzante is a winner with a herb risotto or Ricotta and Spinach Crepes. Great fun and great value.

PIP01 Giol Veneto Prosecco Spumante Extra Dry NV 7,11 8,50 A fully sparkling Prosecco which tastes as good as it looks...(we think it looks great!). It’s extra dry in style which as we all know means its a dash sweeter than Brut, but makes it a perfect bubbly befofre or after the meal and the perefct combo with slightly spicy dishes...try with a chorizo based tapas and you will see what we mean!

BIV01 Giol Veneto Pinot Grigio 2010 4,60 5,50 100% Pinot Grigio, 100% perfect this summer. Pinot Grigio is very popular at the moment, this wine shows you why, fresh citrus fruit, combined with lovely acidity and a dash of honey on the finish all add up to a wine that is perfect when the sun is out with or without a some tasty snacks to go with it. New Zealand

The Milton Vineyards - Gisborne The Te Arai vineyard is five kilometres from the sea. This maritime proximity underlies the wines unique South Pacific style. The silt soils give fragrance while the occasional incidence of botrytis, generated by the autumnal mists from the Te Arai stream, gives complex texture and body to the wines made here.

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BNZ01 Gisborne ‘Te Arai’ Chenin Blanc 2009 11,71 14,00 You can smell ripe apple, tracking towards quince, acacia honey and waxy pears, evolving to a myriad of layers as it matures. On the palate the finely grained tannin from fruit and large wood bind into the clipped yet refreshing acidity, an alluring rich honeyed character will develop and intensify with time.

Rock Ferry - Marlborough

BNZ04 Rock Ferry Sauvignon Blanc 2011 10,01 12,00 Expressive aromas of gooseberry and passion fruit epitomise classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and this wine embraces those characters. A refined and elegant style with a lovely ripeness in the palate, the winemaker suggests drinking this with linguine and mussels. Chile : Maipo & Colchagua Valleys

Emiliana Emiliana are at the forefront of New World organic wine making. Winning dozens of awards each year for the wines as well as there ecological approach to vineyard management. Wine consultant Alvaro Espinoza helps direct their ever improving wine making team, as a recipient of the coveted International Wine Challenge Winemaker of the year Award, he is always a good man to have on your side.

Price HT Price TTC RCE06 DO Colchagua Valley Coyam 2007 16,30 19,50 Everybody loves this multi-award winning Chilean blockbuster. The Coyam is a wine that’s synonymous with quality and is close to claiming iconic status. It’s a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenère, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Mourvèdre. There’s an unbelievable depth and breadth of flavour to this wine which unravels generously on the palate. Tannins are well-placed and give the wine the structure it needs. Very enjoyable now this wine will continue to develop in bottle over the coming three years or so. Serve with a nice juicy steak.