THE LIST MMI 2015/16 CONTENTS

3 - 4 Introduction 161 - 169 Germany

5 - 6 MMI Fine 170 - 172

7 Storage & Shipping of Wines 173 - 237 Italy

8 Navigating the Wine List 175 - 186 North West Italy

9 - 17 & 187 - 207 North East Italy

18 - 29 Argentina 208 - 224 Central Italy

30 - 63 Australia 225 - 237 Southern Italy

31 - 41 New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania 238 - 243 Lebanon, Syria & Turkey

42 - 55 South Australia 244 - 257 New Zealand

56 - 63 Western Australia 258 - 263

64 - 67 Austria 264 - 289 South Africa

68 - 82 Chile 290 - 310 Spain

83 - 85 China 311 - 329 USA

86 - 159 France 330 - 331 & Fortified Wines

87 - 90 Alsace 332 - 333 Port

91 - 100 Bordeaux 334 - 335

101 - 119 Burgundy 336

120 - 128 Loire 337

129 - 140 Rhône 338 - 339 Mini

141 - 146 Provence 340 - 341 Large format

147 - 160 Southern France 342 Cask wines A word from Andrew J Day

Dear Valued Customer,

As a vine ages the quality of its grapes gets better Our hot climate makes our region a perfect fit for cool every year. We like to think the same goes for our rosé wines and we are really starting to see a rising wine list. This new edition brings you more choice than appreciation of this style. Led by the pale salmon hues ever before, over 100 new wines and an unparalleled of Provence rosé, to the charming Spanish and Italian selection of the world’s most admired , brands rosatos and the darker shades of the and producers that MMI are proud to be associated fruit-bombs. with. Alongside the great established names, we’ve Whispering Angel from Chateau d’Esclans in Provence uncovered some interesting, lesser-known gems from continues to be the darling of the world’s best dining places as diverse as the Nandi Hills in India (Grover), establishments and this year we have not only added Kapadokia in Turkey (Kaya) and Montsant, the outstanding Château Minuty and Château les Spain (Finca Cuco). Valentines to the Provenĉal line-up but we also launch In the past 2 years we’ve seen two major trends in the Miraval, owned by celebrity couple Brad Pitt and region, the rise of sparkling wines and the fashionable Angelina Jolie, and crafted by our friends the Perrin emergence of rosé wines as a key category. Prosecco family, of the famed Château de Beaucastel in has driven the sparkling growth and has caught on in the Rhône. a big way – it has now become a brand call name itself It’s our belief that Australia is now producing some of – easy-drinking, light and invigorating, an everyday its best wines ever. The vines planted in the growth luxury that won’t break the bank. period of the ‘90s are now at their finest quality yet We have the world’s leading Prosecco in Zonin 1821 and a new breed of can-do winemakers are bringing and as well as adding magnum size to the a more funky approach to their premium wines – list we have introduced their new Prestige Cuvée allowing the fruit and to speak more of place bottling and further magnums from Scavi & Ray. than making the jammy, high alcohol wines that Dubai favourite French sparklers also join our list with Australia has perhaps been known for. Look out for Pol Remy and Veuve de Vernay, offering great value new names Jamsheed, William Downie, Chris Ringland alternatives to Champagne. and Tolpuddle for shining examples of fruit finesse, brilliant and something new and exciting.

Return to Contents 3 A word from Andrew J Day

The MMI Wine Team are constantly busy finding new wines and styles for you - they assessed and tasted over 2000 wines through our structured panel tastings programme last year - watching the world and local markets, identifying trends, sharing their passion and knowledge and working hard to keep your prices fair.

We hope you enjoy the new list in this electronic format and we look forward to introducing you personally to our new selections and wineries.

Cheers,

ANDREW J DAY GROUP CEO

Return to Contents 4 MMI Fine Wines

Our range covers over 100 “properties with over 400 wines with a considerable back catalogue of wines dating to the mythical 1947 of both Cheval Blanc and Petrus. CHÂTEAU PICHON-LONGUEVILLE BARON, BORDEAUX Return to Contents 5 MMI Fine Wines MMI FINE WINES

MMI Fine Wines New World The MMI fine wine range has come a long way in Our strength extends beyond Bordeaux and Burgundy the past few years. With over 1,200 items on the list with a portfolio including some of the greatest New covering the Mosel to Central Otago and spanning World agencies also. California has been a focus for a price range from AED 100 to 105,000 from over us in the past year and we have secured allocations 180 producers we have a lot covered. Our ability to of many of the rarest wines in the region including convince top producers around the world to entrust Screaming Eagle, Colgin, Araujo, Hyde de Villaine of us with their wines would not be possible without the Napa as well as the legendary Sine Qua Non. increasing quality of food and beverage offering in Quality control Dubai. For this we thank you. Our wines are transported with the utmost care. All Bordeaux wines are trucked and shipped in climate controlled Bordeaux is a big focus of our fine wine portfolio in conditions which are monitored and tracked along the line with demand. It is the number one producing fine journey from estate to our warehouses and on to our wine region and accounts for around 40% of all fine customers. Our warehousing climate is also carefully wines sold through the on-trade. The MMI range covers controlled and tracked at both temperature and more than 120 properties with over 700 wines with humidity levels. a considerable back catalogue dating to the mythical Allocated wines 1947 vintage of both Cheval Blanc and Petrus. We represent a host of fine and rare wines including Direct relationships are important for us. It not only Domaine de la Romanée Conti, Armand Rousseau, guarantees provenance of the wines but allows us Didier Dagueneau and Chateau Grillet from France, to obtain the best pricing for our customers. Our Vega Sicilia from in Spain, Sassicaia, relationships then allow us to grow our allocations, Tignanello and Solaia from Tuscany in Italy as well as over time, in conjunction with market growth. Screaming Eagle and Sine Qua Non from California are just a few examples. New to the Burgundy range this year are two outstanding producers; Arnoux-Lachaux of Vosne Romanée and Francois Mikulski of Meursault who join a plethora of highly regarded domaines that we represent. We are also delighted to have taken on substantial ranges from domaine/negociant producers Olivier Leflaive and Louis Jadot.

Return to Contents 6 Storage & Shipping of Wines

AS NATURE INTENDED...

We’re often asked about our storage and shipping of wines, to what is after all a desert country, as you naturally want to be assured that you are getting the wines in the condition the winemakers intended.

Wine is a precious and sensitive product. Our partners work hard all year in the and wineries around the world to make good wines and that work can easily be spoilt by careless transportation - saving on shipping costs doesn’t sit well with us.

We’re happy to let you know that MMI ship all our wines in refrigerated containers all year round and insist that our freight partners sign up to such cool- chain essentials. This is a considerable and significant addition to normal freight costs but this commitment to quality assurance combined with our own modern temperature-controlled warehousing facilities gives us the peace-of-mind that we’re meeting your demands when it comes to wine quality.

Return to Contents 7 Navigating the Wine List

ORGANIC with modern agro-ecology, but includes ethical-

Organic wine is wine made from grapes grown spiritual considerations. This type of in accordance with principles of organic farming, views the farm as a cohesive, interconnected living which typically excludes the use of artificial chemical system. Critics acknowledge the high quality of fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides and herbicides.The biodynamic wines, but question whether many of legal definition of varies from country the improvements in health and wine taste to country. The primary difference in the way that would have happened anyway if organic farming organic wine is defined relates to the use (or non use) were used, without the mysticism and increased of preservatives during the wine-making process. effort involved in biodynamics – we invite you to see for yourself!! BIO-DYNAMIC NEW The practice of biodynamics in viticulture (grape growing) has become popular in recent years in We’ve added 120 new wines to the selection this many growing regions. A number of very high- year from places as far afield as Tasmania to the end, high-profile growers have converted recently slightly closer Nandi Hills in India. Look out for the to biodynamic practices. Many of the top estates NEW sign in Australia, Italy, Provence, India, France, in France, including Maison Chapoutier in the Austria, South Africa and many more. Rhone Valley and Domaine Zind-Humbrecht in Alsace follow biodynamic viticulture. Currently, for a wine to be labeled “biodynamic” it has to meet the stringent standards laid down by the Demeter Association, which is an internationally recognized certifying body. As a practical method of farming, biodynamics embodies the ideal of ever-increasing ecological self-sufficiency just as

Return to Contents 8 CHAPTER I CHAMPAGNE CHAMPAGNE

No other wine region conjures such emotion as this cool, corner of North East France. Much of the region is fairly flat and featureless arable land but an outcrop of chalk hills, an accident of geology close to the ancient cathedral city of Reims has made Champagne a household name around the world.

Return to Contents 9 The word itself lends a sense of luxury, “extravagance and celebration and it is this emotive response that we buy into, along with the wine inside every time we uncork a .

The word itself lends a sense of luxury, extravagance however there is a huge variety of styles and flavours and celebration and it is this emotive response that depending on vineyard, grape varietal make up and we buy into, along with the wine inside every time we wine making. Our portfolio of comprises uncork a bottle. the world’s most highly sought after brands and a superb range of styles. The wines themselves are made in a slow, labour intensive process in which time is the key component transforming light, dry whites into rich, complex and delicately sparkling wines. Within the region,

Return to Contents 10 Champagne | France

The world’s most loved Champagne! The most fabulous story created the world’s first international luxury brand, Moët & in Champagne since 1743, Moët & Chandon is the symbol Chandon has been sharing the magic of Champagne with the of Glamour, Success, Grandeur & Generosity. Faithful to world ever since. the pioneering vision of Claude and Jean-Rémy Moët, who www.moet.com

Moët Impérial AED 295 | 0830

Moët Impérial | 37.5cl AED 165 | 083612

Moët Impérial | 1.5L AED 619 | 08313

Moët Impérial | 3L AED 1,850 | 7163

Moët Impérial | 6L AED 3,750 | 7162

Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage AED 415 | 5139603

Nectar Impérial AED 315 | 86396

Moët Rosé Impérial AED 380 | 6420

Moët Rosé Impérial | 1.5L AED 798 | 89743

Return to Contents 11 Champagne | France

The Trendy Chic Champagne. In 1805, Madame Clicquot, a young to the world. Clicquot is the quintessence of elegance, passion and widow of 27 years, took over the reins of the House founded in audacity, a thrilling paradox between heritage & prestige and a Reims in 1772 and became one of the first business women in rule-breaking innovative attitude. history. Audacious and visionary, she made her Champagne known www.veuve-clicquot.com

Yellow Label AED 320 | 08406

Yellow Label | 37.5cl AED 175 | 345612

Yellow Label | 1.5L AED 680 | 87823

Vintage Réserve AED 410 | 51526

La Grande Dame AED 1,100 | 30700

Veuve Clicquot Rosé AED 375 | 84796

Vintage Rosé AED 485 | 08416

La Grande Dame Rosé AED 1,550 | 8626

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The Oldest Champagne House. The House of Ruinart is unlike any at the beginning of the century. The is the very soul of other. It was the first established Champagne House founded by Ruinart. The grape, mainly harvested from the Côte des Blancs and 1729 by Nicolas Ruinart, realizing the ambition of his uncle of Dom Montagne de Reims , is at the heart of all the Ruinart cuvées. Thierry Ruinart, who had foreseen the potential of sparkling wine www.ruinart.com

R de Ruinart Brut AED 325 | 85216

R de Ruinart Brut | 37.5cl AED 199 | 8590

Ruinart Blanc de Blancs AED 410 | 85246

Ruinart Rosé AED 410 | 85236

Ruinart Rosé | 1.5L AED 905 | 85233

The Luxury Champagne. Dom Pérignon is luxury champagne, champagne was born. As Cellar Master at the Abbey of Hautvillers, inspired from the work of the mythical creator of Champagne, the and thanks to his extraordinary contribution to a whole region, Dom Benedictine monk, Dom Pérignon, in the 17th century, who pursued Pérignon is recognised as being the creator of Champagne. Dom throughout his life one goal: to create the best wine in the world. Pérignon makes only vintage wines. Only an outstanding is After years of work, Dom Pérignon is said to have announced : ‘I worthy of Dom Pérignon vintage champagne. am drinking stars’. His wine reached the table of Louis XIV: luxury www.domperignon.com

Dom Pérignon AED 940 | 0810600

Dom Pérignon Rosé AED 2,500 | 5142398

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Billecart-Salmon epitomises elegance and class. A Maison which de Blancs expressions and two iconic vintage wines; Cuvee Nicolas has always enjoyed a fine reputation has, in recent years stepped Billecart and Cuvee Elisabeth Salmon. All seamlessly meld vivacity, up to another level. The seventh generation family owned maison elegance and power. produces a range comprising exemplary Brut NV, Rosé and Blanc www.champagne-billecart.fr

Brut Reserve AED 330 | E0001

Brut Reserve | 37.5cl AED 190 | E0002

Brut Reserve | 1.5L AED 600 | E0003

Brut Reserve | 3L AED 1,500 | E0268

Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru AED 450 | E0006

Cuvée Nicolas Francois AED 550 | E000796

Brut Rosé AED 410 | E0004

Brut Rosé | 37.5cl AED 225 | E0275

Brut Rosé | 1.5L AED 850 | E0005

Prices are subject to municipality tax. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 14 Sparkling Wines

COUNTRY WINE ESTATE WINE NAME PRICE CODE

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Australia Jacob's Creek Sparkling -Chardonnay Piccolo | 20cl AED 21 7737

Chile Valdivieso Charmat Brut AED 39 101676

France Patriarche Pol Remy Brut NV NEW AED 38 16923

South Africa Nederburg Premiére Cuvée Brut AED 38 10644

Australia de Bortoli dB Family Selection Sparkling AED 38 11944

South Africa J.C. Le Roux Sparkling AED 41 12145

Chile Casillero del Diablo Brut Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley AED 44 15270

USA E&J Gallo André Brut AED 41 8541

Portugal Mateus Sparkling Brut AED 47 14777

Portugal Mateus Sparkling Demi Sec AED 47 14779

Australia Casella [yellow tail] Bubbles AED 47 12007

Italy Zonin Prosecco Brut DOC AED 55 87416

Italy Scavi and Ray Sprizzione RTD AED 55 12986

Italy Scavi and Ray Hugo RTD AED 55 13832

New Zealand Lindauer Sparkling Sauvignon AED 57 13153

New Zealand Lindauer Brut NV AED 57 13151

Italy Cossetti Moscato d'Asti DOCG AED 57 13372

Australia Jacob's Creek Sparkling Chardonnay/Pinot Noir AED 59 77396

France Patriarche Veuve du Vernay Brut NV NEW AED 59 16921

Italy Scavi and Ray Prosecco DOC AED 64 12985

Spain Freixenet Cordon Negro, DO AED 64 3063

Italy Martini Asti Spumante DOCG AED 67 14412

Italy Martini Sparkling Brut AED 64 14410

Italy San Simone Prosecco Frizzante DOC AED 69 15132

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COUNTRY WINE ESTATE WINE NAME PRICE CODE

Italy Martini Prosecco DOC AED 64 14610

Italy Cinzano Asti Spumante DOCG AED 80 15906

Italy Zonin Prestige Prosecco DOC NEW AED 78 17600

Italy San Simone Prosecco Spumante 'Il Concerto' DOC AED 79 15133

South Africa Pongracz Pongracz NV Method Cap Classique AED 77 11341

Italy Col de'Salici Prosecco Valdobbiadene Spumante DOCG AED 87 75886

Italy Gancia Pinot di Pinot Brut AED 82 15233

New Zealand Oyster Bay Brut AED 99 14397

Argentina Domaine Chandon Chandon Brut AED 120 11581

Italy Zonin Prosecco, Magnum | 150cl NEW AED 120 17599

Spain Freixenet Cordon Negro Cava | 150cl NEW AED 130 106906

Australia Petaluma Croser NV AED 150 13161

Spain Gramona Gramona Imperial Cava DO AED 165 15032

Australia Petaluma Croser Vintage 2008 AED 175 13162

Italy Gancia Asti Millesimato Cuvee 24 Metodo DOCG Classico NEW AED 210 15232

Italy Bellavista Franciacorta Cuvée Brut DOCG AED 210 15229

Italy Bellavista Franciacorta Grand Cuvée Vintage DOCG AED 270 15231

ROSÉ

Australia Jacob's Creek Sparkling Rosé Piccolo | 20cl AED 21 8977

Chile Valdivieso Charmat Brut Rosé AED 39 101686

South Africa J.C. Le Roux La Fleurette Rosé AED 41 12146

USA E&J Gallo André Brut Rosé AED 41 8542

Australia Casella [yellow tail] Bubbles Rosé AED 47 12008

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COUNTRY WINE ESTATE WINE NAME PRICE CODE

New Zealand Lindauer Brut Rosé AED 57 13152

Italy Zonin Rosé Brut Spumante AED 59 15224

Australia Jacob's Creek Sparkling Rosé AED 61 86276

Italy Scavi and Ray Rosato Spumante AED 64 13488

France Patriarche Veuve du Vernay Rosé Brut NV NEW AED 69 16922

USA Chateau Ste Michelle Michelle Blanc de Noirs AED 72 10319

Italy Martini Sparkling Rosé, Demi-Sec AED 72 14411

Italy Gancia Pinot di Pinot Brut Rosé AED 95 15234

Italy Gancia Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG AED 95 15235

New Zealand Oyster Bay Brut Rosé AED 99 14398

Spain Freixenet Elyssia Rosato AED 100 15021

Italy Bellavista Franciacorta Grand Cuvée Rosé DOCG AED 315 15230

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 17 CHAPTER II ARGENTINA SALTA

Argentina is the 5th largest producer of wine in the World. Mendoza, the most well-known area of production and home to Familia MENDOZA Zuccardi and most of our Argentine producers, produces more than 60% of the country’s wine and is the source of an even higher percentage of the total exports. Due to the high altitude and low humidity of the main wine producing regions, Argentine vineyards rarely face the problems of insects, fungi, molds and other diseases that can affect vineyards in other

Return to Contents 18 is now considered the National “Variety of Argentina and it’s very easy to see, or taste, why. It is the perfect variety for red meat dishes and BBQ’s, or enjoying on its own.

countries. This allows cultivating with little or no Drinks Business. Leading the current terroir-driven pesticides, enabling even organic wines to be generation of Argentinean wines, Sebastian recently easily produced. launched a range of Finca wines from their best parcels of the Uco Valley: Altamira, La Consulta, This year’s additions come from a leading winemaker Vista Flores… Acclaimed by all critics the Finca Piedra of the new generation, Sebastian Zuccardi is the Infinita 2012 received a stunning 98pt by Tim Atkins tireless head winemaker for Familia Zuccardi and its’ MW, his best score for Argentinian Malbec so far sister winery Santa Julia, he is ranked second in the in 2015! “TOP 10 ARGENTINE WINEMAKERS TO WATCH” by

Return to Contents 19 Uco Valley | Argentina

Familia Zuccardi is a family owned company based in Maipú, the main facility is located; Santa Rosa in the east of the province Mendoza. The company started its operation in 1963 when and the Uco Valley to the south with 5 vineyards: La Consulta, Alberto Zuccardi planted the first vineyard in this area and set Vistaflores, La Ribera, San Pablo and the magnificent ‘Altamira’. the foundation stone for the project. After years of hard work It is in this last area precisely where Sebastian Zuccardi (third and consolidated growth, Jose Alberto (Alberto’s son) started generation) leads a new and ambitious project exploring terroir to explore the export markets and was one of the pioneers in wines and developing a new state of the art winery that will changing the style of Argentine wines and adapting these to the start operating in March 2014. This facility will be exclusively for international markets. Zuccardi today owns over 1.000 hectares Zuccardi’s high range wines: Q series, Zuccardi Z, Emma, Tito of vineyards planted in the main producing regions of Mendoza. and Aluvional. This extension of land is divided in 3 major valleys: Maipú, where www.zuccardiwines.com

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Serie A Torrontes | AED 56 | 12020

“Q” Chardonnay AED 99 | 12022

RED

Serie A Malbec AED 56 | 12600

Serie A Bonarda AED 56 | 12021

“Q” AED 98 | 12886

“Q” AED 98 | 12778

“Q” Malbec AED 98 | 12023

Emma AED 139 | 12781

Zeta AED 189 | 12024

Tito NEW | AED 149 | 1582710

Aluvional "La Consulta" NEW | AED 430 | 14428 Aluvional "El Peral" NEW | FWL* | 15826

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Founded in the early 1990s, Santa Julia is one of the emblematic quality standards; developing sustainable policies that contribute Argentine wine trade marks, in Argentina and across the globe. to environmental care while being useful to the local community. Created in honour of the only daughter of José Zuccardi, Santa Santa Julia symbolizes care and respect for the local environment. Julia represents Zuccardis commitment to achieve the highest of www.santajulia.com.ar

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Chardonnay | 37.5cl | Screw cap AED 23 | 12892

Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 36 | 12889

Torrontes | Screw cap AED 36 | 10671

Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 36 | 10687

ROSÉ

Syrah Rosé | Screw cap | Organic AED 36 | 10672

RED

Malbec | 37.5cl | Screw cap AED 23 | 12891

Malbec | Screw cap AED 36 | 10673

Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap AED 36 | 10674

“Reserva” Cabernet Sauvignon AED 49 | 12888

“Reserva” Malbec AED 49 | 12887

Magna AED 79 | 12890

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Fuzion embodies life in Argentina: Sophistication, history, diversity of producers situated in different areas of Mendoza. Fuzion is a and culture. The quality of Fuzion begins in the vineyard, where wine that brings together Argentina’s rich culture that is a unique the team search for grapes with the perfect balance of freshness, expression of the old and new world, a Fuzion. ripeness and concentration. These come from a selected group www.fuzionwines.com

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Chenin Blanc - Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 33 | 11577

“Alta” Torrontes-Pinot Grigio | Screw cap AED 45 | 12883

RED

Shiraz - Malbec | Screw cap AED 33 | 11578

Shiraz - Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap AED 33 | 12885

“Alta” Reserva Malbec | Screw cap AED 45 | 12884

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Founded in 1996 by Vina Concha y Toro, Trivento Bodegas y comprises several styles of wine, all which have received numerous Vinedos produce the Trivento range of wines under their own recognitions at international contests and in wine industry label. The company has created an ample portfolio of wines publications. In their short lifespan to date, Trivento has become distinguished for preserving the character of the Mendozan terroir. the most diversely distributed Argentine wine brand in the world. New to the MMI portfolio, our initial selection from the range www.trivento.com

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"Mixtus" - Chardonnay-Torrontes | Screw cap AED 35 | 15451

"Reserve" - Torrontes | Screw cap AED 50 | 15455

"Reserve" - Chardonnay AED 50 | 15456

RED

"Mixtus" - Cabernet- | Screw cap AED 35 | 15448

"Mixtus" - Shiraz-Malbec | Screw cap AED 35 | 15449

"Mixtus" - Merlot-Malbec | Screw cap AED 35 | 15450

"Reserve" - Malbec AED 50 | 15452

"Reserve" - Cabernet Sauvignon AED 50 | 15453

"Reserve" - AED 50 | 15454

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 23 Luján de Coyo | Argentina

Viña Cobos’ wines are the result of a dream shared and inspired Appellation wines are produced from a thorough selection of by the passion of the enologist Paul Hobbs, and his two Argentine various vineyards located in Lujan de Cuyo and in the Uco Valley, partners, Andrea Marchiori and Luis Barraud.Viña Cobos’ inaugural and highlight the authentic characteristics from each region. The harvest was in 1999, year of the first Cobos Malbec winemaking. flagship Cobos wines are produced only in harvests of exceptional The Felino wines exhibit intense fruit, lively acidity, and smooth, quality. Cobos Malbec and Volturno reveal concentration, elegance well balanced tannins. The Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and, likewise, they are intensely deep and of an exquisite balance. and Malbec are vibrant and mouth-filling wines. The Bramare www.vinacobos.com

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Felino Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 75 | 13521

RED

Felino Cabernet Sauvignon AED 75 | 13520

Felino Malbec AED 75 | 13519

Bramare “Luyan de Cuyo” Malbec AED 195 | 12804

Bramare “Luyan de Cuyo” Cabernet Sauvignon AED 195 | 13523

VD “Rebon Vineyard” Malbec AED 270 | 13524 Cobos Malbec FWL* | 13569 Cobos Volturno FWL* | 13570

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 24 Uco Valley | Argentina

Achaval-Ferrer is a winery of extreme quality, focused on the the bottling, Achaval Ferrer incorporate technology to enhance production of excellent quality red wines, which are of superior the whole process. These are superb wines fit to grace any fine character and style, belonging to the great wines of the world. wine selection and are rightly getting noticed by the world’s wine Selecting the best combination of soil, weather and vine stock, in press and aficionados. addition to the best wine making process, allows us to discover www.achaval-ferrer.com the soul of the wine. From the careful vineyard management to

RED

Malbec AED 105 | 1279910

Quimera AED 210 | 1280010

Altamira AED 510 | 12801

Bella Vista AED 520 | 12802

Finca Mirador AED 520 | 12803

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 25 Salta | Argentina

Founded in 1831, Bodega Colomé is one of the oldest wineries untouched terrain make Colomé one of the jewels in the crown of in Argentina. Located in the Upper Calchaquí Valleys in Salta, Hess Family Estates, a family-run business made up of 7 wineries home to the world’s highest vineyards, sitting between 2300 and across the world. 3111 meters above sea level and to the exquisite boutique hotel www.bodegacolome.com Estancia Colomé. The breathtaking views and the vast expanses of

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Torrontes AED 69 | 108436

RED

Malbec AED 125 | 108446

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 26 Tunuyan | Argentina

“CDL 7” is a fine wine from Argentina created, signed and country. With Michel Rolland were 6 other investors and wine promoted by Michel Rolland, the world-renowned and highly enthusiasts , they decided to share the ‘Campo’ of 850 ha divided innovative French winemaker. Michel Rolland encountered into 7 plots and to undertake the challenge committed to a unique, Argentina in 1988. He was immediately captivated by the country: innovative concept: Clos de los Siete. Clos de los Siete is the result its atmosphere, the people, the beauty of its landscape, its culture of the production from those properties whereby everything but also its fantastic vine-growing potential. Michel Rolland possible is done to succeed. Each parcel will inevitably bring its own became very quickly convinced that Argentina offered all the personality, and will come together in the unique blending of the necessary conditions for the production of a truly great wine: - Its wine, to offer the best expression of this great terroir. location with respect to the Andes makes it possible to juggle www.clos7.com.ar with altitude and thus to offset the climate in an essentially sunny

RED

Clos de Los Siete AED 145 | E023205-6

Clos de Los Siete | 1.5L AED 289 | 12255

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 27 Luján de Coyo | Argentina

Terrazas de los Andes is the number one landowner in Vistalba, Frenchmen and Argentinians alike united by their craftsmanship the world’s top Malbec district. The winemaking team at Terrazas and understanding of high-altitude winemaking. Taste what de los Andes personifies the expression savoir-faire. The ultimate happens when passion and savoir-faire collide. Both are as expertise. The kind of knowing that cannot be taught. Using their fundamental to winemaking as the vines themselves. intuition and feeling on a daily basis, they carve out the quality, www.terrazasdelosandes.com style and evolution of Terrazas de Los Andes wines and vineyards.

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Reserva Chardonnay AED 105 | E038604-6

RED

Cabernet Sauvignon AED 80 | E038205-6

Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon AED 105 | E038503-6

Reserva Malbec AED 115 | E038704-6

Afincado Cabernet Sauvignon AED 260 | E0389

Afincado Malbec AED 260 | E0388

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This joint venture between Terrazas de Los Andes and St.-Emilion Cabernet Sauvignon with the Argentina spice and ripeness of old- A-listed Chateau Cheval Blanc has made a strong case for being vine ungrafted Malbec. one of Argentina’s top reds. The style of the wine has evolved www.chevaldesandes.com and now combines the elegance, fine tannins and structure of

RED Cheval des Andes FWL* | E0233

Established by Moet & Chandon, this is one of the most important sparkling wine under the Domaine Chandon label shows a full wine facilities in the Yarra Valley. The grandest champagne house understanding of what terroir can bring. of them all recognizes the quality of traditonal method sparkling www.chandon.com wine made possible in this cool climate. The excellent value

SPARKLING

Chandon Brut AED 120 | 74576

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 29 THE DE BORTOLI FAMILY

CHAPTER III AUSTRALIA

• New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania • South Australia • Western Australia

SOUTH AUSTRALIA NEW SOUTH WALES

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

VICTORIA

TASMANIA

Return to Contents 30 CHAPTER IV NEW SOUTH WALES, VICTORIA & TASMANIA

Although, well known and loved in Australia the wine regions of Victoria have not gained the international recognition of their counterparts in South and Western Australia. From cooler climates Victoria’s wines are generally more restrained and savoury; NEW SOUTH WALES characteristics which are now making them enticing prospects for restaurants looking for food friendly VICTORIA styles. From the Yarra Valley come the Burgundy TASMANIA inspired wines of de Bortoli and, to be added to

Return to Contents 31 From cooler climates Victoria’s “wines are generally more restrained and savoury; characteristics which are now making them enticing prospects for restaurants looking for food friendly styles.

our portfolio in May the iconic wines of Yarra Following the challenges of a cool and damp 2011 Yerring. These established names are joined by the vintage across much of the region, 2012 and 2013 extraordinary wines of Jamsheed, William Downie delivered near perfect conditions with outstanding and Thousand Candles. We have also added to our wines widely produced. Tasting these wines may just Tasmanian selection with a stunning Chardonnay and change your opinions of how Australian wines should Pinot Noir pair from the Tolpuddle vineyard in the taste altogether. Coal River Valley – a site revered within Australian winemaking circles but until its recent acquisition by Michael Hill Smith and Martin Shaw blended into some of Australia’s best multiregional wines.

Return to Contents 32 Riverina & Yarra Valley | New South Wales and Victoria

At De Bortoli, the mantra that “ it’s harder to do nothing” prevails. comes down to understanding the soil you’re cultivating.” The “It’s about nurturing the finest sites, finding the parts of the result? Delicate wines that speak of a place, rather than a process. vineyard that are pulling down the real quality of the blend. That www.debortoli.com.au

SPARKLING dB Family Selection Sparkling AED 38 | 11944

WHITE dB Family Selection Pinot Grigio | Screw cap AED 38 | 11888 dB Family Selection Semillon-Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 38 | 9856

Deen Vat 2 Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 60 | 98596

Windy Peak Unoaked Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 70 | 15320

Windy Peak Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon | Screw cap AED 70 | 15321

La Boheme ‘Act Three’ Pinot Gris & Friends | Screw cap AED 92 | 15322

Gulf Station Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 120 | 106246

Gulf Station Pinot Grigio | Screw cap AED 120 | 106256

Yarra Valley Estate Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 145 | 12622

Yarra Valley Estate Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 145 | 12620

ROSÉ dB Family Selection Rosé | Screw cap AED 37 | 11906

La Boheme ‘Act Two’ Dry Pinot Rosé | Screw cap AED 92 | 15323

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 33 Riverina & Yarra Valley | New South Wales and Victoria

RED dB Family Selection Shiraz-Cabernet | Screw cap AED 38 | 9857 dB Family Selection Cabernet-Merlot | Screw cap AED 38 | 9858

Deen Vat 1 Petite Sirah | Screw cap AED 60 | 98606

Windy Peak Pinot Noir | Screw cap AED 70 | 98616

Gulf Station Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap AED 120 | 106266

Yarra Valley Pinot Noir | Screw cap AED 145 | 12621

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Noble One, Botrytis Semillon | 37.5cl AED 139 | 9863

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 34 Murray-Darling & Geelong | Victoria

Littore Family Wines is a 100% family owned enterprise and family are made with the consumer in mind, working closely with the values suffuse everything from viticulture to winemaking. The trade to develop wines that are both modern and relevant. winemaking philosophy is one of precision and passion. Their www.littorewines.com.au dedicated wine-making team takes pride in delivering wines that

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Jindalee Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 36 | 87516

Jindalee Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 36 | 87526

Jindalee Pinot Grigio | Screw cap AED 36 | 98936

RED

Jindalee Shiraz | Screw cap AED 36 | 87536

Jindalee Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap AED 36 | 98946

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 35 Murray-Darling | New South Wales

[yellow tail] is everything a great wine should be; fresh, vibrant, associated with complicated wine rules. Its worldwide success is an full of flavour and bursting with personality. The finest fruit from unprecedented phenomenon in the global wine industry. As one of the major wine regions in Australia are sourced and transformed Australia’s most successful exports, more than two and a half million into high-quality, consistent, approachable wines that are perfect glasses of [yellow tail] are enjoyed around the world each day. for a variety of occasions. The brand is based on the belief that www.casellawines.com great wine should be great fun too, without the pretentiousness

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[yellow tail] Bubbles AED 47 | 12007

[yellow tail] Bubbles Rosé AED 47 | 12008

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[yellow tail] Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 48 | 8721

[yellow tail] Pinot Grigio | Screw cap AED 48 | 9813

[yellow tail] Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 48 | 14267

RED

[yellow tail] Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap AED 48 | 8723

[yellow tail] Shiraz | Screw cap AED 48 | 8722

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 36 Hunter Valley | New South Wales

George Wyndham became the father of Australian Shiraz when endures at Wyndham Estate, where knowledge and experience he planted the country’s first commercial shiraz vineyard in 1830. is built upon by each generation of winemakers. A wider range It was here, in his vineyard and house that is now a Heritage Listed of distinctively full-flavoured wines are crafted today. Still, Shiraz National Trust Treasure, that he dedicated his life to creating full- remains the signature variety of Wyndham Estate - the birthplace of flavoured wines. This proud legacy of innovation and dedication Australian Shiraz. www.wyndhamestate.com

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Wyndham Estate Bin 777 Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap NEW | AED 58 | 7762

Wyndham Estate Bin 222 Chardonnay | Screw cap NEW | AED 54 | 7743

RED

Wyndham Estate Bin 555 Shiraz | Screw cap NEW | AED 58 | 8886

Wyndham Estate Bin 444 Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap NEW | AED 58 | 7744

Wyndham Estate Bin Cabernet 888 Sauvignon - Merlot | Screw cap NEW | AED 58 | 7745

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 37 Beechworth & Great Western | Victoria

Ancient writings tell an endearing tale of Jamsheed, a Persian about making many jars of ‘poison’ and thus wine was discovered. king who was said to be able to see his kingdom in a cup of wine, A five week vintage posting at Ridge Vineyards California turned and whose fondness for fresh grapes lead him to store them into a 2 year full time position for Gary Mills under the tutelage in jars over winter where they would inevitably spontaneously of winemaker Paul Draper and from there Gary has worked ferment and be set aside as ‘poison’. One of King Jamsheed’s in Oregon and various regions within Australia. He began the harem, despairing of frequent migraines, chooses to commit Jamsheed label in 2003 with a focus on single vineyard and suicide by drinking from a poisoned jar. She wakes to find herself aromatic whites from unique sites in Victoria. miraculously cured, informs her king who is most pleased and sets www.jamsheed.com.au

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Jamsheed Beechworth Syrah NEW | AED 250 | 16639

Jamsheed Garden Gully Syrah NEW | AED 250 | 16638

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 38 Yarra Valley | Victoria

William Downie has quickly developed a reputation as one of employ of American wine merchant Kermit Lynch, taking time Australia’s finest Pinot Noir producers. The winery is based in each year to work vintage at the likes of Noël Verset, Domaine Gippsland in eastern Victoria and also produces wine from vineyards François Raveneau, Domaine Robert Chevillon and Le Sang des in the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula. William and Rachel Cailloux. Production began with a sole Yarra Valley bottling, to founded the winery in 2003 after a chance meeting in Burgundy a which a Mornington Peninsula wine was added in 2006, joined by couple of years earlier. William worked both French and Australian Gippsland in 2008. William and Rachel now live at their 16ha mixed at De Bortoli in the Yarra Valley and Maison De Bortoli, farm and winery in West Gippsland with their two children. Domaine Fourrier and Domaine Hubert Lignier in Burgundy until “I have never been aspired to make the best wine possible, only the 2007. He is currently winemaker and general manager at Thousand truest wine possible…” William Downie - Winemaker Candles in the Yarra Valley. Rachel spent several years in the www.williamdownie.com.au

RED

William Downie Yarra Valley Pinot Noir NEW | AED 330 | 16636

William Downie Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir NEW | AED 330 | 16637

Thousand Candles NEW | AED 410 | 16635

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 39 Coal River Valley | Tasmania

Tolpuddle Vineyard was established in 1988 and took its name from sandstone and of moderate vigour, ensuring well-balanced vines the Tolpuddle Martyrs: English convicts transported to Tasmania for producing grapes of great flavour and intensity. In 2006 Tolpuddle forming an agricultural union. The leader of the Martyrs, George Vineyard won the inaugural Tasmanian Vineyard of the Year award, Loveless, served some of his sentence working on a property near reflecting the performance of this unique and distinguished site. Richmond, part of which is now Tolpuddle Vineyard. The vineyard, Martin Shaw and Michael Hill Smith MW purchased the vineyard located in Coal River Valley in Tasmania’s southeast, is planted with in 2011 and are fully committed to seeing Tolpuddle Vineyard mature Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines, facing north-east and recognised as one of Australia’s great single vineyards. sloping gently up from Back Tea Tree Road. The soil is light silica over www.tolpuddlevineyard.com

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Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay | Screw cap NEW | AED 230 | 16757

RED

Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir | Screw cap NEW | AED 280 | 16758

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 40 Derwent River Valley | Tasmania

Established in 1974, Pipers Brook Vineyard is a pioneer and product throughout the entire process. An uncompromising leader in the Tasmanian wine industry. Pipers Brook wines are stance in regards to site selection, and a meticulous approach to entirely estate grown and bottled, and take advantage of time- viticulture and winemaking create wines which are a distinctive honoured, traditional methods as well as advanced oenological reflection of both the vineyard and region of origin. developments. This approach allows the utmost integrity of the www.kreglingerwineestates.com

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Estate Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 153 | 15324

RED

Estate Pinot Noir | Screw cap AED 190 | 15325

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 41 CHAPTER V SOUTH AUSTRALIA

South regions are undergoing a transformation from primarily a source of simple, multi-regional branded wines to renowned appellations demanding presence on wine lists. Without doubt the Barossa has forged ahead but increasingly McLaren Vale, Clare and Adelaide Hills are SOUTH AUSTRALIA gaining deserved recognition. Each brings distinctive styles and local hero winemakers to our portfolio;

Return to Contents 42 South Australian wine regions “are undergoing a transformation from primarily a source of simple, multi-regional branded wines to renowned appellations demanding presence on wine lists.

d’Arenberg from McLaren Vale, Shaw and Smith South Australia was blessed with outstanding vintages and Petaluma from Adelaide Hills, Kilikanoon from in 2012 and 2013 and a high quality, albeit more Clare and Peter Lehmann, Turkey Flat and St Hallett challenging 2014. from the Barossa. To this already stellar line up we have added the unique wines of MollyDooker in the McLaren Vale and three of the legendary wines from Chris Ringland in the Barossa.

Return to Contents 43 Barossa Valley | South Australia

Located in the heart of Australia’s Barossa wine region, St Hallett relationships with the best growers (40+ currently) around the winery has been producing fine wines since it was established in Barossa and Eden Valleys to ensure access to the very best fruit 1944. All the fruit used in every bottle of St Hallett wine is grown each year. Some of that fruit comes from vines over 100 years old. in the Barossa and over the years they have cultivated fantastic www.sthallett.com.au

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Poachers Semillon-Sauvignon | Screw cap AED 57 | 11907

RED

Gamekeepers Shiraz | Screw cap AED 57 | 11908

Gamekeepers Cabernet-Sauvignon | Screw cap AED 57 | 16856

Faith Shiraz | Screw cap AED 105 | 11910

Blackwell Shiraz NEW | AED 150 | 16855

Old Block Shiraz | Screw cap AED 340 | 11911

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 44 Barossa Valley | South Australia

“Few people become legends in their own lifetime. Peter Lehmann among the world’s best. A team with a blend of youth and is one.” James Halliday. experience led by one of the world’s most respected winemakers, Andrew Wigan, produce a superb range of wines from over 700 With the sad passing of Peter Lehmann, it’s safe to say that his hand tended vineyards from all 14 sub regions of the Barossa. legendary status will grow and deservedly so. After just three www.peterlehmannwines.com decades Peter Lehmann Wines are privileged to be considered

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Weighbridge Chardonnay | 37.5cl AED 38 | 12143

Weighbridge Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 50 | 89126

Moscato | Screw cap AED 59 | 15192

Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 60 | 89156

Eden Valley | Screw cap AED 79 | 89146

RED

Weighbridge Cabernet Merlot | 37.5cl AED 38 | 12144

Weighbridge Shiraz | Screw cap AED 50 | 89166

Shiraz- | Screw cap AED 59 | 8917

Clancy’s Cabernet - Merlot - Shiraz | Screw cap AED 85 | 8918

Barossa Valley Shiraz | Screw cap AED 87 | 89206

Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap AED 87 | 8919

The Futures Shiraz AED 144 | 89216

Mentor AED 225 | 89226

Stonewell Shiraz AED 335 | 89236

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 45 Barossa Valley | South Australia

In 1847, a young Bavarian immigrant called Johann Gramp missed but still staying true to his character. Jacob's Creek remains one of the wine he used to drink in his home land. Instead of changing the most well known, trusted and enjoyed Australian wines around his habits, he decided to start growing grapes and attempt to the world. It delivers fresh, elegant and great tasting wines that make the wine himself. It was a way of adapting to a new country, show true varietal character. www.jacobscreek.com

SPARKLING

Jacob's Creek Sparkling Pinot Noir-Chardonnay Piccolo | 20cl AED 21 | 7737

Jacob's Creek Sparkling Rosé Piccolo | 20cl AED 21 | 8977

Jacob's Creek Sparkling Chardonnay - Pinot Noir AED 59 | 77396

Jacob's Creek Sparkling Rosé AED 61 | 86276

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Jacob's Creek Pinot Grigio | Screw cap AED 52 | 122245

Jacob's Creek Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 52 | 12857

Jacob's Creek Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 54 | 7738

Jacob's Creek Reserve Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 76 | 16647

Jacob's Creek Reserve Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 76 | 7740

ROSE

Jacob's Creek Shiraz Rosé | Screw cap AED 54 | 8409

WHITE

Jacob's Creek Shiraz Cabernet | Screw cap AED 52 | 7742

Jacob's Creek Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap NEW | AED 52 | 7739

Jacob's Creek Reserve Shiraz | Screw cap AED 77 | 7741

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 46 Barossa Valley | South Australia

Turkey Flat is a family owned and operated winery based in the undertaken to manage vine vigour, controlling shoot growth as heart of the Barossa Valley. The winery takes its name from the well as shoot and bunch thinning in order to reduce yields. The large flocks of native bush turkeys (Australian Bustards) found on wines presented here are perfect expressions of how well Rhone the Bethany Estate at the time of settlement in the late 1840’s. varietals can work in the Barossa, and the now iconic Turkey Flat Turkey Flat’s wines speak sensitively of their origin, not just of Rosé exhibits the outstanding quality strived for by the winery. ‘the Barossa’ but of each of the three very different sub-regions www.turkeyflat.com.au their vineyards are situated in. A great deal of research has been

WHITE

Butchers Block White | Screw cap AED 90 | E057904-6

ROSÉ

Rosé | Screw cap AED 81 | 98926

RED

Butchers Block Red | Screw cap AED 95 | E058104-6

Mourvedre | Screw cap AED 160 | 12336

Shiraz | Screw cap AED 220 | 12337

FORTIFIED

Flat Pedro Ximenez | 37.5cl AED 149 | 12338

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 47 Barossa Valley | South Australia

One of Australia’s leading wineries, Torbreck Vintners was varieties: Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro, using manual, traditional founded by David Powell in 1994. He affectionately named his methods and are complemented by white wines produced from winery “Torbreck” after a forest in Scotland where he worked as Semillon, Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne. Since the beginning, a lumberjack. Torbreck produces wines exclusively from the most the wines have been praised effusively by the world’s leading wine revered vineyards in the Barossa Valley, home to some of the critics, journalists and opinion leaders and are represented on the oldest vines and clonal material in the world, thanks to its freedom lists of the world’s best restaurants. from . Red wines are produced from the classic Barossa www.torbreck.com

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Woodcutters Semillon | Screw cap AED 125 | E0294

RED

Woodcutters Shiraz | Screw cap AED 145 | E0295

Juveniles Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre | Screw cap AED 145 | 10703

The Struie Shiraz AED 320 | E0297

The Factor Shiraz AED 670 | 1353407

The Descendant Shiraz Viognier AED 730 | 107946

Runrig Shiraz Viognier AED 1,500 | E029804 The Laird Shiraz FWL* | 1353306

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 48 Barossa Valley | South Australia

North Barossa Vintners is a collaboration of Adrian Hoffmann, during the growing season with a spray of natural nutrients. Chris Ringland, John Hughes and Nathan Burley. All of which As soon as the grapes begin to colour, the entire vineyard is come from various winemaking and viticulture backgrounds. covered with bird net, to prevent damage to the fruit and to Grapes are sourced from old vines, situated at Ebenezer, in the enable it to achieve full ripeness in pristine condition.” The Northern Barossa Valley. CR Shiraz has become one of Australia’s most sought after affordable premium wines. This clever vineyard selection and Chris Ringland – Winemaker: blending of shiraz from Northern Barossa vineyards creates this ‘To sustainably manage the vines, less is better. I don’t disturb magnificent wine. the soil with tillage. I prune the vines hard and feed them gently www.chrisringland.com

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Chris Ringland CR Barossa Shiraz* NEW | AED 130 | 1721312

Chris Ringland North Barossa Vintners Shiraz* NEW | AED 200 | 1729310 Chris Ringland Barossa Ranges Shiraz NEW | FWL* | 1721406

Prices are subject to municipality tax. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 49 Adelaide Hills | South Australia

Shaw + Smith began over a long lunch in 1989 when cousins recognised as the finest produced in Australia, a beautifully elegant Martin Shaw and Michael Hill Smith decided to realise a long wine, balancing exotic fruit richness with a racy acidity. Michael held dream to make wine together. They specialise in exciting and Martin have recently acquired the superb Tolpuddle Vineyard and refined styles, from varieties that perform particularly well in the Coal River area of Tasmania. in the cool-climate Adelaide Hills, namely Sauvignon Blanc, M3 www.shawandsmith.com Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz. Their Sauvignon Blanc is widely

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Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 115 | 9516

M3 Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 168 | 91186

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Shiraz | Screw cap AED 160 | 103456

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 50 Adelaide Hills | South Australia

Petaluma is built upon the old-world belief of planting the right vineyard, the Petaluma, team adhere to meticulous winemaking varieties for the individual vineyards in a specific wine region. The standards while responding to what the vintage offers up. No pre- wines of Petaluma are a singular exploration of this founding determined formula: just over 30 years of experience, thoughtful belief. Winemaker Andrew Hardy has a strong conviction of the winemaking and a deep understanding of Petaluma’s great merit and lineage of wines created from one provenance. True to vineyards in the Adelaide Hills, Coonawarra and Clare Valley. the philosophy Andrew sees Petaluma’s role as ‘custodians of the www.petaluma.com.au vineyards.’ With intuitive handling from the first hand pick in the

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Croser NV AED 150 | 13161

Croser Vintage 2008 AED 175 | 13162

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Hanlin Hill Riesling | Screw cap AED 97 | 13158

Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 160 | 13159

Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 625 | 13288

RED

Coonawarra Red | Screw cap AED 300 | 13160

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 51 Adelaide Hills & Wrattonbully | South Australia

Tapanappa (roughly translating from the local indigenous language over ten years ago – to produce truly outstanding single vineyard to ‘stick to the path’) is a partnership between three great wine wines from extraordinary sites in South Australia. One is hard making families, spanning the Old and New World; The Croser pushed to find finer expressions of terroir than the Tiers Vineyard family, founders of Petaluma, Bollinger (no introduction needed), Chardonnay and the Whalebone Vineyard Cabernet-Shiraz. and the Cazes (owners of Chateau Lynch-Bages). Their goal www.tapanappawines.com.au remains the same now as it was at the inception of Tapanappa

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Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay AED 340 | 103416

RED

Whalebone Cabernet-Shiraz AED 350 | E0620

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 52 McLaren Vale | South Australia

When fourth generation, d’Arenberg custodian, Chester Osborn which would not have been alien to his great grandfather almost a took over principal winemaking responsibilities in 1984, modernity century ago. D’Arenberg is all about minimal intervention in both was king in the world of winemaking. However his experiences vineyard and winery; zero cultivation, minimal irrigation, gentle whilst travelling through the leading wine regions of Europe vinification, basket and reds foot trod and neither filtered moulded the technical skills gained at Roseworthy and, aligned nor fined. The wines are, as a consequence, uniquely brilliant with with an undeniable vision and no shortage of talent Chester was purity of fruit, minerality and balance their hallmark. driven to wind back the clock at d’Arenberg and revert to practises www.darenberg.com.au

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The Stump Jump White | Screw cap AED 52 | 7614

The Hermit Crab Viognier-Marsanne | Screw cap AED 69 | 8756

The Olive Grove Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 67 | 7616

RED

The Stump Jump Red | Screw cap AED 52 | 7615

The Custodian Grenache | Screw cap AED 82 | 8757

The Footbolt Shiraz | Screw cap AED 82 | 7617

The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-Viognier | Screw cap AED 115 | 78926

The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon AED 270 | 78946

The Ironstone Pressings Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvedre AED 265 | 78956

The Dead Arm Shiraz AED 270 | 85276

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 53 Clare Valley | South Australia

Winemaker Kevin Mitchell purchased the Kilikanoon property in history Kilikanoon has quickly garnered accolades from around the the heart of South Australia’s picturesque Clare Valley in 1997 with World. Robert Parker recently described the property in rapturous a vision of creating his own brand. His father Mort Mitchell has tones; ‘This is one of the most brilliantly run wineries in Australia’. been a defining influence, having planted and lovingly tended for In 2013 Kilikanoon was named ‘Winery of the Year’ in James decades Kilikanoon’s Golden Hillside suite of contiguous vineyards, Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion. including the famed Mort’s Block, home to Kilikanoon flagship www.kilikanoon.com.au wines like Oracle Shiraz and Mort’s Block Riesling. In their short

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Mort’s Block Riesling | Screw cap AED 120 | 13195

RED

Killerman’s Run Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap AED 99 | 13193

Killerman’s Run Shiraz | Screw cap AED 99 | 13194

Blocks Road Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap AED 155 | 1319209

Covenant Shiraz | Screw cap AED 215 | 1319109

Oracle Shiraz | Screw cap AED 350 | 1319009

Attunga 1865 Shiraz AED 995 | 1318909

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 54 McLaren Vale | South Australia

Mollydooker is Aussie for left-hander. The winery and vineyards are Year, Australian Boutique Winemakers of the Year and Australian located in the beautiful McLaren Vale region of South Australia. Winemakers of the Year. Five of their wines have been rated 99 Left-handed winemakers Sarah and Sparky Marquis met at points by Robert Parker of Wine Advocate, the Lefty wines twice winemaking college in 1987 where they started their unique in his Best Value Wines in the World, and are among his Top Wine Marquis Vineyard Watering Programme TM, which produces grapes Personalities of the World. Carnival of Love has been in Wine with exceptional colour and flavour, and the Marquis Fruit Weight Spectator’s Top Ten Wines in the World three times; with the 2012 TM in their wines. Together they have been McLaren Vale Bushing Carnival of Love awarded #2 Wine in the World. King and Queen three times, Australian White Winemakers of the www.mollydookerwines.comd

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Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz | Screw cap NEW | AED 210 | 17140

Carnival of Love Shiraz | Screw cap NEW | AED 330 | 17141

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No major wine producing region in Australia, and arguably the New World delivers such generally high quality wines as Western Australia. For most, wine country in this vast territory is synonymous with Margaret River and this small tongue of land jutting into the Indian and Southern Oceans remains a benchmark of quality for Cabernet Sauvignon, WESTERN AUSTRALIA Semillon – Sauvignon Blanc blends and Chardonnay based wines. Our Margaret River selection has never

Return to Contents 56 No major wine producing “region in Australia, and arguably the New World delivers such generally high quality wines as Western Australia.

been stronger with Cape Mentelle, Stella Bella, Peccavi Vintages are generally extremely good in Western and Pierro. Australia – 2012 and 2013 were no exception.

Beyond Margaret River the sub-regions of the Great Southern are beginning to emerge on the international stage; Mount Barker, Frankland River, Pemberton and the lyrically named Porongurups. In the coming months we will add the excellent wines of Larry Cherubino to our existing Great Southern producers; Howard Park and Plantagenet.

Return to Contents 57 Margaret River | Western Australia

Cape Mentelle was founded by legendary Cloudy Bay innovator produces wines of complexity and depth but always with a David Hohnen and his two brothers Gilles and Mark in 1970 vibrancy and freshness which recall the stunning coastal sites just two years after the first vines were planted in what is on which the grapes are harvested. The Cabernet is one of today recognized as one of the New World’s best premium Australia’s finest and its pedigree well known but the Semillon- wine producing regions, Margaret River. Cape Mentelle has Sauvignon and Shiraz are equally impressive. remained at the forefront of Margaret River’s rise to prominence. www.capementelle.com.au The estate now comprises over 150 hectares of vineyard and

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Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 129 | E0398

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Shiraz | Screw cap AED 195 | E0400

Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap AED 415 | E039902-6

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 58 Margaret River | Western Australia

Stella Bella is a small boutique wine producer located in Margaret as one of Margaret River’s best producers, challenging more River. This young, innovative and creative winery was founded by established wineries with exciting wines which always over deliver Janice McDonald and Stuart Pym (who remains chief winemaker) against price. in 1996. Over the last 17 years Stella Bella has earned a reputation www.stellabella.com.au

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Skuttlebutt Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon | Screw cap AED 72 | 10421

Stella Bella Semillon Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 94 | 10419

Stella Bella Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 115 | 10418

RED

Skuttlebutt Shiraz Cabernet | Screw cap AED 77 | 10422

Stella Bella Cabernet Merlot | Screw cap AED 130 | 10420

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Stella Bella Pink Moscato | 37.5cl | Screw cap AED 80 | 10423

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Pierro is a new addition to MMI’s portfolio and a gem of a outstanding wines and gaining a reputation as one of Australia’s winery. Founded in the early 1980s by one of Margaret River’s best boutique wineries have proven his doubters wrong. His founding winemaker doctors, Michael Peterkin. The rocky, sloping Chardonnay is as good as any in Australia; a tense, mineral balance Willyabrup site he purchased in 1979 was considered by many as of restrained fruit and savoury . too infertile to produce wine. Almost 25 years of producing truly www.pierro.com.au

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LTC Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 128 | 13531

Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 320 | 13530

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LTcF Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot | Screw cap AED 160 | 13532

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Peccavi is a small family vineyard from Margaret River, and has 100% single vineyard, estate grown and hand picked. Peccavi been rated the best new winery by two of the most influential Chardonnay is 100% Gin clone, all the are fine French Australian wine critics. Current vintages boast gold medals in the oak sourced from the forests of Allier & Vosges and after extensive wine awards, two of Jeremy Oliver’s top ten Australian soil mapping Peccavi is four years into a twelve year plan to bring wines and 5 stars from Halliday. Peccavi’s uncompromising the most sought after clones to Western Australia. approach to all aspects of viticulture and winemaking is already www.peccavi-wines.com making waves yet the story has only begun. Peccavi Wines are

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No Regrets Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon | Screw cap AED 97 | 13583

Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 199 | 13585

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No Regrets Cabernet-Merlot | Screw cap AED 110 | 13584

Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap AED 199 | 13586

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This vibrant family run business is imbued with passion, joie-de- Western Australia where 15 kilometres from the quiet coastal vivre, and a genuine love for all things vinous, making them today town of Denmark is the picturesque MadFish Bay. According to one of WA’s most admired and respected producers. Howard Park’s local folklore, the bay’s tranquillity is broken when two tides meet, philosophy is that premium wine can only come from excellent resulting in schools of small fish going mad. MadFish are wines fruit. Simply, they go to wherever the fruit grows best and have with an emphasis on enjoyment and drinkability and are noted for become renowned for producing profound wines which deliver their pure, fresh and clean characteristics in which the flavour of a classic flavour and presence of regionality in their multi-region the fruit is the primary character. wines. The MadFish story begins in the far southern reaches of www.burchfamilywines.com.au

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Howard Park Riesling | Screw cap AED 120 | 8908

Howard Park Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 200 | 8909

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Howard Park Leston Shiraz | Screw cap AED 165 | 89106

Howard Park Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap AED 350 | 89116

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MadFish Unwooded Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 90 | 8904

MadFish Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon | Screw cap AED 90 | 8905

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MadFish Shiraz | Screw cap AED 84 | 8906

MadFish Cabernet-Merlot | Screw cap AED 95 | 890712

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A new addition to the Western Australian portfolio, the Southern Ocean. Plantagenet’s vineyards benefit from a brilliant Plantagenet winery was founded in the late ‘60s by British vineyard team with experience in their estate vineyards, some of visionary Tony Smith, who found his way to the Mt Barker region, which are over 40 years old. The winemaking approach under 5 hours south of Perth in Western Australia. Tony was drawn to Cath Oates is focused on preserving fruit flavours through minimal the region’s cooler climate and ancient free draining soils, and intervention, letting the regional style and vineyards shine through. later went on to establish the Great Southern region. Tony Smith This meticulous approach to quality combined with the added is one of the Australia’s true wine pioneers, noted especially for complexity gained from their mature vineyards makes Plantagenet the cool climate style that is so fashionable today. The region is stand out as a world class producer. unique for its cooler growing climate, in particular the combination www.plantagenetwines.com of warm days yet very cool nights due to the influence of the

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Samson’s Range Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 52 | 15187

Lioness Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 80 | 15189

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Samson’s Range Shiraz-Cabernet | Screw cap AED 53 | 15186

Lioness Pinot Noir | Screw cap AED 79 | 15188

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Few countries can rival Austria for the standards of excellence it has achieved in vineyard management (almost 100% is sustainably farmed) nor in KAMPTAL winemaking. It is little surprise that the results are broadly impeccable. Although Riesling is grown here to tremendous effect the star is Grüner Veltliner, a grape which combines much of the charm of Riesling, Sauvignon and Pinot Grigio in one immensely satisfying glass of wine. The finest exponents of

Return to Contents 64 Although Riesling is grown here “to tremendous effect the star is Grüner Veltliner, a grape which combines much of the charm of Riesling, Sauvignon and Pinot Grigio in one immensely satisfying glass of wine.

LAURENZ MOSER V SENIOR WINEMAKER AT CAPE MENTELLE, ROBERT MANN

‘Grüner’ are found in the Kamptal and Wachau Both 2012 and 2013 were generally excellent vintages valleys producing wines which are perfumed and with good even ripening across the country. 2014 fresh in youth but age gracefully in the manner of was far more challenging with rain always a threat great Burgundies. This year we add two outstanding around harvest. To maintain quality yields dropped Grüners from Laurenz V; the truly outstanding value dramatically. ‘Friendly’ and a remarkable single vineyard, partial fermented cuvee called simply ‘FOUR’. Another star of the Kamptal region, Weingut Bründlmayer is an often overlooked gem in our portfolio. Their Alte Reben (Old Vines) Grüner Veltliner is simply outstanding and ages forever.

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LAURENZ V. (Laurenz five) is the first and presumably only the premier white wines of the world. The venture was started producer in Austria and the world to focus entirely on Austria’s in 2005, and Laurenz V. now exports to 45 countries in all five sexy signature grape Grüner Veltliner. Five generations of the continents. The fancy and elegant wines are amongst the most prestigious Laurenz “Lenz” Moser family stand behind the name. preferred Grüners internationally. Even “China goes Grüner” With Laurenz Maria Moser the Fifth’s twin daughters Anna and already! By the way – have you ever tried Asian food with a glass Sophie, the 16th generation of the Moser wine family is already of Grüner …? Guess you should … well on its way. The mission of the “Grüner Men“ is to play a www.laurenzfive.com leading role in establishing the Grüner Veltliner variety amongst

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Friendly Grüner Veltliner | Screwcap NEW | AED 75 | 12587

Singing Grüner Veltliner | Screwcap AED 79 | 97526

Charming Grüner Veltliner | Screwcap AED 140 | 08179

FOUR Grüner Veltliner | Screwcap NEW | AED 335 | 16830

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Willi Bründlmayer has become a leading figure in the domestic These are truly special white wines with broad mineral structures fine wine scene and described as a ‘beacon of Austrian wine’ by framing pure citrus and stone fruit characters and perfectly Jancis Robinson. In 2002 Tim Atkin MW added him to the 10 integrated acidity. movers and shakers of the “Austrian wine world”. Brundlmayer www.bruendlmayer.at is an innovator and even uses Acacia barrels for the maturation of some of his wines.

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Kamptaler Grüner Veltliner | Screwcap | Organic AED 120 | E069105

Ried Steinmassel Riesling | Screwcap | Organic AED 175 | E034604

Alte Reben Grüner Veltliner | Screwcap | Organic AED 240 | E034703

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The essence of any truly world-class wine lies in the ACONCAGUA VALLEY vine. The best wines are result of a combination of the MAIPO VALLEY COLCHAGUA VALEEY correct variety, planted in the right area, and managed CURICO VALLEY in the vineyard with a view to extracting the ultimate varietal character. So how is it that year after year, Chile produces some of the world’s purest expressions of varietal fruit? The following 5 key factors help to explain why… • The influence of sea currents- The Humboldt Current is a cold ocean current that flows 1,000 km along the

Return to Contents 68 In soil terms Chile is not long “but wide - Chile has greater soil diversity and climatic difference from east to west than from north to south.

EDUARDO CHADWICK & ROBERT MONDAVI - SENA

western coast of South America. It has a considerable • In soil terms Chile is not long but wide - Chile has cooling influence on Chile’s climate and is responsible greater soil diversity and climatic difference from east for the aridity in the north. Marine air is cooled by the to west than from north to south. current and thus is not conductive to generating rain. • Organics & Sustainability - Natural barriers maintain • Chile’s unique geography - During the day, sea healthy conditions and protect against pests and breezes carried by the cold Humboldt Current diseases. Extraordinary healthy vineyards allow penetrate inland. During the night, cold air descends organics & sustainability to come naturally in this from snow-covered peaks of the Andes. “Garden of Eden”. Chile has some of the largest • Ideal Mediterranean climate - Warm days, organic vineyards in the world. cool nights, rainy winters, warm summers, low When you combine this bounty of natural elements atmospheric humidity, and broad daily temperature with the skills and experience of the great wineries differentials. A long growing season with scant rains MMI partner with, it’s easy to see why our Chilean during harvest, a fair climate and bright sunshine range of wines is in constant demand by consumers. combine to create high levels of antioxidants and flavanols in the grapes. Return to Contents 69 Chile

In Concha y Toro, they believe that great wines are a reflection following the purchase of Fetzer Vineyards (March 2011), Concha of their origin. Their character and quality are born on the vine y Toro has added 429 hectares of own and leased vineyards so they work with dedication and respect to attain the maximum in Mendocino County, California, United States. For the third expression of the land.Over time, Concha y Toro has identified and consecutive year, Concha y Toro is recognized as the “The Most developed a broad diversity of terroirs in order to create unique Admired Wine Brand in the World” by Drinks International, which wines that express their place of origin. They have today over is concrete proof of the strong image that the company and the 9,513 hectares of vines in the principal grape-growing valleys of brand have forged in the international wine industry. Chile and Argentina (including subsidiary company wineries) that www.conchaytoro.com offer a wide variety of topographies, soils and micro-climates. And

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Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc, Triangulo Vineyard, Casablanca Valley | Screw cap AED 100 | 12877

Amelia Chardonnay, Central Valley AED 170 | 72326

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Terrunyo Block 27 Carmenère, Peumo Vineyard, Rapel Valley AED 158 | 12878

Terrunyo Block 27 Cabernet Sauvignon, Peumo Vineyard, Rapel Valley AED 158 | 13651

Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley AED 395 | 72316

Gravas del Maipo Syrah, Maipo Valley AED 600 | 12881

Carmin de Peumo Carmenère, DO Peumo, Rapel Valle AED 690 | 108376

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Its classical style expresses the character, nobility and concentration ranking of the Top 100 Wines of the Year, by Wine Spectator. of the grapes which have had a long history in Chile. Prize-winners www.marquesdecasaconcha.com year by year, it has been ranked three times in the prestigious

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Chardonnay, Limari Valley AED 79 | 12525

Sauvignon Blanc, Limari Valley | Screw cap AED 79 | 15263

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Puento Alto Vineyard, Maipo Valley AED 87 | 7222

Merlot, Peumo Vineyard, Rapel Valley AED 87 | 7223

Syrah, Quinta de Maipo Vineyard, Maipo Valley AED 87 | 9899

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“At Concha y Toro (it’s winery), the best wine bottles were kept in Casillero del Diablo are home to some of the finest wines in the a locked cellar... When some of those bottles got stolen, probably world. But few outsiders know the dark secret that lies beneath by local workers, Don Melchor (the owner) spread a rumor that them. For the locals say that in the depths of the cellar lives the his cellar was kept by the Devil. This legends went on for years, Devil himself. A tale so infamous, they named the wine Casillero so when that wonderful secret wine was actually discovered, del Diablo, the Devil’s Cellar. they named it “Casillero del Diablo”. The beautiful vineyards of www.casillerodeldiablo.com

SPARKLING

Brut Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley AED 44 | 15270

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Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley | 37.5cl | Screw cap AED 26 | 792724

Reserva Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley | Screw cap AED 44 | 7234

Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley | Screw cap AED 44 | 12520

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Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley | 37.5cl | Screw cap AED 26 | 792624

Reserva Merlot, Rapel Valley | Screw cap AED 44 | 7233

Reserva Carmenère, Central Valley | Screw cap AED 44 | 12880

Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley | Screw cap AED 44 | 7676

Reserva Pinot Noir, Casablanca and Rapel Valley | Screw cap AED 44 | 12879

Reserva Shiraz, Rapel Valley | Screw cap AED 44 | 9898

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Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley | 37.5cl | Screw cap AED 45 | 13250

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Quite simply the bestselling brand in the world, with - South: The impressive Glaciers. Frontera is young wine by global distribution in more than 120 countries. Frontera wines definition, distinctive fruit expressions belonging to this wine. come from vineyards protected by four natural frontiers. It is easy to drink, close and generous. Ideal to share and an - North: The arid Atacama Desert excellent wine to be enjoyed every day. - West: The vast Pacific Ocean www.fronterawines.com - East: The imposing Andes Mountains

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Sauvignon Blanc | 18.75cl AED 15 | 17844

Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 30 | 14843

Moscato | Screw cap AED 30 | 14844

Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 30 | 8494

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Frontera Rosé | Screw cap AED 30 | 17406

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Cabernet Sauvignon | 18.75cl AED 15 | 842424

Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap AED 30 | 8495

Merlot | Screw cap NEW | AED 30 | 14842

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In 1879, Mr. Alberto Valdivieso founded “Champagne Alberto Valdivieso is the outcome of a project of fine wines with high quality Valdivieso S.A.”, the first sparkling wine house in Chile and South standards. The project is supported on two strong principles: America. Since then, Valdivieso has been the most important a constant quest for excellence, and to produce different and sparkling wine brand in Chile, with over a 60% market share and the attractive wines through a careful selection of different grape varieties distinction of being one of Chile’s most prestigious brands. In the early and the best terroirs for each variety. The different grape’s origin 1980’s, based on the reputation and experience achieved throughout allows us to capture their distinct seal, and to obtain best of every the production of sparkling wines and complemented with a new grape variety. In the cellar, our work is to reveal the quality of those strive and a vigorous entrepreneurial vision, Viña Valdivieso revamped grapes in each bottle, and this takes the best techniques, the most the still wines production, achieving in a short time outstanding efficient technologies and an appropriate use of them. results, awards, consumers preference and brand development. Viña www.valdiviesovineyard.com

SPARKLING

Charmat Brut AED 39 | 101676

Charmat Brut Rosé AED 39 | 101686

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Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 42 | E021406-6

Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 42 | E0215

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Cabernet Rosé | Screw cap AED 40 | E0216

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Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap AED 42 | E021705-6

Merlot | Screw cap AED 42 | E0218

Caballo Loco AED 185 | E022407

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In 1979, the Torres family acquired a small winery in Curic”, in the those 100 hectares acquired then have turned into 445 hectares of Chilean central valley, as the first foreign company to back Chilean vineyards owned by the company itself. vineyard production located in a unique magical landscape, at www.torreschile.com the feet of the Andes volcanoes. Today, after almost thirty years,

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Santa Digna Chardonnay AED 50 | 9158

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Santa Digna Cabernet Rosé AED 47 | 95026

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Santa Digna Cabernet Sauvignon AED 53 | 9501

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Viña Aresti is located in Molina, in the Curico valley, 200 km south complement the production of original estate of Bellavista, the of Santiago in the central zone of Chile. In this place afternoons vineyard has added new land close to Río Claro, Micaela, Peñaflor are warm and nights are cold during the ripening of the grape, and Favorita, all of which add up to 1.000 acres and a potential which results in a much healthier fruit, with great colour, perfect number of 2.200 acres to be sowed. acidity, flavor, structure and varietal characters. Slowly, and to www.arestichile.cl

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Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 40 | 15155

Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 40 | 15156

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Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap AED 40 | 15157

Merlot | Screw cap AED 40 | 15158

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Bisquertt is a family-owned Company and is currently one of the Bisquertt family and the wines are produced by a team of expert most prestigious Chilean wineries. Its vineyards are located in the winemakers led by Joana Pereira, who is devoted to producing famous Colchagua Valley, considered today as one of the best wine fresh, well-balanced and elegant wines that truly reflects the regions in the world for the production of Premium wines. Viña Colchagua terroir. Bisquertt wines are estate grown and have been Bisquertt was founded in 1978 by Mr. Osvaldo Bisquertt, considered highly awarded in the most sophisticated markets in the world. a pioneer in Colchagua. Today the winery is 100% managed by the www.bisquertt.cl

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La Joya Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc AED 60 | 15257

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La Joya Gran Reserva Merlot AED 60 | 15258

La Joya Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon AED 60 | 15259

La Joya Gran Reserva Carmenère AED 60 | 15260

Q Clay AED 160 | 15261

Tralca AED 350 | 15262

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Errázuriz’s philosophy is best expressed by Don Maximiano, internationally respected producer of quality wines. Viña Errázuriz founder of Viña Errázuriz, who said, “From the best land, the believes it is essential to educate about Chile and to present its best wine.” As an estate winery, Viña Errázuriz strives to produce wines on the world stage in the company of the best there is. That the finest wines by controlling every stage of the winemaking is why the Berlin Tasting took place, presenting Chile’s ‘terroir’ process, from grape growing in the Aconcagua, Casablanca and in comparison with those of Bordeaux and Tuscany and then to Curic” valleys, to winemaking with the most natural techniques. show their best wines against the best from those regions and the An emphasis is placed on the delicate handling of the wines, with results were spectacular. the aim of producing wines with elegance and complexity. It is his www.errazuriz.cl dynamism and passion for wine that has made Errázuriz such an

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Sauvignon Blanc, Aconcagua Region | Screw cap AED 54 | 98426

Max Reserva Chardonnay, Aconcagua Valley | Screw cap AED 85 | 97916

Wild Ferment Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley | Screw cap AED 100 | 98436

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Aconcagua Valley AED 58 | 5892

Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Aconcagua Valley AED 88 | 97926

Wild Ferment Pinot Noir, Aconcagua Valley | Screw cap AED 100 | 98446

Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve, Aconcagua Valley AED 340 | 83316

Kai Carmenère, Aconcagua Valley AED 590 | 13126

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Caliterra was founded in 1996 as part of the Chilean wine precision agriculture and environmental protection practices, industry’s first joint venture between Robert Mondavi and Viña Caliterra aims to be the # 1 Chilean sustainable Winery, leading Errázuriz. Together, Eduardo Chadwick and Robert Mondavi, the consumers preferences in the premium wine segment, shared the dream of producing wines of the highest quality and working in a culture of continuous innovation to produce the environmentally friendly. They were visionaries to identify the best sustainable wine of Chile. potential of the Colchagua Valley, the valley in which Caliterra is www.caliterra.cl located. Combining the unique terroir of the Colchagua Valley,

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Chardonnay Reserva | Screw cap AED 47 | 36286RS

Sauvignon Blanc Reserva | Screw cap AED 47 | 36296RS

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Merlot Reserva | Screw cap AED 47 | 97686RS

Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva | Screw cap AED 47 | 36306RS

Carmenère Reserva | Screw cap AED 47 | 69356RS

Tributo ‘Single Vineyard’ Syrah AED 75 | 13249

Tributo ‘Single Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon AED 75 | 58906T

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Baron Philippe de Rothschild created their Chilean company in the Chilean Central Valley that combine Chilean character in 1997, in 2003 they acquired a state of the art production with Baron Philippe de Rothschild style. Escudo Rojo elegantly facility benefitting from high tech equipment. Combined with combines all the best from the grape varieties from which it winemaking tradition the result was Escudo Rojo. Escudo Rojo, is made. meaning “Rothschild” is a blend of four grape varieties all grown www.bpdr.com

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Escudo Rojo AED 75 | 75006

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Guided by intuition and backed by family heritage, Eduardo future. As Chile’s first icon wine Seña needed to be internationally Chadwick and Robert Mondavi handcrafted a wine of distinctive recognized as a world-class wine. The route to take: BLIND JUSTICE quality and character. Seña is the culmination of their wonderful through the Berlin Tasting. The results of this bold challenge were parternship and a passionate journey. Sensing a great opportunity, amazing. Seña was distinguished by the top wine critics as among Chadwick and Mondavi set a very challenging goal: Reach the the world’s finest, and today Seña keeps dazzling critics and full potential of Chile’s wine country in one truly great wine. situating Chile among the best wine producers of the world. Seña’s inaugural 1995 vintage made history as Chile’s first icon www.sena.cl wine, initiating a path for the high quality Chilean wines of the

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Seña | Bio-dynamic AED 500 | 83326

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Launched in 1998 to critical acclaim, Almaviva is the creation of decided to create an exceptional wine together. Chile offers the partnership between two great names in Wine, a partnership its soil, its climate and its vineyards, while France contributes between the New World and the Old World. The idea was its winemaking savoir-faire and traditions. The result is an established one year prior to release when the heads of Baron exceptionally complex and elegant wine. Philippe de Rothschild in France and Concha y Toro in Chile www.almavivawinery.com

RED Almaviva FWL* | 89386

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 82 CHAPTER IX CHINA

One doesn’t need to look further than the sky high prices for Classed Growth Bordeaux to see that China has developed a taste for wine and with a burgeoning NINGXIA middle class the demand for domestically produced wine provides quite a commercial incentive to the world’s best and most ambitious wine makers.

Return to Contents 83 Meanwhile in a very different “region in the far North East of the Country near the border with , an Icewine boom is emerging.

China’s premium wine producing areas are located At Ningxia, Changyu are crafting wines worthy of in the Central West, on the fringes of the Gobi desert international repute. where the, altitude (1,100m above sea level), dry climate and access to water from the Yellow River offer ideal grape growing conditions.

Return to Contents 84 Ningxia and Golden Icewine Valley | China

To complement the introduction of the Changyu red in our last intense expression with the richness of the residual sugar coating portfolio we are pleased to bring you a real gem from the north- the palate, both of which are combined with a long lasting finish east of China, deep in the Golden Icewine Valley where regular that balances the overall flavour. Able to be stored for many freezing temperatures each winter ensure the perfect conditions years, this wine will develop more complexity and sherry flavours, for producing quality icewines. An intense wine, this rich golden softening the overall sweetness of the wine. coloured wine has a spicy honey note and a rich viscosity, with www.changyu.com.cn aromas of lychee and pear. On the palate, this wine creates an

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Cabernet Gernischt | Screwcap AED 69 | 13489

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Golden Diamond Icewine Vidal | 37.5cl AED 210 | 15387

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CHAPTER X FRANCE

ALSACE • Alsace

• Bordeaux LOIRE BURGUNDY • Burgundy

• Loire

• Rhône BORDEAUX • Provence RHÔNE PROVENCE • Southern France LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON

Return to Contents 86 CHAPTER XI ALSACE, FRANCE

ALSACE Located in North-East France on the border with Germany, Alsace is a region that is often overlooked. For the production of aromatic it is difficult to conceive of a better suited terroir; long dry summer and autumn days, steep East and South East facing slopes with free draining soils and cool nights combine with a centuries old clash of German and French cultures.

Return to Contents 87 The wines can be powerful, “textured and exotic and are a perfect match for many food styles.

FRANCOIS TRIMBACH

The wines from this appellation are varietally labeled, unusual for many French appellations and aromatic white grape varieties such as Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris are the stars of the show. The wines can be powerful, textured and exotic and are a perfect match for many food styles. In our portfolio we are lucky to have Domaine Trimbach sitting side by side with Zind-Humbrecht, two of the finest producers from this region.

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With Trimbach’s 400th anniversary on the horizon this legendary balance, minerality and freshness with each vintage. Trimbach is by producer’s reputation has perhaps never been so high. Winemaker no means the biggest producer in Alsace but none of their peers Francois Trimbach is a master of Riesling, Pinot Gris and are as sucessfully distributed in the world’s leading eateries. Gewürztraminer, honing the Domaine’s hallmark style of restraint, www.maison-trimbach.com

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Pinot Blanc AED 79 | 8775

Riesling AED 105 | 8778

Gewürztraminer AED 119 | 8777

Pinot Gris Reserve AED 120 | 8776

Pinot Gris, Reserve Personelle AED 185 | 9777

Cuvée Frederic Emile Riesling AED 350 | 8773

Clos Sainte Hune Riesling AED 975 | 8772

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Winegrowing is a passion that has been passed down from father which is the Alsatian wine region and birthplace of our noble to son in the Humbrecht family since the 17th century. Domaine grape varieties. Zind Humbrecht today comprises of 40 hectares of vines, spread www.zindhumbrecht.fr out over an array of different terroirs in the geological patchwork

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Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer AED 110 | 1375011

Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Herrenweg De Turckheim AED 160 | E057207

Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Herrenweg de Turckheim AED 160 | E050007

Zind-Humbrecht Riesling 'Calcaire' AED 190 | 1375311

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It takes only a few minutes to fall in love with Bordeaux: its magnificent architecture reflects a rich history; its duck fat cuisine correlates the French paradox; its geographical location near the ocean and the Pyrenees makes it a perfect destination, but most of all what makes the headlines is its vineyards, wines and Châteaux… BORDEAUX Anchored in tradition but similarly at the top of innovation and technology, the growths classification of the left bank has only slightly changed since 1855, locking them into what is the world’s oldest wine

Return to Contents 91 Anchored in tradition “but similarly at the top of innovation and technology.

classification. The left bank is home of the gravelly Things to look out on this years selection include soil and larger estates which on average have 40ha of the addition of the great value Château La Croix planted vines, here is the land of St Estèphe, Pauillac, Chantecaille, St Emilion Grand Cru as well as the St Julien, Margaux, Graves, Péssac-Léognan and launch of a new range of Mouton-Cadet including a Cabernet Sauvignon leads the blend. refreshing 100% Sauvignon Blanc and the “Vintage Edition” - a homage to the brands long history. The right bank is a whole different approach; “Vignerons” are key here where once was considered as being the quiet backwater of the Bordeaux region. The vineyards are smaller, the average St Emilion ownership is a mere 8ha, the estates are back to human size and when questioned about the left bank, owners often joke that their Châteaux are comparable to small sheds from Pauillac… The earlier ripening Merlot is the grape in the driving seat and will often claim a fair share of the rest. Return to Contents 92 Bordeaux | France

Since 1933, Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA, located at Pauillac richness of its terroirs, Mouton Cadet became the first Branded in the Médoc, has been motivated by a constant ambition: to wine in the world to be granted AOC Bordeaux designation. Baron make the world’s finest wines, each in its own category, whether Philippe de Rothschild SA has also exported its know-how beyond the châteaux wines for which it is responsible - the renowned Bordeaux: to the Pays d’Oc, with a range of varietal wines and, Château Mouton Rothschild, a First Growth, and its distinguished more recently, Domaine de Baron’arques; to California, with Opus lieutenants, Château Clerc Milon and Château d’Armailhac - or One; and to Chile, with Almaviva. branded wines, like the famous Mouton Cadet. Thanks to the www.bpdr.com

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Mouton Cadet, Sauvignon Blanc AED 70 | 15292

Mouton Cadet, Bordeaux AED 74 | 3733

ROSÉ

Mouton Cadet Rosé AED 74 | 10430

RED

Mouton Cadet, Bordeaux | 37.5cl AED 48 | 9833

Bordeaux AED 58 | 3735

Mouton Cadet, Bordeaux AED 81 | 3732

Mouton Cadet 'Réserve', Vintage Edition NEW | AED 85 | 16750

Mouton Cadet ‘Réserve’, Bordeaux NEW | AED 90 | 16884

Mouton Cadet ‘Réserve’, Graves AED 95 | 98396

Mouton Cadet ‘Réserve’, St.-Emilion AED 121 | 98386

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Since 1840, Dourthe have developed over the years a distinctive the winemaking process, so that every single one of the wines is culture that can be defined by a special bond with the soil, team a benchmark, vintage after vintage. Since it was created in 1988, spirit, good taste and an obsession with perfection. This culture Dourthe N˚1 has become the reference Bordeaux brand. It is the forms the foundation of the Dourthe signature style, which has fruit of the determination, the quest for perfection and the talent today become a benchmark in quality in Bordeaux. Grape growers of its creators (Christophe Ollivier and Denis Dubourdieu); their first and foremost, they adhere to an uncompromising quality intransigence has given Dourthe N˚1 its status and has set it apart policy for all wines, and their approach is reviewed and fine- whilst limiting its production. tuned every year. This commitment is evident at every stage of www.dourthe.com

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Réserve’ Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux Blanc AED 53 | 11879

Numéro 1’ Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux Blanc AED 67 | 9732

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Réserve’, Bordeaux Rouge AED 55 | 11878

Terrasse de La Garde, Second wine of Château La Garde, Péssac-Léognan | 37.5cl NEW | AED 62 | 11898

Réserve’, Médoc AED 70 | 11881

Numéro 1’, Bordeaux Rouge AED 72 | 9733

Réserve’, Montagne St.-Emilion AED 85 | 13597

Terrasse de La Garde, Second wine of Château La Garde, Péssac-Léognan AED 109 | 11897

Château Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac, Grand Cru Classé St.-Emilion AED 180 | 1325308

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Mr. Jean-Pierre Moueix founded his wine merchant business of the Year” by the wine magazine Decanter in 2008. Christian in 1937 on the Quai du Priourat in Libourne. In the 1950’s, Moueix also oversees the production in several estates in Saint- he consolidated his business with the acquisition of several Émilion and Pomerol. well-known properties. His second son, Christian, is currently www.moueix.com President of the family business and was recognized as “Man

RED

Bordeaux Rouge AED 64 | 11317

Bordeaux ‘Côtes de Castillon’ AED 69 | 11781

St.- Emilion AED 99 | 11783

Pomerol AED 145 | 11784

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It’s Bordeaux that the Cazes family’s roots lie: Château Lynch- Lynch), Languedoc (Domaine L’Ostal Cazes), Châteauneuf du Bages was the first estate acquired by Jean-Charles Cazes in Pape (Domaine des Sénéchaux), Portugal (Xisto – Roquette E the late 1930’s. This Fifth Growth remains one Cazes) and Australia (Tapanappa). The appellations vary but of the most popular and cherished brand names in Bordeaux the modus operandi remains unchanged: relying on terroir and wine today thanks to the tireless efforts of Jean-Michel Cazes. tradition, and devoting time, expertise and perseverance in a Nowadays, Domaines Jean-Michel Cazes include winemaking bid to modernise, renovate, and improve. Their commitment properties located in various regions of France and worldwide. and determination to create wines that truly reflect the specific Pauillac (Château Lynch-Bages), Saint-Estephe (Château Ormes qualities of the local grape varieties remains steadfast. de Pez), Graves (Château Villa Bel-Air) and Bordeaux (Michel www.jmcazes.com

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Château Villa Bel-Air, Graves Blanc AED 99 | 15410

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Michel Lynch, Bordeaux Rouge | Organic AED 69 | 15413

Château Villa Bel-Air, Graves Rouge AED 133 | 15411

Pauillac de Lynch-Bages AED 195 | 15414

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Left Bank Châteaux

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Château Poitevin, Cru Bourgeois, Medoc AED 94 | 13130

Haut Médoc de Giscours, Château Giscours, Haut Médoc AED 125 | 8771

La Croix Bonis, by Château Phélan-Ségur, St-Estephe AED 145 | 11895

Château Loudenne, Cru Bourgeois, Medoc AED 145 | 2137

Château Patache d’Aux, Medoc AED 139 | 850806

Margaux du Château Monbrison, Margaux AED 170 | 11896

Château Cantemerle 5ème Cru Classé, Haut Médoc AED 200 | 850504

Château Bernadotte, Cru Bourgeois, Haut Médoc AED 170 | 7293

Pauillac de Lynch-Bages, Pauillac AED 195 | 15414 Les Tourelles de Longueville, Pauillac FWL* | 807809

Sarget de Gruaud-Larose, Second wine of Château Gruaud-Larose, St-Julien AED 260 | E040705 Réserve de la Comtesse, Pauillac FWL* | 729206

Château Chasse Spleen, Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, Moulis AED 360 | 894408 Château Mouton-Rothschild, Premier Grand Cru Classé, Pauillac FWL* | E0441

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Right Bank Châteaux

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Château de Marsan AED 55 | 7378

Château Nardon AED 55 | 8443

Château Grand Village AED 75 | 13420

Château La Croix Chantecaille, St.-Emilion Grand Cru NEW | AED 110 | 15418

Château Pierrefitte, Lalande de Pomerol AED 129 | 9868

Château Eglise d’Armens, Grand Cru, St-Emilion AED 128 | 8766

Château Fleur des Rouzes, Pomerol AED 165 | 11899

Château Puy-Blanquet, Grand Cru, St-Emilion AED 175 | 13413

Manoir de Gay, Second Wine of Château le Gay, Pomerol AED 200 | 1341407 Château Magdelaine, Premier Grand Cru Classé, St-Emilion FWL* | E0605-99 Château Gazin, Pomerol FWL* | E0707 L’Hospitalet de Gazin, Second wine of Château Gazin, Pomerol FWL* | E0604 Château Hosanna, Pomerol FWL* | E06100 Château La Fleur Pétrus, Pomerol FWL* | E0608

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Château de Marsan AED 55 | 8768

Château Bonnet AED 65 | E0066

Château Sainte Marie AED 68 | 8769

Château Loudenne AED 97 | 1041

Château Villa Bel-Air, Graves AED 99 | 15410

Caillou Blanc du Château Talbot AED 220 | 1312107

Blanc de Lynch Bages, Bordeaux Blanc AED 320 | 10491610

ROSÉ

Château de Marsan AED 50 | 8767

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DESSERT

Château Le Juge | 37.5cl AED 76 | 13415

Château Armajan des Ormes | 37.5cl AED 105 | 6909

Château Armajan des Ormes AED 199 | 9560 Château Suduiraut, Premier Cru Classé | 37.5cl FWL* | 102936 Château Rieussec, Premier Cru Classé FWL* | E0071 Château d'Yquem, Premier Cru Classé Supérieur FWL* | E0537

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With nearly 25,000ha planted and nearly 800 different “climats”, Burgundy is simply beautiful in BURGUNDY its complexity. The notion of “Terroir” takes it full dimension with appellations such as La Romanée (0.8ha) or larger like (Le) Montrachet, nearly 8ha and split between 18 different producers!

The region starts a bit over an hours drive north of Beaune in the Chablis area where Chardonnay grows on a 180 million year old limestone soil, rich in oyster shells and other fossils: the Kimmeridgean soil.

Return to Contents 101 This year our Burgundy portfolio “is bolstered by the addition of the renowned Maison Louis Jadot and nearly 190 years of Burgundian winemaking history.

A unique soil profile alongside its cool climate gives developed for the last 2,000 years, it is down to the Chablis a unique freshness and racy acidity which commitment and worship of generations of dedicated differentiates it from other Chardonnays produced in wine lovers, either from the Church or more lately by the world. “vignerons” families.

The great wines of Burgundy are said to come from This year our Burgundy portfolio is bolstered by the the Côte d’Or, this 55km stretch of land where Pinot addition of the renowned Maison Louis Jadot and Noir dominates the northern part, north of Beaune- nearly 190 years of Burgundian winemaking history, in great names such as Vosne-Romanée, Morey St Denis, parallel our constantly evolving fine wine list also sees Gevrey-Chambertin… To the south of Beaune is where the introduction of Olivier Leflaive. What else? Keep the best Chardonnay in world is cultivated: Chassagne- an eye out for the stunning range of Pouilly-Fuissé of Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault… At least Domaine Ferret , real gems from the Macon region. that’s what the world thought until the in 1976! The definition of the best wine is highly linked to gustative and personal opinion, what is sure is that Burgundy has been slowly nurtured and

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The Moulin de Vaudon, the property of Joseph Drouhin, is an 40 years, has strengthened the identity of their prestigious 18th Century watermill straddling the Serein River, close to the Chablis Domaine. With this in mind, and starting with the Grand Cru vineyards of Chablis. Because of its unique location vintage 2008, the name “Vaudon” is associated with Joseph at the heart of their 38 hectare vineyard estate (95 acres), this Drouhin for all its Chablis wines as a sign of the firm’s allegiance historical mill is the headquarters of the Drouhin Domaine in to this historical terroir. The true amateur will discover in these Chablis. Biological and biodynamic approach was adopted: only wines the Drouhin signature: the originality of the terroir, natural products are used and all procedures show the utmost the finesse of the aromas, the elegance and harmony of the respect for the soil, the vine and the environment. Joseph structure and the style of the vintage. Drouhin, a precursor and pioneer in this great wine region for www.drouhin-vaudon-chablis.com

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Petit Chablis AED 87 | 13334

Chablis AED 105 | 12272

Chablis 1er Cru ‘Vaillons’ | Bio-dynamic AED 220 | 10479

Chablis Grand Cru ‘Les Clos’ | Bio-dynamic AED 390 | 1345610

Chablis Grand Cru ‘Vaudésir’ | Bio-dynamic AED 390 | 10480

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In this estate, knowledge has been transmitted from father to son Chablis, Chablis, 8 Premiers Crus and 5 Grands Crus. As for many for the last four centuries, during this thirteen generation history good things, the quantity remains low and the wines are sold on the Domaine continuously grew with the addition of Chablis’ an allocation basis. best terroir. Today, it is Benoit Droin who manages the 25ha and www.jeanpaul-droin.fr produces some of the most respected wines from 5 crus : Petit

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Chablis AED 115 | E042607

Chablis 1er Cru ‘Vaillons’ AED 170 | E001811

Chablis 1er Cru ‘Montmains’ AED 170 | E001612

Chablis 1er Cru ‘Fourchaume’ AED 170 | 1336912

Chablis 1er Cru ‘Mont de Milieu’ AED 170 | E001712

Chablis Grand Cru ‘Valmur’ AED 270 | E002212

Chablis Grand Cru ‘Les Clos’ AED 310 | E002112

Chablis Grand Cru ‘Blanchots’ AED 270 | 1337012

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Another facet of Chablis: more subtle, more feminine, more can be characterized by the Chablis’ typical lively minerality and authentic. Specialists in the wines of Chablis since 1814, J. a perfect balance between terroir, fruit, structure and texture, Moreau& Fils has built its reputation on a love of wine and respect making them accessible in their youth while simultaneously for the terroir. The J. Moreau & Fils style is to capture the purity possessing a great ageing potential. and minerality of Chablis in each of its stunning wines. The wines www.jmoreau-fils.com

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Chablis | 37.5cl AED 69 | 3608

Sauvignon de St Bris | Screw cap AED 75 | 3604

Petit Chablis AED 94 | 7385

Chablis | Screw cap AED 114 | 3600

Chablis 1er Cru ‘Vaillons’ AED 172 | 3601

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Behind every bottle of William Fèvre there is a thorough and than the self-imposed precision and exacting standards, these precise process that seeks to extract the very best of every magnificent wines demonstrate emotion, freshness and minerality, vineyard and every climat of Chablis’ mythical terroir. Made up and amazing energy... With an unparalleled timelessness, they of 51 hectares and 90 separate parcels, Domaine William Fèvre’s appeal to today’s connoisseurs of great food and wine. vineyards enjoy both a great complexity and incredible richness. William Fèvre is today one of the largest land owners in Chablis Since 1959, Domaine William Fèvre has remained faithful to its with 51 hectares of prestigious vineyards, over half of which are tradition of excellence: purity in the interpretation of the terroirs, classified as Premiers Crus (15.9 ha) and Grand Crus (15.2 ha). rigourous and meticulous attention to detail. But even more www.williamfevre.fr

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Chablis AED 129 | 8179

Chablis 1er Cru ‘Montmains’ AED 186 | 8180

Chablis 1er Cru ‘Mont de Milieu’ AED 230 | 8181

Chablis Grand Cru ‘Bougros’ AED 362 | 8183

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Louis Henry Denis Jadot founded Maison Louis Jadot in 1859. wines made under the Maison Louis Jadot label are Appellation The negociant house, under the guidance of generations of the d'Origine Controlee wines from across the region. Maison Louis Jadot family, expanded rapidly by buying numerous vineyards, Jadot controls today 220 hectares scattered across Burgundy, from including Beaune 1er Cru 'Clos des Ursules' back in 1825, Corton the Cote d'Or to the Maconnais and down into Beaujolais. Charlemagne and Chevalier Montrachet Les Demoiselles. All the www.louisjadot.com/.com

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Bourgogne Blanc, Couvent des Jacobins NEW | AED 115 | 16608

Chablis NEW | AED 160 | 16611

Pouilly-Fuissé 'Les Petites Pierres' NEW | AED 195 | 16610

Chassagne-Montrachet NEW | AED 380 | 1661211

Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru, Clos de la Garenne, Domaine Duc de Magenta NEW | AED 597 | 1661309

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru NEW | AED 1,010 | 1661808

Batard Montrachet Grand Cru NEW | AED 2,200 | 1661408

Bienvenues Batard Montrachet Grand Cru NEW | AED 2,200 | 1661508

Chevalier Montrachet, Les Demoiselles Grand Cru NEW | AED 2,950 | 1661608

Montrachet Grand Cru NEW | AED 3,500 | 1661709

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Bourgogne Rouge, Couvent des Jacobins NEW | AED 120 | 16624

Cote de Nuits Villages Le Vaucrain NEW | AED 210 | 16627

Santenay Clos de Malte NEW | AED 210 | 1663008

Gevrey-Chambertin NEW | AED 350 | 1662809

Pommard 1 er Cru, Clos de la Commaraine NEW | AED 450 | 1662610

Corton Pougets Grand Cru NEW | AED 490 | 1662507

Clos Vougeot Grand Cru NEW | AED 750 | 1663107

Echezeaux Grand Cru NEW | AED 1,100 | 1662907

BEAUJOLAIS

Beaujolais-Villages NEW | AED 90 | 16621

Julienas, Chateau Julienas NEW | AED 125 | 16623

Fleurie, Chateau des Jacques NEW | AED 150 | 16622

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Founded in 1880, Maison Joseph Drouhin, with an experience procedures show the utmost respect for the soil, the vine and the now spanning four generations, is resolutely committed to a strict environment. The true amateur will discover in these wines the observance of tradition and respect for the heritage of Burgundy. Drouhin signature: the originality of the terroir, the finesse of the The estate comprises 77 hectares of vineyards among the greatest aromas, the elegance and harmony of the structure and the style appellations. Joseph Drouhin has adopted the biological and of the vintage. biodynamic approach. Only natural products are used and all www.drouhin.com

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Rully Blanc | Bio-dynamic AED 142 | 8729

Meursault | Organic AED 320 | 8730

Chassagne-Montrachet | Organic AED 355 | 8731

Puligny-Montrachet | Organic AED 400 | 10174

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeots ‘Marquis de Laguiche’ | Bio-dynamic AED 530 | 10508 Le Montrachet Grand Cru 'Marquis de Laguiche' | Bio-dynamic FWL* | 1333311

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Laforet, Bourgogne Pinot Noir | Screw cap AED 115 | 10483

Moulin-a-Vent | Bio-dynamic AED 115 | 10482

Côtes de Beaune Rouge AED 225 | 8732

Gevrey-Chambertin | Organic AED 370 | 10312

Chambolle-Musigny | Organic AED 390 | 10486 Beaune 1er Cru ‘Clos des Mouches’ | Bio-dynamic FWL* | 10485 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru | Bio-dynamic FWL* | 10487 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru | Bio-dynamic FWL* | 10488

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Domaine Blain-Gagnard

This pre-eminent white Burgundy estate believes in minimum such as his discerning selection of coopers and the wood they use, intervention style of winemaking. It is run by Jean-Marc Blain and and mixing wines from vines of different ages helps create a series his wife Claudine, the daughter of Jacques Gagnard-Delagrange of excellent wines. Jean-Marc uses around 15% new barrels for and now with the help of their son Marc-Antonin, having returned his premier cru and lesser wines, while the grand crus are afforded from stints in vineyards in Australia and New Zealand. The family 30% new Alliers oak. The wines have great purity of fruit, with owns enviable sites in Chassagne-Montrachet. Jean-Marc employs balanced acidity and long, clean flavours which evoke their origins great intricacy in his winemaking: subtle tweaks to the process with great precision.

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Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Morgeot’ AED 360 | 1317112

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Boudriotte’ AED 360 | 1232712

Puligny-Montrachet AED 290 | 1232812

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Clos St Jean’ AED 360 | 1317212 Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru FWL* | 12330

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As joint owner of Domaine Leflaive, Olivier Leflaive could with some of the top growers of Burgundy. Winemaker have satisfied himself with being a part of one of the most Franck Grux, who honed his craft working at Domaine Roulot, prestigious wine estates in the world, however he yearned to approaches each cuvée individually ensuring the quality of the have his own business as a winemaker and wine merchant. wines and respect for the terroir. Since 1984 he has built up a seventeen hectare estate of www.olivier-leflaive.com meticulously manicured vines, along with strong relationships

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Beaune 1er Cru Montrevenots NEW | AED 180 | 1764711

Saint Aubin 1er Cru, Chatenieres NEW | AED 210 | 1764810

Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Pierres NEW | AED 300 | 1765411

Meursault, Tillets NEW | AED 300 | 1764909

Puligny-Montrachet, Enseignères NEW | AED 340 | 1765011

Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru, Champ Canet NEW | AED 500 | 1765210

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Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Angles NEW | AED 320 | 1765610

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Domaine Henri Boillot

Today, Domaine Henri Boillot consists of 14 hectares evenly split He avoids insecticides and herbicides, preferring sustainable between white (mainly Premier Crus in Meursault and Puligny farming techniques to preserve the integrity of the soil. Heavily where he holds a monopole in the four hectares of Clos de la pruned in the spring to ensure low yields, the fruit of his vines is Mouchere) and red (several Premier Crus in Savigny, Beaune, and harvested as late as possible to ensure maximum phenolic maturity Volnay). Like most top producers, Boillot is fanatical about farming.

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Puligny-Montrachet AED 380 | 1290112

Meursault 1er Cru ‘Poruzots’ AED 480 | 1364412

Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Clos de la Mouchere’ AED 640 | 1290512

Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Les Perrieres’ AED 640 | 1364512 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru FWL* | 13647 Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru FWL* | 12902 Montrachet Grand Cru FWL* | 12903

RED Pommard 1er Cru ‘Les Rugiens’ FWL* | 1289910 Volnay 1er Cru ‘Les Santenots’ FWL* | 1363911 Chambertin Grand Cru FWL* | 13641

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The Domaine de La Vougeraie was created from the union of Domaine de La Vougeraie was created in 1999, but its history goes several estates acquired over the years together with the Boisset back to 1964 and the family’s first vines, “Les Evocelles” at the family’s first vineyards, all brought under a single banner as the north of Gevrey-Chambertin. symbol of a single philosophy: A certain idea of excellence. The www.domainedelavougeraie.com

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Gevrey-Chambertin AED 320 | 11078612

Gevrey-Chambertin ‘Les Evocelles’ AED 360 | 1169712 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru FWL* | 13219 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru FWL* | 1048709 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru FWL* | 110766

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You can never totally possess a wine estate. You can only be the Domaine’s history, its wines, and the families that have owned a steward and caretaker of something to pass on to future it are the perfect illustration of Burgundy’s timeless character. generations’. This quote is particularly true of Jacques Prieur, and www.prieur.com

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Meursault ‘Clos des Mazeray’ Monopole | Bio-dynamic AED 330 | 1230712

Meursault 1er Cru ‘Santenots’ | Bio-dynamic AED 330 | 1231112

Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Les Combettes’ | Bio-dynamic AED 590 | 1390612 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru | Bio-dynamic FWL* | 12313 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru | Bio-dynamic FWL* | 13908 Le Montrachet | Bio-dynamic FWL* | 57586

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Beaune 1er Cru ‘Champs Pimont’ | Bio-dynamic AED 300 | 1390112 Volnay 1er Cru ‘Clos des Santenots’ | Bio-dynamic FWL* | 13902 Corton ‘Bressandes’ Grand Cru | Bio-dynamic FWL* | 13904 Musigny Grand Cru | Bio-dynamic FWL* | 13905

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When making wine, everything starts with the vines - and distinguished viticulturalists - and this has helped to establish so Grégory Patriat, of JC Boisset, draws upon the skills of trust-based relationships with the growers themselves, based on a soil engineer colleague, to ensure that the quality of the nurturing soil and plants by means of the daily monitoring of grapes conforms as closely as possible to his requirements. To vines in every parcel. achieve this goal, he works in close co-operation with various www.jcboisset.com

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Bourgogne Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 90 | 8725

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Blanc AED 110 | 8726

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Bourgogne Pinot Noir | Screw cap AED 99 | 8727

Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge AED 195 | 8728

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A precise knowledge of the region's most remarkable terroirs the Domaine's reputation for excellence by focusing on the forms the basis of the parcel by parcel vinification for which the maturation period. When Louis Jadot acquired the 18-hectare Domaine is renowned: in particular, the classification of Tête de property in 2008, its aim was to continue working in the tradition Cru and Hors Classe were established by Jeanne Ferret. It was of excellence established by the Ferrets. Today, Audrey Braccini is entirely down to her that the wines were bottled at the Domaine in charge of maintaining the property's high standards. - at a time when this was certainly not standard practice. www.domaine-ferret.com Her daughter, Colette, followed in her footsteps, developing

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Pouilly-Fuissé, Les Perrieres NEW | AED 290 | 16620

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Good quality, great value and typicity are the keywords for La wines offer by far the best value Macon Chardonnays in the Cave de Lugny. From their vineyard holdings from around over Dubai market. 20 Maconnais villages, we are always quietly confident that these www.cave-lugny.com

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Mâcon-Lugny ‘Les Charmes’ AED 75 | 7248

Mâcon-Villages’ Les Florieres’ AED 79 | 7247

Pouilly-Fuissé ‘Les Pierres Blanches’ AED 155 | 7246

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Château-Fuissé is located in the heart of the Pouilly-Fuissé vineyards applied followed by an individualized vinification in accordance of Maconnais, Southern Burgundy. The Vincent family (owners of to the age of the vines and soil-type. Their philosophy: “Terroir the estate since 1862), produce wines of exceptional quality, thanks expression and the optimization of its qualities, our focus is on to the estate’s privileged and outstanding properties. Currently vineyard character and the balance between natural ripeness, managed by 5th generation winemaker Antoine Vincent, it concentration and mineral freshness showing the identity and perpetuates traditional winemaking with carefully applied modern character of our great White Burgundy wines.” technology. Hand-picked grapes and whole bunch pressing is www.chateau-fuisse.fr

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Pouilly-Fuissé ‘Tête de Cru’ | 37.5cl AED 95 | E0027

St.-Veran AED 109 | E002505

Pouilly-Fuissé ‘Tête de Cru’ AED 185 | E0026009

Pouilly-Fuissé Le Clos AED 240 | E003202

Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes AED 280 | E002902

Pouilly-Fuissé ‘Tête de Cru’ | 1.5L AED 350 | E002898

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Mommessin, unique style and expertise perpetuated since 1865. soul and Burgundian traditions, the House style reveals suppleness Situated in the heart of the Beaujolais region with its green and fine aromas, with a constant search for rich, deep-coloured, hillsides, Maison Mommessin was founded in 1865 by Jean- tender, supple wines based on tradition, seduction and exception. Marie Mommessin. With its extensive range, the House offers the www.mommessin.com discovery of the grape in all its splendour. With a Beaujolais

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Beaujolais-Villages ‘Old Vines’ AED 60 | 10211

Morgon AED 79 | 10212

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A hugely diverse and disparate wine region the Loire

Valley offers a vast array of styles. Without any doubt LOIRE the most popular wines for Dubai consumers come from the villages around Sancerre and Pouilly-sur-Loire whose delicate, minerally Sauvignon Blancs remain the global benchmark for the variety. To complement the highly acclaimed wines of Pascal Jolivet we are adding two other top producers this year; Domaine Vincent Delaporte from Sancerre and Chateau de Tracy from

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Pouilly. As is so often the case in such a marginal, cool climate zone 2012 and 2013 vintages delivered mixed results throughout the valley. Hail devasted much of the 2013 Vouvray crop but in Sancerre and Pouilly whites and rosés were generally of a high standard in both vintages.

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Pascal Jolivet is Dubai’s leading Sancerre producer and a regular Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé. His non interventionist viticulture (he visitor. Over the last 25 years or so since Pascal started his own is converting all his vineyards to organic) and slow, winery he has achieved global recognition in both the wine press making produce wines which are delicate but mouth filling, subtle and the sommelierie for his supreme expressions of Sauvignon but flavoursome. Blanc. His wines always manage to reflect the unique terroir of www.pascal-jolivet.com

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Attitude Sauvignon | Screwcap AED 90 | 7533

Pouilly-Fumé AED 145 | 7140

Sancerre AED 145 | 7141

Sancerre ‘Les Caillotes’ | Organic AED 148 | 804912

Pouilly Fume ‘La Terre Blanche’ | Organic AED 160 | 15183

Sancerre ‘Le Chêne Marchand’ | Organic AED 175 | 15182

Sancerre ‘Sauvage’ | Organic AED 265 | 106936

Pouilly-Fumé ‘Indigène’ | Organic AED 275 | 106946

Sancerre ‘Exception’ AED 340 | 78276

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Sancerre Rosé AED 140 | 8052

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Attitude Pinot Noir | Screwcap AED 100 | 7860

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Domaine Montagu is a small family owned and run Sancerre concentration balancing the hallmark mineral edge and lean acidity and Pouilly Fumé producer based in the village of Sainte Gemme of the appellations. en Sancerrois. Their wines are modern in style with good fruit

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Sancerre AED 99 | 13617

Pouilly Fumé AED 99 | 13618

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Tucked in the middle of the Sancerre region is the Domaine son, Nathalie and Matthieu. Every single wine of their production Vincent Delaporte, a family business that has passed from father to is harvested on the property that is spread over 24 hectares, rich in son since the 17th century. The winery is located in the charming 75% of the noble and very old variety of Sauvignon, and for the village of Chavignol, also famous for its goat cheese. Today, the rest, of the most delicate and elegant of the red grape variety – the domaine flourishes thanks to the over 30-year-old vocation of Pinot Noir. Jean-Yves Delaporte (Vincent’s son) together with his wife and www.domaine-vincent-delaporte.com

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Sancerre NEW | AED 145 | 17072

Sancerre Cuvée Maxime NEW | AED 170 | 17073

Sancerre Mont Damnés NEW | AED 190 | 17074

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Domaine Pellé is a small but highly regarded producer making Bornées’ is a fabulous example of the value this lesser known AOC predominantly Sauvignon Blanc from the Menetou Salon has to offer. appelation in the Eastern . The Menetou Salon ‘Les www.henry-pelle.com

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Nicolas Joly is one of the world’s leading exponents of biodynamics and is arguably the planet’s most revered site. Joly and the estate in Savennieres which he inherited from his mother picks late and does as little as possible with his fruit in the winery could not have provided him with a better canvas on which to to realise extraordinary, intense and complex Chenin. express his distinct ideas of what a great white wine should be. www.coulee-de-serrant.com The legendary Coulee de Serrant vineyard is an AOC unto itself

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Savennières ‘Vieux Clos’ | Bio-dynamic AED 200 | 12305

Savennières ‘Clos Bergerie’ | Bio-dynamic AED 310 | 12304

Coulée de Serrant | Bio-dynamic AED 500 | 12303

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Fourth generation proprietor and winemaker Gilles Gaudron value for money showing great typicity of both varietal is both charming and disarmingly humble about his wines but and appellation. they are now attracting a growing following in Michelin starred www.vouvray-gaudron.com restaurants across Europe. These Vouvrays are seriously good

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Vouvray Moelleux ‘Les Pierres Rousses’ AED 118 | 15185

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Anyone who believes Muscadet to be a simple, quaffing wine stretches back to the thirteenth century produces Muscadet sur of little pedigree should taste the wines of Chéreau-Carré. On Lie worthy of the name; bone dry, a touch doughy with a hint of the schistous, gravel terroir between the rivers Sevre and Maine saltiness and a beautiful freshness. Bernard Chéreau Carré, whose family’s winemaking lineage www.chereau-carre.fr

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Muscadet Sèvre et Maine AED 45 | 7277

Sauvignon Touraine, Domaine des Caillots AED 51 | 11902

Muscadet Sur Lie, Domaine de Bois Bruley AED 59 | 7278

Vouvray, Domaine de Vaufuget AED 63 | 7526

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Rosé d’Anjou, Domaine Des Nouelles AED 47 | 7527

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From Geneva to Marseille the Rhône River flows from the Alps to Provence, on its banks the wine styles adjust to the climate. Syrah is the Queen of the cooler Northern Rhône, from the granitic steep hills of Côte-Rôtie to the warm terraces of Cornas; here the use of other varietals has been limited to white wine production only. As the Alps and the Massif Central becomes more discreet the valley opens up, RHONE

Return to Contents 129 Today’s consumers are “rediscovering its beauty and variety. The Rhône offers great value approachable wines.

the Rhône is now flowing under the broken bridge its beauty and variety. The Rhône offers great value at Avignon, the climates warms up and here Syrah is approachable wines. The likes of Michel Chapoutier just part of the orchestra directed by Grenache. The drive the region forward as year after year awards and landscape is flatter and often brushed by the Mistral 100 point scores keep flowing in… this year you will wind, vineyards are covered by the famous pebbles of find few new additions from St Joseph and Hermitage Châteauneuf-du-Pape. white as well as the best value Cote-Rôtie in the Gulf.

The Rhône Valley has long been kept in the shadow of the near neighbour Burgundy or the further region of Bordeaux, but today’s consumers are rediscovering

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Since the beginning of the adventure in 1808, 7 generations to the winery expansion in other regions and across have contributed to build one of the finest estates in the Rhone France borders like his tremendous adventures in New World Valley. M. Chapoutier has spread itself across the Rhône region countries, Australia being the most exciting of them all where year after year and has diversified its offering with wines coming the family now owns three estates. The family winery also faced from the best appellations such as Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, radical changes in its winemaking and vineyard management Saint-Joseph, Ardèche, Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Châteauneauf- approach when Michel converted the entire estate to biodynamic du-Pape, Banyuls, and Roussillon. Today, M. Chapoutier is the farming. Michel also introduced the brail language on the labels biggest estate owner within the Hermitage appellation. Michel and he had a strong input on the creation of the Best French Chapoutier took over the direction of the winery in 1990, which Student Challenge. is still presently independent and family owned. His dynamism led www.chapoutier.com

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Côtes du Rhône Blanc 'Belleruche' AED 65 | 11918

Condrieu 'Invitare' | Bio-dynamic AED 285 | E0098 Ermitage de l'Orée | Bio-dynamic FWL* | 12590

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Tavel Rosé AED 90 | 11919

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Côtes du Rhône Rouge 'Belleruche' AED 69 | 11917

Crozes-Hermitage 'Les Meysonnieres' | Bio-dynamic AED 115 | E0102

Crozes-Ermitage 'Les Varonniers' | Bio-dynamic AED 260 | 1226612 Saint-Joseph 'Les Granits' | Bio-dynamic FWL* | 12019

Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'La Bernardine' | Bio-dynamic AED 225 | E010401 Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Croix de Bois' | Bio-dynamic FWL* | 13840 Côte-Rôtie 'La Mordorée' | Bio-dynamic FWL* | 12591 Ermitage 'Le Méal' | Bio-dynamic FWL* | 12592 Ermitage 'Le Pavillon' | Bio-dynamic FWL* | 12593 Ermitage 'L'Ermite' | Bio-dynamic FWL* | 12594

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Banyuls, Terra Vinyas | 37.5cl AED 90 | E011198-6

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Because there are no grand wines without equally fine grapes, appellation of origin. Viticultural practices are based on respect the cultivation and nurturing of the vine is at the heart of for the environment, meeting ‘Certified Organic’ standards in the philosophy at Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné. Throughout most areas. Precision in winemaking and viticultural practices the entire year the utmost care to every minute detail of our aim to reveal the essence of the terroir in the highest purity. The viticulture is taken, that each vine may nurture and ripen its wines are defined not only by their identities but also by their grapes in an ideal condition. Thus, importing every nuance of balance, their complexity and their longevity. the terroir into the wine. The true richness of the wines lies in www.jaboulet.com the diversity of terroir, and each wine must reflect its unique

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Côtes du Rhône Blanc ‘Parallele 45’ AED 70 | 8095

Hermitage Blanc ‘Chevalier de Sterimberg’ AED 285 | 78286

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Côtes du Rhône Rouge ‘Parallele 45’ AED 84 | 6910

Crôzes Hermitage ’Les Jalets’ AED 118 | 8814

Gigondas ‘Pierre Aiguille’ AED 135 | 6912 Hermitage ‘La Petite Chapelle’ FWL* | 97936 Hermitage ‘La Chapelle’ FWL* | 6913

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Muscat de Beaumes de Venise Vin Doux Naturel AED 96 | 6951

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If Panini decided to sell stickers with famous wine names rather rewarding old crooners, they will reward the patient mind. than football players, then if it came to Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Now, not all of us have been blessed with the capacity to wait Beaucastel would be the one that every one of us would be decades before popping a cork; this is why you will also find some running after, and, Homage a Jacques Perrin the one that most interesing back vintages within our fine wine list.... of us would be willing to give away our whole sticker collection www.beaucastel.com to get hold of! Beaucastel wines are no young charmers but

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc | Organic AED 490 | 1319912

RED Châteauneuf-du-Pape | Organic FWL* | 740027 Châteauneuf-du-Pape ‘Hommage A Jacques Perrin’ | Organic FWL* | E0504

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Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe is the family’s cradle and heart, but du-Pape and five to white. On this site, the Brunier family has for also the standard-bearer and flagship of Les Vignobles Brunier. over a century been making red and white Châteauneuf-du-Pape Situated since its origin on Plateau de La Crau, in the southeast of wines that are heavily influenced by their terroir é the rampart the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, the estate has grown, developed behind which the family protects each vintage from the onslaught and matured on this vast stony terrace which, generation after of outrageous modernity. generation, has imparted all of its character. Of the 173 acres that www.vieuxtelegraphe.com form the domaine today, 65 are dedicated to red Châteauneuf-

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc | Organic AED 300 | 876512

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Le Pigeoulet des Brunier, Vin de Pays de Vaucluse | Organic AED 80 | 72626

Châteauneuf-du-Pape | Organic AED 385 | 726110

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As described by someone with a great fondness for the place, “Les pulled up: in so doing, the team listened to what the terroir told Pallières is a wonderful vine garden that clings to the rear of the them, but also made room for a winery tailored to the style of Dentelles de Montmirail limestone cliffs”. A garden created and wines they wanted to craft. Four years later, the new vat room cultivated by the same family for centuries, where livestock farming was built. It carefully respects their philosophy of gravity intake and olive trees gradually gave way to vines. In 1998, opportunity and of giving each parcel’s grapes very specific care, so that their called for the Brunier brothers and Kermit Lynch, and they became diverse characters are reflected in bottle. They have now found the owners of this superb locale, planted with Grenache, Syrah, Les Pallières’ style é imposed by the landscape, by the influence of Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Clairette and Bourboulenc. Thus did the trio this very singular exposure, by the limestone scree that has rolled cement an association begun 20 years earlier, when the first cases off the Dentelles’ foothills, mixed with sandy-clay soil in which the of Vieux Télégraphe were imported to America. Les Pallières was roots of the very old vines tap their resources. At once gutsy and for them a new place with a new climate and exposure é a new elegant, warm and mineral, this is a consummate Gigondas made terroir, in effect, but what charisma! The first years were naturally for ageing. devoted to restoring the vineyard. Nearly five acres of vines were www.brunier.fr

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Gigondas ‘Les Terrasses du Diable’ | Organic AED 180 | 13601

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“Château La Nerthe is one of the oldest (16th century) and largest Pape, including 10% of White varieties. The famous pebble stones estate of Châteauneuf-du-Pape; its luxury offering, Cuvée des making this corner of the Southern Rhone so unique dominate Cadettes, is one of the finest wines on planet Earth.” Robert the terroir. After being among the very first wineries to introduce M. Parker, July 2006 2013 marks the 120th anniversary of Les new oak barrels in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, La Nerthe continues Cadettes, the historic plot planted with Grenache in 1893. It’s to innovate by systematically co-fermenting the numerous grape also their 15th year of Organic Certification. Chateau La Nerthe’s varietals to achieve balance, elegance and complexity. Three words South facing, single old vine vineyard of 220 acres is a rare field that have always described the wines of Chateau La Nerthe! blend of all 13 grape varieties allowed within Chateauneuf-du- www.chateau-la-nerthe.com

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc | Organic AED 210 | 1457611

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape | Organic AED 200 | 1396510

Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'Les Cadettes' | Organic AED 480 | 1379706 Châteauneuf-du-Pape | 1.5L | Organic FWL* | 1457709

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For over 140 years the Ogier family have been based in Under the protection of centenarian ramparts, sheltering the Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This wine offers all you expect from the barrels Ogier has been ageing fine Rhone valley wines for over south Rhône, big and juicy. As the tradition of the Rhône dictates one and a half centuries. they still use demi-muid barrels (600 liter), these allow for a more www.ogier.fr mild oak ageing as opposed to the regular Bordeaux barrels.

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Clos de L’Oratoire, Châteauneuf-du-Pape AED 195 | 72606

Clos de L'Oratoire "Les Choregies", Châteauneuf-du-Pape NEW | AED 445 | 1339610

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Rene Rostaing

The Côte-Rôtie Appellation has a remarkable variety of different non-interventionist, so that each glass of wine reflects the typicity terroirs. The soil is mostly mica-schist, but this is enriched in that they’re looking for. Rostaing’s winemaking is a mix of tradition different lieux-dits by silex, clay, limestone and iron oxides. and modernism. The part of new wood remains minimal so that Domaine Rostaing is committed to bringing out the character of it does not interfere with the terroir nor alter the fruit purity. The these terroirs, in all their complexity, in its different cuvées. The La limited yields guarantee wines its constitution and richness, savour Landonne cuvee will introduce wine-lovers to the uniqueness and and elegance that we invite you to discover! surprising diversity of Côte-Rôtie soils that benefit from exceptional www.domainerostaing.com exposure. The approach to winemaking here is straightforward and

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Condrieu ‘La Bonnette’ AED 360 | E037712

RED Côte-Rôtie ‘Cuvée Classique’ FWL* | E0375 Côte-Rôtie ‘La Landonne’ FWL* | E0376

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It is a long time since the Popes were living in Avignon, exactly in Bordeaux), the domaine has been rejuvenated from the cellar to the same length of time that Domaine des Senechaux has been the vineyards, the old beauty is back. producing noticeable wines from Chateauneuf-du-Pape! Owned www.lynchbages.com since 2006 by the Cazes family (owners of Chateau Lynch-Bages

RED Châteauneuf-du-Pape AED 230 | 1218211

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For centuries, dry rosé wine has been a staple in the south of France, where it is embraced as the best lunchtime, seaside, and all-occasion wine. Particularly in the coastal Provence region, the heart of the world’s dry rosé production, a passion for dry pink permeates the culture. Provençal citizens know from centuries of winegrowing history that vin rosé pairs with all the foods they like, any time of year. In fact, French rosé outsells white wine in France. PROVENCE

Return to Contents 141 Provençal citizens know from “centuries of winegrowing history that vin rosé pairs with all the foods they like, any time of year. In fact, French rosé outsells white wine in France.

GERARD BERTRAND

However, some consumers still equate pink with sweet, So what is a true rosé? First, rosé is a category of wine based on past encounters with sugary White . – just as white and red are categories. It takes its name Yet, as rosé experiences a global rebirth and wine from the French word for pink. Even within a single consumers become more knowledgeable, Gulf wine wine-producing region, such as Provence, rosés will drinkers are discarding the misperception that dry display a range of colors, textures, and flavors. Yet all rosé wines are the same as sweet blush wines. They’re Provence rosés have some common characteristics: on discovering the joy of what some call the world’s most the palate they tend to be fresh, crisp, bright, and dry. versatile wine.

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Caves d’Esclans owner Sacha Lichine plays an important role in category by enhancing awareness levels about how great Rosé can making an impact on how the world has changed relative to the be, enjoyed and appreciated in terms of food pairing possibilities way wine is made and, to a certain extent, consumed. Ranging extending beyond aperitif oriented dishes. It has set an important from New World wines from France in addition to a new line, new standard that has given journalists, the trade and consumers a Sacha Lichine Selections is crafted to appeal to today’s discerning new way to consume and truly appreciate outstanding Rosé wines. value consumer. The Whispering Angel has reinvigorated the Rosé www.chateaudesclans.com

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Whispering Angel Rosé, Côtes de Provence AOP AED 115 | 11922

Château d’Esclans Rosé AED 135 | 11923

Château D'Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé, Magnum NEW | AED 230 | 11990

Château D'Esclans, Les Clans AED 350 | 12136

Château D'Esclans, Garrus AED 560 | 12137

Château D'Esclans, Esclans | 3L NEW | AED 570 | 15416

Château D'Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé | 6L NEW | AED 1690 | 17145

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Stephen Cronk had been in the corporate world for 15 years and between them, headed south to a small village called Cotignac, in in August 2008 turned down a promotion that would have meant the heart of Provence. more money but also more stress, longer hours and less time with Stephen then set up a small wine business with the principle his young family. He had been talking about moving to France to objective of making a Provence rosé that would become regarded as make wine for some time and this was the moment he’d been one of the best from the region. In order to achieve this aim, he put waiting for to put the plan into action. together a highly experienced winemaking team (French and British) and Mirabeau is now being sold in 6 countries and has already A year later in August 2009 the Cronks, with their possessions earned acclaim from some of the world’s toughest wine journalists. packed up on the back of a truck and with barely a word of French www.mirabeauwine.com

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Mirabeau Rosé AED 66 | 15028

Mirabeau Pure NEW | AED 85 | 17134

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Minuty is a family estate since 1936 managed today by François “ Côtes de Provence” Rosé wine, the policy of quality followed and Jean-Etienne Matton, the third generation of the family. The by the family has led Minuty to stand among the best of the Château is located in Provence, more precisely on the Saint-Tropez Provence’s region and to gain a national and international peninsula, a region much visited by European holidaymakers popularity. during the summer. Today, Minuty is the foremost producer of www.chateauminuty.com

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Chateau Minuty, M de Minuty NEW | AED 75 | 10839

In Provence, a few miles away from Nice, Monaco and Saint temperate mediterranean climate and the sea in close proximity. Tropez, this century old wine growing estate is classified Côtes de The estate is organic certified by Ecocert. Provence and covers a total of 100 acres. It benefits from a unique www.lesvalentines.com geographical combination, bringing together shaley soils, the

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Chateau les Valentines Rosé NEW | AED 95 | 15459

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The 17th-century Miraval estate is located in the Var region of strawberry and stone fruit, with delicate floral touches. Great Provence, and was bought by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in 2009 palate texture, with soft tangerine and peach notes joining layers and extensively renovated. With winemaking expertise from Perrin, of berry fruit the first modern vintage was released in 2012, and was met with www.miraval-provence.com wide acclaim. A beautifully pale pink colour, with a nose of wild

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Miraval Rosé, Cotes De Provence AOP NEW | AED 107 | 17106

Baron Gassier rosé is made from the Gassier know-how and winters, early spring and moderate summers : the sun's continuous outstanding terroir at the foothills of Sainte Victoire Mount. This but the beneficial action of the mistral wind ensures the vines Côtes de Provence vineyard, located just few miles away from Aix produce fully mature grapes. en Provence is considered as one of the most natural in France. www.advini.com Here the grapes benefit fully from the Mediterranean climate: mild

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Domaine Baron Gassier, Cotes De Provence AOP AED 68 | 15459

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Perhaps the greatest source of wines which over-deliver for their price, the South of France encompasses a vast swathe of land from the Alpes Maritimes in the East to the Pyrenees and the Atlantic Ocean in the West. The powerhouse of this region is the Languedoc – the single biggest wine producing region in the world. Its varied soils, reliable Mediterranean summers and varied terrain make this something of a grape grower’s paradise; a region that can produce excellent every day PROVENCE LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON

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CEDRIC DUQUENOY AND XAVIER ROGER, WINEMAKER, CUVÉE SABOURIN GERARD BERTRAND

drinking wines like the outstanding Cuvée Sabourin, pure expressions of local terroirs like Gerard Bertrand’s Grenache based Tautavel and iconic fine wines such as Baron Philippe de Rothschild’s Baron d’Arques and the ‘first growth of the South’, Mas de Daumas Gassac.

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Cuvée Sabourin is MMI’s ever popular own label offering fantastic grapes each year from his loyal list of local growers to enable his varietal character and outstanding value for money. Alain Grignon team of winemakers to make such good quality wine. knows the region superbly well and is able to get the very best

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Sauvignon Blanc, Côtes de Gascogne IGP | Screw cap AED 36 | 11532

Chardonnay, Pays d’Oc IGP | Screw cap AED 36 | 11355

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Rosé, Pays d’Oc IGP | Screw cap AED 36 | 13686

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Pays d’Oc IGP | Screw cap AED 36 | 11356

Syrah, Pays d’Oc IGP | Screw cap AED 36 | 11357

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The Roussillon history is complex, compelling and at times has de Bila Haut. Syrah, with its savage aromas of scrub and spice, been quite violent. Teraces on stony soil, with a rich geological Grenache, so full of surprises and , for mineral wines with background and a climate that man has adopted for his crops. The crispy tannic notes. Roussillon was bound to attract Michel Chapoutier’s attention and www.chapoutier.com he has three varietals growing on the land covered by Domaine

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Banyuls, Terra Vinyas | 37.5cl AED 90 | E011198

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The LGI team produce distinctive regional wines that over-deliver at www.lgi-wines.com the price point and provide quality everyday drinking

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La Campagne Chardonnay, Pays D’Oc IGP | Screw cap AED 43 | 9904

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Cuvée de Richard Rouge, Pays d’Hérault IGP | Screw cap AED 34 | 7168

La Campagne Merlot, Pays d’Oc IGP | Screw cap AED 43 | 71746

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The wines from Pays d’Oc are mixing the exceptional diversity of traditional maturing in the company’s cellars, the aromatic richness the terroir and the know-how of Baron Philippe de Rothschild. The of the varieties makes unique wines combining pleasure, quality new Cadet d’Oc varietal wines benefit from the Baron Philippe and accessibility ata an attractive affordable price. de Rothschild expertise. Thanks to a rigorous parcel selection, www.bpdr.com a regular follow-up by the oenologists and a meticulous and

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Cadet d’Oc Barbacchus Sauvignon Blanc, Pays d’Oc IGP | Screw cap AED 50 | 14566

Cadet d’Oc Barbacchus Chardonnay, Pays d’Oc IGP | Screw cap AED 52 | 14565

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Cadet d’Oc Barbacchus Merlot, Pays d’Oc IGP | Screw cap AED 50 | 14564

Cadet d’Oc Barbacchus Cabernet Sauvignon, Pays d’Oc IGP | Screw cap AED 50 | 14563

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The Domaine de Baron’arques was purchased by the Baronness wine is 2003 and has been produced every year since then. The Philippine de Rothschild and her two sons in December 1998. The AOC Limoux requires that the wine be composed of at least Rothschild team pulled up 31 hectares out of 36 of the vines, did 45 percent Merlot and blended with two Mediterranean grape a thorough soil analysis, and replanted the vines according to the varieties, but the wines of the Domaine de Baron’arques usually soils that best suited them. The earliest vintage of the signature have five or six varietals.

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Situated in the foothills of the Pyrenees, surrounded by its equipment and technology. Gayda’s quest towards an organic vineyards, Domaine Gayda is a new destination in the Languedoc, viticulture is driven by their respect for the natural environment 25km south west of Carcassonne, in the village of Brugairolles. and to offer a wine of outstanding quality. Domaine Gayda is a Domaine Gayda has a passion for the traditional ‘cépages’ grown fully organic vineyard with certification for their Figure Libre range across the many diverse soils and climates of their vineyards complete by 2012. The other wines will follow as they continue to situated throughout the Languedoc, giving “Provenance” to all fulfill the necessary requirements. their wines. While the grapes are rooted in tradition, the winery www.gaydavineyards.com itself is all about the new, with investments in all the latest

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Flying Solo Grenache Blanc Viognier, Pays D’Oc IGP | Screw cap | Organic AED 42 | 14975

Figure Libre Freestyle Blanc, Pays D’Oc IGP | Organic AED 77 | 14977

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Flying Solo Grenache Noir Syrah, Pays D’Oc IGP | Screw cap | Organic AED 42 | 14974

Figure Libre Freestyle Rouge, Pays D’Oc IGP | Organic AED 79 | 14976

Figure Libre Cabernet Franc, Pays D’Oc IGP | Organic AED 105 | 14978

Chemin de Moscou, Pays D’Oc IGP | Organic AED 150 | 14979

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As one of the foremost winegrowers in Languedoc Roussillon, Bertrand was named European Winery of the Year in January 2012 Gérard Bertrand crafts his wines with passion and a deep by the US magazine Wine Enthusiast and Red Winemaker of the understanding of the wine regions of the South of France. By Year in September 2012 by the International Wine Challenge, one constant attention to the vines and an uncompromising quest for of the greatest wine competitions in the world. excellence, Gérard Bertrand makes wines of character that are www.gerard-bertrand.com widely appreciated among connoisseurs all over the world. Gérard

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Muscato 10, Pays d’Oc IGP AED 56 | 13611

Domaine De L’Aigle, Chardonnay, Limoux AOP AED 109 | 15056

Cigalus Blanc, Aude Hauterive AOP | Bio-dynamic AED 190 | 13612

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Gris Blanc, Pays d’Oc IGP AED 57 | 12858

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Réserve Spéciale Pinot Noir, Pays d’Oc IGP AED 61 | 102146

Domaine de Villemajou, Corbières Boutenac AOP AED 110 | 15055

Cigalus Rouge, Aude Hauterive AOP | Bio-dynamic AED 190 | 12527

Gérard Bertrand Clos d'Ora | Bio-dynamic NEW | AED 1,100 | 1747912

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Recognising the importance of innovation in an increasingly an elegant strawberry and grape nose. It is both full and balanced varied wine industry, Sacha Lichine has developed a line of New and has a fresh finish. This wine is dry. The pressing is direct and World styled French wines, focused on the traditional varietals made carefully while aged with a bâtonnage ( lees stirring). from the Languedoc. Single Blend has a bright, blush color with www.sachalichine.com

ROSÉ Single Blend Grenache | Screw cap AED 56 | 15222

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Mas de Daumas Gassac is a family owned vineyard in the acres) of uncloned and rare vines giving very low yields around 35 Languedoc. Originally founded by Véronique and Aimé Guibert hectolitres per hectare. The Gassac valley has a cool Microclimate in the early 70's, Mas de Daumas Gassac is now run by Samuel, influenced by several natural springs and the nearby hills and sea. Gaël, Roman and Basile Guibert. The Domaine produces two great No chemical fertilizers or any other synthetic products are used wines to lay down, the red and white Mas de Daumas Gassac, at Daumas Gassac. The Mas de Daumas Gassac rouge has been and also vinify and produce the Gassac Classic and Pont de Gassac described as ‘the first growth of the South’. labels. The Grands Crus Mas de Daumas Gassac come exclusively www.daumas-gassac.com from a unique terroir similar to Burgundy – 50 hectares (125

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Moulin de Gassac Pont de Gassac Blanc, IGP Pays d'Herault NEW | AED 80 | 16779

Mas de Daumas Gassac Blanc, IGP Pays d'Herault NEW | AED 240 | 1581113

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Moulin de Gassac Pont de Gassac Rouge, IGP Pays d'Herault NEW | AED 80 | 16778

Mas de Daumas Gassac Rouge, IGP Pays d'Herault NEW | AED 240 | 1581012

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Maurice Jeanjean launched his wine business in 1870, involving evolved from a family culture to that of an entrepreneurial business his whole family in the adventure. Five generations of Jeanjean by involving all its team in a shared goal : make the Languedoc men and women have shared the same passion for the Languedoc flag fly high. The family members and their ambassadors take terroir and quality wines. It has taken the total commitment of enormous care of the wines of the Vignobles Jeanjean and those a family absolutely dedicated to wine to ensure that the huge of their wine making partners whose talents cover the Languedoc’s diversity of the Languedoc could have a place in the cellars and best terroirs. on the tables of the whole world. The Jeanjean philosophy has www.jeanjean.fr

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Château St Didier Parnac, Cahors AOP AED 69 | 75906

Les Hauts de Castelmaure, Corbières AOP AED 75 | 11924

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Halfway between the medieval city of Carcassonne and the old old “Langue d’oc” (Occitan), which means both “house” and Roman port of Narbonne, the Domaine L’Ostal Cazes within the the “family group” living in it. Brought to life again in 2002 by appellation Minervois la Livinière, lies at the foot of the Montagne Jean-Michel Cazes, owner of Chateau Lynch-Bages, the vineyard is Noire in a magnificent region, the cradle of grand terroirs. The located on the foothills of the Montagne Noire. area derives its name from the term “ostal” stemming from the www.lostalcazes.com

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Located between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean, in Cazes has become a byword for quality over the past fifty years. Rivesaltes, Cazes is in the heart of the Roussillon. They are a family Whilst remaining vigilant on the excellence of its wines produced company created in 1895 and thier values are incontestably related from low yielding vines, Cazes entirely converted their 220 hectare to the wine world: know-how, respect and control of the soil have estate to comply with organic and biodynamic viticulture in 1997. been transmitted through several generations. A true pioneer in www.cazes-rivesaltes.com the production and the marketing of high-quality Roussillon wines,

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Domaine Cazes, Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP | Bio-dynamic AED 115 | E040303-6

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‘I love German wines but they just don’t seem to sell’; the perennial lament of many of us in the wine trade. We are delighted to report, therefore that German wines have enjoyed something of a renaissance in RHEINGAU MOSEL the last year in Dubai with significant growth in the NAHE RHEINHESSEN amount of listings granted to German wines and the amount of wine consumed. The reason is simple; we have been able to offer well priced and packaged, approachable and fruit driven wines at sensible prices.

Return to Contents 161 This year we add a cracking, “off dry Riesling aptly named ‘Cliffhanger’ for the vertiginous slate based vineyards of the Mosel from which it comes.

Prinz von Hessen’s H Estate Rheingau Riesling, Deep variation is not something that fazes the best Roots Rheinhessen Riesling (a new portfolio addition producers in this cool part of Europe and we are very in 2013) and St Urbanshof Qba Mosel Riesling are happy with the quality we are receiving. great examples of this trend and this year we add a cracking, off dry Riesling aptly named ‘Cliffhanger’ for the vertiginous slate based vineyards of the Mosel from which it comes.

Following a stellar 2012 vintage, 2013 posed more challenges for German winemakers but vintage

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“It was, and still is, a big challenge for us to bring 800 years of is to earn global recognition for his Riesling and his estate, and to family tradition together with today‘s modern wine demands create wines in the Rheingau reflecting the terroir of the estate’s in a harmonious way, so that they strengthen each other“, says vineyards, with an unmistakable style. “Quality begins in the Donatus Prinz von Hessen. This interaction is reflected through vineyard!“ Guided by this philosophy and with a sharp focus on a the entire Prinz von Hessen estate. While the wines, with their clear target – to get the absolutely best out of each grape vine – bright, lively and fresh expression, demonstrate a modern style, the estate practices a future- and nature- orientated viniculture. the focus on Riesling is testament to Rheingau tradition. His vision www.prinz-von-hessen.de

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“H” Estate Riesling | Screwcap AED 83 | 106116

Riesling Kabinett | Screwcap AED 109 | 11864

Riesling Dachsfilet | Screwcap AED 175 | 11865

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Schloss Vollrads is probably the oldest wine estate in the world. through selective pruning, practices ecologically-oriented vineyard A document in the Mainz City Archives shows that on November maintenance, harvests its grapes late and selectively, by hand and 18, 1211, wines were sold from (what is today) Schloss Vollrads, allows its wines to develop with as little interference as possible. to the St. Victor monastery in Mainz. This long tradition is The cellar master strives to retain all the grapes’ natural aromas, enhanced by the most modern technical equipment and minerals, and acids during vinification and to produce fruity meticulous care in the cellars. The estate’s 80 ha vineyards are Riesling wines that reflect their varietal character. planted exclusively with Riesling grapes. In order to achieve the www.schlossvollrads.de highest quality for wine possible, Schloss Vollrads controls yields

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Riesling Spätlese | Glass Stopper AED 150 | E0170

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Weingut Robert Weil was founded in 1875 when Dr. Weil the estate’s founder, carries on the tradition of uncompromising, purchased his first vineyards in Kiedrich, and he moved there quality-oriented practices in the vineyards and in the cellars. The that year. Today the estate is managed with the same spirit of historical manor house, the ultra-modern cellars and the vinothek enterprise by the fourth generation of the founding family. Today stand side by side in a beautiful park – the same synthesis of old Weingut Robert Weil cultivates 90 ha (222 acres) of vineyards and new that is reflected in the estate’s philosophy of winemaking. planted with 100% Riesling. Wilhelm Weil, the great-grandson of www.weingut-robert-weil.com

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Riesling Trocken AED 142 | 7940

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As one of Mosel valleys most renowned winemakers Dr Dirk Richter the cultural heritage and legacy of the unique Mosel-landscape. of Weingut Richter enjoys both the privilege and responsibility Their wines are refreshing, animated and charming driven by spicy of tending some of the World’s best white wine vineyards. On minerality and low alcohol. They are the perfect match for oriental, meeting the man one is struck by the enormous knowledge and the south-east Asian and the light style European cuisine. passion he possesses. Richter wines are proud ambassadors of www.maxferdrichter.com

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Mulheimer Sonnenlay Riesling Kabinett AED 99 | 7620

Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Spätlese Trocken AED 190 | 9152

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Nikolaus (Nik) Weis is heading the third generation of this family of France, California, Canada and the Nahe region in Germany. Estate, founded in 1947 by his grandfather, Nicolaus Weis. Nik grew As president of the Young Winemakers Association of Leiwen, Nik up in the winery and has been involved in all aspects of St. Urbans- has been at the forefront of the movement by a new winemaking Hof from breeding vines at the nursery operated by the winery, to generation to preserve the traditions of German winemaking and cultivating vineyards and making wine. After obtaining a degree in restore German Estate wines to prominence St. Urbans-Hof is a viticulture and at Geisenheim, in Germany, Nik broadened clear leader in innovation and quality. his experience by working and studying in the Champagne region www.urbans-hof.de

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A fourth generation winegrower and merchant, Peter Sichel is The Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling has natural grape sweetness, a member of one of Germany’s most important wine families. fruity and floral aromas and the classic Mosel acidity.

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The Anheuser family has been making wines against the idyllic and pure. Excellent single vineyard are produced but back drop of Nahe’s steep river valleys since 1627. Paul-Christian we have selected two more unusual offerings both of which represents the 14th generation and his approach suggests that offer remarkable value for money; a bright, fresh and floral the family has every intention of continuing for another 400 years. Weissburgunder and a creamy, raspberry accented Pinot Noir Rosé. Vitcultural and vinification practices speak of an inate knowledge www.anheuser.de and respect for the land. The wines are elegant, balanced

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Blanc de Noir Rosé AED 58 | 15326

In the rock and pop scene, “unplugged” means a performance mass production the “unplugged” idea represents an appreciation that allows musicians to reach their audience in a very intimate of manual craftsmanship and for the realisation that not every atmosphere. Without electronic influences or amplification, they innovation and trend automatically makes music better. At Weingut can present their songs in a relaxed and pure manner. In this Tesch, they have transferred this idea to one subject: Riesling. unique atmosphere the audience can enjoy authenticity and www.weingut-tesch.de individuality to the full. In an age of technical reproduction and

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Unplugged Riesling | Screwcap | Organic AED 71 | E0168

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Rheinhessen – currently the most exciting and innovative wine- The wine makers behind DEEP ROOTS belong to the rising stars of growing region in Germany – is bringing a breath of fresh air to the elite and trade under the simple name of “Drei the German wine industry. The top category of wine-growers Winzer” (engl. Three wine-growers). The men behind the name includes Jochen Dreissigacker who has teamed up with two highly are Jochen Dreissigacker, Stefan Winter and Philipp Wittmann. acclaimed wine makers to produce a brilliant Riesling they have called DEEP ROOTS.

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Winemakers have to be crazy, passionate and adventurous to them are quite as stunning. Four friends (Axel Pauly, Thomas produce Riesling in the stony vineyards which stretch from the Ludwig, Sebastian Oberbillig & Markus Berres) who have the same banks of the Mosel River to the precipitous slopes of the valley. passion for wine joined forces to create CLIFFHANGER, a fruit- Cliffs and rough, rocky terrain make this area one of the most driven Riesling with plenty of character and minerals. Taste the spectacular wine-growing regions in the world. There are many authenticity and origins of this unique wine and share our thrill! other places in which it is easier to produce wine but none of

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Vineyards in India range from the more temperate climate of the northwestern state of Punjab down to the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Some of India's larger wine producing areas are located in Maharashtra, Karnataka near Bangalore and

Telangana near Hyderabad. Within the Maharashtra NANDI HILLS region, vineyards are found on the Deccan Plateau and around Baramati, Nashik, Pune, Sangli and Solapur. The heat and humidity of India's wine region dictates many of the viticultural choices that are made

Return to Contents 170 We’ve added over 100 new “labels to a portfolio already brimming with winemaking Grover Zampa use internationalroyalty including Antinori, “techniques and practicesAllegrini, to Alois Lageder, create great wines expressingRuffino andthe Zonin. best of the terroir.

in the vineyards. Vines are often trained on bamboo locations of the Nandi Hills in Karnataka and the and wire in a pergola to increase cover and to Nashik Valley in Maharashtra allowing perfect get the grapes off the ground where they would be conditions for vine growing, Grover Zampa use more prone to fungal diseases. The canopy protects international techniques and practices to create the grapes against sunburn and rows are spaced wide great wines expressing the best of the terroir. Michel to help with aeration between the vines. Irrigation is Rolland, the world famous wine consultant, helps essential in many of India's wine regions and since the Grover create these distinctive and surprising wines. 1980s, drip irrigation has been widely used.

We’re delighted to bring you the wines of Grover Zampa for the first time in Dubai. With their twin

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A passion for wine and respect for traditions have made the under his able leadership. Through his respect for traditions, he dream of Premium Indian Wines come true for Grover Zampa. The carries forward the objective of producing premium quality wine history starts from the 1960s with Kanwal Grover, father of Indian in India. Like his father, who initiated viticulture in India, Kapil viticulture, and is being enriched with every generation. Today, is an innovator. Utilising modern techniques he has significantly Grover Vineyards is managed by Kapil Grover, son of Kanwal upgraded processes in the winery and subsequently, wine quality. Grover. The vineyards have expanded from 100 acres to 400 acres www.groverzampa.in

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Grover Art Collection Chenin Blanc NEW | AED 57 | 15646

Grover Art Collection Sauvignon Blanc NEW | AED 57 | 15645

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Grover Art Collection Cabernet-Shiraz NEW | AED 57 | 15647

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MARCHE continues to grow in popularity around TUSCANY UMBRIA the World and with Dubai enjoying the same trend LAZIO its not hard to understand why. Italy is country of diversity, and this is never more present that in its wines. Crisp, fresh white wines from Alto Adige PUGLIA in the North, right down to beautiful Sicily in the SARDINIA south. Bold and powerful reds from the classic areas CALABRIA of Piedmont and Tuscany and a growing demand for indigenous grape varieties like Fiano and Nero SICILY d’Avola.

Return to Contents 173 Of course, Pinot Grigio continues to lead the way grape is blended with Bordeaux varietals to produce and with stunning examples of Pinot Grigio from the rich, powerful red wines. Also from the classical Porer Pinot Grigio by Alois Lageder and the Sanct region of Tuscany, Chianti Classico, we have added Valentin Pinot Grigio from St Michael Eppan you can Castello d’Albola, a property that is rich in heritage really understand why this grape variety has taken the and winemaking history. world by storm. And who can ignore the remarkable rise of Prosecco?- a global phenomenon and an area For those that are adventurous with their wine where we have strengthened our portfolio with the choices, Italy can offer much diversity, interest and introduction of new wines from Zonin and Scavi & Ray. drinking pleasure outside of the usual favourites. This land of vinous plenty, is waiting to be discovered. In our portfolio we see additions from Rocca di Montemassi in the Maremma, the coastal region of Tuscany where the traditional Tuscan

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LOMBARDY NORTH WEST ITALY PIEDMONT

“My cellar is located in Cocconato d 'Asti, the "Riviera del Monferrato", in Piedmont, one of the best Italian areas for wine production. Experience, respect for the environment, the consumer and the care of the vineyards express the virtues of Dezzani, which has roots in traditions of the past as well as the future and innovation.” --Luigi Dezzani, Owner and Winemaker, Dezzani

Return to Contents 175 Stunning views, food, and wine “are abundant here, in a region full of rich history.

North West Italy is home to some of the best and The climate of North West Italy is relatively mild most well-known wine growing regions, including year round due to the effect of the mountains. Piedmont and Liguria. Stunning views, food, and wine By the coast, rainfall is plentiful as is sunshine on are abundant here, in a region full of rich history. the mountainous slopes, whilst in the valley it is The North West of Italy is mountainous, with the Alps significantly lower with abundant fog. These varied and Apennine mountain ranges influencing both climates help the native grapes of the region to thrive the climate and terroir. The region, bordered by the and achieve their full winemaking potential. west at the Ligurian Sea and the north by France and Switzerland, has very rocky soil and as such, Winemaking in the region is concentrated only a small amount of land is suitable for vineyard predominantly on quality against quantity, and on plantings. The soil that is cultivatable, however, is very local grape varieties. North West Italy has several DOC rich in clay, limestone and minerals which accounts for controlled regions as well as DOCG classifications. the minerality found in many of the wines the region produces.

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The Dezzani family name is held in the highest esteem in the excellence. Today, his grandson and namesake carries on Luigi’s region of Piedmont, particularly among the many growers dotted legacy producing a significant range of classic Piemontese wines around the beautiful hills of Asti, Acqui, Alba and Monferrato with whilst maintaining strong relationships with growers, allowing whom the family share an intimate knowledge and love of the Dezzani to pick and choose grapes from some of the best region. Located in Cocconato d’Asti, Dezzani was founded in 1934 vineyards, acting as negociant for some of the best estates in the by Luigi Dezzani, grandfather of the current owners, Franca, Luigi various DOC’s and also finding time to chair the (of Asti and Giovanni. Luigi’s hard work and dedication to the promotion and Monferrato) Consortium, the youngest person ever to have of Piemontese wines was recognised when he was awarded the served in this capacity. ‘Cavaliere del Lavoro’, Italy’s highest honour for entrepreneurial www.dezzani.it

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Barbaresco DOCG AED 115 | 15105

Barolo DOCG AED 175 | 15106

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In the rolling hills outside the town of Gavi lies the estate of La best terroir for the Cortese grape variety. Three years before the Scolca, which was taken over between 1917 and 1919 by the Gavi was granted DOC status, La Scolca registered the trademark Soldati family. Today the estate is managed by Giorgio Soldati and Gavi dei Gavi in the US, better known as the “Black Label.” Gavi his daughter Chiara, the fifth generation of the Soldati family to obtained DOCG status in 1998. Producers within the commune of own the winery. La Scolca is comprised of 55 hectares of vineyards, Gavi are allowed to label their wines as ‘Gavi DOCG del commune some owned, some leased, but all farmed bio-dynamically by di Gavi’ or ‘Gavi di Gavi’ but La Scolca is the only producer allowed the Soldati team. Some of the vines are more than 60 years old. to use their popular and renowned ‘Gavi dei Gavi’ trademark name The vineyards extend through 11 towns, including the Rovereto to distinguish themselves. commune of Gavi in Piedmont, considered by experts to have the www.scolca.it

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Gavi dei Gavi® ‘Black Label’ DOCG AED 250 | 15136

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Lying in the heart of the Langhe district of Alba and dominated not one, but two Trophies at the International Wine Challenge: by an ancient Cedar of Lebanon tree, the 28 hectare the International Nebbiolo Trophy and the Italian Trophy. Monfalletto Estate is presided over by brothers Gianni and Enrico The family have just completed a huge expansion of their barrique Montezemolo. By no means traditionalists, the Montezemolo cellar and have a newly opened tasting room for visitors to enjoy brothers, aided by Gianni’s children Alberto and Elena, produce the unique, outstanding view of the Estate and the heart of the intense, powerful Barolos that have earned the winery an almost Barolo DOCG appellation. cultish reputation around the world. They regularly score top www.corderodimontezemolo.it points in US publications such as Wine Spectator and in 2006 won

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Barolo Monfalletto DOCG AED 360 | 15094

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Cossetti is a family company with a long tradition established in bottling of the wine. The balance of tradition with innovation allows 1891 and is still run by Clementina Cossetti, great-grandson of Cossetti wines to maintain a constant quality. The Barbera “la Vigna the founder. Among the key factors of the quality of the wines Vecchia” is a great example, made from grapes from vines over produced by Cossetti, there are caring, passion and experience with 30 years old producing a low amount of grapes but of very high which is followed throughout the process, from the vineyard to quality, it is aged partially in big oaks and partially in small barrels. the harvest grapes, from the vinification to aging and to the final www.cossetti.it

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Moscato d’Asti DOCG AED 57 | 13372

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Gavi di Gavi DOCG AED 78 | 75606

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Barbera d’Asti ‘La Vigna Vecchia’ DOCG AED 75 | 10642

Dolcetto d’Alba DOC AED 75 | 75586

Amarte NEW | AED 102 | 17107

Barolo DOCG AED 210 | 75596

Barbera d'Asti 'La Vigna Vecchia' Magnum | 1.5L NEW | AED 225 | 15655

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Established in the early 20th century under the guidance of Alfredo marketing of the wines was taken over by the great Tuscan house Prunotto, the estate soon developed a reputation for producing of Antinori who then acquired the property 5 years later. The outstanding wines. They are considered by many as one of the range has continued to develop under their guidance. finest houses in Piedmont and hav been awarded 11 Tre Bicchieri www.prunotto.it (three glasses) from the famed Gambero Rosso. In 1989 the

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Nebbiolo d’Alba, ‘Occhetti’ DOC AED 130 | 75686

Barolo DOCG AED 245 | 91266

Barolo 'Bussia' DOCG AED 375 | 75696

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Serafino first begin producing wine in 1878 and Cantina Enrico winery has undergone a significant modernisation in the last few Serafino was founded in 1878 in Canale d’Alba, one of the main years and the wines are as good as they have ever been. towns of the Roero district and a farming centre with a long www.enricoserafino.it history that can be traced back to the early Middle Ages. The

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Gavi di Gavi DOCG AED 85 | 106316

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Barbera D’Alba AED 78 | 106336

Barolo DOCG AED 215 | 106326

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It all began with the nickname “Braida”, which was acquired by one of the world’s leading Italian wines. Since 1961 until today the great-grandfather Giuseppe Bologna who was a champion Braida has been the amplified and faithful image of the philosophy in playing “pallone elastico” on town and church squares, a of Giacomo and Anna, their prospect of life, earth, wine and typical sport of the Piedmont region. Giacomo Bologna inherited friendship. Raffaella and Giuseppe Bologna, both oenologists, are both vineyards and nickname from his father, but above all an the third “Braida” generation and are united by the initial dream unconditional love for his land and wine. Giacomo ventured to to elevate the Barbera grape into a noble status which for some produce a Super Barbera, vinifying the grapes into a quality wine would seem to be reserved only for international varieties. At the and maturing it subsequently in French barriques barrels, a practice winery Braida the courage of the young generation is combined unknown to most at that time but widely used nowadays. Bricco with firmly rooted traditions. dell’Uccellone, the flagship wine of the company, has now become www.braida.it

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Barbera d’Asti ‘Montebruna’ DOCG AED 120 | 14293

Barbera d’Asti ‘Bricco Dell’Uccellone’ DOCG AED 335 | 14294

Barbera d’Asti ‘Bricco della Bigotta’ DOCG AED 330 | 14295

Barbera d’Asti ‘Ai Suma’ DOCG AED 400 | 14296

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The story of Martini spans nearly 150 years of Italian passion. From of the most international brands worldwide; reaching 70 countries its birth in Turin in 1863, it took on the world and succeeded. It across all continents. In 1993, Martini Asti received the prestigious became an icon, a symbol for those who love to live their life with D.O.C.G. seal of quality. In order for a sparkling wine to be called style. Martini & Rossi was founded by Alessandro Martini, a skilled Asti, the wine must be made from 100% Moscato grapes grown and respected master herbalist and Luigi Rossi an entrepreneur in the Asti region. The wines are made from grapes that express and successful wine merchant. Their motto ‘Volere é Potere’ the characteristics of a place, the way of life of its inhabitants, and (where there is a will there is a way) set them on the path to the traditions shaped along the years. Within that timeless context, global success. Energy, passion and dedication guided Martini on is a continuously evolving world of quality improvement and its incredible journey from its origins in Italy to New York, , international recognition. Egypt, Hong Kong and beyond. By 1903, Martini had become one www.martini.com

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Asti Spumante DOCG AED 67 | 14412

Sparkling Brut AED 64 | 14410

Prosecco DOC AED 64 | 14610

Sparkling Rosé, Demi-Sec AED 72 | 14411

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The Gancia Estate is located in the heart of and includes Historical Cellars of the House of Gancia are named Underground 2,000 hectares of controlled vineyards, 30 hectares of its own Cathedrals for their unique architecture. These cellars, thanks to vineyards for the production of red & white Piemontese wines. In their beauty and importance, were chosen by Unesco to be included 1865, Carlo Gancia produced the very first Italian Sparkling Wine in their list of World Heritage sites, as a part and within the project and production has now swelled to stand at 25 million bottles of nomination of the wine landscapes of Southern Piemonte. per year across a portfolio including still wines and aperitifs. The www.gancia.it

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Pinot di Pinot Brut AED 82 | 15233

Pinot di Pinot Brut Rosé AED 95 | 15234

Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG AED 95 | 15235

Gancia Asti Millesimato Cuvee 24 Metodo DOCG Classico AED 210 | 15232

Cinzano Sparkling Wine was born in 1840. Francesco Cinzano II French champagne that dominated the wine export market across started sparkling wines production in the Royal Estates of Santa the globe. The result was the birth of the Cinzano Sparkling Wines. Vittoria d’Alba.The goal was to emulate the incredibly popular www.cinzano.com

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Asti Spumante DOCG AED 80 | 15906

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Bellavista is the result of a determined search for perfect Italian is the secret of the complexity, balance and also the longevity of harmony. To realise this dream Bellavista has rewritten the history a style that is evident in every vintage and every variety. To ensure of the area, choosing 190 hectares of vines, some of the best the longevity of this harmony, exceptional raw materials are in Franciacorta for exposure, character and expressive potential. required along with a fermentation process that exalts its qualities. This rereading of this small wine-growing legacy has given rise to Fermentation partially takes place in wooden barrels to guarantee 107 small crus that express the intrinsic personality of the land the long-life and finesse of the base wines. The remuage is done and the most subtle nuances of its character and personality. The strictly by “by hand” and ageing can last for up to 72 months as winemakers then undertook the great adventure of developing in the case of the Bellavista Vittorio Moretti. A “savoir faire” that a oenological style that would establish a new interpretation of has become very rare in the lands that produce sparkling wine, but the art of producing a Franciacorta wine. The Bellavista cuvée are which is applied with great pride and determination by Bellavista. the result of horizontal and vertical blends of over 90 selections www.bellavistawine.it from 107 crus, and are harvested and fermented separately. This

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Franciacorta Cuvée Brut DOCG AED 210 | 15229

Franciacorta Grand Cuvée Vintage DOCG AED 270 | 15231

Franciacorta Grand Cuvée Rosé DOCG AED 315 | 15230

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North East Italy, bordered by Switzerland and Austria to the north and the Adriatic Sea to the east, is a mountainous region that gives way to coastal plains. Most of the area is influenced by the Alps, and the soil of the region is rich, comprising of silt, clay, volcanic deposits, and slate. This region is rich in history, with Friuli and Venezia Giulia being important stops on the Mediterranean spice route and the creation in 1885 of the very first Italian school for vine growing and oenology in Veneto.

Return to Contents 187 The Alpine-Mediterranean climate “allows our grapes to ripen well but also provides them with wonderful minerality and aromas.

In Trentino - Alto Adige, Germanic influences prevail by the mountains to the north, the cooler climates and grapes such as Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, and here are well-suited to white varieties like Garganega Sauvignon are grown and thrive in the warm days and while the warmer Adriatic coastal plains and river chilly nights. Grapes here are grown on the hillsides, in valleys are where the renowned Valpolicella, terraces to produce the best quality. Hillside growing Amarone and Bardolino DOC reds are produced in the techniques are also common in Friuli-Venezia Giulia Veneto region. where the wines often have ‘colli’, meaning ‘hills’ in their names.

The Po Valley covers 57% of the North East of Italy. Protected from the harsh northern European climate

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Zonin could easily be described as one of Italy’s superbrands. It’s are some of the best value wines in our portfolio representing hard to believe that they have remained family owned since they both ‘imported’ grape varieties like Chardonnay and Cabernet were established in 1821 given the international succes they have Sauvignon and wines produced in more established styles from achieved. Their portfolio of wine covers eight distinct regions indigenous varieties, such as Soave and Valpolicella. of Italy covering both traditional and new. The ‘Regions’ wines www.zonin.it

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Prosecco Brut DOC AED 55 | 87416

Rosé Brut Spumante AED 59 | 15224

Prestige Prosecco DOC NEW | AED 78 | 17600

Prosecco, Magnum | 1.5L NEW | AED 120 | 17599

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Regions Soave DOC | Screw cap AED 36 | 8734

Regions Chardonnay, Delle Venezie IGT | Screw cap AED 36 | 8739

Regions Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie IGT | Screw cap AED 42 | 9008

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Lambrusco dell’Emilia IGT AED 36 | 8735

Regions Bardolino DOC | Screw cap AED 36 | 8737

Regions Valpolicella DOC | Screw cap AED 42 | 8736

Regions Cabernet Sauvignon, Delle Venezie IGT | Screw cap AED 36 | 8740

Regions d’Abruzzo DOC | Screw cap AED 36 | 8738

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Col de Salici is the first brand of the Campagna del Vino, created Conegliano Valdobbiadene where the highest quality of Prosecco in 1997; Although Prosecco was not so popular at that time, (the “Superiore”) is produced. This, together with the use of the Giancarlo Notari was able to see potential in it the modern, most modern techniques in the cellar and an elegant packaging, informal, light-hearted Italian drinking style that everyone loves place Col de Salici among the truly great producers for this and enjoys today. The grapes selected for the production all amazing sparkling from northern Italy. come from wines cultivated in the DOC and the DOCG area in www.compagniadelvino.it

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Prosecco Valdobbiadene Spumante DOCG AED 87 | 75886

scavi__ray_prosecco__logo__white_black__19062007.eps The Italian premium brand Scavi & Ray stands for finest Prosecco of Berlin Fashion Week; London Fashion Week; as well as being made of grapes that thrive in the breathtaking, sun-drenched an initiator of design alliances between the brand and inspiring landscape of the Veneto in Northern Italy. The Prosecco Spumante designers or fashion labels, Scavi & Ray cements its place in the is most appreciated for its vivid and fine sparkle and is a product world of fashion, design and style. Born in the Veneto, celebrated of the grape - a white grape variety that embodies the long on red carpets worldwide. wine-making tradition of the Veneto. As a long-term partner www.scavi-ray.it

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Sprizzione RTD AED 55 | 12986

Hugo RTD AED 55 | 13832

Rosato Spumante AED 64 | 13488

Prosecco DOC AED 64 | 12985

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Alois Lageder is a synonym for a sustainable, holistic corporate They are made partly from grapes that are grown and certified philosophy, largely in certified biodynamic viticulture, and also for a Biodynamic, and partly from grapes that are purchased from wide spectrum of cultural and artistic activities. Founded in 1823, trusted local growers. Fidelity to nature and progressive thinking and now directed by Alois Lageder, the fifth generation of family come alive in authentic wines: the end result of a multifaceted, ownership, the winery is situated in Italy’s most northern wine holistic concept grounded in sustainable practice, respect for growing region, the mountainous Alto Adige, right in the middle nature, regard for the environment, and responsibility for the of the dramatic scenery of the Dolomite peaks. The wines of Alois generations still to come. Lageder derive from sustainable, holistic methods of production. www.aloislageder.eu

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Estate Pinot Grigio, Dolomiti IGT | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic AED 85 | 96926

Estate Pinot Bianco, Dolomiti IGT | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic NEW | AED 85 | 17108

Sauvignon Blanc, Südtirol Alto Adige DOC | Bio-dynamic AED 102 | 13627

Gewürztraminer, Südtirol Alto Adige DOCl | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic AED 109 | 96946

Pinot Grigio Porer, Südtirol Alto Adige DOC | Bio-dynamic AED 125 | 96956

Lowengang Chardonnay,Südtirol Alto Adige DOC | Bio-dynamic AED 222 | 102946

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Krafuss Pinot Nero, Südtirol Alto Adige DOC | 75cl | Bio-dynamic AED 230 | 97106

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This is a co-operation beteen local growers and Alois Lageder the result is a compact pair of wines that remain focused and with a goal to produce premium quality wines from a blend of extremely well-priced. Merlot with Cabernet and a Pinot Grigio that offer extra-ordinary www.cantinariff.eu value. This co-operation utilises the strength of all concerned and

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Riff Pinot Grigio delle Venezie I.G.T. | Screw cap AED 59 | 96906

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Riff Rosso Cabernet - Merlot, Dolomiti I.G.T. | Screw cap AED 60 | 96916

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Established in 1907, the San Michele Appiano winery is today 620 metres above sea level with a South to Southeastern exposure. considered to be one of the best wineries in Alto Adige and Italy. The expertise of Master Winemaker, Hans Terzer, led Gambero It presently has 350 members, 370 hectares of vineyard and Rosso to rank him among the ‘Top 10 Master Winemakers in the produces 2.5 million bottles every year. The Sanct Valentin range is World’ in 2000. In the same year the winery itself was named the cru line of San Michele Appiano. The vines are between 20 and ‘Winery of the Year’ by Gambero Rosso, the first time a co- 40 years old and are in the heart of the traditional Eppan white operative was awarded this accolade. wine area. These vineyards are at an altitude of between 590 and www.stmichael.it

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Chardonnay DOC AED 95 | 15118

Pinot Grigio DOC AED 95 | 15119

Sauvignon Blanc ‘Lahn’ DOC AED 120 | 15120

Pinot Grigio ‘Sanct Valentin’ DOC AED 190 | 15121

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Lagrein DOC AED 95 | 15143

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In the heart of the Lugana area on the southern shores of Lake immense complexity and depth, to international acclaim. Along Garda, the winery was established in 1960, when the late Sergio with outstanding red wines, Zenato also produce white wines Zenato and his wife Carla started to create quality wines from that are renowned for their clean and elegant fruit character. Over the local grape variety di Lugana. The Zenato winery the years Zenato have become one of the most respected family now owns 75 hectares in total, 40 in San Benedetto di Lugana owned wineries in Italy, and at the London International Wine and 35 hectares in Sant’Ambrogio, in the Valpolicella Classico and Spirits Fair they were voted among the Top Five Red Wine area. The Zenato name is synonymous with Amarone and they Producers in Italy. have continuously produced Amarone and Amarone Riserva of www.zenato.it

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Lugana Riserva ‘Sergio Zenato’ DOC AED 215 | 15124

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Bardolino DOC AED 69 | 15125

Ripassa’ Valpolicella Superiore DOC AED 149 | 15126

Amarone Classico della Valpolicella 'Sergio Zenato' Riserva DOC AED 620 | 15128

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Owned by the Zenato family, the Santa Cristina Estate is located to prehistoric times. Primarily known for their outstanding Lugana in San Benedetto di Lugana, approximately 25 kilometers west of wines from this estate, the Zenato family also make premium Verona, on the banks of the Lake Garda. The estate encompasses wines using international grape varietals. 40 hectares of vineyards located on various prim sites in the www.zenato.it Lugana DOC production area, some of which can be dated back

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Chardonnay, Garda DOC AED 107 | 15122

Lugana ‘Vigneto Massoni’ DOC AED 115 | 15123

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Sansonina is a large 18th century estate in the Sirmione area, red wine in a zone traditionally known for its whites. The winery which is renowned for the production of Lugana, one of the most was established in the 1990’s under the guidance of Carla and famous white wines of the Lombardy-Veneto region. Uniquely, the Nadia Zenato, with winemaker Silvano Tempesta creating their estate has the area’s only established Merlot vines. It was for this renowned Rosso Veronese from the Merlot grape. reason that in the mid 1990s, Carla Prospero acquired Sansonina www.sansonina.it with the purpose of taking up the challenge of producing a great

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Sansonina Rosso, Veronese IGT AED 330 | 15127 Sansonina Rosso, Veronese IGT | 1.5L FWL* | 15129

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Situated in Valgatara, the centre of the Valpolicella production Giuseppe decided to push the boundaries further and make a zone, the Campagnola winery was founded in 1886 by Carlo Cru of truly exceptional quality. This culminated in an Amarone Campagnola, who initiated a tradition of quality which is of immense character and depth, which he named Caterina flourishing to this day. The founder’s grandson and namesake, Zardini in honour of his late grandmother. This wine has firmly Giuseppe, who now owns and runs the newly renovated winery, established itself as the jewel in the Campagnola portfolio and is has created a portfolio of wines not only from the Veneto but internationally renowned for its quality and character. from regions as far afield as Puglia. His wines represent excellent www.campagnola.com value and quality. Despite already producing a superb Amarone,

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Di Giorno Chardonnay, Veneto IGT AED 40 | 15085

Barocco Chardonnay, Salento IGT AED 44 | 15086

Pinot Grigio, Veneto IGT | 1L | Screw cap AED 58 | 15087

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Barocco Negroamaro, Salento IGT AED 40 | 15088

Valpolicella Campagnola DOC | 1L | Screw cap AED 66 | 15089

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Cantina di Custoza was founded in 1968 by 83 winegrowers and offers great ‘food’ wines, whilst the ‘Val dei Molini’ range takes today has 227 members who contribute grapes from over 1000 its name from one of the most charming valleys in the Veneto hectares of south-facing vineyards, located on the hills and foothills and is part of the Cantina’s ongoing ‘quality project’. The range is south and southwest of Lake Garda. The terrains are glacial completed with the premium ‘Custodia’ selection: the name comes moraines composed primarily of limestone, gravel and sand. The from Custoza’s ancient name as custodian of the territory. climate is mild and temperate. The fresh and fruity ‘Classica’ range www.cantinadicustoza.it

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Garganega Val dei Molini, Garda DOC AED 54 | 15090

Pinot Grigio Linea Classica, Veronese IGT AED 60 | 15091

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Merlot Linea Classica, Garda DOC AED 47 | 15092

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The story of Allegrini is the story of a unique journey. From the debut on the market have succeeded in winning acclaim from both family’s roots as vintners in a small village in northeast Italy, the the public and international critics alike. Then, in 2007, ‘San Polo’ company has grown, through impassioned enthusiasm and in Montalcino: again, Allegrini has risen to the challenge that Italy’s challenge, to win worldwide recognition for the excellence of its most famous wine-producing area inevitably represents, bringing wines. Today Allegrini is a leading wine producer in the Valpolicella together tradition and innovation to create wines of great elegance. Classico area in Veneto and one of the most highly acclaimed Handled with craftsman-like care in a cellar ecologically designed to Italian wine companies in the world. From Valpolicella, the Allegrini minimize energy wastage and the impact on the environment, the Family’s journey led them naturally to found new Estates in Tuscany. grapes preserve the finesse of the fragrances natural to Sangiovese Firstly, in 2001, ‘Poggio al Tesoro’ in Bolgheri: from some 50 confirming San Polo’s credentials as a new and already authoritative hectares of carefully and meticulously tended vineyards, this estate ambassador of Brunello’s aristocratic lineage. produces wines that combine strength and elegance that since their www.allegrini.it

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Soave DOC AED 84 | 13100

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Palazzo della Torre, Veronese IGT AED 135 | 1294309

La Grola, Veronese IGT AED 190 | E036103-6

La Poja, Veronese IGT AED 470 | 13296

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG AED 480 | E0353

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Corte Giara is a collaboration of resources and skills between the wines that offer exceptional value for money. extremely talented people at Allegrini and local grape growers www.cortegiara.com in Veneto. The result is easy drinking and extremely well made

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Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie IGT | Screw cap AED 54 | 7300

Soave DOC AED 54 | 13099

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Bardolino DOC AED 54 | 13293

Valpolicella DOC AED 54 | 13294

Valpolicella Ripasso DOC AED 99 | 13295

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Masi have become a phenomenon in the last few years and have and forest floor it’s easy to see why their reputation is so highly been the go-to guys for many in the wine trade for Amarone. regarded. A must have wine on any decent restaurant list. Their wines are perhaps a touch more traditional than others www.masi.it but once you smell the complex notes of dried fruits, cut grass

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Masianco Pinot Grigio e Verduzzo delle Venezie IGT AED 85 | 9890

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Bonacosta, Valpolicella Classico DOC AED 85 | 9888

Campofiorin, Rosso del Veronese IGT AED 105 | 9887

Costasera, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG AED 300 | 9886

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Four generations have worked at the Pieropan family estate since its founder who, with the force of his sense of vocation, carved out his foundation in 1890, each contributing something different depending own style. A belief in the central importance of the vine, an unceasing on their generation, their knowledge and their entrepreneurial spirit. pursuit of quality and innovative winemaking processes are the key Viticulture and vinification began with Leonildo, a doctor in the small charactestics of the Pieropan identity. Leonildo shares his great love of town of Soave, who, driven by his understanding of biology and the earth with his wife, Teresita, and together they have instilled an chemistry began working in the family vineyards and cellars. His sons, appreciation of their family’s land in their sons Andrea and Dario, who Fausto and Gustavo continued his work with great passion, but the run the estate with their parents. turning point for the estate came with Leonildo, grandson of the www.pieropan.it

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Soave Classico DOC AED 105 | E0354

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Ca’ Bolani is one of the major producers of wine in Fruili and was jewel in Friuli’s wine production sector , with the greatest area purchased by the Zonin Group in the early 1970’s. There are now of vineyards in Northern Italy (550 hectares under vine) - the Ca’ over 550 hectares making a range of the region’s classic grape Bolani Estate is capable of producing both elegant white wines varieties. Restored to its ancient splendour by the Zonin family, and richly-structured reds. the Estate lies in the countryside near Aquileia, famous for its www.cabolani.it wines ever since the time of the Roman Empire. An authentic

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Sauvignon Blanc, Friuli Aquileia Superiore DOC AED 57 | 9881

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Merlot, Friuli Aquileia DOC | 75cl AED 57 | 9882

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The Livon family company is fairly new in terms of production extends from the edge of the Veneto region in the west and the when in 1964 Dorino Livon bought his first vineyard on the hills Colli Orientali del Friuli region in the east with the Moreniche hills of the Collio and gradually added more to that. The farm grew to the North. Each winery is equipped with the latest modern year on year and after Dorino built his own , his two wine making facilities and barrique ageing cellars thus allowing sons joined the business in the 1980’s and started to diversify the wine makers to express the surrounding vineyard’s individual the production of wines. The 263 hectares property, including characteristics to the full. The quality of Livon wines are recognised two wineries, lies between the towns of Chiopris and Viscone internationally and consistently by the Gambero Rosso. on a large plain which is rich in iron and alluvial soils. The plain www.livon.it

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Friulano, Collio Linea Classica DOC AED 90 | 15108

Braide Alte, Linea Cru IGT AED 235 | 15109

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Cabernet Franc Collio Linea Classica DOC AED 90 | 15111

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The Chiopris Villa, acquired by the Livon brothers in 1992 is an the Grave DOC, considered to be one of the best areas in Friuli for important addition to the Livon offering. Located in the foothills vine cultivation as the soil is rich in iron. Each winery is equipped of the Colli Orientali del Friuli, between the towns of Chiopris with the latest modern wine making facilities and barrique ageing and Viscone, the 60 hectare property houses a newly renovated cellars, thus allowing the wine makers to express the surrounding winery and luxury agri-turismo. Valneo and Torino Livon acquired vineyard’s individual characteristics to the fullest extent. the villa with the express purpose of maximising the potential of www.villachiopris.it

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Sauvignon Blanc, Friuli-Grave DOC AED 64 | 15107

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Friuli-Grave DOC AED 64 | 15110

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Located in Rondover, near Porcia, in the most western part of DOC winery for five generations and today Chiara, Anna and Antonio Friuli Grave and central part of DOC Prosecco, the San Simone Brisotto continue to make wine of great character. They are winery was founded in 1915. It takes its name from the 14th promoters of modern viticulture based on low yield of grapes per century chapel that is situated opposite the property. The vineyards hectare. Currently the winery has 55 hectares under vine, with a are located in the Grave DOC area, in the municipalities of Porcia further 40 hectares in the Friuli-Grave area to pick from. and Azzano Decimo. The Brisotto family have now owned the www.sansimone.it

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Prosecco Frizzante DOC AED 69 | 15132

Prosecco Spumante ‘Il Concerto’ DOC AED 79 | 15133

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In 1956 Livio Felluga chose a map as the motif for his wine labels of the region. Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio is considered the top-end to underline a bond with the land that he loved very dearly. He quality benchmark for its category; Terre Alte 2009 has been bought his first plots in Rosazzo and set about tending his rows, awarded Italy’s best white wine of the year; Sosso”, a world-class firmly convinced that the quality he so single-mindedly sought red, represents the estate among the Grandi Cru d’Italia; and came from the vineyard. Today, Livio Felluga is regarded as one of Friulano is Friuli’s signature wine. Livio Felluga’s children are now the seven most influential Italian winemakers. His Friuli Venezia running the estate: the fifth generation goes on. Giulia-based operation is one of the most celebrated winery of www.liviofelluga.it northeastern Italy, a fame that reaches far beyond the confines

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Sauvignon, Collio DOC | Screw cap AED 150 | E0592

Friulano, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC | Screw cap AED 150 | E0590

Pinot Grigio, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC | Screw cap AED 156 | E059106-6

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Vertigo Delle Venezie IGT AED 115 | 105796

Sosso Reserva Rosazzo Rosso, Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC AED 330 | E0593

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Central Italy encompasses the winemaking areas in MARCHE TUSCANY UMBRIA Tuscany, Umbria, Marches, Abruzzo and Lazio. The LAZIO most famous of these and perhaps the most famous of all Italian wine making regions is Tuscany. Tuscany produces some of the great wines of the world in Chianti & Brunello di Montalcino as well as the world famous Super Tuscans from Bolgheri. has a rich, diverse history and origins which can be traced back as far as the fifth century BC. Considered one of

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MARCHESE PIERO ANTINORI AND DAUGHTERS.

Italy’s ‘greats’, Sangiovese is the mainstay in all but To the South of Tuscany lies the region of Umbria - one of Tuscany’s seven red-wine DOCGs. famed for the clean, crisp and fresh white wines from Our portfolio contains some of the greatest names Orvieto and of course the world acclaimed Cervaro in Tuscan wine; Ruffino with premium wines from all Della Salla from Antinori and to the east, Lazio known over Tuscany is partnered with Antinori, one of the for producing Frascati. Along the Adriatic coastline most prestigious Italian wine families as well as the of central Italy are the Marches and Abruzzo regions, historical Ricasoli, known as the creators of the modern both known for making great value for money wines. recipe for Chianti Classico. This year we increase our Our portfolio is enhanced this year with the addition Tuscan portfolio to include two wines from the widely of the Moncaro range of wines all offering terrific respected Tenuta Argentiera from Bolgheri. examples of the regions winemaking capabilities.

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It is almost impossible to put into words the contribution that celebrating 26 generations of being family owned but don’t this dynamic estate has made to the wine industry in general let this fool you into thinking that this estate is only tied up in let alone the Italian wine industry specifically. Their wines are tradion and history. This is arguably one of the most innovative without doubt considered by most to be the benchmarks that and at times courageous wineries in Italy. Italian wines should be judged. The House of Antinori are now www.antinori.it

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Santa Cristina Campogrande, Orvieto Classico DOC (Umbria) AED 55 | 8838

Villa Antinori Bianco, Toscana IGT AED 69 | 6906

Cervaro della Sala, Umbria IGT AED 260 | 7561612

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Cipresseto Rosato, Toscana IGT AED 57 | 7573

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Villa Antinori Rosso, Toscana IGT | 37.5cl AED 65 | 6905

Santa Cristina Rosso, Toscana IGT AED 64 | 9170

Villa Antinori Rosso, Toscana IGT AED 105 | 6904

Marchese Antinori Riserva, Chianti Classico DOCG AED 159 | 75626

Villa Antinori Rosso | 1.5L NEW | AED 215 | 12662

Pian delle Vigne, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG AED 285 | 12624 Guado al Tasso, Bolgheri Superiore DOC FWL* | 75756 Tignanello, Toscana IGT FWL* | 12719 Solaia, Toscana IGT FWL* | 75746

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Founded in 1877 at Pontassieve, Florence, Ruffino is synonymous Territory. Desire to reach excellence through passion and with the story of Tuscan winemaking. Classic wines such as Chianti knowledge, in the vineyards as well as in the cellars. These are the Classico, Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino have always been fundamental values upon which Ruffino, with its Tuscan Estates, the soul of Ruffino’s portfolio. The foresight of the winery and the is built. Six estates located in the best growing areas of Tuscany, desire of new exciting challenges, has also led to the creation of spread over 1500 hectare of land, with 450 hectares under vine. imposing Supertuscans and other wines produced with local and A historic, yet dynamic and modern winery. international grape varieties. Tradition and innovation. Experience. www.ruffino.com

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Ponte d’Oro Galestro, Toscana IGT AED 47 | 2389

Libaio Chardonnay, Toscana IGT AED 60 | 1874

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Ruffino Chianti DOCG AED 55 | 1857

Aziano, Chianti Classico DOCG AED 90 | 3323

Lodola Nuova, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG AED 105 | 3324

Riserva Ducale, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG AED 125 | 1861

Riserva Ducale Oro, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG AED 185 | 1860

Greppone Mazzi, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG AED 310 | 3322

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The Rocca di Montemassi Estate is a historic landmark in the sea breeze not only scents the air but also sweetens the musts; Maremma. It is a place where one can enjoy the renaissance of and where the soil not only nourishes but also warms the roots of rural values as well as a vigorous yet elegant landscape that has the vines. All this contributes to the charm of this Estate, whose no equal anywhere else in the world. Today Rocca di Montemassi roots are firmly planted in the past and whose wines face proudly embodies the soul of the Tuscan Maremma and of its people. It towards the future. is a land full of contrasts and wonders, where the sunlight not www.roccadimontemassi.it only ripens the grapes but also makes the wine gleam; where the

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Vermentino, Calasole, Toscana IGT AED 56 | 9883

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Rocca di Montemassi Focaie NEW | AED 75 | 12765

Rocca di Montemassi Sassebruna NEW | AED 110 | 17604

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Castello d’Albola is an estate that is committed to beauty and the hands of many noble families in Tuscany. The estate covers elegance. Authenticity to Chianti Classico is Castello d’Albola’s 850 hectares in Chianti Classico with 158 hectares under vine at goal. Castello d’Albola captures the essence of the Sangiovese between 400-500M above sea level, with South facing elevation to variety with its often subtle and austere tones, capable of maximize the ripeness of the Sangiovese grapes. delighting all those who care to unlock its fascinating secrets. www.albola.it The Estate dates back to the 12th Century, and has been through

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Castello di Albola Chianti Classico DOCG NEW | AED 85 | 17601

Castello di Albola Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG NEW | AED 130 | 17602

Castello di Albola Accaiolo NEW | AED 305 | 17603

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In the middle of the 1990s, Barone Ricasoli started a huge project Cabernet at the same time. Considering that most of the land was to renew the vineyards in its Chianti Classico land, amounting made up of rock and that the breaking up of the land had to be to 245 hectares. The old vineyards (all planted at the end of the done using ploughs and explosives, the problem of reclamation 1960s and the beginning of the 1970s), were ripped apart by proved to be complicated and hard right from the start. So far 204 Esca, with low densities per hectare and containing all the varieties out of 230 hectares have been replaced in Brolio, using modern belonging to Chianti Classico, but distributed randomly. So an preparation techniques and genetically selected material, all aimed excellent opportunity arose to renew and improve the vineyards, at obtaining long-lived vineyards capable of producing high-quality while introducing international varieties, such as Merlot and grapes. www.ricasoli.it

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Torricella, Toscana IGT AED 120 | E0154

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Chianti, DOCG AED 63 | 110716

Brolio, Chianti Classico DOCG AED 107 | E0147

Rocca Guicciarda, Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva AED 140 | E0152

Casalferro, Toscana IGT AED 265 | E0155

Colledilà, Chianti Classico DOCG | 1.5L AED 640 | 122241

Castello di Brolio, Chianti Classico DOCG | 37.5cl AED 165 | E0149

Castello di Brolio, Chianti Classico DOCG AED 320 | E01480108

Castello di Brolio, Chianti Classico DOCG | 1.5L AED 640 | E015001

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Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC | 50cl AED 210 | 13373

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Castello di Fonterutoli has been owned by the Mazzei family since Belvedere, each one responsible for making unique wines from 1435. Today the estate boasts an area of 650 hectares of which carefully selected clones of Sangiovese that highlight the unique 117 hectares are under vine. The vineyards are divided into four terroir of the land. distinct grape growing areas: Fonterutoli, Siepi, Badiola, and www.mazzei.it

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Tenuta Belguardo Maremma, Toscana IGT AED 300 | E041202

Castello di Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico DOCG AED 290 | E0415 Castello di Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico DOCG | 3L FWL* | E041701 Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi, Toscana IGT (multiple vintages) FWL* | E0418 Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi, Toscana IGT | 1.5L FWL* | E0419 Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi, Toscana IGT | 3L FWL* | E0420

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The Tenuta Argentiera estate is situated on the coast of Tuscany important mining and farming area. Today the Tenuta is jointly between Livorno and Grosseto, about 100km south-west of owned by brothers Corrado and Marcello Fratini, renowned Florence, on the southernmost border of the small but prestigious entrepreneurs from Florence, and Marchese Piero Antinori. The Bolgheri DOC zone. It is part of the former Tenuta di Donoratico owners of this delightful land have paid close attention to its estate owned by the Serristori, an influential Florentine family ecological vocation and landscape. In the Bolgheri DOC zone who were given permanent use of this land by the Medici family Argentiera is both the closest estate to the sea and the highest in in 1512. In Etruscan times marshes, natural springs and silver altitude, stretching from the plains up to the hills. mines (the name “Argentiera” derives from “argento,” Italian www.argentiera.eu for silver) were found on the uplands of the estate making it an

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Argentiera Bolgheri Superiore DOC AED 375 | 15139

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On leaving Valpolicella, cradle of Amarone and Allegrini’s native role played by geographical location (slopes). This is why, at San home, the family passed through Montalcino, to Brunello, and to Polo, they feel very strongly about preserving the natural landscape, their destination: San Polo. The idea behind San Polo was clear: to the specific environment and all its beauty, via the philosophy that maximize the potential of the terroir, make the quest for quality inspires their work both in the vineyards and in the cellar. San a priority beyond compromise and offer our company and the Polo is a place well worth visiting - a tribute to the principles of market another opportunity to expand and develop, thanks to the integration with the environment; vineyards cultivated according prestigious wines of Montalcino. Those who know Montalcino to organic and sustainable farming principles and practices and a understand the importance of the variation in altitude, the cellar dedicated to aesthetes and environmentalists alike. exposure to the sun, the soil composition in the vineyards and the www.poggiosanpolo.com

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Rubio, Rosso di Montalcino DOC AED 76 | 13297

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG AED 275 | 13298

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Bolgheri has been nothing short of a dream come true for into a reality: they produce wines with a distinctive personality, the Allegrini family: a dream of establishing roots in a world- expressing power and complexity as well as elegance and famous area producing wines that capture the imagination of a depth. The Bolgheri project was initiated via a partnership with cosmopolitan clientele. The was, in reality, a journey undertaken Leonardo Lo Cascio, a well-known entrepreneur and distributor in stages, where the exchange of ideas slowly gave way to of Fine Italian wines throughout the United States. After just a sensations, curiosity, learning and a sense of wonder until, few years and a great deal of hard work, Poggio al Tesoro is now finally, a solid, concrete project emerged: Poggio al Tesoro. The a thriving 70 hectare (173 acre) Estate in prime Bolgheri wine- exceptional value and quality of the area, together with Allegrini’s making territory. expertise and experience, has transformed Poggio al Tesoro www.poggioaltesoro.it

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The Poliziano estate was formed in 1961 from an original nucleus in the cellar. Fermentation and maturation are carried out with of 22 hectares and has now reached 200 hectares, of which the maximum attention: the extraction of the polyphenolic 120 are cultivated with DOC and DOCG vineyards. The work substances from their skins takes place in the new cellar in a at the Poliziano estate starts in the vineyards, eliminating the very soft way and the choice of wood is carefully made. The less favourably positioned sites and replanting where conditions Poliziano aim is to produce and market wines which are highly of soil and climate are optimal. The greatest care is taken over representative of their category and which the customer can production; the grapes are rigorously selected at varying stages, easily recognize and enjoy. during ripening, when they are harvested and when they arrive www.carlettipoliziano.com

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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG AED 150 | E0159

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Since 1950, Tenute Silvio Nardi have been working passionately as Montalcino”. This is Tenute Silvio Nardi’s mission explained on the production of prestigious and unique wines. The winery’s by Emilia Nardi. The finesse and identity that Sangiovese grosso aim, both in vineyards and cellar, is to obtain flavour and quality expresses in each vineyard of the two estates, so different in in the wines produced with Sangiovese of the two estates in their soils and climates, are undeniable. Manachiara, exposed to Montalcino. Tenute Silvio Nardi draw their inspiration from the the east where sun rises, offers full bodied and powerful wines. tradition, taking advantage of the research, always trying to keep Casale del Bosco, in the west side where sun goes down, offers intact their farm characteristics. “I want our wines to express the elegant and complex wines. essence of every vineyard in that unique area of Tuscany known www.tenutenardi.com

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Rosso di Montalcino DOC AED 135 | E015602

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG AED 235 | E015799

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | 1.5L AED 500 | E015899

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As reported in the historical archives of San Gimignano, the owned by the family. From father to son, 500 years have passed Baroncini family started producing Vernaccia wine in San and today, in San Gimignano, the Baroncini family, founder of the Gimignano in 1489, thanks to Antonio di Bastiano, man of present firm, still produces wine, as if to testify how time cannot property. Following the usages and customs of that period, his affect traditions. With their wines they look to convey to their daughter Apollonia pursued his work. She married Michele customers and friends their love for the land and the joy of living. Pesciolini, a nobleman of San Gimignano, and thus brought her www.baroncini.it family lustre and land, among which the Torre Terza farm, still

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Baroncini Chianti Messere AED 56 | 15130

Baroncini Chianti Fiasco (Straw Flask) AED 79 | 15131

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The company has three separate wineries, producing over 7 push the boundaries both commercially and viticulturally. Of the million bottles a year, situated in the principal viticultural areas of 1,700ha co-operative, all are controlled using integrated farming the Marche. This allows master winemaker, Giuliano d’Ignazi and methods, a further 60ha are certified organic and 350ha have EU world famous consultant oenologist, Riccardo Cottarella, to create certification for ‘low environmental impact’. Over the years, many a strong point of difference, placing the focus firmly on the wines of the Moncaro wines have won several important awards and and grapes of the Marche region. Moncaro has made its name accolades such as the ‘Italian White Wine of the Year’ trophy for Le over the years by combining two factors that typify the potential Vele at the IWC Awards. of this exciting region, the quality of its wines and a desire to www.moncaro.com

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Marche Bianco ‘Terre Cortesi’ IGT | Screw cap AED 32 | 15113

Marche Trebbiano IGT AED 35 | 15112

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classica ‘Le Vele’ DOC AED 61 | 15114

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Marche Rosso ‘Terre Cortesi’ IGT | Screw cap AED 32 | 15116

Marche Sangiovese IGT AED 35 | 15115

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC | Screw cap AED 41 | 15117

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These great value wines have been a huge success, offering simple packaging. As such they represent a great option for by modern styled easy drinking wines with eye catching and the glass and banqueting. www.10international.com

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Pinot Grigio, Lombardy IGT | Screw cap AED 38 | 11956

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC | Screw cap AED 38 | 11957

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Schenk wines have an extensive team of viticulturists and analysts price. These wines consistently deliver and never disappoint. who make sure that they produce great quality wine at an affordable www.schenk-wine.com

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Frascati Classico Superiore DOC AED 36 | 3695

Casa del Coppiere Portobello Bianco | 2L AED 54 | 3688

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Chianti Cantina delle Tore DOC AED 45 | 3691

Casa del Coppiere Portobello Rosso | 2L AED 54 | 3687

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Encompassing the areas of Campania, Calabria & Puglia in the boot of Italy as well as the Island of Sicily and Sardinia, Southern Italy offers a diverse range of wines made with indigenous and noble grape varieties. PUGLIA

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Campania, the birthplace of Pizza, is also home to CALABRIA some great wines made from indigenous varieties like Fiano and Taurasi. We are proud to have the SICILY beautiful wines of Feudi di San Gregorio in our portfolio. Founded in 1986, Feudi di San Gregorio is Return to Contents 225 today the symbolic mark of the enological renaissance refreshing glassful. With Argiolas in our portfolio, a of Southern Italy. Sicily, the fictional birthplace of The winery with over 100 years winemaking experience, Godfather, is a small island of impressive diversity. partnering the wines from Sella & Mosca we can offer International varieties such as Chardonnay and diversity and quality from this great region. Merlot work well alongside the traditional varieties of Nero d’Avola and Grecanico. Planeta is a fantastic From Italy’s southernmost regions we have the great example of this diversity. Producing wines in Sicily value wines from Statti, the Feudo dei Baroni Greco since the 1600’s, Planeta champions the diversity of and Gaglioppo, two lesser known grape varieties ones the island with a family of critically acclaimed wines. but with real interest and the signature varieties of Joining them are the great wineries of Feudo Principi Calabria. In Puglia, the wines from Masseria Altemura di Butera and Cusumano, giving us an unparalleled have a true sense of place and are great examples of selection of Sicilian wines. Italy’s other main island, interesting, indigenous grape varieties. Sardinia, is also a great land for viticulture. Here Vermentino for the whites offers a great clean &

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Masseria Altemura is situated deep in the countryside of the refurbishment, involving the land and the buildings that now districts of Torre Santa Susanna and of Oria, in the heart of the represent the heart of the estate’s headquarters. The total area of Salento Peninsula, an area permeated through and through with the property is over 300 hectares – of which 130 (soon to become Mediterranean character and where the light, the breezes and 150) are vineyards and 40 consist of olive groves – thus ensuring the sea coalesce in a unique alchemy. As had been the case with substantial annual production. It is a single holding, restored with Pascotto Carissimo way back in 1222, Gianni Zonin saw in this total respect for the environment and the original architecture. As area – and in Masseria Altemura in particular – the potential for in the time of the Counts Martini Carissimo, it now represents one contributing to the renaissance of wine production in Puglia. There of the flagship estates in Puglian agriculture. thus began a long period of planning followed by one of actual www.masseriaaltemura.it

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Apulo Primitivo - Negroamaro, Salento IGT AED 52 | 15226

Negroamaro, Salento IGT AED 70 | 9884

Aglianico, Salento IGT AED 70 | 15227

Sasseo Primitivo, Salento IGT AED 76 | 9885

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Meaning “tower by the sea,” Tormaresca is an exciting wine influence of the terroir of this special land in new and exciting from the historic Puglia region (the heel of the boot), one of the ways. Native varieties such as Negroamaro and Aglianico most promising regions in southern Italy. Both their estates are are transformed by using the latest in viticultural practices to located within the best areas for high quality production: one maximise ripeness and to increase the flavour profiles of these in the Castel del Monte DOC and the other in the Salento DOC. wonderful native grape varieties. Modern international grape varieties are allowed to express the www.tormaresca.it

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Chardonnay, Puglia IGT AED 63 | 98786

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Neprica, Puglia IGT AED 60 | 98796

Bocca di Lupo, Aglianico, Castel del Monte DOC AED 190 | 98806

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Feudo dei Baroni represents Antonio Statti’s excellent value range range that still emphasizes the high standards Statti sets in its of Calabrian grape varieties Greco and Gaglioppo. Motivated by winemaking, whilst also maintaining traditional wine reflective of the high-quality wines Statti produces, Antonio has developed local terroir. through Feudo dei Baroni an approachable, easy drinking

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Greco, Calabria IGT AED 35 | 15140

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Gaglioppo, Calabria IGT AED 35 | 15141

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Founded in 1986, Feudi di San Gregorio is today the symbolic hand and in the secular traditions of Irpinian viticulture, restoring mark of the enological renaissance of Southern Italy and of a a future to a unique environmental harmony. Today Feudi di culture of drinking; a time of rediscovering the identity of the San Gregorio is - and wants to be more and more - a place of Mediterranean flavours. To protect the tradition while pursuing encounter, of confirmation, of knowledge, of meditation, a all the potential. Enhancing the wines of Southern Italy such laboratory of ideas and culture. as Aglianico, Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo, investing the www.moncaro.com

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Fiano di Avelino DOCG AED 91 | 14254

Greco di Tufo DOCG AED 91 | 14255

Falanghina del Sannio DOC AED 91 | 14257

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Primitivo di Manduria (Puglia) AED 59 | 14256

Taurasi DOCG AED 159 | 14259

Serpico Rosso Irpinia IGT AED 280 | 14258

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In the heart of Sicily lies the Feudo Principi di Butera, in the so typical of the southern areas of the island. The Zonin family, province of Caltanissetta, which is recognised today as one of owners of the Feudo Principi di Butera since 1997, have always the best wine making regions in Italy thanks above all to its aimed to celebrate this unique, sun soaked and perfume rich land production of high quality, prestigious red wines. The 320 hectare by producing world class wines which express the full force and estate also extends into the ancient lands of the Feudo Deliella soul of Sicily. “I am proud that our Sicilian estate is a bastion of and includes over 180 vineyards in an exclusive terroir, thanks quality and the rural way of life, an oasis of the traditions which to the warm and dry climate, which optimises the development we want to defend”. Gianni Zonin talking about the Feudo and perfect ripening of the grapes, a sea breeze which carries all Principi di Butera. its benefits to the vines and the warm, strong sunlight which is www.feudobutera.it

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Insolia, Sicilia IGT AED 65 | E0160

Chardonnay, Sicilia IGT AED 65 | E0161

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Nero D’Avola, Sicilia IGT AED 65 | E0162

Merlot, Sicilia IGT AED 64 | E0163

Deliella, Sicilia IGT AED 250 | E016501

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Established in 1995, Planeta is a Sicilian wine producer built on a in Castiglione di Sicilia, and finally, La Baronia at Capo Milazzo. long agricultural tradition handed down since 1500 through 17 These are the Planeta locations, comprising a total surface area of generations in the area between di Sicilia and Menfi. more than 350 hectares of vineyards. Through its family properties, Today Planeta represents not just one, but six ways of developing Planeta can conduct a virtual journey around Sicily and its greatest the territory, in six different settings. There are, in fact, six Planeta wines. The stages are up-to-date and innovative yet consistent wine producing estates, each one with a specific research and with a historical and ritualistic interpretation that elsewhere has development project. Ulmo at Sambuca di Sicilia, Dispensa at almost been forgotten. Menfi, Dorilli at Vittoria, Buonivini at Noto, Feudo di Mezzo at Etna www.planetawines.com

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Alastro, Sicilia DOC AED 87 | 14150

Eruzione 1614 Carricante, Sicilia DOC AED 125 | 14157

Cometa, Sicilia IGT AED 189 | 14154

Chardonnay, Sicilia IGT AED 189 | 14155

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Rosé, Sicilia DOC | Screw cap AED 70 | 14148

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Segreta Rosso, Sicilia DOC | Screw cap AED 70 | 14149

Plumbago, Sicilia IGT AED 90 | 14151

Merlot Sito dell’Ulmo, Sicilia IGT AED 189 | 14152

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Syrah Maroccoli, Sicilia IGT AED 189 | 14153

Santa Cecilia, Noto DOC AED 189 | 14156

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Passito di Noto, Noto DOC | 50cl AED 180 | 14158

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From day one, the philosophy behind Cusumano has been to reputation for quality, due in part to Diego and Alberto’s setting the emphasise the importance of knowledge of terroir. The winery highest quality standards to every area of production, from vineyard was established in 2000 with brothers Alberto and Diego who to bottle to company identity. Their flagship wine, Noa, was the first were aided by consultant winemaker Mario Ronco and his intimate wine ever to receive a Tre Bicchieri rating by Gambero Rosso on its knowledge of the Sicilian terrain. The locations of their vineyards very first vintage, and the Italian and International awards have been allow for maximum expression of not only the indigenous Sicilian flooding in ever since. In 2013, Cusumano was named ‘Winery of grape varieties, but also classic varietals that, according to Diego, the Year’ by Italian wine magazine Il Mio Vino. evolve to take on their own Sicilian identity. The estate has developed www.cusumano.it

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Insolia, Sicilia IGP AED 59 | 15097

Angimbé Insolia - Chardonnay, Sicilia IGP AED 88 | 15098

Jale Chardonnay, Sicilia IGP AED 189 | 15099

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Merlot, Sicilia IGP AED 50 | 15101

Nero d’Avola, Sicilia IGP AED 65 | 15102

Noa, Sicilia IGT AED 230 | 15103

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Following on the success of the family brand, Diego and Alberto varieties such as chardonnay, Viognier and Cabernet Sauvignon. Cusumano decided to launch the Nadaria brand as part of their The range presents wines which are very approachable, easy portfolio offering. Nadaria’s vineyards are situated in a prime drinking and excellent value for money. The estate is under the location in Sardinia, as part of the ever expanding 400 hectares of guidance of a strong team, rich in experience of the viticulture and Cusumano estate under vine. The purpose of this was to create above all, with a strong passion for winemaking. a range of wines focused predominantly on international grape www.cusumano.it

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Grecanico, Sicilia IGP AED 38 | 15095

Chardonnay, Sicilia IGP AED 40 | 15096

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Sicilia IGP AED 40 | 15100

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Antonio Argiolas established the winery in 1918, committing his involved with the winery for over a decade and is responsible family and descendants to the Sardinian soil when he planted for creating Turriga, which is today considered to be one of his first vineyard in Serdiana. His sons Franco & Giuseppe Italy’s best red wines. The Argiolas winery has always preferred Argiolas, along with their children, now run one of Sardinia’s to concentrate on indigenous Sardinian grape varieties, and finest wineries. Just North of Cagliari, in the beautiful southern they are responsible for a resurgence of interest in Bovale Sardo. Sardinian countryside, lies the Argiolas Estate, known for its The estate comprises 230 hectares and is located in Serdiana, crisp, refreshing white wines and its complex, exceptional reds. Trexenta and Sulcis. The renowned oenologist Professor Giacomo Tachis has been www.argiolas.it

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Costamolino, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC AED 75 | 15081

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Serra Lori Isola dei Nuraghi IGT AED 63 | 15084

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Costera Cannonau di Sardegna DOC AED 90 | 15082

Turriga Isola dei Nuraghi IGT AED 396 | 15083

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Limoncello Benalonga AED 80 | 15153

Limoncello Tremontis AED 145 | 15154

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Situated in the northwest corner of Sardinia, just inland from grapes. The estate were awarded the prestigious Winery of The the pretty, historic port of Alghero, this 1,600-acre property with Year 2013 title by Gambero Rosso, testament to the great work more than 1,200 acres of vines is one of the largest wine estates and wines Sella and Mosca are producing. in Europe. As Sardinia’s foremost wine producer, Sella & Mosca is www.sellaandmosca.com renowned for premium wines made exclusively from estate-grown

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La Cala, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC AED 72 | 106356

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Cannonau di Sardegna DOC AED 65 | 106386

Tanca Farra Alghero DOC AED 130 | 106406

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 237 SERGE HOCHAR 1939-2014

CHAPTER XXIV LEBANON, SYRIA & TURKEY JEBEL-AL-ANSARIYE

At the height of the Romans dominance around BEKAA VALLEY 2,000 years ago the Empire stretched from one end of Europe to the other and from the British Isles to North Africa. With all of the ‘Old World’s’ wine regions to choose from for the construction of their temple to Bacchus, the God of Wine, the Romans chose the Bekaa Valley in what is now Lebanon. The ruins of

Return to Contents 238 It is thought that wine had been “produced in the Bekaa Valley for around 3,000 years prior. Welcome to the ‘Ancient World’ of wine. SAMI AND RAMZI GHOSN, MASSAYA

the temple remain and so do the vineyards. Of course We add to our portfolio this year, the boutique wines vineyards were not a novelty during Roman times. It from Chateau Marsyas in Lebanon and look out oo for is thought that wine had been produced in the Bekaa Domaine Bargylus in Syria further strengthening our Valley for around 3,000 years prior. Welcome to the position in Middle Eastern wines, offering choice ‘Ancient World’ of wine. and quality.

The Bekaa Valley remains an ideal place to grow vines; We add to our portfolio this year, the boutique wines a hanging valley at 1km above sea level with pure from Chateau Marsyas in Lebanon and look out too air, free draining soils, a water supply replenished by for Domaine Bargylus in Syria and a charming, juicy spring snowmelt from the mountains looming on both red from the Cappadocia region in Turkey, further sides and a long, warm and sunny growing season. strengthening our position in Ancient World wines.

Return to Contents 239 Bekaa Valley | Lebanon

Most of the World’s fine wines fall into a classic style but have allowed this rise to prominence. The wines of Chateau Chateau Musar has forged its own. Quite a feat for a winery Musar are truly unlike any others on Earth. Upon release both established less than a century ago far from what most would whites and reds unveil layer after layer complexity which develop consider the world’s classic wine regions, particularly when this with each passing decade. This perennial MMI favourite sees a short lifespan has been punctuated by prolonged periods of war change at the entry level with the Cuvée wines replaced by the and civil strife. A combination of superb Bekaa Valley vineyards, mightily impressive Musar Jeune range; white, rosé and red. tended organically, a hands off approach in the winery and an www.chateaumusar.com utter conviction on the part of successive Hochar winemakers

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Musar Jeune Blanc | Organic AED 83 | 14451

Château Musar Blanc 2005 | Organic AED 180 | 14455

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Musar Jeune Rosé | Organic AED 84 | 14453

Chateau Musar Rosé | Organic AED 140 | 10229

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Musar Jeune Red | Organic AED 84 | 14452

Chateau Musar Rouge 2004 | Organic AED 250 | 14454

Château Musar Rouge 2002 | Organic AED 280 | 10562

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Massaya is more than a wine, more than a business; Massaya the Mediterranean in the prized Bekaa Valley, produces a range of is the embodiment of modern-day Lebanon and a message of unique wines that captures the spirit of the Levant. By delivering sophistication and civilization. Massaya relies on the honesty and top quality wine, Massaya shows that Lebanon is more than news integrity of its people to accomplish its high aims. Encouraging headlines would have the world believe; Lebanon is the magical the individual creativity is essential, quality improvements are its land of Bacchus. crusade. This bijou winery, nestled between the mountains and www.massaya.com

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Classic Blanc | Screw cap AED 67 | 7461

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Classic Rosé | Screw cap AED 66 | 7463

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Classic Rouge | Screw cap AED 67 | 7459

Silver Selection Rouge AED 96 | 7473

Reserve ‘Gold Label’ Rouge AED 210 | 7472

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Deeply rooted in the Levant, the Johnny R. Saadé family translates standards. Located at an altitude of 900 meters, Château Marsyas its passion for vines through the creation of Château Marsyas is a family initiative founded on the search for excellence. The wine in the southern part of the Bekaa valley. Renowned for its wine is made of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot for the red, and culture, this ancient land reveals itself to be an exceptional place Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay for the white. for the creation of a great wine in line with the highest quality

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Marsyas Blanc NEW | AED 113 | 14447

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Marsyas Rouge NEW | AED 163 | 14448

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Typically Mediterranean in style, Bargylus elegantly combines with limestone, allows Bargylus to convey a strong soil identity strength and refinement: it has a strong colour, the range of aroma and an inimitable taste. Stephane Derenoncourt, the well-known is perceivable through the fresh fruit and minerality that translates and celebrated Bordeaux consultant of Domaine de Bargylus, was the very shingly soil. The balance between sweetness, that comes overwhelmed by the beauty of the site and the diversity of soils, and with sunniness and the grapes’ full maturity, and salinity that comes has been working with the Saade family on Bargylus since its inception.

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Domaine de Bargylus Blanc NEW | AED 118 | 14449

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Domaine de Bargylus Rouge NEW | AED 179 | 14450

Turkey is a country of indigenous grapes. Estimates range between modernize the vineyards and cellar. Stylistically Kaya Kapadokia is 600-1200 existing different varieties. In Cappadocia mainly two located between a velvety fruity Burgundy and a hearty Rhône. Has are interesting: "Öküzgözü" and "Bog˘azkere". The family winery a beautiful and dark red colour – coupled with fine exotic scent – Kocabag has been cultivating these and other varieties since 1972. plenty of chocolate,plums and a hint of wild berries. A true gem. The second generation has now invested to expand and

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Kaya Kapadokia NEW | AED 70 | 16829

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GISBORNE New Zealand is probably one of the few new world countries which can plan a long term viticulture HAWKES BAY programme without over affecting its water resource, MARTINBOROUGH NELSON and in the future, this may turn into a big advantage in MARLBOROUGH a world where water footprint is on the rise for every government.

This long and narrow country offers a large array of OTAGO climates, in Central Otago the continental climate accommodates particularly well the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but also Riesling and Pinot Gris. From this Return to Contents 244 New Zealand is probably one “of the few new world countries which can plan a long term viticulture programme without over affecting its water resource.

years additions you will find the beautifully labeled new era where wine production becomes lower than Terra Sancta from Bannockburn (Central Otago), juicy demand? Our new portfolio sees the addition of the and elegant Pinot Noir that had our mouthwatering revered Auntsfield wines, founded by David Herd who and without too much haste after tasting we also planted the first plot of vines in Marlborough back in added the floral and well balanced Pinot Gris. 1873 and now rejuvenated by the Cowley brothers, a truly historical vineyard in a booming region. North of the South Island is Marlborough with its unstoppable Sauvignon Blanc revolution! Marlborough is now in nearly full plantation and whilst vineyards may swap hands from time to time, unplanted areas increasingly become hard to find... So will this consistent trend for Marlborough Sauvignon start a

Return to Contents 245 Marlborough, Gisborne & Hawkes Bay | New Zealand

Lindauer’s international awards and critical acclaim have made it Lindauer has recently had a packaging and logo refresh. The New Zealand’s most loved sparkling wine. Made from the grapes tui features on either side, a nationally recognised bird which of Gisborne, Lindauer Brut Cuvée has received multiple awards represents history and provenance of Lindauer, synonymous with which reflect the incredible quality for the price point. It’s not New Zealand. Known also as a talkative bird, the tui represents just New Zealanders who have come to love Lindauer either. Lindauer’s place as both a social brand and the perfect drink to Now sold in 14 countries, it’s New Zealand’s biggest sparkling make any occasion something special. wine export, with consumers and media all around the world www.lindauer.co.nz recognising the value and quality of Lindauer’s diverse range.

SPARKLING

Sparkling Sauvignon AED 57 | 13153

Brut NV AED 57 | 13151

Brut Rosé AED 57 | 13152

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Oyster Bay is one of the pioneers of sustainable viticulture in define the very stature and style of New Zealand wines and has New Zealand and produce elegant, assertive wines from some of become the most successful New Zealand super-premium brand the best vineyards in the Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay regions. internationally. From its very first vintage in 1991, Oyster Bay has continued to www.oysterbaywines.com

SPARKLING

Brut AED 99 | 14397

Brut Rosé AED 99 | 14398

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Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 79 | 7920

Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 79 | 7919

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Merlot | Screw cap AED 86 | 7922

Pinot Noir | Screw cap AED 100 | 7921

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The story of Craggy Range began with the desire to create a regarded as New World classics.The two men made an important legacy. When businessman Terry Peabody visited New Zealand in decision from the beginning – to pursue the Single Vineyard 1997, he was introduced to Master of Wine, Steve Smith. Terry philosophy of winemaking – to select and source the best land and sensed a new and exciting possibility in New Zealand, a potential vineyards in the country, and to plant the vines perfectly suited to he hadn’t seen elsewhere. The exceptional climate and the spirit that soil and climate. Rich, red varieties in the warmer Gimblett of the people aligned with his own philosophy and desire to cut Gravels winegrowing area and Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc a new path. His ambition was not merely to emulate the greatest from the cooler Martinborough region. Craggy Range was the first examples of wine styles in the world, he wanted to create new in the southern hemisphere to adopt such an approach. benchmarks with wines that would become internationally www.craggyrange.com

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Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 90 | 11559

Kidnappers Vineyard Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 115 | 10141

Te Muna Road Vineyard Riesling | Screw cap AED 125 | 10140

Les Beaux Cailloux Chardonnay AED 290 | 12464

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Te Kahu, Gimblett Gravels Vineyard | Screw cap AED 130 | 10328

Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir | Screw cap AED 211 | 10142 Sophia, Gimblett Gravels Vineyard FWL* | 101436 Le Sol, Gimblett Gravel Vineyard FWL* | 12466 Te Kahu, Gimblett Gravels Vineyard | 1.5L FWL* | 12470 Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir | 1.5L FWL* | 12471 Te Quarry, Gimblett Gravel Vineyard | 1.5L FWL* | 13299 Le Sol, Gimblett Gravel Vineyard | 1.5L FWL* | 13300

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The Wild Rock Wine Company is a producer of regionally diverse memorable collection of wines speak uniquely of New Zealand and wines from a combination of owned, leased and contracted showcase some of the county’s best known varietals. vineyards in Hawke’s Bay, Martinborough, Marlborough www.wildrockwine.co.nz and Central Otago. Wild Rock’s modern, unconstrained and

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The Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 70 | 10144

Pania Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 110 | 12596

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Gravel Pit Red | Screw cap AED 79 | 10145

Cupids Arrow Pinot Noir | Screw cap AED 95 | 11900

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Wither Hills lies at the heart of Marlborough natural abundance. winemaking team strive together - with their diverse skills and The winery is named after the imposing Wither Hills ranges, collective experience - to distil the natural beauty of Marlborough which form a dramatic backdrop to the vineyards which enjoy into fine Wither Hills wines. long sunlight hours, cool nights and are nourished by the www.witherhills.co.nz waters of the Wairau River. Established in 1994, the Wither Hills

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Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 75 | E0187

Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 76 | E018606

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Pinot Noir | Screw cap AED 160 | E0189

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Established in 1985, Cloudy Bay Vineyards is situated in the grown are Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir with Wairau Valley in Marlborough at the northern end of New lesser quantities of Gewürztraminer, Riesling, and Pinot Gris. The Zealand’s South Island. This unique and cool wine region enjoys winery takes its name from the bay at the eastern extremity of the a maritime climate with the longest hours of sunshine of any Wairau Valley, which was named Cloudy Bay by Captain Cook on place in New Zealand. Cloudy Bay has estate vineyards located his voyage to New Zealand in 1770. at prime sites within the Wairau Valley, and long-term supply www.cloudybay.co.nz agreements with five Wairau Valley growers. The main varieties

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Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 210 | E0393

Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 220 | E0390

Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 300 | E039204-6

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Pinot Noir | Screw cap AED 240 | E0391

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From humble beginnings in 1934, their first wines were released source of inspiration for winemakers, not only proving that under the Montana label in 1944 and have since grown to anything is possible with a curious nature, but that their belief in become one of the country's leading range of wines – in no small the land and knowledge of how to obtain the best from it can part due to the success of their, now world famous, Marlborough result in award-winning wines enjoyed the world over. Sauvignon Blanc. Today, Brancott Vineyard continues to be a www.brancottestate.com

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Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap NEW | AED 79 | 95526

Brancott Estate Letter Series Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap NEW | AED 110 | 14464

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Brancott Estate Pinot Noir | Screw cap NEW | AED 99 | 15407

Brancott Estate Letter Series Pinot Noir | Screw cap NEW | AED 145 | 17749

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Felton Road is a small, artisan producer of Pinot Noir, hallmarks of Felton Road’s wines. From their first vintage in Chardonnay and Riesling. Established in 1991, and investing 1997, Felton Road wines flew straight to the top of everyone’s heavily in meticulous biodynamic viticultural practices (Demeter score sheet, with praise such as “Stunning Debut”, “Best New certified), Felton Road has quickly gained a reputation as one Winery”, and “Pinot Noir of the Year”. Winemaker Blair Walter of New Zealand’s leading premium wine producers. The three attributes the high quality to the distinct Central Otago soils estate vineyards are all located in Central Otago’s Bannockburn and climate, the north-facing hillside vineyard, and meticulous sub-region. The winemaking maintains an emphasis on natural care of the vines, not mentioning his skill and wide experience winemaking in a gravity flow winery: practices such as whole as winemaker. cluster, wild yeasts, and an absence of fining and filtration are www.feltonroad.com

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Dry Riesling | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic AED 150 | 1329113

Elms Chardonnay | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic AED 150 | 103613

Bannockburn Chardonnay | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic AED 190 | 1186111

Bannockburn Riesling | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic AED 150 | 1329013

Block 2 Chardonnay | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic AED 195 | 11862

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Bannockburn Pinot Noir | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic AED 280 | 1186012

Cornish Point Pinot Noir | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic AED 310 | 10363612

Calvert Pinot Noir | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic AED 320 | 10362612 Block 3 Pinot Noir | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic FWL* | E0185 Block 5 Pinot Noir | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic FWL* | E0188

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On the northern side of the Wairau Valley In the Marlborough region, crisp, yet intense - the flavour of Stoneleigh. Started by nature and is a sub-region known as Rapaura. With a terroir and microclimate finished by the talents of the Stoneleigh winemakers, the philosophy that has a unique combination of free-draining stony soils, high of minimum intervention in the winery ensures that the vibrant annual sunshine hours and a crisp coastal climate, Rapaura is the flavours of Stoneleigh are captured in each and every bottle. home of Stoneleigh vineyards. The result is a wine style; elegant and www.stoneleigh.co.nz

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Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap NEW | AED 89 | 14484

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Stoneleigh Pinot Noir | Screw cap NEW | AED 107 | 9557

Kapuka is a modern, contemporary and approachable neighbouring Kapuka's Rarangi vineyard site in Marlborough, the Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Named after the is as fresh and appealing as its distinctive Kapuka leaf label. native evergreen tree which grows throughout the wetlands

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Kapuka Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap NEW | AED 62 | 17340

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Auntsfield is the home of Marlborough's first colonial vineyard Winemaker and Viticulturist. The proud heritage of the land is and winery. The original vineyard was established in 1873 and the inspiration to produce exciting hand crafted wines of balance made highly regarded wine for over 50 years. The dramatic hillside and individuality that display the special terroir of this historic vineyard with its unique variety of soils is again producing premium Marlborough vineyard. wines under the guidance of the Cowley family. Brothers Luc and www.auntsfield.co.nz Ben Cowley bring renewed care and passion to the key roles of

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Auntsfield Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap NEW | AED 99 | 17068

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Auntsfield Single Vineyard Pinot Noir NEW | AED 150 | 17069

Auntsfield Road Ridge Single Vineyard Pinot Noir NEW | AED 245 | 17070

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Terra Sancta means special place – the winery goal is to capture oldest vineyard in the sub-region, originating in 1991. Each wine the essence of their privileged part of the world in each Terra regardless of price point, is consistently linked to a particular part Sancta wine. Based entirely in Bannockburn, Central Otago, of Terra Sancta, and like the unique labels, crafted to convey a Terra Sancta’s four vineyards are planted on wildly varying soils, story of provenance. with the soul being the Terra Sancta Estate on Felton Road - the www.terrasancta.co.nz

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Terra Sancta Mysterious Diggings Pinot Gris | Screw cap NEW | AED 115 | 1733913

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Terra Sancta Mysterious Diggings Pinot Noir | Screw cap NEW | AED 130 | 1733713

Terra Sancta Pinot Noir | Screw cap NEW | AED 174 | 1733612

Terra Sancta Shingle Beach Pinot Noir | Screw cap NEW | AED 235 | 1733812

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People thought Tim and Judy Finn were mad when they planted our ancient gravel riddled clay soils give us a very special terroir,” grapes back in 1978. New Zealand’s wine industry was insignificant says Tim, “the wine is made by a dedicated team. It starts with the but animal behaviourist Tim was determined to pursue a future in vineyard, then the winery and through to the cellar door. Everybody fine wine. Today Neudorf is regarded as one of the country’s finest is valuable and must bring an attitude of excellence. Hard work, wineries. Neudorf sits on a hillside around Nelson, in the Moutere and a healthy sense of humour help make great wine”. Robert area at the top of the South Island. The tiny village is home to great Parkers Wine Advocate says “Neudorf is one of New Zealand’s top wine, sheep cheese, olive oil, gourmet mushrooms and artists. wineries...... wines suffused with minerality and nervosite.” The area boast NZ’s highest sunshine hours. “That combined with www.neudorf.co.nz

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Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 115 | 13681

Brightwater Riesling | Screw cap AED 115 | 13682

Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 140 | 13679

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Tom’s Block Pinot Noir | Screw cap AED 145 | 13680

Moutere Pinot Noir | Screw cap AED 240 | 13683

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CHAPTER XXVI PORTUGAL

Portuguese wineries are experiencing something DAO of an export boom as the country’s rich tapestry of ESTREMADURA grape varietals become ever more understood and celebrated by discerning wine lovers looking for alternatives to the classic international names.

Isolation has its disadvantages but one strong advantage for is that the vast majority are made from a dazzling array of high- quality vine varieties that are rarely found elsewhere. Return to Contents 258 Isolation has its disadvantages “but one strong advantage for Portuguese wine is that the vast majority are made from a dazzling array of high-quality vine varieties that are rarely found elsewhere.

CHARLES SYMINGTON

For this reason MMI have added a selection of wines try for any Mediterranean wine fan. made entirely from the likes of Trincadeira/Tinta Amarela, Baga, Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional. From Symington we have a refreshing and stimulating white – its sure to get your taste buds revelling Casa Ferreirinha was recently distinguished by the whether or not you can remember the varietals prestigious “Wine&Spirits Magazine” with the award ( Fina, Viosinho and Moscatel Galego)! In “Producer of the Year 2012”, an award based upon addition, one of Portugal’s true cult wines, Chryseia, the consistent and high levelled classifications of is the result of partnership between the Symingtons its wines in the charts of the magazine’s “Top 100 and Bruno Prats, formerly of Chateau Cos D’Estournel. Tasting” - turning the Casa Ferreirinha into “the It is made from a judicious selection of grapes from great ambassador of the Douro Valley”, according prime vineyards of Quinta de Roriz and Quinta de to its editor Joshua Greene. We’ve added three Perdiz and adds a Classed Growth polish to a classically wines at different prices points, with the Papa Figos Portuguese wine – a great example to blind taste with representing particularly good value and being a must Bordeaux fanatics.

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The Symington Family have long been the leading producers of from indigenous varietals, while the Chryseia is the result of premium quality Ports in the Duoro Valley, indeed the combined collaboration between the Symingtons and Bruno Prats, former sales of the family’s companies constitutes over a third of all winemaker of Chateau Cos d’Estournel. This cult wine showcases premium Port sold throughout the world. They recently diversified typical Portuguese varietals with the elegance and classicism into table wines and for the first time MMI now offer both a associated with classed growth Bordeaux. white and red example showing just how much the category has www.symington.com improved. The Altano Blanco is a fresh and fruity quaffer made

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Altano Blanco AED 60 | 14946

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Chryseia AED 350 | 14945

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Casa Ferreirinha and its wines are synonymous with quality, time Douro Superior region, the features of its climate and soil and and art. Thus it has been since the company’s founding in the carefully selecting the varieties to be used also came to be crucial eighteenth century by Bernardo Ferreira, whose formula was to the company’s strategy. This strategy, backed by 250 years refined by his descendants, especially his granddaughter Dona of experience in the Douro Region, in 1978 led Casa Ferreirinha Antonia Adelaide Ferreira, known affectionately as “Ferreirinha”. to acquire Quinta da Leda, located at Almendra, with its very Dona Antonia’s values carried Casa Ferreirinha all the way to modern winery which was completed in 2001. The grapes of these the present day and were crucial to creating and continuing this vineyards, provided the basis for Casa Ferreirinha’s premium wines, brand’s great wines as well as constituting a unique heritage and including the stunning Quinta da Leda. an unparalleled historical archive. Thorough knowledge of the www.sogrape.pt

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Papa Figos AED 65 | 14780

Vinha Grande AED 85 | 14781

Quinta de Leda AED 230 | 14782

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The Pink Elephant has established itself as one of our most popular touch of sweetness really does work with curries, Thai foods and rosé wines in the list. Created specifically to be an ideal match spicy Chinese dishes. for spicy foods, the combination of berry fruit flavours and just a www.pinkelephantwine.com

ROSÉ

Pink Elephant | screw cap AED 45 | 11993

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Mateus’s distinctive and innovative bottle shape has stood the for the first time has been joined in our portfolio by two fully test of time since its inception during World War I and still sparkling wines, both of which represent fantastic value for commands attention due to its military styled flask packaging. money, whether your taste is for dry or demi sec fizz. The famous rose wine, bottled with just a touch of sweetness www.mateusrose.eu and a slight petiance continues to be a global best seller and

SPARKLING

Sparkling Brut AED 47 | 14777

Sparkling Demi Sec AED 47 | 14779

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Mateus Rosé AED 45 | 1573

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Gone are the days when South Africa was seen as a producer of mainly overripe, over extracted, bulk wines. Over the years it has shifted its focus from quantity to quality and today the industry rallies behind the slogan ‘variety is in our nature’ whilst moving by leaps and bounds.

A complex and diverse natural environment means that there are no stereotypes in . PAARL STELLENBOSCH While the industry is focused on achieving the quality FRANSCHHOEK Return to Contents 264 These days there is a changing of “the guard. The industry is getting younger and witnesses a new generation of quality-obsessed, visionary winemakers re-shaping the landscape.

PAUL BOUTINOT, WATERKLOOF ESTATE, SOUTH AFRICA

standards that will ensure commercial success, there have reached international prominence, if not is also a realization that all farming practices need super-stardom. to be both environmentally sustainable and socially responsible, and South Africa leads the way in terms In addition to record export levels, a healthy 2014 of production integrity. South Africa has the most harvest, and the penetration of new markets, the Fairtrade-accredited wineries in the world. industry is also buoyed by the growing confidence in South Africa as a top wine-producing country among A winemaking history of 350 years means the country high-profile international critics. These include the has plenty of tradition to draw on, but these days likes of Neil Martin, who reviews for Robert E Parker’s there is a changing of the guard. The industry is world-famous The Wine Advocate, and who has getting younger and witnesses a new generation of singled out South Africa as currently the most exciting quality-obsessed, visionary winemakers re-shaping the country. landscape. In addition a constant discourse between the different sectors of the population are increasingly resulting in innovative and original style wines that Return to Contents 265 Paarl | South Africa

Nederburg is South Africa’s most-awarded winery with more leading-edge research and technology applied in wine-growing, awards earned on local and international shows than any other managing climate change and winemaking. The winery has the producer in the country. Just recently cellarmaster Razvan Macici resources and the know-how to pioneer new wine-growing areas was awarded the 2012 Diner’s Club Winemaker of the Year award and winemaking techniques and in addition, has a dedicated plant and the winery itself announced the South African Producer of nursery propagating superior vine material for its own vineyards the Year at the 2012 International Wine & Spirits Competition and those of its long-standing suppliers. (IWSC). Nederburg is at the forefront of innovation with access to www.nederburg.co.za

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Premiére Cuvée Brut AED 38 | 10644

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Winemaster’s Reserve Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 39 | 10435

Winemaster’s Reserve Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 39 | 10436

Winemaster’s Reserve Pinot Grigio | Screw cap AED 39 | 15221

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Foundation Rosé | Screw cap AED 35 | 11557

Winemaster’s Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé | Screw cap AED 41 | 11984

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Foundation Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz | 18.75cl | Screw cap AED 16 | 11360FD

Winemaster’s Reserve Shiraz | Screw cap AED 41 | 10437

Winemaster’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap AED 41 | 10442

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Winemaster’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot | Screw cap AED 41 | 10443

Winemaster’s Reserve Pinotage | Screw cap AED 41 | 15237

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Winemaster’s Reserve Noble Late Harvest | 37.5cl | Screw cap AED 55 | 10658

Nederburg Heritage Heroes

Nederburg’s award-winning winemaker Razvan Macici has created winemaking who have been a source of inspiration to him. These this selection of limited edition, affordably priced gourmet wines, are the Nederburg Heritage Heroes... each named to honour some of the major figures in South African

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The Anchorman Chenin Blanc | Screw cap AED 90 | 15217

The Young Airhawk Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 90 | 15216

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The Brew Master Bordeaux Blend AED 90 | 15218

The Motorcycle Marvel Rhone Blend AED 90 | 15215

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This is a winery steeped in history with its roots going back to the romance of wine. These wines deserve much more than an the very beginning of the wine industry in South Africa. The acknowledgement of their past, these are varietal wines that are historical home of Fleur du Cap is the Bergerkelder in Stellenbosch generous in their fruit and in their quality. and as you enter the old cellar it’s hard not to get caught up in www.fleurducap.co.za

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Sauvignon Blanc AED 45 | 8515

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Cabernet Sauvignon AED 53 | 8514

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Inspired by a Hungarian count whose charisma revolutionised a few of the pieces of an ensemble that, once in play, winemaking in the Cape, the singularly noble Pongrácz is South forms the symphony that is one of South Africa’s finest Méthode Africa’s leading Méthode Cap Classique. There are a great many Cap Classique. things that need to come together to compose a single bottle of www.pongracz.co.za Pongracz. Noble varietals, knowledge and craftsmanship are just

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Pongracz NV Method Cap Classique AED 77 | 11341

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The House of J.C. Le Roux, South Africa’s first and leading cellar bears testimony to the contribution made by this illustrious family dedicated entirely to the art of making sparkling wine, is acclaimed in the picturesque Devon Valley outside Stellenbosch. The first for its passion, craftsmanship and expertise in making fun loving sparkling wine, a Sauvignon Blanc, was made at The House of J.C. sparkling wines to suit every palate. Named after the prominent Le Roux in 1983 and MMI also offer the ever popular La Fleurette, French Huguenot, Jean Le Roux, the cellar is situated on part of a sweeter bubbly rosé. the historic farm where he settled to grow vines after leaving his www.jcleroux.co.za home in Normandy in 1704. Till this day The House of J.C. Le Roux

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Sauvignon Blanc AED 41 | 12145

La Fleurette Rosé AED 41 | 12146

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The Neethlingshof wine estate is located in the heart of leads to the gabled homestead is the most recognisable feature of Stellenbosch and dates back to 1705, taking its name from its the Neethlingshof Wine Estate and the central motif of the wine 19th century owner, Marthinus Laurentius Neethling, who served labels. Included in the range are single varietal Chardonnay and as mayor of Stellenbosch and was also a member of the old Malbec as well as the premium Caracal, made from a blend of Cape Parliament. The beautiful manor house is the heart of this Bordeaux varieties. fantastic estate where soil, climate and vines co-exist in perfect www.neethlingshof.co.za harmony. The famous kilometre-long avenue of stone pines that

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Neethlingshof Unwooded Chardonnay NEW | AED 50 | 13781

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Neethlingshof Merlot NEW | AED 70 | 13782

Neethlingshof Malbec NEW | AED 70 | 13783

Neethlingshof Pinotage NEW | AED 70 | 13784

Neethlingshof Caracal (Bordeaux blend) NEW | AED 100 | 13786

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Waterkloof is serious about wine in the most natural way. Its is home to some superb wine collections: the flagship Waterkloof elegantly stark glass, steel and concrete edifice is an aesthetic range; Circle of Life which encapsulates the ultimate essence of masterpiece fit for the most discerning tastes but so are its wines, its vineyards; the elegantly expressive Circumstance range and which are made in complete contrast in the most natural and the False Bay range for everyday wine enjoyment. Waterkloof’s honest way. Back to basics rules at this conservation-minded estate fine dining ‘restaurant in the sky’ sits like an eagle’s nest on a where an amphitheatre of bio-dynamic farmed vineyards allied promontory overlooking the farm and False Bay itself which has with a non-interventionist style of winemaking, produces wines such in influence over its vineyards. of vitality, which have a truly defining sense of origin. This awe- www.waterkloofwines.co.za inspiring destination on the outskirts of the Helderberg Winelands

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Circle of Life White Blend | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic AED 99 | 13233

Circumstance Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic AED 90 | 11542

Waterkloof Sauvignon Blanc | Bio-dynamic AED 125 | 11545

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Circumstance Cape Coral Rosé | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic AED 90 | 11544

RED

Circle of Life Red Blend | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic AED 98 | 13234

Circumstance Shiraz | Bio-dynamic AED 123 | 11543

Circumstance Merlot | Bio-dynamic AED 123 | 11576

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False Bay Wines is a range of truly fine wines of real individual around the Cape Winelands to pool from, the cellar also produces character and a sense of Cape terroir adventure at an affordable, this significant, pocket-friendly tier which inspires everyday wine everyday price.This easy-drinking yet quality driven collection is enjoyment. Named after the bay which frames Waterkloof’s eagle’s crafted by a passionate team led by winemaker Nadia Barnard, a view from the top of the Schapenberg outside Somerset West, traditionalist at heart and custodian of the Waterkloof Cellar on False Bay Wines is an extension of the estate’s wine portfolio which the elevated outskirts of the Helderberg Winelands. Waterkloof is fully adheres to the Waterkloof philosophy of uncompromised best known for elegant European style wines, but with additional quality and is exceptional value for money. winemaking capacity and a wealth of excellent vineyards in and www.falsebayvineyards.co.za

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Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 44 | 11538

Chenin Blanc | Screw cap AED 44 | 11539

Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 44 | 11537

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Rosé | Screw cap AED 44 | 11541

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Shiraz | Screw cap AED 44 | 11540

Pinotage | Screw cap AED 44 | 15228

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Martin Moore is the larger-than-life winemaker of Durbanville partial ownership of the vineyard for the farmworkers. Now in its Hills whose energy and enthusiasm transmits itself throughout second decade, the vineyard was extremely proud to announce his team. These wines are brilliant and shows just how far South that one of children of the very original recipients of the program African wine has come in the last few years. The Chardonnay is had gone through his entire education through the partnership delicate and focused, the Pinotage firm but elegant. Durbanville and had graduated from university last year. Hills are commited to developing a just society within South Africa www.durbanvillehills.co.za and have worked tirelessly to provide schooling, housing and

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Rhinofields Reserve Chardonnay AED 70 | 106516

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Pinotage AED 62 | 106536

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Vergelegen was established in 1700 and began a long history and remaining South Africa’s first Biodiversity in Wine Initiative of growing wines in a pioneering manner. Today, innovation Champion. The latest review of Vergelegen’s wines by Tim Atkin, and tradition work hand in hand to create the Vergelegen a renowned Master of Wine, saw twelve wines from the current wine portfolio. Over 3000 soil holes were dug and satellite vintage rated at 90 points and above. Clearly innovation and mapping used to determine the very best sites for individual tradition have created great harmony! vines. Supporting this innovation in wine is South Africa’s largest www.vergelegen.co.za private environmental project which saw Vergelegen declared

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Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 72 | E0563

Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 72 | E0562

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Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot AED 72 | E056404-6

Cabernet Sauvignon AED 137 | E050904-6

Red G.V.B. AED 230 | E051001-6

Vergelegen V AED 460 | 102546

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Boekenhoutskloof was established in 1776. Located in the Marc Kent is the chief winemaker and driving force behind the furthest corner of the beautiful Franschhoek valley, the farm’s dynamic farm. A maverick spirit, Marc is unafraid to experiment name means “ravine of the Boekenhout” (pronounced Book- with the unconventional, but his principal commitment is to n-Howed). So that you know - Boekenhout is an indigenous quality on every level and in every detail. Cape Beech tree greatly prized for furniture making. Winemaker www.boukenhoutskloof.co.za

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Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 49 | E024306

ROSÉ

The Wolf Trap Rosé | Screw cap AED 49 | E0242

RED

The Wolf Trap Red | Screw cap AED 52 | E024105

Porcupine Ridge Merlot | Screw cap AED 73 | E0244

Porcupine Ridge Syrah | Screw cap AED 73 | E0246

Chocolate Block AED 195 | E024705-6

Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon AED 260 | E0551

Boekenhoutskloof Syrah AED 260 | E0550

Chocolate Block | 1.5L NEW | AED 350 | 13471

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Few places in the world can claim to have all a wine lover could with a tireless commitment to constant innovation. Boschendal’s desire. Boschendal Winery is one such unique destination. Only an winemaking philosophy considers the estate’s tremendous natural hour’s drive from Cape Town, this magnificent winery is situated heritage first and foremost. Their vision is to balance tradition and in the picturesque Groot Drakenstein Valley, at the gateway to experience with contemporary innovation, to produce classic wines Franschhoek. A veritable feast for the senses, Boschendal lays claim with modern New World attitude that are uniquely Boschendal. to a proud winemaking tradition stretching back to the late 17th Emphasis is placed on intensity of flavour and mouthfeel, with century. From award winning wines, to fine dining and exquisite well-judged oaking that enhances but never overpowers. grounds, this world class estate seamlessly blends its rich past www.boschendal.com

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Classics Rachel’s Chenin Blanc | Screw cap AED 47 | 9872

1685 Sauvignon Blanc Grand Cuvée AED 72 | 98746

ROSÉ

Classics Blanc de Noir | Screw cap AED 47 | 98766

RED

Classics Lanoy Cabernet - Merlot AED 60 | 98736

1685 Shiraz - Cabernet Sauvignon AED 84 | 98756

1685 Shiraz AED 84 | 101356

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Fairview owns vineyards in the leading viticultural areas in abandoned the estate wine concept in the 1980s choosing rather the Western Cape, each with their own unique terroir. When to “go where the terroir is”, which opened up the opportunity to Fairview began bottling wine under its own label in 1974, the produce a wider range of wines, using grapes that are grown in farm operated as an estate, with all grape growing and wine optimal conditions. production taking place on the Paarl premises. Charles Back www.fairview.co.za

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Goats Do Roam White | Screw cap AED 49 | 7597

Sauvignon Blanc AED 50 | 7600

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Goats Do Roam Red | Screw cap AED 50 | 7596

Pinotage AED 66 | 7599

Shiraz AED 66 | 7601

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Douwe Steyn was brought to South Africa as master stone mason from the family’s estate, now renamed Stellenrust. Under the to build and oversee the building of the Castle of Good Hope in enthusiasm of two energetic wine aficionados of the family; one 1663, in 1692 he purchased his own property consisting of over a doctor, one an accountant and a new 2,000 tonne winery, the 1000 hectares and whilst this original vineyard has dwindled down winery has taken on a new emphasis in the last few years and this to a mere 500 hectares in size, it has remained in the same family treasured piece of land is finally living up to its vast potential. throughout this time. In 1928 the first bottled wine was produced www.stellenrust.co.za

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Kleinerust Chenin - Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 39 | 13202

Kleinerust Semi Sweet White | Screw cap AED 39 | 13204

Premium Estate Chenin Blanc | Screw cap AED 50 | 13205

Chenin Blanc Barrel Fermented | Screw cap AED 120 | 13207

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Kleinerust Pinotage - Shiraz | Screw cap AED 37 | 13203

Premium Estate Pinotage | Screw cap AED 57 | 13206

Cornerstone Pinotage | Screw cap AED 120 | 13208

Douwe Steyn Cabernet Sauvignon NEW | AED 200 | 15494

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The Winery of Good Hope is more than just a business - it is a here is the drive to ensure that the people who made South Africa way of life. The winery is driven by a set of ethical and sustainable the country that it is are looked after. principles that make it so much more than just a winery. The www.thewineryofgoodhope.com wines of course have to be good and they are, but the philosophy

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Bush Vine Chenin Blanc | Screw cap AED 42 | 9869

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Bush Vine Pinotage | Screw cap AED 45 | 9871

Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot | Screw cap AED 45 | 9870

Reserve Pinot Noir | Screw cap AED 92 | 10655

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Situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain, in the heart made wines that suitably complement a wide variety of food of South Africa’s most famous wine region Stellenbosch, the styles and provide excellent value. The vineyards are organically vineyards are commonly referred to as the Home of Chenin farmed, herbicide and insecticide free, requiring more labour Blanc and other premium award-winning wines. Over the years intensive farming practices, which has the bonus of supplying the range of top quality wines has received massive national much needed employment for the local community. The winery and international acclaim with literally hundreds of awards and is WIETA accredited and a BWI member, taking “organics” from accolades over the last 20 years. Ken Forrester’s philosophy the soil to the people. has always been to create a range of handcrafted, individually www.kenforresterwines.com

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Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc | Screw cap AED 70 | 106486

FMC (Forrester Meinert Chenin Blanc) | Screw cap AED 295 | 106496

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Petit Cabernet-Merlot | Screw cap AED 42 | 106526

Renegade Shiraz-Grenache | Screw cap AED 97 | 106576

The Gypsy Grenache - Syrah | Screw cap AED 280 | 12292

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T Noble Late Harvest | 37.5cl | Screw cap AED 215 | 106596

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Brampton represents a range of up-front, fruit-driven wines with first Brampton Studio, a stylish, chic and intimate venue in the a strong, colourful personality, reflected in modern and stylish heart of Stellenbosch. The Brampton Studio will be the face packaging. Brampton’s name pays tribute to the champion of this diverse range of wines which has achieved critical and Jersey bull Brampton Beacon Bloomer, who was imported commercial success due to quality and the commitment of over from Canada to add vitality and vigour to a local prize-winning delivering on the price-to-quality ratio. Jersey herd. The Brampton experience has been taken to the www.brampton.co.za

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Brampton Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 47 | E0641

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Brampton OVR | Screw cap AED 49 | E0643

Brampton Shiraz | Screw cap AED 59 | E0644

Brampton Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap AED 59 | E0645

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These wines have been causing a storm since hitting our portfolio area and vinified by the Origin team, the wines are all about and offer exceptional value for money. Sourced from premium expressing the varietal characteristics with an African edge. growers from selected vineyards in and around the Stellenbosch www.stormhoek.com

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Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 37 | 12139

Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 37 | 12140

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Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot | Screw cap AED 37 | 12142

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Bantry Bay

Crafted by Origin wines in Stellenbosch, the new Bantry Bay Clean and pure varietal flavours leap from every bottle and range of wines are easily some of the best value wines that we coupled with the striking labels make a great choice to serve by have sourced from South Africa. the glass and for banqueting and functions.

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Bantry Bay Chenin Blanc NEW | AED 30 | 17204

Bantry Bay -Sauvignon NEW | AED 30 | 17205

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Bantry Bay Merlot NEW | AED 30 | 17206

Bantry Bay Cabernet-Shiraz NEW | AED 30 | 17207

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De Wetshof Estate in the Robertson Valley is a premium and oenological practices with the latest technology, to create Chardonnay House in South Africa, creating an exciting range a distinctive portfolio of top quality wines for domestic and of styles, so highlighting the diversity of this varietal. This international markets. family-owned estate combines good common sense, viticultural www.dewetshof.com

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Limestone Hill Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 57 | 72386

De Wetshof Estate Sauvignon Blanc AED 62 | 7241

De Wetshof Estate ‘Finesse’ Chardonnay AED 85 | 15057

De Wetshof Estate ‘Bateleur’ Chardonnay AED 180 | 7236609

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The Bouchard Finlayson winery remains a leader in producing modern day winemaker in this valley. The unique and individual world class wines from South Africa, in particular Pinot Noir. vineyard practices are based on the Burgundian principal of high- Growing on the slopes of Galpin Peak in the Walker Bay region, density planting with low yields from the individual vines. 9000 repeated vintages of this path-blazing wine continue to reflect vines are planted per hectare. This high density planting is unique a true celebration of Pinot-crafting, endorsing the Hemel-en- to Walker Bay and improves fruit concentration, which is so Aarde (Heaven and Earth) Valley as a jewel in the terroir search essential to the making of truly great wines. for excellence with this illusive grape. Peter Finlayson (one of the www.bouchardfinlayson.co.za founding members of the Cape Winemakers Guild) was the first

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Crocodile's Lair / Kaaimansgat Chardonnay AED 120 | 8033

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Galpin Peak Pinot Noir AED 260 | 8032

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Located on the red slopes of the Helderberg and Simonsberg hills wife purchased the property and set about restoring it to its former surrounding Stellenbosch lies this historical estate. First planted in glory. Simon Barlow took over the reins of the family business in 1682, the vineyard and homestead have a rich and troubled history 1987 and the wines have just got better and better since then..... falling in out of of various hands. In 1941 Peter Barlow and his www.rustenberg.co.za

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Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 125 | E030303

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John X Merriman AED 150 | E0302

Peter Barlow Cabernet Sauvignon AED 210 | E0634

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To place your footprint upon this world you need to leave the one of the first ‘flying winemakers’ in South Africa. This group well-trodden path. It is this urge that embodies the essence of of winemakers were pioneers who travelled across the globe to Footprint wines, created to be unique and perfect expressions of share their passion and knowledge of winemaking. Enjoy Footprint the flavours and tastes of South Africa, whilst at the same time wines and let the taste take you on journey of exploration with being effortlessly enjoyable. Winemaker Mike Graham is veteran Mike through the vineyards of the Cape. of 35 harvests in South Africa and 7 harvests in France and was www.africanpridewines.co.za

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Chenin Blanc - Semillon | Screw cap AED 32 | 98486

The Long Walk Chardonnay AED 35 | 11033

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Merlot - Pinotage | Screw cap AED 32 | 98496

The Long Walk Cabernet Sauvignon AED 35 | 11034

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The story of sweet! is one of enjoyment, friendship, family, good wine snobs running for cover. But there’s no denying that people times and simply good wine. sweet! red and white wines are the love the new offerings. Their biggest fans tend to be young wine new face of South African wines, carefully blended from premium or drinkers who missed out on traditional rules about what to varieties to offer simple yet sophisticated enjoyment. Beverage drink with what; they’re looking for alternative beverages to pair industry experts tell us the year’s most trendy adult beverage with casual, highly flavoured foods—or just something tasty to in the U.S. is sweet red wine. These wines are not the same as sip. At the same time, older consumers are also finding sweet reds those made with grapes that are considered sweet, such as red accessible, versatile, and delicious. zinfandel. Instead, these trendy reds are crafted with “residual www.sweeterwithsweet.com sugar,” which increases their sweetness to a level that has some

WHITE sweet! White AED 31 | 14244 sweet! Gold NEW | AED 35 | 17393

RED sweet! Red AED 31 | 14245

Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated. Return to Contents 289 CHAPTER XXVIII SPAIN RIAS BAIXAS In 2014 Spain became the largest exporter of wine in RIBERA DEL DUERO PENEDES RUEDA CALATAYUD PRIORAT the world and when we consider the value offered by the Spanish contingent of the thousands of wines which crossed our tasting bench last year it is easy to understand why. The excitement of Spanish wines LA MANCHA lies in the contrast and tension between tradition and modernity; ancient vineyards and dynamic winemakers; established names and emerging regions. Nowhere else in Europe has adopted so JEREZ enthusiastically the best practices of New World

Return to Contents 290 Although French and Italian “wines are very popular, Spain continues to be the country with the largest area of vine cultivation in the and the world.

viticulture, winemaking and innovation. It would seem in Emporda Costa Brava DO and an excellent range that the fervor surrounding has reached of Grenache (both white and red) based wines from Dubai and our growing selection reflects increased Herencia Altes in Terra Alta DO, also in Catalunya. demand from restaurants and wine drinkers. We There will be more additions later in the year so watch have added the renowned wines of Castillo Perelada, this space. within sight of the Pyrenees and the French border

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Torres was founded in 1870 and is today the most recognizable big companies, they don’t buy wine. Moving out of their Catalan name in Spanish wine and is the world’s leading Spanish wine home, they also make wine from their 40 hectare estate in Toro, brand. Still 100% family owned, fourth generation Miguel and a 140 hectare Jumilla property. They own a small cellar in Torres now leads the company. The American publication, Wine Ribera del Duero and also offer fantastic wine from the iconic Enthusiast, recently recognised his vision and leadership in the Rioja region. Torres’ diverse portfolio of wines are frequent wine industry, in a career spanning more than 50 years, with a award winners and they are also becoming increasingly prestigious lifetime achievement award. Torres own 1700 hectares recognised for their sustainable and environmentally friendly in Catalonia, which provides a quarter of their production. They approach to wine production. make up the shortfall by buying in grapes, but unlike many other www.torres.es

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Viña Sol, Catalunya DO | 37.5cl | Screw cap AED 28 | 9909

Viña Sol, Catalunya DO | Screw cap AED 47 | 1958

Viña Esmeralda, Catalunya DO | Screw cap AED 50 | 7583

Gran Viña Sol, Penedes DO Screw cap AED 57 | 1959

Fransola, Penedes DO AED 160 | 83816

Milmanda, Conca de Barbera DO AED 250 | 83826

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De Casta Rosé, Catalunya DO | Screw cap AED 47 | 7584

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Sangre de Toro, Catalunya DO | 37.5cl | Screw cap AED 29 | 9910

Sangre de Toro, Catalunya DO | Screw cap AED 50 | 1955

Coronas, Catalunya DO | Screw cap AED 51 | 1950

Gran Sangre de Toro, Catalunya DO AED 66 | 14960

Atrium Merlot, Penedes DO AED 64 | 6304

Altos Ibericos, Rioja DOCa AED 70 | 11775

Gran Coronas, Penedes DO AED 79 | 19536

Celeste, Ribera del Duero, DO AED 100 | 89956

Salmos, Priorat DOQ AED 160 | 9908

Mas La Plana, Penedes DO AED 300 | 1952

Grans Muralles, Conca de Barbera DO AED 410 | 19546

Reserva Real, Penedes DO AED 595 | 19606

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Moscatel Oro Floralis, España DO | 50cl AED 55 | 19626

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The Empordà is a small area where there is a variety of soils found of the land on which the vines grow allows Castillo Perelada to in few other places in the world. Slate slopes, Sandy valleys. Fluvial obtain grapes with a wide range of nuances. sediment, clay-silt, gravel soils… Lands that have borne witness to www.perelada.com how different civilizations cultivated the art of wine. The variations

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Masia Perelada Blanco NEW | AED 45 | 16924

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Masia Perelada Tinto NEW | AED 45 | 16925

Finca Espolla, Castillo Perelada NEW | AED 190 | 16927

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Founded in 1917, this is one of the most important wineries in years. The winery of the 21st century is working tirelessly to the Priorat country. It encompasses approximately 500 hectares of uphold the trust of its customers, making quality and tradition the vineyards, all under the Montsant Denomination of Origin. Today stamp of identity. the winery looks to the future with a determination to continue www.cellermasroig.com the path of improvement and transformation started in recent

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Finca Cuco, Celler el Masroig NEW | AED 69 | 16926

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Campo Viejo is now rated as the number one Rioja brand in the renowned for. Rioja’s authenticity provides a unique and genuine world. From the first vintage – brewed in the former Ortigüela character to the wines. Campo Viejo’s modern, fruit forward style winery in 1959, to the creation of the famous ‘Rioja Bottle’ in is easy to drink and is a great by the glass option. 1961, Campo Viejo have been synonymous with innovation and www.campoviejo.com a symbol of the expressiveness, colour and vibrancy that Rioja is

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Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo DOCa NEW | AED 66 | 17748

Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva DOCa NEW | AED 87 | 17869

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Axial Vinos, founded by the former Torres export director Louis selected from Axial are great examples from the individual regions Geirnaerdt, works together with local winemakers, to make wines Rueda, Bierzo and Campo de Borja. which are modern without forgetting their origin. All three wines www.vinosdeagranza.com

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La Mano Mencia, Bierzo DO AED 39 | 11916

Penelope Sanchez, Campo de Borja DO AED 55 | 13374

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Marqués de Riscal Reserva wines are predominantly made from two years in American-oak casks, producing a wine which Tempranillo vines over 15 years of age, grown in the best clay- corresponds to the classic Rioja style: fresh, fine, elegant and very limestone soils of the Rioja Alavesa. The Graciano and Mazuelo suitable for laying down for many years. varieties, whose presence in the blend does not exceed 10%, www.marquesderiscal.com provide crispness and a lively colour. Riscal Reservas spend around

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Rueda Blanco DOCa AED 60 | 9106

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Viña Collada DOCa AED 47 | 12675

Rioja Reserva DOCa AED 115 | 9104

Rioja Gran Reserva DOCa AED 215 | 910505

Rioja Reserva DOCa | 1.5L AED 199 | 12661

The Cune company began in 1879. Today it still sits on its original site, cellars are the winemaking, bottling, and shipping facilities, conserved in the wine district, Barrio de la Estaci”n, in Haro, Rioja Alta. The Haro to this day. At Cune, the winemaking process continues with the winery comprises a collection of structures and cellars, most dating same dedication and care as it started in the company’s early days. from the 19th century, arranged around a central patio. Above the www.cvne.com

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Rioja Crianza DOCa | 1.5L AED 72 | 3663

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Marqués de Cáceres is one of Rioja’s most prestigious wineries, from new French oak, rather than the commonly used American situated in Rioja Alta. The Marqués de Cáceres reds are admired for oak. The winery also produces fresh aromatic white and Rosé wines. their high concentration of fruit and subtle oak influence imparted www.marquesdecaceres.com

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Rioja Blanco DOCa | Screw cap AED 52 | 8074

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Rioja Rosado DOCa | Screw cap AED 55 | 8079

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Rioja Crianza DOCa AED 79 | 8072

Rioja Reserva DOCa AED 147 | 8071

Rioja Gran Reserva DOCa AED 180 | 8070

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Freixenet (pronounced “fresh-eh-net”), best known for its leader in sparkling wines made using the Cordon Negro, is a family-owned company that grew from of secondary fermentation in the bottle. Cordon Negro Brut is humble beginnings in rural Catalunya. The roots of Freixenet Freixenet’s most popular cava, often referred to as the “Black stretch back to 1861 and are embedded in the history of two Bottle Bubbly.” It is the #1 imported sparkling wine in the world longstanding winemaking families, the Ferrers and the Salas, and still ideal for any occasion. whose expertise, determination and ingenuity would intertwine www.freixenet.com to form the foundation of the company that today is the world

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Cordon Negro, Cava DO AED 64 | 3063

Cordon Negro, Cava DO | 1.5L AED 130 | 106906

Elyssia Rosato AED 100 | 15021

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Mia Blanco | Screw cap AED 50 | 15435

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Mia Tinto Screw cap AED 50 | 15436

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In their wine making venture, Gramona always remember their their family transforms the most precious single element, the roots and their land, the identity of Gramona. In this way, the grape, into cavas and wines of great character. In their wines they tradition of more than 125 years mixes with the desire and passion seek the ultimate expression of a soil of exceptional capacity and to innovate, bringing about new sensations and emotions in variation, as well as to uphold the tradition of the wines of thier each bottle. Based in the heart of the Penedes, Gramona creates land. Moreover, Gramona are famous for leading the search for flavours and aromas. Combining the essence of the Mediterranean know-how to improve work in the vineyard and in the cellar. and beneath the eternal gaze of the Montserrat mountain range, www.gramona.com

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Gramona Imperial Cava DO AED 165 | 15032

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Marqués de Murrieta is named after Luciano de Murrieta, one southern tip of the Rioja Alta in the middle of the beautiful Ygay of the founding fathers of modern Rioja winemaking, who Estate, a unique 300 hectare vineyard that guarantees complete established the estate in 1852 in the world renowned Rioja region control over the grape source of the wines and is the key to the of Spain. Today V. Dalmau Cebrián-Sagarriga, Count of Creixell, quality and style of Marqués de Murrieta wines. leads the family-owned company. The winery is settled near the www.marquesdemurrieta.com

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Reserva Rioja DOCa AED 160 | E0141 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Rioja DOCa FWL* | 1294604

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Bodegas Alion, owned by the legendary Vega Sicilia estate, was the road from Vega Sicilia and the wine is made from 100% founded in 1986. The first vintage to be commercialized was Tempranillo from 37 hectares that were planted in 1986 as well as 1991. The wine made here is a more Bordeaux-styled, “modern” some younger vines planted at Vega Sicilia. wine than the Unico or Valbuena. The winery is located just down www.bodegasalion.com

RED Alion Tinto Reserva FWL* | 12908

Situated in the heart of the Appellation of Origin “Ribera del cellar was built, and where their youngest vines were planted Duero”, exactly in the small village of Peñafiel, Bodega Pingon’s (about fifteen years old). The low yield per hectare due to the vineyards discover their first advantage: “le Terroir”. The names green pruning and selective hand harvesting, results both in of their wines and cellar: Carramimbre and Pingon, come from wines of character and with enough concentration to withstand two of their estates. The first, is situated down the hill where the a long sleep American and French oak barrels whilst still castle of the village is situated, alongside vines older than fifty maintaining fruity aromas. years old; while Pingon is the name of the estate where their www.bodegaspingon.com

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Carramimbre Crianza AED 115 | 8839

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Since it’s inception Martín C”dax established a dialogue and a link winery also relies on the collaboration of 300 families whose grapes with the Salnés’Valley society, where its winery is located. The winery are supplied to them. As a big family, they work together in order to was founded thanks to the idea of a group of winegrowers; as a ensure the wines have the highest possible quality. winery made by people for the people. Set up by 270 members, the www.martincodax.com

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Albariño, Rias Baixas DO AED 82 | 11257

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Mencia, Cuatro Pasos Bierzo DO AED 60 | 11258

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Bodegas San Alejandro was founded as a growers’ co-operative The gnarly old bush vines that bear the precious fruit to make in 1962, and its members now farm nearly 3,000 acres of this wine were planted up to 100 years ago in the mountain vineyard in the Calatayud winegrowing region. The co-op winery vineyards of Atea. Struggling to survive in dusty, dry slate soils at is located in the tiny (pop. 530) town of Miedes, about 55 miles an altitude of 1000 meters they have the ability to produce this north of Madrid, in the valley of the Perejiles River. Relics of San amazing wine. Alejandro himself lie nearby in a Franciscan convent in Calatayud. www.10international.com

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Old Vine Garnacha, Calatayud DO | Screw cap AED 57 | 15035

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Vila Viniteca is a long established Barcelona based retailer and wine and to restaurants in the area but has now developed distributor who also participate in many winemaking projects in a range of their own innovative wines which MMI are delighted to partnership with some of the most renowned Spanish producers. now present for the first time in the Middle East Founded in 1932 in the Born district, the grocery store was selling www.vilaviniteca.es

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El Perro Verde, Verdejo Rueda DO AED 90 | 15037

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Raventos i Blanc Rosata la Rosa, Penedes DO AED 83 | 15042

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L’Equilibrista Negre, Catalunya DO AED 200 | 15465

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The seven hectare Mas La Mola estate has been in the Ferrando region. The 35 year old vines are planted on low yielding family for 150 years. Today, however, the viticulture, winemaking gravel soils next to a river (which provides vital irrigation to the and blending are carried out by Jordi Masdeu (a young Spaniard root system during the hot summers), while the parcels of old who spent time selling wine in London) and Alessandro Garnacha, Cariñena and Garnacha Blanca vines are planted on the Marchesan, the Group Buyer for Zuma International. The duo’s steep Llicorella slate slopes at 350-450m above sea level. approach to making wine is artisanal, with a diminutive winery www.maslamola.com tucked away in the streets of Poboleda, in the north of the

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Mas La Mola AED 240 | 106816

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Herència Altés was a project a long time in the making. For Terra Alta’s unique vineyards and old vines from Samso (Carignan), generations Núrea Alté’s family has been one of grape growers, Garnatxa (Grenache) and Monastrell (Mourvedre). Offering great with vineyards dispersed around the village of Batea in the value, these wines are a sure sign of Spain’s improving quality in isolated, high rolling hills of Terra Alta DO located in South making unique wines that speak of place. Western corner of Catalunya. In 2013 Núrea opened the new www.herenciaaltes.com Herència Altes winery with a mission to fulfill the potential of

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Herencia Altes Garnatxa Blanca NEW | AED 50 | 17133

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Herencia Altes Garnatxa Negra NEW | AED 50 | 17136

Herencia Altes L'Estel NEW | AED 76 | 17137

Herencia Altes La Serre Negre NEW | AED 175 | 17139

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Pasos de la Capula is an accessible young, unoaked wine created year plus vines are naturally low-yielding and produce wines of for easy enjoyment. With stelvin screw-cap closures, the bottles are good concentration. Their natural resistance and the harsh climate perfect for house wines and convenient to serve by the glass. The allow for an approach of minimal intervention in both vineyard wine comes from the largest winemaking region in the world, and winery. La Mancha. With low rain fall, hot days and cool nights, the 30 www.bodegasabanico.com

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Pasos de la Capula Verdejo | Screw cap NEW | AED 32 | 17143

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Pasos de la Capula Rosé | Screw cap NEW | AED 32 | 17142

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Pasos de la Capula Syrah | Screw cap NEW | AED 32 | 17135

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Albert Jané was born in ‘El Vendrell’, in the heart of Penedes into a the expression of the terroir and the highest expression of the fruit family of wine producers. At the age of 33 Albert decided to leave in the form of wine. He firmly believes that the wine is made in the the security of the family business and start his own adventure, vineyard and Acústic, meaning “unplugged”, stands for his ethos Acustic Cellers. In 2003, Albert started buying very old vineyards of simplicity and purity in wine making. around DO Montsant and he produced his first wine in 2004, His Philosophy: “doing the minimum to get the maximum” “Acústic”, which gives the name to his cellar. Albert is looking for www.acusticceller.com

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Ritme, Priorat NEW | AED 145 | 17138

The ByL Rueda Blanco was one of the first wines to prove that fermented and aged for 10 months in French oak - made very Verdejo had the structure and quality to benefit from oak ageing. much in a Burgundian style. Very much a modern classic, this consists of 100% Verdejo, www.belondradeylurton.com

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Rueda Blanco DO AED 189 | E061704

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The world’s fourth largest wine producer has never WASHINGTON had more variety and value to offer the wine drinker. OREGON The US has pioneered wine marketing and with world class brands such as Gallo, continue to open people’s CALIFORNIA eyes to US wine.

Almost every state produces wine commercially but the best quality no doubt remains in those on the Pacific coast; California, Oregon and Washington. In California the frigid ocean to the West brings cooling winds and fog to coastal valleys moderating the Return to Contents 311 In the rain shadow of “the Cascades Chateau Ste Michelle and Columbia Crest have established a worldwide reputation for Columbia Valley wines.

warm Mediterranean summers. In the Napa Valley Cascades Chateau Ste Michelle and Columbia Crest Bordeaux red varietals dominate. Across the hills to have established a worldwide reputation for Columbia the West of Napa in Sonoma Valley, Zinfandel is top Valley wines. dog. Further North, beyond Mendocino County (home US wines caught fire last year with substantial growth of the beautiful Fetzer and Bonterra estates) and into in interest and demand from consumers across the Oregon the best vineyards are shielded from the worst U.A.E. New bottlings and excellent vintages (2012, of the coastal, summer rainfall by a range of hills to 2013) have made the wines of Chateau Ste Michelle, the West. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to challenge Columbia Crest and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars even Burgundy can be produced here from top producers more attractive prospects. Our range will extend such as Erath. Just to the North the Columbia River, a South to include Santa Barbara County AVA with formidable physical barrier forms the border between the addition of the Au Bon Climat wines, introduced Oregon and Washington to the North. The Columbia to our Fine Wine List last year. Also due to arrive in flows out of the desert to the West, cutting through May, and worth looking out for are four wines from the young, volcanic Cascade Mountains before Marimar Torres Estate located in Russian River. ambling on to the Pacific. In the rain shadow of the

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Founded in 1934, Chateau Ste. Michelle pioneered vinifera grape craft the highest quality wines from Washington across many price growing in Washington state and has been producing European points. This dedication to excellence and commitment to quality varietal wines under the Chateau Ste. Michelle label since 1967. continues to deliver more trophies and + 90 point ratings than any The winery combines an ongoing dedication to research and comparable producer. innovation with a commitment to classic winemaking traditions to www.ste-michelle.com

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Michelle Brut Rosé AED 72 | 10319

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Riesling | Screw cap AED 64 | 10268

Chardonnay AED 80 | 10265

Eroica Riesling AED 135 | 15190

Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard Chardonnay AED 145 | 102646

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Syrah AED 92 | 10267

Cabernet Sauvignon AED 90 | 10263

Merlot AED 90 | 10266

Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon AED 180 | 102626

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Columbia Crest delivers handcrafted, superior-quality, small-lot exceptional wines. With a large body of acclaim, including Wine wines, as well as affordable everyday Washington wines. The Spectator’s #1 Wine in the World in 2009, Columbia Crest winery first release in 1984 started a tradition that established Columbia delivers a steadfast promise with each bottle — world-class wines Crest as one of America’s most popular and fast-growing wineries. from a world-class wine region. Year after year, the winery maintains its commitment to quality, www.columbia-crest.com heritage and innovation in grape growing and winemaking to craft

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Two Vines Chardonnay AED 59 | 10272

Two Vines Sauvignon Blanc AED 59 | 13371

Two Vines Gewürztraminer AED 59 | 10275

Columbia Crest Grand Estates Pinot Gris AED 69 | 10274

Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay AED 75 | 12000

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Two Vines Cabernet Sauvignon AED 58 | 103166

Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot AED 75 | 10317

Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon AED 75 | 11999

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From its base in Oregon State’s Dundee Hills Erath have been regions, Willamette Valley being the most important. The Erath producing Pinot Noir for the last 40 years. They remain at the Oregon Pinot Noir is vinified to show off an array of bright red forefront of the State’s challenge to the Pinot pre-eminence of fruits in a light bodied fresh style. Burgundy. Fruit is sourced from Oregon’s key wine producing www.erath.com

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Pinot Noir AED 115119 | 10320

With a heritage that dates back to the American wine industry’s to craft has earned the winery five placements on Wine Spectator’s pioneering roots, Villa Mt. Eden’s enduring mission is to showcase annual “Top 100” list and many best value accolades over the California’s diverse winegrowing regions and vineyards from which years. We have selected a limited parcel of Villa Mt Eden’s Ancient they craft an elegant collection of wines. Founded in 1881 as Napa Vines Zinfandel, a wine which does justice to this superb and Valley’s 11th bonded winery, Villa Mt. Eden is one of few wineries quintessentially American varietal. Great value at AED 101 a bottle. founded in the 1800s that continue to thrive today. This dedication www.villamteden.com

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Ancient Vines Zinfandel AED 105 | 15191

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Fetzer has a rich tradition of doing things a little differently. It was winery. Having established itself as one of the World’s most established in 1968 in the beautiful and relatively, cool (in both loved US wine brands Fetzer recently came into the ownership of senses of the word) Mendocino County, far from the booming Concha y Toro from Chile. Over the last two years they have set wine country of Napa and Sonoma. Perhaps being a little removed about reinvigorating the brand and the wine behind it. Fetzer from the public gaze was appealing to the founders of Fetzer as offers great value Californian wine. If you haven’t tasted it for they embraced alternative culture. Their vision was realized in while give it a try. the form of a completely sustainable and ecologically responsible

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Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 60 | 32176

Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 60 | 32196

Pinot Grigio | Screw cap AED 60 | 13473

Quartz Chardonnay | Screw cap AED 63 | 15336

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White Zinfandel | Screw cap AED 60 | 13474

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Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap AED 60 | 32216

Merlot | Screw cap AED 60 | 36256

Zinfandel | Screw cap AED 60 | 32236

Shiraz | Screw cap AED 60 | 13475

Crimson Pinot Noir | Screw cap AED 63 | 15335

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The land on which Bonterra wines are born in the vineyard is the in the winery delivers wines with crystalline purity, bright fruit lush, undulating landscape of Northern California’s Mendocino characters and perfect acid balance. county. Organic winemaking and an obsessive attention to detail www.bonterra.com

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Chardonnay | Screw cap | Organic AED 89 | 68876

Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap | Organic AED 89 | 10096

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Pinot Noir | Organic AED 100 | 13477

Merlot | Organic AED 100 | 13478

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Sun, an undulating landscape in luscious green and a vastness with Alaska and runs all the way from South to North through the evoking the feeling of freedom – this is what Panamera is made entire USA, epitomising the spirit of freedom across the Americas. of. The grapes ripen in the heart of Napa Valley in the Rutherford On the label classic French elements combine with the symbol of Ranch vineyards, where experience and passion guarantee Californian strength and independence; the Grizzly bear much as premium quality. Panamera wines are named after the famous French and American winemaking combine in the bottle. Carretera Panamericana. The express highway links Argentina

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Chardonnay AED 55 | 15193

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Cuvée California AED 55 | 15194

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A love of making great wine has been passed on through four wines are approachable and fruit forward developed to meet the generations of the Gallo Family. So Gallo Family Vineyards enables needs of a consumer that likes a fruity wine with minimal oak you to pass on your most memorable experiences, helping to make impact and a soft, smooth mouth feel. someone else’s day a little richer, every day. Gallo Family Vineyards www.gallo.com

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André Brut AED 41 | 8541

André Brut Rosé AED 41 | 8542

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Gallo Family Vineyards Chardonnay AED 46 | 81896

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Gallo Family Vineyards White Zinfandel AED 46 | 81926

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Gallo Family Merlot AED 46 | 81906

Gallo Family Cabernet Sauvignon AED 46 | 81886

Turning Leaf Cabernet Sauvignon AED 55 | 81966

Turning Leaf Zinfandel AED 55 | 81986

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The brand everyone in the wine industry has been talking about. bestselling wine brand in the US. Barefoot ploughs profit back into Since being launched in the 1960s with a mission to make wine charitable causes, specifically targeting beach cleaning projects less elitist and more accessible to all, Barefoot has quietly gone around the World. The wines are fun and easy to drink with or about carving out its reputation as a positive contributor to cultural without your shoes on. and environmental issues. Gallo purchased Barefoot in 2005 and www.barefootwine.com the brand’s growth since has been phenomenal, becoming the

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Barefoot Moscato | Screw cap AED 40 | 15329

Barefoot Pinot Grigio | Screw cap AED 40 | 15330

Barefoot Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap AED 40 | 15331

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Barefoot Pink Moscato | Screw cap AED 40 | 15332

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Barefoot Merlot | Screw cap AED 40 | 15333

Barefoot Shiraz | Screw cap AED 40 | 15334

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Inspired by “Apotheca,” a mysterious place where wine was distinctive California grapes. From vintage to vintage, Boyd lets the blended and stored in 13th century Europe, the wines of Apothic character and flavor of the individual varietals guide the shape of are truly unique in style and taste. Winemaker Boyd Morrison each blend. crafts bold, captivating Apothic blends by using only the most www.apothic.com

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Apothic White AED 60 | 15390

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Apothic Red AED 60 | 15337

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Esser, literally means “eater” in German, so it seems natural by the humble rationale behind these wines. The Chardonnay that the family is obsessed with eating, cooking, and enjoying is packed with concentrated stone fruit and savoury nutty all things culinary. Since wine completes a good meal, they’ve characters while the Merlot is rich, opulent and plummy red with crafted elegant, sustainably farmed California wines that will supple tannins. compliment any meal at your table. However do not be fooled www.esservineyards.com

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Chardonnay AED 75 | 9770

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Merlot AED 75 | 9771

Cabernet Sauvignon AED 89 | 9769

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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars has a long and distinguished wine different cover crops selected for each vineyard based on the reputation and is considered a Napa Valley first-growth estate, precise soil characteristics and requirements of the varietal. Such best known for their iconic estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignons. practices are indicative of the attention to detail at the heart of Located in the heart of Napa Valley, in the Stag’s Leap district, everything at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. grapes are grown sustainably with focus on the vineyard with www.cask23.com

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Napa Sauvignon Blanc AED 145 | E027305

Napa Chardonnay AED 200 | E026805

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Napa Merlot AED 240 | E026904

Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon AED 325 | E0271 Fay Estate Cabernet Sauvignon FWL* | E0270

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Ridge Vineyards have been producing outstanding single to describe his viticulture and vinification he prefers the term vineyard wines since 1962. Owner and head winemaker, Paul ‘Pre-Industrial’. At the heart of this ethos is the primacy of the Draper is widely considered one of the best fine wine producers winemaker’s absolute understanding and knowledge of his land in the world and even a brief tasting of his wares demonstrates not relying on industrial process. that these are very special wines indeed. Rather than looking to www.ridgewine.com apply terms such as ‘sustainable’, ‘organic’ or ‘noninterventionist’

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Lytton Springs, Dry Creek Valley AED 230 | 1327909

Geyserville, Sonoma County AED 230 | 1328109

Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains AED 260 | 1327808 Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains FWL* | 12092

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The Michael Mondavi Family Estate was established in 2004 by along a passion for wine, food and hospitality that continues in Michael Mondavi alongside his wife Isabel, son Rob and daughter my family to this day, 94 years and four generations later.” He and Dina. But it actually all started 1919 when Michael Mondavi’s his father Robert had started the Robert Mondavi Winery in 1966 grandfather, Cesare, was elected to find grapes and winemaking and Michael had been part of it until he started his own winery in supplies for families to make wine legally during Prohibition. Thus, 2004. Today, with son Rob Mondavi, Jr. at the winemaking helm, in Lodi, California, the now famous Mondavi family began their Michael and the family craft a collection of world-class wines at foray into California winemaking. Michael Mondavi says, “When the Michael Mondavi Family Estate. my grand parents moved to country, they brought www.michaelmondavifamilyestate.com

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Emblem Cabernet Sauvignon AED 240 | 15389

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Over the past 32 years Frog’s Leap has earned an enviable grapes and the most traditional winemaking techniques, Frog’s reputation with a unique combination of a whimsical label, Leap strives to produce wines that deeply reflect the soils and sincere dedication to sustainable principles and small, handcrafted climate from which they emanate. production. Using the best of Napa Valley’s organically grown www.frogsleap.com

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Napa Sauvignon Blanc | Organic AED 125 | E0205

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Napa Zinfandel | Organic AED 175 | E0206

Rutherford | Organic AED 450 | E0208

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Founded by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn in 1976, Duckhorn essential element in making wines of distinction. Pioneering and Vineyards has been crafting classic Bordeaux varietals from the perfecting Merlot as a premium varietal, Duckhorn Vineyards now Napa Valley for over 30 years. This winemaking tradition has makes several elegant Merlot and distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon grown to include seven meticulously farmed Estate vineyards bottlings that showcase its premium vineyard sites. located throughout the various microclimates of the Napa Valley. www.duckhorn.com Focused on quality and consistency, these Estate vineyards are an

WHITE

Sauvignon Blanc AED 160 | 10197

RED

Merlot AED 280 | 1471212

Cabernet Sauvignon AED 330 | 1471312

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Heitz Wine Cellars inhabits a pristine valley in the eastern hills build the worldwide reputation for Heitz Cellars — a name that of St. Helena known to the locals as Spring Valley. In 1964, has become synonymous with luxury in the world of winemaking. Joe and Alice Heitz acquired this 160-acre ranch and winery The style of Heitz is restrained, shying away from the over to accommodate their burgeoning family business. Second extraction so common elsewhere in Napa and their flagship generation Kathleen Heitz Myers and David Heitz are now at the Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet was recently named one of 12 wines helm as president and winemaker. They have each been integral of the 20th century. to the success of the family business since the 1970s, helping to www.heitzcellar.com

WHITE

Napa Valley Chardonnay AED 150 | E0190

RED

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon AED 270 | E019108

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Grgich Hills Estate, located in the heart of Napa Valley, was wines . All vineyards are certified organic and Biodynamic, a founded in 1977 by Miljenko “Mike” Grgich and Austin Hills holistic farming practice that uses the earth’s cycles and natural of the Hills Bros. family. Mike Grgich’s 1973 Chateau preparations to create wines with pure flavors and a pronounced Montelena Chardonnay had just won the now-famous Paris sense of place. The quality of the fruit, the tender care in the Tasting, besting the top white Burgundies, and so Grgich Hills’ winery, and the aging regimen make these hand-crafted wines wines were in high demand from the start. Mike’s wine philosophy immediately enjoyable on release yet capable of maturing of consistency, quality, and longevity has led to ongoing critical gracefully for many years. and consumer acclaim for their elegant and food-friendly www.grgich.com

WHITE

Chardonnay | Organic AED 260 | 10200

RED

Cabernet Sauvignon | Organic AED 395 | 10201

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Chile Casillero del Diablo, “Late Harvest Picking”, Central Valley | Screw cap | 37.5cl AED 45 | 13250

South Africa Nederburg, Winemaster’s Reserve Noble Late Harvest | 37.5cl AED 55 | 10658

Spain Torres, Moscatel Oro Floralis, España DO | 50cl AED 55 | 19626

Italy Cossetti Moscato d'Asti DOCG Sparkling AED 57 | 13372

France Château Le Juge, Sauternes | 37.5cl AED 76 | 13415

Australia Stella Bella Pink Moscato | 37.5cl | Screw cap AED 80 | 10423

Hungary Disznoko, Tokaji “Late Harvest” Furmint | 50cl AED 85 | 13131

France Michel Chapoutier, Banyuls, Terra Vinyas | 37.5cl AED 90 | E011198-6

France Paul Jaboulet Aine, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise | 37.5cl AED 96 | 6951

France Château Armajan des Ormes, Sauternes | 37.5cl AED 105 | 6909

France Domaine Cazes, Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP | Bio-dynamic AED 115 | E040303-6

France Domaine Sylvain Gaudron, Vouvray Moelleux ‘Les Pierres Rousses’ AED 118 | 15185

Australia de Bortoli, Noble One, Botrytis Semillon | 37.5cl AED 139 | 9863

Australia Turkey Flat Pedro Ximenez | 37.5cl AED 149 | 12338

Italy Planeta, Passito di Noto, Noto DOC | 50cl AED 180 | 14158

France Château Armajan des Ormes, Sauternes AED 199 | 9560

China Changyu, Golden Diamond Icewine Vidal | 37.5cl AED 210 | 15387

Italy Barone Ricasoli, Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC | 50cl AED 210 | 13373

South Africa Ken Forrester, T Noble Late Harvest | 37.5cl | Screw cap AED 215 | 106596

Hungary Disznoko, Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos, 2001 | 50cl AED 281 | 1313293

Canada Peller Estates, Vidal Oak Aged Icewine | 37.5cl AED 290 | 11441

Canada Peller Estates, Vidal Icewine | 37.5cl AED 295 | 11442

Canada Peller Estates, Riesling Icewine | 37.5cl AED 320 | 11443

Canada Peller Estates, Cabernet Franc Icewine | 37.5cl AED 360 | 11440

Hungary Disznoko, Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos, 1999 | 50cl AED 390 | 1313499 France Château Rieussec, Premier Cru Classé, Sauternes FWL* | E0071 France Château d’Yquem, Premier Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes FWL* | E0715 France Château Suduiraut, Premier Cru Classé, Sauternes | 37.5cl FWL* | 102936 Germany Schloss Vollrads Riesling Beerenauslese | 37.5cl FWL* | E017203

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In over two hundred years of production only 2 families have if cellared correctly, the Late Bottled Vintage on the other hand made Graham’s Port. Considered one of the finest Ports is a wine to be drunk young and does not benefit from extended available, Graham’s Port offer consistency and quality unrivalled ageing. Both are classic. by any other house. Their wines are concentrated and powerful www.grahams-ports.com with fine integrated alcohol. The Vintage can esily last 50 years

FORTIFIED

Six Grapes Reserve Port AED 112 | 12991

Late Bottled Vintage Port AED 110 | 12992

10 Year Old Tawny Port AED 250 | 12993

Vintage Port 2000 AED 575 | 1299400

Quinta Do Noval, which is principally situated in the valley 100 metres, at the level of the Pinhao River, to 350 metres at of the small Pinhao River, a tributary of the Douro, has the summit of the valley. approximately 145 hectares of vines, ranging in altitude from www.quintadonoval.com

FORTIFIED

Late Bottled Vintage Port AED 135 | 87616

10 Year Old Tawny Port AED 190 | 87606

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Warre’s has been leading the Port trade since it was established as characteristics are reflected in wines like Warre’s Warrior, the oldest the first British Port House in 1670. A pioneer of a great tradition mark of Port in the world now with a radically redesigned new with over 300 years of history, Warre’s legacy is built on the look, and Warre’s Otima, an award-winning Tawny Port in chic, superb quality of Warre’s Vintage Ports and on an unwavering ultra-modern packaging. commitment to quality and successful innovation. These www.warre.com

FORTIFIED

Heritage Ruby AED 89 | E0259

Warrior AED 110 | E0260

Otima 20 Year Old Tawny AED 250 | E0261

Warres Vintage 1985 AED 580 | E026385

The Cockburn house produces a full roster of commercial ports dishes with a cheese component. It also complements nuts, which take their place alongside the impressive LBV and Vintage dark chocolate dishes, good pâté or jam”n. Serve at cool room ports they produce. Cockburn’s LBV works well with blue cheese, temperature or if preferred very slightly chilled strong Portuguese cheese (try St Jorge or Serpa) or savoury www.cockburns.com

FORTIFIED

Special Reserve Port AED 89 | 4706

Ruby Port AED 89 | 4686

Old Tawny Port AED 89 | 4736

Late Bottled Vintage Port AED 125 | 4666

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The winery was founded in 1877 by Sir Alexander Williams, a great quality oak casks. These are the base of the development admirer and connoisseur of sherry products, and Arthur Humbert, and ageing of every sherry and produced at Bodegas a specialist in international relations. Since then they have Williams & Humbert. preserved part of the original wines and (soleras) in high www.bodegas-williams-humbert.com

Dry Sack AED 67 | 0482

In the southern Spanish town of Jerez de la Frontera, the González range, each aged over 30 years in the winery’s historic cellars. family have passed down the art of sherry winemaking from Today, the of one of the world’s most visited wineries are generation to generation since 1835. Unique climactic conditions enjoyed in over 100 countries worldwide, building up a fan base and traditional winemaking techniques combine to produce one including some of the most prominent figures of the last two of the world’s most distinctive and remarkable styles of wine. centuries, hundreds of which have passed through the bodegas of Gonzalez Byass proudly stand behind Spain’s first registered Gonzalez Byass to add their signatures to the winery’s esteemed brand and the world’s favourite fino sherry, Tio Pepe, and boast collection of signed barrels. a collection of authentic oenological gems including the VORS www.gonzalezbyass.com

Tio Pepe Fino | 75cl AED 85 | 0487

Amontillado Del Duque VORS | 37.5cl AED 155 | 14008

Apostoles VORS | 37.5cl AED 155 | 14009

Matusalem VORS | 37.5cl AED 155 | 14010

Noe PX VORS | 37.5cl AED 195 | 14011

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Bodegas Hidalgo - La Gitana is one of the Sherry district’s oldest In the early XIX century, under the guidance of Don Eduardo Sherry producers. Apparently the first Hidalgo who arrived in Hidalgo Verjano, the company expanded becoming one of the Sanlucar was Jose Antonio Hidalgo who came from Valle de sherry regions major grape growers and a principal producer of Castaneda, Santander, during the north to south emigration Manzanilla, a wine which they are still widely lauded for today. promoted by king Charles III at the beginning of the XVIII century. www.lagitana.es

Manzanilla AED 66 | 15291

Harveys vineyards are situated in the picturesque region of The sherries are then aged in a traditional system which Jerez in southern Spain where the local winegrowers cultivate gives them a rich and silky smooth flavour. a selection of grapes. Their masterblender, Manuel J. Valcarcel, www.harveyshalfhour.co.uk blends the grapes to create different styles of Harveys sherries.

Harveys Club Amontillado AED 75 | 5988

Harveys Bristol Cream AED 77 | 0460

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Cossart Gordon, established in 1745, is the oldest Madeira owns Blandy’s, Leacock’s and Miles. Over the last 15 years, the wine company and became a partner in the Madeira Wine Symingtons have used their winemaking experience, dedication Association in 1953. In 1989, the Symington family, renowned to reinvestment in the vineyards and winery, and worldwide fourth generation Port producers, took a majority shareholding in distribution network to revitalize the Madeira trade. what had then become the Madeira Wine Company, which also

Bual 5 Years Old AED 120 | E0422

Sercial 5 Years Old AED 120 | E0421

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Grappa is a wonderful way to end a meal drunk Grappa, the body that represents most of the grappa either as a shot on its own or added to an espresso producers in Italy, recommends serving shots in small (in which case it's known in Italy as a caffè coretto, tulip-shaped glasses with open rims, rather than or a "corrected coffee"). The Instituto Nazionale balloons or narrow glasses.

Grappa

Italy Argiolas Grappa Tremontis | 70cl NEW | AED 85 | 16722

Italy Santa Cristina Grappa di Lugana | 50cl NEW | AED 178 | 16724

Italy Bocchino Grappa di Nebbiolo di Langhe | 70cl NEW | AED 195 | 15942

Italy Antinori Grappa di Tignanello | 50cl AED 210 | 69086

Italy Zenato Grappa di Amarone | 50cl NEW | AED 265 | 16725

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CHAMPAGNE

MOËT ET CHANDON | Mini Moët Impérial* | 20cl AED 94 | 7008

MOËT ET CHANDON | Moët Impérial* | 37.5cl AED 165 | 083612

VEUVE CLICQUOT | Yellow Label* | 37.5cl AED 175 | 345612

RUINART | R de Ruinart Brut* | 37.5cl AED 199 | 8590

BILLECART-SALMON | Brut Reserve* | 37.5cl AED 190 | E0002

BILLECART-SALMON | Brut Rosé* | 37.5cl AED 225 | E0275

SPARKLING

JACOB'S CREEK | Pinot Noir-Chardonnay Piccolo | 20cl AED 21 | 7737

JACOB'S CREEK | Rosé Piccolo | 20cl AED 21 | 8977

WHITE

SILENI ESTATES | Nano Sauvignon Blanc PET with clip-on glass* | 18.75cl NEW | AED 13 | 17634

FRONTERA | Sauvignon Blanc | 18.75cl | Screw cap AED 15 | 17844

NEDERBURG | Foundation Sauvignon - Chardonnay | 18.75cl | Screw cap AED 16 | 11359FD

SANTA JULIA | Chardonnay | 37.5cl | Screw cap AED 23 | 12892

CASILLERO DEL DIABLO | “Reserva” Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley | 37.5cl | Screw cap AED 26 | 792724

TORRES | Viña Sol, Catalunya DO | 37.5cl | Screw cap AED 28 | 9909

BARON PHILIPPE DE ROTHSCHILD | Mouton Cadet Blanc | 37.5cl AED 41 | 9834

PETER LEHMANN | Weighbridge Chardonnay | 37.5cl AED 38 | 12143

ANTINORI | Villa Antinori Bianco, Toscana IGT | 37.5cl AED 41 | 6907

ROSÉ

SILENI ESTATES | Nano Grenache Rosé PET with clip-on glass* | 18.75cl NEW | AED 13 | 17638

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RED

SILENI ESTATES | Nano Cabernet Sauvignon PET with clip-on glass* | 18.75cl NEW | AED 13 | 17635

SILENI ESTATES | Nano Pinot Noir PET with clip-on glass* | 18.75cl NEW | AED 13 | 17637

FRONTERA | Cabernet Sauvignon | 18.75cl | Screw cap AED 14 | 842424

NEDERBURG | Winemaster’s Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz | 18.75cl | Screw cap AED 15 | 11360FD

TORRES | Sangre de Toro, Catalunya DO | 37.5cl | Screw cap AED 27 | 9910

SANTA JULIA | Malbec | 37.5cl AED 22 | 12891

CASILLERO DEL DIABLO | “Reserva” Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley | 37.5cl | Screw cap AED 24 | 792624

PETER LEHMANN | Weighbridge Cabernet Merlot | 37.5cl AED 38 | 12144

BARON PHILIPPE DE ROTHSCHILD | Mouton Cadet Rouge | 37.5cl AED 46 | 9833

ANTINORI | Villa Antinori Rosso, Toscana IGT | 37.5cl AED 60 | 6905

DOURTHE | Terrasse de La Garde | 37.5cl AED 62 | 11898

BARONE RICASOLI | Castello di Brolio, Chianti Classico DOCG | 37.5cl AED 150 | E0149

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CHAMPAGNE

MOËT ET CHANDON | Moët Impérial | 1.5L AED 619 | 08313

BILLECART-SALMON | Brut Reserve | 1.5L AED 600 | E0003

VEUVE CLICQUOT | Yellow Label | 1.5L AED 680 | 87823

BILLECART-SALMON | Brut Reserve | 3L AED 1,500 | E0268

MOËT ET CHANDON | Moët Impérial | 3L AED 1,850 | 7163

MOËT ET CHANDON | Moët Impérial | 6L AED 3,750 | 7162

MOËT ET CHANDON | Moët Rosé Impérial | 1.5L AED 798 | 89743

RUINART | Ruinart Rosé | 1.5L AED 905 | 85233

BILLECART-SALMON | Brut Rosé | 1.5L AED 850 | E0005

SPARKLING

ZONIN | Prosecco, Magnum | 1.5L NEW | AED 120 | 17599

FREIXENET | Cordon Negro, Cava DO | 1.5L NEW | AED 130 | 106906

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WHITE

CHÂTEAU FUISSÉ | Pouilly-Fuissé “Tête de Cru” | 1.5L AED 350 | E002898

LA SCOLCA | Gavi dei Gavi® 'Black Label' DOCG | 1.5L NEW | AED 540 | 15981

ROSÉ

CHÂTEAU D'ESCLANS | Whispering Angel Rosé, Magnum | 1.5L AED 230 | 11990

CHÂTEAU D'ESCLANS | Esclans | 3L AED 570 | 15416

CHÂTEAU D'ESCLANS | Whispering Angel Rosé | 6L NEW | AED 1,690 | 171145

RED CHÂTEAU LA NERTHE | Châteauneuf-du-Pape | 1.5L FWL* | 1457709

TENUTE SILVIO NARDI | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | 1.5L AED 500 | E015899

BARONE RICASOLI | Colledilà, Chianti Classico DOCG | 1.5L AED 640 | 122241

BARONE RICASOLI | Castello di Brolio, Chianti Classico DOCG | 1.5L AED 590 | E015001 SANSONINA | Sansonina Rosso, Veronese IGT | 1.5L FWL* | 15129 CASTELLO DI FONTERUTOLI | Chianti Classico DOCG | 3L FWL* | E041701 CASTELLO DI FONTERUTOLI | Siepi, Toscana IGT | 1.5L FWL* | E0419 CASTELLO DI FONTERUTOLI | Siepi, Toscana IGT | 3L FWL* | E0420

CLOS DE LOS SIETE | Clos de los Siete | 1.5L AED 289 | 12255

MARQUÉS DE RISCAL | Rioja Reserva DOCa | 1.5L NEW | AED 199 | 12661

ANTINORI | Villa Antinori Rosso | 1.5L NEW | AED 215 | 12662

BOEKENHOUTSKLOOF | Chocolate Block | 1.5L NEW | AED 350 | 13471 COSSETTI | Barbera d'Asti 'La Vigna Vecchia' DOCG | 1.5L NEW | FWL* | 15655

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SOUTH AFRICA

BANTRY BAY | Chenin Blanc | 5L NEW | AED 110 | 16890

BANTRY BAY | Merlot | 5L NEW | AED 110 | 16891

DROSTDY HOF | Grand Cru | 5L AED 115 | 10434

DROSTDY HOF | Claret | 5L AED 115 | 10433

TWO OCEANS | Two Oceans Sauvignon Blanc | 3L AED 88 | 10440

TWO OCEANS | Two Oceans Cabernet-Merlot | 3L AED 88 | 10439

TWO OCEANS | Two Oceans Shiraz | 3L AED 88 | 10441

WINEWAYS | Raindance Dry White | 5L AED 105 | 9685

WINEWAYS | Raindance Dry Red | 5L AED 112 | 9686

CHILE

CONCHA Y TORO | Room Service Red | 5L NEW | AED 128 | 17013

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