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Press recommendations 30 August 2008 |
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| Gobelsburger Grüner Veltliner 2007 Kamptal, Austria |
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Pizzorno Merlot / Tannat 2006 Canalones, Uruguay |
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St Hallett Gamekeeper's Reserve 2006/07 Barossa Valley, S Australia |
| "If you haven’t tasted Austria’s signature grape variety, Waitrose’s current discount is just the incentive you need to try this aromatic, dry white", Anthony Rose, The Independent, 30 August 2008 (2007 vintage)
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"It’s botanicals include rose petals and cucumber, both of which are evident on the nose (the rose giving a perfume reminiscent of Turkish delight), and it has a soft, almost creamy texture. Serve with a slice of cucumber, not lemon," Saga Magazine, Joanna Simon, 1 September 2008
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"Uruguay may not be the first country you think of when choosing wines but this is one that’s worth tracking down. There’s a deliciously smoky, mocha character to the wine which is supple and smooth in the mouth," Olive, 1 October 2008 (2006 vintage)
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"This has barbecue written all over it. Crammed with dark fruit, there’s a lot going on for the price. Highly quaffable," John Bingham, The Daily Telegraph, 2 September 2008 (2007 vintage)
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Press recommendations 23 August 2008 |
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| Bonterra Rosé 2007 California, USA |
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Santa Julia Organica Bonarda / Sangiovese 2007 Mendoza, Argentina |
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Malvira Roero Arneis 2007 Piedmont, Italy |
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Domaine de la Pierre qui Danse 2006 Quincy, Loire, France |
| “Juicy, raspberryish Californian blend of sangiovese, zinfandel and grenache,” Joanna Simon, The Sunday Times, 24 August 2008 (2007 vintage) |
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“Crammed with smooth blackberry and cranberry notes, this is an exceptional summer red wine, which loves being cooled in an ice bucket,” Matthew Jukes, Daily Mail, 23 August 2008 (2007 vintage) |
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“This well-known producer has been producing top-quality Italian whites from Piedmont for more than 20 years. This is a classic example of the Arneis grape variety. The wine displays creamy lime aromas. On the palate, elegant mineral and hay – a very expressive and classy wine,” Christelle Guibert, The Observer, 24 August 2008 (2007 vintage) |
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“A thoroughly seductive sauvignon from the Loire, this is rounded and slightly grassy with herb-tinged fruit, making it a white with serious appeal,” Jamie Goode, Sunday Express, 24 August 2008 (2006 vintage) |
Press recommendations 17 August 2008 |
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| Bodega Colomé Estate Malbec 2005 Salta, Argentina |
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Domaine François Villard, Les Terrasses du Palat 2006 Condrieu, Rhône France |
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O'Leary Walker Polish Hill River Riesling 2007 S Australia |
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Chat-en-Oeuf Blanc 2006 Côtes du Ventoux, Rhône, France |
| "Biodynamic farming and the world’s highest commercial vineyards make Colomé Estate wines distinctive. A dense, pure red with great concentration but smooth structure", Jamie Goode, Sunday Express (Magazine), 17 August 2008 (2005 vintage)
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"If you’ve ever wondered what all the fuss is about with Viognier, buy yourself a bottle of this lovely, hedonistic white from the Rhône. It’s a quintessence of fine Viognier, with notes of sandalwood, freesias and white peach. Delicious", Tim Atkin, The Observer (Food Monthly), 17 August 2008 (2006 vintage) |
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"…for me, this wine is consistently one of the best value whites from Down Under, a complex, dry, lime-scented Riesling of real purity, length and finesse", Tim Atkin, The Observer (Food Monthly), 17 August 2008 (2007 vintage) |
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"A typically honeyed, grapy Rhône blend of Grenache blanc, marsanne and roussanne: full and fat", Andrew Neather, Evening Standard, 20 August 2008 (2007 vintage) |
Press recommendations 8 August 2008 |
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| Tagus Creek Grande Vinho 2006 Ribatejo, Portugal |
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Fetzer Valley Oaks Syrah Rosé 2007 California, USA |
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Charles Joguet, Les Petites Roches 2006 Chinon, Loire, France |
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Yalumba Viognier 2006 Eden Valley, S Australia |
| "A wine of great finesse, deep coloured and intense, it can be enjoyed in the best cuisine – with game, meats, cheese or on its own", Charlotte Lessing, The Lady, 5 August 2008 (2006 vintage) |
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"From vineyards in California’s Central Valley region, this wonderfully juicy 100 percent Syrah rosé is crammed with peppery strawberry/blackberry fruit, and, thanks to well-balanced acidity, is backed by a crisp dry finish. Serve well-chilled with smoked chicken and avocado salad," Jonathan Ray, The Daily Telegraph, 9 August 2008 (2007 vintage)
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"…delightful, smouldering, herby, laurel leaf and redcurrant fruit," Jane MacQuitty, The Times (Magazine), 9 August 2008 (2006 vintage) |
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"Richly endowed with peachy flavours, plus a hint of tangerine freshness. This thick-textured, luxurious wine is that rare thing – a natural partner for soup," Jamie Goode, Sunday Express (Magazine), 10 August 2008 (2006 vintage)
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Press recommendations 1 August 2008 |
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| Waitrose Solera Jerezana Manzanilla Sherry |
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Fairtrade Tilimuqui Single Vineyard Torrontés 2007 Mendoza, Argentina |
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Sogrape Quinta de Azevedo 2007 Vinho Verde, Portugal |
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Cuvée Pêcheur 2007 Vin de Pays Comté Tolosan, South of France |
| “My favourite is the gorgeous, tangy, floral, meaty, sea-salt-licked Solera Jerezana Manzanilla Reserva…,” Jane MaqQuitty, The Times, 2 August 2008
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“Beautifully crisp and aromatic with floral grape notes. Rich, boldly flavoured and quite precise,” Wine & Spirit Magazine, 1 August 2008 (2008 vintage) |
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“Pale coloured and slightly spritzy, this lowish-alcohol (11 per cent) white is just about the prefect summer wine. It’s quite aromatic, with zippy lemony fruit and a light crisp character,” Jamie Goode, Sunday Express, 3 August 2008 (2007 vintage) |
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This is Waitrose’s bargain basement offering and it’s reliable consistent. It’s a light, fresh style, with appealing floral aromas that make it seem more expensive than it is,” Olive Magazine, 1 September 2008 (2007 vintage) |
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