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Azamor, 2004
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£14.00 |
The name doesn’t give much away! This is a beautiful Portuguese red, made from a blend of international grapes such as Syrah (Shiraz) and a healthy proportion of Touriga Franca. An unusual, even exotic wine, that is a joy to drink – especially with pork or red meat. |
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Rioja Crianza, Heredad de Altillo, Spain, 2003
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£14.50 |
| A classic wine, and another bottle with quality way above what its price would suggest. Made from the Tempranillo grape and aged in oak barrels, it has lots of body and a wonderful raspberry aroma, followed by flavours of chocolate and dark cherries. |
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£15.50 |
Shiraz, Jacobite Ridge, Australia 2005 |
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Sourced from high quality vineyards across south-eastern Australia, the Jacobite Ridge is all you’d expect of a classic Ozzie Shiraz: it’s a deep purple colour, bursting with fruit aromas, and is generous and slightly spicy on the palate. Great with steak and other red meat dishes. |
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Merlot, Lyeth, USA, 2004 |
£18.00 |
| Lyeth (pronounced pretty much like Leith) have been producing Bordeaux-style reds in California since the 1980s. This example is soft and full in the mouth, with dark plummy fruit, and a long smooth finish. Especially good with Orkney lamb, we think. |
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Möet et Chandon, Brut Champagne, NV
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£32.00 |
The ultimate celebratory drink! This delicious, easy to drink Champagne comes from one of the world’s greatest winemakers. Birthdays, holidays, Fridays…there’s always an excuse to celebrate if you think about it! |
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