Brett
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Mid gold. Waxy peaches, dry but rich; good acidity, lemony, deep complexity, gorgeous mouthfeel. Drinking well now +
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Champagne
Coppery pink. Redcurrants, whitecurrants, dry with a persistent fizz. Bright, crisp, lovely fruit with a tinkle of spice
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Paul Jaboulet Crozes Hermitage 1996
Deep ruby, touch of brown on rim. Venerable nose of spice and forest floor, reminding me of old encyclopedias! Delicious
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Vin De Savoie Gamay Rose Vielles Vignes
Pale, pale pink. Redcurrant, floral, dry with a fruitiness that beguiles. Enjoyed with wild mushroom dishes.
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Bouza Albarino
Light gold. Lemony and vegetal notes presage a dry white with white pepper and crisp acidity. Plump, long, rich finish.
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Colonat Les Thorins 2009
Mid ruby. Peony, floral and fruity, dry, soft, juicy, squishy, jammy red fruits. Will het better and better!
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Vire Clesse 2005
Gold, making you think it'll be sweet? But no, it is in fact dry! Bouquet and flavours of fuzzy peach, herby, oaky.
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Grisard
Ruby. Cheerful plum notes, dry, finely attuned tannins, gentle spice.
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Maison Mollex Clos De La Peclette Seyssel 2010
Pale gold. Elegant peachy, creamy fruit with a touch of hedgerow. Dry, balanced acidity, fruity. Medium finish.
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Terrazze Retiche Di Sondrio Il Pettirosso 1999
Pale browny ruby which exhibits age. Black and red currants, taut, delicious ripe fruit, delightful balanced tannins.
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Pacherenc Du Vic Bilh Saint Martin 1996
Gold! Hazelnuts, butterscotch, passion fruit = sweet, backed up by well balanced acidity. Great with creamy blue cheese
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Marsanne De Lucca.
Pale gold. Melony, touch of honeysuckle, dry, good acidity, plump, great with prawns and bresaolo di tonno.
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Touraine Sauvignon Les Davants De La Bonneliere
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Fluteau Champagne Cuvee Reservee
Light gold. Fine mousse with fruity, yeast notes; bright, crisp, elegant and well rounded.
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Savagnin Cotes Du Jura 2005
Mid gold. Yeasty, sourdough, dried apricots on nose presage a wine packed full of amazing flavours: spices, cardamom etc
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Grand Beliga 2010
Deep ruby. Bright red fruits, strawberry, plum. Dry, gentle tannins, mellow with a hint of coffee and spice.
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Saint Joseph Appellation 2010
Deep ruby. Musky blackberries, spicy, deep, dry, good tannic structure, big, juicy, touch of smoky minty black pepper.
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Domaine Du Murinais Crozes Hermitage
Pale gold. Notes of pear and jasmine, dry, fine acidity and gently rich, this is mellow with a touch of minerality. Long
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Arbois Poulsard 2010
Pale ruby. Fairly intense cherry and raspberry notes, dry, gentle tannins and noticeable acidity. Long, improving.
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Bugey Mondeuse Maison Angelot 2009
Deep ruby. Stewed red fruits, very dry and still quite tannic. Chunky, four square with a ripe fruity finish.
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Das Phantom
Deep ruby. Concentrated rich brambly fruits, dry, mature supple tannins with a fine, suave richness. Long finish.