Wine Drop-In | Thursday 27th June 2013

Chateau Fontareche 2011

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Light-aromatic redChateau Fontareche FranceCorbieresMouvedre, Syrah, Grenache, Carignan2011

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PRICE

Sweet black cherries, blackberries, liquorice & oakLifting and attractiveSoftFullPersistent fruit and a savoury finish, classic Corbieres£32.50

Selling PointsChateau de Fontareche is one of the oldest estates in the Languedoc dating back to the 14th century. The Corbières is a spectacular, rugged range of hills in between Narbonne Perpignan in the deep south of France. 35% Mourvèdre, 35% Syrah, 15% Grenache, 15% Carignan, aged in tank (no wood at all) for 14 months.

Tasting NotesSoft on the palate with some spice and fresh berry fruits. A savoury finish with a long length.

Food MatchingGreat with meats of all kind, Sirloin is a winner for this one! Also cheeses and the potted beef.

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Telmo Rodriguez Al Muvedre 2012

STYLEPRODUCERCOUNTRY REGIONGRAPE VINTAGE

Full redTelmo RodriguezSpainAlicanteMuvedre (Monastrell)2012

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Dried fruit, subtle coffee and cinnamonLowSoftLight / MediumRaisins, prunes, vanilla, tobacco, smooth£65.00

Selling PointsTelmo Rodriguez is considered one of Spain’s most talented and prolific winemakers who champions the revival of native varietals and underappreciated regions with superior terroir. Telmo is also a remarkably democratic winemaker who is as proud of his everyday wines as he is of his rare and limited bottlings.

Tasting NotesPerfectly mature and smooth, with notes of coffee, Christmas cake, tobacco, prunes and cinnamon. Light and delicate, with great length and poise.

Food MatchingBelly ribs, all fish, Rump, Chateaubriand

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Wine Drop-In | Thursday 27th June 2013

Plan B Shiraz 2010

STYLEPRODUCERCOUNTRYREGIONGRAPEVINTAGE

Full redPlan B WinesAustraliaFrankland River 90% Shiraz, 10% Tempranillo2010

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Chocolaty, oaky & dark fruitsMediumPronouncedRich & fullRipe fruits, subtle oaky vanilla with hints of spice£35.00

Selling PointsNew world Shiraz at a very affordable price. Pungent nose, rustic and rugged palate, yet not entirely lacking charm. The fruit is sourced from separate vineyards in the Frankland River region.

Tasting NotesThe richness and depth of fruit in the shiraz is perfectly complemented by the dry sinewy tempranillo. Lovely spicy aromas with a background of subtle oak.

Food MatchingAll things meaty, from grilled steaks to roasts

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Neudorf “Tom’s Block” Pinot Noir 2011

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Light-aromatic redNeudordNew ZealandNelson100% Pinot Noir2011

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Dark red berry, cherry, herbsAliveSoft and fineMediumDark berries, herbs, floral notes & oak£50.00

Selling PointsThe vines, planted in the late 1970s, spill down a gentle north-facing slope overlooking the Moutere Valley, at the top of New Zealand's South Island. Neudord earned their reputation for concentrated, minerally chardonnay, it is their elegant and complex pinot noir which has attracted recent attention.

Tasting NotesDark, deep, ruby-red with slight purple hues. The nose is softly restrained and subdued in fruit expression, the ripe, dark fruit supported by herb nuances. The palate has a core of dark fruit with subtle earthy and herbal detail, violet floral elements and a hint of oak; good density and depth, and the flavours lead to a firm, tightly bound, dry finish.

Food MatchingPoultry, roasts, pork, lamb, lean stakes, cheese or simply on its own.

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