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    Chateau Musar Hochar 2019

    Written by bluestone0924

    Hochar Père et Fils Red has been described as the ‘second’ wine of Château Musar, and it does bear some resemblance to the ‘Grand Vin’: rich, spicy and profoundly fruity, with a mellow quality derived from lengthy oak - and bottle ageing. Since its launch in the late 1980s, it ha...

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    Côtes du Rhône 2017 (half bottle)

    Written by bluestone0924

    The nose has fresh fruits with red berries and spices which leads to a full, round and racy palate. A good structure of smooth tannins, full-bodied, rich and intensly aromatic. Overall this wine has plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit.

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    Domaine Magalanne, Cotes du Rhone Rouge

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Ruby red colour, fruity nose of cherry and strawberry. Round on the palate, full of fresh red fruits, blackcurrant cherry. Light but present tannic structure. Easy to drink for the uninitiated. To drink alone or with your white and red meats. Perfect for daily meals.

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    E. Guigal, Côtes du Rhône Rouge, 2018/19

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Deep and dark red with a shiny appearance. On the nose fresh fruits with red berries and spices leading to a full and round palate, followed by smooth tannins. This is a full bodied, rich and intensely aromatic wine. Food and wine matching: cold meats, meat, game bird and cheese

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    Familia Torres, Salmos

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Opaque, dark cherry red. Intense, concentrated. Seductively expressive fruit (jammy cassis) culminating in delicate dried fruit notes (plum) and a distinctive, terroir-imparted mineral nuance. The palate is firm, lively, flavourful, with elegant, velvety tannins. Persistent and round.

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    Garnatxa Negra, Herència Altés

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Bright crimson in colour, this Garnatxa Negra is very expressive with notes of red fruits and minerals that leap from the glass. Plenty of fruit on the palate, a touch of complexity and sweet tannins. Pairs well with grilled meats, cabrito and lamb

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    Old Vines Grenache, 2020 Big Rivers, Simon Hackett

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Tasting Notes Vibrant crimson red with purple hues. Fragrant fresh cherries, red liquorice, supported by hints of chocolate, cinnamon and earthy aromas. On the palate there are sweet cheery, plum and mulberry flavours with hints of cocoa wrapped up in soft and silky tannins. Food An...

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    Saint Louis de Provence, Coteaux Varois en Provence

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Provence, the land of lavender and sunshine! With their unique knowledge of the special wine growing conditions in the region of Provençal the vintners of Estandon Vignerons have been cultivating Provençal vineyards for several generations. The wine making facilities are located close to...

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    The Steading 2018/19 – Torbreck

    Written by bluestone0924

    Deep ruby with flickers of violet, its delicate aromas of truffle, five spice and spring flowers are supported by a rich core of liquorice, saddle leather and Provencal herbs. Very ‘Burgundian’ in style, the palate is elegant and pure with subtle notes of crushed cherries, earth and ce...

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    Tinto – Viña Mariposa

    Written by bluestone0924

    A soft and juicy medium bodied red wine made using the Tempranillo grape, famous for its dominance in Rioja wines. Packed with red fruit aromas and flavours and has a very smooth finish. Easy drinking but versatile.

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    Vacqueyras 2020 – Château de Montmirail

    Written by bluestone0924

    Brilliant purple in aspect, with prominent aromas of red fruits, with some notes of earth and cinnamon spice. On the palate, full bodied and fruit driven, with underlying elements of cloves and dark berries.

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