Black as sin and devilishly tempting. Rex Mundi is a decadent red to stain your lips and fire your soul! Style: Medium bodied, dry and rounded Country: France Alcohol: 13%
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The Full Fifteen 2014
Andrew Mcpherson’s aim with The Full Fifteen has always been to create a huge, black red that’s smooth and immensely drinkable. This 2014 is so rich, it’s like two bottles crammed into one. Style: Rich and flavoursome Country: South Eastern Australia Alcohol: 15%
Yarrunga Field 2011
The best modern Aussie whites offer an abundance of sun-ripened fruit balanced by crisp, zingy refreshment. None more so than Yarrunga Field, which has been our ‘House White’ representative for Oz for years. Style: Light and refreshing dry white Country: Australia Alcohol: 12.0%
Paris Street Pinot Grigio 2012
Pinot Grigio is much in demand from Romania and its wines can be particularly pricey. Romania’s cool climate vineyards are also perfectly suited to this grape. Well, just taste this bright star white with brilliant green apple and citrus character. Style: Light and refreshing dry white Country: Romania Alcohol: 13.0%
Porrais Reserva 2012
White wines from the Douro are rare. Made by Xito Olazabal, from some of Portugal’s finest native grapes, grown high for extra finesse, this white is ultra crisp with great citrus intensity. Style: Light and refreshing dry white Country: Portugal Alcohol: 13.0%
Visionario 2011
Visionario is the creation of Alessandro Gallici, who decided that instead of using one variety, he’d make a blend of native Friuli and Veneto grapes – the sum being greater than the parts. Thrillingly fresh with delicious hints of apricot and spice. Style: Medium-bodied dry white Country: Italy Alcohol: 12.5%
Campanula Pinot Grigio 2011
Pinot Grigio is the grape of the moment, and Hungary’s white ace – originally brought here by Italians and tasting just as good as its expensive Latin counterparts. Hungary’s idyllic climate ripens it perfectly, delivering mouth-watering citrus fruit. Style: Light and refreshing dry white Country: Hungary Alcohol: 12.5%
Le Prince de Courthézon 2013
As close as you could hope to come to genuine Châteauneuf style for less than £8 a bottle. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre are the three mainstays of this Gold medal winner that boasts layers of velvety ripe black fruit, liquorice and spicy complexity. Style: Full-bodied, rich red Country: France Alcohol: 14.0%
Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
The Rothschilds make some of Bordeaux’s finest wines, so this red, from their own vineyards in Chile’s Colchagua Valley, is something really special – as fine wine expert Robert Parker notes, Los Vascos “turns out classy, elegant, stylish wines”. Style: Full-bodied, rich red Country: France Alcohol: 14.0%
Il Papavero Primitivo 2013
Puglian Primitivo is “seriously fruity and bold” (BBC Good Food magazine) and this powerful, rich, special edition, from the maker of your No.1 most reordered red, offers all the spicy fruit packed richness and weight of Italy’s sun-blessed south. Style: Full-bodied, rich red Country: Italy Alcohol: 14.0%
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