The Mimic Shiraz
Jumilla, Spain
2 x 75cl Bottles
This is a cracking little wine – one you wouldn’t expect – Shiraz from Spain, right? Wrong! The Mimic Shiraz is unashamedly a wine which takes its style and inspiration from its Aussie counterparts and definitely sticks it to them with its big smooth, fruity style.
Made in the South Eastern Spanish region of Jumilla, the Mimic Shiraz grapes are carefully harvested at the moment of optimum ripeness before undergoing pressing to extract all the juice. The must then spends an extended period of time on its skins and temperature controlled fermentation to extract the maximum fruit freshness from the grapes. After fermentation, 80% of the wine spends 3 months in French oak, before blending with the unoaked wine and bottling. The result is a great value bottle of red wine full of black plums, damsons, blackberry and licorice flavours with a touch of vanilla spice on the finish.
Rioja Vega Crianza
Rioja, Spain
2 x 75cl Bottles
Fresh from Winning the gold medal for best Old World red wine in Ireland at €15, this punches way above its weight and is a wine fit for a president! The winery at Rioja Vega was overhauled in 2001 and their wines have surged forward. From Tempranillo with a little Mazuelo and Garnacha, this smooth, soft, richly-fruited red, has spice and vanilla from 12 months in American oak.The origins of Rioja Vega go back to 1882 when Don Felipe Ugalde established a bodega bearing his name in Haro. In 1948 the bodega joined with Bodegas Muerza through marriage and the name disappeared. In 1983 it was acquired by the Group Principe de Viana and construction of a new winery and a new brand, Rioja Vega, started in January 2001. The winery is located in the town of Viana, 10 km south-east of Logroño. There are also 51 hectares of Tempranillo and 9 hectares of Graciano planted around the winery, and a total of 70 hectares of vineyards is planned. The goal is to produce high quality grapes from low yields in modern surroundings.
Dona Paula, Black Edition Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina
2 x 75cl Bottles
Also fresh from winning a gold medal at the Irish wine awards, this time for the best New World red wine at €15 is Dona Paula Black Edition Malbec, a premium small batch wine not to be confused with the cooperative supermarket commercial wines of the same name. Dona Paula Estate Black Edition Red Blend begins with pleasant aromas of plum, black cherry, mint, a little vanilla and as the label says, a touch of red pepper. Tasting reveals a delightful dry Bordeaux blend with lots of dark fruit, spice and vanilla. Nicely balanced with good acidity and a delicious smooth texture, this wine doesn’t scream Malbec and that’s OK. It ends dry with very tart fruit, more spice and good length. Pair it with a steak or other grilled meats and you’ll be very happy
Vinuva Nero d’Avola 100% Organic
Sicily, Italy
2 x 75cl Bottles
Recently the first World Wine awards for Women Winemakers were held in Japan where this wine won Gold for being one of the top reds at the show. It is a mouthfilling wine from Vinuva’s estate in Sicily, a region blessed with consistent bright sunshine. Nero d’Avola is the native grape here on the island, and it is grown in calcerous soil which poroduces extremely elegant wines. Vinuva Nero d’Avola produces aromas of black and red berries and dried fruits with notes of Chocolate.
Santa Macarena Pinot Noir
San Antonio, Chile
2 x 75cl Bottles
It’s almost a cliché to suggest the Chile is a viticultural paradise but with natural barriers and protection in the form of deserts, mountains and oceans, it really is one of the most exciting places to make wine. The Santa Macarena range explores some of the premium varietals most adapted to the climate and offers stunning value both in terms of packaging and quality of wine. Drawing on vineyard resources in San Antonio, Santa Macarena combines cutting edge winemaking, with regional typicity to provide a range that is at the beating heart of the country. A single vineyard Pinot Noir from one of the most coastal vineyards in Chile in San Antonio just 5 km from the ocean, within a small vineyard region 55 miles west of central Santiago and just south of Casablanca Valley. Morning mists and spring frosts, often associated with the Napa Valley and Bordeaux are brought from the west coast by the Humboldt current.Special Pinot Noir Indeed, seriously.
Man Meets Mountain Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina
2 x 75cl Bottles
"Great things are done when men and mountains meet, this is not done by jostling in the street". The quest for higher quality has seen Argentina's most ambitious winemakers push into the Andes foothills where the higher altitude and meagre soils produce the finest grapes. Man Meets Mountain celebrates those that face up to and conquer the challenges posed by nature and brings to you a harmonious Malbec, packed full of blueberry, blackcurrant and plum and a complex and delicious finish. 18 months ageing prior to barrel selection and blending to make the final wine, which is then assembled and bottled for further ageing of 12 months or longer. Spectacular Reserva wine!
Total RRP: €210.00
Mixed Case Price: €179.00
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*From time to time vintages/wines may become unavailable, it is rare but in this instance we will replace the wine with a similar wine of equal or greater value.
