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- Italy
- Northern
- Piedmont
A classic rich Italian red. A deep, intense and concentrated wine with a fine scented bouquet of plums, berry fruit, wood smoke and leather alongside ... Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Northern
- Piedmont
A classic rich Italian red. A deep, intense and concentrated wine with a fine scented bouquet of plums, berry fruit, wood smoke and leather alongside ... Read More -
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- South Africa
- Western Cape
The combination of the smooth, fruity Cinsault and the more complex blackberry Cabernet makes this an ideal easy-drinking red. Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Western Cape
The combination of the smooth, fruity Cinsault and the more complex blackberry Cabernet makes this an ideal easy-drinking red. Read More -
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- Chile
- Maule Valley
A wine with firm structure, plenty of body and black fruit flavours. The variety has benefited hugely from advances in wine making techniques, as it i... Read More- Origin
- Chile
- Maule Valley
A wine with firm structure, plenty of body and black fruit flavours. The variety has benefited hugely from advances in wine making techniques, as it i... Read More -
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- France
- Rhône Valley
A lovely medium-bodied expression from the Southern Rhone. The nose is reminiscent of the surrounding garrigue (scrubland), with scents of thyme and b... Read More- Origin
- France
- Rhône Valley
A lovely medium-bodied expression from the Southern Rhone. The nose is reminiscent of the surrounding garrigue (scrubland), with scents of thyme and b... Read More -
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- Romania
- Banat
For a Pinot Noir this is quite a big wine. Wonderful juicy fruit of grapes and cherries with notes of spice and soft tannins. The finish is soft round... Read More- Origin
- Romania
- Banat
For a Pinot Noir this is quite a big wine. Wonderful juicy fruit of grapes and cherries with notes of spice and soft tannins. The finish is soft round... Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
White wine from Rioja with a good balance between acidity and fruitiness, accompanied by intense aromas of ripe fruit, citrus and flowers. Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Rioja
White wine from Rioja with a good balance between acidity and fruitiness, accompanied by intense aromas of ripe fruit, citrus and flowers. Read More
Thank you to everyone that attended the Wine Club Members tasting, it was the best one yet! Thanks to the new ranking system that we asked Members to take part in we have the most comprehensive idea yet of which wines to include in future cases. We will soon be publishing the statistics so that all members can take look at the most popular wines, it makes for some really interesting reading.
In this month's case we have gone for the aforementioned Swiss wine - a superb premium wine that has a unique character and classy elegance. We've also opted for the Jura wines to continue the theme of niche wines and regional styles. To bring a bit of balance I've gone for some really approachable Romanian wines that offer superb value for money and are great summer drinking. With the inclusion of some old favourites in the of the Freedom Cross wines from South Africa, we have a balanced case that really shows off a range of styles - even if I do say so myself!
In other news from Europe, the 2016 vintage is going to be challenging due to adverse weather conditions. There are many factors that can affect the quality or style of any given vintage, and I take a look at how winemakers attempt to control and adapt to weather in this month's feature article.
I hope you enjoy the case.
Best wishes,
Philip
