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RED WINES under £8 £ inc vat EUROPE Claude Val Rouge (2008) - Languedoc, France From the fabulous Paul Mas who has the record number (7) of wines in the Top 50 Vins de Pays. 7.50 6.38 A lovely approachable wine with dark cherry fruit but with good structure & a touch of savoury complexity to make it good with food. Domaine Montrose, Cabernet Syrah (2007) – Languedoc, South of France 6.95 5.91 Characterful, fruit-driven Vin de Pays wine– from Pezenas. A fresh modern style, with plenty of flavour. Very approachable & yet refined for such a low price. Arrogant Frog Croak Rotie (2008) - France 7.50 A modern French, fragrant Syrah-Viognier from Paul Mas in The Languedoc. Paul has achieved a record 7 wines in the Vin de Pays Top 50. La Forge Cabernet Sauvignon (2008) - Languedoc, France A barrel-aged Cab showing New World ripeness balanced by French elegance and a persistent finish. Almuvedre (2007), Telmo Rodriguez – Alicante, Spain 6.50 5.53 No shrinking violet, this wine is made from Mourvedre grapes, and is full of bright blueberry & black cherry flavours. Good concentration and a spicy edge. Rcmdd AUSTRALASIA Moon Harvest Shiraz (2008) - Australia 6.50 5.53 Good berry fruit balanced with a touch of white pepper spice and subtle oak ageing. Moon Harvest grapes are picked at night to preserve freshness, and the result is a classy wine that is good with or without food. Rcmdd D’Arenberg “Stump Jump” (2008), Grenache/Shiraz/Mouvedre - Australia - min 6 6.95 5.91 One of Australia’s finest producers. This is a rich, soft red with plum flavours from the Grenache and blackberry and spice from the Shiraz. Preece Shiraz (2008) – Victoria, Australia - min 6 7.95 6.76 Rich with mulberry, plum and spices – enhanced by 15mths oak ageing. Preece Cabernet Sauvignon (2008) – Victoria, Australia - Min 6 7.95 6.76 An approachable, smooth cabernet with blackcurrant flavours & subtle oak ageing. SOUTH AMERICA 7.50 6.38 Pascual Toso Malbec (2008) - Argentina - IWC Gold & Great Value Red Champion. 12x75cl cases in bond price 90.00 57.33 Casa Rivas, Carmenere (2008) - Chile 5.95 5.06 Chile s favoured, indigenous grape. Concentrated black fruit flavours of Cabernet Sauvignon, with the soft damson-like flavour of Merlot. You won’t be disappointed! Star Wine 7.95 6.76 The 2007 won Chilean Red Varietal Under £10 Trophy at 2008 Decanter World Wine Awards. Star Wine Alamos, Cabernet Sauvignon (2008) – Argentina - Min 6 6.95 5.91 From the country’s top producer, Catena. Concentrated flavours of redcurrants and plum fruits, with a touch of spices. A French style, suited to drinking with food. Rcmdd Alamos, Malbec (2008) - Argentina 6.95 5.91 Dark violet, almost blackish, the mouth-feel is full and soft with blackberry and touches of coffee, toast and vanilla. The finish is soft with sweet, ripe tannins. Rcmdd |