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Chile

Cabernet Sauvignon, Palmeras Estate 2000/1

Wonderful redcurrant aromas are followed by sweet spicy wood flavours, combined with soft curranty fruit. Good depth & structure, with lightly dry tannins. (C )

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Carmenere, Vina Casablanca 2001

Vina Casablanca's Santa Isabel vineyards are arguably situated in just about the best spot in the Casablanca Valley, just 20kms from the cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean. The Carmenere is highly concentrated with rich berry fruit, a hint of spice and plenty of tannins to give the wine good structure. (D)

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Tasting guide: Whites rated 1-5 with 1 the driest & 5 the sweetest. Reds rated A - E with A being the lightest & E the most full bodied

England

Sharpham Vineyard, Totnes Devon

Our nearest vineyard, merely a few miles away, produces some of the best wines in the country. The 1,000 year old estate is situated above the stunning River Dart. The estate itself is beautiful, 2 miles downstream from Totnes. The family business consists of a dairy farm with its herd of 50 Jersey cows, the creamery which creates a range of cheeses from the jersey milk, and a 14 acre vineyard & winery producing world class wines.

Summer Red 2003

This dry red is made from Dornfeldr & Rondo grapes. The wines has a deep garnet colour, a firm structure from ageing in oak barrels with underlying vibrant rich black fruit flavours (B)

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Beenleigh 2001 (50cl bottle)

WINNER OF ENGLISH RED WINE OF THE YEAR 1993, 1997, 1999 & 2001; INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2003 - SEAL OF APPROVAL; This highly acclaimed dry red is made from classic Bordeaux varieties Cabernet sauvignon (70%) & Merlot (30%). The wine is smooth and full-bodied with great structure.

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