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Ok so first thing first. Crisp White? No way, this is definitely bang in Rich White territory. By far this is the best wine I have yet had from the Fine Wine Club, what an absolute stunner....speechless. Only kidding! Rich golden colour, it almost pours like liquid gold, aromas are tropical and vanilla. The texture is so lusciously creamy, good body, dry with such specificities on the profile. It’s easy to pick out sugared pineapple, honeyed peach, mango, apricot and vanilla. Time on oak definitely shows, there is vanilla and buttery character, but I wonder if it’s also had time on lees as the texture is just so evocative of that. That rich creamy texture just keeps on giving, wrapping the mouth in a velvet blanket that has no end. Chenin delivers such a wonderful alternative and South Africa is such a champion of the style at the moment, making it both approachable and interesting. This is a quality wine, apparently a very lauded award winner and it really shows. At £16.99 per bottle, many will avoid this, but, honestly this is a standard bearer of a wine, definitely the interesting end of the spectrum. If you are happy to spend £17 on a bottle, this will not disappoint, if it’s beyond your normal budget for a wine, then buy it anyway for Christmas Day or a Special Anniversary treat. It really is worth it!

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A two year wait has finally come to its end... Crisp and nutty with lovely butter and honey notes accompany a heady aroma of yeast and bubbles! Lots of bubbles. This is quality sparkling, a blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir grown in Kent on the same Chalk terrain as in Champagne and then aged on lees for 2 years. The end result is a belter of a bottle, so much depth and body, this should be a centrepiece to any table this Christmas!

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£34.99

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£23.99

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wow, i was left speechless by this one (hence the other review) but now with time to compose myself I shall try and do this beautiful wine justice. Tasted last night on the VinChin SA bordeaux blends, we were really spoiled by some fabulous wines. The Kruger Family Elements was universally adored by all last night and came out worthy winner. A lush ruby red colour, this is definitely a lure for the weak willed. On opening, the nose is an abundance of fabulous fruit, blackberries, cherry, plum, damsons, just tempting you to dive straight in....after an hour or two, the nose settles, and more complex notes creep through, some leather, a bit of cocoa. The calm before the storm is perhaps a little deceiving as the explosion that follows in the mouth was for me like that scene in Ratatouille (the film, about a Rat that can cook....great film!) where the food critic Anton Ego sits down and takes a first bite of the Ratatouille.... sublime, stunning, speechless. This is a complex blend that just about hits perfection, the right balance of fruit, some strawberry and cherry following through, balanced with savoury tones, pepper and oak, balancing just right on acidity and lingering tannins in the mouthfeel. Lush, velvety, this is WOW....This is a wine that is 5 hearts now, but it will age well if stored correctly, I'm sure it will change, become more mature, more complex, but will I have the patience? I met Johann on the Summer tour in Manchester, and he was stunned when I confessed I had 5 bottles of the 2012, and I hadn't yet opened any...well I've broken that duck now and I can understand his amazement. He must be very proud of his baby! I just want to tell everyone, want to take bottles out into the streets and introduce people to my new find, my new favourite wine (but then again, no, its all mine, my PRECIOUS....) Damn, the 2013 is out of stock...

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£18.99

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£10.99

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Simpsons of Barham Court Beora 2016

£34.99

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A two year wait has finally come to its end... Crisp and nutty with lovely butter and honey notes accompany a heady aroma of yeast and bubbles! Lots of bubbles. This is quality sparkling, a blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir grown in Kent on the same Chalk terrain as in Champagne and then aged on lees for 2 years. The end result is a belter of a bottle, so much depth and body, this should be a centrepiece to any table this Christmas!

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£34.99

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£23.99

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Sottovento Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2017

£12.99

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This wine is gorgeous from the off. Tonnes of fruit flavours, strawberry, cherry and blackberry and quite jammy with it too. There is so much fruity sweetness in the bottle, be warned, it might be mistaken for an off dry wine!! A touch of chocolate, lush velvet finish, its a wine that just keeps on delivering 🍷 I’d say this wine is a Bobby Dazzler, a super option for sipping on its own as well as perhaps with a lovely lamb shamk or maybe duck breast and obviously great with your favourite pasta dish - we paired with Tomato and Chorizo Pasta. Bobby Dazzler!

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£12.99

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£9.99

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Villion Henning Chenin Blanc 2017

£20.99

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Ok so first thing first. Crisp White? No way, this is definitely bang in Rich White territory. By far this is the best wine I have yet had from the Fine Wine Club, what an absolute stunner....speechless. Only kidding! Rich golden colour, it almost pours like liquid gold, aromas are tropical and vanilla. The texture is so lusciously creamy, good body, dry with such specificities on the profile. It’s easy to pick out sugared pineapple, honeyed peach, mango, apricot and vanilla. Time on oak definitely shows, there is vanilla and buttery character, but I wonder if it’s also had time on lees as the texture is just so evocative of that. That rich creamy texture just keeps on giving, wrapping the mouth in a velvet blanket that has no end. Chenin delivers such a wonderful alternative and South Africa is such a champion of the style at the moment, making it both approachable and interesting. This is a quality wine, apparently a very lauded award winner and it really shows. At £16.99 per bottle, many will avoid this, but, honestly this is a standard bearer of a wine, definitely the interesting end of the spectrum. If you are happy to spend £17 on a bottle, this will not disappoint, if it’s beyond your normal budget for a wine, then buy it anyway for Christmas Day or a Special Anniversary treat. It really is worth it!

Price:

£20.99

Angels:

£16.99

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Dominic Hentall Las Dos Tierras Malbec 2015

£11.99

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*** EDIT *** update 29 Nov 18 Just a quick follow up having consumed a couple more of this rather lovely Malbec from Dom. Its such a go to wine for me, bang on target every time, lovely dark fruits, big and bold as you like, a lipsmacker with deep tannin and body. Such a favourite for me. Such a shame that Dom isn’t making any more vintages, so cherish it while you can! ************* Quite a stunning bottle, and at such great value to boot. This is a cultured Malbec which really delivers - it has bold dark fruit in abundance, lovely plum and cherry tones, but tempered by grand structure and smooth elegance. This glides down too easily calling for more to follow.

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£11.99

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£7.99

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David Akiyoshi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi 2013

£14.99

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What a belter of a wine. This Cali Cab Sauv delivers in every way, bang on expectations. You want a big bold red, this is it. You want lovely brambly fruits, mixture of dark berries and plums, hinting at jamminess, this is it. You want secondary character, some oakiness, a bit of mocha maybe, this is it. There is even a touch tertiary character starting to develop here (it is the 2013 vintage after all) - some earthiness is just starting to develop (but plenty more room to grow) This is all wrapped up, its got a lovely nose, the body is full but its soft and velvety rather than sharp, the fruits are still in charge which leads me to think this will continue developing in the bottle if stored right. £10.99 for Californian Cab Sauv? Crazy price!

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£14.99

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Kruger Family Elements 2012

£18.99

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wow, i was left speechless by this one (hence the other review) but now with time to compose myself I shall try and do this beautiful wine justice. Tasted last night on the VinChin SA bordeaux blends, we were really spoiled by some fabulous wines. The Kruger Family Elements was universally adored by all last night and came out worthy winner. A lush ruby red colour, this is definitely a lure for the weak willed. On opening, the nose is an abundance of fabulous fruit, blackberries, cherry, plum, damsons, just tempting you to dive straight in....after an hour or two, the nose settles, and more complex notes creep through, some leather, a bit of cocoa. The calm before the storm is perhaps a little deceiving as the explosion that follows in the mouth was for me like that scene in Ratatouille (the film, about a Rat that can cook....great film!) where the food critic Anton Ego sits down and takes a first bite of the Ratatouille.... sublime, stunning, speechless. This is a complex blend that just about hits perfection, the right balance of fruit, some strawberry and cherry following through, balanced with savoury tones, pepper and oak, balancing just right on acidity and lingering tannins in the mouthfeel. Lush, velvety, this is WOW....This is a wine that is 5 hearts now, but it will age well if stored correctly, I'm sure it will change, become more mature, more complex, but will I have the patience? I met Johann on the Summer tour in Manchester, and he was stunned when I confessed I had 5 bottles of the 2012, and I hadn't yet opened any...well I've broken that duck now and I can understand his amazement. He must be very proud of his baby! I just want to tell everyone, want to take bottles out into the streets and introduce people to my new find, my new favourite wine (but then again, no, its all mine, my PRECIOUS....) Damn, the 2013 is out of stock...

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£18.99

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£10.99

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Christian Patat Appassimento 2014

£13.99

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***EDIT*** 9th June 2018 This has now developed considerable savoury notes, lots of leather and smoke, some mushroom earthiness. With a strongly developed brick edge to the colour, I would definitely recommend any Angels holding a bottle of the 14 vintage consider drinking it sooner rather than later. Big bold and full of plummy fruitless this was an excellent choice with Roast Beef at the in laws. A couple of bottles later and an order is in for more bottles with the mother in law wanting a couple to take home. Plum jam, blackberries, and some chocolate all come through as this glides down so easily. This was a stunning example of Italian wine making and has shown me there is so much more than just Chianti and Prosecco. Have also no ordered CPs Montepulciano to see what other surprises are in store!

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£13.99

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£9.99

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Grasshopper Rock Central Otago Pinot Noir 2013

£19.99

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mmmm...gorgeous. So 4.5/5 is my own Novice way of leaving myself somewhere to go in case I ever find something better on NW (EDIT, after finally breaking my 5heart duck, including the 2014 vintage, how could I not bump this up too?). So a week or so ago, I had a rather disastrous bottle of some supermarket red that I took to a meal at the in-laws. When glasses are poured down the sink you know things are bad - it was probably just a case of a cheap red being laid to long, but it raised the stakes and today I needed a sure fire hit for a Sunday Roast Chicken otherwise the in-laws may have been questioning their daughters choice in husband (ok maybe not that bad, but I certainly didn't want to embarrass myself again with a poor wine selection). So being a family that prefers red, I needed something other than an oaky Chardonnay, and wow, did I have the perfect Pinot Noir delivered this week. As a NW novice, I'm not too knowledgeable with my wine descriptions, the aromas, flavours, textures - but two bottles of this certainly had us all waxing lyrical. I'm certain that I have added a new level of appreciation to my palate - normally I go for bold reds, Aussie Shiraz, or New World Merlot, (with a touch of quality fizz thrown in) but this Pinot Noir was something else - smooth, velvety, and with a fruity bouquet, there was also talk of pepper and a slight zing, reminiscent of fizz. The first bottle was a great accompaniment to a wonderful roast chicken, while the second bottle just went down beautiful with good conversation and a helping of cheese and biscuits. As I look on now at the NW forums, and those pictures posted of fans with their collections dating back to 2008 or 2009, I can say I am converted myself and fully intend to be in the same position in future years with my own collection as I lay down my first bottles of 2013 vintage!!! Mr Handford, please please keep a case of your next vintage for me!

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£19.99

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£14.99

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Dominic Hentall Chardonnay 2014

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Simply charming. I'm not a fan of whites, but Naked continues to test my preconceptions with yet another high quality offering. At 7.49 this is a steal, much better value than cheaper supermarket alternatives. Full of character and body, Dominic has captured a TNT explosion of zesty citrus fruits, plenty of acid to add that lingering bite. Straight out of the fridge this Chardonnay is like liquid gold, a thick syrupy invitation to test your tastebuds. As cold as it comes, it warms the cockles as it slides pleasingly down the throat!

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£11.99

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Dom Maxwell Pinot Noir 2016

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Such a faithful Pinot, this wine from NZ Winemaker of the Year (2018 and 2011) Dom Maxwell is a classic example of fresh red cherry and plum and even a touch floral, red rose, with a little bit of complexity from some oak. Soft tannins and easy drinking, it works well with lamb chops but is also great to drink on its own!

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£17.99

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£11.99

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Senorio de Beade Blanco 2014

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Truly intriguing. This is a subtle white, very near to Albarino in style for me but with an amazing Honey mustard taste that is just so different. It probably shouldnt work...but it just does! Amazing

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£10.99

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£7.99

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Cordero Barbaresco DOCG 2013

£24.99

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£24.99

Angels:

£12.99

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