December at Monkeyshed
So the season is upon us! What more to say than we have the wine for you. A cracking Champagne to toast friends and fortune. Whites and reds to fortify you before, after or instead of a bracing walk. And even something deliciously sweet to ensure everyone looks just that little rosier. And despite the chancellor's bah humbug duty rise it all comes with only 15% VAT - the long and short of the smoke and mirrors is spend over about £90 a case and the lower VAT really should mean lower prices (and does with us). Read on....
Quaffers for December
Everyday prices, exceptional wines.
It felt right to be doing our little bit to help the global recovery! We've chosen three whites and reds and helped with case deals on our already rock bottom pricing - to be shared with friends or for a guilt free glass at the end of another hard day, lunch or whatever. Read on.....
It felt right to be doing our little bit to help the global recovery! We've chosen three whites and reds and helped with case deals on our already rock bottom pricing - to be shared with friends or for a guilt free glass at the end of another hard day, lunch or whatever. Read on.....
Stars for December
Unaffordable luxury - unaffordable in the "you can't afford to miss it" kind of style!
This month we've put together a selection of six wines unashamedly match with their perfect food partner (or the likes.....) all inspired by the latest visitor to the lab that is our kitchen Valentine Warner's What to eat Now.
A mixed dozen for £120 or click on each wine to see any further case deals.
Two Whites:
► Loimer Kamptal Riesling, Austria '07 – Get the oysters out and start celebrating like you mean it.
► St Veran, Les Chailloux, Domaine Deux Roches, Burgundy '06 - This is good Chardonnay at its versatile best. Stick with the Riesling for the lighter more delicate fishy things but any weight and this is your man. We're workshopping a winter barbequed pork when the clouds part and I'm guessing this will be the baby (if you can't drink proper wine that is).
Four Reds:
► Cotes-du-Rhone, Domaine St Cosme, Gigondas, France '07 – I think this will be the red partner for the pork above. There is a wonderful earthy character in this wine which stands well out in the sea that is Cotes-du-Rhone and if you are playing with rabbit or wood pigeon you could do worse.
► La Vendimia, Palacios Remondo, Rioja ’07 – Next dish after the pork barbeque on the list of Valentine Warner's dishes that need dissecting in a controlled environment is his Lamb Birria. A Mexican lamb stew. La Vendimia is made for lamb and I've been waiting all my life for someone to invent Mexican food that lives up to my expectations - no pressure then. The wines crunchy youth will work a treat with the spice and any other spicy dish you might want to throw at it.
► Heinrich, Red, Neusiedlersee, Austria '06 – A luxuriously polished wine, at once earthy and velvety if that doesn't conjure up images of ... well best leave it there. This I'd try with a classic rack of lamb or for a twist perhaps Val's wild mushroom lasagne? The wine is delicate enough to enhance rather than overpower the delicacy that is often overlooked in an pasta dish.
► Mercurey, Vieilles, Vignes, Francois Raquillet, Burgundy '04 – This is great stuff, wants beef and I'm heading to the venison pie, most of the game and just sitting back to read the rest of the book with this old favourite.
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This month we've put together a selection of six wines unashamedly match with their perfect food partner (or the likes.....) all inspired by the latest visitor to the lab that is our kitchen Valentine Warner's What to eat Now.
A mixed dozen for £120 or click on each wine to see any further case deals.
Two Whites:
► Loimer Kamptal Riesling, Austria '07 – Get the oysters out and start celebrating like you mean it.
► St Veran, Les Chailloux, Domaine Deux Roches, Burgundy '06 - This is good Chardonnay at its versatile best. Stick with the Riesling for the lighter more delicate fishy things but any weight and this is your man. We're workshopping a winter barbequed pork when the clouds part and I'm guessing this will be the baby (if you can't drink proper wine that is).
Four Reds:
► Cotes-du-Rhone, Domaine St Cosme, Gigondas, France '07 – I think this will be the red partner for the pork above. There is a wonderful earthy character in this wine which stands well out in the sea that is Cotes-du-Rhone and if you are playing with rabbit or wood pigeon you could do worse.
► La Vendimia, Palacios Remondo, Rioja ’07 – Next dish after the pork barbeque on the list of Valentine Warner's dishes that need dissecting in a controlled environment is his Lamb Birria. A Mexican lamb stew. La Vendimia is made for lamb and I've been waiting all my life for someone to invent Mexican food that lives up to my expectations - no pressure then. The wines crunchy youth will work a treat with the spice and any other spicy dish you might want to throw at it.
► Heinrich, Red, Neusiedlersee, Austria '06 – A luxuriously polished wine, at once earthy and velvety if that doesn't conjure up images of ... well best leave it there. This I'd try with a classic rack of lamb or for a twist perhaps Val's wild mushroom lasagne? The wine is delicate enough to enhance rather than overpower the delicacy that is often overlooked in an pasta dish.
► Mercurey, Vieilles, Vignes, Francois Raquillet, Burgundy '04 – This is great stuff, wants beef and I'm heading to the venison pie, most of the game and just sitting back to read the rest of the book with this old favourite.
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Quaffers
Everyday drinkers chosen to take the hit and miss out of the superstore wine selection lottery.
Criteria: Must hit both the cheeky little quaffer spot and the wallet with such a satisfying pleasure that you’ll forget those evil greenfield killing monoliths and support not just your local butcher, fishmonger, fruit and veggerer but also the wine merchant too!
This month, in doing our own small bit to help save the world, we've put case offers on all six of our special selection for November. Wines to be shared with friends, tippled guiltlessly after a hard day, add a zing to lunch........ its an oyster out there.
White:
► Calbuco Semillon Chardonnay, Chile '07
– Try a dozen for £60 (£5.00 each)
► Alpha Zeta, Chardonnay, Veneto, Italy ’07
– Try a dozen for £72 (£6.00 each)
► Pinot Grigio Corte Giara, Veneto, Italy '07
– Try a dozen for £80 (£6.67 each)
► A mix of whites
– £69 for four of each of the three above
Red:
► Calbuco Cabernet Merlot, Chile '07
– Try a dozen for £60 (£5.00 each)
► Colonia Las Liebres, Bonarda, Argentina '06
– Try a dozen for £72 (£6.00 each)
► Il Faggio, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy '07
– Try a dozen for £75 (£6.25 each)
► A mix of reds
– £69 for four of each of the three above
Christmas coming early isn't just about window dressing and lights, we hope you'll agree.
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Criteria: Must hit both the cheeky little quaffer spot and the wallet with such a satisfying pleasure that you’ll forget those evil greenfield killing monoliths and support not just your local butcher, fishmonger, fruit and veggerer but also the wine merchant too!
This month, in doing our own small bit to help save the world, we've put case offers on all six of our special selection for November. Wines to be shared with friends, tippled guiltlessly after a hard day, add a zing to lunch........ its an oyster out there.
White:
► Calbuco Semillon Chardonnay, Chile '07
– Try a dozen for £60 (£5.00 each)
► Alpha Zeta, Chardonnay, Veneto, Italy ’07
– Try a dozen for £72 (£6.00 each)
► Pinot Grigio Corte Giara, Veneto, Italy '07
– Try a dozen for £80 (£6.67 each)
► A mix of whites
– £69 for four of each of the three above
Red:
► Calbuco Cabernet Merlot, Chile '07
– Try a dozen for £60 (£5.00 each)
► Colonia Las Liebres, Bonarda, Argentina '06
– Try a dozen for £72 (£6.00 each)
► Il Faggio, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy '07
– Try a dozen for £75 (£6.25 each)
► A mix of reds
– £69 for four of each of the three above
Christmas coming early isn't just about window dressing and lights, we hope you'll agree.
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December at Monkeyshed
So the season is upon us! What more to say than we have the wine for you. A cracking Champagne to toast friends and fortune. Whites and reds to fortify you before, after or instead of a bracing walk. And even something deliciously sweet to ensure everyone looks just that little rosier. And despite the chancellor's bah humbug duty rise it all comes with only 15% VAT - the long and short of the smoke and mirrors is spend over about £90 a case and the lower VAT really should mean lower prices (and does with us).Our Stars for December carry on from the start made in November. Now that we have finally managed to track down the ingredients - what a trial - we are making an all out assault on those tantalising treats from new favourite chef Valentine Warner. What we've tried so far has lived up to the mighty high expectations notes to follow.
The National Open Art at Chichester went off a storm and with all but a few paintings returned to artists or new owners our family is almost reunited. We've carried over our Art Lovers Selection just to celebrate.
With our Quaffers we've defied the best efforts of Darling Alistair - he's demanded an extra 12p per bottle in duty - and kept our fighting prices in place - Merry Christmas! Grab the Alpha Zeta Chardonnay and the Il Faggio Montepulciano and you are guaranteed impressive presents from any you spring these stars on.
The VAT change really does us a favour at the top end and all our feature wines in the Focus on Burgundy have come tumbling down - buy now or be sorry, very sorry.
Finally, our business grows and thrives on your loyal support and word of mouth. To help expand our merry band we'd like to offer a bottle from our tasty selection of olive oils to all those that introduce a friend! Winners all round I think you'll agree.
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The Art Lovers Selection
This box is put together as a tribute to the National Open Art Competition now over but we thought the box should live on just a bit longer. Another year of sweat and innovation and it is better than ever. From the vast field of over some 1200 works a select 118 make for a worthwhile trip to our southern shores.
The dozen selected (two of each of the wines featured below) is on offer at £100 (usually £111.40 no less) and available whilst the show lingers.
Two Whites:
► Chablis, Denis Race '06
An elegant backbone to provide a structure for creative souls anywhere.
► Tinhut, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand '07
Something exciting and edgey that draws a thoroughly modern story from classic roots.
Four Reds:
► Colonia Las Liebres, Bonarda, Argentina '06
A solid earth base of understated character. One that deserve careful consideration.
► Il Faggio, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy '07
A wine that captures all the warmth and colour of the Adriatic.
► La Vendimia, Rioja, Palacios Remondo, Spain '07
New, vibrant and brilliantly bright.
► Heinrich, Red, Neusiedlersee, Austria '06
Polished and elegant, from a solid earthy core this wine opens to reach unexpected heights.
Try them if you dont believe me!
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The dozen selected (two of each of the wines featured below) is on offer at £100 (usually £111.40 no less) and available whilst the show lingers.
Two Whites:
► Chablis, Denis Race '06
An elegant backbone to provide a structure for creative souls anywhere.
► Tinhut, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand '07
Something exciting and edgey that draws a thoroughly modern story from classic roots.
Four Reds:
► Colonia Las Liebres, Bonarda, Argentina '06
A solid earth base of understated character. One that deserve careful consideration.
► Il Faggio, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy '07
A wine that captures all the warmth and colour of the Adriatic.
► La Vendimia, Rioja, Palacios Remondo, Spain '07
New, vibrant and brilliantly bright.
► Heinrich, Red, Neusiedlersee, Austria '06
Polished and elegant, from a solid earthy core this wine opens to reach unexpected heights.
Try them if you dont believe me!
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Heinrich, Red, Neusiedlersee, Austria ‘06
Grapes: Blaufrankisch, St. Laurent and Zweigelt
Each: £11.00
INTRODUCTORY OFFER - A Dozen for £120 (£10.00 each)
This was just too tasty to leave behind but I did have to wonder, will anyone want to drink an Austrian “Red” made from a blend of what might as well be three varieties of cabbage? Well if not they certainly should!
This is really good. Almost like drinking velvet. It has a rich, luxurious and envelopingly softness up front and through the middle with just the right amount of solid backbone to hold up the rear and stop it loosing all shape in a pool of loveliness. To the blend. The Blaufrankisch is deemed to bring the alluring fragrance of good Gamay and some of the gaminess of Syrah. It is long and sinewy on the palate. St. Laurent brings colour, depth, delicacy and balance. Zweigelt is named after the good doctor who crossed the Blaufrankisch and St Laurent - an obvious move I hear you cry as one!
I really like this. Try it, I think you will too.
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This is really good. Almost like drinking velvet. It has a rich, luxurious and envelopingly softness up front and through the middle with just the right amount of solid backbone to hold up the rear and stop it loosing all shape in a pool of loveliness. To the blend. The Blaufrankisch is deemed to bring the alluring fragrance of good Gamay and some of the gaminess of Syrah. It is long and sinewy on the palate. St. Laurent brings colour, depth, delicacy and balance. Zweigelt is named after the good doctor who crossed the Blaufrankisch and St Laurent - an obvious move I hear you cry as one!
I really like this. Try it, I think you will too.
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Back to Stars
Back to Merl, Cab and other Bord Beauties
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