Chateau Tour des Gendres, Cuvee des Conti, Bergerac, France ’06

Grapes: Semillon and Muscadelle
Each: £8.50

Neither Sauvignon nor Chardonnay go anywhere near this little gem. A very fine surprise with structure from the Semillon and light perfumed flamboyance from the Muscadelle. Try it.

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Pikes, White Mullet, South Australia ’07

Grapes: Riesling, Viognier, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc
Each: £7.35

A real blend. The Riesling lends delicate floral aromatics and a touch of steel to the finish. The Viognier lends luscious vulptuosity to the aromatics and palate. The Chenin a spicy silent presence. Finally the Sauvignon lends that typically extra ripe tropical fruit salad tone that Australian Sauvignon tends towards.
Even without reading the back label I’m thinking this might go particularly well with fish.

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Sangoma, Chenin Blanc, Riebeek Valley, South Africa ‘07

Grapes: Chenin Blanc
Each: £6.00
DECEMBER OFFER - a dozen for £66 (£5.50 each)

Another joint venture driven by the wine’s UK importers. This time they have set in place long term contracts with some old vine vineyards and made a style unashamedly for the British market. And another success.
Fresh, ethereal fruit in the apple blossom vein (no less). Good depth on the palate with a zippy dry finish. Tasty.

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Pinot Grigio, Corte Giara, Fumane, Veneto, Italy ‘07

Grapes: Pinot Grigio
Each: £6.95
DECEMBER OFFER - a dozen for £80 (£6.67 each)

Cortegiara is the negociant label of those stars of the Veneto the Allegrini family. The wines are made by the family from grapes they buy in rather than grapes from their own vineyards. The wines are made with a similar care and attention and show real value for money.
This is fresh and vibrant with just the right hint of that oily, spicy Pinot Grigio character. Not to hard and not too soft, just right - Goldilocks would approve.

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Chateau Trians, Neoules, Coteaux Varois, France ‘06

Grapes: Grenache and Syrah
Each: £9.50

Jean-Louis Masurel is the owner of this very fine property. The wines match the man – all class and charm.
Good authentic varois rose. Just the right amount of charming fruit over and elegant and deceptively steely backbone, very stylish.

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Domaine de Poujol, Côteaux du Languedoc Rose, Languedoc, France ‘07

Grapes: Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre
Each: £8.20

A Rose that is just that little bit fuller than the Cotes du Rhone of Panery and the Provence of St Marc des Omedes from an Anglo-American property of 18 hectares just northwest of Montpellier.
The richer colour gives the first hint and might frighten some but whilst the fruit is more evident it is still zippy and clean. Good spice and a very fine finish, another style and another success.

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Chateau de Panery, Cotes du Rhone Rosé , France ‘06

Grapes: Grenache and Syrah
Each: £7.20

The property is situated on the western, or Rose, side of the Rhône, just outside the beautiful town of Uzès (there’s a story about flying down to see a concert for less than the steamy trip to London but this might not be the place).
I first came across this Rose in the ’03 vintage – a cracker whose ripeness reflected the summer. The follow on ’04 struggled to live up and frankly disappointed. This is a tidy little number, back on form. Lovely creamy fruit over a precise and well worked structure. Tasty very authentic but for those that like a little more give than our Provencal Rose offers.

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