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Santa Alicia Reserva Merlot
Region: Chile, Maipo
Grape Variety: Merlot
Background: Santa Alicia have been producing wines in the heart of Maipo Valley since 1954. With grapes from three select communes, a state-of-the-art winery, and judicious use of the finest American and French oak barrels, we believe the wines represent the highest price/quality ratio in Chile.
In 2007, they were named Chilean Wine Producer of the Year for "best overall results from a Chilean winery" in the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition in London. Santa Alicia possesses a very talented team of winemakers.
Leading the team, is David González, with more than 30 years of experience. David contributes, together with his philosophy of perfection, extensive knowledge and the dedication of an artisan. For him, a glass of wine goes beyond the sensory pleasure, and turns into a bridge of communication between the art of creating a mythical concoction and its final consumers.
Tasting Notes: Violet red, limpid and intense. Floral aromas and notes of wild blackberries and raspberries combined with notes of coconut and toast. A ripe and fruity wine of medium volume.
Awards:
Sakura Wine Award 2015 - Gold Medal
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2015 - Silver Medal
James Suckling Tasting 2015 - 88 Points
Grape Variety: Merlot
Background: Santa Alicia have been producing wines in the heart of Maipo Valley since 1954. With grapes from three select communes, a state-of-the-art winery, and judicious use of the finest American and French oak barrels, we believe the wines represent the highest price/quality ratio in Chile.
In 2007, they were named Chilean Wine Producer of the Year for "best overall results from a Chilean winery" in the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition in London. Santa Alicia possesses a very talented team of winemakers.
Leading the team, is David González, with more than 30 years of experience. David contributes, together with his philosophy of perfection, extensive knowledge and the dedication of an artisan. For him, a glass of wine goes beyond the sensory pleasure, and turns into a bridge of communication between the art of creating a mythical concoction and its final consumers.
Tasting Notes: Violet red, limpid and intense. Floral aromas and notes of wild blackberries and raspberries combined with notes of coconut and toast. A ripe and fruity wine of medium volume.
Awards:
Sakura Wine Award 2015 - Gold Medal
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2015 - Silver Medal
James Suckling Tasting 2015 - 88 Points
Santa Alicia Reserva Merlot
SAGRM
Santa Alicia Gran Reserva Merlot
Region: Chile, Maipo
Grape Variety: Merlot
Background: Santa Alicia turn out stellar Merlot's every year. A previous vintage was named Chile's Merlot of the Year by the IWSC. This particular vintage has been aged in French oak for 12 months, and aged in bottle for a further 8 months before release.
Santa Alicia have been producing wines in the heart of Maipo Valley since 1954. With grapes from three select communes, a state-of-the-art winery, and judicious use of the finest American and French oak barrels, we believe the wines represent the highest price/quality ratio in Chile. n 2007, they were named Chilean Wine Producer of the Year for "best overall results from a Chilean winery" in the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition in London. Santa Alicia possesses a very talented team of winemakers.
Leading the team, is David González, with more than 30 years of experience. David contributes, together with his philosophy of perfection, extensive knowledge and the dedication of an artisan. For him, a glass of wine goes beyond the sensory pleasure, and turns into a bridge of communication between the art of creating a mythical concoction and its final consumers.
Tasting Notes: Concentrated, ripe and balanced. A fine style with plenty of plum and chocolate flavours. This wine was made with the best selection of grapes and great care.
Grape Variety: Merlot
Background: Santa Alicia turn out stellar Merlot's every year. A previous vintage was named Chile's Merlot of the Year by the IWSC. This particular vintage has been aged in French oak for 12 months, and aged in bottle for a further 8 months before release.
Santa Alicia have been producing wines in the heart of Maipo Valley since 1954. With grapes from three select communes, a state-of-the-art winery, and judicious use of the finest American and French oak barrels, we believe the wines represent the highest price/quality ratio in Chile. n 2007, they were named Chilean Wine Producer of the Year for "best overall results from a Chilean winery" in the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition in London. Santa Alicia possesses a very talented team of winemakers.
Leading the team, is David González, with more than 30 years of experience. David contributes, together with his philosophy of perfection, extensive knowledge and the dedication of an artisan. For him, a glass of wine goes beyond the sensory pleasure, and turns into a bridge of communication between the art of creating a mythical concoction and its final consumers.
Tasting Notes: Concentrated, ripe and balanced. A fine style with plenty of plum and chocolate flavours. This wine was made with the best selection of grapes and great care.
Santa Alicia Gran Reserva Merlot
SASGM
Santa Gloria Merlot
Region: Chile, Central Valley
Grape Variety: Merlot
Background: Santa Gloria is a leading brand from the award-winning Santa Alicia Winery. David González, an inveterate perfectionist with thirty years' experience, is Santa Alicia's chief winemaker producer. Much of the grapes for this wine are sourced from the Maipo region, which surrounds Chile's capital Santiago. The Central Valley region runs for 400km south of Santiago, where plantings are dominated by the well-known "international varieties".
Tasting Notes: Brilliant wee glugger that ticks all the boxes! Dripping with bright damson fruit and a lovely silky mouthfeel, this is what Merlot is all about, but which is often very difficult to find. Especially at this silly price…. Chilean Winery of the year at London Wine Show. Gorgeous deep colour and a bright, generous nose of forest berries, plum and sweet spice. Medium-weight, soft palate with barely-there tannins and approachable flavours of fruitcake, mint and black olive.
Award:
Santa Alicia is a past winner of 'Chilean Winery of the Year.
Grape Variety: Merlot
Background: Santa Gloria is a leading brand from the award-winning Santa Alicia Winery. David González, an inveterate perfectionist with thirty years' experience, is Santa Alicia's chief winemaker producer. Much of the grapes for this wine are sourced from the Maipo region, which surrounds Chile's capital Santiago. The Central Valley region runs for 400km south of Santiago, where plantings are dominated by the well-known "international varieties".
Tasting Notes: Brilliant wee glugger that ticks all the boxes! Dripping with bright damson fruit and a lovely silky mouthfeel, this is what Merlot is all about, but which is often very difficult to find. Especially at this silly price…. Chilean Winery of the year at London Wine Show. Gorgeous deep colour and a bright, generous nose of forest berries, plum and sweet spice. Medium-weight, soft palate with barely-there tannins and approachable flavours of fruitcake, mint and black olive.
Award:
Santa Alicia is a past winner of 'Chilean Winery of the Year.
Santa Gloria Merlot
SASGMQ
Santa Gloria Reserve Merlot 187.5ml
Region: Chile, Central Valley
Grape Variety: Merlot
Background: Santa Alicia have been producing wines in the heart of Maipo Valley since 1954. With grapes from three select communes, a state of the art winery, and judicious use of the finest American and French oak barrels, we believe the wines represent the highest price/quality ratio in Chile.
In 2007, they were named Chilean Wine Producer of the Year for "best overall results from a Chilean winery" in the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition in London.
Santa Alicia possesses a very talented team of winemakers. Leading the team, is David González, with more than 30 years of experience. David contributes, together with his philosophy of perfection, extensive knowledge and the dedication of an artisan. For him, a glass of wine goes beyond the sensory pleasure, and turns into a bridge of communication between the art of creating a mythical concoction and its final consumers.
Tasting Notes: Hand-picked Maipo Valley grapes aged in French and American oak barrels. Classic Chilean - with tons of plummy fruit exhibiting aromas of dark chocolate and ground coffee beans. Really good tannins as well.
Grape Variety: Merlot
Background: Santa Alicia have been producing wines in the heart of Maipo Valley since 1954. With grapes from three select communes, a state of the art winery, and judicious use of the finest American and French oak barrels, we believe the wines represent the highest price/quality ratio in Chile.
In 2007, they were named Chilean Wine Producer of the Year for "best overall results from a Chilean winery" in the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition in London.
Santa Alicia possesses a very talented team of winemakers. Leading the team, is David González, with more than 30 years of experience. David contributes, together with his philosophy of perfection, extensive knowledge and the dedication of an artisan. For him, a glass of wine goes beyond the sensory pleasure, and turns into a bridge of communication between the art of creating a mythical concoction and its final consumers.
Tasting Notes: Hand-picked Maipo Valley grapes aged in French and American oak barrels. Classic Chilean - with tons of plummy fruit exhibiting aromas of dark chocolate and ground coffee beans. Really good tannins as well.
Santa Gloria Reserve Merlot 187.5ml
TRIM
Domaine De Triennes Merlot
Region: France, Burgundy, Provence
Grape Variety: Merlot
Background: Domaine de Triennes is a winery in the South of France, created by two legendary winemakers in the fine wine world of Burgundy.
Tasting Notes: This Merlot greets you with a nose of cherry, blackcurrant and liquorice. On the palate, it is well structured, fresh, bright and with overtones of cacao and tobacco. A fantastic showcase of how Merlot can taste.
Food Pairing: Beef, lamb and game dishes are best served with this red wine.
Grape Variety: Merlot
Background: Domaine de Triennes is a winery in the South of France, created by two legendary winemakers in the fine wine world of Burgundy.
Tasting Notes: This Merlot greets you with a nose of cherry, blackcurrant and liquorice. On the palate, it is well structured, fresh, bright and with overtones of cacao and tobacco. A fantastic showcase of how Merlot can taste.
Food Pairing: Beef, lamb and game dishes are best served with this red wine.
Domaine De Triennes Merlot
CASYELMER
Yellowtail Merlot
Region: Australia
Grape Variety: Merlot
Tasting Notes: Soft, velvety and smooth, with notes of dark plum, mulberries, vanilla and subtle spice.
Awards:
China Wine & Spirits Awards 2022 - Gold
San Francisco International Wine Competition 2021 - Silver
Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2021 - Silver
Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2019 - Silver
Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2018 - Silver
Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2017 - Gold
VEGAN
Grape Variety: Merlot
Tasting Notes: Soft, velvety and smooth, with notes of dark plum, mulberries, vanilla and subtle spice.
Awards:
China Wine & Spirits Awards 2022 - Gold
San Francisco International Wine Competition 2021 - Silver
Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2021 - Silver
Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2019 - Silver
Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2018 - Silver
Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2017 - Gold
VEGAN
Yellowtail Merlot
BCFM
Flutterby Merlot
Region: South Africa, Paarl
Grape Variety: Merlot
Tasting Notes: This beautiful red wine is dominated by rich black berried fruit wrapped in soft tannins that gives a silky mouthfeel. Gentle oak ageing provides a further layer of flavour and complexity.
Food Pairing: A lovely wine to enjoy with grilled red meats, pasta dishes or pizza.
Awards:
Mundus Vini 2017 - Gold
Grape Variety: Merlot
Tasting Notes: This beautiful red wine is dominated by rich black berried fruit wrapped in soft tannins that gives a silky mouthfeel. Gentle oak ageing provides a further layer of flavour and complexity.
Food Pairing: A lovely wine to enjoy with grilled red meats, pasta dishes or pizza.
Awards:
Mundus Vini 2017 - Gold
Flutterby Merlot
LAPGSM
Lapostolle Grand Selection Merlot
Region: Chile, Colchagua Valley
Grape Variety: 85% Merlot, 8% Syrah, 4% Carmenere & 3% Petit Verdot
Lapostolle wines are french in essence, chilean by birth. Created by Domaines Bournet-Lapostolle, producers of fine wines and spirits since 1827. Lapostolle is the result of their unique experience of craftsmanship and french know-how acquired during seven generations.
Background: The Lapostolle winery is located in Cunaco, Santa Cruz, Colchagua Valley, Chile; of wine sourced from its three vineyards; San José de Apalta from Colchagua Valley, where there are 37 hectares; Atalayas from Casablanca Valley, with 43 hectares; and Las Kuras from the Cachapoal Valley with 101 hectares. At Lapostolle, the goal is as simple as it is ambitious; to create world-class wines using French winemaking philosophy and the superb terroirs of Chile.
The founders chose Apalta in the Colchagua Valley, because weather and geographical conditions are perfect for producing high quality red wines and they also found blocks of unique vineyards. Lapostolle is one of the most dynamic and influential producers of wines in Chile. Founded in 1994 in the Apalta Valley, this family business was created by the French Alexandra Marnier-Lapostolle and her husband Cyril de Bournet, members of the family who have been recognized for the production of wines and fine liqueurs for generations in the world.
In creating Lapostolle, the family has maintained their long-term vision and commitment to quality. Today it is Charles de Bournet Marnier-Lapostolle, seventh generation of the family, who holds the reins of the winery.
Tasting Notes: Brilliant ruby red colour with purple hints. Very expressive nose of fresh red fruit such as cherries and plums. Good structure with polished, elegant and juicy tannins. Medium body and a long finish.
This Grand Selection wine has flavours of red currant, strawberry and blackberry, with a concentrated and round palate.
Food pairing: An ideal companion for all red meats, stew and barbecue.
Awards:
James Suckling 2017 - 92 Points
James Suckling 2015 - 91 Points
La Cav Tasting Table 2015 - 90 Points
CERTIFIED CARBON NEUTRAL
WINE OF CHILE
Grape Variety: 85% Merlot, 8% Syrah, 4% Carmenere & 3% Petit Verdot
Lapostolle wines are french in essence, chilean by birth. Created by Domaines Bournet-Lapostolle, producers of fine wines and spirits since 1827. Lapostolle is the result of their unique experience of craftsmanship and french know-how acquired during seven generations.
Background: The Lapostolle winery is located in Cunaco, Santa Cruz, Colchagua Valley, Chile; of wine sourced from its three vineyards; San José de Apalta from Colchagua Valley, where there are 37 hectares; Atalayas from Casablanca Valley, with 43 hectares; and Las Kuras from the Cachapoal Valley with 101 hectares. At Lapostolle, the goal is as simple as it is ambitious; to create world-class wines using French winemaking philosophy and the superb terroirs of Chile.
The founders chose Apalta in the Colchagua Valley, because weather and geographical conditions are perfect for producing high quality red wines and they also found blocks of unique vineyards. Lapostolle is one of the most dynamic and influential producers of wines in Chile. Founded in 1994 in the Apalta Valley, this family business was created by the French Alexandra Marnier-Lapostolle and her husband Cyril de Bournet, members of the family who have been recognized for the production of wines and fine liqueurs for generations in the world.
In creating Lapostolle, the family has maintained their long-term vision and commitment to quality. Today it is Charles de Bournet Marnier-Lapostolle, seventh generation of the family, who holds the reins of the winery.
Tasting Notes: Brilliant ruby red colour with purple hints. Very expressive nose of fresh red fruit such as cherries and plums. Good structure with polished, elegant and juicy tannins. Medium body and a long finish.
This Grand Selection wine has flavours of red currant, strawberry and blackberry, with a concentrated and round palate.
Food pairing: An ideal companion for all red meats, stew and barbecue.
Awards:
James Suckling 2017 - 92 Points
James Suckling 2015 - 91 Points
La Cav Tasting Table 2015 - 90 Points
CERTIFIED CARBON NEUTRAL
WINE OF CHILE
Lapostolle Grand Selection Merlot
FSPAM
Pico Andino Merlot
Region: Chile, Central Valley
Grape Variety: Merlot
Tasting Notes: Rich purple in colour, this wine has aromas of plum, while flavours of dark red fruit and damson linger on the palate, finishing with a touch of spice.
Food Pairing: A perfect accompaniment to beef, game (deer or venison), rice, pork and lamb dishes.
Awards:
USA Wine Ratings - Silver
Grape Variety: Merlot
Tasting Notes: Rich purple in colour, this wine has aromas of plum, while flavours of dark red fruit and damson linger on the palate, finishing with a touch of spice.
Food Pairing: A perfect accompaniment to beef, game (deer or venison), rice, pork and lamb dishes.
Awards:
USA Wine Ratings - Silver
Pico Andino Merlot
KJMGm
Murphy Goode Merlot
Region: U.S.A., California
Grape Variety: Merlot
Tasting Notes: This is no wimpy Merlot. We make this wine to please even the finickiest of Cab drinkers. Look for aromas and flavours of black cherry, blueberry, and blackberry all tied together with just a kiss of toasty vanilla.
Food Pairing: A versatile and perfect food wine for ribs, burgers, steak kebabs and pork roasts.
VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY
Grape Variety: Merlot
Tasting Notes: This is no wimpy Merlot. We make this wine to please even the finickiest of Cab drinkers. Look for aromas and flavours of black cherry, blueberry, and blackberry all tied together with just a kiss of toasty vanilla.
Food Pairing: A versatile and perfect food wine for ribs, burgers, steak kebabs and pork roasts.
VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY
Murphy Goode Merlot
BGSVM
Garzon Single Vineyard Merlot 2020
Region: Uruguay
Grape Variety: Merlot
Background: Bodega Garzón is close to Punta del Este, La Barra, and Jose Ignacio – Uruguayan Paradise at its best, with mesmerizing landscapes. Located eleven miles from the Atlantic Ocean, our estate has more than 1,000 small vineyard blocks covering its hillside slopes, which benefit from varying microclimates, different levels of humidity, and an intense canopy management. These factors allow the vines to develop with maximum exposure to the sun providing rich, expressive fruit. The vineyards are surrounded by lush forests, rocky soils, granite boulders, and naturally occurring palm trees.
Tasting Notes: Of an intense ruby red, this Merlot expresses delightful aromas of plum and blueberry. Its smooth texture and soft tannins contribute to the wine’s overall balanace.
Food Pairing: Harmonious and subtle, the red and black fruits make it the perfect pairing for traditional French dishes, beef bourgignone or bistec au poivre. This wine of French origin also goes well with roasted poultry with herbs or spiced pink lamb dishes.
VEGETARIAN & VEGAN FRIENDLY
Grape Variety: Merlot
Background: Bodega Garzón is close to Punta del Este, La Barra, and Jose Ignacio – Uruguayan Paradise at its best, with mesmerizing landscapes. Located eleven miles from the Atlantic Ocean, our estate has more than 1,000 small vineyard blocks covering its hillside slopes, which benefit from varying microclimates, different levels of humidity, and an intense canopy management. These factors allow the vines to develop with maximum exposure to the sun providing rich, expressive fruit. The vineyards are surrounded by lush forests, rocky soils, granite boulders, and naturally occurring palm trees.
Tasting Notes: Of an intense ruby red, this Merlot expresses delightful aromas of plum and blueberry. Its smooth texture and soft tannins contribute to the wine’s overall balanace.
Food Pairing: Harmonious and subtle, the red and black fruits make it the perfect pairing for traditional French dishes, beef bourgignone or bistec au poivre. This wine of French origin also goes well with roasted poultry with herbs or spiced pink lamb dishes.
VEGETARIAN & VEGAN FRIENDLY
Garzon Single Vineyard Merlot 2020
SICCRL
Chateau Robin Lussac St. Emilion 2022
Region: France, Bordeaux, Saint Emilion
Grape Variety: Merlot
Background: A fabulous vintage, this wine is expressive and typical of great right-bank wines. It hails from the lassagne family who’ve been managing their estate for three generations. The vineyard in the commune of Abzac is small at 4 hectares and is situated on welldrained soils with vines of around 30 years old.
Tasting Notes: This elegant wine has a generous bouquet of overripe cassis and black berry fruit, highlights by a hint of spice. The palate is rich and elegant, revealing moderate tannins and crunchy extract imparting length and balance. Delicious return of fruit on the finish.
Rich, ripe Merlot with well-structured tannins
Food Pairing: This Merlot pairs well with red meat, rich sauce based dished, matured cheese and pasta.
Grape Variety: Merlot
Background: A fabulous vintage, this wine is expressive and typical of great right-bank wines. It hails from the lassagne family who’ve been managing their estate for three generations. The vineyard in the commune of Abzac is small at 4 hectares and is situated on welldrained soils with vines of around 30 years old.
Tasting Notes: This elegant wine has a generous bouquet of overripe cassis and black berry fruit, highlights by a hint of spice. The palate is rich and elegant, revealing moderate tannins and crunchy extract imparting length and balance. Delicious return of fruit on the finish.
Rich, ripe Merlot with well-structured tannins
Food Pairing: This Merlot pairs well with red meat, rich sauce based dished, matured cheese and pasta.
Chateau Robin Lussac St. Emilion 2022
JCBPLM
Pierre Lamotte Merlot
Region: France, Bourgogne
Grape Variety: Merlot
Background: “Vins de France” can be produced throughout the whole of France using grapes harvested exclusively within its borders. This quite new appellation (2009) allows for a greater liberty in winemaking compared to the appellation system. It is a great opportunity for our winemaker to express his skills with a wine with a steady style and unique personality.
Winemaking Process: The grapes are machine harvested and the bunches are de-stemmed before undergoing a period of cold maceration to increase extract of colour. The alcoholic fermentation lasts 8-10 days at controlled temperatures, with a daily pumping over of the juice. The malolactic fermentation follows and the wine is kept in tanks for 4-6 months before bottling.
Tasting Notes: Ruby red with beautiful intensity. Aromas of green pepper and blackcurrant with a hint of dark chocolate. Elegant and supple wine with lovely, concentrated flavours. The tannins are well-integrated and pleasant.
Food Pairing: Enjoy with grilled poultry or poultry in sauce, red meat with Mediterranean vegetables, or a roasted leg of lamb.
Grape Variety: Merlot
Background: “Vins de France” can be produced throughout the whole of France using grapes harvested exclusively within its borders. This quite new appellation (2009) allows for a greater liberty in winemaking compared to the appellation system. It is a great opportunity for our winemaker to express his skills with a wine with a steady style and unique personality.
Winemaking Process: The grapes are machine harvested and the bunches are de-stemmed before undergoing a period of cold maceration to increase extract of colour. The alcoholic fermentation lasts 8-10 days at controlled temperatures, with a daily pumping over of the juice. The malolactic fermentation follows and the wine is kept in tanks for 4-6 months before bottling.
Tasting Notes: Ruby red with beautiful intensity. Aromas of green pepper and blackcurrant with a hint of dark chocolate. Elegant and supple wine with lovely, concentrated flavours. The tannins are well-integrated and pleasant.
Food Pairing: Enjoy with grilled poultry or poultry in sauce, red meat with Mediterranean vegetables, or a roasted leg of lamb.
Pierre Lamotte Merlot
SRTAM
Terra Andina Merlot
Region: Chile, Central Valley
Grape Variety: Merlot
Background: Terra Andina wines constantly received awards from the Annual Wines of Chile Awards. The wines were also featured in Food & Wine magazine as well as NBC's TV show as "Best Wine Value". Acquired in 2001 by the Claro wine group, Terra Andina is an innovator within the Chilean wine industry. By blending grapes from different valleys with different micro-climates and soil conditions, Terra Andina takes full advantage of the richness and diversity of the different regions. The brand’s style lies on the production of expressive wines, which hold the traditional harmony and subtlety of the old world, while highlighting the warm concentration of fruity expressions of new world terroirs.
Tasting Notes: The wine inside is velvety, soft and juicy. It has notes of plums, blackcurrants and slight hints of cassis on the nose. The texture is smooth, rich and well balanced.
Food Pairing: It is perfect with pizza, pasta or even a good steak!
Grape Variety: Merlot
Background: Terra Andina wines constantly received awards from the Annual Wines of Chile Awards. The wines were also featured in Food & Wine magazine as well as NBC's TV show as "Best Wine Value". Acquired in 2001 by the Claro wine group, Terra Andina is an innovator within the Chilean wine industry. By blending grapes from different valleys with different micro-climates and soil conditions, Terra Andina takes full advantage of the richness and diversity of the different regions. The brand’s style lies on the production of expressive wines, which hold the traditional harmony and subtlety of the old world, while highlighting the warm concentration of fruity expressions of new world terroirs.
Tasting Notes: The wine inside is velvety, soft and juicy. It has notes of plums, blackcurrants and slight hints of cassis on the nose. The texture is smooth, rich and well balanced.
Food Pairing: It is perfect with pizza, pasta or even a good steak!
Terra Andina Merlot
VTCCSC
Cuvee Saint Cric Bordeaux Organic
Region: France, A.O.C Bordeaux
Grape Variety: Merlot
Tasting Notes: Intense and deep garnet colour with bluish fringes. The expressive, fine and complex nose delivers notes of fruit such as blackcurrant and blackberry, liquorice and truffles.
The attack on the palate is very rich, the mid-palate delivers supple and velvety tannins enhanced by a touch of freshness and a bouquet of fruit associated with spicy notes (pepper and cloves).
Food Pairing: Meat skewers, beef, poultry, vegetable gratins.
Grape Variety: Merlot
Tasting Notes: Intense and deep garnet colour with bluish fringes. The expressive, fine and complex nose delivers notes of fruit such as blackcurrant and blackberry, liquorice and truffles.
The attack on the palate is very rich, the mid-palate delivers supple and velvety tannins enhanced by a touch of freshness and a bouquet of fruit associated with spicy notes (pepper and cloves).
Food Pairing: Meat skewers, beef, poultry, vegetable gratins.
Cuvee Saint Cric Bordeaux Organic
SGMQE
SG Merlot Quarters
Region: Chile
Grape Variety: Merlot
Tasting Notes: Intense red. Plum and strawberry aromas with fig notes in the background. Balanced flavours, good acidity and pleasant finish.
Food Pairing: This Chilean Merlot would pair well with caramelised roast veggies, roasted squash, red peppers and beets as well as fried or grilled mushrooms.
Grape Variety: Merlot
Tasting Notes: Intense red. Plum and strawberry aromas with fig notes in the background. Balanced flavours, good acidity and pleasant finish.
Food Pairing: This Chilean Merlot would pair well with caramelised roast veggies, roasted squash, red peppers and beets as well as fried or grilled mushrooms.
SG Merlot Quarters
SICCPLF
Chateau Perron La Fleur Lalande-De-Pomerol 2016
Region: France, Bordeaux, Pomerol
Grape Variety: Merlot
Tasting Notes: The wine is a compote of black and red fruits, very pure in character. A hint of toasted oak on the nose, with balanced acidity and freshness.
The colour is intense garnet. Very fruity and spicy, gourmand and elegant with a very nice freshness. There are notes of blackberry associated with fine blackcurrant and black cherry. Well balanced, full-bodied with a nice minerality and a smooth attack in the mouth, good structure with silky tannins, and a long good finish with spicy and leather notes.
Award:
Decanter World Wine Awards 2019 - 93/100 points (Silver Medal)
Reviews: Jeb Dunnuck Rating - 90 points (2/28/2019): A selection of the top Merlot brought up all in foudre, the 2016 Perron La Fleur offers more black cherry and blackberry fruit as well as more concentration, with a rich, mouth filling texture, plenty of spice and saddle leather notes and building tannins. It will keep for decades.
Grape Variety: Merlot
Tasting Notes: The wine is a compote of black and red fruits, very pure in character. A hint of toasted oak on the nose, with balanced acidity and freshness.
The colour is intense garnet. Very fruity and spicy, gourmand and elegant with a very nice freshness. There are notes of blackberry associated with fine blackcurrant and black cherry. Well balanced, full-bodied with a nice minerality and a smooth attack in the mouth, good structure with silky tannins, and a long good finish with spicy and leather notes.
Award:
Decanter World Wine Awards 2019 - 93/100 points (Silver Medal)
Reviews: Jeb Dunnuck Rating - 90 points (2/28/2019): A selection of the top Merlot brought up all in foudre, the 2016 Perron La Fleur offers more black cherry and blackberry fruit as well as more concentration, with a rich, mouth filling texture, plenty of spice and saddle leather notes and building tannins. It will keep for decades.
Chateau Perron La Fleur Lalande-De-Pomerol 2016
SIC1883
Sichel 1883 Natural 2023/24
Region: France, Bordeaux
Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
Background: A 100% Merlot, no sulfites added wine that will delight wine lovers. An exciting discovery, and a fine tribute to Maison Sichel’s founding year.
A wine without added sulphur, crafted using the methods of yesteryear, yet resolutely contemporary, authentic and based on environmentally friendly methods. To create this wine without the addition of sulphur, the technical team at Maison Sichel select perfectly ripened grapes in impeccable condition from the best-quality parcels. Making wines without sulfites added calls for very special precautions and huge technical skill to ensure that the wines will keep and to prevent any risk of microbiological accidents. The absence of sulfites added is good news for anyone who loves young wines. Discover it for yourself…
Tasting Notes: In the glass, a beautiful Bordeaux with purple hints. A supple wine developing a complex nose with notes of red and black fruits. The palate continues with this pleasant sensation of freshness, with a full and generous body, without any harshness. The balance and expression of fresh fruit reflects all the elegance of the Merlot grape variety, easy to drink, supple and greedy. Ideally, savour this wine while it is young; serve it at a meal with friends for example or serve cooled for a festive aperitif.
Awards:
Concours de Bordeaux 2023 - Silver
Challenge International du Vin - Bourg et Blaye 2023 - Gold
VEGAN
NO SULPHITES
Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
Background: A 100% Merlot, no sulfites added wine that will delight wine lovers. An exciting discovery, and a fine tribute to Maison Sichel’s founding year.
A wine without added sulphur, crafted using the methods of yesteryear, yet resolutely contemporary, authentic and based on environmentally friendly methods. To create this wine without the addition of sulphur, the technical team at Maison Sichel select perfectly ripened grapes in impeccable condition from the best-quality parcels. Making wines without sulfites added calls for very special precautions and huge technical skill to ensure that the wines will keep and to prevent any risk of microbiological accidents. The absence of sulfites added is good news for anyone who loves young wines. Discover it for yourself…
Tasting Notes: In the glass, a beautiful Bordeaux with purple hints. A supple wine developing a complex nose with notes of red and black fruits. The palate continues with this pleasant sensation of freshness, with a full and generous body, without any harshness. The balance and expression of fresh fruit reflects all the elegance of the Merlot grape variety, easy to drink, supple and greedy. Ideally, savour this wine while it is young; serve it at a meal with friends for example or serve cooled for a festive aperitif.
Awards:
Concours de Bordeaux 2023 - Silver
Challenge International du Vin - Bourg et Blaye 2023 - Gold
VEGAN
NO SULPHITES
Sichel 1883 Natural 2023/24
SICDPA22
Sichel Declassified Pauillac
Region: Pauillac, France
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
Tasting Notes: The Sichel Declassified Pauillac is a deep ruby red wine with aroma of cassis and black cherry followed by cedar, tobacco leaf and crushed violets. The paalte is structured but smooth, featuring ripe black fruit, fine tannins and a long savoury finish with hints of graphite and spice. It is a wine that offers a taste of Pauillac, a celebrated Bordeaux commune.
Food Pairing: Sichel Declassified Pauillac pairs well with rich, davoury dishes, particularly ones featuring red meat or earthy vegetables. Consider dishes like ribeye steak with peppercorn sauce, rpast lamb or mushroom Wellington.
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
Tasting Notes: The Sichel Declassified Pauillac is a deep ruby red wine with aroma of cassis and black cherry followed by cedar, tobacco leaf and crushed violets. The paalte is structured but smooth, featuring ripe black fruit, fine tannins and a long savoury finish with hints of graphite and spice. It is a wine that offers a taste of Pauillac, a celebrated Bordeaux commune.
Food Pairing: Sichel Declassified Pauillac pairs well with rich, davoury dishes, particularly ones featuring red meat or earthy vegetables. Consider dishes like ribeye steak with peppercorn sauce, rpast lamb or mushroom Wellington.
Sichel Declassified Pauillac
SICPBA
Chat, Pichon Aoc Pauillac 2015
Region: Pauillac, France
Grape Variety: Cabernet France, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Tasting Notes: Chateau Pichon is full bodied with powerful character. It is characterised by notes of cassis, bvlackcurraqnt, cedar, tobacco and earth with a firm tannic structure. Raspberry, blackberry and dark cherry fruit notes are common.
Food Pairing: This red blend, known for its rich, full-bodied and powerful tannins pairs excellently with red meats, particularly beef and lambv. The wines intense flavours also compliment game meats like venison and duck as well as dishes with arthy notes like mushrooms an truffles.
Grape Variety: Cabernet France, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Tasting Notes: Chateau Pichon is full bodied with powerful character. It is characterised by notes of cassis, bvlackcurraqnt, cedar, tobacco and earth with a firm tannic structure. Raspberry, blackberry and dark cherry fruit notes are common.
Food Pairing: This red blend, known for its rich, full-bodied and powerful tannins pairs excellently with red meats, particularly beef and lambv. The wines intense flavours also compliment game meats like venison and duck as well as dishes with arthy notes like mushrooms an truffles.
Chat, Pichon Aoc Pauillac 2015
SICTM
Chat, Troplong Mondot St, Emilion Grand Cru 2014
Region: St. Emilion, France
Grape Varieties: 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes: Dark fruits like black cherry and plum are highlighted and often accompanied by notes of chocolate, coffee and spice. Velvety texture, dense fruit and firm tannins with a balance of power and elegance. This wine has a good ability to age gracefully, to develop its further complexity and nuances over times.
Food Pairing: Chateau Troplong Mondot pairs exceptionally well with red meats such as beef and lamb, game and rich, flavourful dishes. Its structure and fruit also make it a good match for hearty fish courses like tuna and even some Asian dishes.
Awards:
Le Guide Hachette Des Vins 2018 - 1 Star
Grape Varieties: 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes: Dark fruits like black cherry and plum are highlighted and often accompanied by notes of chocolate, coffee and spice. Velvety texture, dense fruit and firm tannins with a balance of power and elegance. This wine has a good ability to age gracefully, to develop its further complexity and nuances over times.
Food Pairing: Chateau Troplong Mondot pairs exceptionally well with red meats such as beef and lamb, game and rich, flavourful dishes. Its structure and fruit also make it a good match for hearty fish courses like tuna and even some Asian dishes.
Awards:
Le Guide Hachette Des Vins 2018 - 1 Star
Chat, Troplong Mondot St, Emilion Grand Cru 2014
SAM11
Santa Alicia Merlot 11%
Region: Maipo Valley, Chile
Grape Variety: Merlot
Tasting Notes: Notes of red and black fruits like plum and blackberry and common secondary notes of vanilla, chocolate and spices from oak aging. This wine is deep red in colour, has a medium body, balanced acidity and smooth tannins.
Food Pairing: Santa Alicia Merlot goes well with dishes featuring red meats like beef and lamb, white meats such as pork and chicken and various pasta dishes, especially those with tomato or mushroom sauces. It also complements hearty meals like burgers and can be enjoyed with certain cheeses.
Grape Variety: Merlot
Tasting Notes: Notes of red and black fruits like plum and blackberry and common secondary notes of vanilla, chocolate and spices from oak aging. This wine is deep red in colour, has a medium body, balanced acidity and smooth tannins.
Food Pairing: Santa Alicia Merlot goes well with dishes featuring red meats like beef and lamb, white meats such as pork and chicken and various pasta dishes, especially those with tomato or mushroom sauces. It also complements hearty meals like burgers and can be enjoyed with certain cheeses.
Santa Alicia Merlot 11%
SICCRR
Chat, La Rose St, Emilion 2012
Region: St. Emilion, France
Grape Variety: Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes: Rich and complex with notes of black fruit like plum, and black cherry, complemented by spices, toasted notes and coffee. On the palate, it is full-bodied, smooth and elegant with silky tannins and a long, persistent finish.
Food Pairing: This wine pairs well with rich, savory dishes like confit duck, beef Wellington, roast pigeon, rib steak with Bordelaise sauce and other game or lamb stews.
Grape Variety: Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes: Rich and complex with notes of black fruit like plum, and black cherry, complemented by spices, toasted notes and coffee. On the palate, it is full-bodied, smooth and elegant with silky tannins and a long, persistent finish.
Food Pairing: This wine pairs well with rich, savory dishes like confit duck, beef Wellington, roast pigeon, rib steak with Bordelaise sauce and other game or lamb stews.
Chat, La Rose St, Emilion 2012
SICDE22
Sichel Declassified St, Emilion
Region: St. Emilion, France
Grape Variety: 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc
Tasting Notes: The Sichel Declassified St. Emilion 2022 is generous, powerful and succulent, offering vibrant and warming notes of dark fruit like blackcurrant, cherry, damson and plum, spices and a round, velvety texture. An open, expressive and highly drinkable style of St. Emilion that balances power and elegance, considered a faithful representative of its terroir.
Food Pairing: This Merlot dominated red wine pairs wonderfully with a variety of flavourful dishes, particularly red meats, roasted poultry and rich stews. Its dark fruit, spice and subtle toasted notes are complemented by hearty, savory foods.
Grape Variety: 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc
Tasting Notes: The Sichel Declassified St. Emilion 2022 is generous, powerful and succulent, offering vibrant and warming notes of dark fruit like blackcurrant, cherry, damson and plum, spices and a round, velvety texture. An open, expressive and highly drinkable style of St. Emilion that balances power and elegance, considered a faithful representative of its terroir.
Food Pairing: This Merlot dominated red wine pairs wonderfully with a variety of flavourful dishes, particularly red meats, roasted poultry and rich stews. Its dark fruit, spice and subtle toasted notes are complemented by hearty, savory foods.
Sichel Declassified St, Emilion