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Torres Viña Sol 2003 Penedès, Spain, Case of 12 Offer Price £54.89 Usual Price £59.88 A deliciously forward and fruity dry white wine made from 100% indigenous Parellada grapes. Floral citrus notes are enhanced by a hint of spice. Smooth and rich, but with good balancing acidity on the palate. A superb accompaniment to fish dishes or light supper meals or try as an apéritif. Other wine Waitrose Wine Monthly Special Offers Monthly Special Offers

La Boca Torrontés / Chardonnay 2003 Mendoza, Argentina, Case of 12 Argentina's best white wines are from high-altitude vineyards, and the Medrano estate sites are at 2,400 ft above sea level. The well-known Chardonnay grape is here blended with Torrontés , Argentina's signature white variety, to produce a lemony, floral, aromatic wine with good acidity for a long refreshing finish. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Albera Barbera d'Asti Superiore 2001/02 Araldica, Piemonte, Italy, Case of 12 Barbera from Piedmont can often be a touch lean and mean, but not this one. The generosity of this wine allied to a fine acidity and bright fruit make it a very Italian and very modern offering. Perfect with rich tomato sauces. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Fleurie 2002 Bouchard Père et Fils, Burgundy, France, Case of 12 A classic Fleurie - delicious fruity flavours with plenty of juicy acidity and very soft tannins. This wine, however, also has some grip and structure which means that it will complement a wide range of food, from roast beef to chicken or pork. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Asti Martini, Sparkling Wine, Italy (sweet), Case of 12 Soft fresh grapey flavours with cleansing acidity, don't be ashamed to enjoy its sheer quaffability. Sparkling wine Waitrose Wine Champagne & Sparkling Champagne and Sparkling

Palacio de Bornos Verdejo 2003 Rueda, Spain, Case of 12 An appealingly fresh white wine made 100% from the characterful Spanish grape variety of Verdejo. Cool fermentation techniques extract the maximum fruit intensity from the flavoursome grapes, and careful handling ensures good acidity levels are retained throughout. Delicious served well chilled. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Nepenthe Riesling 2002/03 Adelaide Hills, S Australia, Case of 12 The cool climate Adelaide Hills region and the winemaking skill of Peter Leske (who previously worked with Grosset at Polish Hill) result in a stunning aromatic Riesling. Fresh and fruity with balanced crisp acidity, complex minerality and amazing length it is great with seafood or fish. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Waitrose Chianti 2002 Italy, Case of 12 There is currently great demand for the red wines of Tuscany. The Sangiovese grape offers a fine balance between soft, cherry fruit and firm acidity with enough tannic structure to offset most rich Mediterranean dishes. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Henriques & Henriques Monte Seco, Case of 12 Madeira is frequently associated with after-dinner wines but here's an alternative apéritif that's got the weight of white port but the freshness of sherry. Must be drunk chilled. To accompany nuts, snacks and light tapas, but try also with dairy foods, where the acidity of the wine is the perfect foil for lightly flavoured soft or hard cheeses. Other wine Waitrose Wine Fortified Wines Fortified Wines

Henriques & Henriques 15 Year Old Malmsey Madeira, Case of 12 Henriques fine 15-year-old Malmsey made in a traditional fashion using best Malvasia grapes. Deliberately oxidised, heated in 'estufas' to gather the burnt-fruit character, with more acidity than either sherry or port, which is one of the unique characteristics of Madeira wine. Other wine Waitrose Wine Fortified Wines Fortified Wines

Chilcas Organic Chardonnay 2003 San Rafael Chile, Case of 12 Chilcas is a working farm of some 700 hectares dedicated to various uses including organic and non-organic viticulture. Situated in the San Raf region of Chile's Central Valley, it is a truly natural environment, perfect for the growing of vines. This Chardonnay is a first-release wine made entirely from fruit picked on the estate. Citrus fruit character and delicate balancing acidity make for a sleek palate that would be excellent to cut through creamy white meat. dishes. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Bordeaux Sémillon 2002/03, Bordeaux, France, Case of 12 A pure Sémillon wine made from grapes grown on a number of different sites including some petits châteaux. Produced especially for Waitrose by a well-known Bordeaux négociant. Crisp acidity and lovely broad palate. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Argento Chardonnay 2002/03 Mendoza, Argentina, Case of 12 The Catena family has been producing wine for a century, and today it owns one of Argentina's foremost wine brands. With impressive quality control in the vineyard and winery, agronomist Pedro Marchevsky and winemaker Jose Galante ensure they use only the best grapes at their disposal to produce wines of considerable elegance and grace. Delicately oaked, this Chardonnay has pure tropical mango and pineapple flavours with fine acidity and an impressive White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Les Andides 2002/03 Saumur, Loire, France, Case of 12 A spendid example of quality winemaking from a well-established, forward looking co-operative. Rigorous selection of grapes and cool temperature controlled fermentation gives a fruity wine with tight, crisp acidity. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Chapel Hill Pinot Grigio 2003 Hungary, Case of 12 Fresh, crisp Chardonnay with soft textured, tropical fruit character yet mouthwatering acidity which yields a lovely vibrant palate. Produced without any oak, this uncomplicated wine is best enjoyed with all kinds of light food dishes. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Anjou Blanc 2002/03 Ackermann (medium-dry), Loire, France, Case of 12 A lively white wine made from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes grown in the Loire Valley. Good fruit and fresh acidity make this versatile wine an excellent choice as an apéritif, or serve with poultry or fish dishes. Undemanding but simply great value! White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Gavi La Luciana 2002/03 Araldica, Piemonte, Italy, Case of 12 Gavi is a well-known wine village in the heart of Piemonte in the north east of Italy. It makes fresh, crisp and lightly aromatic dry white wines from the local Cortese grapes. This example is delicately balanced with lively acidity and good concentration of fruit, making it a great wine to drink with squid or shrimp, or with lightly spiced oriental dishes. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Sec 2000 Huet France, Loire, France, Case of 12 A small parcel of top-flight dry Vouvray from this specialised producer who works his vineyards bio dynamically. Typical Chenin fruit: appley with very good acidity and lovely depth of flavour. A very acceptable partner to baked fish coated with creamy béchamel sauce. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Pouilly-Fumé 2003 Chatelain, France, Case of 12 Good Pouilly-Fumé is increasingly hard to find, and our allocations in a good year tend to run out ahead of the follow on vintage. Clean, crisp Sauvignon with beautiful balancing acidity distinguished by lovely length of flavour in the mouth. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Monasterio de Santa Ana Monastrell 2002/03 Jumilla, Spain, Case of 12 There are quite a few Monastrells coming from the Jumilla and Alicante regions on Spain's east coast, but to our mind many of them develop quickly, becoming soupy and rather unpleasant. This example has a full richness and lots of vibrant, crunchy fruit. Acidity is in perfect balance, and the three months in French and American oak give it a soft, round finish. Perfect with sausages or casseroles. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Fetzer Chardonnay / Viognier 2002/03 California, USA, Case of 12 Barley-sugar sweet ripe fruit flavours yet fresh balancing acidity typical of the modern Californian style. The grape-growing area around Mendocino gets plenty of sunshine to ripen grapes, but, being far north in the state, has cool nights that to preserve tingling and refreshing acidity. Excellent on its own, or compatible with just about any lightly flavoured foods. Paricularly good with Thai cuisine. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Quinta de Simaens 2003 Vinho Verde, Portugal, Case of 12 An estate bottled archetypal Vinho Verde. Substantial fruit on an otherwise light wine, is well balanced with zippy acidity and a refreshing 'spritz'. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Chablis 2002 Cave des Vignerons de Chablis, Burgundy, France, Case of 12 The ripe fruit and steely acidity of this Chablis perfectly suit the character of the region. Tight and minerally Chardonnay such as this is ideal with seafood, especially oysters or mussels. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Touraine Sauvignon Les Silleries 2002, Loire, France, Case of 12 A deliciously refreshing, classically made white wine from the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety. Grown on the hallowed tuffeau soils of the Loire riverland region, near the famous old town of Tours. This wine shows marked poise and elegance, with fine balance from minerally acidity. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Paul Mas Sauvignon Blanc 2003 Vin de Pays d'Oc, France, Case of 12 Offer Price £47.88 Usual Price £59.88 Jean Claude Mas is one of the modern brigade of French winemakers in the Languedoc. He makes stylish, vibrant wines which have one foot firmly in the local soils, the other turned towards the styles of the new world. This Sauvignon has crisp acidity, distinct varietal character and is brilliant with seafood. Other wine Waitrose Wine Monthly Special Offers Monthly Special Offers

Henriques & Henriques 10 Year Old Sercial Madeira, Portugal, Case of 12 This is a top-notch Sercial Madeira made from the grape of the same name and aged ten years in wood. It has a lovely fruity dryness and splendid tangy acidity. Other wine Waitrose Wine Fortified Wines Fortified Wines

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