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Hardys Stamp of Australia Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc 2002/03 SE Australia, Case of 12 Offer Price £55.56 Usual Price £69.48 Newly released on UK market with 2002 vintage. A fresh yet commercial style and a change from the ubiquitous Chardonnay/Semillon blend. Fresh citrus and passionfruit flavours make this a delicious apéritif or a match for a range of recipes. Other wine Waitrose Wine Monthly Special Offers Monthly Special Offers

Banrock Station Chardonnay 2002 SE Australia, Case of 12 Every bottle sold of this quintessential New World white wine means a donation to the UK's Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust. Fresh ripe fruit and a crisp finish make an ideal apéritif as well an excellent match with most fish, chicken and pork dishes. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Winter Hill Classic Red Merlot / Syrah 2002/03 Vin de Pays d'Oc, France, Case of 12 One of our most popular southern French country reds and a successful joint venture. Australia has brought the latest new world technology whilst Jean-Marc Lafage adds his own expertise and knows the best sources for ripe healthy grapes. With a light oak influence and supple generous fruit, this wine can be drunk anytime and with anything. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Jacob's Creek Grenache / Shiraz 2002/03 SE Australia, Case of 12 A deliciously rounded "Rhône Ranger" from the master blender, Robin Day. Warm raspberry and blackberry fruits with mellow spices. Just the drop for cooler days and nights. Excellent with roasts or casseroles. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Yellow Tail Cabernet Sauvignon 2002/03 SE Australia, Case of 12 In the cool of the 2002 vintage, the Cabernet was the star in the Yellow Tail line-up. Its lively red and blackcurrant fruit jumps out of the glass whilst hints of mint and a suggestion of coconut and vanilla from some oak influence prolong the flavour. Great with lamb, pizza, pasta or barbecues. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2001 McLaren Vale S Australia, Case of 12 The d'Arenberg family are legendary in South Australia. Eccentric, passionate and farsighted, Chester and d'Arry make wonderful Shiraz. This one has had the benefit of a fair amount of "Dead Arm" fruit (from their flagship wine). Intensely flavoured fruit from low yielding old vines is traditionally made, including foot treading and basket pressing. A rich silky yet gutsy style which has recently been awarded 90 Parker points. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Banrock Station Shiraz / Mataro 2002/03 SE Australia, Case of 12 Sales of this Australian "Rhone" blend will benefit the UK's Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. The warm spicy berry fruit flavours and hints of oak are ideal with pasta, casseroles or roasts. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Fetzer Valley Oaks Shiraz 200/02 California, USA, Case of 12 Smoky, mellow, silky smooth Shiraz made with premium ripe fruit from one of California's best viticultural areas. Different in style from the elegance of the Rhône or the power of many Australian examples. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Winter Hill Classic White 2002/03 Vin de Pays d'Oc, France, Case of 12 French expertise selected the very best fruit, on which Australian winemaking skills have been brought into play. Coaxing maximum juiciness from Ugni Blanc grapes grown in the Limoux hills, they have created a smooth mouthfilling wine. A lovely apéritif and delicious with fish or chicken dishes. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Montana Cabernet / Merlot 2002/03 East Coast, Australia, Case of 12 New Zealand's answer to Bordeaux's classic red blend. The clear sunny skies and cool summers of the renowned Marlborough region benefit from a rainshadow and deep well-drained glacial soils. All these factors enhance the quality of the grapes and form the basis of a style more akin to French than a chunky Australian style. Jeff Clarke, Montana's chief winemaker captures the finesse of the berry fruit flavours. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red 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

Rosemount Estate Grenache / Shiraz 2002/03 SE Australia, Case of 12 Rich, soft, warming Australian Rhône-style blend. Sweet summer fruit flavours of raspberry and cherry meld with a savoury, spicy finish. Ideal with roast chicken, guinea fowl, pheasant as well as other roasts, casseroles and grills. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

First Step Merlot 2002/03 S Australia, Case of 12 A delightfully approachable yet restrained Australian Merlot, quite European in its balanced style. The winemaker, Rob Dundon, has deliberately kept the oak influence light to allow the fruit quality to shine through. A favourite of Matthew Jukes. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Hardys Nottage Hill Cabernet / Shiraz 2001/02 SE Australia, Case of 12 This world-famous Australian blend epitomises the magic of minty, berry-fruit Cabernet complemented by warm spicy Shiraz. The fresh fruit flavours are interwoven with the soft tannins and vanilla pick-up from a year in new oak. Deceptively easy to drink, this wine has structure and class. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Lindemans Bin 95 Sauvignon Blanc 2002/03 SE Australia, Case of 12 Australia is now producing Sauvignon Blanc which is more in the style of New Zealand and the Loire. This zingy example is crisp and lemony, grassy yet ripe and is bottled with a screwcap to ensure it stays fresh. A refreshing apéritif, it goes well with Thai recipes, fish cakes, or simply roasted chicken. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Penfolds Rawson's Retreat Shiraz / Cabernet 2002/03 SE Australia, Case of 12 The eminently drinkable Penfolds style can be detected in the ripe berry and plum fruit, complemented with subtle oak flavours of cinnamon spice. Winemaker John Duval has added Ruby Cabernet and Grenache to the Cabernet/Shiraz blend which adds suppleness of texture. Excellent on its own or with picnic dishes such as pizza, quiche, sausage rolls, cold meats, terrines or pâtés. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Brown Brothers Late Harvested Orange Muscat & Flora 2002 Victoria (sweet), Australia, Case of 24 Popular, luscious late-harvested Australian dessert wine which serves a variety of occasions. Fragrant orange blossom and Muscat aromas are followed by honeyed apricots, ripe oranges and lime on the palate. Chilled, it is a great partner to rich pâté starters. It is also delicious with strawberries, fruit salad, crepes suzette or soufflé Grand Marnier, or simply with nuts and dried fruits. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Nepenthe Sauvignon Blanc 2002/03 Adelaide Hills, S Australia, Case of 12 Tiny volumes of top quality wine from a new cool Adelaide Hills estate and a perfectionist winemaker (formerly with Grosset). An up-and-coming "Cloudy Bay" lookalike, with intensely concentrated gooseberry flavours, which is also eminently drinkable, and with unusual ageing potential. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Rutherglen Estates Durif 2003 Victoria, Australia, Case of 12 Offer Price £71.88 Usual Price £83.88 This unusual grape variety was created in the Rhône by Dr Durif. The winemaker, Nick Butler, has used the Côte Rôtie secret of including a smidgen of white Viognier in the blend. Vibrant briar fruit and some soft spice make it a great match for meaty pasta and marinated barbecue fare such as spicy sausages or spatchcock chicken "piri piri". Other wine Waitrose Wine Monthly Special Offers Monthly Special Offers

Cape Mentelle Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc 2002/03 Margaret River, W Australia, Case of 12 From the team responsible for Cloudy Bay, this Bordeaux blend reflects the cool maritime climate and gravel soils. Succulent orange and lemon fruit flavours have a pungent nettle and basil character, tempered by stylish smoky tobacco oak influences. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Peter Lehmann Clancy's Shiraz / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Cabernet Franc 2001/02 S Australia, Ca Clancy's is named after Aussie poet Banjo Paterson's droving hero. Made from Shiraz, Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc and Merlot, the sum of the individual flavours is enhanced by a whisper of smoky oak. This complex wine begs simple fare, roasts, game or stews. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Henschke Louis Semillon 2002 Eden Valley, S Australia (limited availability), Australia, Case of 12 Named in tribute to Louis, expert vigneron of the Hill of Grace vineyard for 40 years. Fermented and matured for 6 months in new French oak hogsheads it is a subtle complex wine, delicate in youth and honey-on-toast flavours as it matures. Delicious now with seafood,trout, salmon, chicken, duck and pork White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Hardys Crest White 2002/03 SE Australia, Case of 12 This seasoned white offers a delightful array of citrus and pineapple fruit with a creamy texture. Delicious as an apéritif as well with creamy pasta, salmon, seafood or roast chicken. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Rosemount Hill of Gold Cabernet Sauvignon 1999/2000 Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia, Case of 12 Rosemount's stunning Cabernet Sauvignon from 30 yr old vineyard on the old goldmining slopes west of the Great Dividing Range in the up & coming Mudgee region. Intense cassis and vanilla oak blend seamlessly and are wrapped in a velvety texture. Best decanted. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Ninth Island Pinot Noir 2003 Tasmania, Australia, Case of 12 Not long ago, purists would claim that the only decent Pinot Noir came from Burgundy. Andrew Pirie's Tasmanian version is a fresh raspberry fruit style, more like a Fleurie than a Nuits-Saint-Georges. Its cool refreshing character and smooth ripeness are wonderful with baked salmon in herbs, barbecued quail or chops. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Jindu Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 SE Australia, Case of 12 Offer Price £39.96 Usual Price £47.88 Hardy's profile in Australia gives them access to grapes from all over the South East. Their expertise is in selecting the best quality fruit, and using skilful winemaking to over-deliver on quality for the price. We believe this is what they have done with this quintessential Aussie blend which strikes a good balance between fruit and structure to offer a great value quaffable red. Other wine Waitrose Wine Monthly Special Offers Monthly Special Offers

Outback Trekker Gas Barbecue Australian-style gas barbecue with 2 grills, a cast iron griddle perfect for barbecuing steaks or sausages and a tough, porcelain-enamelled hood for cooking joints of meat or poultry. It also has two wooden side shelves to store all your ingredients or sauces on and a swing away warming rack. Butane gas regulator included. Garden accessories Home and Garden Garden Outdoor Eating

Jacob's Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2002/03 SE Australia, Case of 12 Offer Price £55.56 Usual Price £69.48 One of many new wines made from only one grape variety instead of a blend. New vineyards planted in the '90s in premium red wine producing areas such as Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale and Padthaway are now producing quality Cabernet Sauvignon. A supple fresh blackcurranty palate is complemented by some spice and tobacco flavours on the finish. Just the thing with lamb, roast chops, navarin or moussaka. Other wine Waitrose Wine Monthly Special Offers Monthly Special Offers

Peter Lehmann Chenin Blanc 2002/03 Barossa Valley, S Australia, Case of 12 Peter Lehmann is a highly respected wine producer in the Barossa. Famous for his reds, his historically good relationship with local growers allows him the pick of white grapes too. The Aussie sunshine ripes the Granny Smith style of Chenin Blanc into more of a crisp juicy Golden Delicious character. Mouthwatering freshness protected by a screwcap, it is ideal with fish, seafood or Asian food. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Henschke Keyneton Estate Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2000 Barossa Valley, S Australia Stephen and Pru Henschke, fifth generation of this pioneer Eden Valley wine family, are internationally renowned vinegrowers and winemakers. This blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, grown in the Barossa Valley is rich and characterful. Keyneton (the wine and the village high in the Barossa ranges) was named after the oldest settler, Joseph Keynes. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Jacob's Creek Dry Riesling 2002/03 SE Australia, Case of 12 Australian Riesling is appealing to a wider audience looking for an alternative to Chardonnay. Its crisp citrus fruit has a tropical note backed with some European-style minerality. The screwcap keeps the wine's zesty character fresher for longer. Ideal on its own as well as with roast chicken, pork or Indonesian cuisine. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz / Cabernet 2001/02 SE Australia, Case of 12 A classic Penfolds multi-regional blend based on select parcels of premium fruit that offer a consistent richness and complexity. A year in French and American oak knits together the berry and plum fruit flavours and adds a tarry spicy overlay. Great with red meats or mature firm cheese. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Lindemans Bin 25 Brut Cuvée 2002 SE Australia, Case of 12 Using a combination of champagne and Loire grapes, the team at Lindemans have come up with an attractive, refreshing fizz. Made mainly from Pinot Noir, Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay, it has crisp fruit and a soft mousse. An ideal party wine at any time of the year. Sparkling wine Waitrose Wine Champagne & Sparkling Champagne and Sparkling

Outback Classic 2000 Barbecue Australian-style flat bed barbecue, on a sturdy hardwood trolley. It has 2 porcelain enamelled cast iron grills, an adjustable charcoal basket, grill lifting handles and a removable ash pan for easy cleaning. Garden accessories Home and Garden Garden Outdoor Eating

Brown Brothers Pinot Noir / Chardonnay, Sparkling Wine, King Valley, Australia, Case of 12 Great Value Wine of the Year in the 2001 International Wine Challenge. A cool-climate Aussie sparkler with finesse, ideal as an apéritif and with oysters, calamari, tempura, sushi or most fish and seafood dishes. Sparkling wine Waitrose Wine Champagne & Sparkling Champagne and Sparkling

Jindalee Chardonnay 2003/04 SE Australia, Case of 12 Offer Price £47.88 Usual Price £59.88 An exuberant partner for the popular Jindalee Shiraz. Smoothly textured with zesty ripe citrus fruit and a hint of smoky oak, it has excellent balance and length. Ideal as an apéritif or with fish, seafood, chicken, salads or creamy cheese. Other wine Waitrose Wine Monthly Special Offers Monthly Special Offers

Tatachilla Growers Grenache / Mouvrèdre / Shiraz 2002/03 S Australia, Case of 12 An Aussie version of a Rhône blend, this has ripe red berry fruit flavours, a good dash of alcohol and lots of peppery spice. An excellent warming glass and great with savoury sausages, gammon, bacon-wrapped chicken as well as pasta, pizza or casseroles. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Hardys Crest Cabernet/Shiraz/Merlot 2002/03 SE Australia, Case of 12 A blend of South Australian fruit from the best regions. Elegant ripe blackcurrant and cherry fruit and a smooth finish enhanced by hints of mint and vanilla from ageing in French and American oak barrels. Ideal with lamb, beef, chicken or turkey. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Cape Mentelle Cabernet / Merlot 2001 Margaret River, W Australia, Case of 12 Cape Mentelle is associated with the Cloudy Bay set-up and stands for quality. This smooth ripe claret-style red with soft tannins is stylish and delicious. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot come mainly from Trinders Vineyard in Margaret River. Aged in French oak, it is fresh yet mellow, and enjoyable simply grilled lamb or steak. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Jacob's Creek Semillon / Chardonnay 2002/03 SE Australia, Case of 12 This outstandingly successful blend has the ripe tropical fruit flavours to be expected, plus balanced freshness. The peachy citrus flavours are overlaid with some creamy nuttiness from some oak contact. Ideal with fish, seafood or chicken. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Peter Lehmann Shiraz 2001/02 Barossa Valley, S Australia, Case of 12 Winemaker Andrew Wigan thought the 2000 wine was the best to date. Then along came the wonderful 2001 vintage and he had to eat his words! Matured in new and old hogshead barrels, it needs no fining and only the lightest of filtrations. Smoky smooth and succulent in youth, it will mature gracefully into a complex classy wine. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Tatachilla Growers Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc / Chenin Blanc 2002/03 McLaren Vale, S Australia, Case A crisp fresh fruity unwooded dry white from a premium wine-producing region and winery. An extended ripening period and cooling sea breezes give the wine depth of fruit and length of flavour. Ideal on its own, or with shellfish, fish, light meat, asparagus or delicate Eastern cuisine. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Katnook Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2002/03 Coonawarra, S Australia, Case of 12 Australia is making brilliant Sauvignon Blanc wines from its cooler premium regions, such as Coonawarra. Tropical gooseberry notes are balanced by a minerally grip reminiscent of a fine Sancerre. Lovely with seafood, fish, chicken and white meats. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

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