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Pouilly-Fumé 2002 Masson Blondelet, Loire, France, Case of 12 Crisp, elegant, versatile and well-structured straight Sauvignon Blanc from this dedicated grower in the heart of the Loire's Central Vineyards. The classic match to white meats and fish dishes. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Waitrose Vin Blanc Demi-Sec, Vin de Table, France, Case of 12 An off dry, yet still fresh and crisp white from Southern France - ideal as a partner to spicy Indian and Chinese cuisine. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

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

Jackson Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2003 Marlborough, New Zealand, Case of 12 The 2001 Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs were high in quality, low in quantity. There is never a huge amount of this Wairau valley estate wine, and it never disappoints. Crunchy gooseberry and kiwi fruit has a cleansing minerally finish. A perfect apéritif and just the thing with asparagus, delicate or meaty fish, chicken or pork dishes. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Wine Tasting Planter A selection of Baron Philippe de Rothschilds varietal wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. They are unusually packaged in an attractive stained pine planter that will continue to be a useful fixture indoors or outdoors long after the wines have been enjoyed. This interesting gift also includes 2 tasting glasses, a Swiss-made corkscrew and introductory tasting notes. Planter H30 x W30 x D30cm.

Planter contents:

Sauvignon Blanc (white) 75cl (Pale gold with fresh bouquet and distinctive citrus fruit flavour)

Viognier (white) 75cl (Deep gold with fruity bouquet and floral notes)

Chardonnay (white) 75cl (Pale gold with tropical fruit bouquet and a powerful finish)

Cabernet Sauvignon (red) 75cl (Deep red with aromatic berry aroma and rounded body can be drunk young)

Merlot (red) 75cl (Red velvet colour with Morello cherry aroma and blackcurrant and liquorice flavours ready to drink now)

Pinot Noir (red) (Cherry red colour and delicate berry fruit aroma with a crisp but rounded finish) Gifts Gifts and Flowers Gift Food Gift Food

Marquis de Beausoleil 2002/03 Bergerac, France, Case of 12 Our Bergerac Blanc is produced by negociants Yvon Mau from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in the vineyards surrounding the lovely area of Bergerac. It has a delicate gooseberry bouquet and provides excellent value for money. Serve chilled as an apéritif on a hot day or as a match to fish or lighter poultry dishes or salads. Screwcap closure. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White 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

Wither Hills Pinot Noir 2002 Marlborough, New Zealand, Case of 12 It remains to be seen whether New Zealand Pinot Noirs will shake up Burgundy - as they did with Sauvignon Blanc and the Loire. Some estates have planted Burgundian vines on hillsides and captured the spirit of this much-loved wine style. Brent Marris produces a very rich red which still has an elegant profile and has won barrow-loads of medals as a result. Delightful with roasts and grills, or with meatier fish. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Santa Helena Discovery Sauvignon Blanc 2004 Casablanca Valley, Chile, Case of 12 Santa Helena are inviting their customers to "discover" Chilean diversity, taking the best grape from each of five regions and presenting wines in an easy-going format. Casablanca is well-known for its Sauvignon so Santa Helena have bottled Sauvignon from this area - simple, crisp, fresh, fruit flavours - and packaged this with a natty "postcard" on the label to invite the "recepient" to enjoy the flavours that will flow upon opening. Suitable with a wide range of light lunch and supper foods. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Cape Grace Sauvignon Blanc / Chenin Blanc 2003 Western Cape, South Africa, Case of 12 A brilliantly refreshing blend which is zesty as well as intense. No oak here, just plenty of flavour from the very ripe Cape grape. Great as a party wine, although it is zippy enough to go with a whole raft of different seafood dishes. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Saint-Pourçain Réserve Spéciale 2003 Cave de St Pourçain, Loire, France, Case of 12 A lovely dry white wine from the co-operative at Saint-Pourçain sur Sioule, a VDQS region in the Loire. The wine is made from 60% Tressallier grapes, a peculiarity of the area, blended with 35% Chardonnay and 5% Sauvignon Blanc. Careful vineyard management and squeaky-clean vinification practices yield a deliciously crisp, fruity easy-drinking wine. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White 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

Oyster Bay Merlot 2002 Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, Case of 12 Waitrose have asked the maker of Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc to come up with a worthy red counterpart, and at last it has arrived. This fresh ripe Merlot from New Zealand's Bordeaux equivalent, Hawkes Bay, has fine juicy fruit with a hint of vanilla oak from barrel-ageing and gentle silky tannic structure. A satisfying apéritif, it would grace a Sunday roast. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Waitrose Vin Blanc Sec, Vin de Table, France, Case of 12 A blend of wine from the Gers and Bordeaux in southwest France. The wine is dry, crisp and slightly aromatic and is suitable for drinking with a variety of foods: white meats, fish and shellfish. It also makes a good party wine and is a great base wine for Kir. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Vouvray 2003 Pierre Brevin, Loire, France, Case of 12 This fresh, ripe Chenin Blanc varietal wine is a typical demi-sec (medium sweet) wine from vineyards around the historic town of Vovray. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Kumala Chenin Blanc / Chardonnay 2003/04 Western Cape, South Africa, Case of 12 Offer Price £45.96 Usual Price £57.48 Kumala is the UK's biggest wine brand from South Africa. Happily, this large-scale operation has led to fantastic consistency and value. This blend is intensely fresh and fruity, with crisp apples and citrus aromas. Its easy-going style makes it ideal with roast chicken, or unadorned white fish such as ling and skate. Other wine Waitrose Wine Monthly Special Offers Monthly Special Offers

Cape Promise Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2003 Western Cape, South Africa, Case of 12 South Africa has long churned out vast quantities of standard Chenin Blancs. This wine, however, is an example of the growing number of really interesting and fantastic value Chenins from the Cape. The barrel fermentation here give a real chewey, smoky texture to the crispness that comes naturally to this grape. Try it with chicken, or garlicky prawns. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Moulin des Cailloux Sauvignon Blanc 2003 Côtes de Duras, Bordeaux, France, Case of 12 Andrew Gordon's property in the Duras, just east of Bordeaux, has made consistently good wine for a number of years. He is a major supplier to Waitrose, so we are very pleased to be able to list his white wine. Made entirely from Sauvignon, picked in the cool of the day and then allowed to macerate on skins for several hours to bring out the intense gooseberry and nettle character so typical of the variety. Screwcap closure. 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

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

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

Waitrose Blanc de Noirs Non Vintage, France, Case of 6 The best Blanc de Noirs is made only from Pinot Noir. The family-owned Champagne House Alexandre Bonnet grows its own near Les Riceys in the Aube, the most southerly part of Champagne. Ripe fruit flavours come from selecting only the first pressings, and long lees ageing lends a biscuity character. Consistently praised by the Press for good value. Sparkling wine Waitrose Wine Champagne & Sparkling Champagne and Sparkling

Duc de Marre Special Cuvée Brut Non Vintage, Champagne, France, Case of 12 This well-priced champagne is sourced from a highly respected Champagne House in the little village of Les Riceys in the Aube region. Famous for Pinot Noir, this supplier normally makes a Blanc de Noirs but has good contacts with the Chardonnay growers in the more northerly Côte des Blancs. For this prestige cuvée, 20% Chardonnay wine is added to the Pinot Noir before the second fermentation takes place in the bottle. This results in a fresh, elegant style with a racy, lingering finish. Sparkling wine Waitrose Wine Champagne & Sparkling Champagne and Sparkling

Family Christmas Hamper Brimming with delicious treats for the whole family to enjoy, from tequila chocolates to shortbread animal shapes. With a selection of wines including the champagne aperitif and the after dinner port, this is presented in a wicker and seagrass basket. Basket: L41 x W61 x D40cm. Hamper contents: Champagne Bredon NV 75cl L'Escloupey Cadillac Blanc Moelleux (dessert wine) 50cl Umani Ronchi Montepulciano D'Abruzzo2002 (red ) 75cl Cardeto Orvieto Classico Secco 2003 (white) 75cl Warre's Warrior Special Reserve Port 37.5cl Elizabeth Shaw Mexican Tequila Shots 195g Duchy Originals Organic Apple Refresher 75cl Cole's Brandy Christmas Pudding 450g Shikar Poppadums with Red Chilli 120g La Ceppaia Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Basil 100ml Hamlet Fudge 200g Hamlet Assorted Chocolates 125g Farmhouse Recipes Tomato & Mushroom Pasta Sauce 350g Tracklements Salsa Relish 300g Edmond Fallot Moutarde au Poivre Vert 105g Boaters Golden Roast Christmas Coffee 113g Robin Reed Christmas Crackers (Novelty Selection in Gold) 6x 25cm. Epifine Pasta di Semola 500g Thursday Cottage Seville Orange Marmalade 454g Thursday Cottage Tayberry Jam 340g Forest Products Mango Ginger Chutney 320g Tracklements Brandy Butter 110g Delicious Food & Gourmet Italian Olive Mix 195g Bendicks Mint Collection 200g Walkers Shortbread Animal Shapes 175g Epicure Cheese Spirals 75g Elsa's Story Chocolate Chip and Nut Cookies 150g Gold Crown Top Iced Cake in Box 907g Amaretti Virginia Soft Amaretti Biscuits 200g Caution: This hamper includes products which contain nuts. Gifts Gifts and Flowers Gift Food Gift Food

Vouvray Château Gaudrelle Réserve Spéciale 2003, Monmousseau, Case of 12 A rich sweet Vouvray from late-harvested Chenin Blanc grown on Alexandre Monmousseau's own estate. Delicious to accompany sweet foods, but also excellent with foie gras or blue cheeses. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Piedra Feliz Pinot Noir 2001 Casablanca, Chile, Case of 12 Two wine 'greats' - Michel Laroche and Jorge Coderch - teamed up to launch this splendidly mellow wine, which has been partly aged in oak barrels. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

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

Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc 2003 Old Renwick vineyard Marlborough, New Zealand, Case of 12 Craggy Range is making quite a reputation for itself. Steve Smith started out as a viticulturalist and manages this low-yielding single vineyard with unique soil structure. This gives an intensity of fruit flavour and a rich minerality to the wine. Changing hats to become winemaker, he coaxes depth and complexity from this aromatic grape variety. Screwcap closure. Exclusive to Waitrose. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Cuvée Mythique Blanc 2002 Vin de Pays d'Oc, France, Case of 12 The first vintage of this long-awaited white partner to Cuvée Mythique rouge is currently exclusive to Waitrose. An intriguing blend of ripe Chardonnay, Viognier, Roussanne and Marsanne fruit which is richly aromatic. Partial barrel ferment has added a creamy texture and hints of vanilla. Great with seafood, fish, chicken or eastern cuisine White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2003 Marlborough, New Zealand, Case of 12 A crisp, aromatic and distinctively Marlborough style with zesty citrus fruit and a flinty finish. The winemaker, Brent Marris, has introduced layers of flavour and added richness with a touch of barrel fermentation. To capture the pure fresh fruit flavours and avoid cork taint he has used a screwcap. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Waitrose Chilean Chardonnay / Sauvignon Blanc 2003 Central Valley, Chile, Case of 12 Offer Price £39.96 Usual Price £53.88 This year we have decided to freshen up our Chilean white with 25% Sauvignon, adding a new dimension to the soft, tropical Chardonnay character. Retaining a touch of oakiness in the Chardonnay, and with a little bottle age to meld the flavours, this wine is great as an easy-drinking apéritif but has the persistence and concentration to suit any number of dishes. Excellent for mid-week entertaining. Other wine Waitrose Wine Monthly Special Offers Monthly Special Offers

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

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

VH Wine Duo Légendes dOc Blanc 2001 Vin de Pay dOc Cave due Sieur Argues 75cl Légendes dOc Rouge 2001 Vin de Pay dOc Cave du Sieur dArgues 75cl Gifts Corporate Gifts Corporate Gifts Corporate Gifts

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

Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Non Vintage, Champagne, France, Case of 6 Pure Chardonnay from the top 100% Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil, made at the quality growers' co-operative. Crisp, elegant and racy, it offers excellent value and is a delightful apéritif suiting canapés as well as a match for light dishes. Served as the house wine at Le Gavroche. Sparkling wine Waitrose Wine Champagne & Sparkling Champagne and Sparkling

Labouré-Roi French Wine Duo 2x 75cl From the House of Labouré-Roi, which originated in 1832 in the Burgundy village of Nuits Saint Georges, this is a classic pairing of white and red burgundy. Ready to drink now but will keep for 3 years if carefully stored. Bourgogne Rouge: Made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes, and has a delicate cherry and raspberry aroma. Its well-integrated tannins give an elegant silky finish. Bourgogne Blanc: Made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, with white blossom aroma and honey fruit taste. Gifts Gifts and Flowers Gift Food Gift Food

Arniston Bay Chenin Blanc / Chardonnay 2003 Western Cape, South Africa, Case of 12 South Africa's second-biggest seller in the UK, Arniston Bay is a range of wines which reflects the sunshine and outdoor life of the Cape. This blend is refreshing and zesty, and suitable for a wide range of occasions, from everyday drinking, through picnics, to party time. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White 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

Santa Julia FuZion Chenin Blanc/Chardonnay 2004 Mendoza, Argentina, Case of 12 This is one of Jose Zuccardi's entry point wines but don't be put off by the price! Lovely, fresh, floral citrus and grassy-green fruit that offers extremely good value for versatile drinking. What's more, the label looks really good too. Will accompany Thai foods and mild oriental cuisine to perfection. 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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