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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

Cheverny Le Vieux Clos 2003 Delaille, Loire, France, Case of 12 Cheverny is a small appellation in the heart of the Loire Valley. Emmanuel Delaille is one of the best-known figures in the area and the 5th generation running the domaine, which has over 30ha of classic varieties. The wine is predominantly Sauvignon, with a little Chardonnay to flesh out the palate. Cool fermentation and time on the lees enable the true aromatic freshness to come out in this delicious summer-drinking wine. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Curious Grape Aromatic 2000/01 New Wave Wines, England, Case of 12 A crisp and floral white with very, very clean grapefuit flavours and an off-dry, citrus palate. Curious Grape in this instance is a blend of Schönburger, Rivaner and Huxelrebe - so justifying its name! A great wine for accompanying spicy oriental or Indian food, or on its own on a warm summer's day in the garden. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu Sur Lie 2003 Fief Guérin, Loire, France, Case of 12 Luc Choblet is a leading producer of 'boutique' Muscadet. Grapes are grown with minimal pesticide and artificial fetilizers. Fief Guérin is a small vineyard site situated in the up and coming Grandlieu appellation, close to the Loire coastal town of Nantes. This is a superlative quality Muscadet that has more richness and length on the palate than many sur lie (lees-aged) wines. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Terra Viva Merlot del Veneto 2002 Italy, Case of 12 100% organic grapes from the valleys in the foothills of the Alps in the north east of the country. The cool climate and good wine-making gives a purity to the Merlot, which displays a blueberry fruit flavour and a clean crisp palate. A great pasta wine. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Courvoisier VS, France, Case of 12 With aromas from the eau de vie and the wood, with full taste and character that leaves a clean and fresh finish on the palate. Spirits Waitrose Wine Liqueurs & Spirits Liqueurs and Spirits

Pol Roger Brut Reserve Champagne Non Vintage, Champagne, France, Case of 6 Favoured by Sir Winston Churchill, this is a rich Pinot-dominated champagne. The deep cool cellars in Epernay give rise to a fine mousse and it is all hand-riddled. Still family-owned it has been given some extra bottle age to add some roundness which our English palates seem to appreciate. Sparkling wine Waitrose Wine Champagne & Sparkling Champagne and Sparkling

Los Andes Chardonnay 2003 Lontué, Chile, Case of 12 Exclusive to Waitrose, from Viña San Pedro in the Lontué Valley. A rich, ripe Chardonnay showing strong varietal character and abundant tropical fruit flavour on the palate - without a splinter of oak! Drink as an apéritif or with salads, fish, white meats and mild cheeses. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Fetzer Syrah Rosé 2003 California, USA, Case of 12 A lovely rich dark cherry-coloured wine made from 100% Syrah grapes, cold fermented for exuberant red-berry flavours. Refreshing, with a touch of natural sweetness to give a round, soft palate. Try with summer salads or white meats. Versatile enough to drink on its own too. Rose wine Waitrose Wine Rosandeacute; Wine Rosé Wine

Gewurztraminer 2002/03 Cave de Turckheim, France, Case of 24 A classic Gewurztraminer from the top-performing co-operative in the region. This wine has spicy, floral aromas and a generous, soft yet dry palate. It makes a wonderful partner to spicy Chinese or Thai foods. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

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

Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, France (sweet) (15% vol), Rhône, France , Case of 24 A famous sweet wine made entirely from the small-berried Muscat grape in one of the single Rhône villages. Ripe grape and apricot aromas precede musky dried fruit and citrus flavours on the palate. The high alcohol is balanced by the intensely luscious fruitiness and masked by the silky texture. Well chilled, it is versatile enough to make a wonderful apéritif, match foie gras or warm salad of calves' liver. 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

La Colombe 2001/02 Côtes du Rhône, France, Case of 12 Endorsed by Ecocert, this red Rhône is a blend of 70% Grenache, 17% Syrah and 13% other organically grown local varieties. Using only natural products lowers the yields and increases fruit concentration. A smooth satisfying wine tasting of black cherries and ripe plums with a twist of pepper on the back palate, it is a good match for gammon, smoked meats, lamb and beef - even curry. 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

Dow's 20 Year Old Tawny Port, Case of 6 An average twenty years in wood concentrates the fruit and harmoniously integrates this wine. A beautifully textured, light amber coloured port of real distinction, sweet and long on the palate with a definite firm finish. Other wine Waitrose Wine Fortified Wines Fortified Wines

Waitrose Ruby Port, Case of 6 A rich, robust ruby port from a fine House. Fruit selected from a variety of quality vineyards. Wood matured for 3 years. Blended from casks made for a palate that shows ripe crunchy sweet fruit, youthful tannins and harmonious spirit. Other wine Waitrose Wine Fortified Wines Fortified Wines

Waitrose Fino Sherry (15% vol) Light sherry with good bite and lasting palate. Other wine Waitrose Wine Fortified Wines Fortified Wines

La Cuvée Mythique 2001/02 Vin de Pays d'Oc, France, Case of 12 This luxury cuvée contains the best Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah and Grenache grapes and is considered one of the Languedoc's top blends. Its dense, chewy, tarry, roast herb palate is softened by some sweet vanilla oak. Left unfiltered it can flex its muscles! Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Cune Reserva 1999 Rioja, Spain, Case of 12 Offer Price £95.88 Usual Price £119.88 This is a mature Rioja from a fine vintage and a well-respected, traditional Bodega. The wine is predominantly Tempranillo with a little Garnacha and Graciano. Soft and supple on the palate, with good integration of wood and evolving fruit. Serve with lamb or duck. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

January Saver Case of 12 Offer Price £52.65 Usual Price £65.88 Save over 20% on this mixture of familiar and unusual, Old and New world wines that suit all manner of palates (2 of each wine). Other wine Waitrose Wine Mixed Cases Mixed Cases

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

Riverview Gewürztraminer 2003 Hungary, Case of 12 Hungary has been gaining a very good reputation for its aromatic white wines and the most impressive versions have been coming from the Hilltop Winery in the northeast of the country. Here Akos Kamoscay has been able to preserve the best features of the Gewürztraminer grape - pungent rose and lychee aromas and a soft, aromatic palate. These qualities make it a brilliant partner to Asian food. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Flichman Shiraz Reserva 2002 Mendoza, South America, Case of 12 Finca Flichman is the Argentinian arm of Sogrape, a famous Portuguese table wine house. Their state-of-the-art winery is based in Barrancas (Mendoza), a key producing area for Syrah, with terroir similar to that of Châteauneuf du Pape. Grapes are hand harvested from low-yielding vines. The wine has a deep ruby hue with a spicy, forest-fruits nose. Ripe tannins give structure to a generously warm and long palate. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Cono Sur Pinot Noir 2003 Colchagua Valley, Chile, Case of 12 This Chilean Pinot comes from the heart of the Rapel Valley, an area best known for producing full, rich, red-fruited wines. Expert wine-making by the Cono Sur team means that the fresh strawberry fragrance of the fruit is retained without the heavy alcohol and weight of some other Chilean Pinots. There's a smokiness on the palate as well. Excellent value and excellent packaging too. Good with lamb or ratatouille. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

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

Gewurztraminer 2002/03 Cave de Turckheim, France, Case of 12 A classic Gewurztraminer from the top-performing co-operative in the region. This wine has spicy, floral aromas and a generous, soft yet dry palate. It makes a wonderful partner to spicy Chinese and Thai foods. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Mont Gras Carmenère Reserva 2001 Colchagua Valley, Chile, Case of 12 Silver-medal-winning wine made from one of Chile's more unusual grape varieties. An interesting, spice and black pepper nose precedes a deliciously full, soft, fruity palate, benefiting from the added depth and complexity of nine months in French oak barrels. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Finca Las Higueras Pinot Gris 2003 Lurton, Mendoza, Argentina, Case of 12 This wine exhibits all the classic gingery characters of Pinot Gris from Alsace, but with a ripe New World palate. Tropical fruit underpins the softly textured, easy-drinking flavours of this unusual wine. It is superbly versatile with food, lending itself perfectly to Asian dishes. It would be equally at home with a chicken korma or a tiger prawn stir-fry. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Château de Castres 1999 Graves, Bordeaux, France, Case of 12 A new venture from a completely rejuvenated 17th century estate situated on limestone and clay-gravel soils that contribute to the typical Graves character of this medium-bodied red Bordeaux. Lutte raisonnée principles minimise chemical use in the vineyard. Vinified in stainless steel, but matured in French barriques. Fragrant, with a well-intregrated, finely structured palate. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Ravenswood Vintners Blend Zinfandel 2001/02 California, USA, Case of 12 A delicious wine from a company renown for their expertise with the Zinfandel grape. Rich, sweet, ripe fruit dominates the palate which is perfectly matched to the soft oaky flavours imparted by French and American wood. Great with steaks or burgers. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Tokay Pinot Gris d'Alsace 2002/03 Cave de Beblenheim, France, Case of 12 One of the noble grapes in Alsace, where the long, dry growing season ensures ripe, healthy fruit. Wonderfully aromatic and fresh wine with a characteristic mineral edge to the palate. This wine is brilliant with smoked hams or fish, and with most oriental dishes. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2002/03 Moncaro, Italy, Case of 12 The intrinsic almond and citrus flavours of this Verdicchio are highlighted by modern wine-making techniques. The wine is fresh on the palate and has an unusually long finish. It makes a fine apéritif or accompaniment to chicken, salads or pasta dishes. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières 2000/01 Drouhin, France, Case of 6 Top class white burgundy from one of the major players in the area. The hallmark of good Puligny-Montrachet is finesse and elegance combined with a powerful concentrated palate. This should be drunk with lobster, prawns, fish, chicken and turkey. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé, Sparkling Wine, Lugny, Burgundy, France, Case of 12 Attractive and delicious, sparkling rosés are becoming popular again. Cave de Lugny's Crémant Rosé from Burgundy, however, exhibits a delightful clean bouquet and full vibrant berry fruit on the palate. Its creamy texture allows the wine to be drunk as an apéritif or as an accompaniment to starters such as smoked salmon and sushi. Sparkling wine Waitrose Wine Champagne & Sparkling Champagne and Sparkling

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