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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

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

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

Tsantali Cabernet Sauvignon 2000/01 Halkidiki, Greece, Case of 12 A juicy and very typical Cabernet Sauvignon made from organic grapes in Greece. The firm structure and cassis flavours make this a cracking partner to lamb as well as for mature cheeses. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red 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

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

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

Château Les Sablines 2000 Monbazillac, Bordeaux, France, Case of 12 This wine comes from an area of France near to Bordeaux where sweet wines have a splendid reputation. Ripe Sauvignon is blended with late-harvest Sémillon and a little Muscadelle in a classic mix to produce this lovely honeyed golden white wine. White wine Waitrose Wine White Wine White Wine

Fetzer Valley Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 California, USA, Case of 12 Comprises 93% Cabernet Sauvignon with 7% Carignan grapes grown in California's coastal region. Virtually organic, the grapes are fermented in stainless steel and aged in American oak. A smooth, velvety wine with the capsicum character of Californian Cabernet. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red 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

Waitrose Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2002 Central Valley, Chile, Case of 12 Rich cassis Cabernet fruit and lovely plummy soft Merlot enhanced with fine oak tannins. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

Railroad Red 2003 Western Cape, South Africa, Case of 12 A cracking blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon from the high-flying Graham Beck team. This has plenty of rich flavour but also has a firm structure which means it is both a great party wine, and one that goes well with beef orlamb, as well as mature hard cheeses. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red 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

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

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

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

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

Douglas Green Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Western Cape, South Africa, Case of 12 The range of Douglas Green wines is very stylish, both in terms of the wine in the bottle and the label on the outside. Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa can sometimes be a little austere, but the soft, rich, blackcurrant flavours are so supple that this is not a fear on this wine. Try it with barbecues, red meat dishes or tomato-based pizzas. 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

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

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

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

Vega de Castilla 2002 Ribera del Duero, Spain, Case of 12 Ribera del Duero is one of the most famous Spanish red-wine regions and has a long heritage for sturdy red wines made from low-yielding Tempranillo with Cabernet Sauvignon giving structure and longevity. Try this example with beef strogonoff or rack of lamb. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red 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

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

Réserve de la Comtesse 1999 Pauillac, Bordeaux, France, Case of 6 The second wine of second growth Château Pichon Lalande made from a classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc matured for 18 months in new oak barrels. Ready now, but will keep ten years. Excellent to partner game and roast beef. Red wine Waitrose Wine Red Wine Red Wine

VH Wingreen Hamper 18 wicker hamper containing: Fosters Strawberry Preserve 227gm Ahmad English Breakfast Tea 50gm (25 Tea Bags) Taylors Rich Italian Blend Coffee 227gm Fudges Cheddar Wafers with Sundried Tomato 100gm Roger Vidal Pate with Mushrooms 125gm Farmhouse Traditional Onion Relish 300gm Walkers Royal Chocolate Shortbread 200gm Fosters Mixed Nut Topped Luxury Fruit Cake 400gm Walkers Mini Oatcakes 250gm OEA Sunshine Olives with Rosemary,Garlic & Tomato 260gm Bendicks Mint Collection 200gm Fosters Three Fruit Marmalade Medium Cut 227gm Walkers Duchy Organic Lemon Biscuits 250gm Gudrun Finest Belgian Chocolate Seashells 200gm Rivesaltais Sauvignon Grenache 75cl Rivesaltais Merlot Grenache 75cl Gifts Corporate Gifts Corporate Gifts Corporate Gifts

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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