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Surprisingly good, ripe and zesty.. from Greece!

By on January 22, 2018 in Greek Wine

Tasted again last night – this delicious wine is available in our January bin-end sale. If you like whites in the style of a Macon or a fuller bodied Italian white then this is definitely worth a go. And at just £5.70 a bottle it’s a no-brainer! Check out the red too, and more bargains on our Offers page. ‘A modern take on a Greek classic. This is an intriguing and delicately perfumed blend of the Roditis and Moschofilero grapes from the Peloponnese peninsula. A spicy, textural combination of refreshing acidity and weighty balance; a revelation.’

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Pick of the Press – South Africa & Southern Italy

By on November 10, 2017 in Uncategorized

Two superb wines this week that have been highly praised in the national wine columns. Julia Harding, writing for jancisrobinson.com recently visited the New Wave South Africa Tasting in London and has given fantastic reviews to the Lismore wines on show. The Sauvignon is just one of Lismore’s wines to have received rave reviews from the trade press in recent months.. highly recommended! 17.5/20pts – Lismore, Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc 2015 “Herbal, fumy and enticing. This is gorgeous, has all the complexity of barrel-fermented Sauvignon and the freshness of an unoaked wine. More herbal than citrus, more complex than most Sauvignons, even than most barrel-fermented versions. Wild, herbal and fresh […]

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Another great write-up for Lismore!

By on October 27, 2017 in South African Wine

Joanna Simon, one of the UK’s most widely-read wine critics has posted this recommendation on her website – not for the first time a wine from Lismore Estate has made waves in the wine press.  Samantha O’Keefe really does make superb, complex and lovingly handcrafted wines… “Dazzlingly good Viognier from a winemaking paradise in the foothills of spectacular mountains deep in the south of South Africa. Or, to put it another way, a winemaking paradise in the middle of nowhere, three hours’ drive from Cape Town. The Age of Grace Viognier, from vineyards in the cool, high-altitude Elgin region, has a touchstone floral perfume – a combination of jasmine and […]

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In the Press.. Malbec, but not as we know it!

By on October 4, 2017 in Australian Wine

A firm favourite with several local Fintry clients, this Malbec – from the Victorian vineyards of Australia no less – has caught the eye of the Daily Telegraph’s wine expert Victoria Moore:  “A Malbec that’s from neither Argentina nor France? Yes; this one is smooth and fruity, like brambles with hot chocolate, and a touch of spice from French and American oak.”  rrp £7.75 – £9.50 (!)  Fintry Wines list price – £7.29 The Listening Station Malbec 2016.  Another black, aromatic Malbec under this dark, starry label. Once again inspired by the Australian night, this is darkly appealing, chocolately Malbec with an abundance of crisp, minerally fruit.  See website page here:

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A great recommendation from the Sunday Express, 1st October.

By on October 2, 2017 in Argentinian Wine

Jamie Goode, wine expert for the Express uncovered this gem whilst on his travels.. “I’m just back from exploring Argentina’s thriving wine scene where I made some great new discoveries. While the South American country is justly famous for its excellent reds made from the malbec grape, there’s a lot more going on. Here I’m looking beyond malbec to see what else this intriguing country can produce.” Zorzal Eggo Tinto de Tiza Malbec 2014, Mendoza. 13.5% alcohol ‘Here’s an interesting blend of malbec, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon grape varieties, fermented and aged in concrete eggs. It is juicy and vibrant with spice-laden blackcurrant and black-cherry fruit, and there’s also […]

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MAY DE LENCQUESAING RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

By on September 12, 2017 in Uncategorized

Honouring a career spanning over 40 years, May de Lencquesaing, ‘Grande Dame’ of Glenelly Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s International Wine Challenge (IWC). The ceremony took place on 6th July at the Hilton Park Lane in London in front of a sell-out audience of winemakers, restaurateurs, trade and press from across the globe who gave May de Lencquesaing a standing ovation. The IWC Lifetime Achievement Award honours a person within the trade who has shown dedication and commitment, and has made a significant difference to the global wine industry. Now in its 34th year, the IWC is widely regarded as one […]

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Montresor’s Lugana ‘Campo Valentino’ – at a bargain price!

By on September 7, 2017 in Italian Wine

While stocks last, we have this wonderful dry white from one of Northern Italy’s finest winemakers, Giacomo Montresor. Made from the local Turbiano grape this is a ripe, floral, elegant and deliciously moreish wine that matches almost all fish and seafood dishes perfectly. Also great just sipping on its own now the G&T weather is behind us!  This is a snip at £7.49 (normally £10.95) but we only have a few cases available so don’t delay! Available from the website HERE or call us for more details. 

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One of the world’s great Viogniers!

By on August 29, 2017 in Greek Wine

Fresh from the Decanter World Wine Awards 2017 – a stunning wine from one of Greece’s finest winemakers. Platinum Award – Best Greek White Viognier PGI Epanomi, Ktima Gerovassiliou, 2016 “An outstanding example showing tropical fruits aromatics with supreme balance. A great intensity of fruit with seductive peach and white floral notes. Elegant with a silky texture; one of the finest of its class and style.”  £17.55 per bottle. Available here.

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Something from the Black (wine) Country!

By on May 30, 2013 in Online Wine Merchant

In the heart of the French Dordogne is Cahors, famous for its ‘black wine’. This is malbec country or cot as it’s known locally and although the wine of this region is often sumptuously rich and full bodied it has perhaps become more refined over recent years. Jean-Luc Burc’s estate, located near Puy-l’Eveque in the north west of the region has been an established winemaking area for centuries and has recently been elevated to Chateau status. Chateau Pineraie is 85% malbec (the legal minimum is 70%) which Jean-Luc blends with merlot to add a brambly softness to the wine. Don’t be put off by the strong rural nose of this […]

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