DOMAINE DE LA MORDOREE Cuvee de la Reine des Bois, Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Hand picked from bush vines planted in 1916, this is the quintessential expression of super-premium Barossa Valley Grenache. Rich and concentrated but as smooth as silk! Light to medium red garnet. Raspberry, dark cherry and cedar spice. An earthy, savoury wine with fine yet robust tannins driving the fresh mix of black tea, white pepper, baked earth and dark cherry fruit through to the long, elegant finish.

Château Bellini Côteaux Varois en Provence Rosé Formerly known as Château Mira Luna, The 100ha property (including its 7ha vineyard) was part of the much larger Miraval estate and was retained by its American owner, Tom Bove when he sold to Brad Pitt in 2008. The sites elevation, limestone soils and undulating landscape make its vineyard one of the best in the superior Coteaux Varois en Provence appellation. Since 1993 Bove has renovated and replanted, adopted organic practices and kept yields low all in the name of improving quality. A blend of Syrah and Cinsault, Château Bellini is a dry rosé wine of substance, with more texture and richness than the norm with plenty og purity and freshness.

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