Region/Appellation: Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
Varietal/Blend: Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah
Vintage: 2014
Tasting note: This wine has fruity aromas of dark-skinned berry along with a whiff of all spice. The fresh easy going palate shows blackberry, black cherry and a hint of ground pepper accompanied by soft tannins.
Region/Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Varietal/Blend: 100% Sangiovese
Vintage: 2016
Tasting note: Deep, ruby-red in color, this Chianti Classico offers aromas of ripe cherries and red plums, with subtle notes of toasted vanilla beans and purple flowers. On the palate, the wine displays a superbly structured character with bright acidity and a pleasantly savory finish.
Region/Appellation: Portugal
Varietal/Blend: Baga, Shiraz
Vintage: NV
Tasting note: Mateus Sparkling Rosé Brut Baga and Shiraz has a beautiful, pale, rose petal pink colour, with light hues of salmon. The copious bubbles are extremely fine and the resulting mousse is delicate and persistent. Refined and crisp with floral nuances, this wine has pleasing aromas of apples, pears and raspberries and subtle notes of toasted bread which interplay with a fresh and lively acidity, providing an aromatic and a delicate finish.
Region/Appellation: Portugal
Varietal/Blend: Baga, Touriga Franca, Rufele, Tinta Barroca
Vintage: NV
Tasting note: Mateus Rosé Original is a rosé with a very appealing and bright hue. On the whole, it is a fresh and seductive wine with fine and intense bouquet and all the joviality of young wines. In the mouth, it is a well balanced and tempting wine, brilliantly complemented by a soft and slightly fizzy finish.
Region/Appellation: Emilia IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Varietal/Blend: Lambrusco
Vintage: NV
Tasting note: the Riunite Lambrusco produces a strong aroma of berries – strawberries, blackberries and raspberries. Riunite Lambrusco is sweet with low tannins and flavors of cherry, berry, and a little plum.
Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut Cava, Cava DO, Catalunya, Spain
Region/Appellation: Cava DO, Catalunya, Spain
Varietal/Blend: 35% Macabeu, 25% Xarel.Io, 40% Parellada
Vintage: NV
Tasting note: Cordon Negro Brut is a crisp, clean and well-balanced ‘cava’ sparkling wine. The fresh palate of apple, ripe pear and bright citrus flavours combine with a long finish and an exciting touch of ginger.
Region/Appellation: Champagne, France
Varietal/Blend: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2006
Tasting note: This prestige cuvée celebrates a subtle, creamy style backed by wonderfully nuanced aromas, in perfect unison. 2006 Palmes d’Or Brut offers endless notes of fine honey, bee’s wax, dried fruits and tropical fruits, together with a subtle, nuanced touch of toast.
Golden amber colour with hints of ruby. Soft and rounded nose with fruity notes of red apples. A fine sherried character on the palate balanced with rich chocolate, toffee, cinnamon and ginger spiciness. Warm and lingering finish that is sweet and lightly spicy
Rich, golden and mellow. Notes of heather honey poured over fruit, almond and vanilla cream with smooth butterscotch. Soft, flavourful and sweet palate. Full, rich, deep, oaky, plush and lasting finish.
Sweet and crisp floral fragrances with notes of vanilla and oak. The whisky is exceptionally smooth and has hints of honey, warm vanilla and spicy oak with a 100% single malt smooth finish