A delightful selection of whites and reds for your festive table:
Welschriesling, Andreas Gsellmann – £22.40
Bergunland, Austria
Marzipan, apple blossom, ripe yellow plums & marmalade. Fresh, gentle and easy to drink. Perfect for a long day of celebrations.
Frey, Pinot Blanc – £27.60
Rheinhessen, Germany
Candied peel, stone fruits and green apple flavours work wonders next to turkey and chestnuts. Silky, full bodied and opulent enough to stand up to a Christmas roast dinner.
Tablas Creek, Patelin Blanc – £31
Paso Robles, California
Honeysuckle, orange zest, sweet peas and rich fruit. An opulent, mouth-filling food wine. A Californian wine made from grape varieties better known in the Rhône – Grenache Blanc and Roussane.
Domaine Anita ‘Reine de Nuit’ Moulin à Vent – £27.75
Beaujolais, France
Cherry fruited with delicate rose petal aromas. Fresh, light bodied and supple. Refreshing with enough character to keep with Christmas.
Matthieu Barret ‘Petit Ours’ – £32.30
Cotes du Rhône, France
Vibrant, crunchy, redcurrant, black cherry and bramble. Bright & savoury spiciness. 100% Syrah (Unusual for Cotes du Rhone but perhaps not a surprise as it is made by a famous producer of Cornas).
Littorai, ‘Les Larmes’ Pinot Noir – £75.25
Anderson Valley, California
Bold and lively with a seductive aroma, packed with red and blackberry fruit with a hint of pine. Classy tannins and ready to drink. Sits comfortably with turkey but grand enough for a special occasion.
Pierre Mignon Brut Premier Cru Champagne – £33.75
Pale gold in colour with a delicate bead of bubbles, this is a stylish Champagne with citrus hints on the nose overlaid with touches of brioche and yeastiness. Wonderful for any special occasion but these bubbles shine with paired with mushroom dishes or sushi.
