VINTAGE SPIRITS
This wonderful armagnac makes an ideal gift for someone born in 2000. This vintage Armagnac is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the good 2001 vintage and scoring 88-90/100 Parker points, this lovely red wine is "Dark ruby/purple, with notes of black raspberries, damp earth, minerals, plums, and a hint of mushrooms, this is a strong effort from Le Gay. It displays medium body, moderate tannin, and none of the rusticity that recent vintages have often possessed." Drink now - 2024. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2001 vintage and scoring 93/100 Parker points, "The 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau is gorgeous, structured, impressive. Full-bodied and backward, with great depth, purity, and heady aromatics, this 20,000-case blend of 60% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, and 15% miscellaneous amounts of the other permitted varietals will easily rival the 1998. A deep ruby/purple-tinged color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of salty sea breezes, seaweed, melted licorice, kirsch liqueur, creme de cassis, and iodine ... a classic Vieux-Telegraphe aromatic display. Powerful as well as firmly structured, this is a wine to lay away for 4-5 years. It should prove to be uncommonly long-lived, lasting a minimum of two decades. It gets my nod as the greatest Vieux-Telegraphe since the '98." Drink now - 2024. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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This wonderful armagnac makes an ideal gift for someone born in 2001. This vintage Armagnac is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99]
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This wonderful armagnac makes an ideal gift for someone born in 2002. This vintage Armagnac is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the very good 2002 vintage and scoring 93/100 Parker points, "David Powell consistently excels with The Steading, an 8,000 case blend of Grenache, Mourvedre, and Shiraz. Aged 22 months in 300 liter hogsheads (foudres), it represents Australia’s version of Chateauneuf du Pape. The 2002 The Steading’s big, spicy, earthy nose reveals notions of cherry liqueur, licorice, pepper, dried Provencal herbs, raspberries, and leather. Ripe, medium to full-bodied, chewy, and heady, it is best drunk during its first 7-8 years of life, although it will last a lot longer." Drink now - 2026. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2003 vintage and scoring 89/100 Parker points, "A sleeper of the vintage, the deep plum/ruby-colored 2003 exhibits a sexy, fragrant perfume of flowers, black cherry jam, licorice, and barbecue spice. Rich, velvety-textured, medium-bodied, charming, and expansive, it should drink well for 10-12 years." Drink now - 2024. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2003 vintage and scoring 92+/100 Parker points, "The 2003 Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape has turned out well. Deep ruby with some purple nuances, this wine is medium to full-bodied and reveals notes of licorice, pepper, Asian spices, black cherry, raspberry, and currant, as well as a relatively big, sweet palate impression with moderate tannin in the finish." Drink now - 2024. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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This wonderful armagnac makes an ideal gift for someone born in 2003. This vintage Armagnac is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the very good 2003 vintage and scoring 93/100 Parker points, "Delas Freres’ white wine cuvees have improved immensely under the administration of Jacques Granges. The 2003 Hermitage Marquise de la Tourette blanc (100% Marsanne) displays a slight greenish hue to its oily, light gold color. With surprisingly good acidity as well as fabulous fruit (reminiscent of almond paste), buttered popcorn, honeysuckle, and citrus oil, this deep, full-bodied, fleshy Hermitage provides a tasty mouthful of dry white wine." Drink now - 2025. A delicious gift. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the very good 2004 vintage and scoring 91/100 Parker points,"The old-vine cuvee dominated by Grenache is the 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes. This has the deepest color of the three 2004s, a dark crimson, and offers up sweet garrigue notes intermixed with ground pepper, black cherry liqueur, and some raspberry and earth. It is rich, full-bodied, but again supple and silky, so drinking it during its first 8-10 years of life is recommended." Drink now - 2025. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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This wonderful armagnac makes an ideal gift for someone born in 2004. This vintage Armagnac is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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This wonderful armagnac makes an ideal gift for someone born in 2005. This vintage Armagnac is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2005 vintage and scoring 92-4/100 Parker points "The 2005 Shiraz 1914 is similarly styled to the 1928, but with slightly greater depth and concentration. It can be enjoyed over the next 10-15 years." Drink now - 2025. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2006 vintage and scoring 89/100 Parker points, "The 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape has roasted herb and sweet cherries notes, again reflective of old-vine Grenache, medium to full body, a lot more spice and earth in evidence compared to the 2007. It is a medium to full-bodied, personality-filled wine to drink in its first 7-8 years of life." Drink now - 2025. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2006 vintage and scoring 90/100 Parker Points, "Mont Olivet’s 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape is a classic, with tons of garrigue, dried cherries, spice-box and street market like characteristics in a medium-bodied, focused, classy package. It’s still not yet fully mature and will drink nicely for another decade, easily. The blend is 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 6% Mourvèdre and the rest an assortment of permitted varieties, all aged in concrete tanks and old foudre." Drink now - 2026. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the very good 2006 vintage and scoring 91/100 Parker points "The 2006 Dust Kicker is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Grenache, and Mourvedre that spent 18 months in seasoned French oak before bottling without filtration (as are all the Schwarz wines). Purple-colored, it offers up a complex nose of cedar, spice box, tobacco, earth notes, black cherry, and blueberry. Layered on the palate, this easy-drinking, pleasure-bent wine has gobs of flavor, a plush palate feel, and a fruit-filled finish." Drink now - 2025. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the very good 2006 vintage and scoring 95/100 Parker points "The 2006 Springflat Shiraz is 100% varietal aged in 100% new French and American oak. The nose offers up an array of cedar, saddle leather, boysenberry, blackberry, and blueberry compote. This is followed by a sweetly fruited, opulent wine with layers of spicy flavors, earth notes, and spice box. Balanced and exceptionally long, this large-scaled effort will evolve for another 5-7 years and be at its best through 2031." Drink now - 2031. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2007 vintage and scoring 93/100 Parker Points, "The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape unquestionably benefitted from the declassified Cuvee des Cadettes being included in the blend. Composed of 48% Grenache, 28% Syrah, and 14% Mourvedre, 62% was barrel-aged and the rest spent time in large wood foudres before blending. Excellent aromatics of lavender, licorice, blueberry, black raspberry, and new saddle leather are followed by a ripe, full-bodied, elegant, accessible wine offering an admirable concoction of rich fruit, a substantial, full-bodied mouthfeel, and silky tannins. It should drink nicely for 12-15 years. " Drink now - 2024. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost.
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From the outstanding 2007 vintage and scoring 92/100 Parker Points, "The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape (80% Grenache and the balance Syrah and Mourvèdre) sports a killer bouquet of garrigue, kirsch, black currants and leather to go with a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, elegant and structured vibe on the palate. One of those wines that just screams “Southern Rhone!” it’s still relatively youthful (I’d happily drink bottles today) and will hold nicely for another decade and then have a gradual decline after that." Drink now - 2032. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2008 vintage and scoring 90/100 Parker points, "The 2008 Ermitage Chante Alouette, which is now aged in equal parts tank and neutral wood, reveals a light gold color in addition to notions of pears, quince and white currants in its medium to full-bodied, surprisingly rich, concentrated personality." Drink now - 2024. A delicious gift. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2009 vintage, this delicious red wine has infused blackberry and iodine scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, supple tannins and has a delightful long finish. Drink now - 2024 This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the very good 2011 vintage and scoring 90/100 Parker Points, "Le Moulin tends to produce satisfying, exotic and flavorful Pomerols. The dark ruby/plum-colored 2011 possesses attractive plum, black cherry, licorice, incense and spice notes with the wood pushed to the background. The wine is broad, expansive and medium-bodied with outstanding purity and a sexy, seductive personality that offers considerable hedonism and appeal. Enjoy it over the next decade." Drink now - 2024. A delicious anniversary gift. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the good 2012 vintage and scoring 90/100 Parker Points, "Better integration of new oak has worked well for this wine from proprietor Christian Dauriac. Dense plum/purple in color, with sweet fig, blackberry and cassis, this is a chunky, fleshy, concentrated Pomerol with the oak, acidity, tannin and alcohol nicely integrated. Anticipated maturity: now-2028. The blend from the estate’s 7.5 acres is 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc." Drink now - 2028. A delicious anniversary gift. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the very good 2012 vintage and scoring 94/100 Parker points,"Bottled in March, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape is ripe, textured and downright sexy wine that has overflowing notes of sweet cherries, raspberry, chocolate and spice all emerging from the glass. This full-bodied, dense, concentrated and layered effort is one of the top efforts in the vintage, and will have upward of two decade of longevity." Drink now - 2032. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the very good 2012 vintage and scoring 91/100 Parker points "Even better, and an incredible value, the 2012 St.-Joseph Deschants Blanc exhibits classic buttered citrus, white currants and stony minerality to go with a medium-bodied, rich and beautifully textured feel on the palate. Gaining richness in the glass, it’s more than a little impressive and should drink nicely for 5-7 years or so. " Drink now - 2026. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the very good 2012 vintage and scoring 92/100 by Gilbert & Gaillard "Light gold. Fine yet profound nose delivering lovely citrus, candied fruit and biscuit notes. Very mouth-filling, soft palate that is full yet ethereal and punctuated by savoury freshness. Elegant and instantly accessible." Drink now - 2030. This vintage Champagne is shipped in its deluxe presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the very good 2013 vintage and scoring 92/100 Parker points, "This classical blend of Tempranillo with 10% Mazuelo and 5% Graciano matured in barrel for 24 months. This is a redder style of Viña Real, a little lighter, less concentrated and more aerial, with a cereal-like twist and a medium-bodied palate with very fine tannins. " Drink now - 2025. This vintage Spanish red wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2014 vintage and scoring 90/100 Parker points "Tasted blind at the Burgfest annual tasting, the 2014 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains from Pinson has a fresh, stony and aniseed-tinged bouquet that displays good intensity. The palate is fresh and tensile on the entry with sour lemon and steely notes, good depth in the mouth with a flattering, quite animated finish that lingers in the mouth. Very fine and moreover it improves in the glass and finally settles at a quality level higher than I discerned at last year's tasting." Drink now - 2030. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2007 vintage and scoring 93/100 Parker points, "A stunning entry-level effort, the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape from Mas de Boislauzon is full-bodied, richly textured and plush. This 70-30 blend of Grenache and Mourvèdre was raised exclusively in concrete, allowing the black cherry and plum fruit to shine, accented by allspice and clove notes on the long finish." Drink now - 2030. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the very good 2015 vintage and scoring 90/100 Parker points, "The 2015 Cune Reserva is the classical blend of Tempranillo with 15% Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo. It's approachable and easy to drink without being banal, the entry-level wine of the Reserva range if you like. It has a mixture of red and black fruit and good ripeness without excess." Drink now - 2025. This vintage Spanish red wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2016 vintage and scoring 91-93/100 Parker points, "the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape la Bernardine is the most flattering young version of this cuvée I can recall tasting. Loaded with black cherry fruit, it's full-bodied, rich and velvety yet not overdone, showing subtle dried spice notes and a long, fresh finish. It should drink well for a decade." Drink now - 2028. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2018 vintage and from the stunning maker Angelo Gaja, this wine opens with intense floral notes of acacia and linden flowers. On the palate, it is fresh and compact with notes of bergamot, pear, nectarine and white currant before moving towards a more mineral and spicy character, with notes of flint, rosemary and saffron. The wine gets riper in the finish with hints of mango, along with a slight hint of olives. Drink now - 2028. This vintage white wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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This Auchentoshan Springwood is shipped in a wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes. Please note no year is printed on the label.
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The flavouring of Bombay Sapphire Distilled London Dry Gin comes from a recipe of ten ingredients: almond, lemon peel, liquorice, juniper berries, orris root, angelica, coriander, cassia, cubeb, and grains of paradise. This Bombay Sapphire Distilled London Dry Gin is shipped in a wooden presentation box with two bottles of London Essence Indian Tonic Water (200ml) and two 72cl Gin Glasses and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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