| Rankine Fine Wines - October 2010 | | | | | | | |
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| Name/Description | Region | Vintage | | Price | |
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| Topaz Syrah | Somerset West | 2005 | 75cl | £ 144.00 | |
| Classically built Rhone-style. Herbaceous, peppery and firm structure. | |
| Scali Syrah | Voor Paardeberg | 2004 | 75cl | £ 180.00 | |
| Just beginning to get into it's stride. Black pepper and black fruits with meaty complexity from bottle age. Great wine. | |
| Scali Syrah | Voor Paardeberg | 2006 | 75cl | £ 198.00 | |
| Fresh, sweet herby nose with a hint of mint and distinctive spiciness. The palate is savoury and pure with robust, spicy, slightly earthy structure. Ripe, full and quite robust. | |
| Scali Pinotage | Voor Paardeberg | 2005 | 75cl | £ 180.00 | |
| This wine shows what Pinotage (a Pinot Noir and Cinsault cross) can do if made well. Full of vibrant, bramble fruit with balanced acid and tannin. | |
| Scali Pinotage | Voor Paardeberg | 2006 | 75cl | £ 198.00 | |
| The palate is fresh and savoury with warm, sweet herbal notes under the spicy fruit. Quite elegant and bright with some smooth, warm, subtly earthy notes. A lovely wine. | |
| Meerlust Red | Stellenbosch | 2008 | 75cl | £ 132.00 | | |
| Meerlust Red is the baby brother to the more expensive and world-renowned Rubicon. Produced largely from younger vines in the same vineyard, it is excellent value, having a lot of the class of the Rubicon at a far more attractive price. A bargain. | | |
| Meerlust Pinot Noir | Stellenbosch | 2006 | 75cl | £ 228.00 | | |
| Exhuberent floral and gamey nose with hints of violets, cherries and baking spice. The palate is youthfull with bright acidity, juicy red fruit flavours and silky, supple tannins giving the wine a good length. | | |
| Meerlust Merlot | Stellenbosch | 2005 | 75cl | £ 216.00 | | |
| Made in the 'right-bank' tradition, this is a blend of 89% Merlot with 11% Cabernet Franc added for structure and aromatic complexity. | | |
| Meerlust Rubicon | Stellenbosch | 2004 | 75cl | £ 240.00 | | |
| Meerlust, one of South Africa's leading lights, make one of the country's top Bordeaux blends in the form of Rubicon. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc are expertly blended to produce a wine every bit the equal of top Bordeaux. As one might expect, this is delicious now but ages extremely well. | |
| Meerlust Rubicon Magnums | Stellenbosch | 2004 | 150cl | £ 250.00 | per 6 | |
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| Fryers Cove Pinot Noir | Bamboes Bay | 2007 | 75cl | £ 120.00 | | |
| Delicious soft, strawberry fruit, soft tannins and medium weight. A good quaffer and delicious from the fridge. | | |
| Muratie Shiraz | Stellenbosch | 2006 | 75cl | £ 132.00 | |
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| Muratie Shiraz | Stellenbosch | 2007 | 75cl | £ 156.00 | |
| Lovely violet Syrah colour. Ripe, powdery red and black berry fruit. Pepper spice complexity and sweet tannins. Great oak integration and balance. A long, lingering finish. Drink or keep for 8+ years. | |
| Muratie Melck's Red | Stellenbosch | 2009 | 75cl | £ 108.00 | |
| Lovely, soft, red fruits and perfect for everyday quaffing. | |
| Muratie Ansela Van de Caab | Stellenbosch | 2007 | 75cl | £ 168.00 | | |
| A Cabernet dominated nose, Bordeaux-esque with minty complexity. Velvety tannins balance the fruit and fresh acidity follows in the finish. Cedar, chocolate complexity already as well as pure black fruit . Alcohol in check. Drink or keep for 10+ years. | |
| Muratie Merlot | Stellenbosch | 2005 | 75cl | £ 132.00 | | |
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| Muratie Pinot Noir | Stellenbosch | 2008 | 75cl | £ 156.00 | | |
| A Pinot worthy of this great estate. Fresh strawberry and cherries on the nose. Some Pinot earthiness. Gentle oaking. Harmonious and elegant finish. Drink now and over the next 2-3 years. | | |
| Muratie Cabernet Sauvignon | Stellenbosch | 2007 | 75cl | £ 156.00 | | |
| Old World restrain on the nose. Good concentration of cassis fruit with pencil lead complexity. Firm tannins give structure. Fresh acidity on the finish. Great overall balance and only 13% alcohol. Drink or keep for 8+ years. | | |
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| Muratie 'Cape Vintage' Port | Stellenbosch | 2006 | 75cl | £ 144.00 | | |
| SA's version of an LBV port style - with great results. | | |
| Boschkloof Cabernet | Stellenbosch | 2006 | 75cl | £ 138.00 | | |
| Classic New World Cabernet with cassis and chocolate / minty complexity. Rich but balanced. Very good. | | |
| Boschkloof Conclusion | Stellenbosch | 2004 | 75cl | £ 192.00 | |
Cabernet Sauvignon 59%, Merlot 18%, Cabernet Franc 14%, Petit Verdot 5%, Shiraz 4%. Cassis fruit with cedar, chocolate complexity and a long finish.
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| Rudi Schultz Syrah Reserve | Stellenbosch | 2005 | 75cl | £ 180.00 | |
| A limited, reserve wine with great depth and structure. Will age well. | |
| Rudi Schultz Syrah | Stellenbosch | 2006 | 75cl | £ 144.00 | | |
| Almost exotic, with nearly flashy raspberry ganache, braised fig and bittersweet cocoa notes. But the buried acidity is superfresh, and the long, graphite-filled finish lets the fruit, black tea and spice notes hang on nicely, while leaving a mouthwatering feel. Impressive. Drink now through 2012. 93 Points, Wine Spectator | | |
| Rudi Schultz Syrah | Stellenbosch | 2007 | 75cl | £ 156.00 | | |
| Gorgeous and pure, displaying blueberry, raspberry and boysenberry fruit that is well-harnessed by cocoa powder, red licorice and mineral notes. Nice fresh acidity carries the racy finish. - J.M. Wine Spectator, July 2010 | | |
| Keermont Estate | Stellenbosch | 2007 | 75cl | £ 258.00 | | |
| 40% Cabernet, 40% Merlot and the rest Syrah. Very pure cassis fruit. Classic structure, fine-grained tannins, concentrated and a very long finish. Keep 5-10 years | | |
| Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir | Walker Bay | 2007 | 75cl | £ 294.00 | | |
| Rich, Cotes de Nuits style Pinot. Silky texture with savoury French oak. SA's best Pinot? | | |
| Boekenhoutskloof Chocolate Block | Franschhoek | 2009 | 75cl | £ 228.00 | | |
| A big, bold, new world red made in the style of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, but showing its own distinctive character, that has seen this become one of South Africa's most sought-after 'cult' wines. | | |
| Sadie Family Vineyards Sequillo | Swartland | 2005 | 75cl | £ 174.00 | | |
| Only the third release of this rich Swartland red, where old vines and naturally low yields are an essential part of the character and complexity of the wines. Organically produced, this syrah-dominant blend, with 30% mourvèdre and 10% grenache to add freshness is more reminiscent of Languedoc than Southern Rhône. | | |
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| Cotes-du-Rhone, St Cosme | France | 2008 | 75cl | £ 129.00 | | |
| With respect to Barruol's negociant line of wines, called Saint-Cosme, the very good 2008 Cotes du Rhone is primarily Syrah, much of it coming from such cool areas as Vinsobres. Attractive notes of creosote, blackberries, black currants, licorice, and truffles are followed by a medium-bodied, admirably textured wine with excellent fruit and definition. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate | | |
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| Whites: | | | | |
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| Constantia Unwooded Chardonnay | Constantia | 2009 | 75cl | £ 150.00 | |
| Fresh citrus fruit and crisp acidity in this youthful white. Lovely balance of fruit and minerality. | |
| Hamilton Russell Chardonnay | Walker Bay | 2009 | 75cl | £ 225.00 | |
| The competition to make the Cape's best Chardonnay gets more ferocious by the vintage, but Hamilton Russell is still (just) out in front. This is a deliciously Burgundian style white, with oak, minerality and citrus fruit in near perfect harmony.Tim Atkin MW, The Times | |
| Meerlust Chardonnay | Stellenbosch | 2008 | 75cl | £ 204.00 | |
| "Complex, appealing nose with quince, citrus and floral notes developing into lemon cream, oatmeal and marzipan richness. On the palate the wine is full bodied & generous, but still balanced by crisp acidity. There is ripe tropical fruit & creaminess balanced by a pure minerality typical of the variety. The wine has a long , very pleasant lingering finish indicating the richness and persistence of the vintage." Chris Williams, winemaker. | |
| Racetrack Chenin Blanc | Stellenbosch | 2006 | 75cl | £ 114.00 | |
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| Boschkloof Chardonnay | Stellenbosch | 2009 | 75cl | £ 120.00 | |
| Delicious and elegant Chardonnay made in a fresh style with gentle oak. Combination of tropical and citrus flavours with a lingering finish. Good balance. | |
| Noble Hill Viognier | Paarl | 2009 | 75cl | £ 156.00 | |
| Full-bodied with peachy, nutty varietal aromatics and flavours. Good balance, freshness and a long finish. | |
| Noble Hill Sauvignon Blanc | Paarl | 2010 | 75cl | £ 108.00 | |
| Fresh asparagus and nettles. Green, crisp style. Good quaffer. | |
| Fryers Cove Sauvignon Blanc | Bamboes Bay | 2008 | 75cl | £ 132.00 | |
| Grassy, green pepper and mineral. Breadth and generosity avoiding the 'green' style of many Sauvignons. Long, intense finish. | |
| Fryers Cove Sauvignon Blanc | Bamboes Bay | 2010 | 75cl | £ 138.00 | |
| One of the Cape's best kept secrets. Made on the Atlantic coast. A cool climate, steely style with white asparagus and grassiness. Persistant length. Stunning Sauvignon. | |
| Steenberg Rose | Stellenbosch | 2008 | 75cl | £ 90.00 | |
| Syrah based, everyday rose. Lovery berry fruit and crisp, dry finish. | |
| Muratie Melck's White | Stellenbosch | 2009 | 75cl | £ 96.00 | |
| Crisp, everyday Sauvignon. | | | |
| Muratie Isabella Chardonnay | Stellenbosch | 2009 | 75cl | £ 132.00 | |
| In many ways this is the estate's piece de resistance. An elegant, Burgundy style with good integration of creamy French oak. (7 months in 30% new barrels.) A combination of tropical and citrus fruit with balancing acidity. 13% Drink now and over the next 2-3 years. | |
| Scali Blanc | Voor Paardeberg | 2007 | 75cl | £ 168.00 | |
| 70% Chenin, 20% Chardonnay, 10% Viognier, with three days on the skins, and some foot treading. Deep gold colour. Very rich apricot, herb, spice and marmalade nose. The palate is lively with intense tangerine fruit and notes of herbs and nuts. Amazingly alive with real freshness and some structure. A brilliant wine. 94/100 | |
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| Champagne: | | | |
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| Beaumont des Crayeres NV | | NV | 75cl | £ 264.00 | |
| Lovely, golden color and an attractive, rich and biscuity nose. An award-winning Champagne with fine bubbles and an excellent concentrated flavor on the palate.91 points. The Wine Spectator | |
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| Beaumont des Crayeres NV | | NV | 150cl | £ 270.00 | |
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| Pol Roger | | NV | 75cl | £ 354.00 | |
| The blend the usual one-third each of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier, and the dosage 10 g/l. A very pale hue in the glass, fresh and crisp and feminine in style, followed by a rather rich and fleshy style on the palate. Quite accessible at present, more so than expected from that crispy-fruit nose, with a broad and fresh presence of fruit here, highlighted by a beautiful floral character. Very fine. | |
| Pol Roger Vintage | | 2000 | 75cl | £ 471.00 | |
| And so to the wine, the Pol Roger Brut 2000, which has a rich, soft golden glow in the glass, with a good central bead surrounded by plenty of small-to-moderate sized bubbles. The nose is just gorgeous, broad and seductive, with elements of brioche, toasted almonds over notes of sweet stone fruit, white peach and more. The palate is just as the nose suggests it will be, generous but not flabby, soft and welcoming like a plumped-up down-filled pillow, enveloping the tastebuds and gently caressing them one by one. And yet it remains bright and lively, with a very linear core of acidity flanked by a finely poised mousse. This is absolutely delicious stuff, so approachable and easy-going and yet clearly of very fine, well-defined quality too. This, to my palate, is ready now - so I suggest you drink on. I've certainly been doing so! 18+/20 (28/6/10) The Wine Doctor | |
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| Petworth Road | |
| Chiddingfold | |
| Surrey | |
| GU8 4UA | |
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| Terms - please note our new delivery charges: | |
| * All cases are 12 x 75cl unless otherwise stated. | |
| * Minimum delivery is one case of 12 bottles or two cases of 6 bottles. | |
| * Payment on receipt of invoice – cheques or bank transfers only. | |
| * All wines are offered subject to final confirmation E&OE. | |
| * If you are not satisfied with any wine on delivery simply return any unopened bottles to me for a full refund. |
| * Any breakage must be reported to me within three days of receipt. | |
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| Address | | | Quantity | Charge | |
| Inside M25 | | 1-8 cases | £15.00 | |
| | | | 9+ cases | £2.00 per case | |
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| Other UK Mainland Addresses | 2-7 cases | £19.00 | |
| | | | 8+ cases | £2.50 per case | |
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