SPRING MIXED CASES OFFER

With bank holiday season just around the corner, it is with great pleasure to offer for a limited period only, two fantastic mixed cases with Summer firmly in mind.

Both cases incorporate a range of styles to cater for all palates including a Grand Marque Champagne, crisp Sauvignons, textured Chardonnays as well as the quintessential summer grape – Pinot Noir.

The cases are available for immediate delivery, so please do not hesitate in placing your orders.

NO SPRING CHICKEN CASE // £163.00 per case inc VAT:

Champagne Pol Roger NV – 1 bottle

Noble Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2008 – 3 bottles

Constantia Uitsig Unwooded Chardonnay 2009 – 3 bottles

Muratie Pinot Noir 2008 – 3 bottles

Scali Pinotage 2005 – 2 bottles

SUPER SPRINGTIME CASE // £204.00 per case inc VAT:

Champagne Pol Roger NV – 2 bottles

Bamboes Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2010 – 3 bottles

Meerlust Chardonnay 2008 – 3 bottles

Meerlust Pinot Noir 2008 – 2 bottles

Cotes du Rhone St Cosme 2008 – 2 bottles

*IF YOU WOULD LIKE A FULL LIST EMAILED TO YOU PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK*

Stuart Rankine

Rankine Fine Wines

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7193 2907

Mobile: +44 (0) 7968 79 79 39

Email: info@rankinefinewines.co.uk

http://rankinefinewines.blogspot.com

http://twitter.com//RankineFineWine

Brook Cottage

Petworth Road

Chiddingfold

Surrey

GU8 4UA

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.

Delivery Charges:

Address			Quantity	Charge
Inside M25			1-8 cases	£15.00
			9+ cases	£2.00 per case
			1 case	£15.00
Other UK Mainland Addresses			2-7 cases	£19.00
			8+ cases	£2.50 per case

NEW RELEASE - POL ROGER BLANC DE BLANCS 2000

I am delighted to offer the newly released Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs 2000. A speciality of the house, made from 100% Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs: Cramant, Le Mesnil, Oger, Avize and Oiry. It represents fantastic value for money for what is, essentially, a prestige cuvee.

"If I were to choose just one house from which to source a vintage champagne to lay down, there is no question that I would choose Pol Roger." - Tom Stevenson, wine writer and Champagne expert.

"...one of the great Blanc de Blancs of Champagne... This is perhaps the sexiest, most seductive of all the Pol Roger Champagnes..." - Robert Parker

Although this beautiful Millennium vintage will benefit from time in bottle, it is incredibly seductive and ready for drinking this Spring / Summer...

Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs 2000 // £440.00 in bond per case of 12*

Pale lemon with fine, steady mousse. A touch of maturity, more brioche than toast. Elegant, mineral, citrus driven. Needs a little time to open out. Lovely weight in the mouth, love acid balance. Very primary. Elegant, long finish. Delicious!

*Available in 6-packs

With kind regards,

Stuart

Stuart Rankine

Rankine Fine Wines

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7193 2907

Mobile: +44 (0) 7968 79 79 39

Email: info@rankinefinewines.co.uk

http://rankinefinewines.blogspot.com

http://twitter.com//RankineFineWine

Brook Cottage

Petworth Road

Chiddingfold

Surrey

GU8 4UA

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.

Delivery Charges:

Address			Quantity	Charge
Inside M25			1-8 cases	£15.00
			9+ cases	£2.00 per case
			1 case	£15.00
Other UK Mainland Addresses			2-7 cases	£19.00
			8+ cases	£2.50 per case

BORDEAUX 2010 - WEEK SUMMARY

From Ditton Wine Traders...

As the en primeur tasting week ends, wine merchants and critics have started to collect their thoughts on the Bordeaux 2010 vintage.

Patrick Schmitt wrote for the Drinks Businesses that the majority of these wines will last and prices are unlikely to fall, signalling good news for wine investors.

He explained that this is led by the low yields produced from a dry season, which has led to high acidity, alcohol and ripe tannins from a wide selection of 2010.

"The upcoming en primeur campaign will produce prices no cheaper than the last due to lower yields and higher demand," he predicted, with US buyers expected to return after dropping during the recession and even greater interest from China and other parts of Asia.

Indeed, critics are now suggesting that 2011 could also be a great year, which would make three good vintages in a row.

Meanwhile, Decanter.com's consultant editor Steven Spurrier has suggested that The Graves will be the top vines of 2010, with Haut-Brion particularly highly praised, as well as Domaine de Chevalier, Malartic Lagraviere, Smith-Haut-Lafitte and Pape Clement.

BARGAIN CLARET - POTENSAC 2005

Good value, mature, drinking Bordeaux is becoming very thin on the ground in these times of soaring prices. However, after close inspection, I am delighted to say that one or two relative bargains still exist.

Chateaux Potensac represents fine value for money in almost all vintages and one of the best is from the revered 2005 vintage. The world’s most influential wine critic, Robert Parker, describes this modest wine as “very impressive” behaving like a Cru Classé. And all for under £25.00 a bottle!

Already drinking beautifully, this is a perfect table claret to enjoy over the next 10 years or so. Grab yourself a bargain whilst stocks last (and prices remain sensible.)

With kind regards,

Stuart

Chateau Potensac 2005, Medoc // £220.00 in bond (£290.00 inc. VAT) per case of 12

“A superb value for Jean-Hubert Delon, the 2005 Potensac has a deep ruby/purple color, a classic bouquet of sweet red and black fruits, as well as gorgeous texture and purity. Medium-bodied and concentrated, this wine behaves like a Medoc cru classe. Moreover, it will age very well for 10-15 years. Very impressive!” 90 points, Robert Parker

Stuart Rankine

Rankine Fine Wines

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7193 2907

Mobile: +44 (0) 7968 79 79 39

Email: info@rankinefinewines.co.uk

http://rankinefinewines.blogspot.com

http://twitter.com//RankineFineWine

Brook Cottage

Petworth Road

Chiddingfold

Surrey

GU8 4UA

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.

Delivery Charges:

Address			Quantity	Charge
Inside M25			1-8 cases	£15.00
			9+ cases	£2.00 per case
			1 case	£15.00
Other UK Mainland Addresses			2-7 cases	£19.00
			8+ cases	£2.50 per case