USA
Today’s wines from California, Washington and Oregon are a far cry from the blowsy, sweet and over-oaked style that they used to be. The good growers are going out of their way to produce a fresher style with more character that is better suited to food. The Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays of Sonoma are looking increasingly good value compared to Burgundies of the same quality whilst the Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc of Oregon can give the best that Alsace and Germany produces a run for their money. The iconic Zinfandels continue to provide pleasure for their rich mouth-filling style while the Cabernets of Napa and Santa Cruz deliver power and elegance in the same package.
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Angel's Flight Merlot, California 2009
Product Code: UR02509
Grown up but very drinkable at the same time, this offers good plummy fruit, well-judged spice and finely textured tannins. More »
California
USA
No
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
12.5%
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Screwcap
Sweet and sour chicken skewers with fruity noodles
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Angel's Flight White Zinfandel, California 2011
Product Code: UP00111
A juicy refreshing rosé packed full of crushed strawberry and raspberry fruit. The finish is well balanced with a hint of sweetness. More »
California
USA
Zinfandel
Rosé - Sweeter
Still Rosé Wine
10.5%
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Screwcap
Linguine with parsley, mushroom and garlic cream sauce
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Angel's Flight Red Zinfandel, California 2009
Product Code: UR00109
Rich, ripe Zinfandel from California packed full with delicious raspberry, strawberry and blackberry fruit flavours. Soft tannins on the palate compliment the classic varietal character. More »
California
USA
Zinfandel
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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Pumpkin, cranberry and red onion tagine
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Night Harvest Cabernet Sauvignon, R H Phillips, California
Product Code: UR026
Aromas of cherries, cassis and hints of pepper are followed by an abundance of rich fruit flavours on the palate, backed up by lovely subtle oak nuances and a lingering finish with hints of tobacco and roast coffee. More »
California
USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Pan-fried pigeon breast with black pudding and fondant potato
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Wente 'Beyer Ranch' Zinfandel, Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, 2009
Product Code: UR00209
Classically fruity Zinfandel with aromas of plums with hints of raspberry and blueberry. It is well-balanced on the palate with good acidity and delicious toasty oak which give under-lying structure to the excellent fruit. Also available as a Special Offer Trio >
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San Francisco Bay
USA
Zinfandel
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
15.0%
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Pan-fried venison noisettes with red wine and cranberry sauce
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Wente 'Morning Fog' Chardonnay, San Francisco Bay, California 2011
Product Code: UW01211
Enticing aromas of tropical and citrus fruits that draw you in. The palate is full with more tropical fruit and hints of toffee and vanilla. The finish is long and refreshing. More »
San Francisco Bay
USA
Chardonnay
White - Dry & oaked
Still White Wine
13.5%
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Skate wing with buttery parsley and capers
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Bogle Vineyards Merlot, Clarksburg, California 2011
Product Code: UR02711
An elegant, soft, silky Merlot with aromas of cherries and spice. The palate is full of fresh red fruit with hints of herbs and the finish is faintly spicy. Warren Bogle and his mother Patty head up this go ahead family winery. More »
Clarksburg
USA
Merlot
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Braised pork with plums
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Bogle Vineyards Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg, California 2010
Product Code: UW00110
A delightful floral nose of blossom leads on to a classic Chenin palate of honey, green apples and hints of pineapple. The finish is soft and silky. Patty Bogle heads up this family company, whose first vines were planted in 1968. More »
Clarksburg
USA
Chenin Blanc
White - Dry & crisp
Still White Wine
13.0%
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Pear, date and walnut salad
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Cline Cellars Viognier, North Coast, California 2011
Product Code: UW00211
Rich and distinctive aromas of peaches, apricots, orange-blossom, and honeysuckle. It is full flavoured in the mouth with good weight of fruit and hints of spice. The finish is surprisingly elegant. No oak is used in this wine. More »
Sonoma
USA
Viognier
White - Dry & full
Still White Wine
14.0%
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Slow-roast honey and sesame duck
