Vegetarian & Vegan
To ensure that wines are clear and bright and less likely to go hazy after bottling, some wines undergo a 'fining' process using animal products such as gelatine, isinglass, chitosan, casein, egg albumen and bull's blood. Theoretically, none of the fining agent remains in the final wine. Casein (derived from milk protein) and albumen (from egg white) would be acceptable for vegetarians, but not for vegans. As an alternative to animal products, Bentonite (a clay mineral) can be used to clarify the wine. Some winemakers make it clear on their label that no fining agents have been used by declaring their wine 'unfiltered'.
Please use the filters under 'Bottle Features' on the left hand side if you would like to differentiate between vegan and vegetarian wines.
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Novas Carmenère/Cabernet Sauvignon, Gran Reserva, Colchagua Valley 2010
Product Code: QR00210
Ageing for nine months in both French and American oak has brought some complexity and depth to the juicy, round fruit. Organic, stylish and looking towards Bordeaux for its inspiration. More »
Colchagua Valley
Chile
Carmenère
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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Slow-cooked shoulder of pork with sage and onion stuffing
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Château du Grand Moulas Villages, Massif d'Uchaux 2011
Product Code: RR01511
Made from a blend of 50% Syrah and 50% Grenache by the irrepressible Marc Ryckwaert. An enticing mineral, berry perfume leads to a delicious, generous palate of chunky black, peppery fruit. An overwhelmingly charming style. More »
Massif d'Uchaux
France
Grenache
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
14.5%
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Cheese and bacon hamburger with chips
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Tanners Mosel Riesling 2011
Product Code: GW13611
Tanners Mosel is full of vibrant peach and pear fruit offset with elegant minerality. In the modern style of German winemaking it is just off dry and made by MF Richter, one of the oldest family owned estates on the Mosel. More »
Mosel
Germany
Riesling
White - Off-dry
Still White Wine
11.0%
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Lamb Rogan Josh with fresh coriander and Pilau rice.
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Coteaux du Layon Saint-Aubin, Domaine des Forges 2011
Product Code: LS00111
Some dessert wines can be too sweet and heavy, but this could not be more different. It has honeyed citrus fruit flavours and great, balancing acidity. More »
Coteaux du Layon
France
Chenin Blanc
Dessert - Sweet but fresh
Dessert White
12.0%
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Strawberry sablée tart
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Château de Tiregand Rouge, AC Pécharmant, Comtesse de Saint-Exupèry 2007
Product Code: FR04807
Related to the famous author and aviator, François-Xavier de Saint-Exupéry runs Tiregand, maturing his red in old barrels from Mouton-Rothschild. Excellent claret-style wine with ripe blackcurrant fruit and fine grained tannins. More »
Pécharmant
France
Merlot
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
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Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding
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Oestrich Lenchen Riesling Kabinett, Peter Jakob Kühn, Rheingau 2011
Product Code: GW03611
Peter Kühn sprang to prominence in Germany in the early 1990s winning awards for his dry wines. This sweeter wine has immense richness and concentration with soft, round approachable fruit and is harmonious and well-balanced. More »
Rheingau
Germany
Riesling
White - Medium-dry
Still White Wine
7.5%
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Screwcap
Asparagus with Hollandaise sauce
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Margan Chardonnay, Hunter Valley 2011
Product Code: AW03711
When Andrew Margan started producing his own wine in 1989, his aim was to harness the best possible flavours from his grapes. This rich and powerful Chardonnay delivers with a flavour fusion of peaches, melons and creamy vanilla oak. More »
Hunter Valley
Australia
Chardonnay
White - Soft & buttery
Still White Wine
13.0%
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Screwcap
Oriental chicken with sesame seeds, peppers and mangetout
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Stella, Primitivo di Manduria DOC 2010
Product Code: IR10210
Lisa Gilbee, Australian by birth, and her Italian husband Gaetano, produce this beautifully full bodied red from fruit they buy near their estate at Manduria. Super ripe blackberry and raspberry fruit with a hint of spice. More »
Manduria
Italy
Primitivo
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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Meat or vegetarian cannelloni
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Domaine du Poujol Podio Alto, Coteaux du Languedoc 2009
Product Code: FR02309
Robert and Kim Cripps made wine in California before setting up in the Languedoc in 1994, producing characterful reds from local grape varieties. Low yield, unfiltered, barrel-aged fruit just oozes depth and class. A real gem! More »
Coteaux du Languedoc
France
Southern Rhône Blend
Red - Rich & spicy
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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Roast loin of venison with juniper, kale and butternut squash











