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week beginning 03/09/2007

the Times - Jane MacQuitty

zesty new wave white from Rioja; floral, grapey yet citrussy

oozes elegant, lively, lemony, cherry zest fruit.

gorgeous, ripe, steely; minerally style and a lime and lemon tang

burnt edges of its tasty, rich, thick, crimson berry fruit

fresh, floral, lemony white burgundy with lots of new oak on the finish

ripe, meaty cabernet sauvignon and merlot fruit was a winner

the Sunday Times - Joanna Simon

Enticing strawberries-and-cream flavour; supple texture

Fresh, ripe, red-fruit flavours; dry and well rounded

Ever-reliable, fruity, crowd-pleasing pink fizz from New Zealand

the Independent - Anthony Rose

fresh and zingy; trademark honeysuckle aromas.

soft and juicy; herbaceous notes and raspberry fruitiness

combines blackcurrant fruitiness with vanilla smokiness

the Observer - Tim Atkin

Gamay with black cherry and strawberry fruit to spare.

bright, plum and black cherry-like red; well integrated tannins

succulent, forward, lightly oaked blend; Delicious stuff

juicy, concentrated, lightly oaked red

vibrant and youthful with red fruits, elegance and sweet oak

old-fashioned style with delicate, almost Pinot Noir-like fruit

soft, silky Syrah with sweet oak and spicy red fruits

the Telegraph - Jonathan Ray

full-flavoured, fruity Pinot is a joy

floral scented example, with zesty lemon and lime on the palate

elegant, restrained, citrussy; this will age beautifully

this Chardonnay is first-rate, being silky soft and buttery

the Guardian - Victoria Moore

reliable, easy-drinking

refreshing and unoaked claret that should not be overlooked