Bin Number & Taste Guide
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Description
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Vintage
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Price per Bottle
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MEG’S PREMIUM RED SELECTION
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1
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B
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Estancia Pinot Noir, Pinnacles, Monterey
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2000/02
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£16.95
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U.S.A. ~ (13.5%) A delicious, effusively fruity wine with ripe cherry and strawberry flavours, backed by silky smooth tannins and a touch of well-integrated oak on the finish.
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2
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D
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Ravenswood Zinfandel, Amadour County
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1999/00
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£16.95
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U.S.A. ~ (14.5%) A very full bodied wine exuding the classic characteristics of black pepper, spice together with the ripe cherry, plum and berry fruit flavours. The finish displays typical toasted vanilla oak from the barrel ageing.
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3
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C
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Kleine Zalze Merlot, Stellenbosch
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2001/02
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£15.45
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South Africa ~ (14%) A medium bodied wine from this well known grape variety which is fast gaining in popularity. Typical soft tannins and subtle oak flavours in the palate.
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MEG’S RED SELECTION
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11
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B
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Finca Flichman Tempranillo, Mendoza
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2002/3
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£11.95
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Argentina ~ (13%) A light bodied easy-drinking Argentine red made from the Tempranillo grape, with fresh berry fruit flavourand a warm roasted finish.
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12
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B
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Whispering Hills Premium Red, California
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NV
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£10.95
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U.S.A. ~ (12.5%) A medium-bodied Californian red, with an abundance of ripe fruit made principally from Ruby Cabernet grapes.
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13
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C
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Cotes du Rhone, Chateau de Ramiere
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2000/01
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£10.95
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France ~ (13%) A rich, generous wine with a distinctive peppery finish. Made by a fine quality single estate in the Southern Rhone Valley.
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14
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C
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Penfolds Kanunga Hill, Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon.
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2000/01
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£13.85
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S. Australia, Australia ~ (13.5%) Deep youthful crimson in colour with a lift of plum, rhubarb and dried fruits n the nose. Youthful and tight berried fruit flavours with mixed spice nuances. Superb balance of tannin, acid and supportive oak finish.
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15
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C
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Don Jacob Rioja Tinto Bodega Corral
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1999/00
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£14.95
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Spain ~ (12.5%) A rich full bodied red made in the traditional way, with at least one year of oak ageing. It has a bright raspberry and cherry fruit character, and a silky smooth finish.
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