Very deep garnet-violet in color, the 2011 Shiraz Blue Eyed Boy offers a lovely, wild blueberries & black cherry compote nose with undercurrent of meat, chocolate, nuts, some violets, & a touch of licorice with a little coconut. Full-bodied & generous, it is structured with low to medium levels of velvety tannins, a nice acid line & a long finish. Approachable now, it will drink to 2020+. 91 points. Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocate. ...

Very deep green-violet in color, the 2011 Carnival of Love flaunts a very expressive & fragrant nose with floral notes, roses & potpourri intermingled with toasty black cherries, creme de cassis, chocolate, pepper & accents of cinnamon & cloves. Rich, ripe & full-bodied, this concentrated, single-vineyard 100% Shiraz retains crisp acid, has low to medium levels of soft silky tannins before finishing very harmoniously & long. Drink it from 2014 to 2022+. 93+ points. Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocate. ...

The flagship wine from husband & wife team, Sparky & Sarah Marquis, & the ultimate expression of their aim to make wines which make people go WOW!. A truly immense wine, with a vast array of dark fruit, chocolate & roasted nut flavours, delivered in layer after layer of opulent texture. ...

This vibrant & fresh wine is ideal for the summer months. Packed with citrus & tropical fruit flavours it really pack a punch. ...

Refreshing & tangy this blend of Vermentino & Sauvignon Blanc has flavours of crisp apple & citrus. Look no further for exceptional value summer drinking. ...

This super concentrated blend of Carignan, Syrah & Grenache oozes the sun dappled charm of the Languedoc with black fruit intensity & decadent clove spice. ...

Lying at the highest point in Saint-Émilion, Château Troplong Mondot is renowned for producing high quality wines. They believe that taking care of nature is the key to bringing out the best in their grapes – & as a result, they’re committed to preserving the biodiversity of their vineyards. This is their second wine, & it’s an excellent introduction to their signature elegant style. Made from younger vines than their grand vin, it showcases the vibrancy of their grapes with expressive aromas of freshly picked hedgerow fruit. They describe it as ‘le goût de l'éclat’ – ‘the taste of radiance’ – & it’s no wonder that leading critic James Suckling gave it an impressive 92 points. Discover a refined & intense wine with flavours of ripe plum, blackcurrant & vanilla. Its silky texture & spicy finish make it a great match for rich meats like roasted beef or venison. ...

A curious gin from the Black Forest in Germany. Made with 47 (yes, really) botanicals & bottled at 47%, they also use a 'secret weapon typical to the Black Forest' in the mix
- cranberries.
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Monkey Shoulder Scotch is a superb blended malt whisky from William Grant, made with single malts from three of the most famous ...

Winemaker Jerôme Regues blends two different terroirs to make this wine; a typical Corbières red blend. Grapes from Ornaisons provide the rich fruit flavours, while grapes from Durban, around 25km further south, are said to add spicier notes. Showing notes of damsons & blackberries on the nose, with subtle hints of garrigue herbs, which carry through on the palate. Full & fruity, with rounded tannins adding a supporting structure. Perfect with your home-made shepherd's pie. ...