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Made from 100% Shiraz from Domaine Jean-Luc Colombo & named after a small cove on the Blue Coast. Freshness & intensity dominate with notes of violets & iris blended with fresh raspberry, blackcurrant & blackberry fruits. Some notes of coffee, spices & liquorice also. All combine to produce a well-structured, round & balanced wine with a long, lingering finish. The harvest is de-stemmed followed by maceration for 3 weeks. Then, the ageing lasts one year in relatively new oak barrels. ...
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The dominance of Clairette brings a refreshing freshness to this wine. Fine, floral notes mingle with fresh citrus fruits & a hint of minerality. An attractively rounded wine with surprising complexity & a lively finish. 80% Clairette, 20% Roussanne. ...
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A benchmark blend of Grenache, Syrah & Mourvedre with a seductive nose of small red fruits & hints of coriander & bay leaf. The aromatics follow through to the palate which is fresh & silky. Prolonged notes of strawberries & raspberries give a friendly, supple wine with well-rounded tannins & persistent finish. The bunches are de-stemmed, lightly crushed & then vinified in stainless steel vats. The wine is bottled after being raised for 9 months. 34% Grenache, 33% Syrah, 33% Mourvedre. ...
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This straddles the Old & New worlds, offering lots of fresh, juicy cherry & black plum fruit against a spicy, ferrous background. An upmarket cuvee from a single vineyard site displaying delicate notes of black currant & raspberry on the nose leading to a fresh, juicy cherry & black plum fruit palate against a ferrous background. It's as intense as the fuchsia-ringed colour suggests. Perfect with roast game. ...
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Stylistically reflecting the Northern Rhone with a wonderfully aromatic nose of intense aromas reminiscent of acacia, yellow peaches & exotic fruits. Classic southern French Viognier with ripe stone fruit characters & a little weight on the palate but still remaining elegant, fresh & balanced. Low temperature of fermentation. 5% of the wine is matured in barrels to add some extra weight & complexity. The remaining 95% in stainless steel vats. 100% Viognier. ...
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Made from young Cornas vines which are destined for this appellation when they come of age. The nose exhibits a wide range of small ripe red fruits with a spicy backdrop. The structure of the wine makes for easy drinking, but at the same time its origins place it in the same style as its illustrious neighbours from the northern Rhone. Fine tannins make for a harmonious wine which is rich & generous. A most approachable Syrah, full of character & with a lot of finesse. The grapes are harvested manually & undergo a classic vinification in stainless steel vats. ...
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Jean-Luc is pioneering vineyard development in a beautiful, scenic area just north of Marseille, & this wine is close to his heart, reflecting the style he wants to make from this area. A light, refreshing, dry rose with abundant yet subtle red fruit characters, dominated by powerful aromas reminiscent of the Mediterranean scrubland (garrigue). On the palate notes of black olives, herbs & fresh fruit evoke the terroir of the Mediterranean coast. The beautiful & aptly named Blue Coast in a glass. This wine is made using the traditional saignee method. Fermentation takes place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at a low temperature to retain the fresh, vibrant fruit flavours. 66% Syrah, 34% Mourvedre ...
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A deep & brilliant red-violet colour with a penetrating nose of roses, ripe red fruit & spicy black pepper. On the palate the wine is lean, elegant & subtle, hinting at its unoaked, low intervention winemaking style. It finishes with soft, sweet tannins, freshness & lively natural acidity. ...
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This opaque ruby wine has aromas of freshly picked black cherries, raspberry, plum, rose & yellow flowers, with hints of mint, dried herbs & underbrush. The palate has a rich round mouthfeel & is accompanied by red & black fruit, dark chocolate & subtle toast. Not powerful, but well-ripened, this wine provides a well-balanced & delicate finish. ...
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Colombo - La Violette Syrah 2012 6x 75cl Bottles

A deep and beautiful dark purple colour. The nose is reminiscent of herbs from Provence - thyme, rosemary - and ripe red fruits, on the palate it is round and well-structured with redcurrant, dark cherry and soft spices. This wine has an elegant balance and a long and lingering finish of cloves and herbs.
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  • SKU: 8328-19392
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A deep & beautiful dark violet colour. The nose is reminiscent of herbs from Provence
- thyme, rosemary
- & ripe red fruits, on the palate it is round & well-structured with redcurrant, dark cherry & soft spices. This wine has an elegant balance & a long & lingering finish of cloves & herbs.

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Palate - A term used to describe the roof of the mouth
Wine - An alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes.
Rosemary - A woody fragrant herb
Purple - A colour between red and blue. Commonly associated with Cadburys
soft - A descriptive word for an item/sound which is gentle to the touch or ears
Dark - A colour which absorbs visable ligt so apears less light than objects that reflect light
Red - One of the three primary colours
Colour - The categorised spectrum of light visable to humans
Balance - Something that is evenly weighted to keep something upright.

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TheDrinkShop
At thedrinkshop.com quality alcohol is only a click away. This award winning online retailer have been selling wines, beers and spirits since 1999 and have a selection of over 4,500 products to choose from. They sell premium vodka, vintage champagne, international beers and traditional whisky. They also sell a selection of alcohol related gifts and accessories to compliment their range. The brand sell to trade as well as to the public and stock all the leading brands as well as exclusive products not available elsewhere. Their website is a one stop shop for everything drink related with cocktail tips, brand reviews and recommendation's. If you are looking for a gift then they have a great selection of gift boxed spirits, international beer selections and vintage champagne. With the website being the UK's 5th most visited online retailer for wine, it would be hard not to find something for everyone.
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