This month's presentation was given by Gayle and Gordon, who were getting into the festive move with wines for Christmas...
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Sparkling White |
Castillo Perelada Cava Brut Spain 11.5%
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Waitrose Cava is made in partnership with family owned Castillo Perelada who are one of the most prestigious Cava producers in North east Spain, With a heritage dating back to the 14th Century. This unique Cava has a delicate fresh citrus fruitiness and is aged for a minimum of 12 months. Bronze medal winner in the Champagne & Sparkling World Championship 2014.
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Waitrose |
£9.49 To £6.99 |
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Rose
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La Cerisa Pinot Grigio Rose Italy 2016 12% |
La Cerisa, local dialect for Cherry Tree. A premium Italian Rose from north west Italy. Made predominantly from Pinot Grigio grapes, with the addition of Pinot Noir for colour and fruit. A dry fresh fruity Rose that can be enjoyed with or without food, works well at pre-Christmas drinks parties. |
Waitrose |
£7.99 To £5.99 |
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White
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Champteloup Sauvignon Blanc Touraine France 2016 12% |
The grapes for this vibrant Loire Sauvignon are drawn from some of the best Touraine vineyards. Bright with a grassy lemon freshness which provides a fine match with Salmon or other Christmas fish dishes.
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Waitrose |
£9.49 To £7.09 |
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White
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Louis Moreau Chablis Bourgogne France 2016 12.5% |
Settled in Chablis for more than 200 hundred years, this family produces fine wines while respecting the environment with sustainable viticulture. This grants a world-wide recognition for their wines. An exceptional example of Chablis with a taste of ripe fresh fruit. Perfect with Seafood, Chicken, Turkey and tasty Christmas Vegetables. |
Waitrose
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£11.99 |
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Red
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Beaujolais Superieur France 2016 12.5% |
Founded in 1865 Mommessin is one of the oldest houses in Beaujolais and nestles at the foot of Mount Brouilly. This light and fruity Gamay grape tastes of blackcurrant and blueberry flavours. Should go very well with Turkey, Pork and Gammon, as well as any vegetarian option.
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Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference |
£7.50 |
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Red
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Araldica Barbera D’Asti Superior Italy 2015 14% |
A smooth supple red from the foothills of the Alps, where the cooler air ensures a bright vivid note of red cherry and hints of vanilla. It has been aged for at least a year in large old oak casks. This is a soft mature red wine that perfectly accompanies grilled meats roasted vegetables or pasta dishes with tomato based sauces. Also great with strong cheeses like Stilton and mature Cheddars.
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Waitrose |
£8.99 |
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Desert Wine
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Gran Barquero Pedro Ximenez Spain 15% |
Pedro Ximenez is the classic grape of the Montilla in southern Spain. It produces one of the world’s greatest and most distinctive sweet desert wines, after ageing for five years in oak barrels. This is a mahogany coloured, rich, deep wine, with notes of raisins, figs, sultanas, apricots and caramelised orange followed by flavours of wood spice and fruit cake. Great with Christmas pudding, Mince pies and Christmas cake.
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Waitrose |
£9.99 |
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