Chile
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Perhaps the greatest success story of the 1990s was the rise of
Chilean wine. The superb growing conditions produce wines of great
flavour, whilst the obvious French influence gives them subtlety and
elegance. Viña Carmen The oldest of the Chilean houses, Viña Carmen was established in 1850 by Christian Lanz. Today a household name, Carmen produces lush, fruit driven wines that represent exceptional quality and value. All of their Campo de Oro range has an approachable style that can be drunk with or without food whilst maintaining quality and flavour. Our very own Balls Brothers Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon is the creation of Viña Carmen together with Richard Balls who blend it to produce an approachable yet reserved style of wine. We have aimed to produce a wine with an elegant structure and ripe fruity flavours that encapsulate the very best of Chile. |  |
Red
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| 2007 Ladera Verde Merlot, Central Valley | £4.90 | |
| Cherries, ripe peppers and soft plummy flavours. An excellent value wine from Viña Maipo. | Qty | |
| 2007 Los Vilos Cabernet Sauvignon | £5.20 | |
| A soft, juicy Cabernet. Great value. | Qty | |
| 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pato Torrente, Central Valley | £5.70 | |
| Full of juicy blackcurrant fruit with hints of liquorice and spice. | Qty | |
| 2006 Campo De Oro Merlot | £7.10 | |
| Restrained use of oak allows the expression of classic plum and chocolate Merlot characteristics. A terrific wine with food or on its own. | Qty | |
| NV Balls Brothers Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley | £7.90 | |
| Made for Balls Brothers by Viña Carmen, one of the oldest wine estates in Chile established in 1850. You will be impressed by its richness and vivid colour. Well structured with intense blackcurrant and cherry fruit. | Qty | |
| 2005 Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon | £10.10 | |
| A New World wine produced in the Old World style with ripe fruit, silky tannins and spicy, smoky flavours. The grapes are produced from pre-phylloxera vines from 40 to 65 years old. | Qty | |
White
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| 2007 Ladera Verde Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley | £4.90 | |
| Light, refreshing and well-balanced with notes of peach, citrus and apples. | Qty | |
| 2007 Los Vilos Chardonnay | £5.20 | |
| Excellent value. Picked at varying times to add complexity - a soft, fresh and fruity Chardonnay. | Qty | |
| 2006 Campo De Oro Sauvignon Blanc | £6.80 | |
| A light-bodied, fruity wine with typical Sauvignon herbaceous characteristics. Ideal as an aperitif. | Qty | |
| 2006 Antiguas Chardonnay, Cousino Macul, Maipo Valley | £7.60 | |
| Vibrant aromas of citrus and tropical fruits. Full-flavoured, crisp and refreshing on the palate. | Qty | |
