Red Wine by Cadence from Yakima Valley, Washington. Ethereal taut aromas of red fruit, spice, Tapteil dust and rose petal. The palate bursts with intensity, waves of red and black fruit carried by minerality, pitch perfect acidity and the finest tannic structure this vineyard has ever produced. The 1999 Tapteil is drinking perfectly right now and the 2011 is finer in every regard. A Tapteil for the ages.

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Enjoy a selection of six of the ripest reds specially selected from the cellar. Smooth and strong, these wines began in hotter than average vineyards and they're clearly made from perfectly ripe grapes. The ideal accompaniment for meat dishes or cheese platters, this selection includes wines from Italy and Argentina, amongst others. Location:

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Red Wine by Bodegas Ontanon from Rioja, Spain. Reservas are produced only in vintages of exceptional quality, and the Onta on Reserva comes from our most select vineyards on the slopes of the Sierra Yerga Mountains, just above the town of Quel in Rioja baja. The product of some of our oldest vines, Onta on Reserva displays notes of deep, full fruit flavors but with ample acidity, minerality and earth notes drawn from the land where the fruit is grown. It has backbone, fine-laced acidity, structure and natural grape tannins that that will ensure its integrity for years to come. Drink our Reserva with lamb, roast pork, game, mushroom risotto and meat-based pasta dishes. Blend: 95% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano

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Red Wine by Altocedro from Argentina, South America. The Altocedro Reserva is a complex and developed wine, geared towards the experienced consumer who enjoys full-bodied wines. The grapes come from older vineyards (65+ years) and 100% of the wine is aged fifteen months in new French oak barrels to obtain an intense concentration of color, aromas and fruit flavors. Drink immediately or age up to ten years Grape Variety: 100% Malbec

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Red Wine by Henri Bourgeois from Loire, France - regions. This red wine develops the harmonious notes of red fruits so representative of the Loire vineyards. Aromas of strawberries, redcurrants, and cherries sweeten the hints of spice. Awonderful freshness makes this wine delicate and easy to drink. Pair with: fowl or other white meats are perfect as are a wide range of prepared cold meats.

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Red Wine by Tikal from Argentina, South America. Blend: 60% Organic Malbec, 40% Organic Syrah This blend captures the natural expression of untouched grapes and the true essence of the Uco Valley vineyard where they were picked. It has a beautiful pomegranate color and aroma of fresh red cherries with light French oak undertones. The palate is fresh and lively with black raspberry and spiced mocha notes. A great companion to barbeque or burgers, and incredibly easy to drink on its own.

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AS Code: UTFTFood and Drink DiscoveryA tantalising food and drink tasting experience for two Tantalise your taste buds with this delicious choice of food and drink experiences for two. There is something to suit anyone looking to discover new tastes or perhaps develop their pallet. Experiences include: exploring world cuisines; trying new cheeses; an introduction to wine or beer; or enjoying a taste of Britain with experiences such as a vineyard tour with tasting and a traditional afternoon tea. The type of tasting experience will vary depending on the location you choose, please check on booking. Locations: 30+Duration: Typically your experience will last 1 to 2 hours. Group Size: This experience is for two people. Group sizes will vary depending on the tasting you choose. Weather Dependent: This experience is not dependent on weather conditions Sp

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White Wine by Sandhi from Santa Maria Valley, California. The 2013 Santa Barabara County Chardonnay is a blend from different vineyards located in: Santa Maria Valley, Santa Ynez Valley and Sta. Rita Hills. Vineyard sources include: Bien Nacido, Gainey, Zaca Mesa, Rita's Crown, Wenzlau, Bentrock, Duarita, and Sanford & Benedict. The average vine age is 25 years old. The 2013 was a cool vintage. The wine is soft and unctuous with flavors of lime, orange, honey and raw almonds. The wine is expected to drink well young and age for 5-7 years.

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Red Wine by Cherry Picker from Central Coast, California. A balanced wine, with a moderate use of oak, moderate alcohol, and loaded with juicy, ripe red cherry fruit, a round velvety mouthfeel and finishes with lush texture. The 2012 Cherry Picker comes from the amazing Camp 4 Vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley and offers all ofthe attributes of a great vintage in combination with a wonderful vineyard source. The idea was to create a great tasting wine that I could take out for parties, a red wine that could be opened and enjoyed with pizza, hamburgers, a steak, or simply to knock out a few bottles with friends playing cards without having to analyze or think about what we were drinking.

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Red Wine by Olivet Lane from Russian River, California. Our 2013 Olivet Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir exhibits the exceptional delicacy and elegance conferred by this special vineyard. Its intricate aroma is distinguished by candied cherry, spiced with vanilla, allspice and cardamom, and is perfumed with rose petal and heady incense. Complex and deeply layered flavors offer a succession of macerated strawberries, pomegranate, cola, praline, caramel, roasted coffee and chocolate. The seamless mouth feel is plush and silky across the palate, finishing with a sumptuous creaminess. A superb match for this velvety wine would be a rack of veal roasted to pink perfection. While drinking expansively in the present, we are enthralled by the aging potential of this particular vintage. This is a wine that promises to develop additional complexity through five to eight years of cellaring.

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Red Wine by Lumen from Santa Maria Valley, California. Currently Lumen's finest offering of Pinot Noir. Produced from the best barrels of Sierra Madre Vineyard Pinot during a truly outstanding vintage. Aromas of fresh boysenberry, plum and black raspberry on the nose. Beautifully balanced on the palate with plum, pomegranate, rhubarb and hibiscus notes, touched by a hint of mint and watermelon rind. Long and undulating finish. A Pinot Noir with great aging potential. Drink through 2030 and beyond.

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Red Wine by Ferrari-Carano from Sonoma County, California. Ferrari-Carano presents its finest blend of the five classic Bordeaux varietals - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot -from the best selections of our vineyards in Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys. Aptly named Tresor for treasure, the grapes are hand harvested from low-yielding vines primarily on our mountain vineyards. Vibrant aromas and flavors of blackberry jam, cassis, cedar, anise, blueberry, spicedrum, coffee and caramel combine with a full, rich mid-palate with considerable, round tannins. This wine's upfront silkiness and roundness make for a delicious selection now and will drink well for 15-20 years. Tresor complements lamb, beef and duck dishes that are roasted or braised. Try Tresor with strong-flavored cheeses such as Gorgonzola and sharp Cheddar.

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Three be the things I shall never attain: Envy, content, and sufficient champagne. Dorothy Parker From pubs, alehouses, wine bars, vineyards, across the table, and under the table comes a flowing river of thoughts about drinking. Some of it you'll find profound, some of it funny, some of it silly. But all of it's about that most inspired of human inventions: alcohol. From the ancient (The man who isn't jolly after drinking is just a driveling idiot to my thinking. Euripedes) to the modern (Alcoholthe cause of and the solution to all of life's problems. Homer Simpson), here is wit, wisdom, and drunken ramblings about beer, wine, whiskey, gin, and every other alcoholic substance humans have happily used since the beginning of time to pickle their livers. Mixed with favorite drink recipes, short biographies of potable quotables, and information about favorite watering spots, this is a resource you will want to keep next to the bottle of Beefeaters and bitters. Steven Kates is predisposed to drink as a former journalist, an IrishAmerican, and an MFA graduate. Should you meet Kates in his native Rhode Island, he'll have a Sidecar, a Sam Adams Cherry Wheat, or the entire bottle of Champagne.

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Tantalise your taste buds with this delicious choice of food and drink tasting experiences for two. This gift is an ideal for food lovers looking to develop their pallet and discover new tastes. Choose from a range of tasting experiences including: an in-depth tasting of the finest extra virgin olive oils; making your own fudge with an expert chef; exploring cuisines from around the globe; trying new cheeses; an introduction to wine or beer with experiences such as a vineyard or brewery tour and tasting and the quintessentially British tradition, afternoon tea. Please note not all tastings are available at all locations and the type of tasting experience available will depend on the location you choose. Please check on booking.

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Red Wine by Miner Family from Napa Valley, California. The Oracle is an exceptionally balanced, full-bodied red blend made from grapes grown at Stagecoach Vineyard in the eastern hills of Napa Valley. In Greek mythology, the oracle was a source of inspiration and revelation. We hope that you will find the answers to life's most compelling questions while enjoying The Oracle with friends and family. This is an elegant wine with layers cocoa, spicy oak and lush blackberry that promises to drink handsomely for at least a decade. Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 14% Merlot, 3% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot

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Red Wine by Bodegas Leda from Rioja, Spain. Fine and elegant nose, with intense notes of red fruit and spice layered over a well-integrated balsamic background that gives complexity and depth. Powerful on the palate, well structured, round and edgeless, this wine has fine, gentle tannins that mark the character of the vintage and invite one to keep drinking. An approachable wine that is ready to drink or save, it is the perfect reflection of the great potential of the old vineyards from the Duero Valley.

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Red Wine by Frederic Magnien from Burgundy, France - regions. This wine comes from a special selection of Pinot Noir from a number of excellent vineyards in Brochon (on the Gevrey side) as well as a serious helping of declassified fruit from Chambolle-Musigny. Round and sweet, with endless spicy fruit and suppleness in the middle that makes drinking almost too easy.

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White Wine by Riebeek Cellars from South Africa. Made from a blend of various vineyards to capture the best characteristics of each, the Riebeek Sauvignon Blanc is an easy-drinking and accessible white wine for everyday enjoyment. Made in a definite herbaceous style, this Sauvignon Blanc also offers undertones of gooseberries that add fruit to the palate. Well-balanced with zesty acids, every glassful is fresh and crisp.

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Red Wine by Chateau Ste. Michelle from Columbia Valley, Washington. The Indian Wells Red Blend is an easy drinking red blend fromwarmer climate vineyards. The wine reflects the rich, roundpowerful style of Washington fruit, highlighting eight varietals. It is a true example of the art of blending. The wine offers jammyboysenberry flavors from the Syrah with a luscious backbonefrom the Merlot. This would be a great match with barbecue ribs. Blend: 45% Merlot, 37% Syrah, 8% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Mourvedre, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc, 3% Grenache

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Even a romantic meal can have a new spin put on it, and a novelty dining experience is the perfect way to enjoy something a little different. The lucky couple can choose from a selection of interesting meals including: a jazz dining to a soundtrack of smooth music; or a brewery tour followed by a beer themed meal in the brewery itself; or enjoy a relaxing day out at one of England leading vineyards with a two-course lunch and coffee. Whatever floats your boat when it comes to a meal out, you can enjoy a delicious meal which you won't forget in a hurry. The package varies slightly depending on location, but typically includes a three course meal with wine. The jazz dining experience in Reading has a minimum age of 25. Please check details of your experience on booking.

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Red Wine by Domenico Clerico from Piedmont, Italy. Clerico is one of the most respected names in Barolo, and Domenico Clerico's wines are renowned for both high quality winemaking and for exceptional regional character. From a south-east exposure vineyard in Ginestra cru, this opulent Barolo, with notes of jam, blueberries and eucalyptus. Great wine to drink now or within the next 15 years.

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Red Wine by Elke from North Coast, California. The Blue Diamond reveals classic Pinot Noir characteristics: layers of red fruit, balanced by earth and minerality, wrapped in velvety tannins, followed by a long, long finish. However, careful tasters will be rewarded with something more: hints of cedar and spice intermingled with deep savory notes. We believe that these elements derive from the two heritage Pinot Noir clones in this wine that are unique to Elke Vineyards - we do not know of any other vineyard growing them. The Blue Diamond is a wine made for aging, which is why we usually wait an additional year after bottling before releasing it. Although it drinks well now, it will also benefit from five to ten years in your cellar.

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Red Wine by Lumen from Santa Maria Valley, California. 100% Pinot Noir, sourced from Sierra Madre Vineyard (85%) and other vineyards in the Santa Maria Valley. Barrel aged in 15% new Hungarian, 85% neutral oak. A bright, beautiful, medium-bodied wine with penetrating rose petal, cranberry, cassis and plum flavors, accented by hints of cardamom and anise - all wrapped in a velvety texture. This Pinot's lively fruit will accentuate any wild game or bird dish, and it's power will cut through hot curry or Sechuan fare. Drink now through 2030 or beyond.

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tantalise your taste buds with this delicious choice of food and drink experiences for two. there is something to suit anyone looking to discover new tastes or perhaps develop their pallet. experiences include: exploring world cuisines; trying new cheeses; an introduction to wine or beer; or enjoying a taste of britain with experiences such as a vineyard tour with tasting and a traditional afternoon tea. the type of tasting experience will vary depending on the location you choose, please check on booking.

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There are plenty of elements which make the perfect gift and all of these are included in this choice box. In this fantastic pack you can pick from a selection of 17 different activities ideal for the foodie in your life. From dining out and specialist courses, to drinks classes and even wild food foraging, there's something to tickle everyone's taste buds. Choose one of these amazing experiences: Afternoon Tea Tasting for Two Artisan Bread Making for Two Beer Brewing for Two Chinese Tea Cocktail Making and Tasting for Two Cocktail Masterclass for Two Coffee Barista Training for Two Dessert Banquet for Two Dining on a Canal Boat for Two Dining with a View for Two Grand Afternoon Tea for Two Laithwaite's Wine Event with Champagne for Two Riverboat Dining Afternoon Tea for Two Restaurant Dining for Two Smokehouse Tour and Tasting for Two Sweet Treat Workshop for Two Vineyard Tour and Lunch for Two Wild Food Foraging for Two

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Red Wine by Va Piano from Columbia Valley, Washington. The 2012 Columbia Valley Syrah blends our 3 favorite syrah vineyards to develop a beautiful and complex syrah. Inky dark purple and ruby colors coat the glass. Blueberry, chocolate and clove notes come out very strong in the aromatics. Soft & velvety, this fruit forward syrah shows bright acidity with nice nuances of cinnamon, toasted almonds, boysenberry pie and a touch of bacon fat. This wine will benefit from a bit of cellaring. Enjoy this with a slow-cooker braised beef stew or wild mushroom risotto. If you're planning on drinking this soon, decant for at least 6-8 hours. Hold onto this until Spring/Summer of 2015 until late 2022.

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A choice from the Perfect for Gourmet Lovers Gift Voucher range This gift voucher offers a choice from a stimulating array of amazing food and drink based experiences within our varied Red Letter Days selection. For those who love beer or wine, choose from a Brewery or Vineyard Tour (which include tastings and in some cases, food too). Alternatively cruise down the Thames whilst enjoying a three course lunch, or cruise up and down the river while tucking into a delicious afternoon tea. Afternoon tea with a theme can be taken with a tour of Shakespeare s Globe, at The Royal Pavilion or The Wedgwood Visitor Centre. With all this and more, we think you ll find something to whet the appetite. Most popular experiences booked with this voucher Sushi School Cropton Brewery Tour and Pub Lunch Wine Tasting Evening Chocolate Afternoon Tea for Two at Rowhill Grange Cook, Eat and Run for Two English Vineyard Tour and Tasting for Two Inveralmond Brewery Tour Sadler s Brewery Tour and Pub Lunch Thames Afternoon Tea Cruise Thames Lunch Cruise Tour of Shakespeare s Globe & Afternoon Tea Wadworth Brewery Tour Wedgwood Afternoon Tea and Tour for Two Experiences and Locations Berkshire (Sushi School), Buckinghamshire (Beauty Treatment and Cream Tea, Wine Tasting Evening), Cambridgeshire (Wine Tasting Evening, English Vineyard Tour and Tasting for Two), Devon (English Vineyard Tour and Tasting for Two), East Sussex (Tour of The Royal Pavilion and Cream Tea for Two, Wine Tasting Evening), Edinburgh (Wine Tasting Evening), Gloucestershire (English Vineyard Tour and Tasting for Two), Kent (Wine Tasting Evening, English Vineyard Tour and Tasting for Two), Lancashire (Wine Tasting Evening), London (Tour of Shakespeare s Globe and Afternoon Tea, Thames Afternoon Tea Cruise, Thames Lunch Cruise, Champagne and Mini Macaroons for Two, Cook Eat and Run, Wine Tasting Evening, Sushi School), Manchester (Wine Tasting Evening), North Yorkshire ( Brewery Tour and Pub Lunch), Oxfordshire (English Vineyard Tour and Tasting for Two, Sushi School), Perthshire (Brewery Tour), Tyne and Wear (Wine Tasting Evening), Staffordshire (Afternoon Tea and Tour for Two), Surrey (Wine Tasting Evening), West Midlands (Sadler s Brewery Tour and Pub Lunch, Wine Tasting Evening), West Yorkshire (Wine Tasting Evening, English Vineyard Tour and Tasting for Two), Wiltshire (Wadworth Brewery Tour), UK Wide (Afternoon Tea for Two) * Please note that this item is delivered direct from our supplier and may take a little longer to arrive

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Red Wine by Hedges Family Estate from Columbia Valley, Washington. The House of Independent Producers (HIP) Cabernet Sauvignon reminds the drinker why Cabernet Sauvignon is a structure varietal. A lean, angular, racy, penetrating, crystalline structure is excellent for those drinkers looking for a more conservative fruit approach. Too many times this grape is abused with oak perfume and picked late, like an old man, wrinkled, soft, and complacent. Take your Cabernet Sauvignon young, tight, transparent, and leave the Jam bombs for your sugar drinking friends. It's time to taste the varietal, not the brand. HIP is a project directed by Christophe Hedges, bringing to the table some of the more compelling Columbia Valley AVA vineyard sites.

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White Wine by Au Bon Climat from Central Coast, California. The Los Alamos Chardonnay is the most fruit forward of our Historical Vineyard Chardonnays. The 2013 has abundant fruit with a slight tropical note backed by judicious oak. The fuller viscosity that is a signature of this region is joined by a nice mineral component and firm finish. While this wine seems to show almost infinite age ability, the wine drinks well today. It will be exciting to see the changes this wine makes in the next 20 years.

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Non-Vintage by Laurent-Perrier from Champagne, France - regions. In the 17th Century, during the reign of Louis XIV, France enjoyed its most illustrious era. Louis XIV became known as the Sun King for his benevolence and his patronage of the Arts, which became the foundation of France's rich artistic heritage. At the Palace of Versailles Louis XIV was the first French King to drink Champagne. Louis XIV's era became known as the Grand Siecle - the Great Century. Bottled in a replica of a 17th Century bottle evoking the radiance of that period, Laurent-Perrier's prestige cuvees embody luxury, magnificence and elegance fit for a king. When it came to his prestige cuvee, Bernard de Nonancourt decided to highlight two of Champagne's traditional realms of proficiency: the blending of different crus and different vintages. Grand Siecle is the epitome of Champagne cuvees, as it blends complementary wines from Laurent-Perrier's very best growths and most successful vintage years. Grand Siecle is made with a pinot noir and chardonnay blend, with the latter being slightly dominant. Twelve of the most prestigious villages supply these grapes; all of them classified at 100% Grands Crus such as Ambonnay, Verzenay, Mailly, Avize, Cramant, Chouilly and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Within the vineyards of these villages, only the very best plots are selected, as are the finest musts from the pressings. The blended wine is then aged during the second fermentation on the yeast for approximately five years. It has a bright color, with a brilliant yellow hue. Its subtle aromas of honey, hazelnuts, grilled almonds and brioche, make this the perfect companion for refined dishes. It pairs just as well with poultry and truffles as it does with veal and morel mushrooms.

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