Our Benchmark collection is a group of wines specially selected for their ability to encapsulate country of origin, grape variety and terroir whilst remaining terrific value for money! Put simply these wine do exactly what they say on the tin!
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Dark. Deep. Succulent. This is arguably the world's benchmark Carmenere! Deep ruby with a violet rim. On the nose, intense, with notes of ripe black fruits with hints of wild forest fruits. On the palate, good balance between fruit and oak, good structure, powerful, sweet and round tannins, and notes of boysenberries and hints of tobacco. Excellent finish. -
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Classic. Traditional. Old-Fashioned. This is a proper old school Rioja Crianza full of toasted wood and vanilla expressive and fruity: blueberries and cherries ripe tannins give the wine body and volume. -
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Concentration. Purity. Class. A convergence of flavours from five separate vineyards, this is classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at its finest. An abundance of white peach and chalky aromas lead to a palate which is dry and refreshing with great concentration, beautiful fruit purity and mouth-watering acidity. -
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Bright, fresh, ripe gooseberries and elderflower! Quintessential New Zealand Sauvingon! -
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Biscuity. Gentle. Sensational. Our ever popular House Champers is aged for longer to give a softer less fizzy style of Champagne. We think that this is one of the best value Champagne available. Another “Must Have”! -
Fresh. Fragrant. Expressive. This is a classic Italian white from the undisputed master of Soave… Pieropan. -
Steely fruit with green apple, lemon and an enitcing underlying minerality. -
Forget "Anything But Chardonnay!". This is delicious. Full of fleshy fruit with beautifully integrated oak character. Vibrant and tasty. -
Smooth. Full Bodied. Traditional. Our very own everyday Claret. Drinking better all the time. -
Dry. Full. Bright. Fantastic entry point Macon. Full of typical Burgundy flavour with delicious melon notes. -
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Crisp. Racy. Bargain. The famous “Poor Man’s Sancerre”! A beautiful Sauvignon from just outside the Sancerre appellation. Fantastic wine for nearly half the price. -
Full. Firm. Luscious. Deep ruby red colour with violet reflections. This wine has red berry fruit perfumes with a hint of spice. Full-bodied with firm tannins, this wine is well balanced with lots of ripe fruit flavors. -
Big, Juicy and Moreish. This tasty Cab Sauv from Australia represents remarkable value at only £10.99. Rich and full with supple tannins it is perfect for any number of red meat dishes or a lovely accompanyment to some strong cheeses. This wine is fast becoming a best seller in the shop! -
Tropical. Fruity. Fresh. Pale yellow in colour, the wine is dry and fresh on the palate with aromas of peaches, apples, citrus, tropical fruits and a little banana. The finish is fresh and fruity with hints of melon. A zingy and refreshing wine. -
Savoury. Fruity. Smooth Perfect with red meats, casseroles and pasta dishes. -
This Shiraz has an intense crimson colour with youthful purple hues. Generous, mouth-filling sweet blackberries, raspberries and plums cover the palate with lashings of sweet spice. Firm but fine tannins and dark chocolatey nuances continue throughout the lengthy palate with a youthful finish. -
This fragrant and spicy Pinot Noir has vivid aromas of black cherry fruit on the nose with herbal undertones. The palate is mineral driven with fine spiciness underpinned by sweet fruit. -
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Dry. Fruity. Fabulous. A true sunshine wine. Enough said! -
Flinty. Dry. Delicate. This classic chablis has all the hallmarks you expect and much more. -
Deep. Robust. Elegant. From the Chilean Winery of the year (again) comes this charmer. -
The nose is perfumed and intense, with floral notes of rose, spicy notes of black pepper and aromas of red fruits. It is smooth on the palate, with well-integrated acidity giving exceptional freshness and vivacity. Polished tannins support floral aromas and fresh red fruits. The finish is elegant and balanced. -
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Fresh and citrusy nose with aromas of lemon zest and grapefruit. The palate has ripe stone fruit characters balanced by zesty acidity - giving an appealing texture and finish. -
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Colour: Deep dark velvety red cherry. Nose: Complex aromas of ripe dark, fruits mix with coffee, vanilla, balsamic and woody notes. Palate: Smooth and fruity wine, complemented with gentle tannins. Great persistence and structure make it extremely enjoyable and easy to drink -
Juicy. Generous. Approachable. This wine has been praised by experts the world over and for good reason! With soft tannins, juicy cherry fruit and a hint of spice this is an easy drinking approachable wine that punches well above its weight. As the wine maker put it “how does one make a wine this good, this cheaply”. -
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Crunchy. Appley. Aromatic. Beautifully clean unoaked wine perfect for white meats and salads. -
“Poor Man’s Puligny Montrachet”. This is an absolute cracker from just outside the renowned vineyards of Puligny Montrachet. Unbelievable quality at an unbelievable price.