THE WINE LIST

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THE WINE LIST

THE WINE LIST
M M I 2 01 5 / 1 6
CONTENTS
3-4
Introduction
161 - 169
Germany
5-6
MMI Fine Wines
170 - 172
India
7
Storage & Shipping of Wines
173 - 237
Italy
8
Navigating the Wine List
175 - 186
North West Italy
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
187 - 207
North East Italy
18 - 29
Argentina
208 - 224
Central Italy
30 - 63
Australia
225 - 237
Southern Italy
9 - 17
31 - 41
New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania
238 - 243
Lebanon, Syria & Turkey
42 - 55
South Australia
244 - 257
New Zealand
56 - 63
Western Australia
258 - 263
Portugal
64 - 67
Austria
264 - 289
South Africa
68 - 82
Chile
290 - 310
Spain
83 - 85
China
311 - 329
USA
86 - 159
France
330 - 331
Dessert & Fortified Wines
Alsace
332 - 333
Port
91 - 100
Bordeaux
334 - 335
Sherry
101 - 119
Burgundy
336
Madeira
120 - 128
Loire
337
Grappa
129 - 140
Rhône
338 - 339
Mini bar
141 - 146
Provence
340 - 341
Large format
147 - 160
Southern France
87 - 90
342
Cask wines
A word from
Andrew J Day
Dear Valued Customer,
As a vine ages the quality of its grapes gets better
every year. We like to think the same goes for our
wine list. This new edition brings you more choice than
ever before, over 100 new wines and an unparalleled
selection of the world’s most admired wineries, brands
and producers that MMI are proud to be associated
with. Alongside the great established names, we’ve
uncovered some interesting, lesser-known gems from
places as diverse as the Nandi Hills in India (Grover),
Kapadokia in Turkey (Kaya) and Montsant,
Spain (Finca Cuco).
In the past 2 years we’ve seen two major trends in the
region, the rise of sparkling wines and the fashionable
emergence of rosé wines as a key category. Prosecco
has driven the sparkling growth and has caught on in
a big way – it has now become a brand call name itself
– easy-drinking, light and invigorating, an everyday
luxury that won’t break the bank.
We have the world’s leading Prosecco in Zonin 1821
and as well as adding magnum size bottles to the
list we have introduced their new Prestige Cuvée
bottling and further magnums from Scavi & Ray.
Dubai favourite French sparklers also join our list with
Pol Remy and Veuve de Vernay, offering great value
alternatives to Champagne.
Our hot climate makes our region a perfect fit for cool
rosé wines and we are really starting to see a rising
appreciation of this style. Led by the pale salmon hues
of Provence rosé, to the charming Spanish and Italian
rosatos and the darker shades of the new world
fruit-bombs.
Whispering Angel from Chateau d’Esclans in Provence
continues to be the darling of the world’s best dining
establishments and this year we have not only added
the outstanding Château Minuty and Château les
Valentines to the Provenĉal line-up but we also launch
Miraval, owned by celebrity couple Brad Pitt and
Angelina Jolie, and crafted by our friends the Perrin
family, of the famed Château de Beaucastel in
the Rhône.
It’s our belief that Australia is now producing some of
its best wines ever. The vines planted in the growth
period of the ‘90s are now at their finest quality yet
and a new breed of can-do winemakers are bringing
a more funky approach to their premium wines –
allowing the fruit and terroir to speak more of place
than making the jammy, high alcohol wines that
Australia has perhaps been known for. Look out for
new names Jamsheed, William Downie, Chris Ringland
and Tolpuddle for shining examples of fruit finesse,
brilliant winemaking and something new and exciting.
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A word from
Andrew J Day
The MMI Wine Team are constantly busy finding new
wines and styles for you - they assessed and tasted
over 2000 wines through our structured panel tastings
programme last year - watching the world and local
markets, identifying trends, sharing their passion and
knowledge and working hard to keep your prices fair.
We hope you enjoy the new list in this electronic
format and we look forward to introducing you
personally to our new selections and wineries.
Cheers,
ANDREW J DAY
GROUP CEO
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MMI
Fine Wines
“
Our range covers over 100
properties with over 400 wines
with a considerable back catalogue
of wines dating to the mythical
1947 vintage of both Cheval Blanc
and Petrus.
CHÂTEAU PICHON-LONGUEVILLE BARON, BORDEAUX
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MMI
Fine Wines
MMI FINE
WINES
MMI Fine Wines
The MMI fine wine range has come a long way in
the past few years. With over 1,200 items on the list
covering the Mosel to Central Otago and spanning
a price range from AED 100 to 105,000 from over
180 producers we have a lot covered. Our ability to
convince top producers around the world to entrust
us with their wines would not be possible without the
increasing quality of food and beverage offering in
Dubai. For this we thank you.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a big focus of our fine wine portfolio in
line with demand. It is the number one producing fine
wine region and accounts for around 40% of all fine
wines sold through the on-trade. The MMI range covers
more than 120 properties with over 700 wines with
a considerable back catalogue dating to the mythical
1947 vintage of both Cheval Blanc and Petrus.
Direct relationships are important for us. It not only
guarantees provenance of the wines but allows us
to obtain the best pricing for our customers. Our
relationships then allow us to grow our allocations,
over time, in conjunction with market growth.
New to the Burgundy range this year are two
outstanding producers; Arnoux-Lachaux of Vosne
Romanée and Francois Mikulski of Meursault who
join a plethora of highly regarded domaines that we
represent. We are also delighted to have taken on
substantial ranges from domaine/negociant producers
Olivier Leflaive and Louis Jadot.
New World
Our strength extends beyond Bordeaux and Burgundy
with a portfolio including some of the greatest New
World agencies also. California has been a focus for
us in the past year and we have secured allocations
of many of the rarest wines in the region including
Screaming Eagle, Colgin, Araujo, Hyde de Villaine of
Napa as well as the legendary Sine Qua Non.
Quality control
Our wines are transported with the utmost care. All
wines are trucked and shipped in climate controlled
conditions which are monitored and tracked along the
journey from estate to our warehouses and on to our
customers. Our warehousing climate is also carefully
controlled and tracked at both temperature and
humidity levels.
Allocated wines
We represent a host of fine and rare wines including
Domaine de la Romanée Conti, Armand Rousseau,
Didier Dagueneau and Chateau Grillet from France,
Vega Sicilia from Ribera del Duero in Spain, Sassicaia,
Tignanello and Solaia from Tuscany in Italy as well as
Screaming Eagle and Sine Qua Non from California
are just a few examples.
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Storage & Shipping of
Wines
AS NATURE INTENDED...
We’re often asked about our storage and shipping
of wines, to what is after all a desert country, as you
naturally want to be assured that you are getting the
wines in the condition the winemakers intended.
Wine is a precious and sensitive product. Our winery
partners work hard all year in the vineyards and
wineries around the world to make good wines
and that work can easily be spoilt by careless
transportation - saving on shipping costs doesn’t sit
well with us.
We’re happy to let you know that MMI ship all our
wines in refrigerated containers all year round and
insist that our freight partners sign up to such coolchain essentials. This is a considerable and significant
addition to normal freight costs but this commitment
to quality assurance combined with our own modern
temperature-controlled warehousing facilities gives
us the peace-of-mind that we’re meeting your
demands when it comes to wine quality.
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Navigating the
Wine List
ORGANIC
Organic wine is wine made from grapes grown
in accordance with principles of organic farming,
which typically excludes the use of artificial chemical
fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides and herbicides.The
legal definition of organic wine varies from country
to country. The primary difference in the way that
organic wine is defined relates to the use (or non use)
of preservatives during the wine-making process.
BIO-DYNAMIC
The practice of biodynamics in viticulture (grape
growing) has become popular in recent years in
many growing regions. A number of very highend, high-profile growers have converted recently
to biodynamic practices. Many of the top estates
in France, including Maison Chapoutier in the
with modern agro-ecology, but includes ethicalspiritual considerations. This type of viticulture
views the farm as a cohesive, interconnected living
system. Critics acknowledge the high quality of
biodynamic wines, but question whether many of
the improvements in vineyard health and wine taste
would have happened anyway if organic farming
were used, without the mysticism and increased
effort involved in biodynamics – we invite you to
see for yourself!!
NEW
We’ve added 120 new wines to the selection this
year from places as far afield as Tasmania to the
slightly closer Nandi Hills in India. Look out for the
NEW sign in Australia, Italy, Provence, India, France,
Austria, South Africa and many more.
Rhone Valley and Domaine Zind-Humbrecht in
Alsace follow biodynamic viticulture. Currently,
for a wine to be labeled “biodynamic” it has to
meet the stringent standards laid down by the
Demeter Association, which is an internationally
recognized certifying body. As a practical method
of farming, biodynamics embodies the ideal of
ever-increasing ecological self-sufficiency just as
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CHAPTER I
CHAMPAGNE
CHAMPAGNE
No other wine region conjures such emotion as this
cool, corner of North East France. Much of the region
is fairly flat and featureless arable land but an outcrop
of chalk hills, an accident of geology close to the
ancient cathedral city of Reims has made Champagne
a household name around the world.
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The word itself lends a sense of luxury,
extravagance and celebration and it
is this emotive response that we buy
into, along with the wine inside every
time we uncork a bottle.
The word itself lends a sense of luxury, extravagance
and celebration and it is this emotive response that
we buy into, along with the wine inside every time we
uncork a bottle.
however there is a huge variety of styles and flavours
depending on vineyard, grape varietal make up and
wine making. Our portfolio of Champagnes comprises
the world’s most highly sought after brands and a
superb range of styles.
The wines themselves are made in a slow, labour
intensive process in which time is the key component
transforming light, dry whites into rich, complex
and delicately sparkling wines. Within the region,
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Champagne
| France
The world’s most loved Champagne! The most fabulous story
in Champagne since 1743, Moët & Chandon is the symbol
of Glamour, Success, Grandeur & Generosity. Faithful to
the pioneering vision of Claude and Jean-Rémy Moët, who
created the world’s first international luxury brand, Moët &
Chandon has been sharing the magic of Champagne with the
world ever since.
www.moet.com
Moët Impérial
AED
295 | 0830
Moët Impérial | 37.5cl
AED
165 | 083612
Moët Impérial | 1.5L
AED
619 | 08313
Moët Impérial | 3L
AED
1,850 | 7163
Moët Impérial | 6L
AED
3,750 | 7162
Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage
AED
415 | 5139603
Nectar Impérial
AED
315 | 86396
Moët Rosé Impérial
AED
380 | 6420
Moët Rosé Impérial | 1.5L
AED
798 | 89743
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Champagne
| France
The Trendy Chic Champagne. In 1805, Madame Clicquot, a young
widow of 27 years, took over the reins of the House founded in
Reims in 1772 and became one of the first business women in
history. Audacious and visionary, she made her Champagne known
to the world. Clicquot is the quintessence of elegance, passion and
audacity, a thrilling paradox between heritage & prestige and a
rule-breaking innovative attitude.
www.veuve-clicquot.com
Yellow Label
AED
320 | 08406
Yellow Label | 37.5cl
AED
175 | 345612
Yellow Label | 1.5L
AED
680 | 87823
Vintage Réserve
AED
410 | 51526
La Grande Dame
AED
1,100 | 30700
Veuve Clicquot Rosé
AED
375 | 84796
Vintage Rosé
AED
485 | 08416
La Grande Dame Rosé
AED
Prices are subject to municipality tax. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated.
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Champagne
| France
The Oldest Champagne House. The House of Ruinart is unlike any
other. It was the first established Champagne House founded by
1729 by Nicolas Ruinart, realizing the ambition of his uncle of Dom
Thierry Ruinart, who had foreseen the potential of sparkling wine
at the beginning of the century. The Chardonnay is the very soul of
Ruinart. The grape, mainly harvested from the Côte des Blancs and
Montagne de Reims terroirs, is at the heart of all the Ruinart cuvées.
www.ruinart.com
R de Ruinart Brut
AED
325 | 85216
R de Ruinart Brut | 37.5cl
AED
199 | 8590
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs
AED
410 | 85246
Ruinart Rosé
AED
410 | 85236
Ruinart Rosé | 1.5L
AED
905 | 85233
The Luxury Champagne. Dom Pérignon is luxury champagne,
inspired from the work of the mythical creator of Champagne, the
Benedictine monk, Dom Pérignon, in the 17th century, who pursued
throughout his life one goal: to create the best wine in the world.
After years of work, Dom Pérignon is said to have announced : ‘I
am drinking stars’. His wine reached the table of Louis XIV: luxury
Dom Pérignon
champagne was born. As Cellar Master at the Abbey of Hautvillers,
and thanks to his extraordinary contribution to a whole region, Dom
Pérignon is recognised as being the creator of Champagne. Dom
Pérignon makes only vintage wines. Only an outstanding harvest is
worthy of Dom Pérignon vintage champagne.
www.domperignon.com
AED
940 | 0810600
2,500 | 5142398
Dom Pérignon Rosé
AED
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Champagne
| France
Billecart-Salmon epitomises elegance and class. A Maison which
has always enjoyed a fine reputation has, in recent years stepped
up to another level. The seventh generation family owned maison
produces a range comprising exemplary Brut NV, Rosé and Blanc
de Blancs expressions and two iconic vintage wines; Cuvee Nicolas
Billecart and Cuvee Elisabeth Salmon. All seamlessly meld vivacity,
elegance and power.
www.champagne-billecart.fr
Brut Reserve
AED
330 | E0001
Brut Reserve | 37.5cl
AED
190 | E0002
Brut Reserve | 1.5L
AED
600 | E0003
Brut Reserve | 3L
AED
1,500 | E0268
Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru
AED
450 | E0006
Cuvée Nicolas Francois
AED
550 | E000796
Brut Rosé
AED
410 | E0004
Brut Rosé | 37.5cl
AED
225 | E0275
Brut Rosé | 1.5L
AED
850 | E0005
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Sparkling Wines
COUNTRY
WINE ESTATE
WINE NAME
PRICE
Australia
Jacob's Creek
Sparkling Pinot Noir-Chardonnay Piccolo | 20cl
AED 21
7737
Chile
Valdivieso
Charmat Brut
AED 39
101676
France
Patriarche
Pol Remy Brut NV
AED 38
16923
South Africa
Nederburg
Premiére Cuvée Brut
AED 38
10644
Australia
de Bortoli
dB Family Selection Sparkling
AED 38
11944
South Africa
J.C. Le Roux
Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc
AED 41
12145
Chile
Casillero del Diablo
Brut Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley
AED
44
15270
USA
E&J Gallo
André Brut
AED
41
8541
Portugal
Mateus
Sparkling Brut
AED 47
14777
Portugal
Mateus
Sparkling Demi Sec
AED 47
14779
Australia
Casella
[yellow tail] Bubbles
AED
47
12007
Italy
Zonin
Prosecco Brut DOC
AED 55
87416
Italy
Scavi and Ray
Sprizzione RTD
AED 55
12986
Italy
Scavi and Ray
Hugo RTD
AED 55
13832
New Zealand
Lindauer
Sparkling Sauvignon
AED 57
13153
New Zealand
Lindauer
Brut NV
AED 57
13151
Italy
Cossetti
Moscato d'Asti DOCG
AED 57
13372
Australia
Jacob's Creek
Sparkling Chardonnay/Pinot Noir
AED 59
77396
France
Patriarche
Veuve du Vernay Brut NV
AED 59
16921
Italy
Scavi and Ray
Prosecco DOC
AED 64
12985
Spain
Freixenet
Cordon Negro, Cava DO
AED 64
3063
Italy
Martini
Asti Spumante DOCG
AED 67
14412
Italy
Martini
Sparkling Brut
AED 64
14410
Italy
San Simone
Prosecco Frizzante DOC
AED 69
15132
CODE
WHITE
Prices are subject to municipality tax where applicable. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated.
NEW
NEW
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Sparkling Wines
COUNTRY
WINE ESTATE
WINE NAME
PRICE
Italy
Martini
Prosecco DOC
AED 64
14610
Italy
Cinzano
Asti Spumante DOCG
AED 80
15906
Italy
Zonin
Prestige Prosecco DOC
AED 78
17600
Italy
San Simone
Prosecco Spumante 'Il Concerto' DOC
AED 79
15133
South Africa
Pongracz
Pongracz NV Method Cap Classique
AED 77
11341
Italy
Col de'Salici
Prosecco Valdobbiadene Spumante DOCG
AED 87
75886
Italy
Gancia
Pinot di Pinot Brut
AED 82
15233
New Zealand
Oyster Bay
Brut
AED 99
14397
Argentina
Domaine Chandon
Chandon Brut
AED 120
11581
Italy
Zonin
Prosecco, Magnum | 150cl
NEW
AED 120
17599
Spain
Freixenet
Cordon Negro Cava | 150cl
NEW
AED 130
106906
Australia
Petaluma
Croser NV
AED
150
13161
Spain
Gramona
Gramona Imperial Cava DO
AED 165
15032
Australia
Petaluma
Croser Vintage 2008
AED
175
13162
Italy
Gancia
Asti Millesimato Cuvee 24 Metodo DOCG Classico
AED 210
15232
Italy
Bellavista
Franciacorta Cuvée Brut DOCG
AED 210
15229
Italy
Bellavista
Franciacorta Grand Cuvée Vintage DOCG
AED 270
15231
Australia
Jacob's Creek
Sparkling Rosé Piccolo | 20cl
AED 21
Chile
Valdivieso
Charmat Brut Rosé
AED
South Africa
J.C. Le Roux
La Fleurette Rosé
AED 41
USA
E&J Gallo
André Brut Rosé
AED
41
8542
Australia
Casella
[yellow tail] Bubbles Rosé
AED
47
12008
NEW
NEW
CODE
ROSÉ
39
8977
101686
12146
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Sparkling Wines
COUNTRY
WINE ESTATE
WINE NAME
New Zealand
Lindauer
Brut Rosé
AED 57
13152
Italy
Zonin
Rosé Brut Spumante
AED 59
15224
Australia
Jacob's Creek
Sparkling Rosé
AED 61
86276
Italy
Scavi and Ray
Rosato Spumante
AED 64
13488
France
Patriarche
Veuve du Vernay Rosé Brut NV
AED 69
16922
USA
Chateau Ste Michelle
Michelle Blanc de Noirs
AED 72
10319
Italy
Martini
Sparkling Rosé, Demi-Sec
AED 72
14411
Italy
Gancia
Pinot di Pinot Brut Rosé
AED 95
15234
Italy
Gancia
Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG
AED 95
15235
New Zealand
Oyster Bay
Brut Rosé
AED 99
14398
Spain
Freixenet
Elyssia Rosato
AED 100
15021
Italy
Bellavista
Franciacorta Grand Cuvée Rosé DOCG
AED 315
15230
PRICE
NEW
CODE
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CHAPTER II
ARGENTINA
Argentina is the 5th largest producer of wine in
the World. Mendoza, the most well-known area of
Argentine wine production and home to Familia
Zuccardi and most of our Argentine producers,
produces more than 60% of the country’s wine and is
the source of an even higher percentage of the total
exports. Due to the high altitude and low humidity of
the main wine producing regions, Argentine vineyards
rarely face the problems of insects, fungi, molds
and other diseases that can affect vineyards in other
SALTA
MENDOZA
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Malbec is now considered the National
Variety of Argentina and it’s very easy
to see, or taste, why. It is the perfect
variety for red meat dishes and BBQ’s,
or enjoying on its own.
countries. This allows cultivating with little or no
pesticides, enabling even organic wines to be
easily produced.
This year’s additions come from a leading winemaker
of the new generation, Sebastian Zuccardi is the
tireless head winemaker for Familia Zuccardi and its’
sister winery Santa Julia, he is ranked second in the
“TOP 10 ARGENTINE WINEMAKERS TO WATCH” by
Drinks Business. Leading the current terroir-driven
generation of Argentinean wines, Sebastian recently
launched a range of Finca wines from their best
parcels of the Uco Valley: Altamira, La Consulta,
Vista Flores… Acclaimed by all critics the Finca Piedra
Infinita 2012 received a stunning 98pt by Tim Atkins
MW, his best score for Argentinian Malbec so far
in 2015!
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Uco Valley
| Argentina
Familia Zuccardi is a family owned company based in Maipú,
Mendoza. The company started its operation in 1963 when
Alberto Zuccardi planted the first vineyard in this area and set
the foundation stone for the project. After years of hard work
and consolidated growth, Jose Alberto (Alberto’s son) started
to explore the export markets and was one of the pioneers in
changing the style of Argentine wines and adapting these to the
international markets. Zuccardi today owns over 1.000 hectares
of vineyards planted in the main producing regions of Mendoza.
This extension of land is divided in 3 major valleys: Maipú, where
the main facility is located; Santa Rosa in the east of the province
and the Uco Valley to the south with 5 vineyards: La Consulta,
Vistaflores, La Ribera, San Pablo and the magnificent ‘Altamira’.
It is in this last area precisely where Sebastian Zuccardi (third
generation) leads a new and ambitious project exploring terroir
wines and developing a new state of the art winery that will
start operating in March 2014. This facility will be exclusively for
Zuccardi’s high range wines: Q series, Zuccardi Z, Emma, Tito
and Aluvional.
www.zuccardiwines.com
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Serie A Torrontes | Screw cap
AED
56 | 12020
“Q” Chardonnay
AED
99 | 12022
Serie A Malbec
AED
56 | 12600
Serie A Bonarda
AED
56 | 12021
“Q” Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
98 | 12886
“Q” Tempranillo
AED
98 | 12778
“Q” Malbec
AED
98 | 12023
RED
Emma
AED
139 | 12781
Zeta
AED
189 | 12024
Tito
NEW |
AED
149 | 1582710
Aluvional "La Consulta"
NEW |
AED
430 | 14428
Aluvional "El Peral"
NEW |
FWL* | 15826
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Mendoza
| Argentina
Founded in the early 1990s, Santa Julia is one of the emblematic
Argentine wine trade marks, in Argentina and across the globe.
Created in honour of the only daughter of José Zuccardi, Santa
Julia represents Zuccardis commitment to achieve the highest of
quality standards; developing sustainable policies that contribute
to environmental care while being useful to the local community.
Santa Julia symbolizes care and respect for the local environment.
www.santajulia.com.ar
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Chardonnay | 37.5cl | Screw cap
AED
23 | 12892
Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
AED
36 | 12889
Torrontes | Screw cap
AED
36 | 10671
Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
36 | 10687
AED
36 | 10672
Malbec | 37.5cl | Screw cap
AED
23 | 12891
Malbec | Screw cap
AED
36 | 10673
Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap
AED
36 | 10674
“Reserva” Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
49 | 12888
“Reserva” Malbec
AED
49 | 12887
Magna
AED
79 | 12890
ROSÉ
Syrah Rosé | Screw cap | Organic
RED
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Mendoza
| Argentina
Fuzion embodies life in Argentina: Sophistication, history, diversity
and culture. The quality of Fuzion begins in the vineyard, where
the team search for grapes with the perfect balance of freshness,
ripeness and concentration. These come from a selected group
of producers situated in different areas of Mendoza. Fuzion is a
wine that brings together Argentina’s rich culture that is a unique
expression of the old and new world, a Fuzion.
www.fuzionwines.com
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Chenin Blanc - Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
33 | 11577
“Alta” Torrontes-Pinot Grigio | Screw cap
AED
45 | 12883
Shiraz - Malbec | Screw cap
AED
33 | 11578
Shiraz - Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap
AED
33 | 12885
“Alta” Reserva Malbec | Screw cap
AED
45 | 12884
RED
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Mendoza
| Argentina
Founded in 1996 by Vina Concha y Toro, Trivento Bodegas y
Vinedos produce the Trivento range of wines under their own
label. The company has created an ample portfolio of wines
distinguished for preserving the character of the Mendozan terroir.
New to the MMI portfolio, our initial selection from the range
comprises several styles of wine, all which have received numerous
recognitions at international contests and in wine industry
publications. In their short lifespan to date, Trivento has become
the most diversely distributed Argentine wine brand in the world.
www.trivento.com
WHITE
"Mixtus" - Chardonnay-Torrontes | Screw cap
AED
35 | 15451
"Reserve" - Torrontes | Screw cap
AED
50 | 15455
"Reserve" - Chardonnay
AED
50 | 15456
"Mixtus" - Cabernet-Merlot | Screw cap
AED
35 | 15448
"Mixtus" - Shiraz-Malbec | Screw cap
AED
35 | 15449
"Mixtus" - Merlot-Malbec | Screw cap
AED
35 | 15450
"Reserve" - Malbec
AED
50 | 15452
"Reserve" - Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
50 | 15453
"Reserve" - Syrah
AED
50 | 15454
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Luján de Coyo
| Argentina
Viña Cobos’ wines are the result of a dream shared and inspired
by the passion of the enologist Paul Hobbs, and his two Argentine
partners, Andrea Marchiori and Luis Barraud.Viña Cobos’ inaugural
harvest was in 1999, year of the first Cobos Malbec winemaking.
The Felino wines exhibit intense fruit, lively acidity, and smooth,
well balanced tannins. The Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
and Malbec are vibrant and mouth-filling wines. The Bramare
Appellation wines are produced from a thorough selection of
various vineyards located in Lujan de Cuyo and in the Uco Valley,
and highlight the authentic characteristics from each region. The
flagship Cobos wines are produced only in harvests of exceptional
quality. Cobos Malbec and Volturno reveal concentration, elegance
and, likewise, they are intensely deep and of an exquisite balance.
www.vinacobos.com
WHITE
Felino Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
75 | 13521
Felino Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
75 | 13520
Felino Malbec
AED
75 | 13519
RED
Bramare “Luyan de Cuyo” Malbec
AED
195 | 12804
Bramare “Luyan de Cuyo” Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
195 | 13523
VD “Rebon Vineyard” Malbec
AED 270
| 13524
Cobos Malbec
FWL* | 13569
Cobos Volturno
FWL* | 13570
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Uco Valley
| Argentina
Achaval-Ferrer is a winery of extreme quality, focused on the
production of excellent quality red wines, which are of superior
character and style, belonging to the great wines of the world.
Selecting the best combination of soil, weather and vine stock, in
addition to the best wine making process, allows us to discover
the soul of the wine. From the careful vineyard management to
the bottling, Achaval Ferrer incorporate technology to enhance
the whole process. These are superb wines fit to grace any fine
wine selection and are rightly getting noticed by the world’s wine
press and aficionados.
www.achaval-ferrer.com
RED
Malbec
AED
105 | 1279910
Quimera
AED
210 | 1280010
Altamira
AED
510 | 12801
Bella Vista
AED
520 | 12802
Finca Mirador
AED
520 | 12803
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Salta
| Argentina
Founded in 1831, Bodega Colomé is one of the oldest wineries
in Argentina. Located in the Upper Calchaquí Valleys in Salta,
home to the world’s highest vineyards, sitting between 2300 and
3111 meters above sea level and to the exquisite boutique hotel
Estancia Colomé. The breathtaking views and the vast expanses of
untouched terrain make Colomé one of the jewels in the crown of
Hess Family Estates, a family-run business made up of 7 wineries
across the world.
www.bodegacolome.com
WHITE
Torrontes
AED
69 | 108436
RED
Malbec
AED
125 | 108446
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Tunuyan
| Argentina
“CDL 7” is a fine wine from Argentina created, signed and
promoted by Michel Rolland, the world-renowned and highly
innovative French winemaker. Michel Rolland encountered
Argentina in 1988. He was immediately captivated by the country:
its atmosphere, the people, the beauty of its landscape, its culture
but also its fantastic vine-growing potential. Michel Rolland
became very quickly convinced that Argentina offered all the
necessary conditions for the production of a truly great wine: - Its
location with respect to the Andes makes it possible to juggle
with altitude and thus to offset the climate in an essentially sunny
country. With Michel Rolland were 6 other investors and wine
enthusiasts , they decided to share the ‘Campo’ of 850 ha divided
into 7 plots and to undertake the challenge committed to a unique,
innovative concept: Clos de los Siete. Clos de los Siete is the result
of the production from those properties whereby everything
possible is done to succeed. Each parcel will inevitably bring its own
personality, and will come together in the unique blending of the
wine, to offer the best expression of this great terroir.
www.clos7.com.ar
RED
Clos de Los Siete
AED
145 | E023205-6
Clos de Los Siete | 1.5L
AED
289 | 12255
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Luján de Coyo
| Argentina
Terrazas de los Andes is the number one landowner in Vistalba,
the world’s top Malbec district. The winemaking team at Terrazas
de los Andes personifies the expression savoir-faire. The ultimate
expertise. The kind of knowing that cannot be taught. Using their
intuition and feeling on a daily basis, they carve out the quality,
style and evolution of Terrazas de Los Andes wines and vineyards.
Frenchmen and Argentinians alike united by their craftsmanship
and understanding of high-altitude winemaking. Taste what
happens when passion and savoir-faire collide. Both are as
fundamental to winemaking as the vines themselves.
www.terrazasdelosandes.com
WHITE
Reserva Chardonnay
AED
105 | E038604-6
RED
Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
80 | E038205-6
Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
105 | E038503-6
Reserva Malbec
AED
115 | E038704-6
Afincado Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
260 | E0389
Afincado Malbec
AED
260 | E0388
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Mendoza
| Argentina
This joint venture between Terrazas de Los Andes and St.-Emilion
A-listed Chateau Cheval Blanc has made a strong case for being
one of Argentina’s top reds. The style of the wine has evolved
and now combines the elegance, fine tannins and structure of
Cabernet Sauvignon with the Argentina spice and ripeness of oldvine ungrafted Malbec.
www.chevaldesandes.com
RED
Cheval des Andes
Established by Moet & Chandon, this is one of the most important
wine facilities in the Yarra Valley. The grandest champagne house
of them all recognizes the quality of traditonal method sparkling
wine made possible in this cool climate. The excellent value
FWL* | E0233
sparkling wine under the Domaine Chandon label shows a full
understanding of what terroir can bring.
www.chandon.com
SPARKLING
Chandon Brut
AED
120 | 74576
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THE DE BORTOLI FAMILY
CHAPTER III
AUSTRALIA
• New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania
• South Australia
• Western Australia
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
NEW SOUTH WALES
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
VICTORIA
TASMANIA
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CHAPTER IV
NEW SOUTH WALES,
VICTORIA & TASMANIA
Although, well known and loved in Australia the wine
regions of Victoria have not gained the international
recognition of their counterparts in South and
Western Australia. From cooler climates Victoria’s
wines are generally more restrained and savoury;
characteristics which are now making them enticing
prospects for restaurants looking for food friendly
styles. From the Yarra Valley come the Burgundy
inspired wines of de Bortoli and, to be added to
NEW SOUTH WALES
VICTORIA
TASMANIA
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From cooler climates Victoria’s
wines are generally more
restrained and savoury;
characteristics which are now
making them enticing prospects
for restaurants looking for food
friendly styles.
our portfolio in May the iconic wines of Yarra
Yerring. These established names are joined by the
extraordinary wines of Jamsheed, William Downie
and Thousand Candles. We have also added to our
Tasmanian selection with a stunning Chardonnay and
Pinot Noir pair from the Tolpuddle vineyard in the
Coal River Valley – a site revered within Australian
winemaking circles but until its recent acquisition
by Michael Hill Smith and Martin Shaw blended into
some of Australia’s best multiregional wines.
Following the challenges of a cool and damp 2011
vintage across much of the region, 2012 and 2013
delivered near perfect conditions with outstanding
wines widely produced. Tasting these wines may just
change your opinions of how Australian wines should
taste altogether.
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Riverina & Yarra Valley
| New South Wales and Victoria
At De Bortoli, the mantra that “ it’s harder to do nothing” prevails.
“It’s about nurturing the finest sites, finding the parts of the
vineyard that are pulling down the real quality of the blend. That
comes down to understanding the soil you’re cultivating.” The
result? Delicate wines that speak of a place, rather than a process.
www.debortoli.com.au
SPARKLING
dB Family Selection Sparkling
AED
38 | 11944
dB Family Selection Pinot Grigio | Screw cap
AED
38 | 11888
dB Family Selection Semillon-Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
38 | 9856
Deen Vat 2 Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
AED
60 | 98596
Windy Peak Unoaked Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
70 | 15320
Windy Peak Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon | Screw cap
AED
70 | 15321
La Boheme ‘Act Three’ Pinot Gris & Friends | Screw cap
AED
92 | 15322
WHITE
Gulf Station Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
120 | 106246
Gulf Station Pinot Grigio | Screw cap
AED
120 | 106256
Yarra Valley Estate Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
AED
145 | 12622
Yarra Valley Estate Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
145 | 12620
ROSÉ
dB Family Selection Rosé | Screw cap
AED
37 | 11906
La Boheme ‘Act Two’ Dry Pinot Rosé | Screw cap
AED
92 | 15323
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Riverina & Yarra Valley
| New South Wales and Victoria
RED
dB Family Selection Shiraz-Cabernet | Screw cap
AED
38 | 9857
dB Family Selection Cabernet-Merlot | Screw cap
AED
38 | 9858
Deen Vat 1 Petite Sirah | Screw cap
AED
60 | 98606
Windy Peak Pinot Noir | Screw cap
AED
70 | 98616
Gulf Station Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap
AED
120 | 106266
Yarra Valley Pinot Noir | Screw cap
AED
145 | 12621
Noble One, Botrytis Semillon | 37.5cl
AED
139 | 9863
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Murray-Darling & Geelong
| Victoria
Littore Family Wines is a 100% family owned enterprise and family
values suffuse everything from viticulture to winemaking. The
winemaking philosophy is one of precision and passion. Their
dedicated wine-making team takes pride in delivering wines that
are made with the consumer in mind, working closely with the
trade to develop wines that are both modern and relevant.
www.littorewines.com.au
WHITE
Jindalee Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
AED
36 | 87516
Jindalee Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
36 | 87526
Jindalee Pinot Grigio | Screw cap
AED
36 | 98936
Jindalee Shiraz | Screw cap
AED
36 | 87536
Jindalee Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap
AED
36 | 98946
RED
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Murray-Darling
| New South Wales
[yellow tail] is everything a great wine should be; fresh, vibrant,
full of flavour and bursting with personality. The finest fruit from
the major wine regions in Australia are sourced and transformed
into high-quality, consistent, approachable wines that are perfect
for a variety of occasions. The brand is based on the belief that
great wine should be great fun too, without the pretentiousness
associated with complicated wine rules. Its worldwide success is an
unprecedented phenomenon in the global wine industry. As one of
Australia’s most successful exports, more than two and a half million
glasses of [yellow tail] are enjoyed around the world each day.
www.casellawines.com
SPARKLING
[yellow tail] Bubbles
AED
47 | 12007
[yellow tail] Bubbles Rosé
AED
47 | 12008
[yellow tail] Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
48 | 8721
[yellow tail] Pinot Grigio | Screw cap
AED
48 | 9813
[yellow tail] Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
AED
48 | 14267
[yellow tail] Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap
AED
48 | 8723
[yellow tail] Shiraz | Screw cap
AED
48 | 8722
WHITE
RED
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Hunter Valley
| New South Wales
George Wyndham became the father of Australian Shiraz when
he planted the country’s first commercial shiraz vineyard in 1830.
It was here, in his vineyard and house that is now a Heritage Listed
National Trust Treasure, that he dedicated his life to creating fullflavoured wines. This proud legacy of innovation and dedication
endures at Wyndham Estate, where knowledge and experience
is built upon by each generation of winemakers. A wider range
of distinctively full-flavoured wines are crafted today. Still, Shiraz
remains the signature variety of Wyndham Estate - the birthplace of
Australian Shiraz. www.wyndhamestate.com
WHITE
Wyndham Estate Bin 777 Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
NEW |
AED
58 | 7762
Wyndham Estate Bin 222 Chardonnay | Screw cap
NEW |
AED
54 | 7743
Wyndham Estate Bin 555 Shiraz | Screw cap
NEW |
AED
58 | 8886
Wyndham Estate Bin 444 Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap
NEW |
AED
58 | 7744
Wyndham Estate Bin Cabernet 888 Sauvignon - Merlot | Screw cap
NEW |
AED
58 | 7745
RED
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Beechworth & Great Western
| Victoria
Ancient writings tell an endearing tale of Jamsheed, a Persian
king who was said to be able to see his kingdom in a cup of wine,
and whose fondness for fresh grapes lead him to store them
in jars over winter where they would inevitably spontaneously
ferment and be set aside as ‘poison’. One of King Jamsheed’s
harem, despairing of frequent migraines, chooses to commit
suicide by drinking from a poisoned jar. She wakes to find herself
miraculously cured, informs her king who is most pleased and sets
about making many jars of ‘poison’ and thus wine was discovered.
A five week vintage posting at Ridge Vineyards California turned
into a 2 year full time position for Gary Mills under the tutelage
of winemaker Paul Draper and from there Gary has worked
in Oregon and various regions within Australia. He began the
Jamsheed label in 2003 with a focus on single vineyard Syrahs and
aromatic whites from unique sites in Victoria.
www.jamsheed.com.au
RED
Jamsheed Beechworth Syrah
NEW |
AED
250 | 16639
Jamsheed Garden Gully Syrah
NEW |
AED
250 | 16638
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Yarra Valley
| Victoria
William Downie has quickly developed a reputation as one of
Australia’s finest Pinot Noir producers. The winery is based in
Gippsland in eastern Victoria and also produces wine from vineyards
in the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula. William and Rachel
founded the winery in 2003 after a chance meeting in Burgundy a
couple of years earlier. William worked both French and Australian
vintages at De Bortoli in the Yarra Valley and Maison De Bortoli,
Domaine Fourrier and Domaine Hubert Lignier in Burgundy until
2007. He is currently winemaker and general manager at Thousand
Candles in the Yarra Valley. Rachel spent several years in the
employ of American wine merchant Kermit Lynch, taking time
each year to work vintage at the likes of Noël Verset, Domaine
François Raveneau, Domaine Robert Chevillon and Le Sang des
Cailloux. Production began with a sole Yarra Valley bottling, to
which a Mornington Peninsula wine was added in 2006, joined by
Gippsland in 2008. William and Rachel now live at their 16ha mixed
farm and winery in West Gippsland with their two children.
“I have never been aspired to make the best wine possible, only the
truest wine possible…” William Downie - Winemaker
www.williamdownie.com.au
RED
William Downie Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
NEW |
AED
330 | 16636
William Downie Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir
NEW |
AED
330 | 16637
Thousand Candles
NEW |
AED
410 | 16635
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Coal River Valley
| Tasmania
Tolpuddle Vineyard was established in 1988 and took its name from
the Tolpuddle Martyrs: English convicts transported to Tasmania for
forming an agricultural union. The leader of the Martyrs, George
Loveless, served some of his sentence working on a property near
Richmond, part of which is now Tolpuddle Vineyard. The vineyard,
located in Coal River Valley in Tasmania’s southeast, is planted with
mature Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines, facing north-east and
sloping gently up from Back Tea Tree Road. The soil is light silica over
sandstone and of moderate vigour, ensuring well-balanced vines
producing grapes of great flavour and intensity. In 2006 Tolpuddle
Vineyard won the inaugural Tasmanian Vineyard of the Year award,
reflecting the performance of this unique and distinguished site.
Martin Shaw and Michael Hill Smith MW purchased the vineyard
in 2011 and are fully committed to seeing Tolpuddle Vineyard
recognised as one of Australia’s great single vineyards.
www.tolpuddlevineyard.com
WHITE
Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay | Screw cap
NEW |
AED
230 | 16757
NEW |
AED
280 | 16758
RED
Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir | Screw cap
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Derwent River Valley
| Tasmania
Established in 1974, Pipers Brook Vineyard is a pioneer and
leader in the Tasmanian wine industry. Pipers Brook wines are
entirely estate grown and bottled, and take advantage of timehonoured, traditional methods as well as advanced oenological
developments. This approach allows the utmost integrity of the
product throughout the entire process. An uncompromising
stance in regards to site selection, and a meticulous approach to
viticulture and winemaking create wines which are a distinctive
reflection of both the vineyard and region of origin.
www.kreglingerwineestates.com
WHITE
Estate Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
153 | 15324
AED
190 | 15325
RED
Estate Pinot Noir | Screw cap
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CHAPTER V
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
South Australian wine regions are undergoing a
transformation from primarily a source of simple,
multi-regional branded wines to renowned
appellations demanding presence on wine lists.
Without doubt the Barossa has forged ahead but
increasingly McLaren Vale, Clare and Adelaide Hills are
gaining deserved recognition. Each brings distinctive
styles and local hero winemakers to our portfolio;
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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South Australian wine regions
are undergoing a transformation
from primarily a source of simple,
multi-regional branded wines to
renowned appellations demanding
presence on wine lists.
d’Arenberg from McLaren Vale, Shaw and Smith
and Petaluma from Adelaide Hills, Kilikanoon from
Clare and Peter Lehmann, Turkey Flat and St Hallett
from the Barossa. To this already stellar line up we
have added the unique wines of MollyDooker in the
McLaren Vale and three of the legendary wines from
Chris Ringland in the Barossa.
South Australia was blessed with outstanding vintages
in 2012 and 2013 and a high quality, albeit more
challenging 2014.
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Barossa Valley
| South Australia
Located in the heart of Australia’s Barossa wine region, St Hallett
winery has been producing fine wines since it was established in
1944. All the fruit used in every bottle of St Hallett wine is grown
in the Barossa and over the years they have cultivated fantastic
relationships with the best growers (40+ currently) around the
Barossa and Eden Valleys to ensure access to the very best fruit
each year. Some of that fruit comes from vines over 100 years old.
www.sthallett.com.au
WHITE
Poachers Semillon-Sauvignon | Screw cap
AED
57 | 11907
Gamekeepers Shiraz | Screw cap
AED
57 | 11908
Gamekeepers Cabernet-Sauvignon | Screw cap
AED
57 | 16856
RED
Faith Shiraz | Screw cap
Blackwell Shiraz
Old Block Shiraz | Screw cap
NEW |
AED
105 | 11910
AED
150 | 16855
AED
340 | 11911
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Barossa Valley
| South Australia
“Few people become legends in their own lifetime. Peter Lehmann
is one.” James Halliday.
With the sad passing of Peter Lehmann, it’s safe to say that his
legendary status will grow and deservedly so. After just three
decades Peter Lehmann Wines are privileged to be considered
among the world’s best. A team with a blend of youth and
experience led by one of the world’s most respected winemakers,
Andrew Wigan, produce a superb range of wines from over 700
hand tended vineyards from all 14 sub regions of the Barossa.
www.peterlehmannwines.com
WHITE
Weighbridge Chardonnay | 37.5cl
AED
38 | 12143
Weighbridge Chardonnay
AED
50 | 89126
Moscato | Screw cap
AED
59 | 15192
AED
60 | 89156
Eden Valley Riesling | Screw cap
AED
79 | 89146
Weighbridge Cabernet Merlot | 37.5cl
AED
38 | 12144
Weighbridge Shiraz | Screw cap
AED
50 | 89166
Shiraz-Grenache | Screw cap
AED
59 | 8917
Clancy’s Cabernet - Merlot - Shiraz | Screw cap
AED
85 | 8918
Barossa Valley Shiraz | Screw cap
AED
87 | 89206
AED
87 | 8919
| Screw cap
RED
The Futures Shiraz
AED
144 | 89216
Mentor
AED
225 | 89226
Stonewell Shiraz
AED
335 | 89236
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Barossa Valley
| South Australia
In 1847, a young Bavarian immigrant called Johann Gramp missed
the wine he used to drink in his home land. Instead of changing
his habits, he decided to start growing grapes and attempt to
make the wine himself. It was a way of adapting to a new country,
but still staying true to his character. Jacob's Creek remains one of
the most well known, trusted and enjoyed Australian wines around
the world. It delivers fresh, elegant and great tasting wines that
show true varietal character. www.jacobscreek.com
SPARKLING
Jacob's Creek Sparkling Pinot Noir-Chardonnay Piccolo | 20cl
AED
21 | 7737
Jacob's Creek Sparkling Rosé Piccolo | 20cl
AED
21 | 8977
Jacob's Creek Sparkling Chardonnay - Pinot Noir
AED
59 | 77396
Jacob's Creek Sparkling Rosé
AED
61 | 86276
Jacob's Creek Pinot Grigio | Screw cap
AED
52 | 122245
Jacob's Creek Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
AED
52 | 12857
Jacob's Creek Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
54 | 7738
Jacob's Creek Reserve Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
AED
76 | 16647
Jacob's Creek Reserve Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
76 | 7740
AED
54 | 8409
AED
52 | 7742
AED
52 | 7739
AED
77 | 7741
WHITE
ROSE
Jacob's Creek Shiraz Rosé | Screw cap
WHITE
Jacob's Creek Shiraz Cabernet | Screw cap
Jacob's Creek Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap
Jacob's Creek Reserve Shiraz | Screw cap
NEW |
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Barossa Valley
| South Australia
Turkey Flat is a family owned and operated winery based in the
heart of the Barossa Valley. The winery takes its name from the
large flocks of native bush turkeys (Australian Bustards) found on
the Bethany Estate at the time of settlement in the late 1840’s.
Turkey Flat’s wines speak sensitively of their origin, not just of
‘the Barossa’ but of each of the three very different sub-regions
their vineyards are situated in. A great deal of research has been
undertaken to manage vine vigour, controlling shoot growth as
well as shoot and bunch thinning in order to reduce yields. The
wines presented here are perfect expressions of how well Rhone
varietals can work in the Barossa, and the now iconic Turkey Flat
Rosé exhibits the outstanding quality strived for by the winery.
www.turkeyflat.com.au
WHITE
Butchers Block White | Screw cap
AED
90 | E057904-6
AED
81 | 98926
AED
95 | E058104-6
ROSÉ
Rosé | Screw cap
RED
Butchers Block Red | Screw cap
Mourvedre | Screw cap
AED
160 | 12336
Shiraz | Screw cap
AED
220 | 12337
AED
149 | 12338
FORTIFIED
Flat Pedro Ximenez | 37.5cl
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Barossa Valley
| South Australia
One of Australia’s leading wineries, Torbreck Vintners was
founded by David Powell in 1994. He affectionately named his
winery “Torbreck” after a forest in Scotland where he worked as
a lumberjack. Torbreck produces wines exclusively from the most
revered vineyards in the Barossa Valley, home to some of the
oldest vines and clonal material in the world, thanks to its freedom
from Phylloxera. Red wines are produced from the classic Barossa
varieties: Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro, using manual, traditional
methods and are complemented by white wines produced from
Semillon, Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne. Since the beginning,
the wines have been praised effusively by the world’s leading wine
critics, journalists and opinion leaders and are represented on the
lists of the world’s best restaurants.
www.torbreck.com
WHITE
Woodcutters Semillon | Screw cap
AED
125 | E0294
Woodcutters Shiraz | Screw cap
AED
145 | E0295
Juveniles Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre | Screw cap
AED
145 | 10703
The Struie Shiraz
AED
320 | E0297
The Factor Shiraz
AED
670 | 1353407
The Descendant Shiraz Viognier
AED
730 | 107946
RED
Runrig Shiraz Viognier
The Laird Shiraz
AED
1,500 | E029804
FWL* | 1353306
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Barossa Valley
| South Australia
North Barossa Vintners is a collaboration of Adrian Hoffmann,
Chris Ringland, John Hughes and Nathan Burley. All of which
come from various winemaking and viticulture backgrounds.
Grapes are sourced from old vines, situated at Ebenezer, in the
Northern Barossa Valley.
Chris Ringland – Winemaker:
‘To sustainably manage the vines, less is better. I don’t disturb
the soil with tillage. I prune the vines hard and feed them gently
during the growing season with a spray of natural nutrients.
As soon as the grapes begin to colour, the entire vineyard is
covered with bird net, to prevent damage to the fruit and to
enable it to achieve full ripeness in pristine condition.” The
CR Shiraz has become one of Australia’s most sought after
affordable premium wines. This clever vineyard selection and
blending of shiraz from Northern Barossa vineyards creates this
magnificent wine.
www.chrisringland.com
RED
Chris Ringland CR Barossa Shiraz*
NEW |
AED
130 | 1721312
Chris Ringland North Barossa Vintners Shiraz*
NEW |
AED
200 | 1729310
Chris Ringland Barossa Ranges Shiraz
NEW |
FWL* | 1721406
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Adelaide Hills
| South Australia
Shaw + Smith began over a long lunch in 1989 when cousins
Martin Shaw and Michael Hill Smith decided to realise a long
held dream to make wine together. They specialise in exciting
and refined styles, from varieties that perform particularly well
in the cool-climate Adelaide Hills, namely Sauvignon Blanc, M3
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz. Their Sauvignon Blanc is widely
recognised as the finest produced in Australia, a beautifully elegant
wine, balancing exotic fruit richness with a racy acidity. Michael
and Martin have recently acquired the superb Tolpuddle Vineyard
in the Coal River area of Tasmania.
www.shawandsmith.com
WHITE
AED
115 | 9516
M3 Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
168 | 91186
AED
160 | 103456
RED
Shiraz | Screw cap
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Adelaide Hills
| South Australia
Petaluma is built upon the old-world belief of planting the right
varieties for the individual vineyards in a specific wine region. The
wines of Petaluma are a singular exploration of this founding
belief. Winemaker Andrew Hardy has a strong conviction of the
merit and lineage of wines created from one provenance. True to
the philosophy Andrew sees Petaluma’s role as ‘custodians of the
vineyards.’ With intuitive handling from the first hand pick in the
vineyard, the Petaluma, team adhere to meticulous winemaking
standards while responding to what the vintage offers up. No predetermined formula: just over 30 years of experience, thoughtful
winemaking and a deep understanding of Petaluma’s great
vineyards in the Adelaide Hills, Coonawarra and Clare Valley.
www.petaluma.com.au
SPARKLING
Croser NV
AED
150 | 13161
Croser Vintage 2008
AED
175 | 13162
WHITE
Hanlin Hill Riesling | Screw cap
AED
97 | 13158
Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
160 | 13159
Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
625 | 13288
AED
300 | 13160
RED
Coonawarra Red | Screw cap
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Adelaide Hills & Wrattonbully
| South Australia
Tapanappa (roughly translating from the local indigenous language
to ‘stick to the path’) is a partnership between three great wine
making families, spanning the Old and New World; The Croser
family, founders of Petaluma, Bollinger (no introduction needed),
and the Cazes (owners of Chateau Lynch-Bages). Their goal
remains the same now as it was at the inception of Tapanappa
over ten years ago – to produce truly outstanding single vineyard
wines from extraordinary sites in South Australia. One is hard
pushed to find finer expressions of terroir than the Tiers Vineyard
Chardonnay and the Whalebone Vineyard Cabernet-Shiraz.
www.tapanappawines.com.au
WHITE
Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay
AED
340 | 103416
AED
350 | E0620
RED
Whalebone Cabernet-Shiraz
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McLaren Vale
| South Australia
When fourth generation, d’Arenberg custodian, Chester Osborn
took over principal winemaking responsibilities in 1984, modernity
was king in the world of winemaking. However his experiences
whilst travelling through the leading wine regions of Europe
moulded the technical skills gained at Roseworthy and, aligned
with an undeniable vision and no shortage of talent Chester was
driven to wind back the clock at d’Arenberg and revert to practises
which would not have been alien to his great grandfather almost a
century ago. D’Arenberg is all about minimal intervention in both
vineyard and winery; zero cultivation, minimal irrigation, gentle
vinification, basket pressing and reds foot trod and neither filtered
nor fined. The wines are, as a consequence, uniquely brilliant with
purity of fruit, minerality and balance their hallmark.
www.darenberg.com.au
WHITE
The Stump Jump White | Screw cap
AED
52 | 7614
The Hermit Crab Viognier-Marsanne | Screw cap
AED
69 | 8756
The Olive Grove Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
67 | 7616
The Stump Jump Red | Screw cap
AED
52 | 7615
The Custodian Grenache | Screw cap
AED
82 | 8757
The Footbolt Shiraz | Screw cap
AED
82 | 7617
RED
The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-Viognier | Screw cap
AED
115 | 78926
The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
270 | 78946
The Ironstone Pressings Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvedre
AED
265 | 78956
The Dead Arm Shiraz
AED
270 | 85276
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Clare Valley
| South Australia
Winemaker Kevin Mitchell purchased the Kilikanoon property in
the heart of South Australia’s picturesque Clare Valley in 1997 with
a vision of creating his own brand. His father Mort Mitchell has
been a defining influence, having planted and lovingly tended for
decades Kilikanoon’s Golden Hillside suite of contiguous vineyards,
including the famed Mort’s Block, home to Kilikanoon flagship
wines like Oracle Shiraz and Mort’s Block Riesling. In their short
history Kilikanoon has quickly garnered accolades from around the
World. Robert Parker recently described the property in rapturous
tones; ‘This is one of the most brilliantly run wineries in Australia’.
In 2013 Kilikanoon was named ‘Winery of the Year’ in James
Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion.
www.kilikanoon.com.au
WHITE
Mort’s Block Riesling | Screw cap
AED
120 | 13195
RED
Killerman’s Run Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap
AED
99 | 13193
Killerman’s Run Shiraz | Screw cap
AED
99 | 13194
Blocks Road Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap
AED
155 | 1319209
Covenant Shiraz | Screw cap
AED
215 | 1319109
Oracle Shiraz | Screw cap
AED
350 | 1319009
Attunga 1865 Shiraz
AED
995 | 1318909
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McLaren Vale
| South Australia
Mollydooker is Aussie for left-hander. The winery and vineyards are
located in the beautiful McLaren Vale region of South Australia.
Left-handed winemakers Sarah and Sparky Marquis met at
winemaking college in 1987 where they started their unique
Marquis Vineyard Watering Programme TM, which produces grapes
with exceptional colour and flavour, and the Marquis Fruit Weight
TM in their wines. Together they have been McLaren Vale Bushing
King and Queen three times, Australian White Winemakers of the
Year, Australian Boutique Winemakers of the Year and Australian
Winemakers of the Year. Five of their wines have been rated 99
points by Robert Parker of Wine Advocate, the Lefty wines twice
in his Best Value Wines in the World, and are among his Top Wine
Personalities of the World. Carnival of Love has been in Wine
Spectator’s Top Ten Wines in the World three times; with the 2012
Carnival of Love awarded #2 Wine in the World.
www.mollydookerwines.comd
RED
Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz | Screw cap
NEW |
AED
210 | 17140
Carnival of Love Shiraz | Screw cap
NEW |
AED
330 | 17141
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CHAPTER VI
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
No major wine producing region in Australia, and
arguably the New World delivers such generally
high quality wines as Western Australia. For most,
wine country in this vast territory is synonymous
with Margaret River and this small tongue of land
jutting into the Indian and Southern Oceans remains
a benchmark of quality for Cabernet Sauvignon,
Semillon – Sauvignon Blanc blends and Chardonnay
based wines. Our Margaret River selection has never
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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No major wine producing
region in Australia, and
arguably the New World
delivers such generally
high quality wines as
Western Australia.
been stronger with Cape Mentelle, Stella Bella, Peccavi
and Pierro.
Vintages are generally extremely good in Western
Australia – 2012 and 2013 were no exception.
Beyond Margaret River the sub-regions of the
Great Southern are beginning to emerge on the
international stage; Mount Barker, Frankland River,
Pemberton and the lyrically named Porongurups. In
the coming months we will add the excellent wines
of Larry Cherubino to our existing Great Southern
producers; Howard Park and Plantagenet.
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Margaret River
| Western Australia
Cape Mentelle was founded by legendary Cloudy Bay innovator
David Hohnen and his two brothers Gilles and Mark in 1970
just two years after the first vines were planted in what is
today recognized as one of the New World’s best premium
wine producing regions, Margaret River. Cape Mentelle has
remained at the forefront of Margaret River’s rise to prominence.
The estate now comprises over 150 hectares of vineyard and
produces wines of complexity and depth but always with a
vibrancy and freshness which recall the stunning coastal sites
on which the grapes are harvested. The Cabernet is one of
Australia’s finest and its pedigree well known but the SemillonSauvignon and Shiraz are equally impressive.
www.capementelle.com.au
WHITE
Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
AED
129 | E0398
Shiraz | Screw cap
AED
195 | E0400
AED
415 | E039902-6
RED
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Margaret River
| Western Australia
Stella Bella is a small boutique wine producer located in Margaret
River. This young, innovative and creative winery was founded by
Janice McDonald and Stuart Pym (who remains chief winemaker)
in 1996. Over the last 17 years Stella Bella has earned a reputation
as one of Margaret River’s best producers, challenging more
established wineries with exciting wines which always over deliver
against price.
www.stellabella.com.au
WHITE
Skuttlebutt Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon | Screw cap
AED
72 | 10421
Stella Bella Semillon Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
AED
94 | 10419
Stella Bella Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
115 | 10418
RED
Skuttlebutt Shiraz Cabernet | Screw cap
Stella Bella Cabernet Merlot | Screw cap
AED
AED
77 | 10422
130 | 10420
DESSERT
Stella Bella Pink Moscato | 37.5cl | Screw cap
AED
80 | 10423
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Margaret River
| Western Australia
Pierro is a new addition to MMI’s portfolio and a gem of a
winery. Founded in the early 1980s by one of Margaret River’s
founding winemaker doctors, Michael Peterkin. The rocky, sloping
Willyabrup site he purchased in 1979 was considered by many as
too infertile to produce wine. Almost 25 years of producing truly
outstanding wines and gaining a reputation as one of Australia’s
best boutique wineries have proven his doubters wrong. His
Chardonnay is as good as any in Australia; a tense, mineral balance
of restrained fruit and savoury oak.
www.pierro.com.au
WHITE
LTC Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
AED
128
| 13531
AED
320
| 13530
AED
160
| 13532
RED
LTcF Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot | Screw cap
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Margaret River
| Western Australia
Peccavi is a small family vineyard from Margaret River, and has
been rated the best new winery by two of the most influential
Australian wine critics. Current vintages boast gold medals in the
Decanter wine awards, two of Jeremy Oliver’s top ten Australian
wines and 5 stars from Halliday. Peccavi’s uncompromising
approach to all aspects of viticulture and winemaking is already
making waves yet the story has only begun. Peccavi Wines are
100% single vineyard, estate grown and hand picked. Peccavi
Chardonnay is 100% Gin Gin clone, all the barrels are fine French
oak sourced from the forests of Allier & Vosges and after extensive
soil mapping Peccavi is four years into a twelve year plan to bring
the most sought after clones to Western Australia.
www.peccavi-wines.com
WHITE
No Regrets Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon
| Screw cap
AED
97 | 13583
AED
199 | 13585
No Regrets Cabernet-Merlot | Screw cap
AED
110 | 13584
Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
199 | 13586
RED
| Screw cap
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Margaret River and Great Southern
| Western Australia
This vibrant family run business is imbued with passion, joie-devivre, and a genuine love for all things vinous, making them today
one of WA’s most admired and respected producers. Howard Park’s
philosophy is that premium wine can only come from excellent
fruit. Simply, they go to wherever the fruit grows best and have
become renowned for producing profound wines which deliver
a classic flavour and presence of regionality in their multi-region
wines. The MadFish story begins in the far southern reaches of
Western Australia where 15 kilometres from the quiet coastal
town of Denmark is the picturesque MadFish Bay. According to
local folklore, the bay’s tranquillity is broken when two tides meet,
resulting in schools of small fish going mad. MadFish are wines
with an emphasis on enjoyment and drinkability and are noted for
their pure, fresh and clean characteristics in which the flavour of
the fruit is the primary character.
www.burchfamilywines.com.au
WHITE
Howard Park Riesling | Screw cap
AED
120 | 8908
Howard Park Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
200 | 8909
Howard Park Leston Shiraz | Screw cap
AED
165 | 89106
Howard Park Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap
AED
350 | 89116
RED
WHITE
MadFish Unwooded Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
90 | 8904
MadFish Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon | Screw cap
AED
90 | 8905
MadFish Shiraz | Screw cap
AED
84 | 8906
MadFish Cabernet-Merlot | Screw cap
AED
95 | 890712
RED
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Mount Barker
| Western Australia
A new addition to the Western Australian portfolio, the
Plantagenet winery was founded in the late ‘60s by British
visionary Tony Smith, who found his way to the Mt Barker region,
5 hours south of Perth in Western Australia. Tony was drawn to
the region’s cooler climate and ancient free draining soils, and
later went on to establish the Great Southern region. Tony Smith
is one of the Australia’s true wine pioneers, noted especially for
the cool climate style that is so fashionable today. The region is
unique for its cooler growing climate, in particular the combination
of warm days yet very cool nights due to the influence of the
Southern Ocean. Plantagenet’s vineyards benefit from a brilliant
vineyard team with experience in their estate vineyards, some of
which are over 40 years old. The winemaking approach under
Cath Oates is focused on preserving fruit flavours through minimal
intervention, letting the regional style and vineyards shine through.
This meticulous approach to quality combined with the added
complexity gained from their mature vineyards makes Plantagenet
stand out as a world class producer.
www.plantagenetwines.com
WHITE
Samson’s Range Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
AED
52 | 15187
Lioness Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
80 | 15189
Samson’s Range Shiraz-Cabernet | Screw cap
AED
53 | 15186
Lioness Pinot Noir | Screw cap
AED
79 | 15188
RED
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CHAPTER VII
AUSTRIA
Few countries can rival Austria for the standards of
excellence it has achieved in vineyard management
(almost 100% is sustainably farmed) nor in
winemaking. It is little surprise that the results are
broadly impeccable. Although Riesling is grown here
to tremendous effect the star is Grüner Veltliner, a
grape which combines much of the charm of Riesling,
Sauvignon and Pinot Grigio in one immensely
satisfying glass of wine. The finest exponents of
KAMPTAL
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Although Riesling is grown here
to tremendous effect the star is
Grüner Veltliner, a grape which
combines much of the charm
of Riesling, Sauvignon and
Pinot Grigio in one immensely
satisfying glass of wine.
LAURENZ MOSER V
SENIOR WINEMAKER AT CAPE MENTELLE, ROBERT MANN
‘Grüner’ are found in the Kamptal and Wachau
valleys producing wines which are perfumed and
fresh in youth but age gracefully in the manner of
great Burgundies. This year we add two outstanding
Grüners from Laurenz V; the truly outstanding value
‘Friendly’ and a remarkable single vineyard, partial
barrel fermented cuvee called simply ‘FOUR’. Another
star of the Kamptal region, Weingut Bründlmayer
is an often overlooked gem in our portfolio. Their
Alte Reben (Old Vines) Grüner Veltliner is simply
outstanding and ages forever.
Both 2012 and 2013 were generally excellent vintages
with good even ripening across the country. 2014
was far more challenging with rain always a threat
around harvest. To maintain quality yields dropped
dramatically.
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Kamptal
| Austria
LAURENZ V. (Laurenz five) is the first and presumably only
producer in Austria and the world to focus entirely on Austria’s
sexy signature grape Grüner Veltliner. Five generations of the
prestigious Laurenz “Lenz” Moser family stand behind the name.
With Laurenz Maria Moser the Fifth’s twin daughters Anna and
Sophie, the 16th generation of the Moser wine family is already
well on its way. The mission of the “Grüner Men“ is to play a
leading role in establishing the Grüner Veltliner variety amongst
the premier white wines of the world. The venture was started
in 2005, and Laurenz V. now exports to 45 countries in all five
continents. The fancy and elegant wines are amongst the most
preferred Grüners internationally. Even “China goes Grüner”
already! By the way – have you ever tried Asian food with a glass
of Grüner …? Guess you should …
www.laurenzfive.com
WHITE
Friendly Grüner Veltliner | Screwcap
NEW |
Singing Grüner Veltliner | Screwcap
Charming Grüner Veltliner
FOUR Grüner Veltliner
| Screwcap
| Screwcap
NEW |
AED
75 | 12587
AED
79 | 97526
AED
140 | 08179
AED
335 | 16830
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Kamptal
| Austria
Willi Bründlmayer has become a leading figure in the domestic
fine wine scene and described as a ‘beacon of Austrian wine’ by
Jancis Robinson. In 2002 Tim Atkin MW added him to the 10
movers and shakers of the “Austrian wine world”. Brundlmayer
is an innovator and even uses Acacia barrels for the maturation of
some of his wines.
These are truly special white wines with broad mineral structures
framing pure citrus and stone fruit characters and perfectly
integrated acidity.
www.bruendlmayer.at
WHITE
Kamptaler Grüner Veltliner | Screwcap | Organic
AED
120 | E069105
Ried Steinmassel Riesling | Screwcap | Organic
AED
175 | E034604
Alte Reben Grüner Veltliner | Screwcap | Organic
AED
240 | E034703
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CHAPTER VIII
CHILE
The essence of any truly world-class wine lies in the
vine. The best wines are result of a combination of the
correct variety, planted in the right area, and managed
in the vineyard with a view to extracting the ultimate
varietal character. So how is it that year after year,
Chile produces some of the world’s purest expressions
of varietal fruit? The following 5 key factors help to
explain why…
• The influence of sea currents- The Humboldt Current
is a cold ocean current that flows 1,000 km along the
ACONCAGUA VALLEY
MAIPO VALLEY
COLCHAGUA VALEEY
CURICO VALLEY
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In soil terms Chile is not long
but wide - Chile has greater
soil diversity and climatic
difference from east to west
than from north to south.
EDUARDO CHADWICK & ROBERT MONDAVI - SENA
western coast of South America. It has a considerable
cooling influence on Chile’s climate and is responsible
for the aridity in the north. Marine air is cooled by the
current and thus is not conductive to generating rain.
• Chile’s unique geography - During the day, sea
breezes carried by the cold Humboldt Current
penetrate inland. During the night, cold air descends
from snow-covered peaks of the Andes.
• Ideal Mediterranean climate - Warm days,
cool nights, rainy winters, warm summers, low
atmospheric humidity, and broad daily temperature
differentials. A long growing season with scant rains
during harvest, a fair climate and bright sunshine
combine to create high levels of antioxidants and
flavanols in the grapes.
• In soil terms Chile is not long but wide - Chile has
greater soil diversity and climatic difference from east
to west than from north to south.
• Organics & Sustainability - Natural barriers maintain
healthy conditions and protect against pests and
diseases. Extraordinary healthy vineyards allow
organics & sustainability to come naturally in this
“Garden of Eden”. Chile has some of the largest
organic vineyards in the world.
When you combine this bounty of natural elements
with the skills and experience of the great wineries
MMI partner with, it’s easy to see why our Chilean
range of wines is in constant demand by consumers.
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Chile
In Concha y Toro, they believe that great wines are a reflection
of their origin. Their character and quality are born on the vine
so they work with dedication and respect to attain the maximum
expression of the land.Over time, Concha y Toro has identified and
developed a broad diversity of terroirs in order to create unique
wines that express their place of origin. They have today over
9,513 hectares of vines in the principal grape-growing valleys of
Chile and Argentina (including subsidiary company wineries) that
offer a wide variety of topographies, soils and micro-climates. And
following the purchase of Fetzer Vineyards (March 2011), Concha
y Toro has added 429 hectares of own and leased vineyards
in Mendocino County, California, United States. For the third
consecutive year, Concha y Toro is recognized as the “The Most
Admired Wine Brand in the World” by Drinks International, which
is concrete proof of the strong image that the company and the
brand have forged in the international wine industry.
www.conchaytoro.com
WHITE
Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc, Triangulo Vineyard, Casablanca Valley | Screw cap
AED
100 | 12877
Amelia Chardonnay, Central Valley
AED
170 | 72326
Terrunyo Block 27 Carmenère, Peumo Vineyard, Rapel Valley
AED
158 | 12878
Terrunyo Block 27 Cabernet Sauvignon, Peumo Vineyard, Rapel Valley
AED
158 | 13651
Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley
AED
395 | 72316
Gravas del Maipo Syrah, Maipo Valley
AED
600 | 12881
Carmin de Peumo Carmenère, DO Peumo, Rapel Valle
AED
690 | 108376
RED
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Chile
Its classical style expresses the character, nobility and concentration
of the grapes which have had a long history in Chile. Prize-winners
year by year, it has been ranked three times in the prestigious
ranking of the Top 100 Wines of the Year, by Wine Spectator.
www.marquesdecasaconcha.com
WHITE
Chardonnay, Limari Valley
AED
79 | 12525
Sauvignon Blanc, Limari Valley | Screw cap
AED
79 | 15263
Cabernet Sauvignon, Puento Alto Vineyard, Maipo Valley
AED
87 | 7222
Merlot, Peumo Vineyard, Rapel Valley
AED
87 | 7223
Syrah, Quinta de Maipo Vineyard, Maipo Valley
AED
87 | 9899
RED
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Chile
“At Concha y Toro (it’s winery), the best wine bottles were kept in
a locked cellar... When some of those bottles got stolen, probably
by local workers, Don Melchor (the owner) spread a rumor that
his cellar was kept by the Devil. This legends went on for years,
so when that wonderful secret wine was actually discovered,
they named it “Casillero del Diablo”. The beautiful vineyards of
Casillero del Diablo are home to some of the finest wines in the
world. But few outsiders know the dark secret that lies beneath
them. For the locals say that in the depths of the cellar lives the
Devil himself. A tale so infamous, they named the wine Casillero
del Diablo, the Devil’s Cellar.
www.casillerodeldiablo.com
SPARKLING
Brut Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley
AED
44 | 15270
Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley | 37.5cl | Screw cap
AED
26 | 792724
Reserva Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley | Screw cap
AED
44 | 7234
Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley | Screw cap
AED
44 | 12520
Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley | 37.5cl | Screw cap
AED
26 | 792624
Reserva Merlot, Rapel Valley | Screw cap
AED
44 | 7233
Reserva Carmenère, Central Valley | Screw cap
AED
44 | 12880
Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley | Screw cap
AED 44
Reserva Pinot Noir, Casablanca and Rapel Valley | Screw cap
AED
44 | 12879
Reserva Shiraz, Rapel Valley | Screw cap
AED
44 | 9898
AED
45 | 13250
WHITE
RED
| 7676
DESSERT
Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley | 37.5cl | Screw cap
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Chile
Quite simply the bestselling Chilean wine brand in the world, with
global distribution in more than 120 countries. Frontera wines
come from vineyards protected by four natural frontiers.
- North: The arid Atacama Desert
- West: The vast Pacific Ocean
- East: The imposing Andes Mountains
- South: The impressive Glaciers. Frontera is young wine by
definition, distinctive fruit expressions belonging to this wine.
It is easy to drink, close and generous. Ideal to share and an
excellent wine to be enjoyed every day.
www.fronterawines.com
WHITE
Sauvignon Blanc | 18.75cl
AED
15 | 17844
AED
30 | 14843
Moscato | Screw cap
AED
30 | 14844
AED
30 | 8494
AED
30 | 17406
Cabernet Sauvignon | 18.75cl
AED
15 | 842424
AED
30 | 8495
AED
30 | 14842
ROSÉ
Frontera Rosé | Screw cap
RED
Merlot | Screw cap
NEW |
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Curico Valley
| Chile
In 1879, Mr. Alberto Valdivieso founded “Champagne Alberto
Valdivieso S.A.”, the first sparkling wine house in Chile and South
America. Since then, Valdivieso has been the most important
sparkling wine brand in Chile, with over a 60% market share and the
distinction of being one of Chile’s most prestigious brands. In the early
1980’s, based on the reputation and experience achieved throughout
the production of sparkling wines and complemented with a new
strive and a vigorous entrepreneurial vision, Viña Valdivieso revamped
the still wines production, achieving in a short time outstanding
results, awards, consumers preference and brand development. Viña
Valdivieso is the outcome of a project of fine wines with high quality
standards. The project is supported on two strong principles:
a constant quest for excellence, and to produce different and
attractive wines through a careful selection of different grape varieties
and the best terroirs for each variety. The different grape’s origin
allows us to capture their distinct seal, and to obtain best of every
grape variety. In the cellar, our work is to reveal the quality of those
grapes in each bottle, and this takes the best techniques, the most
efficient technologies and an appropriate use of them.
www.valdiviesovineyard.com
SPARKLING
Charmat Brut
AED
39 | 101676
Charmat Brut Rosé
AED
39 | 101686
AED
42 | E021406-6
AED
42 | E0215
AED
40 | E0216
AED
42 | E021705-6
Merlot | Screw cap
AED
42 | E0218
WHITE
ROSÉ
Cabernet Rosé | Screw cap
RED
Caballo Loco
AED
185 | E022407
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Curico Valley
| Chile
In 1979, the Torres family acquired a small winery in Curic”, in the
Chilean central valley, as the first foreign company to back Chilean
vineyard production located in a unique magical landscape, at
the feet of the Andes volcanoes. Today, after almost thirty years,
those 100 hectares acquired then have turned into 445 hectares of
vineyards owned by the company itself.
www.torreschile.com
WHITE
Santa Digna Chardonnay
AED
50 | 9158
AED
47 | 95026
AED
53 | 9501
ROSÉ
Santa Digna Cabernet Rosé
RED
Santa Digna Cabernet Sauvignon
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Curico Valley
| Chile
Viña Aresti is located in Molina, in the Curico valley, 200 km south
of Santiago in the central zone of Chile. In this place afternoons
are warm and nights are cold during the ripening of the grape,
which results in a much healthier fruit, with great colour, perfect
acidity, flavor, structure and varietal characters. Slowly, and to
complement the production of original estate of Bellavista, the
vineyard has added new land close to Río Claro, Micaela, Peñaflor
and Favorita, all of which add up to 1.000 acres and a potential
number of 2.200 acres to be sowed.
www.arestichile.cl
WHITE
AED
40 | 15155
AED
40 | 15156
AED
40 | 15157
Merlot | Screw cap
AED
40 | 15158
RED
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Colchagua Valley
| Chile
Bisquertt is a family-owned Company and is currently one of the
most prestigious Chilean wineries. Its vineyards are located in the
famous Colchagua Valley, considered today as one of the best wine
regions in the world for the production of Premium wines. Viña
Bisquertt was founded in 1978 by Mr. Osvaldo Bisquertt, considered
a pioneer in Colchagua. Today the winery is 100% managed by the
Bisquertt family and the wines are produced by a team of expert
winemakers led by Joana Pereira, who is devoted to producing
fresh, well-balanced and elegant wines that truly reflects the
Colchagua terroir. Bisquertt wines are estate grown and have been
highly awarded in the most sophisticated markets in the world.
www.bisquertt.cl
WHITE
La Joya Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc
AED
60 | 15257
La Joya Gran Reserva Merlot
AED
60 | 15258
La Joya Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
60 | 15259
La Joya Gran Reserva Carmenère
AED
60 | 15260
RED
Q Clay
AED
160 | 15261
Tralca
AED
350 | 15262
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Aconcagua Valley
| Chile
Errázuriz’s philosophy is best expressed by Don Maximiano,
founder of Viña Errázuriz, who said, “From the best land, the
best wine.” As an estate winery, Viña Errázuriz strives to produce
the finest wines by controlling every stage of the winemaking
process, from grape growing in the Aconcagua, Casablanca and
Curic” valleys, to winemaking with the most natural techniques.
An emphasis is placed on the delicate handling of the wines, with
the aim of producing wines with elegance and complexity. It is his
dynamism and passion for wine that has made Errázuriz such an
internationally respected producer of quality wines. Viña Errázuriz
believes it is essential to educate about Chile and to present its
wines on the world stage in the company of the best there is. That
is why the Berlin Tasting took place, presenting Chile’s ‘terroir’
in comparison with those of Bordeaux and Tuscany and then to
show their best wines against the best from those regions and the
results were spectacular.
www.errazuriz.cl
WHITE
Sauvignon Blanc, Aconcagua Region | Screw cap
AED
54 | 98426
Max Reserva Chardonnay, Aconcagua Valley | Screw cap
AED
85 | 97916
Wild Ferment Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley | Screw cap
AED
100 | 98436
RED
Cabernet Sauvignon, Aconcagua Valley
AED
58 | 5892
Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Aconcagua Valley
AED
88 | 97926
Wild Ferment Pinot Noir, Aconcagua Valley | Screw cap
AED
100 | 98446
Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve, Aconcagua Valley
AED
340 | 83316
Kai Carmenère, Aconcagua Valley
AED
590 | 13126
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Colchagua Valley
| Chile
Caliterra was founded in 1996 as part of the Chilean wine
industry’s first joint venture between Robert Mondavi and Viña
Errázuriz. Together, Eduardo Chadwick and Robert Mondavi,
shared the dream of producing wines of the highest quality and
environmentally friendly. They were visionaries to identify the
potential of the Colchagua Valley, the valley in which Caliterra is
located. Combining the unique terroir of the Colchagua Valley,
precision agriculture and environmental protection practices,
Caliterra aims to be the # 1 Chilean sustainable Winery, leading
the consumers preferences in the premium wine segment,
working in a culture of continuous innovation to produce the
best sustainable wine of Chile.
www.caliterra.cl
WHITE
Chardonnay Reserva | Screw cap
AED
47 | 36286RS
Sauvignon Blanc Reserva | Screw cap
AED
47 | 36296RS
Merlot Reserva | Screw cap
AED
47 | 97686RS
Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva | Screw cap
AED
47 | 36306RS
Carmenère Reserva | Screw cap
AED
47 | 69356RS
Tributo ‘Single Vineyard’ Syrah
AED
75 | 13249
Tributo ‘Single Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
75 | 58906T
RED
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Maipo Valley
| Chile
Baron Philippe de Rothschild created their Chilean company
in 1997, in 2003 they acquired a state of the art production
facility benefitting from high tech equipment. Combined with
winemaking tradition the result was Escudo Rojo. Escudo Rojo,
meaning “Rothschild” is a blend of four grape varieties all grown
in the Chilean Central Valley that combine Chilean character
with Baron Philippe de Rothschild style. Escudo Rojo elegantly
combines all the best from the grape varieties from which it
is made.
www.bpdr.com
RED
Escudo Rojo
AED
75 | 75006
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Aconcagua Valley
| Chile
Guided by intuition and backed by family heritage, Eduardo
Chadwick and Robert Mondavi handcrafted a wine of distinctive
quality and character. Seña is the culmination of their wonderful
parternship and a passionate journey. Sensing a great opportunity,
Chadwick and Mondavi set a very challenging goal: Reach the
full potential of Chile’s wine country in one truly great wine.
Seña’s inaugural 1995 vintage made history as Chile’s first icon
wine, initiating a path for the high quality Chilean wines of the
future. As Chile’s first icon wine Seña needed to be internationally
recognized as a world-class wine. The route to take: BLIND JUSTICE
through the Berlin Tasting. The results of this bold challenge were
amazing. Seña was distinguished by the top wine critics as among
the world’s finest, and today Seña keeps dazzling critics and
situating Chile among the best wine producers of the world.
www.sena.cl
RED
Seña | Bio-dynamic
AED
500 | 83326
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Puento Alto
| Chile
Launched in 1998 to critical acclaim, Almaviva is the creation of
the partnership between two great names in Wine, a partnership
between the New World and the Old World. The idea was
established one year prior to release when the heads of Baron
Philippe de Rothschild in France and Concha y Toro in Chile
decided to create an exceptional wine together. Chile offers
its soil, its climate and its vineyards, while France contributes
its winemaking savoir-faire and traditions. The result is an
exceptionally complex and elegant wine.
www.almavivawinery.com
RED
Almaviva
FWL* | 89386
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CHAPTER IX
CHINA
One doesn’t need to look further than the sky high
prices for Classed Growth Bordeaux to see that China
has developed a taste for wine and with a burgeoning
middle class the demand for domestically produced
wine provides quite a commercial incentive to the
world’s best and most ambitious wine makers.
NINGXIA
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Meanwhile in a very different
region in the far North East of
the Country near the border
with Russia, an Icewine boom
is emerging.
China’s premium wine producing areas are located
in the Central West, on the fringes of the Gobi desert
where the, altitude (1,100m above sea level), dry
climate and access to water from the Yellow River
offer ideal grape growing conditions.
At Ningxia, Changyu are crafting wines worthy of
international repute.
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Ningxia and Golden Icewine Valley
| China
To complement the introduction of the Changyu red in our last
portfolio we are pleased to bring you a real gem from the northeast of China, deep in the Golden Icewine Valley where regular
freezing temperatures each winter ensure the perfect conditions
for producing quality icewines. An intense wine, this rich golden
coloured wine has a spicy honey note and a rich viscosity, with
aromas of lychee and pear. On the palate, this wine creates an
intense expression with the richness of the residual sugar coating
the palate, both of which are combined with a long lasting finish
that balances the overall flavour. Able to be stored for many
years, this wine will develop more complexity and sherry flavours,
softening the overall sweetness of the wine.
www.changyu.com.cn
RED
Cabernet Gernischt | Screwcap
AED
69 | 13489
DESSERT
Golden Diamond Icewine Vidal | 37.5cl
AED
210 | 15387
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The French still lead and remain
an essential component of any
restaurant or bar’s wine list.
CHAPTER X
FRANCE
ALSACE
• Alsace
• Bordeaux
LOIRE
BURGUNDY
• Burgundy
• Loire
• Rhône
BORDEAUX
RHÔNE
• Provence
PROVENCE
• Southern France
LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON
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CHAPTER XI
ALSACE, FRANCE
ALSACE
Located in North-East France on the border with
Germany, Alsace is a region that is often overlooked.
For the production of aromatic white wine it is
difficult to conceive of a better suited terroir; long dry
summer and autumn days, steep East and South East
facing slopes with free draining soils and cool nights
combine with a centuries old clash of German and
French cultures.
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The wines can be powerful,
textured and exotic and are
a perfect match for many
food styles.
FRANCOIS TRIMBACH
The wines from this appellation are varietally labeled,
unusual for many French appellations and aromatic
white grape varieties such as Riesling, Gewürztraminer
and Pinot Gris are the stars of the show. The wines
can be powerful, textured and exotic and are a perfect
match for many food styles. In our portfolio we are
lucky to have Domaine Trimbach sitting side by side
with Zind-Humbrecht, two of the finest producers
from this region.
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Alsace
| France
With Trimbach’s 400th anniversary on the horizon this legendary
producer’s reputation has perhaps never been so high. Winemaker
Francois Trimbach is a master of Riesling, Pinot Gris and
Gewürztraminer, honing the Domaine’s hallmark style of restraint,
balance, minerality and freshness with each vintage. Trimbach is by
no means the biggest producer in Alsace but none of their peers
are as sucessfully distributed in the world’s leading eateries.
www.maison-trimbach.com
WHITE
Pinot Blanc
AED
79 | 8775
Riesling
AED
105 | 8778
Gewürztraminer
AED
119 | 8777
Pinot Gris Reserve
AED
120 | 8776
Pinot Gris, Reserve Personelle
AED
185 | 9777
Cuvée Frederic Emile Riesling
AED
350 | 8773
Clos Sainte Hune Riesling
AED
975 | 8772
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Alsace
| France
Winegrowing is a passion that has been passed down from father
to son in the Humbrecht family since the 17th century. Domaine
Zind Humbrecht today comprises of 40 hectares of vines, spread
out over an array of different terroirs in the geological patchwork
which is the Alsatian wine region and birthplace of our noble
grape varieties.
www.zindhumbrecht.fr
WHITE
Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer
AED
110 | 1375011
Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Herrenweg De Turckheim
AED
160 | E057207
Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Herrenweg de Turckheim
AED
160 | E050007
Zind-Humbrecht Riesling 'Calcaire'
AED
190 | 1375311
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CHAPTER XII
BORDEAUX, FRANCE
It takes only a few minutes to fall in love with
Bordeaux: its magnificent architecture reflects a rich
history; its duck fat cuisine correlates the French
paradox; its geographical location near the ocean and
the Pyrenees makes it a perfect destination, but most
of all what makes the headlines is its vineyards, wines
and Châteaux…
BORDEAUX
Anchored in tradition but similarly at the top of
innovation and technology, the growths classification
of the left bank has only slightly changed since 1855,
locking them into what is the world’s oldest wine
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Anchored in tradition
but similarly at the top of
innovation and technology.
classification. The left bank is home of the gravelly
soil and larger estates which on average have 40ha of
planted vines, here is the land of St Estèphe, Pauillac,
St Julien, Margaux, Graves, Péssac-Léognan and
Cabernet Sauvignon leads the blend.
Things to look out on this years selection include
the addition of the great value Château La Croix
Chantecaille, St Emilion Grand Cru as well as the
launch of a new range of Mouton-Cadet including a
refreshing 100% Sauvignon Blanc and the “Vintage
Edition” - a homage to the brands long history.
The right bank is a whole different approach;
“Vignerons” are key here where once was considered
as being the quiet backwater of the Bordeaux region.
The vineyards are smaller, the average St Emilion
ownership is a mere 8ha, the estates are back to
human size and when questioned about the left bank,
owners often joke that their Châteaux are comparable
to small sheds from Pauillac… The earlier ripening
Merlot is the grape in the driving seat and Cabernet
Franc will often claim a fair share of the rest.
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Bordeaux
| France
Since 1933, Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA, located at Pauillac
in the Médoc, has been motivated by a constant ambition: to
make the world’s finest wines, each in its own category, whether
the châteaux wines for which it is responsible - the renowned
Château Mouton Rothschild, a First Growth, and its distinguished
lieutenants, Château Clerc Milon and Château d’Armailhac - or
branded wines, like the famous Mouton Cadet. Thanks to the
richness of its terroirs, Mouton Cadet became the first Branded
wine in the world to be granted AOC Bordeaux designation. Baron
Philippe de Rothschild SA has also exported its know-how beyond
Bordeaux: to the Pays d’Oc, with a range of varietal wines and,
more recently, Domaine de Baron’arques; to California, with Opus
One; and to Chile, with Almaviva.
www.bpdr.com
WHITE
Mouton Cadet, Bordeaux | 37.5cl
AED
41 | 9834
Mouton Cadet, Sauvignon Blanc
AED
70 | 15292
Mouton Cadet, Bordeaux
AED
74 | 3733
AED
74 | 10430
Mouton Cadet, Bordeaux | 37.5cl
AED
48 | 9833
Bordeaux
AED
58 | 3735
Mouton Cadet, Bordeaux
AED
81 | 3732
ROSÉ
Mouton Cadet Rosé
RED
Mouton Cadet 'Réserve', Vintage Edition
NEW |
AED
85 | 16750
Mouton Cadet ‘Réserve’, Bordeaux
NEW |
AED
90 | 16884
AED
95 | 98396
Mouton Cadet ‘Réserve’, Graves
Mouton Cadet ‘Réserve’, St.-Emilion
AED
121 | 98386
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Bordeaux
| France
Since 1840, Dourthe have developed over the years a distinctive
culture that can be defined by a special bond with the soil, team
spirit, good taste and an obsession with perfection. This culture
forms the foundation of the Dourthe signature style, which has
today become a benchmark in quality in Bordeaux. Grape growers
first and foremost, they adhere to an uncompromising quality
policy for all wines, and their approach is reviewed and finetuned every year. This commitment is evident at every stage of
the winemaking process, so that every single one of the wines is
a benchmark, vintage after vintage. Since it was created in 1988,
Dourthe N˚1 has become the reference Bordeaux brand. It is the
fruit of the determination, the quest for perfection and the talent
of its creators (Christophe Ollivier and Denis Dubourdieu); their
intransigence has given Dourthe N˚1 its status and has set it apart
whilst limiting its production.
www.dourthe.com
WHITE
Réserve’ Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux Blanc
AED
53 | 11879
Numéro 1’ Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux Blanc
AED
67 | 9732
AED
55 | 11878
AED
62 | 11898
Réserve’, Médoc
AED
70 | 11881
Numéro 1’, Bordeaux Rouge
AED
72 | 9733
Réserve’, Montagne St.-Emilion
AED
85 | 13597
RED
Réserve’, Bordeaux Rouge
Terrasse de La Garde, Second wine of Château La Garde, Péssac-Léognan | 37.5cl
NEW |
Terrasse de La Garde, Second wine of Château La Garde, Péssac-Léognan
AED
109 | 11897
Château Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac, Grand Cru Classé St.-Emilion
AED
180 | 1325308
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Bordeaux
| France
Mr. Jean-Pierre Moueix founded his wine merchant business
in 1937 on the Quai du Priourat in Libourne. In the 1950’s,
he consolidated his business with the acquisition of several
well-known properties. His second son, Christian, is currently
President of the family business and was recognized as “Man
of the Year” by the wine magazine Decanter in 2008. Christian
Moueix also oversees the production in several estates in SaintÉmilion and Pomerol.
www.moueix.com
RED
Bordeaux Rouge
AED
64 | 11317
Bordeaux ‘Côtes de Castillon’
AED
69 | 11781
St.- Emilion
AED
99 | 11783
Pomerol
AED
145 | 11784
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Bordeaux
| France
It’s Bordeaux that the Cazes family’s roots lie: Château LynchBages was the first estate acquired by Jean-Charles Cazes in
the late 1930’s. This Fifth Growth Bordeaux wine remains one
of the most popular and cherished brand names in Bordeaux
wine today thanks to the tireless efforts of Jean-Michel Cazes.
Nowadays, Domaines Jean-Michel Cazes include winemaking
properties located in various regions of France and worldwide.
Pauillac (Château Lynch-Bages), Saint-Estephe (Château Ormes
de Pez), Graves (Château Villa Bel-Air) and Bordeaux (Michel
Lynch), Languedoc (Domaine L’Ostal Cazes), Châteauneuf du
Pape (Domaine des Sénéchaux), Portugal (Xisto – Roquette E
Cazes) and Australia (Tapanappa). The appellations vary but
the modus operandi remains unchanged: relying on terroir and
tradition, and devoting time, expertise and perseverance in a
bid to modernise, renovate, and improve. Their commitment
and determination to create wines that truly reflect the specific
qualities of the local grape varieties remains steadfast.
www.jmcazes.com
WHITE
Michel Lynch, Bordeaux Blanc | Organic
AED
69 | 15412
Château Villa Bel-Air, Graves Blanc
AED
99 | 15410
AED
69 | 15413
RED
Michel Lynch, Bordeaux Rouge | Organic
Château Villa Bel-Air, Graves Rouge
AED
133 | 15411
Pauillac de Lynch-Bages
AED
195 | 15414
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Bordeaux
| France
Left Bank Châteaux
RED
Château Poitevin, Cru Bourgeois, Medoc
AED
94 | 13130
Haut Médoc de Giscours, Château Giscours, Haut Médoc
AED
125 | 8771
La Croix Bonis, by Château Phélan-Ségur, St-Estephe
AED
145 | 11895
Château Loudenne, Cru Bourgeois, Medoc
AED
145 | 2137
Château Patache d’Aux, Medoc
AED
139 | 850806
Margaux du Château Monbrison, Margaux
AED
170 | 11896
Château Cantemerle 5ème Cru Classé, Haut Médoc
AED
200 | 850504
Château Bernadotte, Cru Bourgeois, Haut Médoc
AED
170 | 7293
Pauillac de Lynch-Bages, Pauillac
AED
195 | 15414
Les Tourelles de Longueville, Pauillac
Sarget de Gruaud-Larose, Second wine of Château Gruaud-Larose, St-Julien
Réserve de la Comtesse, Pauillac
Château Chasse Spleen, Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, Moulis
Château Mouton-Rothschild, Premier Grand Cru Classé, Pauillac
FWL* | 807809
AED
260 | E040705
FWL* | 729206
AED
360 | 894408
FWL* | E0441
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Bordeaux
| France
Right Bank Châteaux
RED
Château de Marsan
AED
55 | 7378
Château Nardon
AED
55 | 8443
Château Grand Village
AED
75 | 13420
Château La Croix Chantecaille, St.-Emilion Grand Cru
AED
110 | 15418
Château Pierrefitte, Lalande de Pomerol
AED
129 | 9868
Château Eglise d’Armens, Grand Cru, St-Emilion
AED
128 | 8766
Château Fleur des Rouzes, Pomerol
AED
165 | 11899
Château Puy-Blanquet, Grand Cru, St-Emilion
AED
175 | 13413
Manoir de Gay, Second Wine of Château le Gay, Pomerol
AED
200 | 1341407
NEW |
Château Magdelaine, Premier Grand Cru Classé, St-Emilion
FWL* | E0605-99
Château Gazin, Pomerol
FWL* | E0707
L’Hospitalet de Gazin, Second wine of Château Gazin, Pomerol
FWL* | E0604
Château Hosanna, Pomerol
FWL* | E06100
Château La Fleur Pétrus, Pomerol
FWL* | E0608
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Bordeaux
| France
WHITE
Château de Marsan
AED
55 | 8768
Château Bonnet
AED
65 | E0066
Château Sainte Marie
AED
68 | 8769
Château Loudenne
AED
97 | 1041
Château Villa Bel-Air, Graves
AED
99 | 15410
Caillou Blanc du Château Talbot
AED
220 | 1312107
Blanc de Lynch Bages, Bordeaux Blanc
AED
320 | 10491610
ROSÉ
Château de Marsan
AED
50 | 8767
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Sauternes
| France
DESSERT
Château Le Juge | 37.5cl
AED
76 | 13415
Château Armajan des Ormes | 37.5cl
AED
105 | 6909
Château Armajan des Ormes
AED
199 | 9560
Château Suduiraut, Premier Cru Classé | 37.5cl
FWL* | 102936
Château Rieussec, Premier Cru Classé
FWL* | E0071
Château d'Yquem, Premier Cru Classé Supérieur
FWL* | E0537
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CHAPTER XIII
BURGUNDY, FRANCE
With nearly 25,000ha planted and nearly 800
different “climats”, Burgundy is simply beautiful in
its complexity. The notion of “Terroir” takes it full
dimension with appellations such as La Romanée
(0.8ha) or larger like (Le) Montrachet, nearly 8ha and
split between 18 different producers!
BURGUNDY
The region starts a bit over an hours drive north of
Beaune in the Chablis area where Chardonnay grows
on a 180 million year old limestone soil, rich in oyster
shells and other fossils: the Kimmeridgean soil.
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This year our Burgundy portfolio
is bolstered by the addition of
the renowned Maison Louis
Jadot and nearly 190 years of
Burgundian winemaking history.
A unique soil profile alongside its cool climate gives
Chablis a unique freshness and racy acidity which
differentiates it from other Chardonnays produced in
the world.
developed for the last 2,000 years, it is down to the
commitment and worship of generations of dedicated
wine lovers, either from the Church or more lately by
“vignerons” families.
The great wines of Burgundy are said to come from
the Côte d’Or, this 55km stretch of land where Pinot
Noir dominates the northern part, north of Beaunegreat names such as Vosne-Romanée, Morey St Denis,
Gevrey-Chambertin… To the south of Beaune is where
the best Chardonnay in world is cultivated: ChassagneMontrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault… At least
that’s what the world thought until the Judgment
of Paris in 1976! The definition of the best wine is
highly linked to gustative and personal opinion, what
is sure is that Burgundy has been slowly nurtured and
This year our Burgundy portfolio is bolstered by the
addition of the renowned Maison Louis Jadot and
nearly 190 years of Burgundian winemaking history, in
parallel our constantly evolving fine wine list also sees
the introduction of Olivier Leflaive. What else? Keep
an eye out for the stunning range of Pouilly-Fuissé of
Domaine Ferret , real gems from the Macon region.
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Chablis
| France
The Moulin de Vaudon, the property of Joseph Drouhin, is an
18th Century watermill straddling the Serein River, close to the
Grand Cru vineyards of Chablis. Because of its unique location
at the heart of their 38 hectare vineyard estate (95 acres), this
historical mill is the headquarters of the Drouhin Domaine in
Chablis. Biological and biodynamic approach was adopted: only
natural products are used and all procedures show the utmost
respect for the soil, the vine and the environment. Joseph
Drouhin, a precursor and pioneer in this great wine region for
40 years, has strengthened the identity of their prestigious
Chablis Domaine. With this in mind, and starting with the
vintage 2008, the name “Vaudon” is associated with Joseph
Drouhin for all its Chablis wines as a sign of the firm’s allegiance
to this historical terroir. The true amateur will discover in these
wines the Drouhin signature: the originality of the terroir,
the finesse of the aromas, the elegance and harmony of the
structure and the style of the vintage.
www.drouhin-vaudon-chablis.com
WHITE
Petit Chablis
AED
87 | 13334
Chablis
AED
105 | 12272
Chablis 1er Cru ‘Vaillons’ | Bio-dynamic
AED
220 | 10479
Chablis Grand Cru ‘Les Clos’ | Bio-dynamic
AED
390 | 1345610
Chablis Grand Cru ‘Vaudésir’ | Bio-dynamic
AED
390 | 10480
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Chablis
| France
In this estate, knowledge has been transmitted from father to son
for the last four centuries, during this thirteen generation history
the Domaine continuously grew with the addition of Chablis’
best terroir. Today, it is Benoit Droin who manages the 25ha and
produces some of the most respected wines from 5 crus : Petit
Chablis, Chablis, 8 Premiers Crus and 5 Grands Crus. As for many
good things, the quantity remains low and the wines are sold on
an allocation basis.
www.jeanpaul-droin.fr
WHITE
Chablis
AED
115 | E042607
Chablis 1er Cru ‘Vaillons’
AED
170 | E001811
Chablis 1er Cru ‘Montmains’
AED
170 | E001612
Chablis 1er Cru ‘Fourchaume’
AED
170 | 1336912
Chablis 1er Cru ‘Mont de Milieu’
AED
170 | E001712
Chablis Grand Cru ‘Valmur’
AED
270 | E002212
Chablis Grand Cru ‘Les Clos’
AED
310 | E002112
Chablis Grand Cru ‘Blanchots’
AED
270 | 1337012
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Chablis
| France
Another facet of Chablis: more subtle, more feminine, more
authentic. Specialists in the wines of Chablis since 1814, J.
Moreau& Fils has built its reputation on a love of wine and respect
for the terroir. The J. Moreau & Fils style is to capture the purity
and minerality of Chablis in each of its stunning wines. The wines
can be characterized by the Chablis’ typical lively minerality and
a perfect balance between terroir, fruit, structure and texture,
making them accessible in their youth while simultaneously
possessing a great ageing potential.
www.jmoreau-fils.com
WHITE
Chablis | 37.5cl
AED
69 | 3608
Sauvignon de St Bris | Screw cap
AED
75 | 3604
Petit Chablis
AED
94 | 7385
Chablis | Screw cap
AED
114 | 3600
Chablis 1er Cru ‘Vaillons’
AED
172 | 3601
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Chablis
| France
Behind every bottle of William Fèvre there is a thorough and
precise process that seeks to extract the very best of every
vineyard and every climat of Chablis’ mythical terroir. Made up
of 51 hectares and 90 separate parcels, Domaine William Fèvre’s
vineyards enjoy both a great complexity and incredible richness.
Since 1959, Domaine William Fèvre has remained faithful to its
tradition of excellence: purity in the interpretation of the terroirs,
rigourous and meticulous attention to detail. But even more
than the self-imposed precision and exacting standards, these
magnificent wines demonstrate emotion, freshness and minerality,
and amazing energy... With an unparalleled timelessness, they
appeal to today’s connoisseurs of great food and wine.
William Fèvre is today one of the largest land owners in Chablis
with 51 hectares of prestigious vineyards, over half of which are
classified as Premiers Crus (15.9 ha) and Grand Crus (15.2 ha).
www.williamfevre.fr
WHITE
Chablis
AED
129 | 8179
Chablis 1er Cru ‘Montmains’
AED
186 | 8180
Chablis 1er Cru ‘Mont de Milieu’
AED
230 | 8181
Chablis Grand Cru ‘Bougros’
AED
362 | 8183
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Côtes D’Or, Côtes Chalonnaise & Beaujolais
| France
Louis Henry Denis Jadot founded Maison Louis Jadot in 1859.
The negociant house, under the guidance of generations of the
Jadot family, expanded rapidly by buying numerous vineyards,
including Beaune 1er Cru 'Clos des Ursules' back in 1825, Corton
Charlemagne and Chevalier Montrachet Les Demoiselles. All the
wines made under the Maison Louis Jadot label are Appellation
d'Origine Controlee wines from across the region. Maison Louis
Jadot controls today 220 hectares scattered across Burgundy, from
the Cote d'Or to the Maconnais and down into Beaujolais.
www.louisjadot.com/.com
WHITE
Macon-Villages, Grange Magnien
NEW |
AED
Bourgogne Blanc, Couvent des Jacobins
NEW |
AED 115
| 16608
Chablis
NEW |
AED 160
| 16611
Pouilly-Fuissé 'Les Petites Pierres'
NEW |
AED 195
| 16610
Chassagne-Montrachet
NEW |
AED 380
| 1661211
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru, Clos de la Garenne, Domaine Duc de Magenta
NEW |
AED 597
| 1661309
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
NEW |
AED 1,010
| 1661808
Batard Montrachet Grand Cru
NEW |
AED 2,200
| 1661408
Bienvenues Batard Montrachet Grand Cru
NEW |
AED 2,200
| 1661508
Chevalier Montrachet, Les Demoiselles Grand Cru
NEW |
AED 2,950
| 1661608
Montrachet Grand Cru
NEW |
AED 3,500
| 1661709
110 | 16609
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| France
RED
Bourgogne Rouge, Couvent des Jacobins
NEW |
AED 120
| 16624
Cote de Nuits Villages Le Vaucrain
NEW |
AED 210
| 16627
Santenay Clos de Malte
NEW |
AED 210
| 1663008
Gevrey-Chambertin
NEW |
AED 350
| 1662809
Pommard 1 er Cru, Clos de la Commaraine
NEW |
AED 450
| 1662610
Corton Pougets Grand Cru
NEW |
AED 490
| 1662507
Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
NEW |
AED 750
| 1663107
Echezeaux Grand Cru
NEW |
AED 1,100
| 1662907
Beaujolais-Villages
NEW |
AED 90
| 16621
Julienas, Chateau Julienas
NEW |
AED 125
| 16623
Fleurie, Chateau des Jacques
NEW |
AED 150
| 16622
BEAUJOLAIS
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| France
Founded in 1880, Maison Joseph Drouhin, with an experience
now spanning four generations, is resolutely committed to a strict
observance of tradition and respect for the heritage of Burgundy.
The estate comprises 77 hectares of vineyards among the greatest
appellations. Joseph Drouhin has adopted the biological and
biodynamic approach. Only natural products are used and all
procedures show the utmost respect for the soil, the vine and the
environment. The true amateur will discover in these wines the
Drouhin signature: the originality of the terroir, the finesse of the
aromas, the elegance and harmony of the structure and the style
of the vintage.
www.drouhin.com
WHITE
Laforet, Bourgogne Blanc | Screw cap
AED
89 | 10477
Rully Blanc | Bio-dynamic
AED
142 | 8729
Meursault | Organic
AED
320 | 8730
Chassagne-Montrachet | Organic
AED
355 | 8731
Puligny-Montrachet | Organic
AED
400 | 10174
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeots ‘Marquis de Laguiche’ | Bio-dynamic
AED
530 | 10508
Le Montrachet Grand Cru 'Marquis de Laguiche' | Bio-dynamic
FWL* | 1333311
RED
Laforet, Bourgogne Pinot Noir | Screw cap
AED
115 | 10483
Moulin-a-Vent | Bio-dynamic
AED
115 | 10482
Côtes de Beaune Rouge
AED
225 | 8732
Gevrey-Chambertin | Organic
AED
370 | 10312
Chambolle-Musigny | Organic
AED
390 | 10486
Beaune 1er Cru ‘Clos des Mouches’ | Bio-dynamic
FWL* | 10485
Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru | Bio-dynamic
FWL* | 10487
Clos Vougeot Grand Cru | Bio-dynamic
FWL* | 10488
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| France
Domaine Blain-Gagnard
This pre-eminent white Burgundy estate believes in minimum
intervention style of winemaking. It is run by Jean-Marc Blain and
his wife Claudine, the daughter of Jacques Gagnard-Delagrange
and now with the help of their son Marc-Antonin, having returned
from stints in vineyards in Australia and New Zealand. The family
owns enviable sites in Chassagne-Montrachet. Jean-Marc employs
great intricacy in his winemaking: subtle tweaks to the process
such as his discerning selection of coopers and the wood they use,
and mixing wines from vines of different ages helps create a series
of excellent wines. Jean-Marc uses around 15% new barrels for
his premier cru and lesser wines, while the grand crus are afforded
30% new Alliers oak. The wines have great purity of fruit, with
balanced acidity and long, clean flavours which evoke their origins
with great precision.
WHITE
AED
280 | 1232912
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Morgeot’
AED
360 | 1317112
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Boudriotte’
AED
360 | 1232712
Puligny-Montrachet
AED
290 | 1232812
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Clos St Jean’
AED
360 | 1317212
Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
FWL* | 12330
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Puligny Montrachet
| France
As joint owner of Domaine Leflaive, Olivier Leflaive could
have satisfied himself with being a part of one of the most
prestigious wine estates in the world, however he yearned to
have his own business as a winemaker and wine merchant.
Since 1984 he has built up a seventeen hectare estate of
meticulously manicured vines, along with strong relationships
with some of the top growers of Burgundy. Winemaker
Franck Grux, who honed his craft working at Domaine Roulot,
approaches each cuvée individually ensuring the quality of the
wines and respect for the terroir.
www.olivier-leflaive.com
WHITE
Beaune 1er Cru Montrevenots
NEW |
AED
180 | 1764711
Saint Aubin 1er Cru, Chatenieres
NEW |
AED
210 | 1764810
Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Pierres
NEW |
AED
300 | 1765411
Meursault, Tillets
NEW |
AED
300 | 1764909
Puligny-Montrachet, Enseignères
NEW |
AED
340 | 1765011
Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru, Champ Canet
NEW |
AED
500 | 1765210
NEW |
AED
320 | 1765610
RED
Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Angles
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Meursault
| France
Domaine Henri Boillot
Today, Domaine Henri Boillot consists of 14 hectares evenly split
between white (mainly Premier Crus in Meursault and Puligny
where he holds a monopole in the four hectares of Clos de la
Mouchere) and red (several Premier Crus in Savigny, Beaune, and
Volnay). Like most top producers, Boillot is fanatical about farming.
He avoids insecticides and herbicides, preferring sustainable
farming techniques to preserve the integrity of the soil. Heavily
pruned in the spring to ensure low yields, the fruit of his vines is
harvested as late as possible to ensure maximum phenolic maturity
WHITE
Puligny-Montrachet
AED
380 | 1290112
Meursault 1er Cru ‘Poruzots’
AED
480 | 1364412
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Clos de la Mouchere’
AED
640 | 1290512
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Les Perrieres’
AED
640 | 1364512
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
FWL* | 13647
Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
FWL* | 12902
Montrachet Grand Cru
FWL* | 12903
RED
Pommard 1er Cru ‘Les Rugiens’
FWL* | 1289910
Volnay 1er Cru ‘Les Santenots’
FWL* | 1363911
Chambertin Grand Cru
FWL* | 13641
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Premeaux Prissey
| France
The Domaine de La Vougeraie was created from the union of
several estates acquired over the years together with the Boisset
family’s first vineyards, all brought under a single banner as the
symbol of a single philosophy: A certain idea of excellence. The
Domaine de La Vougeraie was created in 1999, but its history goes
back to 1964 and the family’s first vines, “Les Evocelles” at the
north of Gevrey-Chambertin.
www.domainedelavougeraie.com
WHITE
Clos Blanc de Vougeot Monopole
AED
540 | 1169412
Gevrey-Chambertin
AED
320 | 11078612
Gevrey-Chambertin ‘Les Evocelles’
AED
360 | 1169712
RED
Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru
FWL* | 13219
Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
FWL* | 1048709
Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
FWL* | 110766
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Meursault
| France
You can never totally possess a wine estate. You can only be
a steward and caretaker of something to pass on to future
generations’. This quote is particularly true of Jacques Prieur, and
the Domaine’s history, its wines, and the families that have owned
it are the perfect illustration of Burgundy’s timeless character.
www.prieur.com
WHITE
Beaune 1er Cru 'Champs Pimont' | Bio-dynamic
AED
290 | 1230812
Meursault ‘Clos des Mazeray’ Monopole | Bio-dynamic
AED
330 | 1230712
Meursault 1er Cru ‘Santenots’ | Bio-dynamic
AED
330 | 1231112
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Les Combettes’ | Bio-dynamic
AED
590 | 1390612
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru | Bio-dynamic
FWL* | 12313
Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru | Bio-dynamic
FWL* | 13908
Le Montrachet | Bio-dynamic
FWL* | 57586
RED
Beaune 1er Cru ‘Champs Pimont’ | Bio-dynamic
AED
300 | 1390112
Volnay 1er Cru ‘Clos des Santenots’ | Bio-dynamic
FWL* | 13902
Corton ‘Bressandes’ Grand Cru | Bio-dynamic
FWL* | 13904
Musigny Grand Cru | Bio-dynamic
FWL* | 13905
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Nuits-St.-Georges
| France
When making wine, everything starts with the vines - and
so Grégory Patriat, of JC Boisset, draws upon the skills of
a soil engineer colleague, to ensure that the quality of the
grapes conforms as closely as possible to his requirements. To
achieve this goal, he works in close co-operation with various
distinguished viticulturalists - and this has helped to establish
trust-based relationships with the growers themselves, based on
nurturing soil and plants by means of the daily monitoring of
vines in every parcel.
www.jcboisset.com
WHITE
Bourgogne Chardonnay | Screw cap
Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Blanc
AED
AED
90 | 8725
110 | 8726
RED
Bourgogne Pinot Noir | Screw cap
Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge
AED
AED
99 | 8727
195 | 8728
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Macon
| France
A precise knowledge of the region's most remarkable terroirs
forms the basis of the parcel by parcel vinification for which the
Domaine is renowned: in particular, the classification of Tête de
Cru and Hors Classe were established by Jeanne Ferret. It was
entirely down to her that the wines were bottled at the Domaine
- at a time when this was certainly not standard practice.
Her daughter, Colette, followed in her footsteps, developing
the Domaine's reputation for excellence by focusing on the
maturation period. When Louis Jadot acquired the 18-hectare
property in 2008, its aim was to continue working in the tradition
of excellence established by the Ferrets. Today, Audrey Braccini is
in charge of maintaining the property's high standards.
www.domaine-ferret.com
WHITE
Pouilly-Fuissé
NEW |
AED
250 | 16619
Pouilly-Fuissé, Les Perrieres
NEW |
AED
290 | 16620
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Lugny
| France
Good quality, great value and typicity are the keywords for La
Cave de Lugny. From their vineyard holdings from around over
20 Maconnais villages, we are always quietly confident that these
wines offer by far the best value Macon Chardonnays in the
Dubai market.
www.cave-lugny.com
WHITE
Mâcon-Lugny ‘Les Charmes’
AED
75 | 7248
Mâcon-Villages’ Les Florieres’
AED
79 | 7247
Pouilly-Fuissé ‘Les Pierres Blanches’
AED
155 | 7246
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Fuissé
| France
Château-Fuissé is located in the heart of the Pouilly-Fuissé vineyards
of Maconnais, Southern Burgundy. The Vincent family (owners of
the estate since 1862), produce wines of exceptional quality, thanks
to the estate’s privileged and outstanding properties. Currently
managed by 5th generation winemaker Antoine Vincent, it
perpetuates traditional winemaking with carefully applied modern
technology. Hand-picked grapes and whole bunch pressing is
applied followed by an individualized vinification in accordance
to the age of the vines and soil-type. Their philosophy: “Terroir
expression and the optimization of its qualities, our focus is on
vineyard character and the balance between natural ripeness,
concentration and mineral freshness showing the identity and
character of our great White Burgundy wines.”
www.chateau-fuisse.fr
WHITE
Bourgogne Blanc J.J Vincent
AED
86 | 9901
Pouilly-Fuissé ‘Tête de Cru’ | 37.5cl
AED
95 | E0027
St.-Veran
AED
109 | E002505
Pouilly-Fuissé ‘Tête de Cru’
AED
185 | E0026009
Pouilly-Fuissé Le Clos
AED
240 | E003202
Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes
AED
280 | E002902
Pouilly-Fuissé ‘Tête de Cru’ | 1.5L
AED
350 | E002898
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Beaujolais
| France
Mommessin, unique style and expertise perpetuated since 1865.
Situated in the heart of the Beaujolais region with its green
hillsides, Maison Mommessin was founded in 1865 by JeanMarie Mommessin. With its extensive range, the House offers the
discovery of the Gamay grape in all its splendour. With a Beaujolais
soul and Burgundian traditions, the House style reveals suppleness
and fine aromas, with a constant search for rich, deep-coloured,
tender, supple wines based on tradition, seduction and exception.
www.mommessin.com
RED
Beaujolais-Villages ‘Old Vines’
AED
60 | 10211
Morgon
AED
79 | 10212
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CHAPTER XIV
LOIRE, FRANCE
A hugely diverse and disparate wine region the Loire
Valley offers a vast array of styles. Without any doubt
the most popular wines for Dubai consumers come
from the villages around Sancerre and Pouilly-sur-Loire
whose delicate, minerally Sauvignon Blancs remain the
global benchmark for the variety. To complement the
highly acclaimed wines of Pascal Jolivet we are adding
two other top producers this year; Domaine Vincent
Delaporte from Sancerre and Chateau de Tracy from
LOIRE
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“
For complexity, restrained
elegance and crystalline
purity nowhere can match
Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé
from a top producer
Pouilly.
As is so often the case in such a marginal, cool climate
zone 2012 and 2013 vintages delivered mixed results
throughout the valley. Hail devasted much of the
2013 Vouvray crop but in Sancerre and Pouilly whites
and rosés were generally of a high standard in both
vintages.
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Sancerre
| France
Pascal Jolivet is Dubai’s leading Sancerre producer and a regular
visitor. Over the last 25 years or so since Pascal started his own
winery he has achieved global recognition in both the wine press
and the sommelierie for his supreme expressions of Sauvignon
Blanc. His wines always manage to reflect the unique terroir of
Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé. His non interventionist viticulture (he
is converting all his vineyards to organic) and slow, natural wine
making produce wines which are delicate but mouth filling, subtle
but flavoursome.
www.pascal-jolivet.com
WHITE
Attitude Sauvignon | Screwcap
AED
90 | 7533
Pouilly-Fumé
AED
145 | 7140
Sancerre
AED
145 | 7141
Sancerre ‘Les Caillotes’ | Organic
AED
148 | 804912
Pouilly Fume ‘La Terre Blanche’ | Organic
AED
160 | 15183
Sancerre ‘Le Chêne Marchand’ | Organic
AED
175 | 15182
Sancerre ‘Sauvage’ | Organic
AED
265 | 106936
Pouilly-Fumé ‘Indigène’ | Organic
AED
275 | 106946
Sancerre ‘Exception’
AED
340 | 78276
AED
140 | 8052
AED
100 | 7860
ROSÉ
Sancerre Rosé
RED
Attitude Pinot Noir | Screwcap
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Sancerre
| France
Domaine Montagu is a small family owned and run Sancerre
and Pouilly Fumé producer based in the village of Sainte Gemme
en Sancerrois. Their wines are modern in style with good fruit
concentration balancing the hallmark mineral edge and lean acidity
of the appellations.
WHITE
Sancerre
AED
99 | 13617
Pouilly Fumé
AED
99 | 13618
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Sancerre
| France
Tucked in the middle of the Sancerre region is the Domaine
Vincent Delaporte, a family business that has passed from father to
son since the 17th century. The winery is located in the charming
village of Chavignol, also famous for its goat cheese. Today, the
domaine flourishes thanks to the over 30-year-old vocation of
Jean-Yves Delaporte (Vincent’s son) together with his wife and
son, Nathalie and Matthieu. Every single wine of their production
is harvested on the property that is spread over 24 hectares, rich in
75% of the noble and very old variety of Sauvignon, and for the
rest, of the most delicate and elegant of the red grape variety – the
Pinot Noir.
www.domaine-vincent-delaporte.com
WHITE
Sancerre
NEW |
AED
145 | 17072
Sancerre Cuvée Maxime
NEW |
AED
170 | 17073
Sancerre Mont Damnés
NEW |
AED
190 | 17074
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Menetou Salon
| France
Domaine Pellé is a small but highly regarded producer making
predominantly Sauvignon Blanc from the Menetou Salon
appelation in the Eastern Loire valley. The Menetou Salon ‘Les
Bornées’ is a fabulous example of the value this lesser known AOC
has to offer.
www.henry-pelle.com
WHITE
Menetou Salon ‘Les Bornées’
AED
87 | 15328
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Savennieres
| France
Nicolas Joly is one of the world’s leading exponents of biodynamics
and the estate in Savennieres which he inherited from his mother
could not have provided him with a better canvas on which to
express his distinct ideas of what a great white wine should be.
The legendary Coulee de Serrant vineyard is an AOC unto itself
and is arguably the planet’s most revered Chenin Blanc site. Joly
picks late and does as little as possible with his fruit in the winery
to realise extraordinary, intense and complex Chenin.
www.coulee-de-serrant.com
WHITE
Savennières ‘Vieux Clos’ | Bio-dynamic
AED
200 | 12305
Savennières ‘Clos Bergerie’ | Bio-dynamic
AED
310 | 12304
Coulée de Serrant | Bio-dynamic
AED
500 | 12303
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Vouvray
| France
Fourth generation proprietor and winemaker Gilles Gaudron
is both charming and disarmingly humble about his wines but
they are now attracting a growing following in Michelin starred
restaurants across Europe. These Vouvrays are seriously good
value for money showing great typicity of both varietal
and appellation.
www.vouvray-gaudron.com
WHITE
Vouvray Sec ‘Les Vaux Louis’
AED
76 | 15184
DESSERT
Vouvray Moelleux ‘Les Pierres Rousses’
AED
118 | 15185
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Muscadet
| France
Anyone who believes Muscadet to be a simple, quaffing wine
of little pedigree should taste the wines of Chéreau-Carré. On
the schistous, gravel terroir between the rivers Sevre and Maine
Bernard Chéreau Carré, whose family’s winemaking lineage
stretches back to the thirteenth century produces Muscadet sur
Lie worthy of the name; bone dry, a touch doughy with a hint of
saltiness and a beautiful freshness.
www.chereau-carre.fr
WHITE
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine
AED
45 | 7277
Sauvignon Touraine, Domaine des Caillots
AED
51 | 11902
Muscadet Sur Lie, Domaine de Bois Bruley
AED
59 | 7278
Vouvray, Domaine de Vaufuget
AED
63 | 7526
AED
47 | 7527
ROSÉ
Rosé d’Anjou, Domaine Des Nouelles
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CHAPTER XV
RHÔNE, FRANCE
From Geneva to Marseille the Rhône River flows
from the Alps to Provence, on its banks the wine
styles adjust to the climate. Syrah is the Queen of the
cooler Northern Rhône, from the granitic steep hills
of Côte-Rôtie to the warm terraces of Cornas; here
the use of other varietals has been limited to white
wine production only. As the Alps and the Massif
Central becomes more discreet the valley opens up,
RHONE
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Today’s consumers are
rediscovering its beauty
and variety. The Rhône
offers great value
approachable wines.
the Rhône is now flowing under the broken bridge
at Avignon, the climates warms up and here Syrah is
just part of the orchestra directed by Grenache. The
landscape is flatter and often brushed by the Mistral
wind, vineyards are covered by the famous pebbles of
Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
its beauty and variety. The Rhône offers great value
approachable wines. The likes of Michel Chapoutier
drive the region forward as year after year awards and
100 point scores keep flowing in… this year you will
find few new additions from St Joseph and Hermitage
white as well as the best value Cote-Rôtie in the Gulf.
The Rhône Valley has long been kept in the shadow
of the near neighbour Burgundy or the further region
of Bordeaux, but today’s consumers are rediscovering
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Rhône
| France
Since the beginning of the adventure in 1808, 7 generations
have contributed to build one of the finest estates in the Rhone
Valley. M. Chapoutier has spread itself across the Rhône region
year after year and has diversified its offering with wines coming
from the best appellations such as Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage,
Saint-Joseph, Ardèche, Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Châteauneaufdu-Pape, Banyuls, and Roussillon. Today, M. Chapoutier is the
biggest estate owner within the Hermitage appellation. Michel
Chapoutier took over the direction of the winery in 1990, which
is still presently independent and family owned. His dynamism led
to the winery expansion in other French wine regions and across
France borders like his tremendous adventures in New World
countries, Australia being the most exciting of them all where
the family now owns three estates. The family winery also faced
radical changes in its winemaking and vineyard management
approach when Michel converted the entire estate to biodynamic
farming. Michel also introduced the brail language on the labels
and he had a strong input on the creation of the Best French
Student Sommelier Challenge.
www.chapoutier.com
WHITE
Côtes du Rhône Blanc 'Belleruche'
Condrieu 'Invitare' | Bio-dynamic
Ermitage de l'Orée | Bio-dynamic
AED
AED
65 | 11918
285 | E0098
FWL* | 12590
ROSÉ
Tavel Rosé
AED
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RED
Côtes du Rhône Rouge 'Belleruche'
AED
69 | 11917
Crozes-Hermitage 'Les Meysonnieres' | Bio-dynamic
AED
115 | E0102
Crozes-Ermitage 'Les Varonniers' | Bio-dynamic
AED
260 | 1226612
Saint-Joseph 'Les Granits' | Bio-dynamic
Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'La Bernardine' | Bio-dynamic
FWL* | 12019
AED
225 | E010401
Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Croix de Bois' | Bio-dynamic
FWL* | 13840
Côte-Rôtie 'La Mordorée' | Bio-dynamic
FWL* | 12591
Ermitage 'Le Méal' | Bio-dynamic
FWL* | 12592
Ermitage 'Le Pavillon' | Bio-dynamic
FWL* | 12593
Ermitage 'L'Ermite' | Bio-dynamic
FWL* | 12594
DESSERT
Banyuls, Terra Vinyas | 37.5cl
AED
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Because there are no grand wines without equally fine grapes,
the cultivation and nurturing of the vine is at the heart of
the philosophy at Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné. Throughout
the entire year the utmost care to every minute detail of our
viticulture is taken, that each vine may nurture and ripen its
grapes in an ideal condition. Thus, importing every nuance of
the terroir into the wine. The true richness of the wines lies in
the diversity of terroir, and each wine must reflect its unique
appellation of origin. Viticultural practices are based on respect
for the environment, meeting ‘Certified Organic’ standards in
most areas. Precision in winemaking and viticultural practices
aim to reveal the essence of the terroir in the highest purity. The
wines are defined not only by their identities but also by their
balance, their complexity and their longevity.
www.jaboulet.com
WHITE
Côtes du Rhône Blanc ‘Parallele 45’
Hermitage Blanc ‘Chevalier de Sterimberg’
AED
AED
70 | 8095
285 | 78286
RED
Côtes du Rhône Rouge ‘Parallele 45’
AED
84 | 6910
Crôzes Hermitage ’Les Jalets’
AED
118 | 8814
Gigondas ‘Pierre Aiguille’
AED
135 | 6912
Hermitage ‘La Petite Chapelle’
FWL* | 97936
Hermitage ‘La Chapelle’
FWL* | 6913
DESSERT
Muscat de Beaumes de Venise Vin Doux Naturel
AED
96 | 6951
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| France
If Panini decided to sell stickers with famous wine names rather
than football players, then if it came to Chateauneuf-du-Pape,
Beaucastel would be the one that every one of us would be
running after, and, Homage a Jacques Perrin the one that most
of us would be willing to give away our whole sticker collection
to get hold of! Beaucastel wines are no young charmers but
rewarding old crooners, they will reward the patient mind.
Now, not all of us have been blessed with the capacity to wait
decades before popping a cork; this is why you will also find some
interesing back vintages within our fine wine list....
www.beaucastel.com
WHITE
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc | Organic
AED
490 | 1319912
RED
Châteauneuf-du-Pape | Organic
FWL* | 740027
Châteauneuf-du-Pape ‘Hommage A Jacques Perrin’ | Organic
FWL* | E0504
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| France
Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe is the family’s cradle and heart, but
also the standard-bearer and flagship of Les Vignobles Brunier.
Situated since its origin on Plateau de La Crau, in the southeast of
the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, the estate has grown, developed
and matured on this vast stony terrace which, generation after
generation, has imparted all of its character. Of the 173 acres that
form the domaine today, 65 are dedicated to red Châteauneuf-
du-Pape and five to white. On this site, the Brunier family has for
over a century been making red and white Châteauneuf-du-Pape
wines that are heavily influenced by their terroir é the rampart
behind which the family protects each vintage from the onslaught
of outrageous modernity.
www.vieuxtelegraphe.com
WHITE
AED
300 | 876512
RED
Le Pigeoulet des Brunier, Vin de Pays de Vaucluse | Organic
AED
AED
80 | 72626
385 | 726110
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| France
As described by someone with a great fondness for the place, “Les
Pallières is a wonderful vine garden that clings to the rear of the
Dentelles de Montmirail limestone cliffs”. A garden created and
cultivated by the same family for centuries, where livestock farming
and olive trees gradually gave way to vines. In 1998, opportunity
called for the Brunier brothers and Kermit Lynch, and they became
the owners of this superb locale, planted with Grenache, Syrah,
Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Clairette and Bourboulenc. Thus did the trio
cement an association begun 20 years earlier, when the first cases
of Vieux Télégraphe were imported to America. Les Pallières was
for them a new place with a new climate and exposure é a new
terroir, in effect, but what charisma! The first years were naturally
devoted to restoring the vineyard. Nearly five acres of vines were
pulled up: in so doing, the team listened to what the terroir told
them, but also made room for a winery tailored to the style of
wines they wanted to craft. Four years later, the new vat room
was built. It carefully respects their philosophy of gravity intake
and of giving each parcel’s grapes very specific care, so that their
diverse characters are reflected in bottle. They have now found
Les Pallières’ style é imposed by the landscape, by the influence of
this very singular exposure, by the limestone scree that has rolled
off the Dentelles’ foothills, mixed with sandy-clay soil in which the
roots of the very old vines tap their resources. At once gutsy and
elegant, warm and mineral, this is a consummate Gigondas made
for ageing.
www.brunier.fr
RED
Gigondas ‘Les Terrasses du Diable’ | Organic
AED
180 | 13601
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Rhône
| France
“Château La Nerthe is one of the oldest (16th century) and largest
estate of Châteauneuf-du-Pape; its luxury offering, Cuvée des
Cadettes, is one of the finest wines on planet Earth.” Robert
M. Parker, July 2006 2013 marks the 120th anniversary of Les
Cadettes, the historic plot planted with Grenache in 1893. It’s
also their 15th year of Organic Certification. Chateau La Nerthe’s
South facing, single old vine vineyard of 220 acres is a rare field
blend of all 13 grape varieties allowed within Chateauneuf-du-
Pape, including 10% of White varieties. The famous pebble stones
making this corner of the Southern Rhone so unique dominate
the terroir. After being among the very first wineries to introduce
new oak barrels in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, La Nerthe continues
to innovate by systematically co-fermenting the numerous grape
varietals to achieve balance, elegance and complexity. Three words
that have always described the wines of Chateau La Nerthe!
www.chateau-la-nerthe.com
WHITE
AED
210 | 1457611
AED
200 | 1396510
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'Les Cadettes' | Organic
AED
480 | 1379706
RED
Châteauneuf-du-Pape | 1.5L | Organic
FWL* | 1457709
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| France
For over 140 years the Ogier family have been based in
Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This wine offers all you expect from the
south Rhône, big and juicy. As the tradition of the Rhône dictates
they still use demi-muid barrels (600 liter), these allow for a more
mild oak ageing as opposed to the regular Bordeaux barrels.
Under the protection of centenarian ramparts, sheltering the
barrels Ogier has been ageing fine Rhone valley wines for over
one and a half centuries.
www.ogier.fr
RED
Clos de L’Oratoire, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Clos de L'Oratoire "Les Choregies", Châteauneuf-du-Pape
NEW |
AED
195 | 72606
AED
445 | 1339610
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Rene Rostaing
The Côte-Rôtie Appellation has a remarkable variety of different
terroirs. The soil is mostly mica-schist, but this is enriched in
different lieux-dits by silex, clay, limestone and iron oxides.
Domaine Rostaing is committed to bringing out the character of
these terroirs, in all their complexity, in its different cuvées. The La
Landonne cuvee will introduce wine-lovers to the uniqueness and
surprising diversity of Côte-Rôtie soils that benefit from exceptional
exposure. The approach to winemaking here is straightforward and
non-interventionist, so that each glass of wine reflects the typicity
that they’re looking for. Rostaing’s winemaking is a mix of tradition
and modernism. The part of new wood remains minimal so that
it does not interfere with the terroir nor alter the fruit purity. The
limited yields guarantee wines its constitution and richness, savour
and elegance that we invite you to discover!
www.domainerostaing.com
WHITE
Condrieu ‘La Bonnette’
AED
360 | E037712
RED
Côte-Rôtie ‘Cuvée Classique’
FWL* | E0375
Côte-Rôtie ‘La Landonne’
FWL* | E0376
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| France
It is a long time since the Popes were living in Avignon, exactly
the same length of time that Domaine des Senechaux has been
producing noticeable wines from Chateauneuf-du-Pape! Owned
since 2006 by the Cazes family (owners of Chateau Lynch-Bages
in Bordeaux), the domaine has been rejuvenated from the cellar to
the vineyards, the old beauty is back.
www.lynchbages.com
RED
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
AED
230 | 1218211
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CHAPTER XVI
PROVENCE
For centuries, dry rosé wine has been a staple in the
south of France, where it is embraced as the best
lunchtime, seaside, and all-occasion wine. Particularly
in the coastal Provence region, the heart of the world’s
dry rosé production, a passion for dry pink permeates
the culture. Provençal citizens know from centuries of
winegrowing history that vin rosé pairs with all the
foods they like, any time of year. In fact, French rosé
outsells white wine in France.
PROVENCE
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“
Provençal citizens know from
centuries of winegrowing history
that vin rosé pairs with all the
foods they like, any time of year.
In fact, French rosé outsells white
wine in France.
GERARD BERTRAND
However, some consumers still equate pink with sweet,
based on past encounters with sugary White Zinfandel.
Yet, as rosé experiences a global rebirth and wine
consumers become more knowledgeable, Gulf wine
drinkers are discarding the misperception that dry
rosé wines are the same as sweet blush wines. They’re
discovering the joy of what some call the world’s most
versatile wine.
So what is a true rosé? First, rosé is a category of wine
– just as white and red are categories. It takes its name
from the French word for pink. Even within a single
wine-producing region, such as Provence, rosés will
display a range of colors, textures, and flavors. Yet all
Provence rosés have some common characteristics: on
the palate they tend to be fresh, crisp, bright, and dry.
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Caves d’Esclans owner Sacha Lichine plays an important role in
making an impact on how the world has changed relative to the
way wine is made and, to a certain extent, consumed. Ranging
from New World wines from France in addition to a new line,
Sacha Lichine Selections is crafted to appeal to today’s discerning
value consumer. The Whispering Angel has reinvigorated the Rosé
category by enhancing awareness levels about how great Rosé can
be, enjoyed and appreciated in terms of food pairing possibilities
extending beyond aperitif oriented dishes. It has set an important
new standard that has given journalists, the trade and consumers a
new way to consume and truly appreciate outstanding Rosé wines.
www.chateaudesclans.com
ROSÉ
Whispering Angel Rosé, Côtes de Provence AOP
AED
115 | 11922
Château d’Esclans Rosé
AED
135 | 11923
AED
230 | 11990
Château D'Esclans, Les Clans
AED
350 | 12136
Château D'Esclans, Garrus
AED
560 | 12137
AED
570 | 15416
Château D'Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé, Magnum
NEW |
Château D'Esclans, Esclans | 3L
NEW |
Château D'Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé | 6L
NEW |
AED
1690 | 17145
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Provence
Stephen Cronk had been in the corporate world for 15 years and
in August 2008 turned down a promotion that would have meant
more money but also more stress, longer hours and less time with
his young family. He had been talking about moving to France to
make wine for some time and this was the moment he’d been
waiting for to put the plan into action.
A year later in August 2009 the Cronks, with their possessions
packed up on the back of a truck and with barely a word of French
between them, headed south to a small village called Cotignac, in
the heart of Provence.
Stephen then set up a small wine business with the principle
objective of making a Provence rosé that would become regarded as
one of the best from the region. In order to achieve this aim, he put
together a highly experienced winemaking team (French and British)
and Mirabeau is now being sold in 6 countries and has already
earned acclaim from some of the world’s toughest wine journalists.
www.mirabeauwine.com
ROSÉ
Mirabeau Rosé
Mirabeau Pure
NEW |
AED
66 | 15028
AED
85 | 17134
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Minuty is a family estate since 1936 managed today by François
and Jean-Etienne Matton, the third generation of the family. The
Château is located in Provence, more precisely on the Saint-Tropez
peninsula, a region much visited by European holidaymakers
during the summer. Today, Minuty is the foremost producer of
“ Côtes de Provence” Rosé wine, the policy of quality followed
by the family has led Minuty to stand among the best of the
Provence’s region and to gain a national and international
popularity.
www.chateauminuty.com
ROSÉ
Chateau Minuty, M de Minuty
In Provence, a few miles away from Nice, Monaco and Saint
Tropez, this century old wine growing estate is classified Côtes de
Provence and covers a total of 100 acres. It benefits from a unique
geographical combination, bringing together shaley soils, the
NEW |
AED
75 | 10839
temperate mediterranean climate and the sea in close proximity.
The estate is organic certified by Ecocert.
www.lesvalentines.com
ROSÉ
Chateau les Valentines Rosé
NEW |
AED
95 | 15459
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The 17th-century Miraval estate is located in the Var region of
Provence, and was bought by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in 2009
and extensively renovated. With winemaking expertise from Perrin,
the first modern vintage was released in 2012, and was met with
wide acclaim. A beautifully pale pink colour, with a nose of wild
strawberry and stone fruit, with delicate floral touches. Great
palate texture, with soft tangerine and peach notes joining layers
of berry fruit
www.miraval-provence.com
ROSÉ
Miraval Rosé, Cotes De Provence AOP
Baron Gassier rosé is made from the Gassier know-how and
outstanding terroir at the foothills of Sainte Victoire Mount. This
Côtes de Provence vineyard, located just few miles away from Aix
en Provence is considered as one of the most natural in France.
Here the grapes benefit fully from the Mediterranean climate: mild
NEW |
AED
107 | 17106
winters, early spring and moderate summers : the sun's continuous
but the beneficial action of the mistral wind ensures the vines
produce fully mature grapes.
www.advini.com
ROSÉ
Domaine Baron Gassier, Cotes De Provence AOP
AED
68 | 15459
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CHAPTER XVI
SOUTHERN FRANCE
Perhaps the greatest source of wines which over-deliver
for their price, the South of France encompasses a vast
swathe of land from the Alpes Maritimes in the East
to the Pyrenees and the Atlantic Ocean in the West.
The powerhouse of this region is the Languedoc – the
single biggest wine producing region in the world.
Its varied soils, reliable Mediterranean summers and
varied terrain make this something of a grape grower’s
paradise; a region that can produce excellent every day
PROVENCE
LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON
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With production nearly three
times that of Bordeaux, or more
than the whole of Australia,
the Languedoc-Roussillon alone
accounts for about a third of all
French wine made.
CEDRIC DUQUENOY AND XAVIER ROGER, WINEMAKER, CUVÉE SABOURIN
GERARD BERTRAND
drinking wines like the outstanding Cuvée Sabourin,
pure expressions of local terroirs like Gerard Bertrand’s
Grenache based Tautavel and iconic fine wines such as
Baron Philippe de Rothschild’s Baron d’Arques and the
‘first growth of the South’, Mas de Daumas Gassac.
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Cuvée Sabourin is MMI’s ever popular own label offering fantastic
varietal character and outstanding value for money. Alain Grignon
knows the region superbly well and is able to get the very best
grapes each year from his loyal list of local growers to enable his
team of winemakers to make such good quality wine.
WHITE
Sauvignon Blanc, Côtes de Gascogne IGP | Screw cap
AED
36 | 11532
Chardonnay, Pays d’Oc IGP | Screw cap
AED
36 | 11355
AED
36 | 13686
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pays d’Oc IGP | Screw cap
AED
36 | 11356
Syrah, Pays d’Oc IGP | Screw cap
AED
36 | 11357
ROSÉ
Rosé, Pays d’Oc IGP | Screw cap
RED
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Cotes de Roussillon
| Southern France
The Roussillon history is complex, compelling and at times has
been quite violent. Teraces on stony soil, with a rich geological
background and a climate that man has adopted for his crops. The
Roussillon was bound to attract Michel Chapoutier’s attention and
he has three varietals growing on the land covered by Domaine
de Bila Haut. Syrah, with its savage aromas of scrub and spice,
Grenache, so full of surprises and Carignan, for mineral wines with
crispy tannic notes.
www.chapoutier.com
WHITE
Bila-Haut Blanc, Côtes de Roussillon Villages
AED
55 | 11921
AED
55 | 11920
AED
90 | E011198
RED
Bila-Haut Rouge, Côtes de Roussillon Villages
DESSERT
Banyuls, Terra Vinyas | 37.5cl
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Southern France
The LGI team produce distinctive regional wines that over-deliver at
the price point and provide quality everyday drinking
www.lgi-wines.com
WHITE
Cuvée de Richard Blanc, Comté Tolosan IGP | Screw cap
AED
33 | 7169
La Campagne Chardonnay, Pays D’Oc IGP | Screw cap
AED
43 | 9904
Cuvée de Richard Rouge, Pays d’Hérault IGP | Screw cap
AED
34 | 7168
La Campagne Merlot, Pays d’Oc IGP | Screw cap
AED
43 | 71746
RED
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Languedoc-Roussillon
| Southern France
The wines from Pays d’Oc are mixing the exceptional diversity of
the terroir and the know-how of Baron Philippe de Rothschild. The
new Cadet d’Oc varietal wines benefit from the Baron Philippe
de Rothschild expertise. Thanks to a rigorous parcel selection,
a regular follow-up by the oenologists and a meticulous and
traditional maturing in the company’s cellars, the aromatic richness
of the varieties makes unique wines combining pleasure, quality
and accessibility ata an attractive affordable price.
www.bpdr.com
WHITE
Cadet d’Oc Barbacchus Sauvignon Blanc, Pays d’Oc IGP | Screw cap
AED
50 | 14566
Cadet d’Oc Barbacchus Chardonnay, Pays d’Oc IGP | Screw cap
AED
52 | 14565
Cadet d’Oc Barbacchus Merlot, Pays d’Oc IGP | Screw cap
AED
50 | 14564
Cadet d’Oc Barbacchus Cabernet Sauvignon, Pays d’Oc IGP | Screw cap
AED
50 | 14563
RED
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| Southern France
The Domaine de Baron’arques was purchased by the Baronness
Philippine de Rothschild and her two sons in December 1998. The
Rothschild team pulled up 31 hectares out of 36 of the vines, did
a thorough soil analysis, and replanted the vines according to the
soils that best suited them. The earliest vintage of the signature
wine is 2003 and has been produced every year since then. The
AOC Limoux requires that the wine be composed of at least
45 percent Merlot and blended with two Mediterranean grape
varieties, but the wines of the Domaine de Baron’arques usually
have five or six varietals.
RED
Baron’Arques, Limoux AOC
AED
285 | 75046
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| Southern France
Situated in the foothills of the Pyrenees, surrounded by its
vineyards, Domaine Gayda is a new destination in the Languedoc,
25km south west of Carcassonne, in the village of Brugairolles.
Domaine Gayda has a passion for the traditional ‘cépages’ grown
across the many diverse soils and climates of their vineyards
situated throughout the Languedoc, giving “Provenance” to all
their wines. While the grapes are rooted in tradition, the winery
itself is all about the new, with investments in all the latest
equipment and technology. Gayda’s quest towards an organic
viticulture is driven by their respect for the natural environment
and to offer a wine of outstanding quality. Domaine Gayda is a
fully organic vineyard with certification for their Figure Libre range
complete by 2012. The other wines will follow as they continue to
fulfill the necessary requirements.
www.gaydavineyards.com
WHITE
Flying Solo Grenache Blanc Viognier, Pays D’Oc IGP | Screw cap | Organic
AED
42 | 14975
Figure Libre Freestyle Blanc, Pays D’Oc IGP | Organic
AED
77 | 14977
Flying Solo Grenache Noir Syrah, Pays D’Oc IGP | Screw cap | Organic
AED
42 | 14974
Figure Libre Freestyle Rouge, Pays D’Oc IGP | Organic
AED
79 | 14976
RED
Figure Libre Cabernet Franc, Pays D’Oc IGP | Organic
AED
105 | 14978
Chemin de Moscou, Pays D’Oc IGP | Organic
AED
150 | 14979
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| Southern France
As one of the foremost winegrowers in Languedoc Roussillon,
Gérard Bertrand crafts his wines with passion and a deep
understanding of the wine regions of the South of France. By
constant attention to the vines and an uncompromising quest for
excellence, Gérard Bertrand makes wines of character that are
widely appreciated among connoisseurs all over the world. Gérard
Bertrand was named European Winery of the Year in January 2012
by the US magazine Wine Enthusiast and Red Winemaker of the
Year in September 2012 by the International Wine Challenge, one
of the greatest wine competitions in the world.
www.gerard-bertrand.com
WHITE
Réserve Spéciale Sauvignon Blanc, Pays d’Oc IGP
AED
57 | 11285
Muscato 10, Pays d’Oc IGP
AED
56 | 13611
Domaine De L’Aigle, Chardonnay, Limoux AOP
AED
109 | 15056
Cigalus Blanc, Aude Hauterive AOP | Bio-dynamic
AED
190 | 13612
ROSÉ
Gris Blanc, Pays d’Oc IGP
AED
57 | 12858
Réserve Spéciale Cabernet Sauvignon, Pays d’Oc IGP
AED
57 | 102156
Réserve Spéciale Pinot Noir, Pays d’Oc IGP
AED
61 | 102146
RED
Domaine de Villemajou, Corbières Boutenac AOP
AED
110 | 15055
Cigalus Rouge, Aude Hauterive AOP | Bio-dynamic
AED
190 | 12527
Gérard Bertrand Clos d'Ora | Bio-dynamic
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| Southern France
Recognising the importance of innovation in an increasingly
varied wine industry, Sacha Lichine has developed a line of New
World styled French wines, focused on the traditional varietals
from the Languedoc. Single Blend has a bright, blush color with
an elegant strawberry and grape nose. It is both full and balanced
and has a fresh finish. This wine is dry. The pressing is direct and
made carefully while aged with a bâtonnage ( lees stirring).
www.sachalichine.com
ROSÉ
Single Blend Grenache | Screw cap
AED
56 | 15222
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Costieres de Nimes
| Southern France
Mas de Daumas Gassac is a family owned vineyard in the
Languedoc. Originally founded by Véronique and Aimé Guibert
in the early 70's, Mas de Daumas Gassac is now run by Samuel,
Gaël, Roman and Basile Guibert. The Domaine produces two great
wines to lay down, the red and white Mas de Daumas Gassac,
and also vinify and produce the Gassac Classic and Pont de Gassac
labels. The Grands Crus Mas de Daumas Gassac come exclusively
from a unique terroir similar to Burgundy – 50 hectares (125
acres) of uncloned and rare vines giving very low yields around 35
hectolitres per hectare. The Gassac valley has a cool Microclimate
influenced by several natural springs and the nearby hills and sea.
No chemical fertilizers or any other synthetic products are used
at Daumas Gassac. The Mas de Daumas Gassac rouge has been
described as ‘the first growth of the South’.
www.daumas-gassac.com
WHITE
Moulin de Gassac Classic Blanc, IGP Pays d'Herault
NEW |
AED
39 | 16782
Moulin de Gassac Pont de Gassac Blanc, IGP Pays d'Herault
NEW |
AED
80 | 16779
Mas de Daumas Gassac Blanc, IGP Pays d'Herault
NEW |
AED
240 | 1581113
RED
Moulin de Gassac Classic Rouge, IGP pays d'Herault
NEW |
AED
39 | 16781
Moulin de Gassac Pont de Gassac Rouge, IGP Pays d'Herault
NEW |
AED
80 | 16778
Mas de Daumas Gassac Rouge, IGP Pays d'Herault
NEW |
AED
240 | 1581012
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Maurice Jeanjean launched his wine business in 1870, involving
his whole family in the adventure. Five generations of Jeanjean
men and women have shared the same passion for the Languedoc
terroir and quality wines. It has taken the total commitment of
a family absolutely dedicated to wine to ensure that the huge
diversity of the Languedoc could have a place in the cellars and
on the tables of the whole world. The Jeanjean philosophy has
evolved from a family culture to that of an entrepreneurial business
by involving all its team in a shared goal : make the Languedoc
flag fly high. The family members and their ambassadors take
enormous care of the wines of the Vignobles Jeanjean and those
of their wine making partners whose talents cover the Languedoc’s
best terroirs.
www.jeanjean.fr
RED
Domaine Roudene "Les Pys", Fitou AOP
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Château St Didier Parnac, Cahors AOP
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Les Hauts de Castelmaure, Corbières AOP
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| Southern France
Halfway between the medieval city of Carcassonne and the old
Roman port of Narbonne, the Domaine L’Ostal Cazes within the
appellation Minervois la Livinière, lies at the foot of the Montagne
Noire in a magnificent region, the cradle of grand terroirs. The
area derives its name from the term “ostal” stemming from the
old “Langue d’oc” (Occitan), which means both “house” and
the “family group” living in it. Brought to life again in 2002 by
Jean-Michel Cazes, owner of Chateau Lynch-Bages, the vineyard is
located on the foothills of the Montagne Noire.
www.lostalcazes.com
RED
Domaine l’Ostal Cazes, “Estibals”, AOP Minervois
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| Southern France
Located between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean, in
Rivesaltes, Cazes is in the heart of the Roussillon. They are a family
company created in 1895 and thier values are incontestably related
to the wine world: know-how, respect and control of the soil have
been transmitted through several generations. A true pioneer in
the production and the marketing of high-quality Roussillon wines,
Cazes has become a byword for quality over the past fifty years.
Whilst remaining vigilant on the excellence of its wines produced
from low yielding vines, Cazes entirely converted their 220 hectare
estate to comply with organic and biodynamic viticulture in 1997.
www.cazes-rivesaltes.com
DESSERT
Domaine Cazes, Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP | Bio-dynamic
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CHAPTER XVII
GERMANY
‘I love German wines but they just don’t seem to sell’;
the perennial lament of many of us in the wine trade.
We are delighted to report, therefore that German
wines have enjoyed something of a renaissance in
the last year in Dubai with significant growth in the
amount of listings granted to German wines and the
amount of wine consumed. The reason is simple; we
have been able to offer well priced and packaged,
approachable and fruit driven wines at sensible prices.
MOSEL
NAHE
RHEINGAU
RHEINHESSEN
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This year we add a cracking,
off dry Riesling aptly named
‘Cliffhanger’ for the vertiginous
slate based vineyards of the
Mosel from which it comes.
Prinz von Hessen’s H Estate Rheingau Riesling, Deep
Roots Rheinhessen Riesling (a new portfolio addition
in 2013) and St Urbanshof Qba Mosel Riesling are
great examples of this trend and this year we add a
cracking, off dry Riesling aptly named ‘Cliffhanger’
for the vertiginous slate based vineyards of the Mosel
from which it comes.
variation is not something that fazes the best
producers in this cool part of Europe and we are very
happy with the quality we are receiving.
Following a stellar 2012 vintage, 2013 posed more
challenges for German winemakers but vintage
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Rheingau
| Germany
“It was, and still is, a big challenge for us to bring 800 years of
family tradition together with today‘s modern wine demands
in a harmonious way, so that they strengthen each other“, says
Donatus Prinz von Hessen. This interaction is reflected through
the entire Prinz von Hessen estate. While the wines, with their
bright, lively and fresh expression, demonstrate a modern style,
the focus on Riesling is testament to Rheingau tradition. His vision
is to earn global recognition for his Riesling and his estate, and to
create wines in the Rheingau reflecting the terroir of the estate’s
vineyards, with an unmistakable style. “Quality begins in the
vineyard!“ Guided by this philosophy and with a sharp focus on a
clear target – to get the absolutely best out of each grape vine –
the estate practices a future- and nature- orientated viniculture.
www.prinz-von-hessen.de
WHITE
“H” Estate Riesling | Screwcap
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Riesling Kabinett | Screwcap
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Riesling Dachsfilet | Screwcap
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Rheingau
| Germany
Schloss Vollrads is probably the oldest wine estate in the world.
A document in the Mainz City Archives shows that on November
18, 1211, wines were sold from (what is today) Schloss Vollrads,
to the St. Victor monastery in Mainz. This long tradition is
enhanced by the most modern technical equipment and
meticulous care in the cellars. The estate’s 80 ha vineyards are
planted exclusively with Riesling grapes. In order to achieve the
highest quality for wine possible, Schloss Vollrads controls yields
through selective pruning, practices ecologically-oriented vineyard
maintenance, harvests its grapes late and selectively, by hand and
allows its wines to develop with as little interference as possible.
The cellar master strives to retain all the grapes’ natural aromas,
minerals, and acids during vinification and to produce fruity
Riesling wines that reflect their varietal character.
www.schlossvollrads.de
WHITE
Riesling Kabinett | Glass Stopper
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112 | E0169
Riesling Spätlese | Glass Stopper
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150 | E0170
DESSERT
Riesling Beerenauslese | 37.5cl
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Rheingau
| Germany
Weingut Robert Weil was founded in 1875 when Dr. Weil
purchased his first vineyards in Kiedrich, and he moved there
that year. Today the estate is managed with the same spirit of
enterprise by the fourth generation of the founding family. Today
Weingut Robert Weil cultivates 90 ha (222 acres) of vineyards
planted with 100% Riesling. Wilhelm Weil, the great-grandson of
the estate’s founder, carries on the tradition of uncompromising,
quality-oriented practices in the vineyards and in the cellars. The
historical manor house, the ultra-modern cellars and the vinothek
stand side by side in a beautiful park – the same synthesis of old
and new that is reflected in the estate’s philosophy of winemaking.
www.weingut-robert-weil.com
WHITE
Riesling
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Riesling Trocken
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Mosel
| Germany
As one of Mosel valleys most renowned winemakers Dr Dirk Richter
of Weingut Richter enjoys both the privilege and responsibility
of tending some of the World’s best white wine vineyards. On
meeting the man one is struck by the enormous knowledge and
passion he possesses. Richter wines are proud ambassadors of
the cultural heritage and legacy of the unique Mosel-landscape.
Their wines are refreshing, animated and charming driven by spicy
minerality and low alcohol. They are the perfect match for oriental,
the south-east Asian and the light style European cuisine.
www.maxferdrichter.com
WHITE
Classic Riesling
AED
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Mulheimer Sonnenlay Riesling Kabinett
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99 | 7620
Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Spätlese Trocken
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Mosel
| Germany
Nikolaus (Nik) Weis is heading the third generation of this family
Estate, founded in 1947 by his grandfather, Nicolaus Weis. Nik grew
up in the winery and has been involved in all aspects of St. UrbansHof from breeding vines at the nursery operated by the winery, to
cultivating vineyards and making wine. After obtaining a degree in
viticulture and oenology at Geisenheim, in Germany, Nik broadened
his experience by working and studying in the Champagne region
of France, California, Canada and the Nahe region in Germany.
As president of the Young Winemakers Association of Leiwen, Nik
has been at the forefront of the movement by a new winemaking
generation to preserve the traditions of German winemaking and
restore German Estate wines to prominence St. Urbans-Hof is a
clear leader in innovation and quality.
www.urbans-hof.de
WHITE
Estate Riesling QBA
A fourth generation winegrower and merchant, Peter Sichel is
a member of one of Germany’s most important wine families.
AED
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The Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling has natural grape sweetness,
fruity and floral aromas and the classic Mosel acidity.
WHITE
Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling
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Nahe
| Germany
The Anheuser family has been making wines against the idyllic
back drop of Nahe’s steep river valleys since 1627. Paul-Christian
represents the 14th generation and his approach suggests that
the family has every intention of continuing for another 400 years.
Vitcultural and vinification practices speak of an inate knowledge
and respect for the land. The wines are elegant, balanced
and pure. Excellent single vineyard Rieslings are produced but
we have selected two more unusual offerings both of which
offer remarkable value for money; a bright, fresh and floral
Weissburgunder and a creamy, raspberry accented Pinot Noir Rosé.
www.anheuser.de
WHITE
Weisser Burgunder
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69 | 9153
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ROSÉ
Blanc de Noir Rosé
In the rock and pop scene, “unplugged” means a performance
that allows musicians to reach their audience in a very intimate
atmosphere. Without electronic influences or amplification, they
can present their songs in a relaxed and pure manner. In this
unique atmosphere the audience can enjoy authenticity and
individuality to the full. In an age of technical reproduction and
mass production the “unplugged” idea represents an appreciation
of manual craftsmanship and for the realisation that not every
innovation and trend automatically makes music better. At Weingut
Tesch, they have transferred this idea to one subject: Riesling.
www.weingut-tesch.de
WHITE
Unplugged Riesling | Screwcap | Organic
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Rheinhessen and Mosel
| Germany
Rheinhessen – currently the most exciting and innovative winegrowing region in Germany – is bringing a breath of fresh air to
the German wine industry. The top category of wine-growers
includes Jochen Dreissigacker who has teamed up with two highly
acclaimed wine makers to produce a brilliant Riesling they have
called DEEP ROOTS.
The wine makers behind DEEP ROOTS belong to the rising stars of
the German wine elite and trade under the simple name of “Drei
Winzer” (engl. Three wine-growers). The men behind the name
are Jochen Dreissigacker, Stefan Winter and Philipp Wittmann.
WHITE
Deep Roots Dry Riesling | Screwcap
Winemakers have to be crazy, passionate and adventurous to
produce Riesling in the stony vineyards which stretch from the
banks of the Mosel River to the precipitous slopes of the valley.
Cliffs and rough, rocky terrain make this area one of the most
spectacular wine-growing regions in the world. There are many
other places in which it is easier to produce wine but none of
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them are quite as stunning. Four friends (Axel Pauly, Thomas
Ludwig, Sebastian Oberbillig & Markus Berres) who have the same
passion for wine joined forces to create CLIFFHANGER, a fruitdriven Riesling with plenty of character and minerals. Taste the
authenticity and origins of this unique wine and share our thrill!
WHITE
Cliffhanger Riesling | Screwcap
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CHAPTER XVIII
INDIA
Vineyards in India range from the more temperate
climate of the northwestern state of Punjab down
to the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Some of
India's larger wine producing areas are located
in Maharashtra, Karnataka near Bangalore and
Telangana near Hyderabad. Within the Maharashtra
region, vineyards are found on the Deccan Plateau
and around Baramati, Nashik, Pune, Sangli and
Solapur. The heat and humidity of India's wine region
dictates many of the viticultural choices that are made
NANDI HILLS
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We’ve added over 100 new
labels to a portfolio already
brimming with winemaking
royalty including Antinori,
Grover Zampa use international
Allegrini,
Alois Lageder,
techniques and practices
to
create great wines expressing
the Zonin.
Ruffino and
“
best of the terroir.
in the vineyards. Vines are often trained on bamboo
and wire in a pergola to increase canopy cover and to
get the grapes off the ground where they would be
more prone to fungal diseases. The canopy protects
the grapes against sunburn and rows are spaced wide
to help with aeration between the vines. Irrigation is
essential in many of India's wine regions and since the
1980s, drip irrigation has been widely used.
locations of the Nandi Hills in Karnataka and the
Nashik Valley in Maharashtra allowing perfect
conditions for vine growing, Grover Zampa use
international techniques and practices to create
great wines expressing the best of the terroir. Michel
Rolland, the world famous wine consultant, helps
Grover create these distinctive and surprising wines.
We’re delighted to bring you the wines of Grover
Zampa for the first time in Dubai. With their twin
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Nandi Hills
| India
A passion for wine and respect for traditions have made the
dream of Premium Indian Wines come true for Grover Zampa. The
history starts from the 1960s with Kanwal Grover, father of Indian
viticulture, and is being enriched with every generation. Today,
Grover Vineyards is managed by Kapil Grover, son of Kanwal
Grover. The vineyards have expanded from 100 acres to 400 acres
under his able leadership. Through his respect for traditions, he
carries forward the objective of producing premium quality wine
in India. Like his father, who initiated viticulture in India, Kapil
is an innovator. Utilising modern techniques he has significantly
upgraded processes in the winery and subsequently, wine quality.
www.groverzampa.in
WHITE
Grover Art Collection Chenin Blanc
NEW |
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Grover Art Collection Sauvignon Blanc
NEW |
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RED
Grover Art Collection Cabernet-Shiraz
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CHAPTER XIX
ITALY
Italian wine continues to grow in popularity around
the World and with Dubai enjoying the same trend
its not hard to understand why. Italy is country of
diversity, and this is never more present that in its
wines. Crisp, fresh white wines from Alto Adige
in the North, right down to beautiful Sicily in the
south. Bold and powerful reds from the classic areas
of Piedmont and Tuscany and a growing demand
for indigenous grape varieties like Fiano and Nero
d’Avola.
LOMBARDY
PIEDMONT
FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA
VENETO
TUSCANY
UMBRIA
MARCHE
LAZIO
PUGLIA
SARDINIA
CALABRIA
SICILY
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Of course, Pinot Grigio continues to lead the way
and with stunning examples of Pinot Grigio from the
Porer Pinot Grigio by Alois Lageder and the Sanct
Valentin Pinot Grigio from St Michael Eppan you can
really understand why this grape variety has taken the
world by storm. And who can ignore the remarkable
rise of Prosecco?- a global phenomenon and an area
where we have strengthened our portfolio with the
introduction of new wines from Zonin and Scavi & Ray.
grape is blended with Bordeaux varietals to produce
rich, powerful red wines. Also from the classical
region of Tuscany, Chianti Classico, we have added
Castello d’Albola, a property that is rich in heritage
and winemaking history.
For those that are adventurous with their wine
choices, Italy can offer much diversity, interest and
drinking pleasure outside of the usual favourites. This
land of vinous plenty, is waiting to be discovered.
In our portfolio we see additions from Rocca di
Montemassi in the Maremma, the coastal region of
Tuscany where the traditional Tuscan Sangiovese
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CHAPTER XX
NORTH WEST ITALY
LOMBARDY
PIEDMONT
“My cellar is located in Cocconato d 'Asti, the "Riviera
del Monferrato", in Piedmont, one of the best Italian
areas for wine production. Experience, respect for
the environment, the consumer and the care of the
vineyards express the virtues of Dezzani, which has
roots in traditions of the past as well as the future and
innovation.” --Luigi Dezzani, Owner and Winemaker,
Dezzani
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Stunning views, food, and wine
are abundant here, in a region
full of rich history.
North West Italy is home to some of the best and
most well-known wine growing regions, including
Piedmont and Liguria. Stunning views, food, and wine
are abundant here, in a region full of rich history.
The North West of Italy is mountainous, with the Alps
and Apennine mountain ranges influencing both
the climate and terroir. The region, bordered by the
west at the Ligurian Sea and the north by France
and Switzerland, has very rocky soil and as such,
only a small amount of land is suitable for vineyard
plantings. The soil that is cultivatable, however, is very
rich in clay, limestone and minerals which accounts for
the minerality found in many of the wines the region
produces.
The climate of North West Italy is relatively mild
year round due to the effect of the mountains.
By the coast, rainfall is plentiful as is sunshine on
the mountainous slopes, whilst in the valley it is
significantly lower with abundant fog. These varied
climates help the native grapes of the region to thrive
and achieve their full winemaking potential.
Winemaking in the region is concentrated
predominantly on quality against quantity, and on
local grape varieties. North West Italy has several DOC
controlled regions as well as DOCG classifications.
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Piedmont
| North West Italy
The Dezzani family name is held in the highest esteem in the
region of Piedmont, particularly among the many growers dotted
around the beautiful hills of Asti, Acqui, Alba and Monferrato with
whom the family share an intimate knowledge and love of the
region. Located in Cocconato d’Asti, Dezzani was founded in 1934
by Luigi Dezzani, grandfather of the current owners, Franca, Luigi
and Giovanni. Luigi’s hard work and dedication to the promotion
of Piemontese wines was recognised when he was awarded the
‘Cavaliere del Lavoro’, Italy’s highest honour for entrepreneurial
excellence. Today, his grandson and namesake carries on Luigi’s
legacy producing a significant range of classic Piemontese wines
whilst maintaining strong relationships with growers, allowing
Dezzani to pick and choose grapes from some of the best
vineyards, acting as negociant for some of the best estates in the
various DOC’s and also finding time to chair the Barbera (of Asti
and Monferrato) Consortium, the youngest person ever to have
served in this capacity.
www.dezzani.it
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Barbera d’Asti I Ronchetti DOCG
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Barbaresco DOCG
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Barolo DOCG
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Piedmont
| North West Italy
In the rolling hills outside the town of Gavi lies the estate of La
Scolca, which was taken over between 1917 and 1919 by the
Soldati family. Today the estate is managed by Giorgio Soldati and
his daughter Chiara, the fifth generation of the Soldati family to
own the winery. La Scolca is comprised of 55 hectares of vineyards,
some owned, some leased, but all farmed bio-dynamically by
the Soldati team. Some of the vines are more than 60 years old.
The vineyards extend through 11 towns, including the Rovereto
commune of Gavi in Piedmont, considered by experts to have the
best terroir for the Cortese grape variety. Three years before the
Gavi was granted DOC status, La Scolca registered the trademark
Gavi dei Gavi in the US, better known as the “Black Label.” Gavi
obtained DOCG status in 1998. Producers within the commune of
Gavi are allowed to label their wines as ‘Gavi DOCG del commune
di Gavi’ or ‘Gavi di Gavi’ but La Scolca is the only producer allowed
to use their popular and renowned ‘Gavi dei Gavi’ trademark name
to distinguish themselves.
www.scolca.it
WHITE
Gavi del Comune di Gavi ‘Oro’ DOCG
Gavi dei Gavi® ‘Black Label’ DOCG
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Piedmont
| North West Italy
Lying in the heart of the Langhe district of Alba and dominated
by an ancient Cedar of Lebanon tree, the 28 hectare
Monfalletto Estate is presided over by brothers Gianni and Enrico
Montezemolo. By no means traditionalists, the Montezemolo
brothers, aided by Gianni’s children Alberto and Elena, produce
intense, powerful Barolos that have earned the winery an almost
cultish reputation around the world. They regularly score top
points in US publications such as Wine Spectator and in 2006 won
not one, but two Trophies at the International Wine Challenge:
the International Nebbiolo Trophy and the Italian Red Wine Trophy.
The family have just completed a huge expansion of their barrique
cellar and have a newly opened tasting room for visitors to enjoy
the unique, outstanding view of the Estate and the heart of the
Barolo DOCG appellation.
www.corderodimontezemolo.it
WHITE
Langhe Chardonnay ‘Elioro’ DOC
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Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
Barolo Monfalletto DOCG
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Piedmont
| North West Italy
Cossetti is a family company with a long tradition established in
1891 and is still run by Clementina Cossetti, great-grandson of
the founder. Among the key factors of the quality of the wines
produced by Cossetti, there are caring, passion and experience with
which is followed throughout the process, from the vineyard to
the harvest grapes, from the vinification to aging and to the final
bottling of the wine. The balance of tradition with innovation allows
Cossetti wines to maintain a constant quality. The Barbera “la Vigna
Vecchia” is a great example, made from grapes from vines over
30 years old producing a low amount of grapes but of very high
quality, it is aged partially in big oaks and partially in small barrels.
www.cossetti.it
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Moscato d’Asti DOCG
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78 | 75606
Barbera d’Asti ‘La Vigna Vecchia’ DOCG
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Dolcetto d’Alba DOC
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WHITE
Gavi di Gavi DOCG
RED
Amarte
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Barolo DOCG
Barbera d'Asti 'La Vigna Vecchia' Magnum | 1.5L
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Piedmont
| North West Italy
Established in the early 20th century under the guidance of Alfredo
Prunotto, the estate soon developed a reputation for producing
outstanding wines. They are considered by many as one of the
finest houses in Piedmont and hav been awarded 11 Tre Bicchieri
(three glasses) from the famed Gambero Rosso. In 1989 the
marketing of the wines was taken over by the great Tuscan house
of Antinori who then acquired the property 5 years later. The
range has continued to develop under their guidance.
www.prunotto.it
RED
Nebbiolo d’Alba, ‘Occhetti’ DOC
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130 | 75686
Barolo DOCG
AED
245 | 91266
Barolo 'Bussia' DOCG
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Piedmont
| North West Italy
Serafino first begin producing wine in 1878 and Cantina Enrico
Serafino was founded in 1878 in Canale d’Alba, one of the main
towns of the Roero district and a farming centre with a long
history that can be traced back to the early Middle Ages. The
winery has undergone a significant modernisation in the last few
years and the wines are as good as they have ever been.
www.enricoserafino.it
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Gavi di Gavi DOCG
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85 | 106316
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78 | 106336
RED
Barbera D’Alba
Barolo DOCG
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Piedmont
| North West Italy
It all began with the nickname “Braida”, which was acquired by
the great-grandfather Giuseppe Bologna who was a champion
in playing “pallone elastico” on town and church squares, a
typical sport of the Piedmont region. Giacomo Bologna inherited
both vineyards and nickname from his father, but above all an
unconditional love for his land and wine. Giacomo ventured to
produce a Super Barbera, vinifying the grapes into a quality wine
and maturing it subsequently in French barriques barrels, a practice
unknown to most at that time but widely used nowadays. Bricco
dell’Uccellone, the flagship wine of the company, has now become
one of the world’s leading Italian wines. Since 1961 until today
Braida has been the amplified and faithful image of the philosophy
of Giacomo and Anna, their prospect of life, earth, wine and
friendship. Raffaella and Giuseppe Bologna, both oenologists, are
the third “Braida” generation and are united by the initial dream
to elevate the Barbera grape into a noble status which for some
would seem to be reserved only for international varieties. At the
winery Braida the courage of the young generation is combined
with firmly rooted traditions.
www.braida.it
RED
Barbera d’Asti ‘Montebruna’ DOCG
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Barbera d’Asti ‘Bricco Dell’Uccellone’ DOCG
AED
335 | 14294
Barbera d’Asti ‘Bricco della Bigotta’ DOCG
AED
330 | 14295
Barbera d’Asti ‘Ai Suma’ DOCG
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Piedmont & Veneto
| North West Italy
The story of Martini spans nearly 150 years of Italian passion. From
its birth in Turin in 1863, it took on the world and succeeded. It
became an icon, a symbol for those who love to live their life with
style. Martini & Rossi was founded by Alessandro Martini, a skilled
and respected master herbalist and Luigi Rossi an entrepreneur
and successful wine merchant. Their motto ‘Volere é Potere’
(where there is a will there is a way) set them on the path to
global success. Energy, passion and dedication guided Martini on
its incredible journey from its origins in Italy to New York, Brazil,
Egypt, Hong Kong and beyond. By 1903, Martini had become one
of the most international brands worldwide; reaching 70 countries
across all continents. In 1993, Martini Asti received the prestigious
D.O.C.G. seal of quality. In order for a sparkling wine to be called
Asti, the wine must be made from 100% Moscato grapes grown
in the Asti region. The wines are made from grapes that express
the characteristics of a place, the way of life of its inhabitants, and
the traditions shaped along the years. Within that timeless context,
is a continuously evolving world of quality improvement and
international recognition.
www.martini.com
SPARKLING
Asti Spumante DOCG
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Sparkling Brut
AED
64 | 14410
Prosecco DOC
AED
64 | 14610
Sparkling Rosé, Demi-Sec
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Piedmont & Veneto
| North West Italy
The Gancia Estate is located in the heart of Piemonte and includes
2,000 hectares of controlled vineyards, 30 hectares of its own
vineyards for the production of red & white Piemontese wines. In
1865, Carlo Gancia produced the very first Italian Sparkling Wine
and production has now swelled to stand at 25 million bottles
per year across a portfolio including still wines and aperitifs. The
Historical Cellars of the House of Gancia are named Underground
Cathedrals for their unique architecture. These cellars, thanks to
their beauty and importance, were chosen by Unesco to be included
in their list of World Heritage sites, as a part and within the project
of nomination of the wine landscapes of Southern Piemonte.
www.gancia.it
SPARKLING
Pinot di Pinot Brut
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Pinot di Pinot Brut Rosé
AED
95 | 15234
Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG
AED
95 | 15235
Gancia Asti Millesimato Cuvee 24 Metodo DOCG Classico
Cinzano Sparkling Wine was born in 1840. Francesco Cinzano II
started sparkling wines production in the Royal Estates of Santa
Vittoria d’Alba.The goal was to emulate the incredibly popular
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French champagne that dominated the wine export market across
the globe. The result was the birth of the Cinzano Sparkling Wines.
www.cinzano.com
SPARKLING
Asti Spumante DOCG
AED
80 | 15906
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Lombardy
| North West Italy
Bellavista is the result of a determined search for perfect Italian
harmony. To realise this dream Bellavista has rewritten the history
of the area, choosing 190 hectares of vines, some of the best
in Franciacorta for exposure, character and expressive potential.
This rereading of this small wine-growing legacy has given rise to
107 small crus that express the intrinsic personality of the land
and the most subtle nuances of its character and personality. The
winemakers then undertook the great adventure of developing
a oenological style that would establish a new interpretation of
the art of producing a Franciacorta wine. The Bellavista cuvée are
the result of horizontal and vertical blends of over 90 selections
from 107 crus, and are harvested and fermented separately. This
is the secret of the complexity, balance and also the longevity of
a style that is evident in every vintage and every variety. To ensure
the longevity of this harmony, exceptional raw materials are
required along with a fermentation process that exalts its qualities.
Fermentation partially takes place in wooden barrels to guarantee
the long-life and finesse of the base wines. The remuage is done
strictly by “by hand” and ageing can last for up to 72 months as
in the case of the Bellavista Vittorio Moretti. A “savoir faire” that
has become very rare in the lands that produce sparkling wine, but
which is applied with great pride and determination by Bellavista.
www.bellavistawine.it
SPARKLING
Franciacorta Cuvée Brut DOCG
AED
210 | 15229
Franciacorta Grand Cuvée Vintage DOCG
AED
270 | 15231
Franciacorta Grand Cuvée Rosé DOCG
AED
315 | 15230
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CHAPTER XXI
NORTH EAST ITALY
FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA
VENETO
North East Italy, bordered by Switzerland and Austria
to the north and the Adriatic Sea to the east, is a
mountainous region that gives way to coastal plains.
Most of the area is influenced by the Alps, and the soil
of the region is rich, comprising of silt, clay, volcanic
deposits, and slate. This region is rich in history, with
Friuli and Venezia Giulia being important stops on the
Mediterranean spice route and the creation in 1885
of the very first Italian school for vine growing and
oenology in Veneto.
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The Alpine-Mediterranean climate
allows our grapes to ripen well
but also provides them with
wonderful minerality and aromas.
In Trentino - Alto Adige, Germanic influences prevail
and grapes such as Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, and
Sauvignon are grown and thrive in the warm days and
chilly nights. Grapes here are grown on the hillsides, in
terraces to produce the best quality. Hillside growing
techniques are also common in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
where the wines often have ‘colli’, meaning ‘hills’ in
their names.
by the mountains to the north, the cooler climates
here are well-suited to white varieties like Garganega
while the warmer Adriatic coastal plains and river
valleys are where the renowned Valpolicella,
Amarone and Bardolino DOC reds are produced in the
Veneto region.
The Po Valley covers 57% of the North East of Italy.
Protected from the harsh northern European climate
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Veneto
| North East Italy
Zonin could easily be described as one of Italy’s superbrands. It’s
hard to believe that they have remained family owned since they
were established in 1821 given the international succes they have
achieved. Their portfolio of wine covers eight distinct regions
of Italy covering both traditional and new. The ‘Regions’ wines
are some of the best value wines in our portfolio representing
both ‘imported’ grape varieties like Chardonnay and Cabernet
Sauvignon and wines produced in more established styles from
indigenous varieties, such as Soave and Valpolicella.
www.zonin.it
SPARKLING
Prosecco Brut DOC
AED
55 | 87416
Rosé Brut Spumante
AED
59 | 15224
AED
78 | 17600
Prestige Prosecco DOC
NEW |
Prosecco, Magnum | 1.5L
NEW |
AED
120 | 17599
WHITE
Regions Soave DOC | Screw cap
AED
36 | 8734
Regions Chardonnay, Delle Venezie IGT | Screw cap
AED
36 | 8739
Regions Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie IGT | Screw cap
AED
42 | 9008
Lambrusco dell’Emilia IGT
AED
36 | 8735
Regions Bardolino DOC | Screw cap
AED
36 | 8737
Regions Valpolicella DOC | Screw cap
AED
42 | 8736
Regions Cabernet Sauvignon, Delle Venezie IGT | Screw cap
AED
36 | 8740
Regions Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC | Screw cap
AED
36 | 8738
RED
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Veneto
| North East Italy
Col de Salici is the first brand of the Campagna del Vino, created
in 1997; Although Prosecco was not so popular at that time,
Giancarlo Notari was able to see potential in it the modern,
informal, light-hearted Italian drinking style that everyone loves
and enjoys today. The grapes selected for the production all
come from wines cultivated in the DOC and the DOCG area in
Conegliano Valdobbiadene where the highest quality of Prosecco
(the “Superiore”) is produced. This, together with the use of the
most modern techniques in the cellar and an elegant packaging,
place Col de Salici among the truly great producers for this
amazing sparkling from northern Italy.
www.compagniadelvino.it
SPARKLING
Prosecco Valdobbiadene Spumante DOCG
AED
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The Italian premium brand Scavi & Ray stands for finest Prosecco
made of grapes that thrive in the breathtaking, sun-drenched
landscape of the Veneto in Northern Italy. The Prosecco Spumante
is most appreciated for its vivid and fine sparkle and is a product
of the Glera grape - a white grape variety that embodies the long
wine-making tradition of the Veneto. As a long-term partner
87 | 75886
of Berlin Fashion Week; London Fashion Week; as well as being
an initiator of design alliances between the brand and inspiring
designers or fashion labels, Scavi & Ray cements its place in the
world of fashion, design and style. Born in the Veneto, celebrated
on red carpets worldwide.
www.scavi-ray.it
SPARKLING
Sprizzione RTD
AED
55 | 12986
Hugo RTD
AED
55 | 13832
Rosato Spumante
AED
64 | 13488
Prosecco DOC
AED
64 | 12985
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Trentino-Alto Adige
| North East Italy
Alois Lageder is a synonym for a sustainable, holistic corporate
philosophy, largely in certified biodynamic viticulture, and also for a
wide spectrum of cultural and artistic activities. Founded in 1823,
and now directed by Alois Lageder, the fifth generation of family
ownership, the winery is situated in Italy’s most northern wine
growing region, the mountainous Alto Adige, right in the middle
of the dramatic scenery of the Dolomite peaks. The wines of Alois
Lageder derive from sustainable, holistic methods of production.
They are made partly from grapes that are grown and certified
Biodynamic, and partly from grapes that are purchased from
trusted local growers. Fidelity to nature and progressive thinking
come alive in authentic wines: the end result of a multifaceted,
holistic concept grounded in sustainable practice, respect for
nature, regard for the environment, and responsibility for the
generations still to come.
www.aloislageder.eu
WHITE
Estate Pinot Grigio, Dolomiti IGT | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic
Estate Pinot Bianco, Dolomiti IGT | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic
NEW |
AED
85 | 96926
AED
85 | 17108
Sauvignon Blanc, Südtirol Alto Adige DOC | Bio-dynamic
AED
102 | 13627
Gewürztraminer, Südtirol Alto Adige DOCl | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic
AED
109 | 96946
Pinot Grigio Porer, Südtirol Alto Adige DOC | Bio-dynamic
AED
125 | 96956
Lowengang Chardonnay,Südtirol Alto Adige DOC | Bio-dynamic
AED
222 | 102946
AED
230 | 97106
RED
Krafuss Pinot Nero, Südtirol Alto Adige DOC | 75cl | Bio-dynamic
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Trentino-Alto Adige
| North East Italy
This is a co-operation beteen local growers and Alois Lageder
with a goal to produce premium quality wines from a blend of
Merlot with Cabernet and a Pinot Grigio that offer extra-ordinary
value. This co-operation utilises the strength of all concerned and
the result is a compact pair of wines that remain focused and
extremely well-priced.
www.cantinariff.eu
WHITE
Riff Pinot Grigio delle Venezie I.G.T.
| Screw cap
AED
59 | 96906
AED
60 | 96916
RED
Riff Rosso Cabernet - Merlot, Dolomiti I.G.T.
| Screw cap
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Trentino-Alto Adige
| North East Italy
Established in 1907, the San Michele Appiano winery is today
considered to be one of the best wineries in Alto Adige and Italy.
It presently has 350 members, 370 hectares of vineyard and
produces 2.5 million bottles every year. The Sanct Valentin range is
the cru line of San Michele Appiano. The vines are between 20 and
40 years old and are in the heart of the traditional Eppan white
wine area. These vineyards are at an altitude of between 590 and
620 metres above sea level with a South to Southeastern exposure.
The expertise of Master Winemaker, Hans Terzer, led Gambero
Rosso to rank him among the ‘Top 10 Master Winemakers in the
World’ in 2000. In the same year the winery itself was named
‘Winery of the Year’ by Gambero Rosso, the first time a cooperative was awarded this accolade.
www.stmichael.it
WHITE
Chardonnay DOC
AED
95 | 15118
Pinot Grigio DOC
AED
95 | 15119
Sauvignon Blanc ‘Lahn’ DOC
AED
120 | 15120
Pinot Grigio ‘Sanct Valentin’ DOC
AED
190 | 15121
RED
Lagrein DOC
AED
95 | 15143
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Veneto
| North East Italy
In the heart of the Lugana area on the southern shores of Lake
Garda, the winery was established in 1960, when the late Sergio
Zenato and his wife Carla started to create quality wines from
the local grape variety Trebbiano di Lugana. The Zenato winery
now owns 75 hectares in total, 40 in San Benedetto di Lugana
and 35 hectares in Sant’Ambrogio, in the Valpolicella Classico
area. The Zenato name is synonymous with Amarone and they
have continuously produced Amarone and Amarone Riserva of
immense complexity and depth, to international acclaim. Along
with outstanding red wines, Zenato also produce white wines
that are renowned for their clean and elegant fruit character. Over
the years Zenato have become one of the most respected family
owned wineries in Italy, and at the London International Wine
and Spirits Fair they were voted among the Top Five Red Wine
Producers in Italy.
www.zenato.it
WHITE
Lugana Riserva ‘Sergio Zenato’ DOC
AED
215 | 15124
RED
Bardolino DOC
AED
69 | 15125
Ripassa’ Valpolicella Superiore DOC
AED
149 | 15126
Amarone Classico della Valpolicella 'Sergio Zenato' Riserva DOC
AED
620 | 15128
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Veneto
| North East Italy
Owned by the Zenato family, the Santa Cristina Estate is located
in San Benedetto di Lugana, approximately 25 kilometers west of
Verona, on the banks of the Lake Garda. The estate encompasses
40 hectares of vineyards located on various prim sites in the
Lugana DOC production area, some of which can be dated back
to prehistoric times. Primarily known for their outstanding Lugana
wines from this estate, the Zenato family also make premium
wines using international grape varietals.
www.zenato.it
WHITE
Chardonnay, Garda DOC
AED
107 | 15122
Lugana ‘Vigneto Massoni’ DOC
AED
115 | 15123
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Veneto
| North East Italy
Sansonina is a large 18th century estate in the Sirmione area,
which is renowned for the production of Lugana, one of the most
famous white wines of the Lombardy-Veneto region. Uniquely, the
estate has the area’s only established Merlot vines. It was for this
reason that in the mid 1990s, Carla Prospero acquired Sansonina
with the purpose of taking up the challenge of producing a great
red wine in a zone traditionally known for its whites. The winery
was established in the 1990’s under the guidance of Carla and
Nadia Zenato, with winemaker Silvano Tempesta creating their
renowned Rosso Veronese from the Merlot grape.
www.sansonina.it
RED
Sansonina Rosso, Veronese IGT
Sansonina Rosso, Veronese IGT | 1.5L
AED
330 | 15127
FWL* | 15129
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Veneto & Puglia
| North East Italy
Situated in Valgatara, the centre of the Valpolicella production
zone, the Campagnola winery was founded in 1886 by Carlo
Campagnola, who initiated a tradition of quality which is
flourishing to this day. The founder’s grandson and namesake,
Giuseppe, who now owns and runs the newly renovated winery,
has created a portfolio of wines not only from the Veneto but
from regions as far afield as Puglia. His wines represent excellent
value and quality. Despite already producing a superb Amarone,
Giuseppe decided to push the boundaries further and make a
Cru of truly exceptional quality. This culminated in an Amarone
of immense character and depth, which he named Caterina
Zardini in honour of his late grandmother. This wine has firmly
established itself as the jewel in the Campagnola portfolio and is
internationally renowned for its quality and character.
www.campagnola.com
WHITE
Di Giorno Chardonnay, Veneto IGT
AED
40 | 15085
Barocco Chardonnay, Salento IGT
AED
44 | 15086
Pinot Grigio, Veneto IGT | 1L | Screw cap
AED
58 | 15087
Barocco Negroamaro, Salento IGT
AED
40 | 15088
Valpolicella Campagnola DOC | 1L | Screw cap
AED
66 | 15089
RED
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Veneto
| North East Italy
Cantina di Custoza was founded in 1968 by 83 winegrowers and
today has 227 members who contribute grapes from over 1000
hectares of south-facing vineyards, located on the hills and foothills
south and southwest of Lake Garda. The terrains are glacial
moraines composed primarily of limestone, gravel and sand. The
climate is mild and temperate. The fresh and fruity ‘Classica’ range
offers great ‘food’ wines, whilst the ‘Val dei Molini’ range takes
its name from one of the most charming valleys in the Veneto
and is part of the Cantina’s ongoing ‘quality project’. The range is
completed with the premium ‘Custodia’ selection: the name comes
from Custoza’s ancient name as custodian of the territory.
www.cantinadicustoza.it
WHITE
Garganega Val dei Molini, Garda DOC
AED
54 | 15090
Pinot Grigio Linea Classica, Veronese IGT
AED
60 | 15091
AED
47 | 15092
RED
Merlot Linea Classica, Garda DOC
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Veneto
| North East Italy
The story of Allegrini is the story of a unique journey. From the
family’s roots as vintners in a small village in northeast Italy, the
company has grown, through impassioned enthusiasm and
challenge, to win worldwide recognition for the excellence of its
wines. Today Allegrini is a leading wine producer in the Valpolicella
Classico area in Veneto and one of the most highly acclaimed
Italian wine companies in the world. From Valpolicella, the Allegrini
Family’s journey led them naturally to found new Estates in Tuscany.
Firstly, in 2001, ‘Poggio al Tesoro’ in Bolgheri: from some 50
hectares of carefully and meticulously tended vineyards, this estate
produces wines that combine strength and elegance that since their
debut on the market have succeeded in winning acclaim from both
the public and international critics alike. Then, in 2007, ‘San Polo’
in Montalcino: again, Allegrini has risen to the challenge that Italy’s
most famous wine-producing area inevitably represents, bringing
together tradition and innovation to create wines of great elegance.
Handled with craftsman-like care in a cellar ecologically designed to
minimize energy wastage and the impact on the environment, the
grapes preserve the finesse of the fragrances natural to Sangiovese
confirming San Polo’s credentials as a new and already authoritative
ambassador of Brunello’s aristocratic lineage.
www.allegrini.it
WHITE
Soave DOC
AED
84 | 13100
RED
Palazzo della Torre, Veronese IGT
AED
135 | 1294309
La Grola, Veronese IGT
AED
190 | E036103-6
La Poja, Veronese IGT
AED
470 | 13296
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
AED
480 | E0353
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| North East Italy
Corte Giara is a collaboration of resources and skills between the
extremely talented people at Allegrini and local grape growers
in Veneto. The result is easy drinking and extremely well made
wines that offer exceptional value for money.
www.cortegiara.com
WHITE
Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie IGT | Screw cap
AED
54 | 7300
Soave DOC
AED
54 | 13099
Bardolino DOC
AED
54 | 13293
Valpolicella DOC
AED
54 | 13294
Valpolicella Ripasso DOC
AED
99 | 13295
RED
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Masi have become a phenomenon in the last few years and have
been the go-to guys for many in the wine trade for Amarone.
Their wines are perhaps a touch more traditional than others
but once you smell the complex notes of dried fruits, cut grass
and forest floor it’s easy to see why their reputation is so highly
regarded. A must have wine on any decent restaurant list.
www.masi.it
WHITE
Masianco Pinot Grigio e Verduzzo delle Venezie IGT
AED
85 | 9890
AED
85 | 9888
RED
Bonacosta, Valpolicella Classico DOC
Campofiorin, Rosso del Veronese IGT
AED
105 | 9887
Costasera, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
AED
300 | 9886
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| North East Italy
Four generations have worked at the Pieropan family estate since its
foundation in 1890, each contributing something different depending
on their generation, their knowledge and their entrepreneurial spirit.
Viticulture and vinification began with Leonildo, a doctor in the small
town of Soave, who, driven by his understanding of biology and
chemistry began working in the family vineyards and cellars. His sons,
Fausto and Gustavo continued his work with great passion, but the
turning point for the estate came with Leonildo, grandson of the
founder who, with the force of his sense of vocation, carved out his
own style. A belief in the central importance of the vine, an unceasing
pursuit of quality and innovative winemaking processes are the key
charactestics of the Pieropan identity. Leonildo shares his great love of
the earth with his wife, Teresita, and together they have instilled an
appreciation of their family’s land in their sons Andrea and Dario, who
run the estate with their parents.
www.pieropan.it
WHITE
Soave Classico DOC
AED
105 | E0354
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Friuli - Venezia Giulia
| North East Italy
Ca’ Bolani is one of the major producers of wine in Fruili and was
purchased by the Zonin Group in the early 1970’s. There are now
over 550 hectares making a range of the region’s classic grape
varieties. Restored to its ancient splendour by the Zonin family,
the Estate lies in the countryside near Aquileia, famous for its
wines ever since the time of the Roman Empire. An authentic
jewel in Friuli’s wine production sector , with the greatest area
of vineyards in Northern Italy (550 hectares under vine) - the Ca’
Bolani Estate is capable of producing both elegant white wines
and richly-structured reds.
www.cabolani.it
WHITE
Sauvignon Blanc, Friuli Aquileia Superiore DOC
AED
57 | 9881
AED
57 | 9882
RED
Merlot, Friuli Aquileia DOC | 75cl
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| North East Italy
The Livon family company is fairly new in terms of production
when in 1964 Dorino Livon bought his first vineyard on the hills
of the Collio and gradually added more to that. The farm grew
year on year and after Dorino built his own wine cellar, his two
sons joined the business in the 1980’s and started to diversify
the production of wines. The 263 hectares property, including
two wineries, lies between the towns of Chiopris and Viscone
on a large plain which is rich in iron and alluvial soils. The plain
extends from the edge of the Veneto region in the west and the
Colli Orientali del Friuli region in the east with the Moreniche hills
to the North. Each winery is equipped with the latest modern
wine making facilities and barrique ageing cellars thus allowing
the wine makers to express the surrounding vineyard’s individual
characteristics to the full. The quality of Livon wines are recognised
internationally and consistently by the Gambero Rosso.
www.livon.it
WHITE
Friulano, Collio Linea Classica DOC
Braide Alte, Linea Cru IGT
AED
AED
90 | 15108
235 | 15109
RED
Cabernet Franc Collio Linea Classica DOC
AED
90 | 15111
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| North East Italy
The Chiopris Villa, acquired by the Livon brothers in 1992 is an
important addition to the Livon offering. Located in the foothills
of the Colli Orientali del Friuli, between the towns of Chiopris
and Viscone, the 60 hectare property houses a newly renovated
winery and luxury agri-turismo. Valneo and Torino Livon acquired
the villa with the express purpose of maximising the potential of
the Grave DOC, considered to be one of the best areas in Friuli for
vine cultivation as the soil is rich in iron. Each winery is equipped
with the latest modern wine making facilities and barrique ageing
cellars, thus allowing the wine makers to express the surrounding
vineyard’s individual characteristics to the fullest extent.
www.villachiopris.it
WHITE
Sauvignon Blanc, Friuli-Grave DOC
AED
64 | 15107
AED
64 | 15110
RED
Cabernet Sauvignon, Friuli-Grave DOC
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| North East Italy
Located in Rondover, near Porcia, in the most western part of DOC
Friuli Grave and central part of DOC Prosecco, the San Simone
winery was founded in 1915. It takes its name from the 14th
century chapel that is situated opposite the property. The vineyards
are located in the Grave DOC area, in the municipalities of Porcia
and Azzano Decimo. The Brisotto family have now owned the
winery for five generations and today Chiara, Anna and Antonio
Brisotto continue to make wine of great character. They are
promoters of modern viticulture based on low yield of grapes per
hectare. Currently the winery has 55 hectares under vine, with a
further 40 hectares in the Friuli-Grave area to pick from.
www.sansimone.it
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Prosecco Frizzante DOC
AED
69 | 15132
Prosecco Spumante ‘Il Concerto’ DOC
AED
79 | 15133
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| North East Italy
In 1956 Livio Felluga chose a map as the motif for his wine labels
to underline a bond with the land that he loved very dearly. He
bought his first plots in Rosazzo and set about tending his rows,
firmly convinced that the quality he so single-mindedly sought
came from the vineyard. Today, Livio Felluga is regarded as one of
the seven most influential Italian winemakers. His Friuli Venezia
Giulia-based operation is one of the most celebrated winery of
northeastern Italy, a fame that reaches far beyond the confines
of the region. Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio is considered the top-end
quality benchmark for its category; Terre Alte 2009 has been
awarded Italy’s best white wine of the year; Sosso”, a world-class
red, represents the estate among the Grandi Cru d’Italia; and
Friulano is Friuli’s signature wine. Livio Felluga’s children are now
running the estate: the fifth generation goes on.
www.liviofelluga.it
WHITE
Sharjs Delle Venezie IGT
AED
115 | 73076
Sauvignon, Collio DOC | Screw cap
AED
150 | E0592
Friulano, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC | Screw cap
AED
150 | E0590
Pinot Grigio, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC | Screw cap
AED
156 | E059106-6
Vertigo Delle Venezie IGT
AED
115 | 105796
Sosso Reserva Rosazzo Rosso, Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC
AED
330 | E0593
| Screw cap
RED
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CHAPTER XXII
CENTRAL ITALY
Central Italy encompasses the winemaking areas in
Tuscany, Umbria, Marches, Abruzzo and Lazio. The
most famous of these and perhaps the most famous
of all Italian wine making regions is Tuscany. Tuscany
produces some of the great wines of the world in
Chianti & Brunello di Montalcino as well as the world
famous Super Tuscans from Bolgheri. Tuscan wine has
a rich, diverse history and origins which can be traced
back as far as the fifth century BC. Considered one of
TUSCANY
UMBRIA
MARCHE
LAZIO
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Tuscany produces some
of the great wines of the
world in Chianti & Brunello
di Montalcino as well as the
world famous Super Tuscans
from Bolgheri.
MARCHESE PIERO ANTINORI AND DAUGHTERS.
Italy’s ‘greats’, Sangiovese is the mainstay in all but
one of Tuscany’s seven red-wine DOCGs.
Our portfolio contains some of the greatest names
in Tuscan wine; Ruffino with premium wines from all
over Tuscany is partnered with Antinori, one of the
most prestigious Italian wine families as well as the
historical Ricasoli, known as the creators of the modern
recipe for Chianti Classico. This year we increase our
Tuscan portfolio to include two wines from the widely
respected Tenuta Argentiera from Bolgheri.
To the South of Tuscany lies the region of Umbria famed for the clean, crisp and fresh white wines from
Orvieto and of course the world acclaimed Cervaro
Della Salla from Antinori and to the east, Lazio known
for producing Frascati. Along the Adriatic coastline
of central Italy are the Marches and Abruzzo regions,
both known for making great value for money wines.
Our portfolio is enhanced this year with the addition
of the Moncaro range of wines all offering terrific
examples of the regions winemaking capabilities.
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It is almost impossible to put into words the contribution that
this dynamic estate has made to the wine industry in general
let alone the Italian wine industry specifically. Their wines are
without doubt considered by most to be the benchmarks that
Italian wines should be judged. The House of Antinori are now
celebrating 26 generations of being family owned but don’t
let this fool you into thinking that this estate is only tied up in
tradion and history. This is arguably one of the most innovative
and at times courageous wineries in Italy.
www.antinori.it
WHITE
Villa Antinori Bianco, Toscana IGT | 37.5cl
AED
41 | 6907
Santa Cristina Campogrande, Orvieto Classico DOC (Umbria)
AED
55 | 8838
Villa Antinori Bianco, Toscana IGT
AED
69 | 6906
Cervaro della Sala, Umbria IGT
AED
260 | 7561612
ROSÉ
Cipresseto Rosato, Toscana IGT
AED
57 | 7573
Villa Antinori Rosso, Toscana IGT | 37.5cl
AED
65 | 6905
Santa Cristina Rosso, Toscana IGT
AED
64 | 9170
RED
Villa Antinori Rosso, Toscana IGT
AED
105 | 6904
Marchese Antinori Riserva, Chianti Classico DOCG
AED
159 | 75626
AED
215 | 12662
AED
285 | 12624
Villa Antinori Rosso | 1.5L
Pian delle Vigne, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
NEW |
Guado al Tasso, Bolgheri Superiore DOC
FWL* | 75756
Tignanello, Toscana IGT
FWL* | 12719
Solaia, Toscana IGT
FWL* | 75746
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Tuscany
| Central Italy
Founded in 1877 at Pontassieve, Florence, Ruffino is synonymous
with the story of Tuscan winemaking. Classic wines such as Chianti
Classico, Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino have always been
the soul of Ruffino’s portfolio. The foresight of the winery and the
desire of new exciting challenges, has also led to the creation of
imposing Supertuscans and other wines produced with local and
international grape varieties. Tradition and innovation. Experience.
Territory. Desire to reach excellence through passion and
knowledge, in the vineyards as well as in the cellars. These are the
fundamental values upon which Ruffino, with its Tuscan Estates,
is built. Six estates located in the best growing areas of Tuscany,
spread over 1500 hectare of land, with 450 hectares under vine.
A historic, yet dynamic and modern winery.
www.ruffino.com
WHITE
Ponte d’Oro Galestro, Toscana IGT
AED
47 | 2389
Libaio Chardonnay, Toscana IGT
AED
60 | 1874
Ruffino Chianti DOCG
AED
55 | 1857
Aziano, Chianti Classico DOCG
AED
90 | 3323
RED
Lodola Nuova, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
AED
105 | 3324
Riserva Ducale, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
AED
125 | 1861
Riserva Ducale Oro, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
AED
185 | 1860
Greppone Mazzi, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
AED
310 | 3322
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Tuscany
| Central Italy
The Rocca di Montemassi Estate is a historic landmark in the
Maremma. It is a place where one can enjoy the renaissance of
rural values as well as a vigorous yet elegant landscape that has
no equal anywhere else in the world. Today Rocca di Montemassi
embodies the soul of the Tuscan Maremma and of its people. It
is a land full of contrasts and wonders, where the sunlight not
only ripens the grapes but also makes the wine gleam; where the
sea breeze not only scents the air but also sweetens the musts;
and where the soil not only nourishes but also warms the roots of
the vines. All this contributes to the charm of this Estate, whose
roots are firmly planted in the past and whose wines face proudly
towards the future.
www.roccadimontemassi.it
WHITE
Vermentino, Calasole, Toscana IGT
AED
56 | 9883
AED
75 | 12765
RED
Rocca di Montemassi Focaie
NEW |
Rocca di Montemassi Sassebruna
NEW |
AED
110 | 17604
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Tuscany
| Central Italy
Castello d’Albola is an estate that is committed to beauty and
elegance. Authenticity to Chianti Classico is Castello d’Albola’s
goal. Castello d’Albola captures the essence of the Sangiovese
variety with its often subtle and austere tones, capable of
delighting all those who care to unlock its fascinating secrets.
The Estate dates back to the 12th Century, and has been through
the hands of many noble families in Tuscany. The estate covers
850 hectares in Chianti Classico with 158 hectares under vine at
between 400-500M above sea level, with South facing elevation to
maximize the ripeness of the Sangiovese grapes.
www.albola.it
RED
Castello di Albola Chianti Classico DOCG
NEW |
Castello di Albola Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
NEW |
AED
130 | 17602
Castello di Albola Accaiolo
NEW |
AED
305 | 17603
AED
85 | 17601
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Tuscany
| Central Italy
In the middle of the 1990s, Barone Ricasoli started a huge project
to renew the vineyards in its Chianti Classico land, amounting
to 245 hectares. The old vineyards (all planted at the end of the
1960s and the beginning of the 1970s), were ripped apart by
Esca, with low densities per hectare and containing all the varieties
belonging to Chianti Classico, but distributed randomly. So an
excellent opportunity arose to renew and improve the vineyards,
while introducing international varieties, such as Merlot and
Cabernet at the same time. Considering that most of the land was
made up of rock and that the breaking up of the land had to be
done using ploughs and explosives, the problem of reclamation
proved to be complicated and hard right from the start. So far 204
out of 230 hectares have been replaced in Brolio, using modern
preparation techniques and genetically selected material, all aimed
at obtaining long-lived vineyards capable of producing high-quality
grapes. www.ricasoli.it
WHITE
Torricella, Toscana IGT
AED
120 | E0154
RED
Chianti, DOCG
AED
63 | 110716
Brolio, Chianti Classico DOCG
AED
107 | E0147
Rocca Guicciarda, Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
AED
140 | E0152
Casalferro, Toscana IGT
AED
265 | E0155
Colledilà, Chianti Classico DOCG | 1.5L
AED
640 | 122241
Castello di Brolio, Chianti Classico DOCG | 37.5cl
AED
165 | E0149
Castello di Brolio, Chianti Classico DOCG
AED
320 | E01480108
Castello di Brolio, Chianti Classico DOCG | 1.5L
AED
640 | E015001
AED
210 | 13373
DESSERT
Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC | 50cl
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| Central Italy
Castello di Fonterutoli has been owned by the Mazzei family since
1435. Today the estate boasts an area of 650 hectares of which
117 hectares are under vine. The vineyards are divided into four
distinct grape growing areas: Fonterutoli, Siepi, Badiola, and
Belvedere, each one responsible for making unique wines from
carefully selected clones of Sangiovese that highlight the unique
terroir of the land.
www.mazzei.it
RED
Tenuta Belguardo Maremma, Toscana IGT
AED
300 | E041202
Castello di Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico DOCG
AED
290 | E0415
Castello di Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico DOCG | 3L
FWL* | E041701
Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi, Toscana IGT (multiple vintages)
FWL* | E0418
Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi, Toscana IGT | 1.5L
FWL* | E0419
Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi, Toscana IGT | 3L
FWL* | E0420
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Tuscany
| Central Italy
The Tenuta Argentiera estate is situated on the coast of Tuscany
between Livorno and Grosseto, about 100km south-west of
Florence, on the southernmost border of the small but prestigious
Bolgheri DOC zone. It is part of the former Tenuta di Donoratico
estate owned by the Serristori, an influential Florentine family
who were given permanent use of this land by the Medici family
in 1512. In Etruscan times marshes, natural springs and silver
mines (the name “Argentiera” derives from “argento,” Italian
for silver) were found on the uplands of the estate making it an
important mining and farming area. Today the Tenuta is jointly
owned by brothers Corrado and Marcello Fratini, renowned
entrepreneurs from Florence, and Marchese Piero Antinori. The
owners of this delightful land have paid close attention to its
ecological vocation and landscape. In the Bolgheri DOC zone
Argentiera is both the closest estate to the sea and the highest in
altitude, stretching from the plains up to the hills.
www.argentiera.eu
WHITE
Poggio ai Ginepri, Toscana IGT
AED
110 | 15138
AED
375 | 15139
RED
Argentiera Bolgheri Superiore DOC
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| Central Italy
On leaving Valpolicella, cradle of Amarone and Allegrini’s native
home, the family passed through Montalcino, to Brunello, and to
their destination: San Polo. The idea behind San Polo was clear: to
maximize the potential of the terroir, make the quest for quality
a priority beyond compromise and offer our company and the
market another opportunity to expand and develop, thanks to the
prestigious wines of Montalcino. Those who know Montalcino
understand the importance of the variation in altitude, the
exposure to the sun, the soil composition in the vineyards and the
role played by geographical location (slopes). This is why, at San
Polo, they feel very strongly about preserving the natural landscape,
the specific environment and all its beauty, via the philosophy that
inspires their work both in the vineyards and in the cellar. San
Polo is a place well worth visiting - a tribute to the principles of
integration with the environment; vineyards cultivated according
to organic and sustainable farming principles and practices and a
cellar dedicated to aesthetes and environmentalists alike.
www.poggiosanpolo.com
RED
Rubio, Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
AED
AED
76 | 13297
275 | 13298
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| Central Italy
Bolgheri has been nothing short of a dream come true for
the Allegrini family: a dream of establishing roots in a worldfamous area producing wines that capture the imagination of a
cosmopolitan clientele. The was, in reality, a journey undertaken
in stages, where the exchange of ideas slowly gave way to
sensations, curiosity, learning and a sense of wonder until,
finally, a solid, concrete project emerged: Poggio al Tesoro. The
exceptional value and quality of the area, together with Allegrini’s
expertise and experience, has transformed Poggio al Tesoro
into a reality: they produce wines with a distinctive personality,
expressing power and complexity as well as elegance and
depth. The Bolgheri project was initiated via a partnership with
Leonardo Lo Cascio, a well-known entrepreneur and distributor
of Fine Italian wines throughout the United States. After just a
few years and a great deal of hard work, Poggio al Tesoro is now
a thriving 70 hectare (173 acre) Estate in prime Bolgheri winemaking territory.
www.poggioaltesoro.it
WHITE
Solosole Vermentino Bolgheri DOC
AED
120 | 13360
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Tuscany
| Central Italy
The Poliziano estate was formed in 1961 from an original nucleus
of 22 hectares and has now reached 200 hectares, of which
120 are cultivated with DOC and DOCG vineyards. The work
at the Poliziano estate starts in the vineyards, eliminating the
less favourably positioned sites and replanting where conditions
of soil and climate are optimal. The greatest care is taken over
production; the grapes are rigorously selected at varying stages,
during ripening, when they are harvested and when they arrive
in the cellar. Fermentation and maturation are carried out with
the maximum attention: the extraction of the polyphenolic
substances from their skins takes place in the new cellar in a
very soft way and the choice of wood is carefully made. The
Poliziano aim is to produce and market wines which are highly
representative of their category and which the customer can
easily recognize and enjoy.
www.carlettipoliziano.com
RED
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
AED
150 | E0159
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| Central Italy
Since 1950, Tenute Silvio Nardi have been working passionately
on the production of prestigious and unique wines. The winery’s
aim, both in vineyards and cellar, is to obtain flavour and quality
in the wines produced with Sangiovese of the two estates in
Montalcino. Tenute Silvio Nardi draw their inspiration from the
tradition, taking advantage of the research, always trying to keep
intact their farm characteristics. “I want our wines to express the
essence of every vineyard in that unique area of Tuscany known
as Montalcino”. This is Tenute Silvio Nardi’s mission explained
by Emilia Nardi. The finesse and identity that Sangiovese grosso
expresses in each vineyard of the two estates, so different in
their soils and climates, are undeniable. Manachiara, exposed to
the east where sun rises, offers full bodied and powerful wines.
Casale del Bosco, in the west side where sun goes down, offers
elegant and complex wines.
www.tenutenardi.com
RED
Rosso di Montalcino DOC
AED
135 | E015602
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
AED
235 | E015799
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | 1.5L
AED
500 | E015899
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| Central Italy
As reported in the historical archives of San Gimignano, the
Baroncini family started producing Vernaccia wine in San
Gimignano in 1489, thanks to Antonio di Bastiano, man of
property. Following the usages and customs of that period, his
daughter Apollonia pursued his work. She married Michele
Pesciolini, a nobleman of San Gimignano, and thus brought her
family lustre and land, among which the Torre Terza farm, still
owned by the family. From father to son, 500 years have passed
and today, in San Gimignano, the Baroncini family, founder of the
present firm, still produces wine, as if to testify how time cannot
affect traditions. With their wines they look to convey to their
customers and friends their love for the land and the joy of living.
www.baroncini.it
RED
Baroncini Chianti Messere
AED
56 | 15130
Baroncini Chianti Fiasco (Straw Flask)
AED
79 | 15131
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Marches
| Central Italy
The company has three separate wineries, producing over 7
million bottles a year, situated in the principal viticultural areas of
the Marche. This allows master winemaker, Giuliano d’Ignazi and
world famous consultant oenologist, Riccardo Cottarella, to create
a strong point of difference, placing the focus firmly on the wines
and grapes of the Marche region. Moncaro has made its name
over the years by combining two factors that typify the potential
of this exciting region, the quality of its wines and a desire to
push the boundaries both commercially and viticulturally. Of the
1,700ha co-operative, all are controlled using integrated farming
methods, a further 60ha are certified organic and 350ha have EU
certification for ‘low environmental impact’. Over the years, many
of the Moncaro wines have won several important awards and
accolades such as the ‘Italian White Wine of the Year’ trophy for Le
Vele at the IWC Awards.
www.moncaro.com
WHITE
Marche Bianco ‘Terre Cortesi’ IGT | Screw cap
AED
32 | 15113
Marche Trebbiano IGT
AED
35 | 15112
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classica ‘Le Vele’ DOC
AED
61 | 15114
Marche Rosso ‘Terre Cortesi’ IGT | Screw cap
AED
32 | 15116
Marche Sangiovese IGT
AED
35 | 15115
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC | Screw cap
AED
41 | 15117
RED
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Marches & Lombardy
| Central Italy
These great value wines have been a huge success, offering
modern styled easy drinking wines with eye catching and
simple packaging. As such they represent a great option for by
the glass and banqueting. www.10international.com
WHITE
Pinot Grigio, Lombardy IGT | Screw cap
AED
38 | 11956
AED
38 | 11957
RED
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC | Screw cap
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Tuscany & Lazio
| Central Italy
Schenk wines have an extensive team of viticulturists and analysts
who make sure that they produce great quality wine at an affordable
price. These wines consistently deliver and never disappoint.
www.schenk-wine.com
WHITE
Frascati Classico Superiore DOC
AED
36 | 3695
Casa del Coppiere Portobello Bianco | 2L
AED
54 | 3688
Chianti Cantina delle Tore DOC
AED
45 | 3691
Casa del Coppiere Portobello Rosso | 2L
AED
54 | 3687
RED
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CHAPTER XXIII
SOUTHERN ITALY
Encompassing the areas of Campania, Calabria &
Puglia in the boot of Italy as well as the Island of
Sicily and Sardinia, Southern Italy offers a diverse
range of wines made with indigenous and noble
grape varieties.
PUGLIA
SARDINIA
Campania, the birthplace of Pizza, is also home to
some great wines made from indigenous varieties
like Fiano and Taurasi. We are proud to have the
beautiful wines of Feudi di San Gregorio in our
portfolio. Founded in 1986, Feudi di San Gregorio is
CALABRIA
SICILY
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today the symbolic mark of the enological renaissance
of Southern Italy. Sicily, the fictional birthplace of The
Godfather, is a small island of impressive diversity.
International varieties such as Chardonnay and
Merlot work well alongside the traditional varieties
of Nero d’Avola and Grecanico. Planeta is a fantastic
example of this diversity. Producing wines in Sicily
since the 1600’s, Planeta champions the diversity of
the island with a family of critically acclaimed wines.
Joining them are the great wineries of Feudo Principi
di Butera and Cusumano, giving us an unparalleled
selection of Sicilian wines. Italy’s other main island,
Sardinia, is also a great land for viticulture. Here
Vermentino for the whites offers a great clean &
refreshing glassful. With Argiolas in our portfolio, a
winery with over 100 years winemaking experience,
partnering the wines from Sella & Mosca we can offer
diversity and quality from this great region.
From Italy’s southernmost regions we have the great
value wines from Statti, the Feudo dei Baroni Greco
and Gaglioppo, two lesser known grape varieties ones
but with real interest and the signature varieties of
Calabria. In Puglia, the wines from Masseria Altemura
have a true sense of place and are great examples of
interesting, indigenous grape varieties.
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Puglia
| Southern Italy & Islands
Masseria Altemura is situated deep in the countryside of the
districts of Torre Santa Susanna and of Oria, in the heart of the
Salento Peninsula, an area permeated through and through with
Mediterranean character and where the light, the breezes and
the sea coalesce in a unique alchemy. As had been the case with
Pascotto Carissimo way back in 1222, Gianni Zonin saw in this
area – and in Masseria Altemura in particular – the potential for
contributing to the renaissance of wine production in Puglia. There
thus began a long period of planning followed by one of actual
refurbishment, involving the land and the buildings that now
represent the heart of the estate’s headquarters. The total area of
the property is over 300 hectares – of which 130 (soon to become
150) are vineyards and 40 consist of olive groves – thus ensuring
substantial annual production. It is a single holding, restored with
total respect for the environment and the original architecture. As
in the time of the Counts Martini Carissimo, it now represents one
of the flagship estates in Puglian agriculture.
www.masseriaaltemura.it
WHITE
Apulo Fiano - Chardonnay, Salento IGT
AED
52 | 15225
Apulo Primitivo - Negroamaro, Salento IGT
AED
52 | 15226
Negroamaro, Salento IGT
AED
70 | 9884
Aglianico, Salento IGT
AED
70 | 15227
Sasseo Primitivo, Salento IGT
AED
76 | 9885
RED
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Puglia
Meaning “tower by the sea,” Tormaresca is an exciting wine
from the historic Puglia region (the heel of the boot), one of the
most promising regions in southern Italy. Both their estates are
located within the best areas for high quality production: one
in the Castel del Monte DOC and the other in the Salento DOC.
Modern international grape varieties are allowed to express the
influence of the terroir of this special land in new and exciting
ways. Native varieties such as Negroamaro and Aglianico
are transformed by using the latest in viticultural practices to
maximise ripeness and to increase the flavour profiles of these
wonderful native grape varieties.
www.tormaresca.it
WHITE
Chardonnay, Puglia IGT
AED
63 | 98786
AED
60 | 98796
RED
Neprica, Puglia IGT
Bocca di Lupo, Aglianico, Castel del Monte DOC
AED
190 | 98806
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Calabria
Feudo dei Baroni represents Antonio Statti’s excellent value range
of Calabrian grape varieties Greco and Gaglioppo. Motivated by
the high-quality wines Statti produces, Antonio has developed
through Feudo dei Baroni an approachable, easy drinking
range that still emphasizes the high standards Statti sets in its
winemaking, whilst also maintaining traditional wine reflective of
local terroir.
WHITE
Greco, Calabria IGT
AED
35 | 15140
AED
35 | 15141
RED
Gaglioppo, Calabria IGT
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Campania
Founded in 1986, Feudi di San Gregorio is today the symbolic
mark of the enological renaissance of Southern Italy and of a
culture of drinking; a time of rediscovering the identity of the
Mediterranean flavours. To protect the tradition while pursuing
all the potential. Enhancing the wines of Southern Italy such
as Aglianico, Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo, investing the
hand and in the secular traditions of Irpinian viticulture, restoring
a future to a unique environmental harmony. Today Feudi di
San Gregorio is - and wants to be more and more - a place of
encounter, of confirmation, of knowledge, of meditation, a
laboratory of ideas and culture.
www.moncaro.com
WHITE
Fiano di Avelino DOCG
AED
91 | 14254
Greco di Tufo DOCG
AED
91 | 14255
Falanghina del Sannio DOC
AED
91 | 14257
AED
59 | 14256
RED
Primitivo di Manduria (Puglia)
Taurasi DOCG
AED
159 | 14259
Serpico Rosso Irpinia IGT
AED
280 | 14258
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Sicily
In the heart of Sicily lies the Feudo Principi di Butera, in the
province of Caltanissetta, which is recognised today as one of
the best wine making regions in Italy thanks above all to its
production of high quality, prestigious red wines. The 320 hectare
estate also extends into the ancient lands of the Feudo Deliella
and includes over 180 vineyards in an exclusive terroir, thanks
to the warm and dry climate, which optimises the development
and perfect ripening of the grapes, a sea breeze which carries all
its benefits to the vines and the warm, strong sunlight which is
so typical of the southern areas of the island. The Zonin family,
owners of the Feudo Principi di Butera since 1997, have always
aimed to celebrate this unique, sun soaked and perfume rich land
by producing world class wines which express the full force and
soul of Sicily. “I am proud that our Sicilian estate is a bastion of
quality and the rural way of life, an oasis of the traditions which
we want to defend”. Gianni Zonin talking about the Feudo
Principi di Butera.
www.feudobutera.it
WHITE
Insolia, Sicilia IGT
AED
65 | E0160
Chardonnay, Sicilia IGT
AED
65 | E0161
Nero D’Avola, Sicilia IGT
AED
65 | E0162
Merlot, Sicilia IGT
AED
64 | E0163
RED
Deliella, Sicilia IGT
AED
250 | E016501
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Sicily
Established in 1995, Planeta is a Sicilian wine producer built on a
long agricultural tradition handed down since 1500 through 17
generations in the area between Sambuca di Sicilia and Menfi.
Today Planeta represents not just one, but six ways of developing
the territory, in six different settings. There are, in fact, six Planeta
wine producing estates, each one with a specific research and
development project. Ulmo at Sambuca di Sicilia, Dispensa at
Menfi, Dorilli at Vittoria, Buonivini at Noto, Feudo di Mezzo at Etna
in Castiglione di Sicilia, and finally, La Baronia at Capo Milazzo.
These are the Planeta locations, comprising a total surface area of
more than 350 hectares of vineyards. Through its family properties,
Planeta can conduct a virtual journey around Sicily and its greatest
wines. The stages are up-to-date and innovative yet consistent
with a historical and ritualistic interpretation that elsewhere has
almost been forgotten.
www.planetawines.com
WHITE
Segreta Bianco, Sicilia DOC | Screw cap
AED
70 | 14147
Alastro, Sicilia DOC
AED
87 | 14150
Eruzione 1614 Carricante, Sicilia DOC
AED
125 | 14157
Cometa, Sicilia IGT
AED
189 | 14154
Chardonnay, Sicilia IGT
AED
189 | 14155
ROSÉ
Rosé, Sicilia DOC | Screw cap
AED
70 | 14148
Segreta Rosso, Sicilia DOC | Screw cap
AED
70 | 14149
Plumbago, Sicilia IGT
AED
90 | 14151
RED
Merlot Sito dell’Ulmo, Sicilia IGT
AED
189 | 14152
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RED
Syrah Maroccoli, Sicilia IGT
AED
189 | 14153
Santa Cecilia, Noto DOC
AED
189 | 14156
AED
180 | 14158
DESSERT
Passito di Noto, Noto DOC | 50cl
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Sicily
From day one, the philosophy behind Cusumano has been to
emphasise the importance of knowledge of terroir. The winery
was established in 2000 with brothers Alberto and Diego who
were aided by consultant winemaker Mario Ronco and his intimate
knowledge of the Sicilian terrain. The locations of their vineyards
allow for maximum expression of not only the indigenous Sicilian
grape varieties, but also classic varietals that, according to Diego,
evolve to take on their own Sicilian identity. The estate has developed
reputation for quality, due in part to Diego and Alberto’s setting the
highest quality standards to every area of production, from vineyard
to bottle to company identity. Their flagship wine, Noa, was the first
wine ever to receive a Tre Bicchieri rating by Gambero Rosso on its
very first vintage, and the Italian and International awards have been
flooding in ever since. In 2013, Cusumano was named ‘Winery of
the Year’ by Italian wine magazine Il Mio Vino.
www.cusumano.it
WHITE
Insolia, Sicilia IGP
AED
59 | 15097
Angimbé Insolia - Chardonnay, Sicilia IGP
AED
88 | 15098
Jale Chardonnay, Sicilia IGP
AED
189 | 15099
RED
Merlot, Sicilia IGP
AED
50 | 15101
Nero d’Avola, Sicilia IGP
AED
65 | 15102
Noa, Sicilia IGT
AED
230 | 15103
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Sicily
Following on the success of the family brand, Diego and Alberto
Cusumano decided to launch the Nadaria brand as part of their
portfolio offering. Nadaria’s vineyards are situated in a prime
location in Sardinia, as part of the ever expanding 400 hectares of
Cusumano estate under vine. The purpose of this was to create
a range of wines focused predominantly on international grape
varieties such as chardonnay, Viognier and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The range presents wines which are very approachable, easy
drinking and excellent value for money. The estate is under the
guidance of a strong team, rich in experience of the viticulture and
above all, with a strong passion for winemaking.
www.cusumano.it
WHITE
Grecanico, Sicilia IGP
AED
38 | 15095
Chardonnay, Sicilia IGP
AED
40 | 15096
AED
40 | 15100
RED
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sicilia IGP
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Sardinia
Antonio Argiolas established the winery in 1918, committing his
family and descendants to the Sardinian soil when he planted
his first vineyard in Serdiana. His sons Franco & Giuseppe
Argiolas, along with their children, now run one of Sardinia’s
finest wineries. Just North of Cagliari, in the beautiful southern
Sardinian countryside, lies the Argiolas Estate, known for its
crisp, refreshing white wines and its complex, exceptional reds.
The renowned oenologist Professor Giacomo Tachis has been
involved with the winery for over a decade and is responsible
for creating Turriga, which is today considered to be one of
Italy’s best red wines. The Argiolas winery has always preferred
to concentrate on indigenous Sardinian grape varieties, and
they are responsible for a resurgence of interest in Bovale Sardo.
The estate comprises 230 hectares and is located in Serdiana,
Trexenta and Sulcis.
www.argiolas.it
WHITE
Costamolino, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
AED
75 | 15081
AED
63 | 15084
AED
90 | 15082
ROSÉ
Serra Lori Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
RED
Costera Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Turriga Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
AED
396 | 15083
LIQUORE
Limoncello Benalonga
Limoncello Tremontis
AED
AED
80 | 15153
145 | 15154
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Sardinia
Situated in the northwest corner of Sardinia, just inland from
the pretty, historic port of Alghero, this 1,600-acre property with
more than 1,200 acres of vines is one of the largest wine estates
in Europe. As Sardinia’s foremost wine producer, Sella & Mosca is
renowned for premium wines made exclusively from estate-grown
grapes. The estate were awarded the prestigious Winery of The
Year 2013 title by Gambero Rosso, testament to the great work
and wines Sella and Mosca are producing.
www.sellaandmosca.com
WHITE
La Cala, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
AED
72 | 106356
AED
65 | 106386
RED
Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Tanca Farra Alghero DOC
AED
130 | 106406
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SERGE HOCHAR 1939-2014
CHAPTER XXIV
LEBANON, SYRIA
& TURKEY
At the height of the Romans dominance around
2,000 years ago the Empire stretched from one end of
Europe to the other and from the British Isles to North
Africa. With all of the ‘Old World’s’ wine regions to
choose from for the construction of their temple to
Bacchus, the God of Wine, the Romans chose the
Bekaa Valley in what is now Lebanon. The ruins of
JEBEL-AL-ANSARIYE
BEKAA VALLEY
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SAMI AND RAMZI GHOSN, MASSAYA
It is thought that wine had been
produced in the Bekaa Valley
for around 3,000 years prior.
Welcome to the ‘Ancient World’
of wine.
the temple remain and so do the vineyards. Of course
vineyards were not a novelty during Roman times. It
is thought that wine had been produced in the Bekaa
Valley for around 3,000 years prior. Welcome to the
‘Ancient World’ of wine.
We add to our portfolio this year, the boutique wines
from Chateau Marsyas in Lebanon and look out oo for
Domaine Bargylus in Syria further strengthening our
position in Middle Eastern wines, offering choice
and quality.
The Bekaa Valley remains an ideal place to grow vines;
a hanging valley at 1km above sea level with pure
air, free draining soils, a water supply replenished by
spring snowmelt from the mountains looming on both
sides and a long, warm and sunny growing season.
We add to our portfolio this year, the boutique wines
from Chateau Marsyas in Lebanon and look out too
for Domaine Bargylus in Syria and a charming, juicy
red from the Cappadocia region in Turkey, further
strengthening our position in Ancient World wines.
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Bekaa Valley
| Lebanon
Most of the World’s fine wines fall into a classic style but
Chateau Musar has forged its own. Quite a feat for a winery
established less than a century ago far from what most would
consider the world’s classic wine regions, particularly when this
short lifespan has been punctuated by prolonged periods of war
and civil strife. A combination of superb Bekaa Valley vineyards,
tended organically, a hands off approach in the winery and an
utter conviction on the part of successive Hochar winemakers
have allowed this rise to prominence. The wines of Chateau
Musar are truly unlike any others on Earth. Upon release both
whites and reds unveil layer after layer complexity which develop
with each passing decade. This perennial MMI favourite sees a
change at the entry level with the Cuvée wines replaced by the
mightily impressive Musar Jeune range; white, rosé and red.
www.chateaumusar.com
WHITE
Musar Jeune Blanc | Organic
Château Musar Blanc 2005 | Organic
AED
AED
83 | 14451
180 | 14455
ROSÉ
Musar Jeune Rosé | Organic
Chateau Musar Rosé | Organic
AED
AED
84 | 14453
140 | 10229
RED
Musar Jeune Red | Organic
AED
84 | 14452
Chateau Musar Rouge 2004 | Organic
AED
250 | 14454
Château Musar Rouge 2002 | Organic
AED
280 | 10562
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Bekaa Valley
| Lebanon
Massaya is more than a wine, more than a business; Massaya
is the embodiment of modern-day Lebanon and a message of
sophistication and civilization. Massaya relies on the honesty and
integrity of its people to accomplish its high aims. Encouraging
the individual creativity is essential, quality improvements are its
crusade. This bijou winery, nestled between the mountains and
the Mediterranean in the prized Bekaa Valley, produces a range of
unique wines that captures the spirit of the Levant. By delivering
top quality wine, Massaya shows that Lebanon is more than news
headlines would have the world believe; Lebanon is the magical
land of Bacchus.
www.massaya.com
WHITE
Classic Blanc | Screw cap
AED
67 | 7461
AED
66 | 7463
Classic Rouge | Screw cap
AED
67 | 7459
Silver Selection Rouge
AED
96 | 7473
ROSÉ
Classic Rosé | Screw cap
RED
Reserve ‘Gold Label’ Rouge
AED
210 | 7472
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Bekaa Valley
| Lebanon
Deeply rooted in the Levant, the Johnny R. Saadé family translates
its passion for vines through the creation of Château Marsyas
in the southern part of the Bekaa valley. Renowned for its wine
culture, this ancient land reveals itself to be an exceptional place
for the creation of a great wine in line with the highest quality
standards. Located at an altitude of 900 meters, Château Marsyas
is a family initiative founded on the search for excellence. The wine
is made of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot for the red, and
Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay for the white.
WHITE
Marsyas Blanc
NEW |
AED
113 | 14447
NEW |
AED
163 | 14448
RED
Marsyas Rouge
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Syria & Turkey
Typically Mediterranean in style, Bargylus elegantly combines
strength and refinement: it has a strong colour, the range of aroma
is perceivable through the fresh fruit and minerality that translates
the very shingly soil. The balance between sweetness, that comes
with sunniness and the grapes’ full maturity, and salinity that comes
with limestone, allows Bargylus to convey a strong soil identity
and an inimitable taste. Stephane Derenoncourt, the well-known
and celebrated Bordeaux consultant of Domaine de Bargylus, was
overwhelmed by the beauty of the site and the diversity of soils, and
has been working with the Saade family on Bargylus since its inception.
WHITE
Domaine de Bargylus Blanc
NEW |
AED
118 | 14449
NEW |
AED
179 | 14450
RED
Domaine de Bargylus Rouge
Turkey is a country of indigenous grapes. Estimates range between
600-1200 existing different varieties. In Cappadocia mainly two
are interesting: "Öküzgözü" and "Boğazkere". The family winery
Kocabag has been cultivating these and other varieties since 1972.
The second generation has now invested to expand and
modernize the vineyards and cellar. Stylistically Kaya Kapadokia is
located between a velvety fruity Burgundy and a hearty Rhône. Has
a beautiful and dark red colour – coupled with fine exotic scent –
plenty of chocolate,plums and a hint of wild berries. A true gem.
RED
Kaya Kapadokia
NEW |
AED
70 | 16829
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CHAPTER XXV
NEW ZEALAND
GISBORNE
New Zealand is probably one of the few new world
countries which can plan a long term viticulture
programme without over affecting its water resource,
and in the future, this may turn into a big advantage in
a world where water footprint is on the rise for every
government.
This long and narrow country offers a large array of
climates, in Central Otago the continental climate
accommodates particularly well the Pinot Noir and
Chardonnay, but also Riesling and Pinot Gris. From this
HAWKES BAY
NELSON
MARTINBOROUGH
MARLBOROUGH
OTAGO
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New Zealand is probably one
of the few new world countries
which can plan a long term
viticulture programme without
over affecting its water resource.
years additions you will find the beautifully labeled
Terra Sancta from Bannockburn (Central Otago), juicy
and elegant Pinot Noir that had our mouthwatering
and without too much haste after tasting we also
added the floral and well balanced Pinot Gris.
new era where wine production becomes lower than
demand? Our new portfolio sees the addition of the
revered Auntsfield wines, founded by David Herd who
planted the first plot of vines in Marlborough back in
1873 and now rejuvenated by the Cowley brothers, a
truly historical vineyard in a booming region.
North of the South Island is Marlborough with its
unstoppable Sauvignon Blanc revolution! Marlborough
is now in nearly full plantation and whilst vineyards
may swap hands from time to time, unplanted
areas increasingly become hard to find... So will this
consistent trend for Marlborough Sauvignon start a
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Marlborough, Gisborne & Hawkes Bay
| New Zealand
Lindauer’s international awards and critical acclaim have made it
New Zealand’s most loved sparkling wine. Made from the grapes
of Gisborne, Lindauer Brut Cuvée has received multiple awards
which reflect the incredible quality for the price point. It’s not
just New Zealanders who have come to love Lindauer either.
Now sold in 14 countries, it’s New Zealand’s biggest sparkling
wine export, with consumers and media all around the world
recognising the value and quality of Lindauer’s diverse range.
Lindauer has recently had a packaging and logo refresh. The
tui features on either side, a nationally recognised bird which
represents history and provenance of Lindauer, synonymous with
New Zealand. Known also as a talkative bird, the tui represents
Lindauer’s place as both a social brand and the perfect drink to
make any occasion something special.
www.lindauer.co.nz
SPARKLING
Sparkling Sauvignon
AED
57 | 13153
Brut NV
AED
57 | 13151
Brut Rosé
AED
57 | 13152
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Marlborough & Hawkes Bay
| New Zealand
Oyster Bay is one of the pioneers of sustainable viticulture in
New Zealand and produce elegant, assertive wines from some of
the best vineyards in the Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay regions.
From its very first vintage in 1991, Oyster Bay has continued to
define the very stature and style of New Zealand wines and has
become the most successful New Zealand super-premium brand
internationally.
www.oysterbaywines.com
SPARKLING
Brut
AED
99 | 14397
Brut Rosé
AED
99 | 14398
AED
79 | 7920
AED
79 | 7919
AED
86 | 7922
WHITE
RED
Merlot | Screw cap
Pinot Noir | Screw cap
AED
100 | 7921
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Marlborough, Martinborough & Hawkes Bay
| New Zealand
The story of Craggy Range began with the desire to create a
legacy. When businessman Terry Peabody visited New Zealand in
1997, he was introduced to Master of Wine, Steve Smith. Terry
sensed a new and exciting possibility in New Zealand, a potential
he hadn’t seen elsewhere. The exceptional climate and the spirit
of the people aligned with his own philosophy and desire to cut
a new path. His ambition was not merely to emulate the greatest
examples of wine styles in the world, he wanted to create new
benchmarks with wines that would become internationally
regarded as New World classics.The two men made an important
decision from the beginning – to pursue the Single Vineyard
philosophy of winemaking – to select and source the best land and
vineyards in the country, and to plant the vines perfectly suited to
that soil and climate. Rich, red varieties in the warmer Gimblett
Gravels winegrowing area and Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc
from the cooler Martinborough region. Craggy Range was the first
in the southern hemisphere to adopt such an approach.
www.craggyrange.com
WHITE
Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
AED
90 | 11559
Kidnappers Vineyard Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
115 | 10141
Te Muna Road Vineyard Riesling | Screw cap
AED
125 | 10140
Les Beaux Cailloux Chardonnay
AED
290 | 12464
Te Kahu, Gimblett Gravels Vineyard | Screw cap
AED
130 | 10328
Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir | Screw cap
AED
211 | 10142
RED
Sophia, Gimblett Gravels Vineyard
FWL* | 101436
Le Sol, Gimblett Gravel Vineyard
FWL* | 12466
Te Kahu, Gimblett Gravels Vineyard | 1.5L
FWL* | 12470
Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir | 1.5L
FWL* | 12471
Te Quarry, Gimblett Gravel Vineyard | 1.5L
FWL* | 13299
Le Sol, Gimblett Gravel Vineyard | 1.5L
FWL* | 13300
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Marlborough, Hawkes Bay & Central Otago
| New Zealand
The Wild Rock Wine Company is a producer of regionally diverse
wines from a combination of owned, leased and contracted
vineyards in Hawke’s Bay, Martinborough, Marlborough
and Central Otago. Wild Rock’s modern, unconstrained and
memorable collection of wines speak uniquely of New Zealand and
showcase some of the county’s best known varietals.
www.wildrockwine.co.nz
WHITE
The Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
Pania Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
AED
70 | 10144
110 | 12596
RED
Gravel Pit Red | Screw cap
AED
79 | 10145
Cupids Arrow Pinot Noir | Screw cap
AED
95 | 11900
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Marlborough
| New Zealand
Wither Hills lies at the heart of Marlborough natural abundance.
The winery is named after the imposing Wither Hills ranges,
which form a dramatic backdrop to the vineyards which enjoy
long sunlight hours, cool nights and are nourished by the
waters of the Wairau River. Established in 1994, the Wither Hills
winemaking team strive together - with their diverse skills and
collective experience - to distil the natural beauty of Marlborough
into fine Wither Hills wines.
www.witherhills.co.nz
WHITE
AED
75 | E0187
AED
76 | E018606
RED
AED
160 | E0189
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Marlborough
| New Zealand
Established in 1985, Cloudy Bay Vineyards is situated in the
Wairau Valley in Marlborough at the northern end of New
Zealand’s South Island. This unique and cool wine region enjoys
a maritime climate with the longest hours of sunshine of any
place in New Zealand. Cloudy Bay has estate vineyards located
at prime sites within the Wairau Valley, and long-term supply
agreements with five Wairau Valley growers. The main varieties
grown are Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir with
lesser quantities of Gewürztraminer, Riesling, and Pinot Gris. The
winery takes its name from the bay at the eastern extremity of the
Wairau Valley, which was named Cloudy Bay by Captain Cook on
his voyage to New Zealand in 1770.
www.cloudybay.co.nz
WHITE
AED
210 | E0393
AED
220 | E0390
Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
AED
300 | E039204-6
AED
240 | E0391
RED
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Marlborough
| New Zealand
From humble beginnings in 1934, their first wines were released
under the Montana label in 1944 and have since grown to
become one of the country's leading range of wines – in no small
part due to the success of their, now world famous, Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc. Today, Brancott Vineyard continues to be a
source of inspiration for winemakers, not only proving that
anything is possible with a curious nature, but that their belief in
the land and knowledge of how to obtain the best from it can
result in award-winning wines enjoyed the world over.
www.brancottestate.com
WHITE
Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
NEW |
Brancott Estate Letter Series Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
NEW |
AED
AED
79 | 95526
110 | 14464
RED
Brancott Estate Pinot Noir | Screw cap
NEW |
Brancott Estate Letter Series Pinot Noir | Screw cap
NEW |
AED
AED
99 | 15407
145 | 17749
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Central Otago
| New Zealand
Felton Road is a small, artisan producer of Pinot Noir,
Chardonnay and Riesling. Established in 1991, and investing
heavily in meticulous biodynamic viticultural practices (Demeter
certified), Felton Road has quickly gained a reputation as one
of New Zealand’s leading premium wine producers. The three
estate vineyards are all located in Central Otago’s Bannockburn
sub-region. The winemaking maintains an emphasis on natural
winemaking in a gravity flow winery: practices such as whole
cluster, wild yeasts, and an absence of fining and filtration are
hallmarks of Felton Road’s wines. From their first vintage in
1997, Felton Road wines flew straight to the top of everyone’s
score sheet, with praise such as “Stunning Debut”, “Best New
Winery”, and “Pinot Noir of the Year”. Winemaker Blair Walter
attributes the high quality to the distinct Central Otago soils
and climate, the north-facing hillside vineyard, and meticulous
care of the vines, not mentioning his skill and wide experience
as winemaker.
www.feltonroad.com
WHITE
Dry Riesling | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic
AED
150 | 1329113
Elms Chardonnay | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic
AED
150 | 103613
Bannockburn Chardonnay | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic
AED
190 | 1186111
Bannockburn Riesling | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic
AED
150 | 1329013
Block 2 Chardonnay | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic
AED
195 | 11862
Bannockburn Pinot Noir | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic
AED
280 | 1186012
Cornish Point Pinot Noir | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic
AED
310 | 10363612
Calvert Pinot Noir | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic
AED
320 | 10362612
RED
Block 3 Pinot Noir | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic
FWL* | E0185
Block 5 Pinot Noir | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic
FWL* | E0188
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Marlborough
| New Zealand
On the northern side of the Wairau Valley In the Marlborough region,
is a sub-region known as Rapaura. With a terroir and microclimate
that has a unique combination of free-draining stony soils, high
annual sunshine hours and a crisp coastal climate, Rapaura is the
home of Stoneleigh vineyards. The result is a wine style; elegant and
crisp, yet intense - the flavour of Stoneleigh. Started by nature and
finished by the talents of the Stoneleigh winemakers, the philosophy
of minimum intervention in the winery ensures that the vibrant
flavours of Stoneleigh are captured in each and every bottle.
www.stoneleigh.co.nz
WHITE
Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
NEW |
AED
89 | 14484
RED
Stoneleigh Pinot Noir | Screw cap
Kapuka is a modern, contemporary and approachable
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Named after the New Zealand
native evergreen tree which grows throughout the wetlands
NEW |
AED
107 | 9557
neighbouring Kapuka's Rarangi vineyard site in Marlborough, the
wine is as fresh and appealing as its distinctive Kapuka leaf label.
WHITE
Kapuka Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
NEW |
AED
62 | 17340
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Marlborough
| New Zealand
Auntsfield is the home of Marlborough's first colonial vineyard
and winery. The original vineyard was established in 1873 and
made highly regarded wine for over 50 years. The dramatic hillside
vineyard with its unique variety of soils is again producing premium
wines under the guidance of the Cowley family. Brothers Luc and
Ben Cowley bring renewed care and passion to the key roles of
Winemaker and Viticulturist. The proud heritage of the land is
the inspiration to produce exciting hand crafted wines of balance
and individuality that display the special terroir of this historic
Marlborough vineyard.
www.auntsfield.co.nz
WHITE
Auntsfield Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
NEW |
AED
99 | 17068
RED
Auntsfield Single Vineyard Pinot Noir
NEW |
AED
150 | 17069
Auntsfield Road Ridge Single Vineyard Pinot Noir
NEW |
AED
245 | 17070
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Central Otago
| New Zealand
Terra Sancta means special place – the winery goal is to capture
the essence of their privileged part of the world in each Terra
Sancta wine. Based entirely in Bannockburn, Central Otago,
Terra Sancta’s four vineyards are planted on wildly varying soils,
with the soul being the Terra Sancta Estate on Felton Road - the
oldest vineyard in the sub-region, originating in 1991. Each wine
regardless of price point, is consistently linked to a particular part
of Terra Sancta, and like the unique labels, crafted to convey a
story of provenance.
www.terrasancta.co.nz
WHITE
Terra Sancta Mysterious Diggings Pinot Gris | Screw cap
NEW |
AED
115 | 1733913
Terra Sancta Mysterious Diggings Pinot Noir | Screw cap
NEW |
AED
130 | 1733713
Terra Sancta Pinot Noir | Screw cap
NEW |
AED
174 | 1733612
Terra Sancta Shingle Beach Pinot Noir | Screw cap
NEW |
AED
235 | 1733812
RED
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Nelson
| New Zealand
People thought Tim and Judy Finn were mad when they planted
grapes back in 1978. New Zealand’s wine industry was insignificant
but animal behaviourist Tim was determined to pursue a future in
fine wine. Today Neudorf is regarded as one of the country’s finest
wineries. Neudorf sits on a hillside around Nelson, in the Moutere
area at the top of the South Island. The tiny village is home to great
wine, sheep cheese, olive oil, gourmet mushrooms and artists.
The area boast NZ’s highest sunshine hours. “That combined with
our ancient gravel riddled clay soils give us a very special terroir,”
says Tim, “the wine is made by a dedicated team. It starts with the
vineyard, then the winery and through to the cellar door. Everybody
is valuable and must bring an attitude of excellence. Hard work,
and a healthy sense of humour help make great wine”. Robert
Parkers Wine Advocate says “Neudorf is one of New Zealand’s top
wineries......wines suffused with minerality and nervosite.”
www.neudorf.co.nz
WHITE
AED
115 | 13681
Brightwater Riesling | Screw cap
AED
115 | 13682
AED
140 | 13679
Tom’s Block Pinot Noir | Screw cap
AED
145 | 13680
Moutere Pinot Noir | Screw cap
AED
240 | 13683
RED
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THE SYMINGTON FAMILY
CHAPTER XXVI
PORTUGAL
Portuguese wineries are experiencing something
of an export boom as the country’s rich tapestry of
grape varietals become ever more understood and
celebrated by discerning wine lovers looking for
alternatives to the classic international names.
DOURO
DAO
ESTREMADURA
Isolation has its disadvantages but one strong
advantage for Portuguese wine is that the vast
majority are made from a dazzling array of highquality vine varieties that are rarely found elsewhere.
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Isolation has its disadvantages
but one strong advantage for
Portuguese wine is that the vast
majority are made from a dazzling
array of high-quality vine varieties
that are rarely found elsewhere.
CHARLES SYMINGTON
For this reason MMI have added a selection of wines
made entirely from the likes of Trincadeira/Tinta
Amarela, Baga, Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional.
Casa Ferreirinha was recently distinguished by the
prestigious “Wine&Spirits Magazine” with the award
“Producer of the Year 2012”, an award based upon
the consistent and high levelled classifications of
its wines in the charts of the magazine’s “Top 100
Tasting” - turning the Casa Ferreirinha into “the
great ambassador of the Douro Valley”, according
to its editor Joshua Greene. We’ve added three
wines at different prices points, with the Papa Figos
representing particularly good value and being a must
try for any Mediterranean wine fan.
From Symington we have a refreshing and stimulating
white – its sure to get your taste buds revelling
whether or not you can remember the varietals
(Malvasia Fina, Viosinho and Moscatel Galego)! In
addition, one of Portugal’s true cult wines, Chryseia,
is the result of partnership between the Symingtons
and Bruno Prats, formerly of Chateau Cos D’Estournel.
It is made from a judicious selection of grapes from
prime vineyards of Quinta de Roriz and Quinta de
Perdiz and adds a Classed Growth polish to a classically
Portuguese wine – a great example to blind taste with
Bordeaux fanatics.
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Douro
| Portugal
The Symington Family have long been the leading producers of
premium quality Ports in the Duoro Valley, indeed the combined
sales of the family’s companies constitutes over a third of all
premium Port sold throughout the world. They recently diversified
into table wines and for the first time MMI now offer both a
white and red example showing just how much the category has
improved. The Altano Blanco is a fresh and fruity quaffer made
from indigenous varietals, while the Chryseia is the result of
collaboration between the Symingtons and Bruno Prats, former
winemaker of Chateau Cos d’Estournel. This cult wine showcases
typical Portuguese varietals with the elegance and classicism
associated with classed growth Bordeaux.
www.symington.com
WHITE
Altano Blanco
AED
60 | 14946
RED
Chryseia
AED
350 | 14945
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Douro
| Portugal
Casa Ferreirinha and its wines are synonymous with quality, time
and art. Thus it has been since the company’s founding in the
eighteenth century by Bernardo Ferreira, whose formula was
refined by his descendants, especially his granddaughter Dona
Antonia Adelaide Ferreira, known affectionately as “Ferreirinha”.
Dona Antonia’s values carried Casa Ferreirinha all the way to
the present day and were crucial to creating and continuing this
brand’s great wines as well as constituting a unique heritage and
an unparalleled historical archive. Thorough knowledge of the
Douro Superior region, the features of its climate and soil and
carefully selecting the varieties to be used also came to be crucial
to the company’s strategy. This strategy, backed by 250 years
of experience in the Douro Region, in 1978 led Casa Ferreirinha
to acquire Quinta da Leda, located at Almendra, with its very
modern winery which was completed in 2001. The grapes of these
vineyards, provided the basis for Casa Ferreirinha’s premium wines,
including the stunning Quinta da Leda.
www.sogrape.pt
RED
Papa Figos
AED
65 | 14780
Vinha Grande
AED
85 | 14781
Quinta de Leda
AED
230 | 14782
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Estremadura
| Portugal
The Pink Elephant has established itself as one of our most popular
rosé wines in the list. Created specifically to be an ideal match
for spicy foods, the combination of berry fruit flavours and just a
touch of sweetness really does work with curries, Thai foods and
spicy Chinese dishes.
www.pinkelephantwine.com
ROSÉ
Pink Elephant | screw cap
AED
45 | 11993
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Dao
| Portugal
Mateus’s distinctive and innovative bottle shape has stood the
test of time since its inception during World War I and still
commands attention due to its military styled flask packaging.
The famous rose wine, bottled with just a touch of sweetness
and a slight petiance continues to be a global best seller and
for the first time has been joined in our portfolio by two fully
sparkling wines, both of which represent fantastic value for
money, whether your taste is for dry or demi sec fizz.
www.mateusrose.eu
SPARKLING
Sparkling Brut
AED
47 | 14777
Sparkling Demi Sec
AED
47 | 14779
AED
45 | 1573
ROSÉ
Mateus Rosé
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CHAPTER XXVII
SOUTH AFRICA
Gone are the days when South Africa was seen as
a producer of mainly overripe, over extracted, bulk
wines. Over the years it has shifted its focus from
quantity to quality and today the industry rallies
behind the slogan ‘variety is in our nature’ whilst
moving by leaps and bounds.
A complex and diverse natural environment means
that there are no stereotypes in South African wine.
While the industry is focused on achieving the quality
PAARL
STELLENBOSCH
FRANSCHHOEK
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“
These days there is a changing of
the guard. The industry is getting
younger and witnesses a new
generation of quality-obsessed,
visionary winemakers re-shaping
the landscape.
PAUL BOUTINOT, WATERKLOOF ESTATE, SOUTH AFRICA
standards that will ensure commercial success, there
is also a realization that all farming practices need
to be both environmentally sustainable and socially
responsible, and South Africa leads the way in terms
of production integrity. South Africa has the most
Fairtrade-accredited wineries in the world.
A winemaking history of 350 years means the country
has plenty of tradition to draw on, but these days
there is a changing of the guard. The industry is
getting younger and witnesses a new generation of
quality-obsessed, visionary winemakers re-shaping the
landscape. In addition a constant discourse between
the different sectors of the population are increasingly
resulting in innovative and original style wines that
have reached international prominence, if not
super-stardom.
In addition to record export levels, a healthy 2014
harvest, and the penetration of new markets, the
industry is also buoyed by the growing confidence in
South Africa as a top wine-producing country among
high-profile international critics. These include the
likes of Neil Martin, who reviews for Robert E Parker’s
world-famous The Wine Advocate, and who has
singled out South Africa as currently the most exciting
New World wine country.
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Paarl
| South Africa
Nederburg is South Africa’s most-awarded winery with more
awards earned on local and international shows than any other
producer in the country. Just recently cellarmaster Razvan Macici
was awarded the 2012 Diner’s Club Winemaker of the Year award
and the winery itself announced the South African Producer of
the Year at the 2012 International Wine & Spirits Competition
(IWSC). Nederburg is at the forefront of innovation with access to
leading-edge research and technology applied in wine-growing,
managing climate change and winemaking. The winery has the
resources and the know-how to pioneer new wine-growing areas
and winemaking techniques and in addition, has a dedicated plant
nursery propagating superior vine material for its own vineyards
and those of its long-standing suppliers.
www.nederburg.co.za
SPARKLING
Premiére Cuvée Brut
AED
38 | 10644
Foundation Sauvignon - Chardonnay | 18.75cl | Screw cap
AED
16 | 11359FD
Winemaster’s Reserve Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
39 | 10435
Winemaster’s Reserve Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
AED
39 | 10436
Winemaster’s Reserve Pinot Grigio | Screw cap
AED
39 | 15221
Foundation Rosé | Screw cap
AED
35 | 11557
Winemaster’s Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé | Screw cap
AED
41 | 11984
Foundation Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz | 18.75cl | Screw cap
AED
16 | 11360FD
Winemaster’s Reserve Shiraz | Screw cap
AED
41 | 10437
Winemaster’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap
AED
41 | 10442
WHITE
ROSÉ
RED
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Paarl
| South Africa
RED
Winemaster’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot | Screw cap
AED
41 | 10443
Winemaster’s Reserve Pinotage | Screw cap
AED
41 | 15237
AED
55 | 10658
DESSERT
Winemaster’s Reserve Noble Late Harvest | 37.5cl | Screw cap
Nederburg Heritage Heroes
Nederburg’s award-winning winemaker Razvan Macici has created
this selection of limited edition, affordably priced gourmet wines,
each named to honour some of the major figures in South African
winemaking who have been a source of inspiration to him. These
are the Nederburg Heritage Heroes...
WHITE
The Anchorman Chenin Blanc | Screw cap
AED
90 | 15217
The Young Airhawk Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
AED
90 | 15216
The Brew Master Bordeaux Blend
AED
90 | 15218
The Motorcycle Marvel Rhone Blend
AED
90 | 15215
RED
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Western Cape
| South Africa
This is a winery steeped in history with its roots going back to
the very beginning of the wine industry in South Africa. The
historical home of Fleur du Cap is the Bergerkelder in Stellenbosch
and as you enter the old cellar it’s hard not to get caught up in
the romance of wine. These wines deserve much more than an
acknowledgement of their past, these are varietal wines that are
generous in their fruit and in their quality.
www.fleurducap.co.za
WHITE
Sauvignon Blanc
AED
45 | 8515
AED
53 | 8514
RED
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Multi-region
| South Africa
Inspired by a Hungarian count whose charisma revolutionised
winemaking in the Cape, the singularly noble Pongrácz is South
Africa’s leading Méthode Cap Classique. There are a great many
things that need to come together to compose a single bottle of
Pongracz. Noble varietals, knowledge and craftsmanship are just
a few of the pieces of an ensemble that, once in play,
forms the symphony that is one of South Africa’s finest Méthode
Cap Classique.
www.pongracz.co.za
SPARKLING
Pongracz NV Method Cap Classique
AED
77 | 11341
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Devon Valley
| South Africa
The House of J.C. Le Roux, South Africa’s first and leading cellar
dedicated entirely to the art of making sparkling wine, is acclaimed
for its passion, craftsmanship and expertise in making fun loving
sparkling wines to suit every palate. Named after the prominent
French Huguenot, Jean Le Roux, the cellar is situated on part of
the historic farm where he settled to grow vines after leaving his
home in Normandy in 1704. Till this day The House of J.C. Le Roux
bears testimony to the contribution made by this illustrious family
in the picturesque Devon Valley outside Stellenbosch. The first
sparkling wine, a Sauvignon Blanc, was made at The House of J.C.
Le Roux in 1983 and MMI also offer the ever popular La Fleurette,
a sweeter bubbly rosé.
www.jcleroux.co.za
SPARKLING
Sauvignon Blanc
AED
41 | 12145
La Fleurette Rosé
AED
41 | 12146
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Stellenbosch
| South Africa
The Neethlingshof wine estate is located in the heart of
Stellenbosch and dates back to 1705, taking its name from its
19th century owner, Marthinus Laurentius Neethling, who served
as mayor of Stellenbosch and was also a member of the old
Cape Parliament. The beautiful manor house is the heart of this
fantastic estate where soil, climate and vines co-exist in perfect
harmony. The famous kilometre-long avenue of stone pines that
leads to the gabled homestead is the most recognisable feature of
the Neethlingshof Wine Estate and the central motif of the wine
labels. Included in the range are single varietal Chardonnay and
Malbec as well as the premium Caracal, made from a blend of
Bordeaux varieties.
www.neethlingshof.co.za
WHITE
Neethlingshof Unwooded Chardonnay
NEW |
AED
50 | 13781
Neethlingshof Merlot
NEW |
AED
70 | 13782
Neethlingshof Malbec
NEW |
AED
70 | 13783
Neethlingshof Pinotage
NEW |
AED
70 | 13784
Neethlingshof Caracal (Bordeaux blend)
NEW |
RED
AED
100 | 13786
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Somerset West
| South Africa
Waterkloof is serious about wine in the most natural way. Its
elegantly stark glass, steel and concrete edifice is an aesthetic
masterpiece fit for the most discerning tastes but so are its wines,
which are made in complete contrast in the most natural and
honest way. Back to basics rules at this conservation-minded estate
where an amphitheatre of bio-dynamic farmed vineyards allied
with a non-interventionist style of winemaking, produces wines
of vitality, which have a truly defining sense of origin. This aweinspiring destination on the outskirts of the Helderberg Winelands
is home to some superb wine collections: the flagship Waterkloof
range; Circle of Life which encapsulates the ultimate essence of
its vineyards; the elegantly expressive Circumstance range and
the False Bay range for everyday wine enjoyment. Waterkloof’s
fine dining ‘restaurant in the sky’ sits like an eagle’s nest on a
promontory overlooking the farm and False Bay itself which has
such in influence over its vineyards.
www.waterkloofwines.co.za
WHITE
Circle of Life White Blend | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic
AED
99 | 13233
Circumstance Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic
AED
90 | 11542
Waterkloof Sauvignon Blanc | Bio-dynamic
AED
125 | 11545
ROSÉ
Circumstance Cape Coral Rosé | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic
AED
90 | 11544
AED
98 | 13234
RED
Circle of Life Red Blend | Screw cap | Bio-dynamic
Circumstance Shiraz | Bio-dynamic
AED
123 | 11543
Circumstance Merlot | Bio-dynamic
AED
123 | 11576
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Somerset West
| South Africa
False Bay Wines is a range of truly fine wines of real individual
character and a sense of Cape terroir adventure at an affordable,
everyday price.This easy-drinking yet quality driven collection is
crafted by a passionate team led by winemaker Nadia Barnard, a
traditionalist at heart and custodian of the Waterkloof Cellar on
the elevated outskirts of the Helderberg Winelands. Waterkloof is
best known for elegant European style wines, but with additional
winemaking capacity and a wealth of excellent vineyards in and
around the Cape Winelands to pool from, the cellar also produces
this significant, pocket-friendly tier which inspires everyday wine
enjoyment. Named after the bay which frames Waterkloof’s eagle’s
view from the top of the Schapenberg outside Somerset West,
False Bay Wines is an extension of the estate’s wine portfolio which
fully adheres to the Waterkloof philosophy of uncompromised
quality and is exceptional value for money.
www.falsebayvineyards.co.za
WHITE
AED
44 | 11538
Chenin Blanc | Screw cap
AED
44 | 11539
AED
44 | 11537
AED
44 | 11541
Shiraz | Screw cap
AED
44 | 11540
Pinotage | Screw cap
AED
44 | 15228
ROSÉ
Rosé
| Screw cap
RED
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Durbanville
| South Africa
Martin Moore is the larger-than-life winemaker of Durbanville
Hills whose energy and enthusiasm transmits itself throughout
his team. These wines are brilliant and shows just how far South
African wine has come in the last few years. The Chardonnay is
delicate and focused, the Pinotage firm but elegant. Durbanville
Hills are commited to developing a just society within South Africa
and have worked tirelessly to provide schooling, housing and
partial ownership of the vineyard for the farmworkers. Now in its
second decade, the vineyard was extremely proud to announce
that one of children of the very original recipients of the program
had gone through his entire education through the partnership
and had graduated from university last year.
www.durbanvillehills.co.za
WHITE
Rhinofields Reserve Chardonnay
AED
70 | 106516
AED
62 | 106536
RED
Pinotage
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Stellenbosch
| South Africa
Vergelegen was established in 1700 and began a long history
of growing wines in a pioneering manner. Today, innovation
and tradition work hand in hand to create the Vergelegen
wine portfolio. Over 3000 soil holes were dug and satellite
mapping used to determine the very best sites for individual
vines. Supporting this innovation in wine is South Africa’s largest
private environmental project which saw Vergelegen declared
and remaining South Africa’s first Biodiversity in Wine Initiative
Champion. The latest review of Vergelegen’s wines by Tim Atkin,
a renowned Master of Wine, saw twelve wines from the current
vintage rated at 90 points and above. Clearly innovation and
tradition have created great harmony!
www.vergelegen.co.za
WHITE
AED
72 | E0563
AED
72 | E0562
AED
72 | E056404-6
RED
Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
137 | E050904-6
Red G.V.B.
AED
230 | E051001-6
Vergelegen V
AED
460 | 102546
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Franschhoek
| South Africa
Boekenhoutskloof was established in 1776. Located in the
furthest corner of the beautiful Franschhoek valley, the farm’s
name means “ravine of the Boekenhout” (pronounced Bookn-Howed). So that you know - Boekenhout is an indigenous
Cape Beech tree greatly prized for furniture making. Winemaker
Marc Kent is the chief winemaker and driving force behind the
dynamic farm. A maverick spirit, Marc is unafraid to experiment
with the unconventional, but his principal commitment is to
quality on every level and in every detail.
www.boukenhoutskloof.co.za
WHITE
Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
AED
49 | E024306
AED
49 | E0242
The Wolf Trap Red | Screw cap
AED
52 | E024105
Porcupine Ridge Merlot | Screw cap
AED
73 | E0244
Porcupine Ridge Syrah | Screw cap
AED
73 | E0246
ROSÉ
The Wolf Trap Rosé | Screw cap
RED
Chocolate Block
AED
195 | E024705-6
Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
260 | E0551
Boekenhoutskloof Syrah
AED
260 | E0550
AED
350 | 13471
Chocolate Block | 1.5L
NEW |
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Stellenbosch
| South Africa
Few places in the world can claim to have all a wine lover could
desire. Boschendal Winery is one such unique destination. Only an
hour’s drive from Cape Town, this magnificent winery is situated
in the picturesque Groot Drakenstein Valley, at the gateway to
Franschhoek. A veritable feast for the senses, Boschendal lays claim
to a proud winemaking tradition stretching back to the late 17th
century. From award winning wines, to fine dining and exquisite
grounds, this world class estate seamlessly blends its rich past
with a tireless commitment to constant innovation. Boschendal’s
winemaking philosophy considers the estate’s tremendous natural
heritage first and foremost. Their vision is to balance tradition and
experience with contemporary innovation, to produce classic wines
with modern New World attitude that are uniquely Boschendal.
Emphasis is placed on intensity of flavour and mouthfeel, with
well-judged oaking that enhances but never overpowers.
www.boschendal.com
WHITE
Classics Rachel’s Chenin Blanc | Screw cap
AED
47 | 9872
1685 Sauvignon Blanc Grand Cuvée
AED
72 | 98746
AED
47 | 98766
Classics Lanoy Cabernet - Merlot
AED
60 | 98736
1685 Shiraz - Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
84 | 98756
1685 Shiraz
AED
84 | 101356
ROSÉ
Classics Blanc de Noir | Screw cap
RED
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Paarl
| South Africa
Fairview owns vineyards in the leading viticultural areas in
the Western Cape, each with their own unique terroir. When
Fairview began bottling wine under its own label in 1974, the
farm operated as an estate, with all grape growing and wine
production taking place on the Paarl premises. Charles Back
abandoned the estate wine concept in the 1980s choosing rather
to “go where the terroir is”, which opened up the opportunity to
produce a wider range of wines, using grapes that are grown in
optimal conditions.
www.fairview.co.za
WHITE
Goats Do Roam White | Screw cap
AED
49 | 7597
Sauvignon Blanc
AED
50 | 7600
Goats Do Roam Red | Screw cap
AED
50 | 7596
Pinotage
AED
66 | 7599
Shiraz
AED
66 | 7601
RED
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Stellenbosch
| South Africa
Douwe Steyn was brought to South Africa as master stone mason
to build and oversee the building of the Castle of Good Hope in
1663, in 1692 he purchased his own property consisting of over
1000 hectares and whilst this original vineyard has dwindled down
to a mere 500 hectares in size, it has remained in the same family
throughout this time. In 1928 the first bottled wine was produced
from the family’s estate, now renamed Stellenrust. Under the
enthusiasm of two energetic wine aficionados of the family; one
a doctor, one an accountant and a new 2,000 tonne winery, the
winery has taken on a new emphasis in the last few years and this
treasured piece of land is finally living up to its vast potential.
www.stellenrust.co.za
WHITE
Kleinerust Chenin - Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
AED
39 | 13202
Kleinerust Semi Sweet White | Screw cap
AED
39 | 13204
Premium Estate Chenin Blanc | Screw cap
AED
50 | 13205
Chenin Blanc Barrel Fermented
| Screw cap
AED
120 | 13207
RED
Kleinerust Pinotage - Shiraz | Screw cap
AED
37 | 13203
Premium Estate Pinotage | Screw cap
AED
57 | 13206
Cornerstone Pinotage | Screw cap
Douwe Steyn Cabernet Sauvignon
NEW |
AED
120 | 13208
AED
200 | 15494
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Stellenbosch
| South Africa
The Winery of Good Hope is more than just a business - it is a
way of life. The winery is driven by a set of ethical and sustainable
principles that make it so much more than just a winery. The
wines of course have to be good and they are, but the philosophy
here is the drive to ensure that the people who made South Africa
the country that it is are looked after.
www.thewineryofgoodhope.com
WHITE
Bush Vine Chenin Blanc | Screw cap
AED
42 | 9869
Bush Vine Pinotage | Screw cap
AED
45 | 9871
Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot | Screw cap
AED
45 | 9870
Reserve Pinot Noir | Screw cap
AED
92 | 10655
RED
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Stellenbosch
| South Africa
Situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain, in the heart
of South Africa’s most famous wine region Stellenbosch, the
vineyards are commonly referred to as the Home of Chenin
Blanc and other premium award-winning wines. Over the years
the range of top quality wines has received massive national
and international acclaim with literally hundreds of awards and
accolades over the last 20 years. Ken Forrester’s philosophy
has always been to create a range of handcrafted, individually
made wines that suitably complement a wide variety of food
styles and provide excellent value. The vineyards are organically
farmed, herbicide and insecticide free, requiring more labour
intensive farming practices, which has the bonus of supplying
much needed employment for the local community. The winery
is WIETA accredited and a BWI member, taking “organics” from
the soil to the people.
www.kenforresterwines.com
WHITE
Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc | Screw cap
FMC (Forrester Meinert Chenin Blanc) | Screw cap
AED
AED
70 | 106486
295 | 106496
RED
Petit Cabernet-Merlot | Screw cap
AED
42 | 106526
Renegade Shiraz-Grenache | Screw cap
AED
97 | 106576
The Gypsy Grenache - Syrah | Screw cap
AED
280 | 12292
AED
215 | 106596
DESSERT
T Noble Late Harvest | 37.5cl | Screw cap
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Stellenbosch
| South Africa
Brampton represents a range of up-front, fruit-driven wines with
a strong, colourful personality, reflected in modern and stylish
packaging. Brampton’s name pays tribute to the champion
Jersey bull Brampton Beacon Bloomer, who was imported
from Canada to add vitality and vigour to a local prize-winning
Jersey herd. The Brampton experience has been taken to the
first Brampton Studio, a stylish, chic and intimate venue in the
heart of Stellenbosch. The Brampton Studio will be the face
of this diverse range of wines which has achieved critical and
commercial success due to quality and the commitment of over
delivering on the price-to-quality ratio.
www.brampton.co.za
WHITE
Brampton Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
AED
47 | E0641
Brampton OVR | Screw cap
AED
49 | E0643
Brampton Shiraz | Screw cap
AED
59 | E0644
Brampton Cabernet Sauvignon | Screw cap
AED
59 | E0645
RED
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Stellenbosch
| South Africa
These wines have been causing a storm since hitting our portfolio
and offer exceptional value for money. Sourced from premium
growers from selected vineyards in and around the Stellenbosch
area and vinified by the Origin team, the wines are all about
expressing the varietal characteristics with an African edge.
www.stormhoek.com
WHITE
AED
37 | 12139
AED
37 | 12140
AED
37 | 12142
RED
Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot | Screw cap
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South Africa
Bantry Bay
Crafted by Origin wines in Stellenbosch, the new Bantry Bay
range of wines are easily some of the best value wines that we
have sourced from South Africa.
Clean and pure varietal flavours leap from every bottle and
coupled with the striking labels make a great choice to serve by
the glass and for banqueting and functions.
WHITE
Bantry Bay Chenin Blanc
NEW |
AED
30 | 17204
Bantry Bay Colombard-Sauvignon
NEW |
AED
30 | 17205
Bantry Bay Merlot
NEW |
AED
30 | 17206
Bantry Bay Cabernet-Shiraz
NEW |
AED
30 | 17207
RED
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Robertson
| South Africa
De Wetshof Estate in the Robertson Valley is a premium
Chardonnay House in South Africa, creating an exciting range
of styles, so highlighting the diversity of this varietal. This
family-owned estate combines good common sense, viticultural
and oenological practices with the latest technology, to create
a distinctive portfolio of top quality wines for domestic and
international markets.
www.dewetshof.com
WHITE
Limestone Hill Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
57 | 72386
De Wetshof Estate Sauvignon Blanc
AED
62 | 7241
De Wetshof Estate ‘Finesse’ Chardonnay
AED
85 | 15057
De Wetshof Estate ‘Bateleur’ Chardonnay
AED
180 | 7236609
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Franschhoek
| South Africa
The Bouchard Finlayson winery remains a leader in producing
world class wines from South Africa, in particular Pinot Noir.
Growing on the slopes of Galpin Peak in the Walker Bay region,
repeated vintages of this path-blazing wine continue to reflect
a true celebration of Pinot-crafting, endorsing the Hemel-enAarde (Heaven and Earth) Valley as a jewel in the terroir search
for excellence with this illusive grape. Peter Finlayson (one of the
founding members of the Cape Winemakers Guild) was the first
modern day winemaker in this valley. The unique and individual
vineyard practices are based on the Burgundian principal of highdensity planting with low yields from the individual vines. 9000
vines are planted per hectare. This high density planting is unique
to Walker Bay and improves fruit concentration, which is so
essential to the making of truly great wines.
www.bouchardfinlayson.co.za
WHITE
Crocodile's Lair / Kaaimansgat Chardonnay
AED
120 | 8033
AED
260 | 8032
RED
Galpin Peak Pinot Noir
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Stellenbosch
| South Africa
Located on the red slopes of the Helderberg and Simonsberg hills
surrounding Stellenbosch lies this historical estate. First planted in
1682, the vineyard and homestead have a rich and troubled history
falling in out of of various hands. In 1941 Peter Barlow and his
wife purchased the property and set about restoring it to its former
glory. Simon Barlow took over the reins of the family business in
1987 and the wines have just got better and better since then.....
www.rustenberg.co.za
WHITE
AED
125 | E030303
John X Merriman
AED
150 | E0302
Peter Barlow Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
210 | E0634
RED
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Stellenbosch
| South Africa
To place your footprint upon this world you need to leave the
well-trodden path. It is this urge that embodies the essence of
Footprint wines, created to be unique and perfect expressions of
the flavours and tastes of South Africa, whilst at the same time
being effortlessly enjoyable. Winemaker Mike Graham is veteran
of 35 harvests in South Africa and 7 harvests in France and was
one of the first ‘flying winemakers’ in South Africa. This group
of winemakers were pioneers who travelled across the globe to
share their passion and knowledge of winemaking. Enjoy Footprint
wines and let the taste take you on journey of exploration with
Mike through the vineyards of the Cape.
www.africanpridewines.co.za
WHITE
Chenin Blanc - Semillon | Screw cap
AED
32 | 98486
The Long Walk Chardonnay
AED
35 | 11033
Merlot - Pinotage | Screw cap
AED
32 | 98496
The Long Walk Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
35 | 11034
RED
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Western Cape
| South Africa
The story of sweet! is one of enjoyment, friendship, family, good
times and simply good wine. sweet! red and white wines are the
new face of South African wines, carefully blended from premium
varieties to offer simple yet sophisticated enjoyment. Beverage
industry experts tell us the year’s most trendy adult beverage
in the U.S. is sweet red wine. These wines are not the same as
those made with grapes that are considered sweet, such as red
zinfandel. Instead, these trendy reds are crafted with “residual
sugar,” which increases their sweetness to a level that has some
wine snobs running for cover. But there’s no denying that people
love the new offerings. Their biggest fans tend to be young wine
or beer drinkers who missed out on traditional rules about what to
drink with what; they’re looking for alternative beverages to pair
with casual, highly flavoured foods—or just something tasty to
sip. At the same time, older consumers are also finding sweet reds
accessible, versatile, and delicious.
www.sweeterwithsweet.com
WHITE
sweet! White
sweet! Gold
NEW |
AED
31 | 14244
AED
35 | 17393
AED
31 | 14245
RED
sweet! Red
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CHAPTER XXVIII
SPAIN
RIAS BAIXAS
In 2014 Spain became the largest exporter of wine in
the world and when we consider the value offered
by the Spanish contingent of the thousands of wines
which crossed our tasting bench last year it is easy to
understand why. The excitement of Spanish wines
lies in the contrast and tension between tradition
and modernity; ancient vineyards and dynamic
winemakers; established names and emerging
regions. Nowhere else in Europe has adopted so
enthusiastically the best practices of New World
RIOJA
RIBERA DEL DUERO
RUEDA
CALATAYUD
PENEDES
PRIORAT
LA MANCHA
JEREZ
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Although French and Italian
wines are very popular, Spain
continues to be the country
with the largest area of vine
cultivation in the European
Union and the world.
viticulture, winemaking and innovation. It would seem
that the fervor surrounding Spanish wine has reached
Dubai and our growing selection reflects increased
demand from restaurants and wine drinkers. We
have added the renowned wines of Castillo Perelada,
within sight of the Pyrenees and the French border
in Emporda Costa Brava DO and an excellent range
of Grenache (both white and red) based wines from
Herencia Altes in Terra Alta DO, also in Catalunya.
There will be more additions later in the year so watch
this space.
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Multi region
| Spain
Torres was founded in 1870 and is today the most recognizable
name in Spanish wine and is the world’s leading Spanish wine
brand. Still 100% family owned, fourth generation Miguel
Torres now leads the company. The American publication, Wine
Enthusiast, recently recognised his vision and leadership in the
wine industry, in a career spanning more than 50 years, with a
prestigious lifetime achievement award. Torres own 1700 hectares
in Catalonia, which provides a quarter of their production. They
make up the shortfall by buying in grapes, but unlike many other
big companies, they don’t buy wine. Moving out of their Catalan
home, they also make wine from their 40 hectare estate in Toro,
and a 140 hectare Jumilla property. They own a small cellar in
Ribera del Duero and also offer fantastic wine from the iconic
Rioja region. Torres’ diverse portfolio of wines are frequent
award winners and they are also becoming increasingly
recognised for their sustainable and environmentally friendly
approach to wine production.
www.torres.es
WHITE
Viña Sol, Catalunya DO | 37.5cl | Screw cap
AED
28 | 9909
Viña Sol, Catalunya DO | Screw cap
AED
47 | 1958
Viña Esmeralda, Catalunya DO | Screw cap
AED
50 | 7583
Gran Viña Sol, Penedes DO Screw cap
AED
57 | 1959
Fransola, Penedes DO
AED
160 | 83816
Milmanda, Conca de Barbera DO
AED
250 | 83826
ROSÉ
De Casta Rosé, Catalunya DO | Screw cap
AED
47 | 7584
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| Spain
RED
Sangre de Toro, Catalunya DO | 37.5cl | Screw cap
AED
29 | 9910
Sangre de Toro, Catalunya DO | Screw cap
AED
50 | 1955
Coronas, Catalunya DO | Screw cap
AED
51 | 1950
Gran Sangre de Toro, Catalunya DO
AED
66 | 14960
Atrium Merlot, Penedes DO
AED
64 | 6304
Altos Ibericos, Rioja DOCa
AED
70 | 11775
Gran Coronas, Penedes DO
AED
79 | 19536
Celeste, Ribera del Duero, DO
AED
100 | 89956
Salmos, Priorat DOQ
AED
160 | 9908
Mas La Plana, Penedes DO
AED
300 | 1952
Grans Muralles, Conca de Barbera DO
AED
410 | 19546
Reserva Real, Penedes DO
AED
595 | 19606
DESSERT
Moscatel Oro Floralis, España DO | 50cl
AED
55 | 19626
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Catalunya
| Spain
The Empordà is a small area where there is a variety of soils found
in few other places in the world. Slate slopes, Sandy valleys. Fluvial
sediment, clay-silt, gravel soils… Lands that have borne witness to
how different civilizations cultivated the art of wine. The variations
of the land on which the vines grow allows Castillo Perelada to
obtain grapes with a wide range of nuances.
www.perelada.com
WHITE
Masia Perelada Blanco
NEW |
AED
45 | 16924
Masia Perelada Tinto
NEW |
AED
45 | 16925
Finca Espolla, Castillo Perelada
NEW |
RED
AED
190 | 16927
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Montsant
| Spain
Founded in 1917, this is one of the most important wineries in
the Priorat country. It encompasses approximately 500 hectares of
vineyards, all under the Montsant Denomination of Origin. Today
the winery looks to the future with a determination to continue
the path of improvement and transformation started in recent
years. The winery of the 21st century is working tirelessly to
uphold the trust of its customers, making quality and tradition the
stamp of identity.
www.cellermasroig.com
RED
Finca Cuco, Celler el Masroig
NEW |
AED
69 | 16926
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Rioja
| Spain
Campo Viejo is now rated as the number one Rioja brand in the
world. From the first vintage – brewed in the former Ortigüela
winery in 1959, to the creation of the famous ‘Rioja Bottle’ in
1961, Campo Viejo have been synonymous with innovation and
a symbol of the expressiveness, colour and vibrancy that Rioja is
renowned for. Rioja’s authenticity provides a unique and genuine
character to the wines. Campo Viejo’s modern, fruit forward style
is easy to drink and is a great by the glass option.
www.campoviejo.com
RED
Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo DOCa
NEW |
AED
66 | 17748
Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva DOCa
NEW |
AED
87 | 17869
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Axial Vinos, founded by the former Torres export director Louis
Geirnaerdt, works together with local winemakers, to make wines
which are modern without forgetting their origin. All three wines
selected from Axial are great examples from the individual regions
Rueda, Bierzo and Campo de Borja.
www.vinosdeagranza.com
WHITE
Esperanza Verdejo Viura, Rueda DO
AED
49 | 11915
La Mano Mencia, Bierzo DO
AED
39 | 11916
Penelope Sanchez, Campo de Borja DO
AED
55 | 13374
RED
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Rioja
| Spain
Marqués de Riscal Reserva wines are predominantly made from
Tempranillo vines over 15 years of age, grown in the best claylimestone soils of the Rioja Alavesa. The Graciano and Mazuelo
varieties, whose presence in the blend does not exceed 10%,
provide crispness and a lively colour. Riscal Reservas spend around
two years in American-oak casks, producing a wine which
corresponds to the classic Rioja style: fresh, fine, elegant and very
suitable for laying down for many years.
www.marquesderiscal.com
WHITE
Rueda Blanco DOCa
AED
60 | 9106
AED
47 | 12675
RED
Viña Collada DOCa
Rioja Reserva DOCa
AED
115 | 9104
Rioja Gran Reserva DOCa
AED
215 | 910505
Rioja Reserva DOCa | 1.5L
AED
199 | 12661
The Cune company began in 1879. Today it still sits on its original site,
in the wine district, Barrio de la Estaci”n, in Haro, Rioja Alta. The Haro
winery comprises a collection of structures and cellars, most dating
from the 19th century, arranged around a central patio. Above the
cellars are the winemaking, bottling, and shipping facilities, conserved
to this day. At Cune, the winemaking process continues with the
same dedication and care as it started in the company’s early days.
www.cvne.com
RED
Rioja Crianza DOCa | 1.5L
AED
72 | 3663
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Rioja
| Spain
Marqués de Cáceres is one of Rioja’s most prestigious wineries,
situated in Rioja Alta. The Marqués de Cáceres reds are admired for
their high concentration of fruit and subtle oak influence imparted
from new French oak, rather than the commonly used American
oak. The winery also produces fresh aromatic white and Rosé wines.
www.marquesdecaceres.com
WHITE
Rioja Blanco DOCa
| Screw cap
AED
52 | 8074
Rioja Rosado DOCa | Screw cap
AED
55 | 8079
AED
79 | 8072
ROSÉ
RED
Rioja Crianza DOCa
Rioja Reserva DOCa
AED
147 | 8071
Rioja Gran Reserva DOCa
AED
180 | 8070
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Penedes
| Spain
Freixenet (pronounced “fresh-eh-net”), best known for its
Cordon Negro, is a family-owned company that grew from
humble beginnings in rural Catalunya. The roots of Freixenet
stretch back to 1861 and are embedded in the history of two
longstanding winemaking families, the Ferrers and the Salas,
whose expertise, determination and ingenuity would intertwine
to form the foundation of the company that today is the world
leader in sparkling wines made using the traditional method
of secondary fermentation in the bottle. Cordon Negro Brut is
Freixenet’s most popular cava, often referred to as the “Black
Bottle Bubbly.” It is the #1 imported sparkling wine in the world
and still ideal for any occasion.
www.freixenet.com
SPARKLING
Cordon Negro, Cava DO
AED
64 | 3063
Cordon Negro, Cava DO | 1.5L
AED
130 | 106906
Elyssia Rosato
AED
100 | 15021
WHITE
Mia Blanco | Screw cap
AED
50 | 15435
AED
50 | 15436
RED
Mia Tinto Screw cap
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| Spain
In their wine making venture, Gramona always remember their
roots and their land, the identity of Gramona. In this way, the
tradition of more than 125 years mixes with the desire and passion
to innovate, bringing about new sensations and emotions in
each bottle. Based in the heart of the Penedes, Gramona creates
flavours and aromas. Combining the essence of the Mediterranean
and beneath the eternal gaze of the Montserrat mountain range,
their family transforms the most precious single element, the
grape, into cavas and wines of great character. In their wines they
seek the ultimate expression of a soil of exceptional capacity and
variation, as well as to uphold the tradition of the wines of thier
land. Moreover, Gramona are famous for leading the search for
know-how to improve work in the vineyard and in the cellar.
www.gramona.com
SPARKLING
Gramona Imperial Cava DO
AED
165 | 15032
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Rioja
| Spain
Marqués de Murrieta is named after Luciano de Murrieta, one
of the founding fathers of modern Rioja winemaking, who
established the estate in 1852 in the world renowned Rioja region
of Spain. Today V. Dalmau Cebrián-Sagarriga, Count of Creixell,
leads the family-owned company. The winery is settled near the
southern tip of the Rioja Alta in the middle of the beautiful Ygay
Estate, a unique 300 hectare vineyard that guarantees complete
control over the grape source of the wines and is the key to the
quality and style of Marqués de Murrieta wines.
www.marquesdemurrieta.com
RED
Reserva Rioja DOCa
Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Rioja DOCa
AED
160 | E0141
FWL* | 1294604
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Ribera del Duero
| Spain
Bodegas Alion, owned by the legendary Vega Sicilia estate, was
founded in 1986. The first vintage to be commercialized was
1991. The wine made here is a more Bordeaux-styled, “modern”
wine than the Unico or Valbuena. The winery is located just down
the road from Vega Sicilia and the wine is made from 100%
Tempranillo from 37 hectares that were planted in 1986 as well as
some younger vines planted at Vega Sicilia.
www.bodegasalion.com
RED
Alion Tinto Reserva
Situated in the heart of the Appellation of Origin “Ribera del
Duero”, exactly in the small village of Peñafiel, Bodega Pingon’s
vineyards discover their first advantage: “le Terroir”. The names
of their wines and cellar: Carramimbre and Pingon, come from
two of their estates. The first, is situated down the hill where the
castle of the village is situated, alongside vines older than fifty
years old; while Pingon is the name of the estate where their
FWL* | 12908
cellar was built, and where their youngest vines were planted
(about fifteen years old). The low yield per hectare due to the
green pruning and selective hand harvesting, results both in
wines of character and with enough concentration to withstand
a long sleep American and French oak barrels whilst still
maintaining fruity aromas.
www.bodegaspingon.com
RED
Carramimbre Crianza
AED
115 | 8839
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Rias Baixas
| Spain
Since it’s inception Martín C”dax established a dialogue and a link
with the Salnés’Valley society, where its winery is located. The winery
was founded thanks to the idea of a group of winegrowers; as a
winery made by people for the people. Set up by 270 members, the
winery also relies on the collaboration of 300 families whose grapes
are supplied to them. As a big family, they work together in order to
ensure the wines have the highest possible quality.
www.martincodax.com
WHITE
Albariño, Rias Baixas DO
AED
82 | 11257
AED
60 | 11258
RED
Mencia, Cuatro Pasos Bierzo DO
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Calatayud
| Spain
Bodegas San Alejandro was founded as a growers’ co-operative
in 1962, and its members now farm nearly 3,000 acres of
vineyard in the Calatayud winegrowing region. The co-op winery
is located in the tiny (pop. 530) town of Miedes, about 55 miles
north of Madrid, in the valley of the Perejiles River. Relics of San
Alejandro himself lie nearby in a Franciscan convent in Calatayud.
The gnarly old bush vines that bear the precious fruit to make
this wine were planted up to 100 years ago in the mountain
vineyards of Atea. Struggling to survive in dusty, dry slate soils at
an altitude of 1000 meters they have the ability to produce this
amazing wine.
www.10international.com
RED
Old Vine Garnacha, Calatayud DO | Screw cap
AED
57 | 15035
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Vila Viniteca is a long established Barcelona based retailer and
distributor who also participate in many winemaking projects in
partnership with some of the most renowned Spanish producers.
Founded in 1932 in the Born district, the grocery store was selling
wine and liquor to restaurants in the area but has now developed
a range of their own innovative wines which MMI are delighted to
now present for the first time in the Middle East
www.vilaviniteca.es
WHITE
El Perro Verde, Verdejo Rueda DO
AED
90 | 15037
AED
83 | 15042
ROSÉ
Raventos i Blanc Rosata la Rosa, Penedes DO
RED
L’Equilibrista Negre, Catalunya DO
AED
200 | 15465
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Priorat
| Spain
The seven hectare Mas La Mola estate has been in the Ferrando
family for 150 years. Today, however, the viticulture, winemaking
and blending are carried out by Jordi Masdeu (a young Spaniard
who spent time selling wine in London) and Alessandro
Marchesan, the Group Buyer for Zuma International. The duo’s
approach to making wine is artisanal, with a diminutive winery
tucked away in the streets of Poboleda, in the north of the
region. The 35 year old Macabeo vines are planted on low yielding
gravel soils next to a river (which provides vital irrigation to the
root system during the hot summers), while the parcels of old
Garnacha, Cariñena and Garnacha Blanca vines are planted on the
steep Llicorella slate slopes at 350-450m above sea level.
www.maslamola.com
RED
Mas La Mola
AED
240 | 106816
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Catalunya
| Spain
Herència Altés was a project a long time in the making. For
generations Núrea Alté’s family has been one of grape growers,
with vineyards dispersed around the village of Batea in the
isolated, high rolling hills of Terra Alta DO located in South
Western corner of Catalunya. In 2013 Núrea opened the new
Herència Altes winery with a mission to fulfill the potential of
Terra Alta’s unique vineyards and old vines from Samso (Carignan),
Garnatxa (Grenache) and Monastrell (Mourvedre). Offering great
value, these wines are a sure sign of Spain’s improving quality in
making unique wines that speak of place.
www.herenciaaltes.com
WHITE
Herencia Altes Garnatxa Blanca
NEW |
AED
50 | 17133
Herencia Altes Garnatxa Negra
NEW |
AED
50 | 17136
Herencia Altes L'Estel
NEW |
AED
76 | 17137
Herencia Altes La Serre Negre
NEW |
RED
AED
175 | 17139
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La Mancha
| Spain
Pasos de la Capula is an accessible young, unoaked wine created
for easy enjoyment. With stelvin screw-cap closures, the bottles are
perfect for house wines and convenient to serve by the glass. The
wine comes from the largest winemaking region in the world,
La Mancha. With low rain fall, hot days and cool nights, the 30
year plus vines are naturally low-yielding and produce wines of
good concentration. Their natural resistance and the harsh climate
allow for an approach of minimal intervention in both vineyard
and winery.
www.bodegasabanico.com
WHITE
Pasos de la Capula Verdejo | Screw cap
NEW |
AED
32 | 17143
NEW |
AED
32 | 17142
NEW |
AED
32 | 17135
ROSÉ
Pasos de la Capula Rosé | Screw cap
RED
Pasos de la Capula Syrah | Screw cap
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Priorat and Rueda
| Spain
Albert Jané was born in ‘El Vendrell’, in the heart of Penedes into a
family of wine producers. At the age of 33 Albert decided to leave
the security of the family business and start his own adventure,
Acustic Cellers. In 2003, Albert started buying very old vineyards
around DO Montsant and he produced his first wine in 2004,
“Acústic”, which gives the name to his cellar. Albert is looking for
the expression of the terroir and the highest expression of the fruit
in the form of wine. He firmly believes that the wine is made in the
vineyard and Acústic, meaning “unplugged”, stands for his ethos
of simplicity and purity in wine making.
His Philosophy: “doing the minimum to get the maximum”
www.acusticceller.com
RED
Ritme, Priorat
The ByL Rueda Blanco was one of the first wines to prove that
Verdejo had the structure and quality to benefit from oak ageing.
Very much a modern classic, this consists of 100% Verdejo,
NEW |
AED
145 | 17138
fermented and aged for 10 months in French oak - made very
much in a Burgundian style.
www.belondradeylurton.com
WHITE
Rueda Blanco DO
AED
189 | E061704
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CHAPTER XXIX
USA
The world’s fourth largest wine producer has never
had more variety and value to offer the wine drinker.
The US has pioneered wine marketing and with world
class brands such as Gallo, continue to open people’s
eyes to US wine.
WASHINGTON
OREGON
CALIFORNIA
Almost every state produces wine commercially but
the best quality no doubt remains in those on the
Pacific coast; California, Oregon and Washington. In
California the frigid ocean to the West brings cooling
winds and fog to coastal valleys moderating the
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In the rain shadow of
the Cascades Chateau Ste
Michelle and Columbia
Crest have established a
worldwide reputation for
Columbia Valley wines.
warm Mediterranean summers. In the Napa Valley
Bordeaux red varietals dominate. Across the hills to
the West of Napa in Sonoma Valley, Zinfandel is top
dog. Further North, beyond Mendocino County (home
of the beautiful Fetzer and Bonterra estates) and into
Oregon the best vineyards are shielded from the worst
of the coastal, summer rainfall by a range of hills to
the West. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to challenge
Burgundy can be produced here from top producers
such as Erath. Just to the North the Columbia River, a
formidable physical barrier forms the border between
Oregon and Washington to the North. The Columbia
flows out of the desert to the West, cutting through
the young, volcanic Cascade Mountains before
ambling on to the Pacific. In the rain shadow of the
Cascades Chateau Ste Michelle and Columbia Crest
have established a worldwide reputation for Columbia
Valley wines.
US wines caught fire last year with substantial growth
in interest and demand from consumers across the
U.A.E. New bottlings and excellent vintages (2012,
2013) have made the wines of Chateau Ste Michelle,
Columbia Crest and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars even
more attractive prospects. Our range will extend
South to include Santa Barbara County AVA with
the addition of the Au Bon Climat wines, introduced
to our Fine Wine List last year. Also due to arrive in
May, and worth looking out for are four wines from
Marimar Torres Estate located in Russian River.
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| USA
Founded in 1934, Chateau Ste. Michelle pioneered vinifera grape
growing in Washington state and has been producing European
varietal wines under the Chateau Ste. Michelle label since 1967.
The winery combines an ongoing dedication to research and
innovation with a commitment to classic winemaking traditions to
craft the highest quality wines from Washington across many price
points. This dedication to excellence and commitment to quality
continues to deliver more trophies and + 90 point ratings than any
comparable producer.
www.ste-michelle.com
SPARKLING
Michelle Brut Rosé
AED
72 | 10319
Riesling | Screw cap
AED
64 | 10268
Chardonnay
AED
80 | 10265
WHITE
Eroica Riesling
AED
135 | 15190
Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard Chardonnay
AED
145 | 102646
RED
Syrah
AED
92 | 10267
Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
90 | 10263
Merlot
AED
90 | 10266
Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
180 | 102626
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Columbia Valley
| USA
Columbia Crest delivers handcrafted, superior-quality, small-lot
wines, as well as affordable everyday Washington wines. The
first release in 1984 started a tradition that established Columbia
Crest as one of America’s most popular and fast-growing wineries.
Year after year, the winery maintains its commitment to quality,
heritage and innovation in grape growing and winemaking to craft
exceptional wines. With a large body of acclaim, including Wine
Spectator’s #1 Wine in the World in 2009, Columbia Crest winery
delivers a steadfast promise with each bottle — world-class wines
from a world-class wine region.
www.columbia-crest.com
WHITE
Two Vines Chardonnay
AED
59 | 10272
Two Vines Sauvignon Blanc
AED
59 | 13371
Two Vines Gewürztraminer
AED
59 | 10275
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Pinot Gris
AED
69 | 10274
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay
AED
75 | 12000
Two Vines Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
58 | 103166
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot
AED
75 | 10317
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
75 | 11999
RED
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Oregon, North Central Coast
| USA
From its base in Oregon State’s Dundee Hills Erath have been
producing Pinot Noir for the last 40 years. They remain at the
forefront of the State’s challenge to the Pinot pre-eminence of
Burgundy. Fruit is sourced from Oregon’s key wine producing
regions, Willamette Valley being the most important. The Erath
Oregon Pinot Noir is vinified to show off an array of bright red
fruits in a light bodied fresh style.
www.erath.com
RED
Pinot Noir
With a heritage that dates back to the American wine industry’s
pioneering roots, Villa Mt. Eden’s enduring mission is to showcase
California’s diverse winegrowing regions and vineyards from which
they craft an elegant collection of wines. Founded in 1881 as Napa
Valley’s 11th bonded winery, Villa Mt. Eden is one of few wineries
founded in the 1800s that continue to thrive today. This dedication
AED
115 | 10320
119
to craft has earned the winery five placements on Wine Spectator’s
annual “Top 100” list and many best value accolades over the
years. We have selected a limited parcel of Villa Mt Eden’s Ancient
Vines Zinfandel, a wine which does justice to this superb and
quintessentially American varietal. Great value at AED 101 a bottle.
www.villamteden.com
RED
Ancient Vines Zinfandel
AED
105 | 15191
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Mendocino
| USA
Fetzer has a rich tradition of doing things a little differently. It was
established in 1968 in the beautiful and relatively, cool (in both
senses of the word) Mendocino County, far from the booming
wine country of Napa and Sonoma. Perhaps being a little removed
from the public gaze was appealing to the founders of Fetzer as
they embraced alternative culture. Their vision was realized in
the form of a completely sustainable and ecologically responsible
winery. Having established itself as one of the World’s most
loved US wine brands Fetzer recently came into the ownership of
Concha y Toro from Chile. Over the last two years they have set
about reinvigorating the brand and the wine behind it. Fetzer
offers great value Californian wine. If you haven’t tasted it for
while give it a try.
WHITE
AED
60 | 32176
Sauvignon Blanc
AED
60 | 32196
Pinot Grigio | Screw cap
AED
60 | 13473
Quartz Chardonnay | Screw cap
AED
63 | 15336
AED
60 | 13474
AED
60 | 32216
Merlot | Screw cap
AED
60 | 36256
Zinfandel | Screw cap
AED
60 | 32236
Shiraz | Screw cap
AED
60 | 13475
Crimson Pinot Noir | Screw cap
AED
63 | 15335
| Screw cap
ROSÉ
White Zinfandel
| Screw cap
RED
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Mendocino
| USA
The land on which Bonterra wines are born in the vineyard is the
lush, undulating landscape of Northern California’s Mendocino
county. Organic winemaking and an obsessive attention to detail
in the winery delivers wines with crystalline purity, bright fruit
characters and perfect acid balance.
www.bonterra.com
WHITE
Chardonnay | Screw cap | Organic
AED
89 | 68876
Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap | Organic
AED
89 | 10096
RED
Pinot Noir | Organic
AED
100 | 13477
Merlot | Organic
AED
100 | 13478
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California
| USA
Sun, an undulating landscape in luscious green and a vastness
evoking the feeling of freedom – this is what Panamera is made
of. The grapes ripen in the heart of Napa Valley in the Rutherford
Ranch vineyards, where experience and passion guarantee
premium quality. Panamera wines are named after the famous
Carretera Panamericana. The express highway links Argentina
with Alaska and runs all the way from South to North through the
entire USA, epitomising the spirit of freedom across the Americas.
On the label classic French elements combine with the symbol of
Californian strength and independence; the Grizzly bear much as
French and American winemaking combine in the bottle.
WHITE
Chardonnay
AED
55 | 15193
AED
55 | 15194
RED
Cuvée California
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California
| USA
A love of making great wine has been passed on through four
generations of the Gallo Family. So Gallo Family Vineyards enables
you to pass on your most memorable experiences, helping to make
someone else’s day a little richer, every day. Gallo Family Vineyards
wines are approachable and fruit forward developed to meet the
needs of a consumer that likes a fruity wine with minimal oak
impact and a soft, smooth mouth feel.
www.gallo.com
SPARKLING
André Brut
AED
41 | 8541
André Brut Rosé
AED
41 | 8542
AED
46 | 81896
AED
46 | 81926
Gallo Family Merlot
AED
46 | 81906
Gallo Family Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
46 | 81886
Turning Leaf Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
55 | 81966
Turning Leaf Zinfandel
AED
55 | 81986
WHITE
Gallo Family Vineyards Chardonnay
ROSÉ
Gallo Family Vineyards White Zinfandel
RED
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California
| USA
The brand everyone in the wine industry has been talking about.
Since being launched in the 1960s with a mission to make wine
less elitist and more accessible to all, Barefoot has quietly gone
about carving out its reputation as a positive contributor to cultural
and environmental issues. Gallo purchased Barefoot in 2005 and
the brand’s growth since has been phenomenal, becoming the
bestselling wine brand in the US. Barefoot ploughs profit back into
charitable causes, specifically targeting beach cleaning projects
around the World. The wines are fun and easy to drink with or
without your shoes on.
www.barefootwine.com
WHITE
Barefoot Moscato | Screw cap
AED
40 | 15329
Barefoot Pinot Grigio | Screw cap
AED
40 | 15330
Barefoot Sauvignon Blanc | Screw cap
AED
40 | 15331
AED
40 | 15332
Barefoot Merlot | Screw cap
AED
40 | 15333
Barefoot Shiraz | Screw cap
AED
40 | 15334
ROSÉ
Barefoot Pink Moscato | Screw cap
RED
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California
| USA
Inspired by “Apotheca,” a mysterious place where wine was
blended and stored in 13th century Europe, the wines of Apothic
are truly unique in style and taste. Winemaker Boyd Morrison
crafts bold, captivating Apothic blends by using only the most
distinctive California grapes. From vintage to vintage, Boyd lets the
character and flavor of the individual varietals guide the shape of
each blend.
www.apothic.com
WHITE
Apothic White
AED
60 | 15390
AED
60 | 15337
RED
Apothic Red
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California
| USA
Esser, literally means “eater” in German, so it seems natural
that the family is obsessed with eating, cooking, and enjoying
all things culinary. Since wine completes a good meal, they’ve
crafted elegant, sustainably farmed California wines that will
compliment any meal at your table. However do not be fooled
by the humble rationale behind these wines. The Chardonnay
is packed with concentrated stone fruit and savoury nutty
characters while the Merlot is rich, opulent and plummy red with
supple tannins.
www.esservineyards.com
WHITE
Chardonnay
AED
75 | 9770
Merlot
AED
75 | 9771
Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
89 | 9769
RED
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Napa Valley
| USA
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars has a long and distinguished wine
reputation and is considered a Napa Valley first-growth estate,
best known for their iconic estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignons.
Located in the heart of Napa Valley, in the Stag’s Leap district,
grapes are grown sustainably with focus on the vineyard with
different cover crops selected for each vineyard based on the
precise soil characteristics and requirements of the varietal. Such
practices are indicative of the attention to detail at the heart of
everything at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars.
www.cask23.com
WHITE
Napa Sauvignon Blanc
AED
145 | E027305
Napa Chardonnay
AED
200 | E026805
Napa Merlot
AED
240 | E026904
Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
325 | E0271
RED
Fay Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
FWL* | E0270
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Santa Cruz Mountains
| USA
Ridge Vineyards have been producing outstanding single
vineyard wines since 1962. Owner and head winemaker, Paul
Draper is widely considered one of the best fine wine producers
in the world and even a brief tasting of his wares demonstrates
that these are very special wines indeed. Rather than looking to
apply terms such as ‘sustainable’, ‘organic’ or ‘noninterventionist’
to describe his viticulture and vinification he prefers the term
‘Pre-Industrial’. At the heart of this ethos is the primacy of the
winemaker’s absolute understanding and knowledge of his land
not relying on industrial process.
www.ridgewine.com
RED
Lytton Springs, Dry Creek Valley
AED
230 | 1327909
Geyserville, Sonoma County
AED
230 | 1328109
Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains
AED
260 | 1327808
Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains
FWL* | 12092
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Napa Valley
| USA
The Michael Mondavi Family Estate was established in 2004 by
Michael Mondavi alongside his wife Isabel, son Rob and daughter
Dina. But it actually all started 1919 when Michael Mondavi’s
grandfather, Cesare, was elected to find grapes and winemaking
supplies for families to make wine legally during Prohibition. Thus,
in Lodi, California, the now famous Mondavi family began their
foray into California winemaking. Michael Mondavi says, “When
my grand parents moved to California wine country, they brought
along a passion for wine, food and hospitality that continues in
my family to this day, 94 years and four generations later.” He and
his father Robert had started the Robert Mondavi Winery in 1966
and Michael had been part of it until he started his own winery in
2004. Today, with son Rob Mondavi, Jr. at the winemaking helm,
Michael and the family craft a collection of world-class wines at
the Michael Mondavi Family Estate.
www.michaelmondavifamilyestate.com
RED
Emblem Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
240 | 15389
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Napa Valley
| USA
Over the past 32 years Frog’s Leap has earned an enviable
reputation with a unique combination of a whimsical label,
sincere dedication to sustainable principles and small, handcrafted
production. Using the best of Napa Valley’s organically grown
grapes and the most traditional winemaking techniques, Frog’s
Leap strives to produce wines that deeply reflect the soils and
climate from which they emanate.
www.frogsleap.com
WHITE
Napa Sauvignon Blanc | Organic
AED
125 | E0205
Napa Zinfandel | Organic
AED
175 | E0206
Rutherford | Organic
AED
450 | E0208
RED
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Napa Valley
| USA
Founded by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn in 1976, Duckhorn
Vineyards has been crafting classic Bordeaux varietals from the
Napa Valley for over 30 years. This winemaking tradition has
grown to include seven meticulously farmed Estate vineyards
located throughout the various microclimates of the Napa Valley.
Focused on quality and consistency, these Estate vineyards are an
essential element in making wines of distinction. Pioneering and
perfecting Merlot as a premium varietal, Duckhorn Vineyards now
makes several elegant Merlot and distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon
bottlings that showcase its premium vineyard sites.
www.duckhorn.com
WHITE
Sauvignon Blanc
AED
160 | 10197
Merlot
AED
280 | 1471212
Cabernet Sauvignon
AED
330 | 1471312
RED
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Napa Valley
| USA
Heitz Wine Cellars inhabits a pristine valley in the eastern hills
of St. Helena known to the locals as Spring Valley. In 1964,
Joe and Alice Heitz acquired this 160-acre ranch and winery
to accommodate their burgeoning family business. Second
generation Kathleen Heitz Myers and David Heitz are now at the
helm as president and winemaker. They have each been integral
to the success of the family business since the 1970s, helping to
build the worldwide reputation for Heitz Cellars — a name that
has become synonymous with luxury in the world of winemaking.
The style of Heitz is restrained, shying away from the over
extraction so common elsewhere in Napa and their flagship
Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet was recently named one of 12 wines
of the 20th century.
www.heitzcellar.com
WHITE
Napa Valley Chardonnay
AED
150 | E0190
AED
270 | E019108
RED
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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Napa Valley
| USA
Grgich Hills Estate, located in the heart of Napa Valley, was
founded in 1977 by Miljenko “Mike” Grgich and Austin Hills
of the Hills Bros. Coffee family. Mike Grgich’s 1973 Chateau
Montelena Chardonnay had just won the now-famous Paris
Tasting, besting the top white Burgundies, and so Grgich Hills’
wines were in high demand from the start. Mike’s wine philosophy
of consistency, quality, and longevity has led to ongoing critical
and consumer acclaim for their elegant and food-friendly
wines . All vineyards are certified organic and Biodynamic, a
holistic farming practice that uses the earth’s cycles and natural
preparations to create wines with pure flavors and a pronounced
sense of place. The quality of the fruit, the tender care in the
winery, and the aging regimen make these hand-crafted wines
immediately enjoyable on release yet capable of maturing
gracefully for many years.
www.grgich.com
WHITE
Chardonnay | Organic
AED
260 | 10200
AED
395 | 10201
RED
Cabernet Sauvignon | Organic
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Chile
Casillero del Diablo, “Late Harvest Picking”, Central Valley | Screw cap
South Africa
AED
45 | 13250
Nederburg, Winemaster’s Reserve Noble Late Harvest | 37.5cl
AED
55 | 10658
Spain
Torres, Moscatel Oro Floralis, España DO | 50cl
AED
55 | 19626
Italy
Cossetti Moscato d'Asti DOCG Sparkling
AED
57 | 13372
France
Château Le Juge, Sauternes | 37.5cl
AED
76 | 13415
Australia
Stella Bella Pink Moscato | 37.5cl | Screw cap
AED
80 | 10423
Hungary
Disznoko, Tokaji “Late Harvest” Furmint | 50cl
AED
85 | 13131
France
Michel Chapoutier, Banyuls, Terra Vinyas | 37.5cl
AED
90 | E011198-6
France
Paul Jaboulet Aine, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise | 37.5cl
AED
96 | 6951
France
Château Armajan des Ormes, Sauternes | 37.5cl
AED
105 | 6909
France
Domaine Cazes, Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP | Bio-dynamic
AED
115 | E040303-6
France
Domaine Sylvain Gaudron, Vouvray Moelleux ‘Les Pierres Rousses’
AED
118 | 15185
Australia
de Bortoli, Noble One, Botrytis Semillon | 37.5cl
AED
139 | 9863
Australia
Turkey Flat Pedro Ximenez
AED
149 | 12338
Italy
Planeta, Passito di Noto, Noto DOC | 50cl
AED
180 | 14158
France
Château Armajan des Ormes, Sauternes
AED
199 | 9560
China
Changyu, Golden Diamond Icewine Vidal | 37.5cl
AED
210 | 15387
Italy
Barone Ricasoli, Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC | 50cl
AED
210 | 13373
South Africa
Ken Forrester, T Noble Late Harvest | 37.5cl | Screw cap
AED
215 | 106596
Hungary
Disznoko, Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos, 2001 | 50cl
AED
281 | 1313293
Canada
Peller Estates, Vidal Oak Aged Icewine | 37.5cl
AED
290 | 11441
Canada
Peller Estates, Vidal Icewine | 37.5cl
AED
295 | 11442
Canada
Peller Estates, Riesling Icewine | 37.5cl
AED
320 | 11443
Canada
Peller Estates, Cabernet Franc Icewine | 37.5cl
AED
360 | 11440
Hungary
Disznoko, Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos, 1999 | 50cl
AED
390 | 1313499
France
Château Rieussec, Premier Cru Classé, Sauternes
FWL* | E0071
France
Château d’Yquem, Premier Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes
FWL* | E0715
France
Château Suduiraut, Premier Cru Classé, Sauternes | 37.5cl
FWL* | 102936
Germany
Schloss Vollrads Riesling Beerenauslese
FWL* | E017203
| 37.5cl
|
37.5cl
| 37.5cl
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Port
| Douro Portugal
In over two hundred years of production only 2 families have
made Graham’s Port. Considered one of the finest Ports
available, Graham’s Port offer consistency and quality unrivalled
by any other house. Their wines are concentrated and powerful
with fine integrated alcohol. The Vintage can esily last 50 years
if cellared correctly, the Late Bottled Vintage on the other hand
is a wine to be drunk young and does not benefit from extended
ageing. Both are classic.
www.grahams-ports.com
FORTIFIED
Six Grapes Reserve Port
AED
112 | 12991
Late Bottled Vintage Port
AED
110 | 12992
10 Year Old Tawny Port
AED
250 | 12993
Vintage Port 2000
AED
575 | 1299400
Quinta Do Noval, which is principally situated in the valley
of the small Pinhao River, a tributary of the Douro, has
approximately 145 hectares of vines, ranging in altitude from
100 metres, at the level of the Pinhao River, to 350 metres at
the summit of the valley.
www.quintadonoval.com
FORTIFIED
AED
135 | 87616
10 Year Old Tawny Port
AED
190 | 87606
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Port
| Douro Portugal
Warre’s has been leading the Port trade since it was established as
the first British Port House in 1670. A pioneer of a great tradition
with over 300 years of history, Warre’s legacy is built on the
superb quality of Warre’s Vintage Ports and on an unwavering
commitment to quality and successful innovation. These
characteristics are reflected in wines like Warre’s Warrior, the oldest
mark of Port in the world now with a radically redesigned new
look, and Warre’s Otima, an award-winning Tawny Port in chic,
ultra-modern packaging.
www.warre.com
FORTIFIED
Heritage Ruby
AED
89 | E0259
Warrior
AED
110 | E0260
Otima 20 Year Old Tawny
AED
250 | E0261
Warres Vintage 1985
AED
580 | E026385
The Cockburn house produces a full roster of commercial ports
which take their place alongside the impressive LBV and Vintage
ports they produce. Cockburn’s LBV works well with blue cheese,
strong Portuguese cheese (try St Jorge or Serpa) or savoury
dishes with a cheese component. It also complements nuts,
dark chocolate dishes, good pâté or jam”n. Serve at cool room
temperature or if preferred very slightly chilled
www.cockburns.com
FORTIFIED
Special Reserve Port
AED
89 | 4706
Ruby Port
AED
89 | 4686
Old Tawny Port
AED
89 | 4736
AED
125 | 4666
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Sherry
| Spain
The winery was founded in 1877 by Sir Alexander Williams, a great
admirer and connoisseur of sherry products, and Arthur Humbert,
a specialist in international relations. Since then they have
preserved part of the original wines and brandies (soleras) in high
Dry Sack
In the southern Spanish town of Jerez de la Frontera, the González
family have passed down the art of sherry winemaking from
generation to generation since 1835. Unique climactic conditions
and traditional winemaking techniques combine to produce one
of the world’s most distinctive and remarkable styles of wine.
Gonzalez Byass proudly stand behind Spain’s first registered
brand and the world’s favourite fino sherry, Tio Pepe, and boast
a collection of authentic oenological gems including the VORS
Tio Pepe Fino | 75cl
quality oak casks. These soleras are the base of the development
and ageing of every sherry and brandy produced at Bodegas
Williams & Humbert.
www.bodegas-williams-humbert.com
AED
67 | 0482
range, each aged over 30 years in the winery’s historic cellars.
Today, the sherries of one of the world’s most visited wineries are
enjoyed in over 100 countries worldwide, building up a fan base
including some of the most prominent figures of the last two
centuries, hundreds of which have passed through the bodegas of
Gonzalez Byass to add their signatures to the winery’s esteemed
collection of signed barrels.
www.gonzalezbyass.com
AED
85 | 0487
Amontillado Del Duque VORS | 37.5cl
AED
155 | 14008
Apostoles VORS | 37.5cl
AED
155 | 14009
Matusalem VORS | 37.5cl
AED
155 | 14010
Noe PX VORS | 37.5cl
AED
195 | 14011
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Sherry
| Spain
Bodegas Hidalgo - La Gitana is one of the Sherry district’s oldest
Sherry producers. Apparently the first Hidalgo who arrived in
Sanlucar was Jose Antonio Hidalgo who came from Valle de
Castaneda, Santander, during the north to south emigration
promoted by king Charles III at the beginning of the XVIII century.
Manzanilla
Harveys vineyards are situated in the picturesque region of
Jerez in southern Spain where the local winegrowers cultivate
a selection of grapes. Their masterblender, Manuel J. Valcarcel,
blends the grapes to create different styles of Harveys sherries.
In the early XIX century, under the guidance of Don Eduardo
Hidalgo Verjano, the company expanded becoming one of the
sherry regions major grape growers and a principal producer of
Manzanilla, a wine which they are still widely lauded for today.
www.lagitana.es
AED
66 | 15291
The sherries are then aged in a traditional solera system which
gives them a rich and silky smooth flavour.
www.harveyshalfhour.co.uk
Harveys Club Amontillado
AED
75 | 5988
Harveys Bristol Cream
AED
77 | 0460
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Madeira
| Portugal
Cossart Gordon, established in 1745, is the oldest Madeira
wine company and became a partner in the Madeira Wine
Association in 1953. In 1989, the Symington family, renowned
fourth generation Port producers, took a majority shareholding in
what had then become the Madeira Wine Company, which also
owns Blandy’s, Leacock’s and Miles. Over the last 15 years, the
Symingtons have used their winemaking experience, dedication
to reinvestment in the vineyards and winery, and worldwide
distribution network to revitalize the Madeira trade.
Bual 5 Years Old
AED
120 | E0422
Sercial 5 Years Old
AED
120 | E0421
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Grappa
| Italy
Grappa is a wonderful way to end a meal drunk
either as a shot on its own or added to an espresso
(in which case it's known in Italy as a caffè coretto,
or a "corrected coffee"). The Instituto Nazionale
Grappa, the body that represents most of the grappa
producers in Italy, recommends serving shots in small
tulip-shaped glasses with open rims, rather than
balloons or narrow glasses.
Grappa
Italy
Argiolas Grappa Tremontis | 70cl
NEW |
Italy
Santa Cristina Grappa di Lugana | 50cl
NEW |
AED
178 | 16724
Italy
Bocchino Grappa di Nebbiolo di Langhe | 70cl
NEW |
AED
195 | 15942
Italy
Antinori Grappa di Tignanello | 50cl
AED
210 | 69086
Italy
Zenato Grappa di Amarone | 50cl
AED
265 | 16725
NEW |
AED
85 | 16722
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Mini bar
| Champagne & White Wine
CHAMPAGNE
MOËT ET CHANDON | Mini Moët Impérial* | 20cl
AED
94 | 7008
MOËT ET CHANDON | Moët Impérial* | 37.5cl
AED
165 | 083612
VEUVE CLICQUOT | Yellow Label* | 37.5cl
AED
175 | 345612
RUINART | R de Ruinart Brut* | 37.5cl
AED
199 | 8590
BILLECART-SALMON | Brut Reserve* | 37.5cl
AED
190 | E0002
BILLECART-SALMON | Brut Rosé* | 37.5cl
AED
225 | E0275
SPARKLING
JACOB'S CREEK | Pinot Noir-Chardonnay Piccolo | 20cl
AED
21 | 7737
JACOB'S CREEK | Rosé Piccolo | 20cl
AED
21 | 8977
AED
13 | 17634
FRONTERA | Sauvignon Blanc | 18.75cl | Screw cap
AED
15 | 17844
NEDERBURG | Foundation Sauvignon - Chardonnay | 18.75cl | Screw cap
AED
16 | 11359FD
SANTA JULIA | Chardonnay | 37.5cl | Screw cap
AED
23 | 12892
CASILLERO DEL DIABLO
AED
26 | 792724
TORRES | Viña Sol, Catalunya DO | 37.5cl | Screw cap
AED
28 | 9909
BARON PHILIPPE DE ROTHSCHILD | Mouton Cadet Blanc | 37.5cl
AED
41 | 9834
PETER LEHMANN | Weighbridge Chardonnay | 37.5cl
AED
38 | 12143
ANTINORI | Villa Antinori Bianco, Toscana IGT | 37.5cl
AED
41 | 6907
AED
13 | 17638
WHITE
SILENI ESTATES | Nano Sauvignon Blanc PET with clip-on glass* | 18.75cl
NEW |
| “Reserva” Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley | 37.5cl | Screw cap
ROSÉ
SILENI ESTATES | Nano Grenache Rosé PET with clip-on glass* | 18.75cl
*Excluding Champagne and Nano.
NEW |
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Mini bar
| Red Wine
RED
SILENI ESTATES | Nano Cabernet Sauvignon PET with clip-on glass* | 18.75cl
NEW |
AED
13 | 17635
SILENI ESTATES | Nano Pinot Noir PET with clip-on glass* | 18.75cl
NEW |
AED
13 | 17637
FRONTERA | Cabernet Sauvignon | 18.75cl | Screw cap
AED
14 | 842424
NEDERBURG | Winemaster’s Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz | 18.75cl | Screw cap
AED
15 | 11360FD
TORRES | Sangre de Toro, Catalunya DO | 37.5cl | Screw cap
AED
27 | 9910
SANTA JULIA | Malbec | 37.5cl
AED
22 | 12891
CASILLERO DEL DIABLO | “Reserva” Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley | 37.5cl | Screw cap
AED
24 | 792624
PETER LEHMANN | Weighbridge Cabernet Merlot | 37.5cl
AED
38 | 12144
BARON PHILIPPE DE ROTHSCHILD | Mouton Cadet Rouge | 37.5cl
AED
46 | 9833
ANTINORI | Villa Antinori Rosso, Toscana IGT | 37.5cl
AED
60 | 6905
DOURTHE | Terrasse de La Garde | 37.5cl
AED
62 | 11898
BARONE RICASOLI | Castello di Brolio, Chianti Classico DOCG | 37.5cl
Prices are subject to 10% trade discount and municipality tax. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated.
AED
150 | E0149
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Large format
| Champagne & Sparkling
CHAMPAGNE
MOËT ET CHANDON | Moët Impérial | 1.5L
AED
619 | 08313
BILLECART-SALMON | Brut Reserve | 1.5L
AED
600 | E0003
VEUVE CLICQUOT | Yellow Label | 1.5L
AED
680 | 87823
BILLECART-SALMON | Brut Reserve | 3L
AED
1,500 | E0268
MOËT ET CHANDON | Moët Impérial | 3L
AED
1,850 | 7163
MOËT ET CHANDON | Moët Impérial | 6L
AED
3,750 | 7162
MOËT ET CHANDON | Moët Rosé Impérial | 1.5L
AED
798 | 89743
RUINART | Ruinart Rosé | 1.5L
AED
905 | 85233
BILLECART-SALMON | Brut Rosé | 1.5L
AED
850 | E0005
SPARKLING
ZONIN | Prosecco, Magnum | 1.5L
NEW |
AED
120 | 17599
FREIXENET | Cordon Negro, Cava DO | 1.5L
NEW |
AED
130 | 106906
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Large format
| Wine
WHITE
CHÂTEAU FUISSÉ | Pouilly-Fuissé “Tête de Cru” | 1.5L
AED
350 | E002898
AED
540 | 15981
CHÂTEAU D'ESCLANS | Whispering Angel Rosé, Magnum | 1.5L
AED
230 | 11990
CHÂTEAU D'ESCLANS | Esclans | 3L
AED
570 | 15416
LA SCOLCA | Gavi dei Gavi® 'Black Label' DOCG | 1.5L
NEW |
ROSÉ
CHÂTEAU D'ESCLANS | Whispering Angel Rosé | 6L
NEW | AED 1,690 | 171145
RED
CHÂTEAU LA NERTHE | Châteauneuf-du-Pape | 1.5L
FWL* | 1457709
TENUTE SILVIO NARDI | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | 1.5L
AED
500 | E015899
BARONE RICASOLI | Colledilà, Chianti Classico DOCG | 1.5L
AED
640 | 122241
BARONE RICASOLI | Castello di Brolio, Chianti Classico DOCG | 1.5L
AED
590 | E015001
SANSONINA | Sansonina Rosso, Veronese IGT | 1.5L
FWL* | 15129
CASTELLO DI FONTERUTOLI | Chianti Classico DOCG | 3L
FWL* | E041701
CASTELLO DI FONTERUTOLI | Siepi, Toscana IGT | 1.5L
FWL* | E0419
CASTELLO DI FONTERUTOLI | Siepi, Toscana IGT | 3L
FWL* | E0420
CLOS DE LOS SIETE | Clos de los Siete | 1.5L
AED
289 | 12255
MARQUÉS DE RISCAL | Rioja Reserva DOCa | 1.5L
NEW |
AED
199 | 12661
ANTINORI | Villa Antinori Rosso | 1.5L
NEW |
AED
215 | 12662
BOEKENHOUTSKLOOF | Chocolate Block | 1.5L
NEW |
AED
350 | 13471
COSSETTI | Barbera d'Asti 'La Vigna Vecchia' DOCG | 1.5L
NEW |
Prices are subject to 10% trade discount and municipality tax. Bottle size 75cl unless otherwise stated.
*Excluding Champagne and Nano.
FWL* | 15655
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Cask Wines
SOUTH AFRICA
BANTRY BAY | Chenin Blanc | 5L
NEW |
AED
110 | 16890
BANTRY BAY | Merlot | 5L
NEW |
AED
110 | 16891
DROSTDY HOF | Grand Cru | 5L
AED
115 | 10434
DROSTDY HOF | Claret | 5L
AED
115 | 10433
TWO OCEANS | Two Oceans Sauvignon Blanc | 3L
AED
88 | 10440
TWO OCEANS | Two Oceans Cabernet-Merlot | 3L
AED
88 | 10439
TWO OCEANS | Two Oceans Shiraz | 3L
AED
88 | 10441
WINEWAYS | Raindance Dry White | 5L
AED
105 | 9685
WINEWAYS | Raindance Dry Red | 5L
AED
112 | 9686
AED
128 | 17013
CHILE
CONCHA Y TORO | Room Service Red | 5L
NEW |
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