7. Orchard Boulevard Merlot 2009, California £11.95
A medium-bodied red with juicy plum and berry fruit flavours, smooth and fruity MB
175ml glass £2.90 250ml glass £4.00
8. Pacifico Sur Cab Sav 2009, Chile £13.95
Ripe crème de cassis flavours with background hints of bell pepper lead onto a medium bodied palate with gentle tannins. MB
175ml glass £3.60 250ml glass £4.70
9. Elementos Shiraz Malbec 2008, Argentina £14.95
Elementos was recently awarded the Decanter trophy for best value Argentinean red. Beautifully balanced with
creamy damsons and figs, Elementos is an ideal partner for steak and spicy food. FB
175ml glass £3.70 250ml glass £4.80
10. Rio Alto Classic Carmenere 2008, Chile £15.50
This stunning Carmenere – an ancient Bordeaux grape variety – is produced from one of the highest altitude wineries in Chile. Flavours of mixed berries and raspberries leap out of the glass with a soft fruit packed finish making this hugely drinkable. MB
175ml glass £3.65 250ml glass £4.90
11. Rioja Crianza Banda Azul 2006, Spain £16.50
Rioja has varying levels of quality with ‘Crianza’ being several levels above basic Rioja (hence the difference in price). Concentrated red fruits with creamy vanilla overtones from American oak influence combine to make this an enjoyable experience. FB
175ml glass £3.90 250ml glass £5.50
12. One Chain Shiraz “The Opportunist” 2008, Oz £16.50
Aussie Shiraz doesn’t get any better at this price. Believe it or not, rather than being a multi-regional blend, this is awesome wine is made from 100% Limestone Coast sourced fruit! Full bodied, silky, dense black fruits that will stand up to strong flavoured tapas. FB
13. Coto de Imaz Reserva 2004, Rioja, Spain. £22.45
American and French oak used to good effect to soften this tempranillo grape. Packed full of raspberries and other red fruits and is for those that appreciate only the best Rioja MB
