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Cabernet sauvignon mixed case, £62
2:20pm Thursday 24th January 2008
Is cabernet sauvignon the king of red grape varieties? Well this thick-skinned, robust grape certainly ages superbly, especially when blended with other Bordeaux varieties, and elsewhere in the New World it produces wines with powerful structured fruit that are delicious and long lived. The British have always had a liking for a drop of 'claret' with our roast beef. Try these examples and find out for yourself.
The cabernet sauvignon mixed case costs £62 and includes three bottles each of:
Jean d'Alibert Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, France: Plump, juicy and smoky blackcurrant fruit with hints of herbs and spices. There is lots of immediate fruit here and warm, rounded fruit style as well. Soft, ripe and delightfully smooth.
Château du Pin-Franc 2005, France: This classic cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and merlot blend has all the character of Bordeaux with subtle cedar, touches of cigar box and well defined ripe blackcurrant fruit - perfect with roast beef and meat dishes.
Rio Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Chile: Stone fruit flavours of cherries with a nice touch of smoke characterise this excellent example of cabernet sauvignon which is grown on the alluvial soils of the Andean foothills. A perfect match for grilled or barbequed meats.
Rattler Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, California: Full bodied and powerful, this wine has combined aromas of ripe plums, dried figs and cedar that that explodes with rich flavours of plums, blackberries and cassis. A classic Californian style with depth, weight and a touch of minerals. Great with rich foods and game.
The Oxford Times Wine Club is run in association with The Oxford Wine Company. Free delivery of your wine is available within 30 miles of Oxford. Please allow up to ten working days for delivery of your wine. If you have any questions about your order, contact The Oxford Wine Company on 01865 301144 quoting The Oxford Times Wine Club or email: info@oxfordwine.co.uk
If you would like to buy unmixed or mixed cases of wines that you have particularly liked from The Oxford Times Wine Club at the same special discounted prices, please contact Theo Sloot at The Oxford Wine Company on 01865 301144 or email theo@oxfordwine.co.uk
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