Flights of Fancy - Menu No.3

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Just £8 per flight of 6 tasters. Scroll down for the full selection.

It's a great chance to try something you wouldn't normally go for!

Here are the wines that will be open to taste over the coming weeks:

A review of Menu #3

Menu number 3 was an interesting one, it included some interesting and out of the box wines. This pushed some customers to try something new and discover a wine style that they would buy again. There were some surprising results from this menu, that really shock up the leader board. Without hesitating we are going to jump straight into the top 3 according to your results.

Coming in first spot for Menu 3 was the popular Produttori di Manduria Lirica Primitivo, on average it scored an impressive 8.47 out of 10. Some common comments for it were that it was rich and smooth, with excellent balance, and full of flavour with a hint of spice. In second place was the Turckheim Reserve Gewurztraminer, scoring an average score of 8.10 out of 10. Some common comments about the wine were that it had good aromatic character, with a nice light and smooth body, and nice fruity flavours. Finally in third place was the Finca Manzanos Blanco Vinas Viejas Rioja, which scored an average of 8.00 out of 10. Some common comments about the wine were that it had a nice creamy texture, with apple, apricot and subtle tropical flavours, it had a smooth body and would pair well with food.

Casa Defra '1404' Prosecco Frizzante NV

In a nutshell:
Beautifully fruity frizzante Prosecco with a delicate peachy aroma.

Style: Sparkling White
From: Veneto & North East Italy
ABV: 10.5%
Price: £12.50/£11.50
Grape: Glerar
Vegan

La Jara Organic Rosato Frizzante NV

In a nutshell:
An attractive, softly sparkling, organic Italian sparkling Rosé from Prosecco country.

Style: Sparkling Rosé
From: Veneto & North East Italy
ABV: 1.5%
Price: £13.50/£12.50
Grape: Glera
Vegan, Organic

Peter Lehmann Black Queen Sparkling Shiraz 2016

In a nutshell:
An exquisite example of that niche Aussie speciality - Sparkling Shiraz.

Style: Sparkling Red
From: South Australia
ABV: 14%
Price: £29.00/£26.00
Grape: Shiraz
Vegan

Mar de Frades Albarino, Rias Baixas 2021

In a nutshell:
Benchmark Rias Baixas Albariño that comes in a distinctive blue bottle.

Style: Crisp & Fresh White
From: Spain
ABV: 12.5%
Price: £24.50/£22.50
Grape: Albarino
Vegetarians

The Cloud Factory Sauvignon Blanc 2022

In a nutshell:
A classically generous and full New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.

Style: Crisp & Fresh White
From: Marlborough, New Zealand
ABV: 12.5%
Price: £13.00/£12.00
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc

Vina Echeverria, 'No es Pituko' Viognier 2022

In a nutshell:
A balanced and refreshing cloudy natural wine with floral and fruity aromas and a nutty finish, from Chile.

Style: Vibrant & Tangy White
From: Chile
ABV: 13%
Price: £14.50/£13.50
Grape: Viognier
Vegan, Organic

Waterkloof Circle of Life White 2021

In a nutshell:
A brightly fruity and rounded biodynamic South African white from the Stellenbosch area.

Style: Fruity & Bright White
From: South Africa
ABV: 14%
Price: £14.00/£13.00
Grape: Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc
Vegan, Biodynamic

Turckheim Reserve Gewurztraminer 2020

In a nutshell:
A quintessentially aromatic and floral Gewurtraminer from its heartlands in Alsace.

Style: Floral & Aromatic White
From: Alsace, France
ABV: 13.5%
Price: £17.50/£15.50
Grape: Gewurztraminer
Vegan

Finca Manzanos Blanco Vinas Viejas, Rioja 2021

In a nutshell:
A bright and energetic white from Rioja, full of body and complexity.

Style: Rich & Rounded White
From: Rioja, Spain
ABV: 12.5%
Price: £15.50/£14.50
Grape: Viura
Vegan

Domaine de la Vieille Tour Rose, Cotes de Provence 2022

In a nutshell:
A perfectly pale pink and elegant Provençal rosé.

Style: Light & Delicate Rosé
From: Provence, France
ABV: 13%
Price: £15.00/£14.00
Grape: Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
Vegetarian

Dom Brial, Cotes Catalanes 'Dom Ici' Rose 2022

In a nutshell:
A fruity and refreshing pale blush rose with fragrant fruity notes from the Roussillon region, France.

Style: Fruity & Refreshing Rosé
From: Languedoc-Roussillon, France
ABV: 11.5%
Price: £12.00/£11.00
Grape: Grenache

Quinta da Fonte Souto Rose 2021

In a nutshell:
A rounded, sophisticated, dry Portuguese rosé from the Alentejo region.

Style: Bold & Flavoursome Rosé
From: Portugal
ABV: 13%
Price: £22.00/£20.00
Grape: Tinta Roriz
Vegan

Burlesque Zinfandel 2020

In a nutshell:
A generous and hearty, fruit packed Californian Zinfandel.

Style: Fresh & Juicy Red
From: California, USA
ABV: 13.5%
Price: £11.00/£10.00
Grape: Zinfandel

Maias Tinto, Dao 2020

In a nutshell:
An elegant, balanced and nicely fruity organic Portuguese red from the Dão region in the north of the country.

Style: Fresh & Juicy Red
From: Portugal
ABV: 13%
Price: £15.00/£14.00
Grape: Mencia
Organic

Segal Levant Argaman 2020

In a nutshell:
A deep ruby coloured and fruit filled Israeli Red with an easy appeal and it's also Kosher.

Style: Mellow & Rounded Red
From: Israel
ABV: 13.5%
Price: £14.50/£13.50
Grape: Argaman
Vegan

Pisano 'Rio de los Pajaros' Tannat-Syrah-Viognier 2019

In a nutshell:
A rich, spicy and multilayered South Amercian red from Uruguay.

Style: Firm & Spicy Red
From: Uruguay
ABV: 13%
Price: £19.00/£17.00
Grape: Tannat, Syrah, Viognier

Esk Valley Artisanal Collection Syrah 2020

In a nutshell:
Delicious ripe and juicy Rhône-style Syrah from Hawke's Bay region, New Zealand.

Style: Firm & Spicy Red
From: Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
ABV: 13.5%
Price: £21.50/£19.50
Grape: Syrah

Produttori di Manduria 'Lirica' Primitivo di Manduria Puglia 2020

In a nutshell:
Pure, ripe and fresh Primitivo from its traditional home of Manduria in Puglia.

Style: Rich & Powerful Red
From: Southern Italy
ABV: 14.5%
Price: £18.00/£16.00
Grape: Primitivo
Vegan

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