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1. Beers ........................................................ p9 2. Spirits ....................................................... p123. Rude Mechanicals ................................... p134. Discover new regions .............................. p145. Italy Top to Toe ........................................ p156. French Fancies......................................... p167. Inter Rhone .............................................. p178. Focus on Spain ........................................ p189. Armit ........................................................ p1910. Rosé ....................................................... p2011. Fortified, Sweet and Sherry .................. p2112. Meet the Winebuyers ............................ p2213. Winter Whites ........................................ p2414. Wine and Dine ....................................... p2515. Go Vegan ................................................ p26 16. Château Musar ...................................... p28 17. Bodega Paniza ....................................... p2918. Pérez Cruz .............................................. p30

19. Andrew Porton ...................................... p3120. Burjo Viejo ............................................. p3221. Bancroft ................................................. p3322. Château du seuil ................................... p3423. Fertuna .................................................. p3524. De Martino ............................................. p3625. Araldica .................................................. p3726. Alliance .................................................. p3827. Alliance a taste of Italy ......................... p4028. Alliance focus on France ....................... p41 29. Bubbly ................................................... p4230. Bodegas Anecoop ................................. p44 31. Toby de Haan ........................................ p4532. Wine Advisor Zone ................................ p4833. Jay's Favourites..................................... p4634. Advent ................................................... p2735. WineBank Zone ..................................... p4736. Manzanos Zone ..................................... p54

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Introducing our new range of Beers & Spirits

There’s been a wave of enthusiasm for great beer here at Virgin Wines HQ over the last few years. It mirrors what’s happening in the country; countless new microbreweries are opening, and staying open, because they’re brewing great beer and lots of us want to drink it. It’s very exciting times. We’ve been working tirelessly behind the scenes on what has been one of our most exciting new projects in 20 years, which will put beer lovers everywhere in touch with the best of the new wave with a nod to the immortal classics.

Our commitment to spirits is no different. You’d have to be living under a rock not to have noticed the gin boom in recent years. It doesn’t stop at gin though, what that’s done has paved the way for all manner of craft spirits to find their way into cocktail glasses around the country. We’ll be scouting out the emerging talent and bringing it straight to your home. Along with beers and our fantastic range of wine, we’re now able to offer customers across the country the complete suite of your drinks needs in one delivery.

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1. Redwell Norwich Pilsner Case of 12 £27.99

Country:England ABV:

4% Style:Pilsner

If this one makes you think of (current) Premier League football team The Canaries, you'd be on the right track.

2. Flensburger Pilsner Case of 12 £28.99

Country:Germany ABV:

4.8% Style:Pilsner

Crisp and aromatic - this is a summer sipper if we have ever seen one.

3. Hitachino Nest White Ale Case of 12 £34.99

Country:Japan ABV:

5.5% Style:White/wheat beer

The Hitachino Nest White Ale is a Japanese take on a wheat beer and has been brewed in the traditional Belgian way.

4. Gipsy Hill Hepcat Session IPA Case of 12 £31.99


4.6% Style:IPA

Brewed with Mosaic, Citra, Ekuanot and Motueka hops.

5. Anchor Steam Case of 12 £28.99

Country:USA ABV:

4.8% Style:Pilsner

A beautiful deep amber colour and a thick and creamy head which is down to its historic brewing process.

6. Coopers Pale Ale Case of 12 £30.99

Country:Australia ABV:

4.5% Style:Pale Ale

The Coopers Pale Ale is refreshingly fruity with a crisp bitterness and a lower ABV than you would usually expect.

7. Saison Dupont Case of 12 £33.99

Country:Belgium ABV:

6.5% Style:Saison

Saison Dupont is renowned for being the 'best of the best' when it comes to this style.

8. Rochefort 10 Case of 12 £50.99


11.3% Style:Abbey and Trapist Beers

Deep plum, raisin and blackcurrant flavours, hints of nut and a deep complexity this it the ultimate foody beer.

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9. Boon Oude Geuze Case of 12 £43.99


7% Style:Sour Beer

You're looking at a medium bodied, almost cider-like Belgian beer.

10. Malt Coast Black IPA Case of 12 £29.88


5% Style:Stout and Porter Beer

The combination of smoky black malts and new world hops leads to the creation of the Malt Coast Black IPA.

11. Big Drop Brewing Co Alcohol Free Lager Case of 12 £22.68


0% Style:Lager

Crisp, bready, biscuity maltiness coupled with a delicate hop bittering.

12. Big Drop Brewing Co Alcohol Free Stout Case of 12 £22.68


0% Style:Stout

With notes of coffee, cocoa nibs and a lingering hint of sweet vanilla this beer is dark, rich and indulgent.

13. Big Drop Brewing Co Alcohol Free Pale Ale Case of 12 £22.68


0% Style:Pale Ale

This dry-hopped pale ale is deliciously refreshing. The nose has hints of pine and honey.

14. Big Drop Brewing Co Alcohol Free IPA Case of 12 £22.68


0% Style:Indian Pale Ale

Pale in colour but robust in flavour and very refreshing.

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15. Rude Mechanicals Feather Weight Punchy Pilsner Case of 12 £31.99


4.5% Style:Pilsner

Hard-hitting grapefruit zing balanced with passionfruit flavours.

16. Rude Mechanicals Pale Ale Case Case of 12 £31.99


4.5% Style:Pale Ale

Dry hopped to give a citrus, malty, Sauvignon finish.

17. Henners Gin £39.99


45% Spirit:Gin

Cucumber and fresh parsley adds a herbaceous base to the more traditional juniper and coriander.

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18. Mermaid Gin £36.49


42% Spirit:Gin

Mermaid Gin makes a stupendous gin and tonic and we recommend using a Mediterranean flavoured tonic.

19. Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year Old Whisky £119

Country:Japan ABV:

43% Spirit:Whisky

The whiskies from Yamazaki are the flagship releases from Suntory and this 12 year old is absolutely sensational.

20. Duppy Share Rum 70cl £29.49

Country:Caribbean ABV:

40% Spirit:Rum

Smooth, golden blend of cask-aged Caribbean Rum.

21. Casamigos Blanco Tequila £55.99

Country:Mexico ABV:

40% Spirit:Tequila

This white tequila has citrus fruit, pepper and nutmeg on the nose and a rich, long palate and a soft finish.

22. Bathtub Gin £27.99


42.4% Spirit:Gin

Fruity and sweet, with citrus core and light peppery notes, reflecting orange and juniper botanicals.

23. Audemus Pink Pepper Gin £42.99

Country:France ABV:

44% Spirit:Gin

This is a very modern gin where the flavour profile is built around juniper and does not focus solely on it.

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A big hello from Virgin Wines Sendagift! You may have heard of us before, we’re the team behind the awesome sell-out Wine Advent Calendar. Today we are also showcasing our range of Christmas gifts, packed full of delicious wine, spirits, fizz and beer. You can place your order with us today and benefit from free delivery on all gifts. Discover more Christmas gifts and our entire gift range at www.virginwines.co.uk/gifts/home

Terms and conditions: WineBank balances cannot be used on Sendagift purchases. You will not receive the price of your ticket off any Sendagift orders. Sendagift orders do not qualify for the free bottle of wine promotion. Free delivery only applies to Sendagift products.

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24. Ninety Six Pinot Grigio 2018 £8.99

Country:Hungary ABV:

12% Grape Variety:Pinot Grigio

The orchard fruit and engaging citrus flavours make this the ideal partner for fresh fish dishes.

25. Dragon Hills Pinot Grigio 2018 £8.99

Country:Romania ABV:


Appley soft, pear fruit-filled Pinot Grigio from a multi award-winning winery.

26. Primavara Sauvignon Blanc 2017 £8.99


12% Grape Variety:Sauvignon Blanc

Citrus zest fresh white from top-notch grapes grown in the shadow of the Carpathian Mountains.

27. Vassaltis Santorini Assyrtiko 2017 £30

Country:Greece ABV:

14% Grape Variety:Other White Grapes

Intense, multi layered white from the stunning Greek island - Santorini.

28. Château Dereszla Furmint Dry 2017 £11.99


11.5% Grape Variety:Other White Grapes

A shift towards drier styles began some 20 years ago and they are now realising their potential.

29. Brazil Intenso Brut NV £12.99

Country:Brazil ABV:

11.5% Grape Variety:Other

Typical Pear and Lemnon fruit nose,super fresh, with a balanced and refreshing fizz.

30. Solevari Reserve Pinot Noir 2017 £11.99


13% Grape Variety:Pinot Noir

A wonderful Pinot Noir packed with strawberry fruit and gentle spice.

31. Château Purcari Vinohara Rara Neagra Malbec 2016 £15.99

Country:Moldova ABV:

13% Grape Variety:Malbec Blend

A beautifully balanced red showing bright cherry fruit with dense ripe plum

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Come meet the friendly winemaker David, and discover some of the extraordinary wines of Italy with a selection of our finest and best from all corners of Italy. Don’t forget to ask him what his favourite Italian cocktail is too.

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32. Vigne Sannite Falanghina 2016 £11.99 Tonight £10.99

Country:Italy ABV:

12.5% Grape Variety:Falanghina

This is one of Italy’s sacred white varietals, indigenous to Campania, which has unusual notes of orange blossom.

33. Solpiantez Spumante Brut Millesimato 2017 £10.99

Country:Italy ABV:

11.5% Grape Variety:Garganega Blend

Crisp green apples, pear notes and a lemon kick on the finish.

34. Ca' Vegar Custoza DOC 2018 £11.49

Country:Italy ABV:


Pear and tropical fruit on the nose with masses of mineral character on the palate.

35. Ca' Vegar Bardolino DOC Classico 2018 £11.99

Country:Italy ABV:

12.5% Grape Variety:Corvina Blend

Lovely bright red cherry and berry fruit with an elegant deftness on the palate and a fresh finish.

36. Brio Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2018 £9.99

Country:Italy ABV:

12.5% Grape Variety:Montepulciano

Super bright cherry fruit on a medium-bodied palate with good concentration of flavour and great freshness.

37. La Dama Valpolicella Ripasso 2016 £14.99

Country:Italy ABV:


Wonderfully complex and rich nose including black cherry compote, richness and freshness in harmony.

38. La Dama Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2014 £29.99

Country:Italy ABV:

16% Grape Variety:Corvina Blend

Cherry, dried fig, cinnamon, clove and tobacco with a long, warm and silky finish.

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39. Champagne Gremillet Brut Blanc de Blancs NV £29.99

Country:France ABV:

12% Grape Variety:Chardonnay

The Gimonnet House signature is one of purity and freshness, elegant fruit and mineral balance.

40. Cave de Turckheim Pinot Blanc Reserve 2017 £9.99

Country:France ABV:

12.5% Grape Variety:Pinot Blanc

The white grape cousin of Pinot Noir it is minerally and spicy with a touch of peach and citrus.

41. Cave de Turckheim Pinot Gris Sables et Galets 2015 £13.99

Country:France ABV:


A spicy white grape worth experiencing if you haven't already been converted.

42. Domaine Henri Pelle Menetou-Salon Morogues 2017 £17.99

Country:France ABV:


A top quality Sauvignon, beaming with loads of intensity, from a brilliant French producer.

43. Domaine Michel Girard Sancerre 2018 £16.99

Country:France ABV:


If you love your Sauvignon on the restrained elegant side then you'll love this citrusy number.

44. Clos du Gaimont Vouvray Sec 2017 £12.99

Country:France ABV:

12.5% Grape Variety:Chenin Blanc

Dry, full and delicious, this is a wine to buy by the car load.

45. Clos du Gaimont Vouvray Demi Sec 2017 £12.99

Country:France ABV:

13% Grape Variety:Chenin Blanc

Intensely fruity, just off dry and gloriously ripe it's a stunner on its own.

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Inter Rhone

46. Les Hautes Terrasses Côtes du Rhône 2018 £10.99 Tonight £9.99

Country:France ABV:

13.5% Grape Variety:Grenache

An expert blend by our friend, Eric Monnin, that delivers soft and ripe plum and cherry fruit with floral notes.

47. Domaine de la Berthete Clement V Côtes du Rhône 2018 £12.99 Tonight £11.99

Country:France ABV:


You can feel the sunshine in this bottle with sweet ripe fruit intermingling with fresh spices.

48. Chateau Mont Redon Lirac 2015 £15.99 Tonight £14.99

Country:France ABV:

14% Grape Variety:Grenache

Lots of creamy oak works with a real slug of chocolaty red cherry fruit.

49. Domaine Dieu Le Fit Côtes du Rhône Villages Visan 2016 £14.99

Country:France ABV:


A full but soft texture from the Grenache backed up by some bright black Syrah fruit.

50. Domaine la Cabotte Côtes du Rhône Villages Massif d'Uchaux 2016 £14.99

Country:France ABV:


Distinctive and fresh red fruit and floral character with a bit of grip on an otherwise deft palate.

51. Domaine de la Berthete Côtes du Rhône Villages 2017 £18.99 Tonight £16.99

Country:France ABV:


The fruit and full flavours make this a great match with many foods: braised ham, red meats, fowls or pasta.

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The vineyards of the Rhône Valley, which forms a corridor between the Mediterranean and Northern Europe,have been producing wines for at least 2000 years. Come try some of their more recent creations here!

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52. Bodegas A maren Rioja Blanco 2016 £18

Country:Spain ABV:

13.5% Grape Variety:Viura Blend

Intense and complex citrus peel with vanilla and aniseed notes on a vibrant yet elegantly weighted palate.

53. Nu Allonge Cava Brut NV £11.99

Country:Spain ABV:

11.5% Grape Variety:Xarel Lo

Candied lemon peel, grapefruit and notes of toasted almond with lively citrus on the palate.

54. Legado del Fraile Albarino 2018 £12.99

Country:Spain ABV:

13.5% Grape Variety:Albarino

Maritime freshness in abundance with lively lemon and grapefruit aromas.

55. Domeco de Jarauta Black Label Rioja 2012 £30

Country:Spain ABV:

14% Grape Variety:Tempranillo Rioja

The blackcurrant jam and vanilla bouquet are to die for. You will not be disappointed!

56. Las Campanas Seleccion Especial 2014 £13.99

Country:Spain ABV:

13.5% Grape Variety:Tempranillo Blend

A full bodied wine with bright, ripe fruit flavours, spice and the rounded mellowness of age.

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When you think of Spain you will probably think of sun, sea, tapas and Rioja, however this table will show you that Spain has a lot more to offer than just Rioja when it comes to wine!

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57. Château Dereszla Furmint Dry 2017 £11.99



Furmint is making a real name for itself and this is one of the best examples to be found!

58. Domaine Auvigue Pouilly Fuisse Solture 2017 £24

Country:France ABV:


The vineyards south facing, limestone rich soils create the perfect environment to grow world class Chardonnay.

59. Musella Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2015 £16.99

Country:Italy ABV:


Smooth blackberries with a kick of spice from an estate with over 800 years winemaking experience.

60. Musella Amarone Riserva 2012 £45

Country:Italy ABV:

16% Grape Variety:Corvina Blend

Marvel at the amazing black cherry flavoured nectar before you.

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We have been working with Armit for a number of years and have them to thank for introducing us to an award-winning selection of high quality wines from some fantastic winemakers.

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RosÉ

61. Lergenmuller Saigner Rosé Trocken 2018 £12.99



Fresh and ripe wild strawberries on a beautifully elegant and bright palate.

62. Domaine de la Semellerie Chinon Rosé 2018 £11.99

Country:France ABV:

12.5% Grape Variety:Cabernet Franc

Fresh raspberries and strawberries with slight herbal hints and a mouth-watering freshness on the palate.

63. Château du Seuil Bordeaux Rosé 2017 £10.99

Country:France ABV:

13% Grape Variety:Cabernet Blend

Deliciously fruity, crisp and mega-refreshing.

64. Araldica d'Aria Pinot Grigio Rosé 2018 £8.99

Country:Italy ABV:


Fresh as a daisy, super light, and very easy drinking.

65. X Marks The Spot Tempranillo Rosado 2017 £7.99

Country:Spain ABV:

11.5% Grape Variety:Tempranillo Rioja

Lovely fruit forward rosé loaded with ripe strawberry and crunchy raspberry freshness.

66. Blackfoot Daisy Rosé 2018 £8.99


13% Grape Variety:Cabernet Sauvignon

As-fresh-as-a-Blackfoot Daisy! A light redfruit statement from one of Austalia's top teams.

67. 16 Little Black Pigs Rosé 2018 £8.99


13% Grape Variety:Grenache Garnacha

A delicate and versatile wine.

68. Big Top White Zinfandel Rosé 2017 £9.99

Country:USA ABV:

11% Grape Variety:Zinfandel Primitivo

Packed with deliciously refreshing strawberry fruit flavours.

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69. Bodegas Hidalgo La Gitana Manzanilla NV £10

Country:Spain ABV:

15% Grape Variety:Palomino

The driest of the sherry styles with refreshing citrus and apple notes.

70. Fernando de Castilla Classic Fino NV £11.99

Country:Spain ABV:


It's tasty Sherry alright, but a tad sweeter and more crisp. It's a beauty with most food.

71. Fernando de Castilla Classic Amontillado NV £12.99

Country:Spain ABV:

17.5% Grape Variety:Palomino Blend

Very slightly off-dry so a beautifully versatile Sherry with almonds and caramel notes.

72. Domaine de Grange Neuve Monbazillac 2016 £11.99

Country:France ABV:

12% Grape Variety:Semillon Blend

Made from Semillon grapes, with a little Muscadelle and Sauvignon Blanc.

73. Château Gravas Sauternes 2014 £12.99

Country:France ABV:

13.5% Grape Variety:Semillon

A fine example of the world's most famous sweet wine.

74. Yalumba Museum Muscat NV £14.99


17.5% Grape Variety:Muscat

From the legendary Yalumba winery, this is heaven with any sweet dessert or cheese

75. Fonseca Bin 27 Fine Reserve NV £13.99

Country:Portugal ABV:

20% Grape Variety:Port Blends

Full of sweet damson fruit and raisin intensity. It's the best wine match for blue cheese - FACT!

76. Fonseca Quinta do Panascal 1999 £24.99

Country:Portugal ABV:

20.5% Grape Variety:Port Blends

A superb quality Port with everything you'd expect and more.

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77. Champagne Piere Gimonnet Cuis 1er Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs NV £30

Country:France ABV:

12.5% Grape Variety:Chardonnay

Lemon, fresh thyme and wet stone on the nose and palate with great balance and a long, citrus finish.

78. Chiarli Medaglie Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC 2018 £13.99 Tonight £11.99

Country:Italy ABV:

10.5% Grape Variety:Lambrusco

Sweet blackcurrant and blueberry aromatics, but on the palate it has good structure and an air of seriousness.

79. Domaine Billaud-Simon 1er Cru Vaulorent 2015 £40

Country:France ABV:


Just one word of advice - don't overchill it, in order to appreciate the more delicate flavours of this wine.

80. Kurt Angerer Kies Gruner Veltliner 2018 £12.49

Country:Austria ABV:

12.5% Grape Variety:Other White Blends

This wine is exotic and spicy and just quite exciting.

81. Heinrichshof Sonnenuhr Trocken Riesling Mosel 2017 £18.99


12% Grape Variety:Riesling

This wine is exotic and spicy and just quite exciting.

82. Cederberg Sauvignon Blanc 2018 £13.99

Country:South Africa ABV:


An exceptional South African wine with diversity that we hadn't imagined beforehand!

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Meet The Wine BuyersCome and speak to our Wine Buyers and try the wines that they picked out to show you today. Sophie,Andrew and Alex seek out all the wonderful gems at Virgin Wines, so why not come say 'Hi' and pick theirbrains if you want!

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83. Jean Stodden J Spatburgunder 2016 £19.99



Classic in style, with a light and delicate texture but intensely fresh red berried fruit.

84. De Martino Viejas Tinajas Cinsault 2018 £14.99 Tonight £13.99

Country:Chile ABV:

12.5% Grape Variety:Cinsault

Wonderfully savoury with unmistakable energy that surrounds the layers of chocolate and mocha.

85. Ponte da Boga DO Ribeira Sacra Mencia 2018 £15.99

Country:Spain ABV:

13.5% Grape Variety:Other Red Grapes

From Spains up-and-coming region Ribeira Sacra.

86. La Traversee 2016 £24.99

Country:France ABV:


Lavishly fruity and approachable, but deep, rich and swathed in very fine oak.

87. Equipo Navazos La Bota no. 77 Florpower MMXV 2015 £25

Country:Spain ABV:


Almonds, lemon, wet rock and salt - it just isn't possible to find more complex and interesting wine.

88. Bodegas Hidalgo Napolean Amontillado Seco NV £13.99

Country:Spain ABV:

17.5% Grape Variety:Palomino

An inviting mahogony hue and rich hazlenut and vanilla aromas are followed by a full, long and refined finish.

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89. Kirriemuir Reserve Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2017 £12.99



A little oak adds depth, structure and softness on the palate that is delicious.

90. Domaine Auvigue Pouilly Fuisse Solture 2017 £24

Country:France ABV:


This is the real deal - rich, buttery nose, intense lemon fruit on the palate with plenty of weight.

91. Ca' Vegar Custoza DOC 2018 £11.49 Tonight £10.99

Country:Italy ABV:


Pear and tropical fruit on the nose with an incredibly long, nutty finish.

92. Domaine Chante Cigale Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2018 £22.99

Country:France ABV:

14% Grape Variety:Grenache Blanc

This white Châteauneuf du Pape has a full-bodied richness that's impossible to resist!

93. Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2018 £24.99

Country:New Zealand ABV:


The pinnacle of Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc - South Pacific freshness in a bottle!

94. Aloisiushof Element GewÜrztraminer 2016 £14.99 Tonight £12.99


14% Grape Variety:GewÜrztraminer

A stunning, pure, unoaked Gewürztraminer, always a winner with Asian cuisine.

95. The Big Mo' Viognier 2018 £9.99


13.5% Grape Variety:Viognier

Pure lifestyle wine! Enjoy the Big Mo' with a little company.

96. Mount Horrocks Cordon Cut Riesling 2017 £19.99


11.5% Grape Variety:Riesling

Beautifully balanced. Highly-praised. Fragrant. Luscious honey and spice flavours.

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Wine and Dine

97. Champagne Gremillet Brut Selection NV £23.99

Country:France ABV:

12% Grape Variety:Chardonnay Blend

A stunning, award winning Champagne that delivers on all fronts!

98. Domaine Michel Girard Sancerre Silex 2018 £18.99 Tonight £16.99

Country:France ABV:

13.5% Grape Variety:Sauvignon Blanc

Their 19 hectares of vines are planted in the three very different soil structures...

99. Cave de Turckheim Pinot Gris Sables et Galets 2015 £13.99

Country:France ABV:


Fancy something deliciously different? This gets top marks on both counts.

100. Domaine Chante Cigale Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2018 £22.99

Country:France ABV:


This beauty is a real stunner - get yours now and let us know what you think.

101. Uggiano Lucere Chianti DOCG 2018 £11.99

Country:Italy ABV:

13% Grape Variety:Sangiovese Blend

Certainly one for the dinner table matching beautifully with meats, casseroles and pizza.

102. Marchesi di Gresy Martinenga Barbaresco DOCG 2013 £52

Country:Italy ABV:

14% Grape Variety:Nebbiolo

Where to start with aromas? Plum, cherry, mint, tea leaves, tobacco and dried flowers to name but a few.

103. Fernando de Castilla Antique Amontillado NV £25.99

Country:Spain ABV:


"Swiftly forging a reputation as one of Sherry's modern-day superstars" - Decanter October 2011.

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104. Due Colline Rosé Spumante NV £9.99

Country:Italy ABV:


Great value, red berry fruit-packed sparkling rose from a multi award-winning winemaking team.

105. Cave de Turckheim GewÜrztraminer Vendange Tardive 2015 £22.99

Country:France ABV:

12% Grape Variety:Gewurztraminer

Superb quality wine - not one to be missed.

106. Avamposti Pinot Nero 2017 £12.99

Country:Italy ABV:

14.5% Grape Variety:Pinot Noir

Light and fresh with red berry fruit, notes of cherry and redcurrants.

107. Billy Bosch Bushvine Cinsault 2018 £9.99

Country:South Africa ABV:

13% Grape Variety:Cinsault

This juicy and approachable Cinsault is going to be your go to wine for the summer months.

108. Vina Ecoyen Reserva 2015 £9.99

Country:Spain ABV:


A fantastic vintage, coupled with Rioja-style production & ageing, means a cracking bargain.

109. Il Cascinone Rive Barbera 2016 £15.99

Country:Italy ABV:

14.5% Grape Variety:Barbera

You'll want classic homemade Italian food to accompany this cracking red.

110. Coyam Organic 2015 £19.99

Country:Chile ABV:

14.5% Grape Variety:Syrah/Shiraz Blend

Making a wine organically is THE best way to make a better wine.

111. Bressia Profundo 2014 £24.99

Country:Argentina ABV:

14.5% Grape Variety:Malbec Blend

A good steak is the way to go here with food and prepare to be impressed.

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After nearly a year of hard work they’re finally here; our brand new and improved family of 2019 advent calendars.

As always we’ve listened to your feedback and we’re excited to be launching not one, but THREE awesome varieties of different advent calendars for you to enjoy this year.

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Advent Calendars 2019

Try our brand new gin advent calendar packed with 24 x 5cl bottles of

premium gins.

This year we have added all-red and all-white

versions alongside our mixed wine calendar for

you to choose from.

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brand new beer advent calendar.

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112. Château Musar Jeune White 2016 £13.99

Country:Lebanon ABV:


Stunning white from legendary Lebanese producer Château Musar, hand-crafted to be enjoyed in its youth.

113. Château Musar Jeune Red 2017 £11.99


13.5% Grape Variety:Cinsault Blends

This lovely, un-oaked red is wonderfully fresh and full of ripe blueberry fruit.

114. Château Musar 2012 £27.99


14.5% Grape Variety:Cabernet Blend

Perfect to crack into the taboo idea of Lebanese wine - this juice is incredible.

115. Château Musar 2004 £29.99



Making amazing wines since 1930. The dedication of the Hochar family should be an inspiration to us all.

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The wines of Château Musar are unique expressions from a country with an ancient wine-making culture. The winery was established by Gaston Hochar in 1930. Despite war in Lebanon and frequent tension, with the exception of 1976, wine has been produced at the Château every year.

Meet the winemaker - ChÂteau Musar

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Bodegas Paniza provide cracking wine for the money. They’re not about thick and heavy styles but more about pure wines that express the varietal, which is exactly what we love at VW - proper wine!

Meet the winemaker - Bodegas Paniza

116. Aguila Chillando Viura 2017 £7.99

Country:Spain ABV:

12.5% Grape Variety:Viura

Our man in Cariñena has done another fine job with this characterful Viura.

117. Pizo Chardonnay 2017 £9.99

Country:Spain ABV:


A very pure and vibrant Chardonnay with heaps of citrus and a touch of stone fruit.

118. El Zumbido Garnacha Rosado 2018 £9.99 Tonight £8.99

Country:Spain ABV:

13.5% Grape Variety:Grenache Garnacha

The perfect example of a fruit filled Spanish Róse.

119. La Novena Garnacha 2018 £8.99 Tonight £7.99

Country:Spain ABV:


A truly excellent value Garnacha from one of Spain's best regions at growing the grape.

120. Pizo Syrah 2018 £9.99 Tonight £8.99

Country:Spain ABV:

14% Grape Variety:Shiraz Syrah

Syrah made the way we like it - bursting with freshness and full of expression.

121. Pizo Carinena 2017 £9.49

Country:Spain ABV:

14.5% Grape Variety:Carignan

This grape is so at home here that they named it after the region.

122. Pizo Crianza 2015 £9.99

Country:Spain ABV:

13.5% Grape Variety:Grenache Garnacha Blend

Six months in oak gives this Crianza sweet spice notes with generous ripe red fruit.

123. Torre Aguila Gran Reserva 2012 £9.99

Country:Spain ABV:


Summer barbecues or winter roast dinners, this is the wine you need!

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124. Pérez Cruz Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2016 £11.99

Country:Chile ABV:

13.5% Grape Variety:Cabernet Sauvignon

Intense blackcurrant flavours and silky tannin, thanks to time spent in 'A grade' oak barrels

125. Pérez Cruz Winemaker's Selection 2017 £19.99

Country:Chile ABV:


Full bodied with juicy fruit flavours. Great with red meat.

126. Pérez Cruz Single Vineyard La Higuera Block 2017 £19.99

Country:Chile ABV:


Layers of vanilla spice and hints of mint mingle with the delicious, ripe black fruit.

127. Pérez Cruz Syrah Reserva Limited Edition 2017 £15.99

Country:Chile ABV:

14.5% Grape Variety:Shiraz Syrah

Packed with berry fruits, chocolate and toasted oak. A top rated Syrah from the Chilean masters.

128. Pérez Cruz Cot Limited Edition 2016 £15.99

Country:Chile ABV:

13.5% Grape Variety:Malbec

It's velvety soft and smooth and jam-packed with sweet plums, inky cherries and vanilla.

129. Pérez Cruz Liguai 2015 £27.99

Country:Chile ABV:


Spicy on the nose with warm black fruits on the palate.

130. Lof Syrah 2015 £19.99

Country:Chile ABV:


Full of dense red fruit, gentle spice a long balanced finish.

131. Lof Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 £19.99

Country:Chile ABV:


Wonderfully balanced, black fruited belter. Partner with game dishes for a superb food match.

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Pérez Cruz is a family owned winery specializing in red wines that are produced and bottled on site and that reflect the character and identity of the Maipo Alto Valley. Located at the foothills of the Andes, the Mediterranean climate has the ideal features for producing high-quality wines.

Meet the Winemaker - Pérez Cruz

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Wine Fusion is an award-winning company creating bespoke wines from around the world for VirginWines and a host of prestigious clients. Founder Andrew and colleagues Emily and Abby look forward totasting some of their handiwork with you today!

Meet the wine producer - Andrew Porton

132. The Anvil Chardonnay Semillon 2018 £9.99


13% Grape Variety:Chardonnay Blend

There's a lovely lemon core to this wine with plenty of mouth-watering intensity.

133. Don Q Alcardet Verdejo 2018 £9.99

Country:Spain ABV:

12% Grape Variety:Verdejo

A zippy, bright white wine made from Verdejo - arguably Spain's answer to Sauvignon Blanc.

134. La Sirene Essentiel Gros Manseng Sauvignon Blanc 2018 £9.99

Country:France ABV:

12%

A highly alluring little gem from Gascony which will quench any thirst.

135. El Cabanero Garnacha Rosado 2018 £8.99 Tonight £7.99

Country:Spain ABV:


There's so much delicate red fruit and a lovely burst of freshness here.

136. ByM Private Cellar Bonarda Malbec 2017 £8.99



The vineyards of San Juan receive 300 plus days of sunshine a year ensuring grapes mature perfectly.

137. La Fama Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 £8.99

Country:Chile ABV:


Super-modern approach in the winery, where the variety's natural characters are what shape the finished wine.

138. Le Zeitgeist Malbec 2018 £11.99

Country:France ABV:

13% Grape Variety:Malbec

Capture the mood of the moment with this expertly crafted, Southern French Malbec.

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139. Finca Los Príncipes El Rihuelo Rioja 2017 £12.99

Country:Spain ABV:


This modern take on a traditional Rioja is a cocktail of wild blackberry and raspberry flavours.

140. Finca Los Príncipes La Cañada 2017 £10.99

Country:Spain ABV:


The fruit is soft and dark on the palate, with blackberries and raspberries, and has a velvety texture.

Meet the wine producer - Burjo Viejo Burgo Viejo have some wonderful vineyards in Rioja Baja and the wines are made by the very talented PilarAvellanas who embraces old traditional practices and state of the art technology to craft word class wines.

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141. Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis 2017 £22

Country:France ABV:

12.5% Grape Variety:Chardonnay Blend

The aromas are a wonderful mix of citrus fruits, floral notes and classic mineral notes.

142. Hubert Lamy La Princee Saint-Aubin 2016 £37

Country:France ABV:


This is a wine that really needs food for it to show its best.

143. Far del Sud Terra Alta Garnatxa Blanca 2016 £11.99

Country:Spain ABV:


Honeysuckle, lemon, pear, brioche - White Grenache at its best from sunny Spain.

144. Luigi Bosca Finca Los Nobles Malbec Verdot 2015 £34.99



Premium Malbec from the heart of Argentina. Intense, smoky, robust and complex.

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The guys at Bancroft have been helping us find small, family-owned domaines with an unwavering passion to produce the very best wine they can from the land they own.

Meet the wine supplier - Bancroft

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145. Perles du Seuil Blanc NV £16.99

Country:France ABV:

12% Grape Variety:Semillon

There are only 100 cases of this exceptional method traditional Bordeaux sparkler made each year.

146. Château du Seuil Graves Blanc 2016 £14.99

Country:France ABV:

12.5% Grape Variety:Sauvignon Blend

It's full, fresh and fruity, with an aromatic nose and has nice lemon edge to the palate.

147. Château du Seuil Bordeaux Rosé 2017 £10.99

Country:France ABV:


Plenty of fruit, a refreshing crispness and a creamy texture make this a premier rosé.

148. Château du Seuil Graves Rouge 2015 £14.99

Country:France ABV:


Fruity and smooth, with firm tannins and a lovely touch of oak.

149. Heritage du Seuil 2009 £29.99

Country:France ABV:


100% hand-made with a meticulous attention to detail. The result is the perfect balance of power & elegance.

150. Château du Seuil Organic Cerons 2016 £16.99

Country:France ABV:

13% Grape Variety:Semillon Blend

A gorgeous late harvest dessert wine full of luscious apricot and lemon flavours.

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Château du Seuil was acquired by Welsh couple, Bob and Sue Watts in 1988. Today the estate is co-owned and managed by their daughter Nicola & her husband Sean. Over the two generations they have improved the vineyards, and developed a distinctive style which takes the best of 'old' and 'new' world winemaking.

Meet the wine producer - Château du Seuil

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151. Fertuna Droppello 2017 £15.99

Country:Italy ABV:

13% Grape Variety:Sangiovese Chianti

Fresh, dry and mineral with an long, elegant citrus zing on the finish.

152. Fertuna Vermentino 2018 £14.99

Country:Italy ABV:

13% Grape Variety:Vermentino

Although Tuscany is world renowned for its red wines, this premium white shows that it's not just a one trick pony!

153. Fertuna Pactio 2015 £15

Country:Italy ABV:

13% Grape Variety:Sangiovese Blend

Warm, soft and well structured. Nicely balanced with soft tannins and a clean finish.

154. Fertuna Lodai 2015 £25

Country:Italy ABV:


This full bodied red is packed with ripe red and black berries and shows persistent intensity.

155. Fertuna Messiio 2013 £34.99

Country:Italy ABV:

13.5% Grape Variety:Merlot

This intense red from the wilds of south Tuscany is loaded with red fruit intensity.

156. Fertuna Etrusco Nero Vermouth Rosso NV £30

Country:Italy ABV:

18% Grape Variety:Other

The base wine is Sangiovese and the alluring combination of herbs include - Roman absinthe and rhubarb.

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Tenuta Fertuna sits in the heart of Tuscany, in Maremma countryside, framed by a natural amphitheatre that allows the grapes to reach perfect levels of ripeness with incredible natural balance.

Meet the wine producer - Fertuna

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157. De Martino Gallardia Muscat 2018 £12.99 Tonight £10.99

Country:Chile ABV:

12.5% Grape Variety:Muscat

From some lovely old vines grown in the birthplace of Chilean wine, Itata.

158. De Martino Lote 03 Limari Valley Chardonnay 2017 £14.99

Country:Chile ABV:


The "LOTE" range are bespoke wines that capture and express the characters and location of single varietals.

159. De Martino Gallardia Cinsault 2017 12.99 Tonight £10.99

Country:Chile ABV:

13% Grape Variety:Cinsault

From some lovely old vines grown in the birthplace of Chilean wine, Itata. Soft, juicy and wonderfully vibrant.

160. De Martino Viejas Tinajas Cinsault 2018 £14.99

Country:Chile ABV:

12.5% Grape Variety:Cinsault

Made from 100% Cinsault in old amphora clay pots! Berry fresh red that is light and juicy.

161. De Martino Lote 02 Limari Valley Pinot Noir 2017 £14.99

Country:Chile ABV:


The 02 is a nod to the Pinot Noir clone planted, which is much vaunted in the Gevrey Chambertin area.

162. De Martino Lote 96 Maipo Valley Carmenere 2016 £14.99

Country:Chile ABV:

13% Grape Variety:Carmenere

A rich and layered red with plenty of black fruit and hints of herbal freshness.

163. De Martino Lote 25 Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 £14.99

Country:Chile ABV:


Lovely intensity, cassis notes balanced by leafy freshness and the finish has a lip smacking character.

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The De Martino family arrived in Chile, from Italy in 1934. Meet Sebastien, 4th generation who along with his brother Marco is guiding this family winery into a bright new era.

Meet the wine producer - De Martino

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164. Elisa Gavi 2018 £10.49

Country:Italy ABV:

12.5% Grape Variety:Cortese Gavi

It's a rich wine, with taste of citrus and peaches. It is fresh and mineral with rich finish.

165. Anello Piemonte DOC Barbera 2018 £9.99

Country:Italy ABV:


Anello is quality Piemontese Barbera with heaps of character in an elegant style.

166. Il Cascinone Rive Barbera 2016 £15.99

Country:Italy ABV:


Il Cascinone is Claudio Manera's best Barbera vineyard and this is velvety fruit perfection.

167. Avamposti Ventura Monferrato DOC Rosso Pinot Nero 2017 £12.99

Country:Italy ABV:


Dark and brooding for Pinot with lifted red fruit, earthy aromatics and a touch of oak coming through on the palate.

168. Due colline rosé Spumente NV £9.99

Country:Italy ABV:


This is the must-have fizz for any time you are entertaining. It's the best aperitif we've tasted.

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Araldica is Piemonte's most forward-thinking co-operative, situated in Castel Boglione, in the heart of Barbera d'Asti territory.

Meet the wine producer - Araldica

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169. Domaine Baumard Carte Turquoise Cremant de Loire NV £15.99

Country:France ABV:

12.5% Grape Variety:Chenin Blends

Champagne-grade excellence from the Loire, made in exactly the same way but less expensive.

170. Vassaltis Santorini Assyrtiko 2017 £30

Country:Greece ABV:


Intense, multi layered white from the stunning Greek island - Santorini.

171. Pazo Senorans Albarino 2017 £15.99

Country:Spain ABV:

13.5% Grape Variety:Albarino

Try this with seafood and you will not be disappointed. Peach, pear and a hit of citrus.

172. Navazos Niepoort DO Jerez 2016 £25

Country:Spain ABV:


Nutty notes akin to sherry with stone fruit with a citrus and chalky character.

173. Altolandon Mil Historia Organic Syrah 2017 £13.99

Country:Spain ABV:


One of, if not the, highest-altitude winery in Spain - cooler temperatures, brighter flavours.

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Since 1984, Alliance Wine has vigorously pursued the path less trodden. From unlikely beginnings in Scotland, we have unearthed an impressive array of individual but uniformly inspirational vignerons.

Meet the wine producer - Alliance

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174. Capcanes Cabrida Garnacha 2015 £35

Country:Spain ABV:


Deep and concentrated plum and cherry with complex notes of violets.

175. Solevari Reserve Pinot Noir 2017 £11.99



A wonderful Pinot Noir packed with strawberry fruit and gentle spice.

176. Tenuta Olim Bauda Barbera d'Asti Superiore 2015 £29.99

Country:Italy ABV:


Ripe cherry bakewell and chocolate characters make this richly layered and absolutely majestic.

177. Domaine André Brunel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Cailloux 2015 £29.99

Country:France ABV:

14% Grape Variety:Grenache Garnacha Blend

The dominant aromas of red fruits are enhanced by a woody touch from the barrel-contained Syrah grapes.

178. Cal Batllet D'Latra DOQ Priorato 2013 £22

Country:Spain ABV:

15.5% Grape Variety:Carignan Blend

Superb depth to its black fruit and herbal aromas on a rich and powerful palate.

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Meet the wine producer - Alliance

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179. Vitalita Gargenega 2018 £9.99

Country:Italy ABV:

12% Grape Variety:Garganega

We love it because it delivers rich and decadent flavours without ever being at all heavy.

180. Tenuta Olim Buada Barbera d'Asri DOCG la Villa 2017 £14.99

Country:Italy ABV:


Barbera in its raw state - deep, concentrated and spicy but not without purity and elegance.

181. Beppe Morchetta Vino d'Italia Bianco 2018 £9.99

Country:Italy ABV:

12.5% Grape Variety:Grillo

Works great as an aperitif, but also complements typical Mediterranean seafood dishes exceptionally well.

182. Eghemon Passimiento 2017 £15.99

Country:Italy ABV:

13.5% Grape Variety:Nero d'Avola

Rich and ripe red fruit with a backbone of immense freshness.

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Meet the wine producer - Alliance a taste of italy

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183. Domaine Fichet Macon-Villages 2017 £13.99

Country:France ABV:


Made from unique limestone vineyards that give purity and zest.

184. Pouilly Fume Les Loges Pierre Marchand 2018 £14.99

Country:France ABV:


A complex, ravishing beast of a Sauvignon, sexed up to the max.

185. Domaine de L'Ermitage Menetou Salon Rouge 2018 £16.99

Country:France ABV:


Ready to drink right away but the quality of fruit will allow you to age this if you choose for up to eight years.

186. Domaine André Brunel Vin de Pays de Vaucluse 2017 £10.99

Country:France ABV:


Prepare to be surprised by this cheeky number from a producer acclaimed for his Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

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187. Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore Rive di Guia Brut Nature 2018 £15.99

Country:Italy ABV:


Crisp green apple and expressive citrus fruit makes this a match made in heaven for light seafood

188. Prodezza Prosecco Brut NV £10.99

Country:Italy ABV:

11% Grape Variety:Prosecco Glera

Crisp pear and zesty lemon on a bright, light and refreshing palate.

189. Il Colmo Prosecco Brut NV £11.99

Country:Italy ABV:


A very modern style of Prosecco with fresh pear and crunchy green apple.

190. Ombra Prosecco Frizzante NV £12.99

Country:Italy ABV:


Fruity with a touch of tangerine - the perfect alternative to Champagne and mouth-wateringly yummy!

191. Ca'Marina Prosecco DOC Spumante NV £12.99

Country:Italy ABV:


An amazing aperitif or try with a smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel.

192. Senti Prosecco Extra Dry NV £10.99

Country:Italy ABV:


Packed with orchard fruit and citrus intensity. Senti is THE everyday bubbly.

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193. Corvezzo Prosecco DOC Treviso Extra Dry Organic NV £14.99

Country:Italy ABV:

11.5% Grape Variety:Prosecco Glera

Crisp green apple and freshly sliced pear on the nose with fine bubbles and lemon juice hints on the palate.

194. Solpiantez Spumante Brut Rosé Millesimato 2017 £9.99

Country:Italy ABV:


Great strawberry and red berry flavours from this bright and breezy sparkling rosé.

195. Woolundry Road Sparkling South Australian Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut NV £11.99


12% Grape Variety:Champagne Blend

This is an all-round crowd pleaser and will out-shoot any entry level Champagne.

196. Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur NV £35

Country:France ABV:


Ideal as an aperitif, Brut Majeur is also the perfect accompaniment to a main meal of seafood or poultry.

197. The Bolney Estate Bolney Bubbly Brut NV £23.99


12.5% Grape Variety:Champagne Blend

Bolney Bubbly is the estates house fizz and it just can't stop picking up award after award.

198. Hambledon Vinyards Classic Cuvée Brut Rosé NV £36



This is English sparkling rosé at its very best.

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199. Marques de Valencia Gran Reserva 2011 £9.99

Country:Spain ABV:

14% Grape Variety:Tempranillo Rioja

Expect gentle, strawberry-scented fruit with soft-as-silk tannins - just lovely.

200. Juan de Juanes Garnacha Tempranillo Syrah 2018 £9.99

Country:Spain ABV:

13.5% Grape Variety:Grenache Garnacha Blend

The climate in Valencia is fairly extreme with hot summers and cold winters.

201. Amatista Moscato Rosé NV £5.99

Country:Spain ABV:

5% Grape Variety:Muscat

Stunning as a light aperitif or partner with some spicy sticky prawns.

Since it was founded in 1986, Anecoop Bodegas has managed to create and consolidate a diverse, premium quality range of value-for-money wines for all budgets with an attractive image and their own individual personality, which have found a broad audience in over 40 countries.

Meet the wine producer - Bodegas Anecoop

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202. Johner Wairapara Riesling 2017 £15.99

Country:New Zealand ABV:


Brilliant Riesling from a lovely family owned and run estate in New Zealand.

203. Johann Wolf Pinot Gris 2018 £10.99


12.5% Grape Variety:Pinot Grigio

Served nice and cold, this is a great match for spicy foods.

204. Lenne Pinot Noir 2016 £12.99



Cracking value yet quality Pinot Noir from Germany's Rhine Valley.

205. Jean Stodden J Spatburgunder 2018 £19.99



Germany showing what it can do with this famously elegant grape.

206. Peter Franus The Father Blend 2016 £22.99 Tonight £19.99

Country:USA ABV:

14.5% Grape Variety:Syrah/Shiraz blend

A world exclusive blend crafted by us with Peter and his best wine parcels in the Napa Valley sunshine.

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Toby has been working with wine for over 20 years and has been helping us find small family producers who add character to our wonderful portfolio of wines.

Meet the wine Supplier - Toby De Haan

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207. Hiestand Asia de Cuba Riesling 2017 £12.99


10% Grape Variety:Reisling

Fresh limes and a touch of sweetness - perfect for spicy Asian foods.

208. 5OS Project McLaren Vale Vermentino 2017 £13.99


12% Grape Variety:Vermentino

There are only 145 cases of this vintage and we could only snaffle 20!

209. The Black Pig Viognier 2018 £11.99


13.5% Grape Variety:Viogner

Heaps of stone fruit, a bit of citrus and a bracing finish, this is perfect for dinner parties.

210. Schola Sarmenti Nerio Reserve Nardo DOC 2015 £14.99

Country:Italy ABV:

14% Grape Variety:Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera di Lecce

Forest floor, leather and intense spice balanced by surprising brightness and vigour.

211. La Mechita Familia Zuccardi Malbec 2018 £11.99


13.5% Grape Variety:Malbec

Sleek and medium to full bodied, this is the perfect 'emergency red'.

212. Dada No.3 Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2018 £11.99


12.5% Grape Variety:Cabernet & Syrah

Roast a haunch of venison or some wild boar sausages for a gastronomic delight.

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As well as being CEO of our company, Jay is (not surprisingly!) an avid wine fan! He's here to present some of his personal favourites to you, so make sure you come and say ‘Hi’!

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213. No Name Loire Sauvignon Blanc 2018 £12.99

Country:France ABV:

12.5% Grape Variety:Sauvignon Blanc

Lively citrus, gooseberry freshness and white peach.

214. Albacore Longfin Sauvignon Blanc 2018 £14.99



Great complexity and naturally fresh acidity.

215. Penombre Blanc 2018 £11.99

Country:France ABV:

12.5% Grape Variety:Grenache Blanc

A light and refreshing change to the otherwise ripe and heavy whites from the south of France.

216. Thistledown Suilven Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2017 £41.99



Refreshing stone fruits combine with a hint of toasty oak on the nose.

217. Cave de Turckheim GewÜrztraminer Sables et Galets 2015 £14.99

Country:France ABV:

13% Grape Variety:Gewurztraminer

Perfect to enjoy with Asian-influenced dishes, complementing the spices without being overpowered.

218. Chiarli Medaglie Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC 2018 £11.99

Country:Italy ABV:

10.5% Grape Variety:Lambrusco

Sweet blackcurrant and blueberry aromatics, but on the palate it has good structure.

219. Palmento Casale Burgio Syrah Appassimento 2018 £14.99

Country:Italy ABV:


A rich and mouth-filling appassimento from sunny Sicily made with 100% Syrah.

220. Château Arnaud de Jacquemeau St Emilion Grand Cru 2014 £20.99

Country:France ABV:

13% Grape Variety:Merlot Blends

This vintage has depth, breadth, softness and length. It is a rich wine without aggressive tannins

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Here at VW we have over 30 people whose job it is to get to know our wines as best they can (hard life!) so they can help point people in the right direction or recommend something new to try. This table is a showcase of their latest top picks.

Come and meet the wine advisors

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221. Domaine La Cabotte Côtes Du Rhône Villages Massif d'Uchaux Biodynamic 2016 £14.99

Country:France ABV:


It's easy to see in this wine the extra character you get from biodynamic viticulture.

222. Bodegas Amaren Rioja Reserva 2009 £35

Country:Spain ABV:


A very classy Tempranillo with a wealth of complexity but as harmonious as they come.

223. Thistledown Vagabond McLaren Vale Old Vine Grenache 2016 £23.99



Made from small berries, this wine has extraordinary purity and manages to be juicy too!

224. 5OS Project McLaren Vale Barbera 2016 £16.99


14% Grape Variety:Barbera

Barbera from Australia? Yep, and it's AMAZING! A delicious "cherry-bomb" of a wine.

225. 5OS Project Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 £15.99


14.5% Grape Variety:Cabernet Sauvignon

Just 178 cases have been produced so we don't expect it to hang about for long!

226. No Name Limestone Coast Merlot 2015 £9.99


14% Grape Variety:Merlot

Defined by natural plummy fleshiness, soft underlying tannins and the sweetness of maturity.

227. Vat 27 McLaren Vale GSM NV £19.99



Spearheaded by top Grenache from 100-year old vines, a great blend that showcases the quality of McLaren Vale.

228. The Black Pig The Prize Shiraz 2018 £19.99



This is the pinnacle of The Black Pig - their 'best-in-show'. A classic packed with fruit and spice.

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Biodynamic

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229. Pérez Cruz Carmenere Malbec 2018 £24.99

Country:Chile ABV:

14% Grape Variety:Malbec Blend

An exclusive release from Chilean superstar estate, Pérez Cruz, blended from the best quality barrels of the vintage.

230. Familia Zuccardi Malamado Malbec 2014 £15.99


18% Grape Variety:Malbec

The Zuccardi family's ode (in wine form) to the wonderful fortified wines of Portugal!


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A lot of them are here tonight,

so don't be shy if you

have any questions!

Our friendly and hugely qualified bunch of wine advisors know everything about the range of wines we offer, they are also wine-boffins to the extreme, they talk, breathe and even dream about wine. This makes them the perfect point of contact for all your wine needs.

They're available – FOR FREE – for EVERYONE!

What can our expert Wine Advisors do for you?

You will be paired with one Wine Advisor and you'll always get to speak to YOUR Wine Advisor.

Your Wine Advisor will be your one-stop point of contact for everything you need.

4 From querying a delivery, to food-matching advice, to help planning wines for a party or dinner party, gift orders at Christmas time, or corporate gifts for your clients. Plus, they provide you with an insiders guide to our very best wines!

4 Your Wine Advisor will get to know you, your wine tastes, and using their knowledge of our wine base alongside your personal taste preferences, your Wine Advisor will be able to help you get the most out of your wine-buying experience.

How can YOU get a Wine Advisor?Just give us a quick call on 0343 224 1001 and you'll be transferred to someone straight away, or if you prefer to email, just ping them a message at [email protected] – easy-peasy!

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231. Champagne Vilmart Grande Reserve Brut Premier Cru NV £34.99

Country:France ABV:

12.5% Grape Variety:Champagne Blend

A really polished style that is both elegant and interesting in equal measures.

232. Castel Boglione Piemonte DOC Cortese 2018 £12.99

Country:Italy ABV:

12% Grape Variety:Cortese Gavi

Grapefruit, lemon and green apple leap from the glass turning to an almost lemon cake flavour on the palate.

233. Domaine Henri Pelle Menetou-Salon Morogues 2017 £17.99

Country:France ABV:


Enjoy this robust Sauvignon alongside a tomato-based dish to really ignite the flavours.

234. Hiestand Asia de Cuba Riesling 2017 £12.99



The harmony between its ripeness and freshness make this an ideal aperitif too.

235. The Black Pig The Prize Chardonnay 2017 £19.99



From Adelaide Hills - a cool climate which allows the grapes to ripen slowly and attain greater complexity.

236. Targa Rioja Organic Tempranillo Garnacha 2018 £16.99

Country:Spain ABV:


A citrus-fruited organic white led by lime, moving into tropical kiwi and hints of pineapple.

Vegetarian

Here at VW we have over 30 people whose job it is to get to know our wines as best they can (hard life!) so they can help point people in the right direction or recommend something new to try. This table is a showcase of their latest top picks.

Come and meet the wine advisors - Food pairing

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237. Château Mont Redon Lirac 2015 £15.99 Tonight £14.39

Country:France ABV:


Perfect with roast beef, and other hearty, rich dishes - or cheese!

238. No Name IGT Veneto Appassimento 2016 £16.99

Country:Italy ABV:


Made using the ‘appassimento’ method of air drying grapes.

239. Dada No.1 Malbec Bonarda 2018 £11.99



Rich and fresh in style at the same time, so best of both worlds.

240. Tenuta Olim Bauda Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOC Nizza 2015 £29.99

Country:Italy ABV:


Genuine top-class Barbera full of dried fig, blackberries, cherry and chocolate - simply wonderful.

241. Château Gravas Sauternes 2014 £12.99

Country:France ABV:

13.5% Grape Variety:Semillon

Sweet apricot, honey, cinnamon and hints of ginger.

242. Fernando de Castilla Classic Pedro Ximenez NV £19.99

Country:Spain ABV:

15% Grape Variety:Pedro Ximenez

Sundried, fortified and aged for minimum of 10 years, this is a sweet-slice of Jerez in southern Spain.

Vegan

Vegan

Come and meet the wine advisor - Food pairing

Vegan

Vegan

For more information speak to one of our Wine Advisors.

At his home in Rioja, Victor Manzanos carries on the work of the four generations of his family before him, wholeheartedly devoted to the production of top-class wine.

Today Victor, Laura and Borja, the winemaker will pour his wines and help you understand Manzanos a lot more.

As well as getting a chance to meet the family and taste their great wines, Manzanos are offering one person the chance to win a trip to Rioja! Buy a mixed case of any Manzanos wines to be entered into the draw to win a two day, one night trip for two people to the heart of Rioja. The trip will include visits to the winery, the vineyards and of course, tasting the fantastic Manzanos wines. You can order any mixture of Manzanos wines, just as long as there are 12 of them.

The prize draw is only open to customers who are UK residents and aged 18 years and over. In order to be eligible for this competition you have to order at least 12 bottles (in any mixture) from the Manzanos zone. You need to have placed this order at the London tasting event, or via this email link. There is one prize- a trip to Rioja. The prize cannot be exchanged. The promotion will run until the 26th October 2019 at 11:00am. Virgin Wines reserves the right to choose another winner should the winner not have a UK address or be over 18. Virgin Wines reserves the right to change the prize at any time during or after the competition. The winner will be required to provide a UK shipping address and proof of age will be requested. This prize draw is not open to Virgin Wines employees or their families.

243. Finca Manzanos Seleccion de la Familia Rioja Blanco 2018 £10.99 Tonight £9.99

Country:Spain ABV:

12.5% Grape Variety:Viura Blend

White Rioja is now becoming something of a cult-status item - perfect for showing off to your mates!

244. Finca Manzanos Rioja Rosado 2018 £10.99

Country:Spain ABV:

13% Grape Variety:Grenache Garnacha Blend

Manzanos showing off the elegant style of rose they can effortlessly produce with high quality, healthy grapes.

245. Finca Manzanos Seleccion de la Familia Rioja 2017 £10.99 Tonight £9.99

Country:Spain ABV:


This wine exudes sheer class! Filled with notes of raspberry, vanilla and cinnamon-style spice.

246. Finca Manzanos Seleccion de la Familia Rioja Crianza 2015 £10.99

Country:Spain ABV:


Produced from top-class grapes grown in the family owned vineyards of the Pago Viña Marichalar area.

247. Finca Manzanos Rioja Gran Reserva Alta Expression 2009 £17.99 Tonight £14.99

Country:Spain ABV:


Top-of-the-range, perfectly cellared Gran Reserva Rioja from 1st Class Bodega.

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Vegan, Organic

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FREE bottle

FREE bottle


248. Finca Manzanos Rioja Reserva Especial 2014 £10.99

Country:Spain ABV:


Pop open and decant for 30 minutes before drinking alongside game pie, a rich beefy stew or creamy cheeses.

249. Targa Rioja Garnacha 2018 £14.99

Country:Spain ABV:


A seriously drinkable modern-style Rioja.

250. Targa Rioja Tempranillo 2018 £14.99 Tonight £10.99

Country:Spain ABV:


Rioja's most traditional grape variety made in a very modern style..

251. Targa Rioja Graciano 2017 £14.99 Tonight £11.99

Country:Spain ABV:

13.5% Grape Variety:Graciano

Dark and spicy in character, with rich black fruit and liquorice hints.

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At his home in Rioja, Victor Manzanos carries on the work of the four generations of his family before him, wholeheartedly devoted to the production of top-class wine.


252. Reino de Altuzarra Navarra Chardonnay 2017 £10.99

Country:Spain ABV:


Navarra really showing that it can do whites just as well as the reds.

253. Reino de Altuzarra Navarra Crianza 2013 £11.99

Country:Spain ABV:

13.5% Grape Variety:Garnacha blend

A great balance between the bright primary fruit and the smouldering spice beneath.

254. Reino de Altuzarra Navarra Reserva 2012 £14.99

Country:Spain ABV:


A full-throttle, oak-laden reserva that packs a punch worthy of twice the price.

255. Reino de Altuzarra Navarra Tinto 2016 £9.99 Tonight £7.99

Country:Spain ABV:

13.5% Grape Variety:Garnacha Blend

A carefully blended Navarra red made with Graciano, Garnacha and Tempranillo.

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