Wokingham Food and Drink Festival. 27 – 29 August
Chatsworth. Bakewell, Derbyshire. 3 – 5 September
Blenheim Horse Trials. 9 – 12 September
Royal Berkshire Show. Newbury Showground. 18 – 19 September
Salisbury Food and Drink Festival. 19 September
Chilterns Harvest Festival of Food. Get Missenden.1 – 3 October
Manchester Fine Food Market. 5 – 10 October
Sicilian Wines
WE HAVE BOUGHT THESE FINE WINES FROM A SMALL PRODUCER IN NORTH WEST SICILY. ALL BOTTLES ARE 750 MLS SEALED BY CORK, THE GRAPES HAVING BEEN HARVESTED BY HAND DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. CHOSEN SPECIFICALLY AS AN EXCELLENT ACCOMPANIMENT TO FOODS, THE WINES HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN AVAILABLE IN THE UK
Rosato 2009
Grape – 100% Nero d’Avolo, a variety indigenous to Sicily. abv 12.5% vol.Hot pink in colour, a delicate scent with a hint of cherries. A freh dry taste that pleasantly lingers on the palate. Served chilled, the perfect accompaniment to hors d’ oeuvres, cold meats, soups, fish and cheese dishes. Delightful summer drinking.
6 Bottle Case £47.50
CODE:SWROS06
Ellissi Red 2008
Grape – 50% Merlot, 25% Shiraz and 25% Nero d’Avola. abv 13.5% vol.Ruby red with a strong scent of Morello cherry, cranberry, chocolate and liquorice, characterised by mellow tannins. Served at room temperature this versatile wine would compliment grilled meats, game, braised beef or casseroles.
6 Bottle Case £52.50
CODE:SWELLR06
Kilim Red 2007
Grape – 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. abv 14% vol.This GOLD AWARD winning wine, intense ruby red with heady scents of maraschino, blueberries and plum, well balanced with hints of chocolate and liquorice. Served at room temperature, this velvety red is excellent with roasted meat, grilled meat, game, casseroles or with aged cheese.
6 Bottle Case £83.50
CODE:SWKILR06
Ellissi White 2009
Grape – 90% Isolia (indigenous to Sicily) and 10% Viognier. abv 12.5%.Straw yellow in colour, a distinctive, intense scent with hints of exotic fruits. Served chilled, pleasant as an aperitif, hors d’oeuvres or light first courses, it is the ideal partner for grilled fish, white meat and soft cheese.
CODE:SWELLW06
Grillo 2009
Grape – 100% Grillo, a variety indigenous to Sicily. abv 13% vol.Straw yellow with a hint of green, a full and intense floral scent rich with ripe fruit. Served chilled, ideal with light first courses, crustaceans, smoked salmon and fish soup. A real ‘food’ wine leaving a clean palate.
CODE:SWGRIL06
Jacaranda 2009 White Wine
Grape - 85% sauvignon Blanc and 15% Grillo.An award winning wine, straw yellow in colour with an elegant scent and hints of ripe fruit. Served chilled this wine is an ideal accompaniment to any hors d'oeuvres, shellfish and fish dishes.
6 Bottle Case £57.00
CODE:SWJAC07
Adelante Red 2008
Grape - 60% Shiraz and 40% Merlot.A ruby red wine with an intense scent of red fruits, coupled by hints of vanilla and spices. Served at room temperature, this vibrant red makes a wonderful accompaniment to grilled or roast meats, casseroles or cheese.
6 Bottle Case £59.50
CODE:SWADE08
ITALY DOCG Prosecco 2010
Grape - 100% Prosecco.This delicate sparkling wine, pale yellow in colour with greenish tint, is the perfect apertif in its own right but also an ideal partner to a delicately flavoured dish such as risotto, a simple pasta, fish or chicken. It is equally at home with panetone or a dessert such as cheesecake, to end a meal.
6 Bottle Case £89.50
CODE:SWPRO09