A Classic combination! Chablis and Claret of impeccable quality and both drinking perfectly now. With rich St. Emilion and crisp, mineral Chablis from an excellent vintage, this makes an attractive gift for anyone who enjoys the finer things of life.

Contents: 1 bottle of each of the following

• 2006 Chateau Haut-Pezat, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
  Cherry, plum & spice aromas; a concentrated palate and silky tannins.
• 2007 Chablis Saint Victoire Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Seguinot-Bordet
  Crisp and refreshing, with ripe apple fruit and steely minerality.

Three Christmas classics to accompany your festive celebrations. Full-bodied and fruity Bordeaux from Lussac-St-Emilion, rich and ripe Port from renowned producers Smith Woodhouse and a crisp, refreshing Champagne from Michel Guilleminot create the ideal Christmas gift or accompaniment to Christmas dinner.

Contents: 1 bottle of each of the following

• 2005 Château La Tuilerie des Combes, Lussac-St-Emilion
  With brambly fruit to the fore and a touch of leathery spice, this is a classic Bordeaux.
• Brut, Michel Guilleminot
  A fantastic champagne, refreshing, with citrus and apple characters and a long, dry finish
• 2000 Lay & Wheeler Millennium Vintage Port
  Dark, cassis-led fruit, with a touch of attractive florality and a long, fruit-driven finish.

Three delicious wines from three classic wine regions, perfect for the upcoming festive season. Vibrant Bordeaux from Lay & Wheeler favourite Chateau Charmail, refined Rioja from the illustrious Marques de Riscal and a crisp, mineral Chablis from Domaine Billaud Simon. A perfect Christmas gift for the wine connoisseur or the ideal match with your Christmas meal.

Contents: 1 bottle of each of the following

• 2006 Château Charmail, Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc
  Vibrant and pure with fresh, curranty fruit and a natural appealing vibrancy.
• 2004 Rioja Reserva, Marques de Riscal
  Sumptuous, refined fruit flavours with sweet red berry notes, warm spice and a hint of oak.
• 2008 Chablis Villages, Billaud-Simon
  Citrus fruit and mineral notes are discernible in this classic Chablis.

The great wines of Burgundy are perfect to enjoy with food and this duo of red and white Burgundy will be ideal with Christmas cheese, charcuterie, seafoods and salads. This would also make the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys fine wines, from the explorer to the aficionado.

Contents: 1 bottle of each of the following

• 2006 Mercurey Rouge 1er Cru Les Naugues, Domaine Jacqueson
  Totally natural and unforced with a lift of delicious acidity. Really delightful when served cool.
• 2006 Montagny 1er Cru, Olivier Leflaive, Côte Chalonnaise
  Appealing, layered texture to the fruit, underscored by a zippy, almost lime-like acidity.

Celebratory Champagne for the party season, this duo of blanc and rosé will bring a little bit of sparkle to your Christmas festivities. We have included a delicious, dry brut and a delightful rosé from Champagne Michel Guilleminot, both of which will be ideal to drink and enjoy with canapés and seafood, or as an apéritif.

Contents: 1 bottle of each of the following

• Brut, Michel Guilleminot
  A fantastic champagne, refreshing, with citrus and apple characters and a long, dry finish
• Rosé, Michel Guilleminot
  Salmon-pink in colour and with hints of soft berry fruit leading through to a broad and attractive finish.

No festive season is complete without a little fine champagne to sip. Try our delicious blanc de blancs from Champagne Le Mesnil, complex, elegant and the perfect aperitif. Champagne Drappier’s delicious rosé is floral with red berry notes and a fine sense of richness from 100% Pinot Noir. These superb champagnes are the ideal way to celebrating the Christmas season and the New Year.

Contents: 1 bottle of each of the following

• Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Champagne Le Mesnil
  A perfect easy-drinking Champagne with apple and brioche characters.
• Val des Demoiselles Rosé, Champagne Drappier
  With attractive floral red-berry characters and a touch of toast, this is a delicious rosé Champagne.

Something special to add some luxury to your Christmas celebrations: two delicious bottles of champagne from acclaimed-producer, Henriot. These wines would be perfect as an apéritif or with seafood and would also make an ideal Christmas gift for any lover of fine wines.

Contents: 1 bottle of each of the following

• Blanc Souverain, Champagne Henriot
  Refined, elegant and pristine, with a discreet creaminess which builds to a fuller, toasty follow-through.
• Brut Rosé, Champagne Henriot
  There is a delicate florality here, with strawberry and raspberry nuances, balanced by a flinty minerality. Elegant and poised, beautifully balanced, and absolutely delicious.

Selected to provide the complete solution to all your Christmas needs; perfect wines to partner Christmas lunch, seasonal parties and relaxation when all the guests have gone home. From Claret to Chablis, Champagne to Port, this has Christmas covered from beginning to end.

Contents: 2 bottles of each of the following:

• Rosé, Michel Guilleminot
  Hints of soft berry fruit leading to a broad and attractive finish.
• 2000 Château La Tour de Mons, Cru Bourgeois Margaux
  Rich & velvety with ripe, dark cherry and a touch of vanilla.
• 2006 Bourgogne Rouge, Anne Gros
  Elegant refined Burgundy from one of the top producers of the region.
• 2007 Chablis St Victoire V.V., Domaine Seguinot-Bordet
  Crisp and refreshing, with ripe apples and a steely minerality.
• 2007 Gewurztraminer, Lawson's Dry Hills, Marlborough
  Scented and floral, with white peach and rose characters.

and 1 bottle of each of the following:

• 2003 Quinta da Colmaça
  Opulent & rich, with spiced dark blueberry and plum fruit.
• Rutherglen Muscadelle, Chambers Rosewood (Half bottle)
  Candied peel and raisins and a touch of butterscotch. Delicious.

These six bottles provide the perfect balance for Christmas drinking. We have selected three reds, including fine Bordeaux, warming Rioja from Marques de Riscal and a soft and fruity Shiraz blend from the Yarra Valley in Australia. Additionally, we have chosen a zesty New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and a classic White Burgundy from St. Aubin. To complete the range and add a touch of luxury, a bottle of fine blanc de blancs Champagne is also included.

Contents: 1 bottle of each of the following:

• 2006 Château Charmail, Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc
  Vibrant with fresh, curranty fruit and a natural appealing vibrancy.
• 2004 Rioja Reserva, Marques de Riscal
  Sumptuous, refined fruit flavours with sweet red berry notes, warm spice and a hint of oak.
• 2005 Fontaine, Dominique Portet, Yarra Valley
  Moreish aromas of ripe blackcurrants and a hint of mocca. The palate is packed with ripe plums and spices.
• 2006 St-Aubin 1er Cru Sur Gamay, Olivier Leflaive
  Hints of citrus and peach with mineral traces and a bright and zesty, citrus acidity.
• 2008 Villa Maria, Single Vineyard Taylors Pass Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
  Crisp, refreshing and completely classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Perfect as an apéritif.
• Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Champagne Le Mesnil
  A perfect easy-drinking Champagne with apple and brioche characters.

If you are looking for the perfect wines for entertaining during the festive season, then look no further. Full-bodied, fruity Rioja and a refreshing and crisp Spanish white make the perfect pair of wines to serve your guests. Eminently drinkable on their own, but also ideal to accompany festive canapés and nibbles.

Contents: 3 bottles of each of the following

• 2004 Lay & Wheeler Rioja, bottled by CVNE, Rioja
  Vibrant and alluring, with soft tannins and a core of rich, red fruits and vanilla spice.
• 2007 Albariño, Bodegas Fillaboa, Rías Baixas
  Crisp and refreshing, with citrus characters and an elegant mineral finish.

We have selected three fine European red wines, which will accompany flavourful winter dishes and roast meats perfectly: a rich Rhône from Domaine Pierre Usseglio, a fine Rioja from an acclaimed producer and a refined Italian red from acclaimed Barolo producers, Cantina del Pino.

Contents: 2 bottles of each of the following

• 2006 Côtes du Rhône, Pierre Usseglio
  Effortlessly elegant, this is full-bodied and richly flavoured, with black plum and cinnamon.
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• 2006 Langhe Nebbiolo, DOC, Cantina del Pino
  Bright clean red fruits to the fore in a compact, tightly packed style with freshness and depth.
• 2004 Lay & Wheeler Rioja, bottled by CVNE, Rioja
  Vibrant and alluring, with soft tannins and a core of rich, red fruits and vanilla spice.

White wines are ideal for festive season, making perfect party drinking and aperitifs. This selection of three fine whites includes a classic Sancerre, a refreshing and mineral white Burgundy and a dry-style German Riesling.

Contents: 2 bottles of each of the following

• 2008 Sancerre, Paul Cherrier
  Crisp and mineral, with grapefruit and grassy gooseberry characters and a dart of acidity.
• 2007 Aligoté de Bouzeron "Les Cordères", Domaine Jacqueson
  Broad and inviting, this has mineral and citrus notes together with the merest tropical influence.
• 2006 Riesling QBA, Fritz Haag, Mosel, Saar, Ruwer
  Hints of tropical fruits on the nose and palate are lifted by beautifully ripe acidity, which balances traces of sweetness.

White wines are ideal for festive season, making perfect party drinking and aperitifs. This selection of six fine whites includes classics from Chablis, Burgundy and the Loire. Also included are a delicious Vernaccia from Italy, a citrus driven and rich Semillon from world-famous producers Henschke and a modern-classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Villa Maria.

Contents: 2 bottles of each of the following

• 2006 St-Aubin 1er Cru Sur Gamay, Olivier Leflaive
  Hints of citrus and peach with mineral traces and a bright and zesty, citrus acidity.
• 2008 Chablis Villages, Billaud-Simon
  Citrus fruit and mineral notes are discernible in this classic Chablis.
• 2007 Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine Thibault, André Dezat
  Pure and driven with subtle herbaceous and mineral scents and vibrant clean-cut flavours.
• 2007 Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Panizzi
  Perfume and spice with a vibrant palate of bright fruits and a keen edge for refreshment.
• 2006 Louis Semillon, Henschke, Eden Valley
  Tropical with hints of ripe green apple. A gorgeous, seductive texture and a long, elegant finish.
• 2008 Villa Maria, Single Vineyard Taylors Pass Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
  Crisp, refreshing and completely classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Perfect as an apéritif.

A range of six fine red wines from around the world, which will accompany flavourful winter dishes and roast meats perfectly. We have selected delicious claret from Château Charmail, a rich Rhône from Domaine de Pegau and a refined Burgundy from Domaine Jacqueson. From beyond France, we have included a fine Rioja from an acclaimed producer, a soft and velvety Rosso di Montalicino and a Rhône blend from Australian producer Dominique Portet.

Contents: 2 bottles of each of the following

• 2006 Château Charmail, Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc
  Vibrant with fresh, curranty fruit and a natural appealing vibrancy.
• Plan Pégau/Les Fonds de Pégau, Domaine du Pégau
  Ripe, wild berries with an earthy, smoky nuance and a touch of liquorice, pepper and spice.
• 2007 Rully Rouge 1er Cru Les Cloux, Domaine Jacqueson
  With Morello cherry and hedgerow fruit characters on the palate, this is a highly attractive Burgundy.
• 2004 Rioja Reserva, Marques de Riscal
  Sumptuous, refined fruit flavours with sweet red berry notes, warm spice and a hint of oak.
• 2005 Fontaine, Dominique Portet, Yarra Valley
  Moreish aromas of ripe blackcurrants with a hint of mocca. Packed with ripe plums and spices.
• 2006 Rosso di Montalcino, Mastrojanni
  A bouquet of violets, tobacco and red cherry fruit, and a palate of stone fruits.