{"id":1428,"date":"2011-12-02T11:37:41","date_gmt":"2011-12-02T11:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.leaandsandeman.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1428"},"modified":"2012-02-04T19:13:31","modified_gmt":"2012-02-04T19:13:31","slug":"more-christmas-treats-cases-for-giving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leaandsandeman.co.uk\/blog\/2011\/12\/more-christmas-treats-cases-for-giving\/","title":{"rendered":"More Christmas treats & cases for giving"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>More Christmas treats & cases for giving…..<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I was recently interviewed by a young journalist, on behalf of a large Sunday newspaper, who wanted my\u00a0views on the recent\u00a0rise in popularity and sales of sherry. Her background knowledge was sketchy, to say the least, but I was really quite surprised by the fact that she knew little or nothing about the recent releases of rare batches of sherries (such as Gonzalez Byass\u2019 Palmas Finos) or the numerous openings of new sherry bars across London. However, I was really taken aback when she told me that her research was based almost entirely\u00a0on something\u00a0she called\u00a0the \u2018Downton effect\u2019, and when I asked her to explain, she\u00a0said it was\u00a0because the\u00a0Dowager Countess was always shown drinking sherry!<\/p>\n

Maybe she is right, and it\u00a0is obvious that a large part of the nation is suffering from some form of Downton Abbey withdrawal,\u00a0as attentions have turned\u00a0to a certain John Lewis commercial, in which a young boy endures sleepless nights in his growing anticipation of Christmas morning. The viewer naturally assumes this\u00a0is caused by\u00a0the excitement of opening his presents, only to find that it is fact\u00a0the excitement\u00a0of giving his present to his parents.\u00a0 I am told that this has reduced some people to tears, which\u00a0is melodramatic, to say the least, but it does not detract from the fact that in giving we all\u00a0get so much more pleasure than we do\u00a0in receiving.<\/p>\n

So here we have a small selection of very affordable wines which will undoubtedly give you a great deal of satisfaction in giving to family, friends and loved ones, at the same time as giving them a great deal of pleasure. Many are in cases of six bottles, making it all the more affordable to share the love!<\/p>\n

NOTE that the discounted price applies to a minimum purchase of any 12 bottles or more.<\/em><\/p>\n

THREE great drinking WHITE wines to cover all festive occasions. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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SAINT V\u00c9RAN 2010 Domaine de la Denante<\/span><\/a> <\/strong>\u00a314.95 bottle, \u00a3150\u00a0by the\u00a0dozen\u00a0**INTRODUCTORY CASE PRICE FOR DECEMBER** – only <\/em><\/span>\u00a312.50<\/em> bottle (normally \u00a313.95)<\/em><\/span><\/strong>
\nDomaine de la Denante is a new discovery from Charles\u2019 recent Burgundy trip and we will be introducing more wines from the domaine\u00a0next year. In the meantime, this is a wonderfully good value white burgundy from a very good vintage,\u00a0and a classic expression of Saint Veran, with notes of white flowers, bright fruit and a hint of sweetness mid-palate that makes it so drinkable. A perfect all-round drinking white burgundy for Christmas.<\/p>\n

AC\u00daSTIC BLANC Montsant\u00a02010\u00a0Bodegas Ac\u00fastic<\/a><\/strong> \u00a314.75 per bottle. \u00a3159.00\u00a0by the\u00a0dozen (\u00a313.25 bottle) <\/span><\/strong>Available in cases of 6 bottles<\/span><\/span><\/em>.<\/span><\/strong>
\nThis fabulous white from the\u00a0Montsant district in the\u00a0North of Spain is a blend of Garnacha, Pansal and Macabeo. Given only the lightest oak treatment it is packed with fruit and texturally very satisfying, rather like a Northern Rhone Viognier. A lovely change to the usual repertoire of white wines (and fabulous with lobster!).<\/span><\/p>\n

CHABLIS 2007\u00a01er Cru For\u00eats Domaine Moreau-Naudet<\/a> \u00a320.95 bottle. \u00a3227.40 by the dozen (\u00a319.95 bottle)<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
\nChablis is one of the most versatile of white burgundies, and having the least ‘chardonnay’ character makes it one of the most\u00a0refreshing too. This Premier Cru is now drinking beautifully and is a perfect match to smoked salmon and other fish, as well as cold cuts over the season.<\/span><\/p>\n

T<\/span><\/span><\/strong>HREE great quality RED wines which are available in wooden cases of six bottles<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

CHATEAU BEL-AIR 2006 Premi\u00e8res C\u00f4tes de Bordeaux<\/strong> <\/a><\/span>\u00a313.95 bottle, \u00a3150\u00a0by the\u00a0dozen (\u00a312.50 bottle). <\/span><\/strong>Available in original wooden cases of 6 bottles.<\/em><\/span>
\n<\/strong>This is the home of the Borie-Coiffe family, owners of Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou,\u00a0who have made significant investment in the property and vineyards. Made from old vines Merlot and Cabernet Franc this is an excellent value Bordeaux which is not at all unlike a modern ‘super’ Tuscan blend with its ripe fruit, sweet tannins and crisp finish.<\/p>\n

MARQU\u00c8S DE VARGAS 2005\u00a0Reserva Marques de Vargas<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>\u00a319.50 bottle \u00a3215.40\u00a0by the\u00a0dozen (\u00a317.95 bottle). <\/span><\/strong>Available in original wooden cases of 6 bottles<\/em><\/span>.<\/span>
\n<\/strong>It seems like ‘Marqueses’ are two-a-penny in Rioja, but\u00a0Marques de Vargas\u00a0is undoubtedly the grandest of them all. This old estate in Rioja Alta only makes Rioja at ‘Reserva’ level and the wine is a fabulous example of great wines from the region. Very polished with ripe, warm fruit and a long finish.<\/span><\/p>\n

CH\u00c2TEAU VIEUX VERDOT \u00c9pigone 2008\u00a0Grand Cru Saint Emilion <\/a><\/strong>\u00a319.75 bottle, \u00a3215.40 per dozen (\u00a317.95\u00a0bottle). <\/span><\/strong>Available in original wooden cases of 6 bottles<\/em><\/span>.<\/span>
\n<\/strong>A really lovely Grand Cru St Emilion for drinking this Christmas. Deep in colour and packed with\u00a0rich, creamy fruit, this has an elegance\u00a0and length that many a more expensive claret might aspire to.<\/span><\/p>\n

COMING SOON:<\/strong><\/span> More Christmas treats – the Dinner party selection<\/em>. In the Press – Jancis Robinson’s and other selections from L&S<\/em>. A Vinous Christmas in the Sandeman household – Patrick’s typically boozy Christmas selection<\/em>. <\/span><\/p>\n

We now offer FREE DELIVERY <\/strong>on all orders over \u00a3100* (see our terms and conditions)<\/a><\/p>\n

Last orders for guaranteed nationwide Christmas delivery \u2013 Sunday 18th<\/sup> December (although we will do our very best to deliver orders received after this date, especially in the Greater London area).<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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