USA
Although there have been wild vines growing in the North America since before the Norsemen arrived, it was not until the arrival of European immigrants in the earlier part of the nineteenth century that the industry started developing. All 50 of the states in the USA now have vineyards, although many of these areas do not produce wine of any particular note.
The USA produces many world class, much sought after wines with the main areas of production being found in California, the Pacific north-west and New York State. Our main focus comes from Mendocino County in the north of California and includes the inevitable Zinfandel.
The Zinfandel is like many things that are produced in America – big! Chunky and full of fleshy red fruit the Zinfandel always has that extra kick of spice and pepper along with a woody character from the oak barrels in which it is usually aged. In fact, it could be likened to the governor of California himself – full of muscles and ever so slightly wooden…
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Willowood Chardonnay
£5.49An unoaked, juicy Chardonnay with plenty of ripe fruit flavours and a fresh, well-rounded feel.Learn More -
Parducci Sauvignon Blanc
£11.49Fresh and flavoursome Sauvignon from the first winery in the U.S.A. to be carbon neutral (www.mendocinowineco.com). Subtle citrus flavours underpin exotic fruits.Learn More -
Parducci Chardonnay
£11.49Not what we were expecting (or fearing!). Although fairly full bodied this is not one of the over-blown, over-oaked styles. Nicely put together with pears and apples combined with a hint of vanilla from gentle oaking.Learn More -
Willowood White Zinfandel
£5.49The architypal Californian ‘White Zin’, bursting with lively summer fruits. Medium-dryLearn More -
Willowood Merlot
£5.49Deep plummy fruits with hints of red berries combine with soft tannins. Fruity style.Learn More -
Parducci Zinfandel
£11.99A characteristically robust and spicy wine. Jammy blackberry and raspberry fruit aromas and a pronounced pepper tone in the nose. The wine is rich in the mouth with spicy and zesty brambleberry flavours.Learn More -
Parducci Pinot Noir
£12.99Fresh spearmint, dark berries and ripe plums with a hint of cocoa. The spicy, minty ripe berry flavours are full and rich on the palate, picking up a savoury chocolate tone in the finish.Learn More -
Zig Zag Zinfandel
£14.99Big fruit aromas of ripe raspberry, cedar and vanilla with wild plums, raspberries and white pepper following behind. A big and fleshy wine.Learn More -
Essensia Orange Muscat, Quady Winery (Half Bottle)
£9.99Vibrant orange in colour, this wine delivers sweet oranges and apricots on the palate. Bittersweet orange marmalade balanced with a fine citric acidity.Learn More -
Elysium Black Muscat, Quady Winery (Half Bottle)
£9.99Rich berry flavour and a crystalline aroma of rose petals. Perfect with chocolate puddings.Learn More
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