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The Californian wine industry is huge, with vast tracts of land under vine, the equivalent of driving from Manchester to London and seeing nothing but vines! They make some truly stunning wines but struggle against an image dominated by cheap factory produced brands. The immense Central Valley is a mass producer of mediocre grapes, trapped inland between two mountain ranges, too hot, where the grapes ripen too quickly. The secret to finding good Californian wines is to look for vineyards which are cooled by the sea. We've sourced some great wines, in particular The R H Phillips range are exceptional and highly recommended.
 
 

Hogue Gewurztraminer Columbia Valley 2005 75cl

Last few bottles, reduced from £7.64 to £5.98

12.5% abv. A delightfully unusual wine. Rich fruit and body, almost sweet but with a dry finish. This is a great wine for just enjoying in the garden on a sunny day or it would be well suited to Asian foods, especially spicy dishes.



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Stonehedge Chardonnay Monterey California 2005 75cl

This is a real bargain. Great wine, reduced from £9.19 to £6.99

14% abv. Deep gold in colour. This is a cool climate wine grown at altitude to retain freshness. Full bodied with good strong tropical fruit flavours and good length, enhanced by subtle oak ageing. This is yet another delicious wine from this family owned winery. Pair with cheeses, salads, smoked fish or chicken, or simply enjoy on it's own.

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R H Phillips
R.H. Phillips. The Giguiere family founded their own vineyard in the Dunnigan Hills area. Despite being in the poor quality Central Valley, the vineyards specific location is cooled by sea breezes from San Francisco Bay. As a result of this unique mesoclimate they produced excellent grapes, and facing reluctance by winemakers to trust this unproven grape growing region, they founded their own winery. They now produce nearly half a million cases per year. I personally believe their wines are excellent.

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R H Phillips Toasted Head Chardonnay 2007 75cl

14.5% abv. I first tasted this wine after six other Chardonnays and was bowled over by the wonderful nose. I knew it was going to be something special. Fabulous full flavours, full in the mouth, supremely balanced and very very long. This wine is aged 'sur lies' in toasted oak for seven months, hence the name. Absolutely Delicious!

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R H Phillips Toasted Head Chardonnay 2007 75cl