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A great introduction to Cypriot red wine: soft, juicy, supple and super easy drinking.

Country: Cyprus

Region:  PGI Paphos

ABV: 12.5%

Grapes: Lefkada, Syrah and Cabernet Franc

Food match: Grilled meat or pastitsio (traditional Greek beef mince and pasta dish)

Xynisteri is the iconic Cypriot white variety, having been grown on the island for over 3000 years, and remains widely planted today. Vasilikon’s Xynisteri is fresh and vibrant, with bright acidity and a lovely texture. It is aged on its lees for four months in stainless steel tanks and bottled in January following the harvest.

Country: Cyprus

Region:  PDO Laona Akamas

ABV: 12.5%

Grapes: Xynisteri

Food match: Tabouleh, grilled fish and pasta salad or spanakopita (spinach and feta pie)

Straw yellow colour with golden hues. Aromatic nose with notes of ripe yellow fruits, peach, a touch of vanilla and white chocolate.

Country: Australia

Region: McLaren Vale

Grapes: Chardonnay

ABV: 13,5 %

An intense ruby red wine. Very fresh and full bodied, with plum and black berry fruit character, lovely finish. Perfect with tomato based pastas or hard cheeses.

Country: Italy

Region: Veneto

Grapes: Barbera

ABV: 8.5%

Delicious, ripe, Georgian red, packed full of red cherry and mulberry aromas and flavours, with hints of vanilla. Soft and supple rounded tannins with a long, juicy finish.

Country: Georgia

Region: Kakheti

Grapes: Saperavi

ABV: 13%

Food Match: Red meat dishes, Stews and casseroles or mature cheese.

Georgia is considered to be the ‘cradle of wine', as 8,000 year-old indigenous Rkatsiteli grape seeds have been found in clay vessels.

A lively bright colour in the glass with tropical aromas of passion fruit and lychee. The palate is vibrant with refreshing acidity – moreish would be an understatement.

Country: South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

Grapes: Chenin Blanc

ABV: 13%

Grapes for this wine were sourced in two parcels – the first from Stellenbosch, which was fermented in stainless steel tanks, the second, from the Swartland, was fermented in older French oak barrels. These components were then blended together to create a deliciously fresh, fruit forward chenin.