Wine Offers

The Co-operative’s White Wine of the Month
Oxford Landing Sauvignon Blanc 2007 – Australia

Although New Zealand has been taking the Antipodean honours with Sauvignon Blanc, Australia is now starting to make some dashingly fruity examples of its own. This is one of the best. An alluringly ripe wine with classic pungent aromas of capsicum, cut grass and lemon, the crisp, lively palate, full of zesty fruit flavours has weight and fleshiness resulting from extended maceration on skins with excellent sugar and acid balance.

Food Suggestion

Serve with green Thai curry.

• Was £6.49
• Now £4.49

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The Co-operative's Red Wine of the Month
Stone Road Shiraz 2006 - France

Winemaker Thierry Boudinaud has crafted this scrupulously-made, clear-fruited, unoaked, southern French wine at an affordable price. This is a Vin de Pays d’Oc, which nods firmly towards the Rhône in style even though the supplying vineyards are located in the Minervois area of the Languedoc. Extended skin contact and lees stirring ensure concentrated aromas of sweet spice, liquorice and violet leading to a peppery, brambly finish buttressed by soft tannins.

Food Suggestion

It is a lovely accompaniment to roast pork, Lancashire hotpot or most dishes containing kidneys.

• Was £4.63
• Now £3.49

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The Co-operative's Fine Wine of the Month
Mcquillian's Shiraz Cabernet 2006 - USA

Hailing from the old gold-prospecting area near Lodi, this attractive, oak-staved blend of 70% Shiraz and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon is not as “soupy” nor does it rely on the residual sugar levels of some of its counterparts at this price from California. French winemaker Nathalie Estribeau ensures that this wine - blended especially for The Co- operative - retains a structure and concentration that enables its spicy, blackcurrant notes to marry with dishes such as steak barbecued with shallots & mushrooms and lambs’ liver and onions.

Food Suggestion

Great with with dishes such as steak barbecued with shallots & mushrooms and lambs' liver and onions

• Was £5.49
• Now £3.49

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The Co-operative's Fizz of the Month
Beringer Sparkling Rosé NV - USA

The Zinfandel grapes for this classily-packaged addition to Beringer’s range are processed in a true "blanc de noirs" style, where the juice is pressed off red skins. Skin contact proceeds for three hours leading to a slow, cool alcoholic fermentation. Secondary fermentation takes place using the Charmat method. On the nose this wine shows intense floral and fruity notes (rosehips and wild strawberries) whilst flavours of sweet, red cherries and strawberries are richly present on the palate. The finish is fresh and clean with a delicate spiciness and hint of white flowers.

Food Suggestion

Its lively, off-dry character and fullness of flavour mean that it will often be enjoyed on its own, but it is also great with fresh strawberries and clotted cream

• Was £7.63
• Now £5.99

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The Co-operative's Pink of the Month
Masterpeace Shiraz Sangiovese Rosé 2007 - Australia

Andrew Peace’s winery is located in Swan Hill in North West Victoria, on the banks of the mighty Murray river. Grapes are picked at night to preserve the primary fruit flavours and the juice is only retained on the skins long enough to extract sufficient colour (12 to 24 hours). This is a seriously juicy rosé, packed full of gorgeous fruit flavours such as fresh red berries and crisp green apples.

Food Suggestion

It is a refreshing and easy-drinking wine and makes the perfect apéritif when lightly chilled.

• Was £4.79
• Now £3.49

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Half Price

The following are available on our half price offer

• Mellowood Zinfandel and Chardonnay 2006 - USA
• Jacktone Ranch Zinfandel Shiraz Rosé 2007 – USA

Mellowood Zinfandel 2006
Deep ruby red in colour, Mellowood Zinfandel displays aromas of fresh berry fruit and hints of spice. Soft, supple tannins combine with subtle oak character resulting in a powerful yet refined wine.

Food Suggestion

Great with beef lasagne and grilled meats.

Mellowood Chardonnay 2006
Pale yellow in colour, Mellowood Chardonnay reveals aromas of green apples and tropical fruits. The richness of the fruit is perfectly balanced by a crisp acidity and subtle oak flavours which persist into the long, elegant finish.

Food Suggestion

Serve with grilled seafood, roast chicken with tarragon or sauteed wild mushrooms.

• Was £7.99
• Now £3.99

Jacktone Ranch Zinfandel Shiraz Rosé 2007
This off-dry California pink is a blend of 77% Zinfandel from old vines in Lodi and 23% Shiraz from the coastal appellations of Monterey and Paso Robles. Arresting the alcoholic fermentation just before its end retained intense strawberry and watermelon fruit flavours as well as some residual, natural sweetness.

Food Suggestion

Well chilled it is ideal as a curtain-raiser at picnics.

• Was £7.99
• Now £3.99

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Co-Op Rioja Puerta Colorada
2005 – Spain

This is a modern-style Rioja made exclusively for the Co-op by winemaker Julián Murúa at Bodegas Muriel located in Elciego in La Rioja. It is 100% Tempranillo, hand- harvested from bush vines with an average age of 30 years. After vinification in stainless steel, the wine spent six months in new American oak barrels. It was then transferred back to tank until ready for bottling, thus ensuring the fruit-driven style. A vivid, violet colour with primary aromas of red fruits and hints of liquorice, it shows forward fruit on the palate, and it is well structured with smooth tannins and a good length.

Food Suggestion

It is ideal with red meat dishes especially steak and game, but also delicious with rich tomato-based pasta dishes.

• Was £5.99
• Now £4.99

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Frozé Nv
South Africa

A new, fun concept in the fast growing market of Rosè, made from a blend of Pinotage, Cinsault, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Verging on the lighter side of alcohol (12%) and the higher side of sugar this is a refreshing, medium sweet rosé with plenty of ripe fruit character.

Food Suggestion

It is perfect served over ice as an aperitif and makes a great party drink for offering something a little different.

• Was £4.99
• Now £3.99

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Brampton Rosé
2006/2007 – South Africa

A high quality rosé from Rustenberg, made from a blend of virtually every red variety grown on the estate. The grapes were handpicked, vinified separately and then blended together. It is beautifully and vibrantly night pink in colour with super clarity. The predominant aromas are of rose petal, strawberry and cherry. The palate is full flavoured, bursting with fruit and expertly balanced with a fresh and moreish acidity.

Food Suggestion

This wine is perfect to drink by itself as an apéritif and will also compliment salmon and chicken dishes.

• Was £4.99
• Now £3.99

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Maresco Pink Pinot Grigio
2006/2007 – Italy

This is a clean, fresh rosé wine with subtle strawberry notes on the nose. The palate is soft but concentrated with lots of berry fruit characters. The acidity is perfectly balanced and the finish is satisfyingly long and mineral in character.

Food Suggestion

Try with risotto, pasta or seafood in general.

• Was £4.99
• Now £3.99

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Any 2 for £7

The following are available on our 2 for £7 offer

• Rocktail Bay Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2006/2007 – South Africa
• Rocktail Bay Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc 2007/2008 – South Africa

In its second year, this new brand from South Africa (designed and made by Origin Wines) remains exclusive to the Co-operative.

Rocktail Bay Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2006/2007
The red is an unusual blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon (of which some is fermented on staves), 20% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot. With wonderful red fruit aromas and a warm, juicy and fruit packed palate the smooth tannins lead to a very moreish finish.

Food Suggestion

A fabulous everyday wine, great on its own, but would also be a super accompaniment to pizza and pasta dishes

Rocktail Bay Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc 2007/2008
The white, a blend of 80% Chardonnay / 20% Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of fresh green apples on the nose with peachy and citrus flavours combined with a hint of vanilla (from light dosage of French oak medium toast staves) on the palate.

Food Suggestion

An elegant, fresh and easy every day wine, ideal as an aperitif and also great with fishcakes or fish pie.

• Separate price: £4.65

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Any 3 for £10

The following are available on our 3 for £10 offer

• Co-Op Chilean Chardonnay 2007 – Chile
• Co-Op Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 – Chile
• Co-Op Elephant Trail Pinotage Shiraz 2007 – South Africa
• Co-Op Elephant Trail Colombard Chardonnay 2007 – South Africa

Co-Op Chilean Chardonnay 2007
This Chardonnay is made for the Co-operative by Cristian Goich at Viña Luis Felipe Edwards from specially selected grapes acquired in the Central Valley of Chile. Made with a small percentage of Estate Chardonnay (aged on French staves) and blended with 10% Sauvignon Blanc, this wine is pale lemon in colour with fresh pineapple and citrus fruit aromas. A fresh but perfectly balanced acidity drives peach and melon flavours through the palate.

Food Suggestion

It is an ideal everyday wine, but is also delicious with shellfish, grilled fish and lightly spicy Thai dishes.

• Separate price: £3.99

Co-Op Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
From grapes selected from vineyards in the top-quality wine region of the Colchagua Valley, this wine is made for the Co-operative by winemaker Cristián Goich at Luis Felipe Edwards. This deeply coloured Cabernet Sauvignon has a small percentage of Carmenère (5%) and added complexity from partial oak influence (15% of the blend had contact with French oak staves).

Food Suggestion

A juicy, fruity wine with flavours of raspberries and black plums, it’s easy to drink on its own, or great with tomato-based pasta dishes.

• Separate price: £3.99

Co-Op Elephant Trail Pinotage Shiraz 2007
Sourced from vineyards in the Breede River Valley this is a blend of 70% Pinotage and 30% Shiraz, with a small amount of the Pinotage fermented on French oak staves. Dark ruby red in colour with aromas of red berries and plums, and a touch of smokiness.

Food Suggestion

Medium bodied with soft tannins, this easy drinking red is great with a hearty tomato based pasta dish.

• Separate price: £4.25

Co-Op Elephant Trail Colombard Chardonnay 2007
From the Breede River Valley this light, fruit-salad flavoured white is an ideal aperitif and great with freshly grilled white fish. With hints of pear and tropical fruit this wine has undergone a long cold fermentation, 15% of which was on French staves and then left on lees for four weeks. Overall, a well-balanced easy drinking wine with a fresh, crisp acidity.

• Separate price: £4.25

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