Wine Drop-In | Wednesday 10 April 2013

Chablis Clotilde Davenne  STYLE Crisp white AROMA Pure. white flowers, white peachPRODUCER Clotilde Davenne ACIDITY Well balancedCOUNTRY France TANNIN NilREGION Chablis. Burgundy BODY Light mediumGRAPE 100% Chardonnay FLAVOUR Green apple, salty, crisp and green. VINTAGE 2011 PRICE £40.00

Selling PointsFemale wine maker – woo hoo! Clotilde Davenne is a perfectionist who lives in a charming farmhouse in the Chablis village of Prehy amongst the vines, making truly handmade and individual wines. Her style expresses the minerality and soul of her terroir. Tasting NotesA very pale, simmering gold colour with fresh green grassy, fruit driven nose. Subtle hints of butter, citrus and green apple. Concentrated fruit and clean minerality on the finish.

Food MatchingScallops, Turbot, Bream, Double Cut. Notes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Sancerre Domaine Girault STYLE Dry crisp white AROMA Gooseberry, floralPRODUCER Domaine Girault ACIDITY MediumCOUNTRY France TANNIN NilREGION Loire BODY Robust but soft and smoothGRAPE Sauvignon Blanc FLAVOUR Citrus, stone fruit, nettle leafVINTAGE 2011 PRICE £37.50

Selling PointsCrafted by father and son (Patrick and Adrian) from organically raised vines that are at least 25 years old, this wine has real intensity and depth. Tasting NotesGold yellow colour. Bright., floral, dry, fruity. Fleshy in style with soft nettle leaf aromas and light mineral complexities.

Food MatchingDover Sole, Turbot, Chicory salad Notes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Wine Drop-In | Wednesday 10 April 2013

Piedmont Rosso Braida  STYLE Red AROMA Black & red berries with hints of eucalyptusPRODUCER Braida ACIDITY HighCOUNTRY Italy TANNIN Medium to lowREGION Piedmont BODY MediumGRAPE Barbera,Cabernet, Merlot FLAVOUR Blackberry, strawberryVINTAGE 2006 PRICE £35

Selling PointsHawksmoor’s exclusive blend mixed by top winemaker Beppe Bologna. Tasting NotesA full flavored wine with the classic acidity of Barbera d’Asti with a little Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to add balance and structure to the wine.

Food MatchingFatty steaks (Rib-eye & Prime Rib) with fatty sauces Notes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Chianti Classico Vigna Paronza STYLE Full Red AROMA Cherries and hints of vanilla and currantsPRODUCER Il Casale ACIDITY Mediumdello SparvieroCOUNTRY Italy TANNIN StrongREGION Chianti Classico BODY Medium to fullGRAPE 100% SangioveseFLAVOUR Blackberry and tobaccoVINTAGE 2007 PRICE £47.50

Selling PointsThe Casale (farm-house) dates back to the 16th century and it is on the vast grounds where the sparrow-hawks have been making their nest for centuries. That’s why the sparrow-hawk is the symbol and trademark for the winery. Tasting NotesRuby red colour with garnet hues. The nose opens with aromas of cherries and hints of vanilla and currants. Powerful and rustic on the palate, tannic and dry with a hint of blackberry and tobacco.

Food MatchingA full flavoured steak, such as the Rump or any of the big cuts. Also great with a cheese board. Notes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Wine Drop-In | Wednesday 10 April 2013

Cotes du Rhone – Famille Perrin ‘Vinsobres’  STYLE Fruity red AROMA Strawberry jam, white pepper, nutmegPRODUCER Famille Perrin ACIDITY MediumCOUNTRY France TANNIN MediumREGION Rhone BODY FullGRAPE Syrah, Grenache FLAVOUR Rich red fruits, chocolate, jamVINTAGE 2010 PRICE £40

Selling PointsTeam Hawksmoor travelled to Famille Perrin armed with a few dozen longhorn steaks to hunt out wines that pair well with our full flavoured beef. At Chateau de Beaucastel, where the Perrin family have been making wine for five generations, we struck gold and selected the 2010 Vinsorbes from the most Northerly of all the 'cru' villages of the Southern Rhone and the best place (in the South) to grow wonderfully spicy Syrah. Tasting NotesDark fruits, blackberry, chocolate, white pepper, velvety finish

Food MatchingRib-eye Notes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Cotes du Rhone – Famille Perrin ‘Gigondas’ STYLE Spiced red AROMA Spices, black and red berriesPRODUCER Famille Perrin ACIDITY MediumCOUNTRY France TANNIN Medium to lowREGION Rhone BODY Medium to fullGRAPE 80% Grenache, FLAVOUR Rich black fruits20% SyrahVINTAGE 2010 PRICE £55

Selling PointsIn addition to the Vinsobres, we bagged the fantastic Gigondas. Produced on sandy soils, which cover a small part of the appellation, Grenache expresses great softness and is very aromatic without being heavy. This wine is full bodied but with finesse at the same time. Tasting NotesBeautiful nose of both dark and red fruit, gentle hints of spice and white pepper. The palate delivers a full body with lively acidity and smooth rounded tannins. This wine is juicy and appealing which makes it a crowd-pleaser

Food MatchingA well rounded diverse wine which matches all of our steaks nicely  Notes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….