Wines selected by
D.Byrne & Co. FINE WINE MERCHANTS
Seven times consecutive
“Wine” Magazine and Sunday Telegraph
NORTHERN WINE MERCHANT OF THE YEAR
Five times consecutive
“Which?” Magazine
NORTHERN WINE MERCHANT OF THE YEAR
Twice the
White Wines
1 DORICUM CATARRATTO – SICILY
Very versatile. Light dry white with crisp citrus fruit, excellent value and a super match for salads and lighter dishes.
2 LANTANA SEMILLON/CHARDONNAY – AUSTRALIA
The green, grassy characteristics of Semillon perfectly balanced with Chardonnay’s ripe tropical fruit in a round, easy drinking style.
3. DR LOOSEN RIESLING Q.B.A (Medium) – GERMANY
Delicious, racy Riesling from one of the finest producers in the Mosel. Quality authentic German wine.
4. PALLIO DI SAN FLORIANO VERDICCHIO DEI CASTELLI DI JESI – ITALY
The Marche region’s most prized native white grape variety, Verdicchio. A wine of exceptional balance, texture and personality.
5. NORFOLK RISE SAUVIGNON BLANC- AUSTRALIA
With mouth watering freshness, layers of gooseberry and passion fruit and a crisp citrus finish.
6. DOMAINE DES MAILLETTES MÂCON DAVAYE – FRANCE
Quality single domaine Mâcon. A tight Chardonnay nose and concentrated creamy texture. Fine white Burgundy to suit elegant fish dishes.
7. CAVE DE TURCKHEIM SABLES &GALLETS PINOT GRIS – ALSACE
Full, weighty Pinot Gris with powerful quince, apple and pear fruit and some residual sweetness. A brilliant match for smoked and spicy dishes.
8. HENRY PELLE SANCERE LA CRIOX AU GARDE – FRANCE
One of the very finest Sancere producers, taking Sauvignon Blanc to new heights. Incredible purity of fruit and the very essence of freshness.
9. DOMAINE BACHELIER CHABLIS ¹er FOURCHAUME – FRANCE
An outstanding producer of textbook mineral Chablis. Sourced from one of the finest premier crus, a wine full of flavour and real finesse.
Rose Wine
10. ANCORA PINOT GRIGIO ROSÉ – ITALY
Fresh, dry and crammed with summer fruit flavours. Classic Italian wine with a twist of pink.
Sparkling Wines
11. MAS MACIA CAVA BRUT N.V. – SPAIN
The famous quality sparking wine from Barcelona, very clean dry mineral notes.
12. STEPHANE BRETON BRUT N.V. CHAMPAGNE –
Brilliant small producer of mature, flavourful Champagne.
13. STEPHANE BRETON BRUT N.V. ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE – FRANCE
Soft, fruity rosé with a fine gentle mousse – for that special occasion.
14. VEUVE CLIQOUT BRUT N.V. CHAMPAGNE – FRANCE
Justifiably famous Champagne house, Cliquot’s N.V. has lovely softness of fruit and complex biscuity flavours.
Red Wines
15. DORICUM NERO D’AVOLA – SICILY
Sicily is an unbeatable source for ripe full-flavoured wines, the native Nero d’Avola grape produces full reds with real character.
16. LANTANA SHIRAZ CABERNET – AUSTRALIA
Medium bodied fruity red with warming mixed spice, crunchy bramble fruit and soft tannins.
17. ANDES PEAK MERLOT – CHILE
Soft, rounded Merlot with a sweetly fruited, easy drinking style to suit any palate.
18. JUAN GIL MONASTRELL – SPAIN
Modern fruit driven wine from the brilliant Jumilla region. A wine of full body and massive fruit. Outstanding.
`19. NORFOLK RISE SHIRAZ – AUSTRALIA
A deeply coloured, full-bodied Shiraz from Mount Benson. With vibrant plum, damson fruit and sweet chocolatey oak characters.
20. CHATEAU LES AMOUREUSES COTES DU RHONE VILLAGE – FRANCE
A very traditional Cotes du Rhone with crisp, peppery fruit and chewy tannins. A perfect choice for heartier dishes. This maverick grower was found by chance by our wine merchants, selling wine from his rucksack at a prestigious wine fair!
21. BODEGAS RIOJANAS PUERTA VIEJA CRIANZA RIOJA – SPAIN
A traditional Bodega producing fine, mature Riojas. A harmonious marriage of velvety fruit and vanilla oak influences.
22. CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE LES GALETS ROULES – FRANCE
The classic full-bodied wine of the southern Rhone. Smoky aromas precede a spice laden palate of delicious, ripe black cherry fruit.
23. VOSNE ROMANEE DOMAINE RENE ENGEL – FRANCE
A very classy red Burgundy from one of the most prestigious villages in the Cote d’Or, fine wine with a beautiful perfumed elegance.
