Gifts - £16 to £25 .....................................................................................................................................................................................................
For an occasion where you really feel like pushing the boat out.

Rioja Muga Seleccion Especial Reserva, 2003 - Bodegas Muga, Rioja Alta, Spain - £19.75 per bottle The vineyards are located in the Oja and Tiró river valleys of La Rioja Alta but the winery is based on the outskirts of Haro, the historical home of Rioja's most prestigious bodegas. Bodegas Muga was created in 1932 and over the years Muga wines have gained international recognition and acclaim. Meticulously faithful to their tradtional wine-making methods, Muga use the classic Rioja grape mix - Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano which are vinified in French and American oak vats before being aged in French and American oak casks. The wines therefore spend 48 months in oak followed by 3 years in the cellars before being released. The wine has a good ruby colour and on the nose, exhibits a very powerful and attractive bouquet with hints of cinnamon and oak. Meaty and full-bodied, it is well rounded and elegant with great structure and balance. FILLET OF BEEF/VEAL/AGED CHEDDAR ..................................................................................................................................................................

Rully Blanc 1er Cru Meix Cadot, 2005 - Domaine Vincent Dureuil-Janthial, Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France - £17.54 per bottle A rich, full-bodied and luscious white Burgundy from the Côte Chalonnaise made by Vincent Dureuil-Janthial, widely recognised as one of the Rully's best producers. Vincent Dureuil has established himself as a superstar on the Burgundy scene. With top, old-vine holdings, Dureuil produces wines comparable in quality to top-level Côte d’Or Burgundies. Understanding the importance of vineyard management, Vincent does much of the work himself, thus controlling the first step in quality. Neither chemical fertilizers nor pesticides are used at this domaine as they move toward entirely organic farming, and fermentation occurs only through indigenous yeasts. Wines are aged in 25-40% new oak and undergo regular bâtonnage for additional complexity. FISH/CHICKEN/CHARCUTERIE/VEGETARIAN DISHES ..................................................................................................................................................................