If the truth be known, we were a little nervous about how things would pan out against the USA so now that we're over that first hurdle, here goes on our fantastic RWC deal, based on wines from the vineyards of the finalists (plus a few where we've stretched the point a bit to complete the dozen).
CASES WINE WAREHOUSE RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 CASE
Representing Ireland (owned by Gay McGuinness from Kilkenny and made by Ciaran Rooney from Dublin. Ventoux ‘s outstanding 5-star vineyard)
Domaine des Anges Ventoux AC Red 2007
Domaine des Anges Ventoux AC White 2009
Representing our charming hosts, New Zealand
The Ned Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Sugarloaf Pinot Noir 2010
Argentina
Andeluna Malbec 2010
Australia
Bleasdale ‘Holdfast' unoaked Chardonnay 2009
South Africa
Pearly Bay Cabernet Shiraz 2009
USA
Roundhill Merlot 2006
England (owned and made by English couple Gavin & Angela Quinney)
Chateau Bauduc Bordeaux Blanc 2010
France
La Colombe Chablis 2009
Italy
Gregorina Sangiovese di Romagna 2009
Scotland (made by Norrel Robertson MW from Scotland)
Manga del Bruja 2008
This case would cost €163.90 at full price but is priced at a special €135 for the duration of the RWC, whether we win it or not!
Kind regards
Peter