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Decanter picks the best wines for a golf clubhouse

Thursday, 2 September 2010
Mark O'Halleron
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Decanter magazine

Following the announcement of the Decanter World Wine Awards 2010, Tastings executive Mark O'Halleron offers Golf Monthly his perfect picks for the clubhouse.

Cono Sur, Vision Single Vineyard Riesling, Bío-Bío
Valley, Chile 2009 £8.99 Majestic
Broad and vibrant on the nose, with lime and kerosene.
Exhilarating pungency and on the tongue it's zesty, zippy and zingy!

Oak Valley, Pinot Noir, Elgin, South Africa 2008 £30.99
Great Wine Online 01235 535680
Perfumed aromas of soft fruits and savoury Earl Grey tea,the palate displays refreshing cherry and red berry character and a silky texture on the finish.

Bodegas Franco Espanolas, Bordon, Rioja Reserva, Spain
2004 £9.99 spanishwinesonline.co.uk 01483 274666
Aromatic nose of red berries, spice and cassis the palate
has sweet, silky fruit with spiced and mint character.

Warre's, Otima, 10 Year Old Tawny Port NV £12.49 Asda
Gentle, tawny fruit with an attractive and rich, sweet oaky
character, great nuttiness on the finish.

Taittinger, Brut Réserve, Champagne, NV £36.99 Asda,
Majestic, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco
Toasty and rich brioche nose with some almond notes; mature,
complex, quite refined and rich on the palate, with a lovely balance and a
long, lingering finish.

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