News from Down at the Shop

After what can only be described as an absolutely crazy busy weekend in the shop (I'm told that Ally didn't even have time to eat his lunchtime sandwich on Saturday!), we're getting all re-stocked and filling the shelves with lots more Christmassy treats for our customers again this week. Our Malt of the Month, The Dalmore has certainly been going down a storm, as has our Isle of Jura and Mackinlay's Shackleton range. And, there are still lots of bargains to be had!

Our Wine of the Week is from Bodegas Ortubia which is situated just a few kilometres north west of Rioja´s wine capital, Haro. Though not particularly well known by consumers, its unique terroir and micro-climate are well understood by some of the region’s best producers, several of which source grapes for their top wines from here. This week, we have the wonderful Rioja Tinto 2007 on promotion. Full of Intense aromas of balsam, spice and mature black fruits, overlaid with wood smoke, this is a balanced wine, long and clean with mature tannins providing a pleasing astringency. 

This is a wine well deserving of the Bronze Medal it received in the Decanter World Wine Awards in 2011, and one not to be missed.

Another treat in-store for customers this week is our wonderful array of Sparklers currently on promotion, including Taittinger Brut Reserve NV, Pol Roger Brut Reserve NV (Gift Boxed) and Champagne Lanson Extra Age Brut NV so be sure to drop by the shop to pick up some fizz to enjoy over the festive season! 

And finally, if you haven't done so already, don't forget to sign up for one of our fantastic tasting evenings being held throughout December. On Thursday 12 December, Graeme Broom, the UK representative for Torres will take a trip around the Torres estates and some of the wonderful wines they produce, while on Thursday 19 December, Nick Whyte from Liberty Wines will be talking us through some fabulous wine and liqueur suggestions for Christmas. To reserve your place call 01738 629 979, email: perth@exelwines.co.uk or simply pop by the shop!