The Return of Chateau Monty, 12-bottle Mixed Case
Try all three of Monty's new wines, all are organic and very tasty. Monty's Red is made from old vine Carignan with 25% Syrah and a touch of Grenache and Maccabeu. It has hints of thyme, wild herbs and rustic black fruits. Monty's White is made entirely from Maccabeu fermented in old oak barrels. Monty's Rosé is made from Syrah and is firm, dry and characterful with wild red fruit flavours.
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