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Welcome! Wine is all about sharing, which is one of the reasons why it makes such a beautiful present. Please sit down, make yourself comfortable and browse our range of tempting Christmas gifts. To help make choosing quick and easy, you will see we’ve arranged the selections in order of price from Discovery to Luxury (see below). Whether you’re looking for a couple of gift-packed bottles, a whole case, a splendid hamper, Champagne or boutique spirits, you’ll find them here ... with more still on the website. Order soon to avoid missing out and if you need any help just call one of our Wine Advisers using the numbers at the bottom of this page. They’ll look after your order from start to finish and help you choose a gift that suits your budget, style and taste.

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Tony Laithwaite, Founder

Highlights to look out for ... Discovery Dozen 12 sensational bottles, chosen by our expert team to showcase refreshing, crisp whites and smooth, rich reds – the perfect gift for any wine lover.

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All about value and variety, offering guaranteed delight for all wine drinkers

Classic

Perfect for those with broad tastes and an appreciation of the world’s great regions

Stylish gift sets p20-21

Festive reds include the cherry-scented Italian charmer Il Papavero and a beautifully mature, 7-year-old Gran Reserva from Spain, while La Porteña sees Argentina’s Malbec grape and dark Shiraz join forces ... with delicious results. Other highlights include a silky smooth Aussie from super-talented winemaker Bob Berton and our bestselling, plummy Merlot from Chile – what a beauty!

Fine Dining

The gift for those who like to dine in style and perfect for festive entertaining

Luxury

Fine wines and luxury classics for the connoisseur

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Also available:

Discovery Whites 1 2 bottles M0428601

Presented in a Laithwaite’s wine box. DISCOVERY

Discovery

NEW gin, vodka, whisky and more p18-19

FINE DINING

To help make your gift choices easier, we have created four key ranges to guide you to making the best selections. Each range has duo, trio, six and twelve-bottle options.

The ultimate in festive hampers p16-17

LUXURY

Making the best selection

DISCOVERY

Specially selected mixed cases p12-15

CLASSIC

Perfectly matched duos and trios p4-7

Whites include bestselling, zesty South African Gooseberry Bush and pear-and-apple Campanula Pinot Grigio, grown near the lake that inspired Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, plus a bright, racy Sauvignon Blanc.

£75

£62.50 ex VAT Mixed case 12 bottles M0428401

Discovery Reds 12 bottles M0428501

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Perfect festive pairs

Beautifully presented, classic couples Order by 21st December for guaranteed Christmas Delivery

Discovery Mixed Duo The tongue-tingling gooseberry and guava flavours of fine Sauvignon Blanc have taken the UK by storm and Liboreau is a surefire hit grown just inland from the beautiful resort of La Rochelle. Simply delicious!

Presented in a luxury gift box. £16.67 ex VAT 2 bottles F1228801

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Classic Mixed Duo

Fine Dining Duo

Luxury Duo

Deluxe Duo

We all love the leap-from-the-glass aromas and flavours of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and fruit-filled Duck ‘n’ Pheasant from the quality hotspot of Marlborough is a particular favourite.

A fine duo for those who like to dine in style. There’s no white more classic at Christmas than minerally, elegant Chablis, even better a glory-vintage from acclaimed family estate Domaine de la Mandelière.

The mouthwatering gooseberry and gun-flint aromas of the Loire Valley’s Pouilly-Fumé are the pinnacle of French Sauvignon Blanc and there’s no smarter buy than single-vineyard Les Rochettes.

Imagine the delight on the face of whoever gets this for Christmas! Cloudy Bay put NZ Sauvignon Blanc on the map and still leads the pack ... punchy, intense and elegant.

Top-flight red Burgundy is a welcome guest at any table and luxurious, satin-smooth Maison Roche de Bellene Pinot Noir is hotly tipped by our fine wine team. Old vines add complexity to the silky, seductive berry fruits.

‘Full throttle’ yet superbly smooth Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the Rhône Valley’s best loved export, from the embossed bottle to the rich layers of herb-scented black and red fruit ... here is a Gold-medal powerhouse.

The perfectionist Christian Moueix is ‘King of Pomerol’ and behind £2,000-a-bottle Pétrus. His exhilarating, textbook Pomerol stands head and shoulders above the competition.

Presented in a wooden gift box.

Presented in a wooden gift box.

Presented in a wooden gift box.

The mellow, oaky reds of Rioja are perfect festive drinking and few can touch Los Hermanos Manzanos from brothers David and Victor Manzanos – guardians of a 126-year-old family tradition.

£25

£20.83 ex VAT 2 bottles F1228901

Also available at that price: Classic Reds Duo 2 btls F1229001

1x Fossilbed Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia 1x Los Hermanos Manzanos Crianza, Spain

Classic Whites Duo 2 btls F1229101

1x Duck ‘n’ Pheasant Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 1x Collovray & Terrier Chardonnay, France

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FINE DINING

CLASSIC

Presented in a luxury gift box

£35

£29.17 ex VAT 2 bottles F0096301

£39

£32.50 ex VAT 2 bottles F0096601

DELUXE

£20

LUXURY

DISCOVERY

Chile is renowned for plump, mouthfilling Merlot and juicy The Patriots is a charming ambassador from the standout 2015 vintage. Has a real richness of plums and dark chocolate with a delicious lick of vanilla.

£49

£40.83 ex VAT 2 bottles F1229201

Also at that price: Fine Dining Reds Duo 2 btls F0096401 1x Maison Roche de Bellene, Burgundy 1x Domaine de Vervine, Vacqueyras, Rhône

Also at that price: Luxury Reds Duo 2 btls F0096701 1x Le Prince de Courthézon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1x Martínez Bujanda 2008 Gran Reserva, Rioja

Also at that price: Deluxe Reds Duo 2 btls F1229301 1x Moueix Pomerol, France 1x Chapel Hill The Prophet Shiraz, Australia

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Luxury Whites Duo 2 btls F0096801 1x Les Rochettes, Pouilly-Fumé, Loire Valley 1x Bichot ‘Les Charmes’, Macon-Lugny, Burgundy

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Delicious festive trios

World classic festive trios

Discovery Mixed Trio Italy’s deep south is known for indulgent, hearty reds and winemaker Angelo Maci’s Pillastro has delighted our customers for over 15 years. Next comes a soft, fruity Rioja, packed with red berries and hints of tobacco – exactly the kind you’d find the locals sipping in the region’s wine bars.

Presented in a luxury gift box £23.33 ex VAT 3 bottles J0234001

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Discovery Celebration Trio

Classic Mixed Trio

Fine Dining Red Trio

Luxury Trio

If an event is worth celebrating, it’s worth celebrating in style ... starting with Italy’s Gold-medal Ca’ Bolani Prosecco, which is immensely popular thanks to its gentle fizz and gorgeous pear-and-apple flavour.

Here’s a terrific trio for anyone seeking wines that offer a real sensory experience.

Here’s a trio to perfectly complement food and they’ll look great on the dining table too.

Australian The Black Stump is now our bestselling red of all time thanks to its luscious, food-friendly black fruits ... courtesy of the rare and delicious Durif grape.

There’s leap-from-the-glass NZ Sauvignon with a cult-like following among our customers ... then a classic Aussie combo of Cabernet and Shiraz from the great Michael Fragos that’s as big as it is smooth ... plus a Chianti Riserva from Paolo Masi that offers plum, cherry, cigar box, mocha, chocolate ... ludicrous value for such a depth of flavour!

Bordeaux is the benchmark for quality reds and Château Haut Prieur just bagged Gold for its blackcurrant complexity. Pagos de Tahola is a 6-year-old Rioja that turns slow-roasted lamb into a banquet. Chile’s Sucre Reserva from husband-and-wife team Marcos and Angela oozes blackcurrant, plum and cedar. Three beautiful reds!

Bring out the great classics with glorious Comtesse de Bellefleur Champagne, a soft, rich beauty from the Bauchet family, winemakers since 1920.

Presented in a luxury gift box

Presented in a luxury gift box.

Presented in a wooden gift box.

£33

£27.50 ex VAT 3 bottles J0234101

CLASSIC

DISCOVERY

Duck ‘n’ Pheasant Sauvignon Blanc is from the epicentre of New Zealand’s quality explosion and is a top tip when you need to impress everyone in the room.

£35

£29.17 ex VAT 3 bottles J0234201

£45

£37.50 ex VAT 3 bottles J0234301

Also at that price: Fine Dining Whites Trio 3 btls J0234401 1x Domaine Dampt Vieilles Vignes, France 1x Domaine Quintin Rive Droite, France 1x Villa Broglia, Italy

Top white Burgundy is breathtaking in its verve and intensity ... and there’s no better address than Maison Joseph Drouhin. Rounding out a stunning trio is the succulent, oaky, 7-year-old Rioja from David and Victor Manzanos. Presented in a wooden gift box. LUXURY

£28

FINE DINING

DISCOVERY

Completing this great-value trio is uplifting Abbesse Sauvignon Blanc from the grape’s spiritual heartland, France’s Loire Valley ... bursting with racy gooseberry and refreshing citrus.

£55

£45.83 ex VAT 3 bottles J0234501

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Exceptional value Christmas sixes

Special occasion Christmas sixes

Discovery Six

Fine Dining Six

These smart buys get the ‘thumbs up’ from the best judges we know ... our customers!

Introducing six food-friendly gems that are guaranteed to impress with their authentic character and mouthfilling flavours ... a superb collection and seriously recommended.

Whites are bestselling French Sauvignon, an award-winning Pinot Grigio and plush, family-estate Chardonnay from Chile.

- Cuvée du Vatican offers the Rhône at its herby, sun-drenched, full-bodied best.

DISCOVERY

Reds are mellow 7-year-old Gran Reserva from Spain, black-label Shiraz from Australia’s most bemedalled winemaker and superb Pillastro, our best-loved Italian of all time.

- Roche Lacour is vintage French fizz rated “remarkable value” by Decanter magazine. - The Forefather from Argentina sees meaty Malbec and mighty Shiraz join forces.

Presented in a Laithwaite’s wine box.

£45

- Sophisticated Domaine Luquet is our white Burgundy find of the year – magnificent!

£37.50 ex VAT 6 bottles X1919201

- Chemins de Casel is velvety French Pinot from the foothills of the Pyrenees.

Also available:

- A perfect Bordeaux vintage propelled Laithwaites Sauvignon to two major Golds.

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FINE DINING

Discovery Reds Six 2 btls of each red X1919301 Discovery Whites Six 2 btls of each white X1919401

£58.33 ex VAT 6 bottles X1919801

A tongue-tingling tour of classic styles.

The final word in Christmas gifting, this highly recommended selection reads like a Who’s Who of the world’s most respected vineyards. - Founded in 1880, Joseph Drouhin is a top address in Burgundy and their buttery Macon is a clever buy. - Manzanos can do no wrong in Rioja. The brothers’ 7-year-old Reserva is a dinner-party treat.

Reds are all-time No.1 Black Stump from Oz, dark cherry Chianti from Tuscan hero Paolo Masi and a plump, mouthfilling Rhône named after a fattened chicken – La Poulardière. CLASSIC

£70

Luxury Six

Whites feature Italian Pinot Grigio from Venice-local Alessandro Gallici, South Africa’s signature Chenin Blanc with its apple blossom scents and powerfully refreshing New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.

- Glorious Bellefleur Champagne is a soft, rich beauty from the Bauchet family.

Presented in a luxury gift box.

- Paolo Masi is our man in Chianti and his coffee and dark cherry Riserva is a huge staff favourite.

£55

- The gooseberry and gun-flint aromas of Pouilly-Fumé signal elite French Sauvignon.

£45.83 ex VAT 6 bottles X1919501

- Australia’s Scarpantoni winery is a small operation known for BIG flavours.

Classic Whites Six 2 btls of each white X1919701 See online for more information

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LUXURY

Also available:

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Presented in a luxury gift box.

Classic Six

Classic Reds Six 2 btls of each red X1919601

2016

Presented in a wooden gift box.

£95

£79.17 ex VAT 6 bottles X1919901

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Grande Marque Champagne SAVE £10

Superior quality Prosecco

Star Prosecco from Alessandro Gallici

SAVE £10

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Packed with flavour but without the added sugar of many bottles on the High St, here’s the perfect Prosecco for Christmas gifting. Gallici Prosecco offers a beautifully rich mouthful of luscious apple and pear flavours and has been singled out for many 5-star reviews: “refreshingly dry” ... “crisp and clean” ... “s-o-o much better than supermarket Prosecco”.

Veuve Clicquot Brut NV

The widow Ponsardin was among Champagne’s greatest pioneers and the instantly recognisable yellow label has been a cue for full-flavoured richness and consistency since 1877. An icon in an equally striking gift box.

£34.99

Bollinger, Special Cuvée NV

By appointment to Her Majesty and the choice of James Bond ... “when you absolutely, positively, definitely have to impress, there is really only one Champagne to go for ... Bollinger” (WINE magazine). Beautiful box, too.

£34.99

Laurent-Perrier Brut NV Magnum

Thanks to impeccable freshness and lightness of touch, Laurent-Perrier has a long established reputation as the connoisseur’s Champagne. Make someone’s day with a conversation-stopping 1.5l magnum this Christmas.

£76

£63.33 ex VAT 1 magnum Q5041754

Bollinger, La Grande Année 2005

Bollinger’s ‘Prestige Cuvée’ is produced in the best vintages, from 95% Grand Cru fruit – predominantly Pinot Noir. Powerful yet refined with thrilling, honeyed hazelnut, brioche and apple depth. One of the greats of Champagne and beautifully boxed.

£80

£66.67 ex VAT 1 bottle Q5090310

If Champagne is a luxury, a bottle of vintage Dom Pérignon 2006 is pure hedonism and something most people would love the chance to enjoy. There is an aged complexity and depth here that sets it apart. A stunning boxed gift.

£120

Dom Pérignon 2006 10

Normally £44.99

Normally £44.99

£29.16 ex VAT 1 bottle Q5090114 SAVE £10

£29.16 ex VAT 1 bottle Q5054267 SAVE £10

The master at work is the one and only Alessandro Gallici, a shining star of Prosecco who believes flavour should come exclusively from patient winemaking and quality fruit. Pure, elegant Prosecco made for festive good times. Presented in a Laithwaite’s wine box.

£29.97

£24.98 ex VAT 3 bottle T5094601

£59.94

£49.95 ex VAT 6 bottles B5094603

Normally £68.94

SAVE £9

£100.00 ex VAT 1 bottle Q5093306

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The smart value option for festive gift giving – at just £8 a bottle Classic Dozen Here’s how to cram the greatest amount of drinking pleasure into one exceptional case ... and the delicious, handcrafted quality is evident from the first pour to the last. Everyone enjoys a glass of zesty Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand and Chile, joined here by deliciously authentic Italian Pinot Grigio and rare white Rioja. If you need something rich to partner salmon or even turkey, there’s a familyestate Oz Chardonnay and classic South African Chenin – from the best vintage since 1974!

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Reds begin with three European classics in a fruit-filled Rhône, dark-cherry Chianti from old friend Paolo Masi and a berry-scented gem that one critic called “arguably the greatest Rioja for the price in the UK”. Next comes our all-time bestselling red, darkly fruity The Black Stump, plus two powerfully smooth reds from Argentina and Chile ... both superb with grilled meats.

CLASSIC

Presented in a Laithwaite’s wine box.

£96

£80.00 ex VAT 12 bottles M2937201

Also available:

Classic Whites 2 btls of each white M2937401

Classic Reds 2 btls of each red M2937301

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Luxury options for Christmas gift giving Fine Dining Dozen There are too many highlights to list in this high-class collection, but the theme is clear: food-friendly wines that are also likely to spark a great dinner-party conversation.

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We start with an eye-catching Prosecco that marks a real upgrade from the mass brands. Whites include a former ‘Wine of the Year’ Bordeaux Sauvignon, citrus-fresh Orvieto from Italy, butterscotch Oz Chardonnay and a crisp, Gold-medal South African Chenin Blanc. Reds feature such classics as rich Rhône, a patiently oak-aged Rioja Crianza, a powerhouse Malbec Shiraz from an historic estate in Argentina and a blackcurranty Oz Cabernet. FINE DINING

Presented in a Laithwaite’s wine box.

£125

£104.17 ex VAT 12 bottles M2937501

Luxury Dozen Here’s the ultimate festive box of tricks, featuring the perfect drink for every Christmas occasion and including Port and dessert wine. Whites include top-flight Burgundy, tangy Loire Sauvignon Blanc and a nutty, honeyed 2013 Riserva from an aristocratic estate in Tuscany. Red highlights are 6-year-old Reserva Rioja, cassis-rich Bordeaux from the makers of Château Lafite and Gold-medal Cabernet from the unique red soils of Australia’s Coonawarra. For good measure you also enjoy fine Champagne, a classic Port to enjoy with Stilton and an apricotscented Australian dessert wine. LUXURY

Presented in a wooden gift box.

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£170

£141.67 ex VAT 12 bottles M2937601

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Packed in Wood

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Hamper selection

Silent Night There is more than enough variety and touches of luxury in this selection of sweet and savoury treats to please every member of the household ... and with two fine wines from Chile as well, it shows you’ve thought of everything.

Merry Christmas Basket A lovely gift featuring a host of seasonal treats, from scrumptious Christmas pudding to Barfield Bakery’s marvellous mince pies, plus handy half bottles of muchloved French Sauvignon Blanc and soft, velvety Rioja.

Presented in a traditional wicker basket.

£80

Presented in a woven basket.

£29.99

Hamper includes: Merlot Vina Tarapaca 75cl • Sauvignon Blanc Vina Tarapaca 75cl • Orchard Preserves Christmas Chutney 190g • Ardens Green & Black Olive Twists 100g • Border Divinely Chocolatey Cookies 150g • Brown Bag Crisps Smoked Bacon Crisps 150g • Buttermilk Irish Cream Fudge 100g • Coles Figgy Christmas Pudding 275g • Maclean’s Cherry Bakewell Luxury Biscuits 150g • Mighty Fine Dark Chocolate Honeycomb Bar 50g • Mininibs Roasted Salt & Pepper Jumbo Peanuts 100g • Oloves Chili & Garlic Ripe Black Pitted Olives 30g • The Cocoa Bean Company 6 Chocolate Cylinders 90g • Fosters Giant Milk Chocolate Buttons Bag 95g • Yorkshire Popcorn Salt & Sweet Popcorn 40g • Barfield Bakery Handmade Mince Pies x 4

£26.08 ex VAT S8029001

Hamper includes: Sauvignon Blanc Abbesse 37.5cl • Rioja Barón de Barbón 37.5cl • Farmhouse Spiced Ginger Biscuits 100g • The Dormen Dry Roasted Peanuts 100g • The Secret Truffletier Foiled Milk Chocolate Buttons 120g • Simply Cornish Christmas Pudding 110g • Barfield Bakery Handmade Mince Pies x 3

Spirit of Christmas

Pure Indulgence

A treasure trove to bring smiles to the faces of serious gourmands, featuring Coln Valley smoked salmon, fine ham and four regional cheeses, plus star turns like Maclean’s oatcakes and Linden Lady handmade chocolates. Superb Prosecco, Rioja and Port too.

The ultimate Christmas hamper, this reads like a ‘best of the best’ of gourmet indulgences from around Britain. There’s also lush family-estate Champagne and Port, a cheerful pairing of fine Australian wines and twelve stylish Christmas crackers.

Presented in an insulated willow basket.

Presented in a traditional lidded wicker basket.

£125

£250

£112.94 ex VAT S8026005 (Order now for delivery from 13th December)

Hamper includes: Prosecco Spumante Montecampo 75cl • Rioja Tempranillo Marques del Valle 75cl • Fonseca Bin No. 27 Finest Reserve Port 37.5cl 20% vol • Corkers Pork Sausage & English Mustard Crisps 150g • Handmade by Van Strien Butter Cheese Palmiers 80g • Linden Lady Handmade Luxury Chocolate Selection 250g • Maclean’s Cheddar Scottish Oatcakes 150g • Matthew Walker Luxury Christmas Pudding 454g • Peter’s Yard Original Artisan Crispbread 105g • Scarlett & Mustard Ploughman’s Pickle 200g • Silver & Green Thyme Bay Olives 220g • Barfield Bakery Handmade Mince Pies x 4 • Quicke’s Double Devonshire Cheese 150g e • Cropwell Bishop Creamery Blue Stilton Cheese 200g e • Pont Gâr Welsh Soft Cheese with Black Pepper 125g e • Ford Farm West Country Farmhouse Cheddar Truckle 200g e • Coln Valley Smokery Sliced Smoked Salmon 200g e • Wessex Country Gammons Dorset Cured Sliced Ham 200g e

Delivery of Gift Hampers All hampers are available for delivery from Tuesday 4th October, except the Spirit of Christmas hamper which is available for delivery from Tuesday 13th December. All hampers cannot be delivered on the following dates: 24th – 27th December, 31st December and 1st - 2nd January. The Spirit of Christmas hamper can also not be delivered on 28th December, as fresh food cannot be delivered on a Monday as we cannot guarantee to our satisfaction that it will remain fresh during transit over the weekend. The last order date for guaranteed Christmas delivery for all hampers is 1pm on Thursday 22nd December. Any orders received without a specified date will be delivered in time for Christmas between 8th and 23rd December. Please ensure that the recipient is available to receive their gift as we cannot be responsible for these products if we are unable to complete first time delivery.

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£69.59 ex VAT S8025905

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£220.05 ex VAT S8027303

Hamper includes: Champagne Comtesse de Bellefleur 75cl • Semillon The Optimist Australia 2015 75cl 11% vol x 2 • Shiraz Cabernet The Optimist Australia 2014 75cl 14% vol x 2 • Andresen Fine Ruby Port 75cl • Celebration Crackers x 12 • Orchard Preserves Christmas Jam 340g • Orchard Preserves Christmas Chutney 340g • Ardens Green & Black Olive Twists 100g • Buttermilk Chocolate Almond Brittle 150g • Buttermilk Irish Cream Fudge 100g • Coles Black Cherry & Amaretto Gourmet Pudding 454g • Corkers Sweet Potato, Parsnip, Carrot & Beetroot Vegetable Crisps 125g • Cornish Charcuterie Ambient Salmon Pate with Horseradish & Dill 110g • Thomas.J.Fudge’s Decadent Dark Chocolate Florentines x 8 • Frank’s Luxury Belgian Choc Chunk & Stem Ginger Oaties 300g • Grandma Wild’s Double Chocolate Chunk Biscuits 150g • Lick the Spoon Hot Milk Chocolate Lickable Spoons 50g • Lily O’Briens Petit Chocolate Indulgence 290g • Olives Et Al Moorish Coriander & Cumin Olives 150g • Olives Et Al Punchy Beetroot & Thyme Dressing & Marinade 250ml • Olives Et Al Siena Rosemary & Chilli Nuts 90g • Coco Pzazz Aztec Spices Dark Chocolate Discs 95g • Shortbread House Truly Handmade Shortbread with Cinnamon & Demerara 150g • Miller’s Elements Earth Crackers 100g • The Original Cake Company Trio Fruit Sharing Slab Cakes • Yorkshire Popcorn Salt & Sweet Popcorn 40g • Union Hand Roasted Coffee House Blend Cafetière Grind 200g

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Sideboard luxuries including Scotch Whisky, FREE FLASK limited stocks

Gin, Vodka, Port and Armagnac

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Elephant Gin, tonic and glass set High-quality Gin made from 14 botanicals including several rare African additions. A portion of the distillery’s sales go to protecting elephants from poaching in Kenya and Tanzania. Hand-written labels and recipe cards complete a terrific set.

£35

£29.17 ex VAT 1 50cl bottle + tonic + glass Q7344401

Presented in a branded gift box

Glenfiddich 15-year-old single malt Scotch The Glenfiddich distillery in Speyside lays claim to making the world’s most awarded single-malt Scotch whisky. This special set offers a 15-year-old whisky billowing with oak, baked apple and cinnamon, plus two smart tumblers. Presented in an attractive gift box.

£48 Andresen LBV Port Heavenly late bottled vintage (LBV) 2011 Port from one of the last family-run houses, established in 1845. Masses of sweet, brambly richness, bottled unfiltered for extra complexity and ready to enjoy now. Presented in an Andresen gift box.

£14.49

£12.08 ex VAT 1 bottle Q7340101

£24.99 ex VAT 1 bottle Q7340803

£48

£40.00 ex VAT 1 bottle Q7336706

£60

£50.00 ex VAT 1 bottle + 1 flask Q7340503

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Frapin VSOP Cognac

£58

£48.33 ex VAT 1 70cl bottle + 2 glasses Q7343501

Presented in a branded gift box

Great Chase – English Vodka cocktail set

First Cask with hip flask It’s twelve years since this marvellous, single-malt Scotch whisky was originally produced at the Benrinnes distillery in the Speyside region, a favourite among collectors for its wonderfully mellow character and notable length. Presented in a wooden gift box with complimentary hip flask.

£41.67 ex VAT 10 x 6cl gift set Q7343401

Growers since 1270 and with a family tree including the likes of Rabelais, Frapin are old-established Cognac royalty. From the Premier Cru enclave and aged in Limousin oak casks, this has intense colour and harmonious orange, vanilla and dried flower character.

Armagnac XO Beautifully packaged, individually numbered Armagnac in a carafe-style decanter, from charismatic Lionel Osmin. Oak, leather, orange peel, sweet spice ... an after-dinner drink of genuine excellence.

Presented in a Glenfiddich gift box

For Port lovers it doesn’t get much better than this experience from 14th-generation Barão de Vilar. The ‘book’ contains 10 x 60ml measures of Port including ruby, white, 20-year-old and Colheita 1990 plus background information and tasting notes. Great fun!

£50 £29.99

1 70cl bottle + 2 glasses Q7343001

The Complete Book of Port

Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum Small-batch release from the legendary Mount Gay of Barbados, established in 1703, and master blender Allen Smith. A second maturation in deeply charred Bourbon barrels brings extra spice and toasty richness. Presented in a Laithwaite’s gift box.

£40.00 ex VAT

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Named World’s Best Vodka at the San Francisco Spirits Competition, this proudly British potato vodka from Herefordshire is making waves. Made at the Chase family’s farm, it’s beautifully pure with a creamy richness. The set includes an elderflower mixer and bow ties!

£60

£50.00 ex VAT 2 x 50cl bottles + mixer Q7343201

Presented in a branded gift box

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Champagne & English sparkling sets Order by 21st December for guaranteed Christmas Delivery

Superb wine and gift sets

Champagne, truffles & Dartington flutes You’ll love the excitement of opening this beautiful gift set, even before you taste the biscuity, rich Champagne from the Bauchet family, winemakers since 1930. Also includes two Dartington Crystal flutes in a stylish gift box with six chocolate truffles. Presented in a luxury gift box.

£48

£40.00 ex VAT S8027908

The Black Stump Collection

Rioja & Dartington Crystal

A guaranteed hit for any lover of rich reds. Winemaker Alan Kennett’s artful blend of Durif and Shiraz sees Australia’s two darkest and most flavoursome grapes join forces ... no wonder it’s our No.1 bestselling red, from anywhere! Here it’s paired with the equally fantastic, special reserve ‘older brother’.

For Rioja fans (which is most of us!) it gets no better than patiently oak-matured, berry-scented Marqués del Valle Crianza 2012, ready to enjoy in your two stylish stemless glasses from Dartington Crystal.

£22

£25

£18.33 ex VAT F0096101

Presented in a luxury gift box.

£20.83 ex VAT S9520505

Presented in a luxury gift box.

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£11.99

L-P champagne & glasses gift set Thanks to its impeccable freshness and lightness of touch, Laurent-Perrier (or L-P) has a long-established reputation as the connoisseur’s choice. This beautiful gift set includes two elegant flutes direct from the Champagne house. £49.99

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£38

£31.67 ex VAT Q5079446 Presented in a branded gift box

Quality English sparkling

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

Andresen Port & cheeseboard set

Ridgeview in the Sussex Downs has been a leading light since the 1990s and is served everywhere from Oscars parties to British embassies. A fabulous quality gift. “Wonderful wine, everything you could wish for in a really exciting Champagne” (Oz Clarke).

At its best, Kiwi Sauvignon can seriously ‘wow’ with its leap-fromthe-glass aromas of gooseberry and freshly cut grass. Here’s our top tip for Christmas, from Marlborough’s ‘golden mile’ ... even better served in two stemless glasses from Dartington Crystal.

A gift set that’s perfect for Christmas entertaining! A heavenly late-bottled-vintage 2008 Port from one of the last remaining family-run houses (established 1845) plus a set of acacia-wood cheese knives and board.

£54

£25

£35

£45.00 ex VAT F0096201

Presented in a luxury gift box.

Personal orders call 03330 148 200 or go to laithwaites.co.uk/gifts

£20.83 ex VAT S9543901

Presented in a luxury gift box.

£29.17 ex VAT S9520308

Presented in a luxury gift box.

Business orders call 03330 142 766 or go to laithwaites.co.uk/gifts

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How to order / Delivery

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Easy ways to order

1. Simply select your chosen gifts from this brochure, then call our Gifts Team on 03330 148 200 (personal) or 03330 142 766 (business) 2. Order online at laithwaites.co.uk/gifts where you can also view our full gifts range 3. Email your order to [email protected]

Order by 21st December for guaranteed Christmas Delivery

4. Or visit one of our shops (locations available online)

Courier delivery options and other important details We deliver to any address in the UK* and no matter how many cases or gifts you send in one go to a single address the delivery charge is just £7.99. Or, you can select next-day delivery for just £8.99. • Orders will arrive within 3 working days for UK addresses excluding N. Ireland and Scottish Highlands & Islands, which may take longer. • Order before 2pm Monday to Friday for delivery on the next working day (midday for all hampers) – excluding Northern Ireland and Scottish Highlands & Islands. Excludes bulk pallet deliveries. • For bulk orders, a pallet delivery can be arranged – just call the gifts team on 03330 142 766 to discuss your requirements. *Delivery throughout the UK except for the Channel Islands and BFPO addresses. Delivery of Food Hampers p16-17: All hampers are available for delivery from Tuesday 4th October, except the Spirit of Christmas hamper which is available for delivery from Tuesday 13th December. All hampers cannot be delivered on the following dates: 24th – 27th December, 31st December and 1st - 2nd January. The Spirit of Christmas hamper can also not be delivered on 28th December, as fresh food cannot be delivered on a Monday as we cannot guarantee to our satisfaction that it will remain fresh during transit over the weekend. The last order date for guaranteed Christmas delivery for all hampers is 1pm on Thursday 22nd December. Any orders received without a specified date will be delivered in time for Christmas between 8th and 23rd December. Please ensure that the recipient is available to receive their gift as we cannot be responsible for these products if we are unable to complete first time delivery.

Last Order Dates

For guaranteed Christmas Delivery, the last order for UK mainland is Wednesday 21st December 2016. For Northern Ireland, Eire and Scottish Highlands & Islands the last guaranteed order date is 5pm Wednesday 14th December 2016. The last next day delivery order date is 2pm on Thursday 22nd December (midday for all hampers). Please be aware that it is advisable not to leave your order late if requesting delivery to a business address or to a private address that we haven’t delivered to before.

Packaging

Each gift is presented in the packaging shown in this brochure unless otherwise stated. For full terms & conditions, visit www.laithwaites.co.uk/terms

Gift messages

If you would like to include a personalised message with your gift, we can print a maximum of 200 characters including spaces (except on food gifts which have a limit of 60 characters including spaces). Please state your message when you order.

Terms & Conditions

Full terms and conditions (including our delivery, returns and privacy policies) are available at laithwaites.co.uk/terms. Different terms and conditions apply to corporate sales. PLEASE NOTE: You or anybody you buy wine or other alcoholic products for must be 18 years or over. Payment: Payment must be received before gifts are delivered. For orders over £5,000 we welcome applications for credit. Substitutions: All goods are subject to availability and all orders are subject to acceptance by us. In the unlikely event of a gift, a constituent item of a gift, or a packaging item becoming unavailable, the gift or item (as applicable) will be substituted with a product of a similar style and of equal or greater value If we are unable to find a suitable replacement, we will contact you to arrange an alternative. Please order early for best availability. Pricing: Prices are only valid at the time of printing, are quoted in pounds sterling and where appropriate are inclusive of UK sales tax (VAT) at the current rate. Cancellation: You may cancel your order up to and including 14 calendar days after the order has been received by phone, email or completing the cancellation form available online at laithwaites.co.uk/cancellationform. We will then arrange to collect (free of charge) the unwanted goods and reimburse the appropriate sum paid including delivery costs (up to the amount charged for the least expensive kind of delivery service we offer) within 14 calendar days after the day on which you tell us that you wish to cancel. However, if you handle the goods whilst in your possession in a way which would not be permitted in a shop (e.g. by opening a bottle of wine/removing a seal), we will reduce your refund to reflect the reduction in the value of the goods. Privacy: Direct Wines will use information about you to make offers based on your wine preferences. This information may be shared with companies within the Direct Wines group. We occasionally make names and addresses (but never email addresses) available to other carefully selected companies whose products or services may interest you. If you do not wish to receive further offers please write to us at the address below or call 03330 148 200. Contact: If you have any questions about an offer, your order or privacy matters, please call us on 03330 148 198 (calls to this number cost the same as calling an 01 or 02 number). Where calls to an 01 or 02 number are part of any ‘inclusive’ minutes (on mobile or landline), calls to this number will also be included, or email us at [email protected]. Laithwaite’s Wine is part of Direct Wines Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Registered Number 1095091. One Waterside Drive, Arlington Business Park, RG7 4SW – October 2016.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Dartington decanter set SAVE £12

Perhaps the most loved red wine in the UK, Châteauneuf-du-Pape combines unctuous, super-ripe flavours and southern French character with a beautiful, embossed bottle that sets the tone at any dinner party. Our top tip for Christmas is this Gold-medal 2013 from in-demand winemaker Thierry Ferlay, and what better way to serve it than from a beautiful Dartington Crystal decanter. The perfect gift for any lover of classic red wines. Seriously old vines give fewer grapes than their young counterparts, but every bunch of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre is a tight knot of denser, more complex flavour. Give such quality to Thierry and you expect something special ... as demonstrated by the Gold medal and many 5-star reviews online. Presented in an exclusive box set including a Dartington Crystal decanter (normally £40).

Gift Vouchers Need a last-minute present and not sure what to choose? Our Gift Certificates are the perfect solution. Simply choose the value and the lucky recipient is free to pick their gift from our award-winning range of over 1,500 wines and spirits.

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£25 EVENTS VOUCHER £20.83 ex VAT S9488602

£20.83 ex VAT S9296413

Our wine tastings around the UK are a chance to try dozens of new wines in a relaxed, informal setting and to meet the winemakers behind many of the wines ... plus enjoy exclusive discounts on any wines ordered at the event. The voucher is redeemable against any Laithwaite’s event.

£41.67 ex VAT S9296511

To view details of our nationwide events visit laithwaites.co.uk/events

£8.33 ex VAT

S9296313

Personal orders call 03330 148 200 or go to laithwaites.co.uk/gifts

£57

£45

£37.50 ex VAT 1 bottle S9544201

Order by 21st December for guaranteed Christmas Delivery

Business orders call 03330 142 766 or go to laithwaites.co.uk/gifts

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HALF PRICE Gold-medal Champagne Here’s happy news for Champagne enthusiasts ... a handcrafted, double-Gold-medal fizz from the family estate of husband-and-wife team Didier and Karine Chopin, who together have almost 50 years of winemaking expertise, at HALF PRICE! It’s made exclusively from estate-grown fruit, with ageing for up to five years sur lie giving this Champagne a beautifully rich, biscuity brioche character and long, luxurious finish. - - - -

HALF PRICE Old-established family estate 2 x Gold medal winner Rich, toasty and honeyed

Presented in a Laithwaite’s wine box.

£14.99 Normally £29.99

£44.97 Normally £89.97

£89.94 Normally £179.94

£12.49 ex VAT 1 bottle Q5090922 SAVE £15 £37.48 ex VAT 3 bottles T5090909 SAVE £45 £74.95 ex VAT 6 bottles B5090911 SAVE £90

Personal orders call 03330 148 200 Business orders call 03330 142 766 or go to laithwaites.co.uk/gifts to view our full gifts range Direct Wines Limited: Reg. in England No. 1095091. One Waterside Drive, Arlington Business Park, Reading, RG7 4SW. Standard conditions apply – Winter 2016

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