Bonny Doon Vineyard Picpoul 2024 75cl
£18.72
It's becoming increasingly rare to find wine at just 11% alcohol, and who would have thought we'd track one down from Arroyo Seco, California? It has an intriguing nose of lemongrass, sherbet lemons and a hint of spring flowers
Crasto Douro Superior White 2024 75cl
£18.59
How do you make a white Burgundy lookalike out of obscure Portuguese grapes in the place most famous for Port wine? We have absolutely no idea, but through some strange alchemy, Crasto have done exactly this This is a seriously sumptuous bottle, and we highly recommend it
Pikes Luccio Novello 2024 75cl
£16.82
A vibrant showing of fresh red fruits, boiled lollies, red confectionary, pomegranate and crushed rose petals Slight hints of dried herbs as the wine warms and opens in the glass Following through from the aroma is a mouthful of delicious red fruits Redcurrant, red cherries, pomegranate, and red plums Light to medium bodied, the popping acid line keeps things lively until whispers of savoury tannins bring things to a close
D Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2022 75cl
£16.28
Earthy, spicy Shiraz from McLaren Vale in South Australia, full of black plums, liquorice and black pepper, with a peaty underlayer of mushroom, pipe tobacco and charcuterie
Trimbach Pinot Blanc 2023 75cl
£18.44
This classic Pinot Blanc really encapsulates the Trimbach style Fermented completely dry, with a firm structure, lovely lemony fruit with lots of breadth, a minerally backbone and a truly elegant poise and balance
Santadi Carignano del Sulcis, Grotta Rossa 2023 75cl
£16.02
This fills the nostrils with violets and toffee, then seduces the mouth with blackcurrant and dried figs, followed by intriguing secondary flavours of tar and mushroom to keep your attention
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Shiraz 2021 75cl
£18.28
Opaque, almost black in colour with an aromatic and complex nose of blackberries, currants, liquorice and spices Full bodied and structured, well balanced with ripe fruit and a lash of vanilla on the firm finish
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Sutherland Chardonnay 2022 75cl
£18.12
When three Masters of wine wrote that Sutherland Chardonnay put many white Burgundy wines to shame, its reputation was made and its popularity soared Hailing from South Africa's top-quality, cool-climate Elgin region, it is masterfully understated and nuanced on the nose, with citrus and greengage fruit character, sesame oil, flint and just a suggestion of oak Fresh and zesty in the mouth, with a richness that gradually builds on the palate Delicious - and amazing value for money
Chateau des Gravieres Graves Rouge 2022 75cl
£18.60
Deep garnet-red with a slightly woody and toasted nose and aromas of prunes and liquorice Fleshy, robust and well-balanced in the mouth with a firm, lengthy finish This is a fantastic value classic Graves red that delivers loads of pleasure at a very modest price
D Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier-Marsanne 2024 75cl
£15.16
The nose of this wine displays an enticing mix of white stone fruits and sweet pineapple with an underlying hint of ginger The palate is luscious and flavoursome, again nectarine and peach are prominent, with a twist of candied citrus rindThese sweet flavours evolve through the palate into more savoury flavours reminiscent of raw almonds and spice A generous, textural wine with surprising finesse on the finish
Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2023 75cl
£15.84
Run by the astonishingly talented Isabelle and Christophe Sabon, Domaine de la Janasse is one of the finest estates in the southern Rhone valley Their top Chateauneuf du Pape cuvees are among the region's most sought-after (and expensive), however even their lowly Cotes du Rhone is of exceptional quality, and it is both affordable and much easier to obtain This velvety, succulent red is full of vibrant, spicy complexity A bargain!
D Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2021 75cl
£16.15
The nose is packed with enticing fresh red fruit characters of raspberry, cherry, and pomegranate Hints of blackberry and Kalamata olive come through over time, erupting in a long and lingering palate A fine line of acid, reminiscent of tangy rhubarb, is supported by lively tannins
Cantine Leonardo Da Vinci Chianti Riserva 2021 75cl
£15.72
Deep ruby in colour, this Riserva Chianti is fruity and spicy on the nose, showing aromas of fresh red fruit - especially cherries - with a hint of vanilla and cinnamon On the palate, it is medium-bodied and well-balanced, with juicy fruit notes, soft tannins and a long, lingering finish
De Martino Gallardia Old Vine White 2020 75cl
£15.41
The immediate impression is of lemon meringue pie straight from the oven, with the zesty freshness and pillowy lightness of meringue, richness of lemon curd custard and pie-crust toastiness This is just the first impression, however—the wine soon unfurls to complex notes of frankincense, seasoned pine wood and beeswax Reminiscent of a well-aged dry Riesling, it is in fact made from a field-blend of Moscatel and Chasselas, dry-farmed on very old gobelet vines planted in 1905, in the cool, southerly Itata region This appealing, complex white has rustic roots, which give rise to surprising sophistication
Champagne Gobillard Champagne Brut Grande Reserve 1er Cru Half Bottle 37.5cl NV
£19.75
Scrumptious nose of baked Bramley apples, spiced with a hint of star anise Nuances of cream and baking bread Greengage fruit and honey on the palate; a touch of fresh herbs, and more than a suggestion of minerality Excellent balance between brisk acidity and creamy texture This is a really terrific Champagne from a small producer that is more than a match for more expensive, famous, brands