Rob Dolan Pinot Noir 2023 75cl
£17.14
Aromas of fresh cherry, strawberry and a touch of nutmeg The tannins are silky and supported by the fresh raspberry, cranberry and vanilla flavours
San Sisto Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC Classico 2024 75cl
£15.34
The wine has a straw-yellow colour with greenish highlights It is fresh on the nose, with hints of apple, pear, flowers and aniseed The mouth is rich, tangy and mineral with a pleasant almondy finish
D Arenberg d'Arry's Original Shiraz Grenache 2020 75cl
£17.69
This wine displays a vibrant, deep plum colour with a dark brick-red edge The nose is packed with berries and spice with a darker background of black olive and freshly turned earth There is a luscious plum, blueberry, blackberry and raspberry core with secondary notes of clove and nutmeg As the wine opens more delicate nuances are revealed, with floral notes appearing on the nose and palate The tannins add a subtle grip and enticingly long finish This wine is named in honour of d'Arenberg's principal, Francis d'Arenberg Osborn, who is universally known as d'Arry d'Arry's original blend, first launched some four decades ago, was as is it appears today - a blend of Shiraz and Grenache grown on d'Arenberg's low yielding, 19th century vineyards
Patricius Dry Furmint 2024 75cl
£15.83
This is an absolutely superb and fabulous-value dry wine Chablis-like in structure, texture and vibrant acidity (no surprise, since Tokaji is on the same latitude as Chablis), it has far more expressive aromas and flavours of lemon zest, peach and honey Patricius originally made this to satisfy demand for dry white wine within Hungary, however its quality is so exceptional that it has since become their number one export
Cannonball Chardonnay 2023 75cl
£18.77
Cannonball does a beautiful job of making a friendly, easygoing and fun Chardonnay, with scents of ripe golden apples, juicy pears and just a hint of citrus Soft, juicy and creamy-textured, this is a wine that is more about the fruit than the oak - the wood is there, but very much in the background Overall, the impression is of orchard fruits, ripened to perfection in the benign California sunshine
Bodega Cerron El Tiempo Que Nos Une Monastrell 2024 75cl
£15.65
With a beautiful, bright colour and exciting, vibrant, crunchy, just-picked fruit character, this wine is a delight for both the eyes and the palate Medium-bodied, crisp and refreshing, it is fresh, satisfying and well-balanced It comes from vineyards around the village of Fuente-Alamo, whose 'three pillars' of warm days, cold nights and limestone soil make their distinctive mark on its excellent wines
Bodega Cerron Monastrell Remordimiento 2024 75cl
£17.04
This wine shows the elegance of which Monastrell is capable, from the Mediterranean influence on the south-facing vineyards It has an approachable red fruit character, alongside hints of aromatic herbs Balanced and smooth on the palate, the flavours are pure and refined, with mineral hints It represents perfectly the style of the village of origin and its landscape 'Remordimiento' means 'remorse' - not implying this is how you'll feel after drinking it, but because Juanjo and Carlos Cerdan's parents had started out making a different type of wine before realising the error of their ways and making this style that is properly suited to their region
Teso la Monja Romanico 2023 75cl
£18.89
Made from 100% Tinta de Toro, of vines aged between 10 and 35 years, this is deep purple, with expressive aromas of red fruit and flowers On the palate there is a liquorice character, with well-structured tannins, perfectly balancing acidity and freshness Mature red fruit on the finish with light, spicy notes
Domaine de la Janasse Viognier Organic 2024 75cl
£19.24
This is a beautifully rich, yet pure and fresh Viognier, with gorgeous honeysuckle and fresh peach aromas, leading to deep, succulent flavours of semi-dried apricots and honey, with a hint of crystallised ginger The Sabon family has established a reputation as one of the finest producers of Chateauneuf du Pape The same attention to detail is also applied to vine husbandry and winemaking from their less famous vineyards, making these some of the finest value French wines today
Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Blanc Organic 2024 75cl
£17.23
Bone dry with real power Aromas of peach and apricot, excellent concentration on the palate with vibrant acidity, a full mouthfeel and refreshing acidity on the finish
Pizzini Wines Nonna Gisella Sangiovese 2024 75cl
£16.28
Initally the nose shows fresh cherry and dried herbs As the wine opens up in the glass we see blood plums anddark chocolate, synonymous with this wine This easy drinking Sangiovese has it all; earthiness, spiced plums, cherries, chocolate and dried Italian herbs The savoury finish is met with soft and well-balanced acidity
