Omina Romana Hermes Diactoros II 2023 75cl
£17.34
The rich, golden colour of Hermes Diactoros II leads into sumptuous aromas of baked peach, yellow apples and vanilla custard On the palate, complex notes of dry ginger and candied peel, with luscious texture from six months' lees-ageing with batonnage in stainless steel vats This is such a gorgeously rounded, generous style that it comes as a slight surprise that no oak is used It is composed of about 60% Viognier, supported by Bellone, Chardonnay, Petit Manseng and Incrocio Manzoni
Castellani Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 75cl
£16.52
Fruity fragrance, hints of violet, cherry and wild red berries A full-bodied archetypical Chianti Vivacious ruby red colour tending to garnet with ageing Bouquet of intensity, fruit with a violets and a slight hint of cherries Dry, balanced and sapid, lightly tannic which turns into velvety softness
Vina Falernia Syrah Gran Reserva 2021 75cl
£16.68
Possibly the record-holder for the most 'best in show' accolades of any of our wines, this has aromas with irresistible appeal: black cherry and elderberry, lent complexity by subtle green jalapeno and smoked chipotle notes On the palate it is rich-textured, intense and spicy, with a distinctive herbal, minty, wintergreen element From two vineyards which experience hot, sunny days and cold nights during the growing season, leading to an extraordinarily expressive, characterful wine
Colterenzio Pinot Nero DOC 2024 75cl
£18.74
Brilliant medium ruby with a fresh, fruity nose, aromatic with hints of red currants and black cherry; medium-bodied, round with soft tannins and ripe berry flavours supported by refreshing palate-lifting acidity A stylish and elegant wine rather than full-bodied and muscular
Pizzini Wines Verduzzo 2024 75cl
£17.39
The nose displays complex aromas of cinnamon spiced apple and soft herbal notes, complemented by ripe tropical fruits, pear, white peach and toasty nutty characters The palate is soft and round The wine has mouth filling texture and nicely balanced acidity with flavours of ripe pear, toasted almonds, spices and fleshy ripe peach The length on this Northern Italian variety lingers with soft vanilla notes from the oak
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
Pikes Traditionale Riesling 2024 75cl
£16.49
Pikes make one of the world s finest, most classic dry Rieslings in the Clare Valley: renowned as a prime location for this variety In pursuit of natural purity and finesse, 100% free-run juice (no pressing) is used for this top-quality wine Traditionale is vivid, bright and aromatic, and seems to leap out of the glass with fragrant white floral and kaffir lime character Full of citrus and lime on the palate, it is intense and concentrated, with mouth-watering acidity to keep everything in check The lingering finish is beautifully-balanced
Casa Brancaia Rose 2024 75cl
£18.91
Elegant rose, bursting with wild strawberries, rhubarb and a tangy squirt of tangerine
Aubert and Mathieu Eugenie, Minervois 2024 75cl
£16.07
A seductive mulberry-glistening, sweet-char charmer of a wine Strong, pliable tannins tucked so deep into the dark-velvet fruit that it's almost impossible to detect them Lavish expansion of cassis and purple-pink olives Juicy, Juicy, Juicy
Azienda Agricola Negro Birbet Brachetto 75cl NV
£19.92
Cherry red with violet highlight Persistent creamy foam Very aromatic fragrance of strawberry, raspberry and blackberry Harmonic taste with good acidity
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