Quinta Do Crasto Old Vines Reserva Half Bottle 2022 37.5cl
£15.54
Hugely complex, this wine has concentrated aromas and flavours, married to wonderful freshness It is lively and juicy - like biting into a just-ripe cherry that bursts in your mouth - and yet is far from straighforward, with intriguing nuances of spices, Mediterranean herbs, olives and well-integrated oak This is irresistible now - and even better if you decant it first - but if you can, keep some bottles back for 257or even 10 years, as it has both the guts and the balance to gain even more complexity with time
Kuzubağ, Denizli, Okuzgozu 2021 75cl
£19.79
Full bodied with ripe blackberry and black mulberry aromas accompanied by distinct dark chocolate and smoky touches
Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant 2023 75cl
£19.49
"In 1954, the village council of Chateauneuf-du-Pape was quite perturbed and apprehensive that flying saucers of 'flying cigars' might do damage to their vineyards, were they to land therein So, right-thinking men all, they passed an ordinance prohibiting the landing of flying saucers or flying cigars in their vineyards The ordinance further states that any flying saucers or flying cigars that did land were to be taken immediately to the pound" Thus reads the label of 'Le Cigare Volant', the inspiration of the original 'Rhone Ranger', Randall Grahm A fabulously delicious red from California's Central Coast - Just one sip teleports you to the southern Rhone valley Fragrant, perfumed aroma of just-picked fresh strawberries Full of flavour, with a delicious combination of juicy richness and super-soft tannins Very moreish Can it really be this irresistible without some kind of mind control? 52% Grenache, 35% Cinsault and 13% Syrah
Cannonball Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 75cl
£18.35
An exciting revival of a classic style It has the best characteristics of traditional California and old world Bordeaux Features aromatic tiers of ripe mulberry, spiced black tea and purple floral notes Ample at its core with flavors of cherry, chocolate and roasted hazelnut, all contributing to tremendous depth, leading to a long and unstinting finish Pairs beautifully with lamb chops, roasted duck, cassoulet, black and blue burger, grilled aubergine and aged Cheddar
Kozlović, Istria, Malvazija 2023 75cl
£19.14
A textured wine with floral aromas and flavours of peach zest and spicy tropical fruit
Sella and Mosca, Monteoro, Vermentino di Gallura Superiore 2023 75cl
£19.66
Expressive and captivating aromas of garden herbs, vibrant fruit and floral notes lead to a smooth palate, with considerable complexity enlivened by delicious mineral freshness
Creation Wines, Cape South Coast, Viognier 2023 75cl
£19.56
Joyful and vivacious Viognier with succulent peach complemented by the subtleties of ripe pear, in a deliciously refreshing, zesty and classic style
Akriotou, 'Orivatis Wild' Old Vine Savatiano, Sterea Ellada 2021 75cl
£18.47
A wildly expressive and complex wine, full of lemon, honeysuckle, peach, melon and buttery notes Textured and full-flavoured with a mineral note on the finish
Yering Station, Yarra Valley 'Village' Chardonnay 2023 75cl
£19.61
Cool-climate Chardonnay offering citrus, white peach and a touch of flint, with delicate oak complexity playing a supporting role to a citrus-fruit palate full of freshness
Yering Station, 'Village', Yarra Valley, Pinot Noir 2023 75cl
£19.61
An elegant and silky, cool-climate Pinot Noir with a perfume of spiced red berries, a pure core of cherry fruit and subtle savoury characters interwoven with red fruits
Teusner Wines The Dog Strangler Mataro 2022 75cl
£19.24
'The Dog Strangler' , translated from Estrangle-Chien, as it is known in parts of France The grape variety Mataro is also known as Mourvedre Rarely seen as a single varietal - this wine is a standout A lovely, deep, darkly impenetrable, purple/black colour Deep purple, good name for a band Blueberries, anise, smoked-meats, Asian spice, really lovely aromatics and evocative things happening in the glass Deliciously fleshy blue fruits, dark cherry, spice and licorice This has a really attractive dark fruit-weight and the tannins and acid work in tandem seamlessly to give the dark, slurpy fruit the structure and cut this wine requires
Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti 2023 75cl
£16.09
Rich ruby in colour, the Castiglioni Chianti offers appetising scents of blueberries, currants, dried cherries and vanilla pod It's a delicious, soft-textured, tangy, lip-smacking style of Chianti that draws you in for another sip Truly scrumptious
Cannonball Merlot 2021 75cl
£17.33
Crimson coloured, tempting all the senses, it has aromas of amaretto, fresh fig, with a hint of cherries and rich chocolate On the palate the structure is sophisticated, with wonderful concentration and an engaging finish of fresh cherries, chocolate and spiced cake
Susana Balbo Signature Rose 2022 75cl
£18.36
Elegant pale salmon pink color The nose displays a fine floral profile, with delicate hints of nuts On the mouth, its freshness and juicy acidity are in perfect combination with flavors of currants and strawberries It has very good balance and structure Due to its pleasant tension on the palate, it can be enjoyed by itself or with meals
Trapiche Perfiles Malbec Textura Fina 2022 75cl
£17.70
This demonstrates how Malbec responds to different soils in nearby vineyards - to be compared with Trapiche's Perfiles 'Calcareo' Grown on clay soil, this has lovely creamy damson flavours, beautiful velvety texture and lovely lingering finish
ArmAs, Aragatsotn, Karmrahyut Rose 2022 75cl
£18.95
A richly coloured rose with fragrant aromas of wild red berries and rose petals Refreshing and soft, with flavours of strawberry, cherry, antique rose and a touch of honey