Bogle Family Vineyards Phantom 2021 75cl
£20.76
Petite Sirah 49% - Zinfandel 49% - Mourvedre 2% Three distinctive grape varieties that combine lush berry and fierce spice into this wine Deeply luscious and succulent blackberries, aromas of anise and sweet fig are embraced by touches of black pepper Subtle notes of cloves and vanilla emerge and complement the concentrated fruit character of the wine Bottle age will integrate the three unique varieties more, although we suspect most people won't wait to enjoy this wonderful wine! By the way, it gets even better with air, so we recommend decanting it
Meinert Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 75cl
£22.20
An utterly delicious, silky-soft, rounded, medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon The aromas are of juicy, ripe black cherries with barbecued green peppers and fine dark chocolate On the palate it shows excellent texture, with beautiful balance and integration of the flavours There is no hurry to drink this, but it's so irresistible, why would anyone want to wait?
Saint Clair, Origin, Marlborough, Pinot Noir 2022 75cl
£20.75
Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc showcases the precision and minerality that define New Zealand's most celebrated wine region.
This vintage captures vibrant citrus and tropical fruit notes with a distinctive herbaceous edge, delivering the complexity expected from a reserve-tier expression. Crisp acidity and a clean, lingering finish make it equally suited to aperitif sipping or pairing with seafood, goat cheese, and light poultry dishes.
A flavoursome Pinot Noir with ripe raspberry and black cherry fruits and vanilla and spice notes, all enhanced by a silky finish
San Marzano, Edda Lei Bianco, Salento 2022 75cl
£22.02
A very distinctive and complex wine with intriguing aromas of orange blossom and rosemary complemented by rich guava and peach with overlaying freshness Packs a punch of flavour
Chateau Lamothe-Bouscaut Pessac-Leognan 2020 75cl
£26.00
This is a real find - a beautifully restrained, classy Bordeaux Dark purple colour, with complex aromas of blackcurrant, mulberry, white pepper and vine leaves, and hints of savoury soy sauce and oyster shell In the mouth, there is impressive fruit concentration with gorgeously deep, succulent texture This is superb - it is drinking well already, and will continue to do so over the next decade or longer Situated in the village of Cadaujac, 200 metres from Chateau Bouscaut, Lamothe-Bouscaut is an old wine estate owned by Sophie Lurton and Laurent Cogombles The house dates back to the 12th Century The Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon vines grown on these deep, gravelly soils are on average 35 years old, and the vineyard is managed sustainably
Fowles Wine Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch Shiraz 2021 75cl
£25.08
This superb Shiraz smells invitingly of juicy ripe blackberries and black cherries, with slightly resinous, spicy, incense notes, toasted oak and raspberry jam In the mouth, it is irresistibly delicious, with gorgeously pronounced black fruit, black pepper and liquorice notes, alongside subtle, suave oak The tannins are beautifully rounded and velevety and there is fabulous freshness Tip top - Tom King, Fine Wine Manager
Ixsir Grande Reserve White 2023 75cl
£24.00
Made mainly from Viognier, grown in some of Lebanon's exceptionally high altitude vineyards, this fabulous wine has the refinement and class of a top Condrieu It has enticing aromas of honeysuckle, jasmine, white peach and citron The expressive character continues on the palate, as the wine walks the tightrope between lively vivacity on the one side and satisfying, rounded mellowness on the other Bravo!
Ixsir Grande Reserve Red 2017 75cl
£27.50
An intensely-flavoured red saturated with Mediterranean character and exuberant aromas of ripe fruits and spices Its concentrated palate has fine tannin texture and attractive lively black fruit, which lasts through to the long finish This delivers that elusive marriage of concentration and finesse found in Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe, Chateau Angelus - at less than one tenth of the price Supremely polished, and made with the assistance of Hubert de Bouard, of Angelus fame, it genuinely does bear more than a passing resemblance to its more famous, French cousin Stonking wine - highly recommended!
Bonterra The Roost Biodynamic Chardonnay 2022 75cl
£26.35
A lavish, out there, Californian Chardonnay, exhibiting ripe peach, pear and lemon curd character, together with unmistakable toasty oak notes It lazily gloop-gloops from the bottle, and its lavish, unctuous texture caresses and soothes the palate like extra virgin olive oil With the trend in recent years towards lean and austere Chardonnays, encountering one that readily displays its true colours is a rather refreshing change
Cantine Due Palme Serre Susumaniello 75cl
£21.26
£22.30
90+ POINTS - Robert Parker - A deep ruby red colour, with blue highlights and a bouquet of ripe red berries and blackberry jam.
On the palate is full bodied with a powerful structure.
Sierra Cantabria Rioja Garnacha 2020 75cl
£23.99
Elegant and beautifully balanced, this has black cherry, pomegranate, liquorice and spice flavours, seasoned with the most delicate touch of oak and Garnacha's natural delicate pepperiness From a single vineyard planted in 1927 in the village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, this is a comparatively rare varietal Garnacha from the Rioja Alta sub-region Rated 95/100 by James Suckling: "a phenomenal wine" and 92/100 by The Wine Advocate: "a great vintage of finesse, really spectacular and improving in the glass"
Peller Family Estates Ice Cuvee Sparkling 75cl NV
£27.28
This is made using the same method as Champagne, but there is one - very special - difference In Champagne, the final balancing is done by adding a small amount of sugar Here, Canadian icewine is used instead, which adds complexity instead of merely sweetness The result is wonderful - it has classic, Champagne-like yeasty character, alongside tantalising nectarine, honeysuckle and fresh papaya notes It is approachable, with the icewine balancing the acidity perfectly, and yet also a serious sparkling with complexity This really does pair beautifully with cake!
Joseph Drouhin Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022 75cl
£24.42
Consistently delicious AND good value - surely the Holy Grail of white Burgundy! Joseph Drouhin's winemaking genius really shows in this affordable wine, with creamy pear, almond croissant and stone fruit aromas and flavours, beautiful freshness, balance and elegance of texture Un vin miraculeux!
Bodegas Martin Codax Organistrum Albarino 2021 75cl
£21.94
Straw-yellow colour with intense green highlights Nose: High aromatic intensity with a first touch of freshness, caramel and cocoa which reminds of the oak influence in the wine Then the varietal fruit notes take place in a more ripe and soothing way: quince and apple compote Palate: Balanced and structured Round, full-bodied and powerful with a nice balanced acidity thanks to the batonnage, as well as spiced and long lasting
Dopff au Moulin, Alsace Cuvee Julien Brut, Cremant d'Alsace NV 75cl
£23.34
A dry and refreshing sparkling wine made by the traditional method with citrus and zesty flavours
Chateau de Rouanne, Vinsobres 2021 75cl
£25.09
Chateau de Rouanne Vinsobres showcases the southern Rhône's signature elegance. Dark fruit aromas, liquorice, blackberry, and tar, give way to a textured palate with subtle salinity and mineral grip.
The wine's depth and length make it ideal for pairing with game, rich stews, or aged cheeses. A refined expression of Grenache-based winemaking from this acclaimed appellation.