Planeta Santa Cecilia 2021 75cl
£29.16
The nose shows pomegranate and liquorice, as well as strawberry and black cherry notes The texture on the palate is more elegant than previous vintages and will broaden over time, but delicious and fruity right now Lightness of touch on the finish, but still pure and enticing Excellent
Ixsir Grande Reserve Red 2017 75cl
£25.58
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!
Olifantsberg, Soul of the Mountain 'The Matriarch', Breedekloof 2020 75cl
£28.64
Alluring aromas of citrus peel, white blossom, spice and a delicious waxy character lead to a textured palate exquisitely balanced by a tangy freshness
Sierra Cantabria Rioja Reserva 2017 75cl
£24.52
This is an utterly awesome Reserva Rioja There is fabulous purity and intensity to the ripe cherry fruit, which mingles seamlessly with the fine oak A wine of marvellous hamony, polished texture and understated complexity that subtly fans out on the finish, gradually revealing tobacco, warm cedar, dry spice and light floral scents Dense, sweet and polished on the palate, it is a beautifully balanced wine with very fine tannins Utterly ready to drink now, it would also show pleasant evolution over the next five years
Sierra Cantabria Rioja Garnacha 2020 75cl
£20.41
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"
Louis M Martini Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 75cl
£21.59
The wine offers ripe flavours of blackcurrant and jammy black plum accented by notes of caramelised oak and sweet spice Currant and jammy black plum accented by notes of caramelised oak and sweet spice
Piattelli Vineyards, Cafayate, Grand Malbec 2022 75cl
£25.33
A rich and inky red with aromas of black fruits, cedar and a touch of violet Intense and smooth on the palate with an opulent and mouthfilling texture
Joseph Drouhin Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022 75cl
£22.36
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!
Joseph Drouhin Montagny 2022 75cl
£27.80
Montagny is a very interesting wine, with aromas of golden apple, almond and fern, and a delicate lemony note It gives a clear-cut, lively first impression, followed by a sense of satisfying roundness Long aftertaste, with appetizing flavors of fruit compote
Seresin Estate Organic Pinot Gris 2022 75cl
£20.33
Rich, vibrant and perfumed with classic cool climate Pinot Gris aromatics of ripe yellow pear and ginger spice The palate is plump and juicy, yet refined, elegant and dry
San Marzano 'Collezione Cinquanta', Vino Rosso d'Italia NV 75cl
£26.54
A big and fleshy wine full of chocolate and spice flavours, smooth and very long Quite delicious
Weingut Leitz Magic Mountain Riesling (Dry), Rheingau 2022 75cl
£20.65
This comes from Leitz's very finest - and steepest - vineyards The wine itself is far from steep: quite a bargain, in fact You get the amazing complexity that these vineyards have to give, with hints of clover honey, peach, mandarin orange, lime and elderflower In the mouth it is dry yet gentle and harmonious, and delicious to enjoy immediately
Trimbach Pinot Gris Reserve 2018 75cl
£20.88
The Trimbach family are masters of combining the natural richness of Pinot Gris with freshness and balance So this wine provides satisfying roundness and lushness, offset by tingly acidity and more than a hint of mineral character With fantastic complexity and length on the finish, this is delicious to drink now, as well as being capable of keeping
Lake Breeze 'Bernoota', Langhorne Creek, Shiraz Cabernet 2022 75cl
£21.80
A classically rich blend, voluptuous with juicy notes of cassis, blueberries, liquorice and eucalyptus
Alois Lageder, 'Versalto', Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Pinot Bianco 2023 75cl
£26.11
An aromatic Pinot Bianco, with fruity notes of pear, apple and peach layered with delicate mineral overtones Elegant and linear, with a fresh and lively finish