Humberto Canale Seleccion de Familia Cabernet Franc 2023 75cl
£23.68
"The wine is bright ruby in colour with purple hues On the nose this wine is bursting with and intense mix of ripe red berries combined with hints of spice, jam, honey and vanilla It is full bodied with rich jammy fruit flavours, soft tannins and a long finish"
Chateau de Villegeorge Haut-Medoc 2015 75cl
£24.08
This is a classic Left Bank claret, with lovely, intense black berry fruit, tinged with nuances of green leaves and tobacco, and just a hint of Medoc gravelliness On the palate, it is deliciously soft and succulent, with ripe, rounded tannin and hints of caramel and toasted oak Located on the boundary with Margaux, neigbouring Chateau Cantenac-Brown, Chateau de Villegeorge was purchased by Lucien Lurton in 1973, who eventually bequeathed it to his daughter Marie-Laure, who has been winemaker since 1986 Building on the quality afforded to the wines by the well-sited vineyard's deep gravel soils, the cellars have seen significant investment in recent years The winery has been recognised and certified as environmentally friendly by Terra Vitis since 2003
Trimbach Gewurztraminer 2022 75cl
£22.81
Finely balanced and very aromatic with notes of lychee, rose and ginger This is dry and with classic restraint, while at the same time expressing beautifully the variety's exotic and spicy character
Casa Valduga Terrior Chardonnay 2024 75cl
£21.65
Straw yellow,clear and bright, this wine shows lifted bright fruit characters of tropical fruits, like pineapple The wine is full bodied with the richness and palate weight of a classic Chardonnay
Teusner Wines Joshua GMS 2024 75cl
£22.63
A youthful and juicy 'Nouveau' style red wine drawing inspiration from the Rhone A blend of Grenache, Mataro (Mourvedre) and Shiraz, this wine is completely unoaked A mix of light and dark fresh ripe berried fruits, cured meats and lifted spice on the nose sets you up for mouthful of savoury and gamey flavour in the mouth
San Sisto San Sisto Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva 2021 75cl
£24.66
Made only in the best years, this Reserve is made from a careful selection of the best grapes from the San Sisto vineyard and is the result of an expert wine making and barrique ageing process An extremely long lasting wine displaying its characteristic best after a few years in the bottle Intense yellow with golden highlights, it releases a fruity bouquet, elegantly integrated with pleasant creamy sensations Its citrus, liquorice and mineral notes and full body adapt very well to an expert use of wood, which never overwhelms but simply adds complexity
Bodegas Martin Codax Espumoso Albarino 75cl NV
£24.76
The apperance is bright, clean and with golden reflections Citric and fruity (green apple) nose, with an important balsamic note (aromatic herbs…) The varietal aromas are perfectly balanced with the lees and bakery notes created during the aging On the palate, the creaminess from the lees is prominent and it has a living bubble which is very well integrated, providing it with freshness and persistence
Pierre-Marie Chermette Fleurie 2024 75cl
£23.20
Shiny crimson with deep purple tints The nose is delicate and floral, full-blown rose, peony, violet The silky tannins give suppleness, delicacy and elegance to the palate Really flavourful Over and above red fruit, you will find notes of toast and undergrowth with an end that is often peppery
Vina San Pedro Sideral 2023 75cl
£27.62
The aromas are ripe, inviting and complex: black cherry, blackcurrant, roasted red pepper, worcesterberry and treacle In the mouth, it is rich and soft, with rounded, velvety tannins and lovely juicy fruit character A superbly well-balanced and well-rounded wine, this is ever so easy to enjoy It is composed of an historic blend of Bordeaux grape varieties, and the fruit was grown in the high quality Andean Cachapoal Valley sub-region of the larger Rapel Valley
Gramona La Cuvee Aliances Organic 2022 75cl
£27.36
A superbly elegant sparkling wine, with complex yet vibrant notes of peach, apricot, golden apple, lemon peel, blanched almond and meadow flowers Upon taking a sip, the first impression is of well-rounded, supple texture, offset by fine crispness and a creamy mousse The lingering impression reflects the nose: citrus, apple, almond Very refreshing, long finish Made from fruit grown biodynamically in the Gramona family's own vineyards, and those of Aliances per la Terra, a pro-biodynamic association led by Gramona in the Penedes region
Graham's Late Bottled Vintage 2020 75cl
£22.62
Ruby-coloured port, brimming with the fragrance of dark fruit such as blackcurrant and black plum, all freshened by a lasting whiff of mint
Russiz Superiore Pinot Bianco, Collio 2023 75cl
£25.21
This has an irresistibly generous aroma, spilling over with ripe peaches and pears Fabulous on the palate, with flavours and texure that are full and rich while also fresh and balanced The finish is really long Sheer quality - love it
Domaine Brusset Gigondas 'Tradition' 2024 75cl
£23.47
Wonderfully genuine, just-picked raspberries and crushed black pepper aromas enveloped by a mouthwatering yeastiness, like baking bread Really fresh in the mouth, with raspberry and black cherry flavours, although the youthful tannin and crisp acidity suggest pomegranate or cranberry This is SUCH a vibrant wine: if you order a few bottles, it would be a shame not to enjoy some of them immediately for their wonderful freshness and crystal clear sense of place However, it will have no problem ageing 4-5 years, and probably longer Outstanding value
Fontanafredda Marne Brune Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC 2022 75cl
£24.70
Nebbiolo Mare Brune stands out for its ruby red colour which varies in intensity depending on the vintage Subsequently, this wine shows an exquisite fragrance on the nose with a floral bouquet and hints of wild fruit The palate has a strong personality and dry notes reminiscent of almonds
Bodegas Verum Ulterior Albillo Real Parcel 7 and 9 Organic 2020 75cl
£21.00
Pale golden colour Complex aromas of cooking apple combined with toasted nuts and oatmeal biscuits, with a slight waxy character Good, rich, rounded character in the mouth, with more of that apple fruit character and an impression of blanched almonds, all held together well by finely-balanced acidity This is reminiscent of Vintage Champagne (without the bubbles) with a touch of Manzanilla Superb, complex and fascinating wine