Sauska Cabernet Franc Siklos 2020 75cl
£22.64
This is a fantastically classy Cabernet Franc, more than a little reminiscent of Chateau Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe It displays rich yet refined aromas of tobacco and oriental spices: cardamom, clove, and a touch of cinnamon Ripe red and black berries come through on the palate, balanced with wonderful freshness and incredibly silky tannins A truly fine wine
Joseph Drouhin Macon-Lugny Les Crays 2024 75cl
£22.85
The Drouhin collection includes some seriously fine - and expensive - wines, however this delicious Macon illustrates the family's commitment to quality, even at very affordable prices It has lovely, ripe, juicy pear fruit character; fresh yet soft, extremely easy to enjoy - a superbly well-made wine
Omina Romana Cesanese 2020 75cl
£28.03
A wine with masses of character: deep, musky notes intertwine with black truffle, toasted oak, roast chestnut and mushroom It has a succulent, rounded and mellow texture, with mature tannin and lovely balance The signature red variety of the Lazio region, Cesanese is noted for ripening extremely late in the season, and requires careful handling Despite being very traditional for the area, a wine made from 100% Cesanese cannot be labelled as Roma DOC, so this is a Lazio IGP
Anselmi Capitel Croce IGT 2023 75cl
£21.84
Outstanding The wine exhibits a straw colour and subtle vanillin and spice aromas are noticeable in the aromatics, a creamy texture, admirable finesse and complexity and a surprisingly fat concentration and length
Frescobaldi Tenuta Frescobaldi Castiglioni 2023 75cl
£23.58
Beautiful, bright ruby-red colour with tinges of purple The nose reveals fruity notes of cherry, blackberry, blueberry and mulberry Equally marvellous are the spiced notes of cinnamon and star anise and light hints of black pepper More general tertiary and toasted notes then emerge It is soft and enveloping on the palate The tannins are resolved The finish is long and persistent
Domaine Brusset Rasteau 'La Bastide' 2023 75cl
£21.83
Exceptionally intense nose of fresh raspberries and black pepper: a really gorgeous aromatic expression of Grenache, with sumptuous silkiness from the Syrah The Mourvedre adds structure and satisfying richness The texture is succulent, with super-refined tannins, and the flavour is distinctive and beautifully expressive Long, liquorice flavours on the finish Simply delicious!
Erich Machherndl Gruner Veltliner Smaragd Kollmutz Organic 2024 75cl
£21.47
Smaragd (Emerald) is the denomination of the best and most precious Wachau wines This Gruner has camomile and straw aromas with a rich and round palate yet the finish is crisp and refreshing Absolutely stunning wine
Santadi Villa di Chiesa Vermentino/Chardonnay 2024 75cl
£25.08
The deep straw yellow colour of the wine is matched by its richness on the palate Complex and full it mixes the aromatic qualities of Vermentino with the spiciness of the new oak Balanced by good acidity the wine is excellent
Knipser Pinot Noir Blauer Spatburgunder 2020 75cl
£21.73
With cherry and red berry aromas, this is a silky-textured Pinot Noir that has excellent freshness, structure and beautiful balance On the palate it shows appealing up-front raspberry and cherry fruit, but that's not all there is to it - the flavours progress to reveal complex hints of cigarbox and freshly-ground espresso This is the Knipser family's 'Estate' Pinot, composed from their vineyards around the village of Laumersheim
Planeta Mamertino DOC 2020 75cl
£24.80
Rich aromas of Christmas cake fruits, espresso, cocoa and sweet spices The palate is equally rich, with mouth-filling texture, cherry fruits and chocolate A softness to the finish that masks the pretty robust tannins This region s wines found fame in 289 BC, when Julius Caesar was supposed to have favoured them
Trimbach Riesling Reserve 2023 75cl
£26.96
Excellent every year, this showcases the particularly outstanding characteristics of the vintage Classically restrained aromas on the nose of lime, fennel and a touch of honey fresh from the comb Quite a lot of power and force on the palate, channelled into a wine of lean texture but amazing length and minerality Expect it to broaden in texture with age, and blossom with complex mineral, white peach, lemon aromas and flavours Wow!