Thierry Drouin, Macon-Bussieres Le Vieux Puits 2023 75cl
£21.83
Elegant and pure, with rich aromas of vanilla, pear and pineapple, complemented by white floral notes through to a citrussy finish All the charm of a great Macon
Quinta Do Crasto Douro Old Vines Reserva 2022 75cl
£28.26
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 straightforward, 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 25 or even 10 years, as it has both the guts and the balance to gain even more complexity with time.
Alain Chavy Bourgogne Blanc 2022 75cl
£20.71
Tantalising aromas of buttered toast and Champagne lead into a beautifully-balanced, creamy palate of poached pears offset by fine, lean acidity With a perfectly-judged balance between richness and freshness, this offers as much drinking pleasure as many a white Burgundy at double the price A really classy wine that beautifully expresses a sense of place
Chateau Lamothe-Bouscaut Pessac-Leognan 2020 75cl
£23.34
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
Stargazer Riesling 2024 75cl
£29.20
One of Australia's top premium producers This Riesling is made in minute quantities (less than 4000 produced) Quartz-green in colour Crammed with vibrant Cox's Orange apple and lemon pith notes on the nose, as well as lifted jasmine and crystallised ginger aromatics The palate's bright acidity and river stone flavours are balanced with a gentle fruit sweetness and talc-like texture
Vina VIK, Omega, Millahue, Valle de Cachapoal, Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 75cl
£29.63
A charming blend with notes of ripe dark fruits, strawberry and a hint of spice, enveloping the complex and perfectly balanced palate with subtle, rounded tannins and a pleasant, unforgettable finish
Creation Wines, Walker Bay, Pinot Noir 2020 75cl
£27.31
An intensely fragrant and silky smooth Pinot Noir, where the melange of red berries and a whiff of wood spice are complemented by earthy mushroom
Creation Wines, Walker Bay, Syrah Grenache 2021 75cl
£26.51
A plush Syrah Grenache blend with intense flavours of ripe plum, black pepper, tapenade and umami
Ixsir Grande Reserve White 2023 75cl
£22.18
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!
Creation Wines, Cape South Coast, Chardonnay 2023 75cl
£24.96
A chic, cool-climate Chardonnay, with glorious layers of sun kissed pear and peach enhanced by fresh minerality and hints of spice Full of finesse and elegance
Trimbach Gewurztraminer 2020 75cl
£20.56
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
Frescobaldi Nipozzano Vecchie Viti 2021 75cl
£24.70
A radiant ruby-red colour Among the main descriptors, fruity notes begin with red and black berries, including raspberry, wild strawberry, black cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry These are supported by sweet vanilla and rounded off with balsamic notes, pepper and cinnamon The palate is well-rounded and sumptuously elegant; the alcohol and acidic content balance out perfectly The after-taste is fruity with a hint of juniper berry The mineral finish is long and juicy
Meinert White Merlot 'The Italian Job' 2020 75cl
£26.65
This is an utterly delicious white that tastes very much like barrel-fermented Chardonnay - perhaps from Burgundy It is rich and sumptuous, with creme anglaise, pineapple, butter and delicate wood character Intense, with a sustained, flavoursome finish The wine's story makes it even more fascinating When visiting friends in Zurich, Martin Meinert was introduced to a white wine made with Merlot grapes from Ticino - the southern, Italian, part of Switzerland He loved it so much that he resolved to make one himself, with fantastic results (How to make a white wine with black grapes? Press promptly, and keep the juice and the skins separate to prevent the latter from tinting the former)
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.
Saint Clair, 'Wairau Reserve', Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc 2023 75cl
£25.72
Intense herbaceous, passion fruit and mineral flavours, richly textured with a long and saline lingering finish Benchmark Marlborough Sauvignon
Paringa Estate 'Peninsula', Mornington Peninsula, Shiraz 2021 75cl
£27.06
A subtle hint of violets and herbs laces the warm mint chocolate and black pepper core A wonderfully enticing and silky cool climate Shiraz