Teusner Wines The Dog Strangler Mataro 2022 75cl
£21.18
'The Dog Strangler' , translated from Estrangle-Chien, as it is known in parts of France The grape variety Mataro is also known as Mourvedre Rarely seen as a single varietal - this wine is a standout A lovely, deep, darkly impenetrable, purple/black colour Deep purple, good name for a band Blueberries, anise, smoked-meats, Asian spice, really lovely aromatics and evocative things happening in the glass Deliciously fleshy blue fruits, dark cherry, spice and licorice This has a really attractive dark fruit-weight and the tannins and acid work in tandem seamlessly to give the dark, slurpy fruit the structure and cut this wine requires
D Arenberg The Galvo Garage Cabernet Blend 2018 75cl
£20.57
On the nose are lifted aromas of dark fruits, plums, mulberries with a hint of black cherries Fresh soil is also apparent, with an underlying note of exotic Indian spice The palate shows mulberries, black pepper and ripe plums, before a strong, lingering dark cherry spice meld with the more complex characters of quince paste, nutmeg and cinnamon
Humberto Canale Old Vine Semillon 2022 75cl
£20.17
"Beautiful, pale golden colour There's a hint of oak on the nose, with notes of coconut and soft vanilla, because 20% of the final blend was fermented in new oak There are intense fig, fresh melon and green apple flavours A very intense, elegant, soft and velvety wine with a long finish From vines planted in 1942 - the oldest plantation of Semillon in the whole of Patagonia "
Mosel Oak Aged Pinot Blanc - Tom Benz 75cl
£23.17
A great alternative for the more popular Riesling is Tom Benz Oak Aged Pinot Blanc.
With notes of pear, apple, and a faint hint of vanilla, this wine enthrals with its rich layers of flavour and creamy texture.
With grapes from meticulously maintained vineyards that reflect the distinctive Mosel terroir, this amazing oak-aged Pinot Blanc alludes to the painstaking attention to detail that goes into its creation.
Lake Breeze, Bernoota, Langhorne Creek, Shiraz Cabernet 2022 75cl
£22.10
A classically rich blend, voluptuous with juicy notes of cassis, blueberries, liquorice and eucalyptus
Gaia Wines, Agiorgitiko By Gaia, Nemea 2023 75cl
£21.58
A smooth and concentrated red packed with ripe red fruit flavours combined with dessicated coconut and herbal nuances through to a spicy finish
Lomond Wines, Phantom, Cape Agulhas, Pinot Noir 2021 75cl
£20.98
Fragrant aromas of rose petals and spice envelop notes of wild, red berried fruit and savoury notes through to a long, silky finish
Olifantsberg, Breedekloof, Pinotage 2021 75cl
£21.56
A beautifully crafted Pinotage showing ripe strawberry and cranberry fruit, elegant and silky
Frescobaldi Nipozzano Vecchie Viti 2021 75cl
£27.18
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
£28.12
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)
Angels and Cowboys Angels and Cowboys Rose 2023 75cl
£22.86
Angels and Cowboys Rose is classic 'Oeuil-de-Perdrix' ('partridge eye') style, meaning a delicate blush colour Aromas are minerally and ethereal with hints of grapefruit and spicy floral notes In taste, the wine is lively and racy with flavors of citrus blossoms and minerals On the palate, this rose displays vibrant acidity, with a full and silky mid palate, deliciously great length and just enough texture to enjoy with or without food
Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Joseph Drouhin 2023 75cl
£24.90
A wine full of charm: bright ruby colour and a nose rich with aromas of red fruit (raspberry, red currants, wild strawberry) On the palate, the wine is pleasant, fruity and refreshing, with light tannins and great elegance
Chateau Leoube Chateau Leoube Rouge Organic 2021 75cl
£26.70
This youthful red blend consists mainly of Syrah, with a complementary touch of grenache and cinsault , harmoniously gifting notes of both red and black fruits along with some classic syrah spice An elegant and incredibly balanced wine, its time in neutral oak barrels leaves velvety tannins and a superb silky mouthfeel A red to enjoy and appreciate all year round FOOD PAIRING : Charcuterie, red meats, barbecues and cheese boards SERVICE TEMPERATURE : 16 - 17 °C AGEING POTENTIAL : 5 to 7 years
Bodegas Verum Ulterior Mazuelo Parcela No4 Organic 2019 75cl
£23.21
Quite reminiscent of a Rioja Reserva, with distinct coconut oak character Full and rich, with ripe plummy fruit and deep, bass earth, dried herb and balsamic notes Highly recommended if you enjoy smooth, full-bodied wines like the Papale Oro, Unanime or Falernia Carmenere Gran Reserva
Planeta Serra Ferdinandea Bianco 2020 75cl
£27.50
Pale yellow, tinged with sea green, the Serra Ferdinandea Bianco has scents of flint, cut grass, Sicilian medlars and freshly harvested wheat On the palate, it is well-balanced between the freshness of the Sauvignon Blanc and the greater structure of the Grillo variety, with harmonious integration of the oak character Serra Ferdinandea is named after a volcanic island that existed for just a few months between July and November 1831, and despite its short lifespan, became the subject of lively territorial dispute between the Sicilians, the French and the British This wine is instead the result of Sicilian-French international collaboration, between the Planeta and Oddo families