Quinta Do Crasto Colheita 2005 75cl
£40.19
Bright tawny in colour and with a deep complexity on the nose leading to elegant notes of honey, nuts, fresh spice and orange peel Full bodied on the palate with a complex structure of fine tannins in perfect harmony with the vibrant aroma profile and a very long finish Superb!
La Rioja Alta SA, 'Vina Arana', Rioja Gran Reserva 2016 75cl
£51.40
Refined, supple and polished, with an array of red and black fruits, coffee, caramel and cedar, through to a palate of beautiful balance and extraordinary length
Pinord Mas Blanc Estate, 'Mas Blanc +7', Priorat 2020 75cl
£36.88
Generous raisined plum fruit complemented by vanilla, chocolate and truffle, powerful and intense
J Chivite Family Estates Coleccion 125 Vino de Guarda Tinto 2019 75cl
£38.32
COLOUR: Pure, ruby red colour NOSE: Very intense and complex, black fruit, blackberry, cassis, chocolate, cedar, juniper PALATE: Dense and fleshy attack, great evolution of powerful and round tannins Very long aromatic persistence
Quinta Do Crasto Touriga Franca 2019 75cl
£43.90
Like Touriga Nacional, Franca is an emblematic variety of the Douro region, although it is usually part of a blend: wines made exclusively from it are extremely rare This is the newest addition to Crasto's single-variety wine collection, and it displays similar, suave, silky, succulent texture to the Touriga Nacional, with a more restrained, less extrovert personality It has similarly concentrated black and blue fruit character, while the floral and spice attributes are present as subtle seasonings There is nothing here to hinder immediate enjoyment, and yet it could also age beautifully
Alain Chavy Puligny-Montrachet 2022 75cl
£58.58
Alain Chavy's Puligny Montrachet is bursting with ripe tropical fruit characteristics, balanced by a concentrated limey acidity and lick of spicy oak
Morgenster The Reserve White 2022 75cl
£30.90
This distinguished blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon epitomises the heart and soil of the Morgenster Estate Notes of fresh citrus peel and almond are followed by deeper layers of gooseberry, grapefruit, white peach and quince A final floral hint of peach blossoms and honeysuckle perfectly rounds off the aromas Elegant and enticing, fresh acidity with the zestiness of lemon peel and grapefruit promises good ageing potential Delicious on its own, this versatile wine also pairs with seared tuna, goats cheese, oysters, grilled fish, sushi and pasta al pesto
Quinta Do Crasto Tinta Roriz 2018 75cl
£43.90
Vivid, deep expressive aromas of fresh cherry, vanilla, oak and spice, intense ripe fruit and notes of oak Juicy and vibrant in the mouth, with a suggestion of pleasant leafiness, backed up by deep, intense Morello cherry jam and black liquorice Starting big, rich and ripe, it gains finesse to a beautifully balanced, sustained finish It presents a massive, sense-filling, velvety, flavoursome impression that makes it hard to resist now; even though it has the concentration, structure and balance for extended cellaring
Planeta Didacus Chardonnay 2021 75cl
£70.76
Planeta's top, miniscule production Chardonnay 'Didacus' is a sensational wine: the equal of top vineyard sites in Burgundy or California, and yet with unmistakable Sicilian character Effusive nectarine, golden apple, grilled pineapple, clotted cream and toasted coconut aromas explode from the glass, and in the mouth it has an amazing, unctuous texture coupled to livewire acidity Absolutely astonishing stuff!
Senorio de San Vicente Rioja San Vicente 2020 75cl
£56.99
Described by Robert Parker as Rioja made in the image of a Chateau Margaux, where richness is combined with elegance," this is an exceptional and unique wine, made entirely from Tempranillo Peludo, which grows around the village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra 'Peludo' means 'hairy', and it is so-named because of the downy undersides of the leaves Unlike most Tempranillo, Peludo requires a long season to ripen, and produces unusually low yields The wine comes from a single vineyard called La Canoca, which sits at close to 600m elevation at the foot of the Sierra Cantabria mountains All these factors make producing it a risky business, and indeed in some years, the Eguren family has not produced any However, the risk is worth it due to its unforgettable intensity, complexity and ageability A sensational, must-try wine that is irresistible young yet capable of cellaring for many years
Ropiteau Freres, Savigny-Les-Beaune Rouge 2022 75cl
£46.02
An elegant and silky Pinot Noir, with an abundance of Morello cherry fruit, blackcurrant, raspberry and a touch of forest floor, refined tannins and a smooth finish
Bertani Amarone Valpantena DOCG 2021 75cl
£41.68
This wine comes from the hills of the Valpantena, the only "cru" subzone in the Valpolicella area Bertani's traditional devotion to producing Amarone is also found in this wine, a modern and balanced Amarone, but still authentic and rich in body New fermentation technology and drying methods give balance and elegance to the wine's exuberant fruity notes - blackberry flavour, hints of mint, sweet cherry and spicy notes Superb weight of fruit and a real purity come across in this dry style of Amarone, wonderful with food this is delcious Valpentena is the reason people should seek out Amarone
Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches Premier Cru 2020 75cl
£104.66
An exceptional wine, and an icon of Joseph Drouhin, who owns the majority of this highly-respected Premier Cru vineyard It shows intense, fresh Morello cherry, raspberry and blackberry aromas, evolving into complex hints of smoke, liquorice, pepper, tobacco, and freshly-turned earth Defined and precise on the palate, it is silky-textured, with beautiful length The refined tannins constrain the wine and give it shape, without drying the palate This will provide sublime enjoyment anywhere between five and 25 years of age (The wine, not the drinker) The Mouches in the name and on the label are Mouches a Miel - honeybees in local dialect - since this location was historically where beehives were situated