Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino 2019 75cl
£48.79
Deep, rich, savoury aroma of wild cherries over a complex medley of dried Provencale herbs, peppery spice, frankincense, cocoa and dried fruits (cranberry and black cherry) Succulent and velvet-textured, it is beautifully-balanced with fruit and herby-spicy complexity This seems to have developed over recent months, and is ready to drink sooner than some reviewers predicted - delicious now and over the next 5-6 years
Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve 2017 75cl
£67.86
With a notably dark colour and concentrated black fruit character to match, the Tapestry Reserve unfurls in the glass to reveal deep, balsamic, soy sauce, earthy and spicy notes These add complexity to the gorgeously succulent black cherry fruit and leafy freshness On the palate, it is juicy yet lean, long and focused, with fabulous, fresh, natural acidity, and blackberries and blueberries coming out to play on the finish This sumptuous combination of Bordeaux varieties is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance made up of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc The wine is aged for 22 months in approximately 60% new French oak barrels
Chiara Boschis - E Pira Barolo Mosconi Organic 2019 75cl
£82.74
With a deep ruby colour and Nebbiolo's hallmark brick rim, and a nose of ripe, almost roasted, fruit, the 2019 shows off the concentration of this great vintage It's packed with ripe black cherry, dried cherry, milk chocolate, mushroom, prune and fig, and has powerful, chewy tannins There is masses of complexity here, but it will be better with at least a couple more years' bottle age If you're really impatient to try it now, slosh it vigorously into a decanter, and give it an hour to breathe At its best between 2026 and 2046 The Mosconi cru is a cool site - located at 370 metres elevation in Monteforte d Alba
Chateau La Gaffeliere Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe Magnum 2016 150cl
£260.94
This Premier Grand Cru Classe Saint Emilion is utterly beautiful: expressive, intense, perfumed and so silky-succulent It has fantastic harmony and balance, and wonderful texture to the tannins The Chateau La Gaffeliere vineyard is superbly-situated: oriented towards the south, and covering 25 hectares, 22 of which are in a single parcel between Chateaux Ausone and Pavie Hillsides are calcareous clay, while the lower slopes are more sandy
Chiara Boschis - E Pira Barolo Mosconi Organic 2018 75cl
£82.74
The 2018 Mosconi has an alluringly mature, delicate orangey brick colour The nose is an attractive, aromatic, spiced bouquet of frosted rosehips, strawberries and cream, violin rosin, burnt amber, and high church frankincense On the palate, it's soft, succulent and so ready, with lovely, lithe elegance and irresistibly silken texture It could keep a few years, but it's so utterly delicious now, why wait? Drink 2024-2030 The Mosconi cru is a cool site - located at 370 metres elevation in Monteforte d Alba
Matias Riccitelli 'Vineyard Selection', Lujan de Cuyo, Malbec 2021 75cl
£39.01
Concentrated and powerful with an opulent texture and notes of liquorice, dark chocolate and black fruits through to a long and beautifully rich finish
Ca'Rugate 'L'Eremita', Recioto della Valpolicella 2019 50cl
£37.51
A luscious and velvety textured wine full of raisined fruit flavours with a hint of sage complemented by a beautifully balanced sweetness
Hoffmann and Rathbone, East Sussex, Rose Reserve 2012 75cl
£61.33
A refreshing rose-gold sparkling rose with floral and fragrant aromas of plum, strawberry and peach blossom lead to a fruity palate of cherry and fig with a touch of spice on the finish
Hoffmann and Rathbone, East Sussex, Classic Cuvee 2015 75cl
£58.72
Vibrant and energetic with a satin mousse and rich aromas of sweet almond, hazelnut and raspberry through to a beautifully balanced palate full of finesse
Domaine Les Astrelles, Marsannay Sampagny 2021 75cl
£59.50
A silky, smooth Pinot Noir with great purity of fruit, vibrant notes of wild cherries, roses and a touch of spice on the finish
Senses Wines, Bodega Thieriot, Sonoma Coast, Pinot Noir 2021 75cl
£166.22
A smooth and silky Pinot Noir shimmering with aromas of pomegranate, kirsch, floral and mineral notes surrounding an opulent core of red-berried fruit
Simpsons Wine Estate, Kent, 'Flint Fields' Blanc de Noirs Brut 2020 75cl
£42.10
A rich and savoury sparkling wine with a luxurious, vanilla cream and fine pastry nose, complemented by flavours of fresh wild strawberry, toasted brioche and a rich finish
Michele Chiarlo, Cannubi, Barolo 2019 75cl
£105.56
Powerful and full flavoured, this classic Barolo Cru has baked fruits with hints of herbs, tobacco and leather through to a dry finish
Michel Gayot, Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly 2022 75cl
£81.58
Richly aromatic, with complex notes of white flowers, almond, beeswax leading to a delicate and creamy palate showing beautiful balance