Saumaize-Michelin Pouilly-Fuisse Premier Cru Clos sur la Roche 2024 75cl
£45.97
Fragrant white peach and floral aromas, with a powerful and concentrated palate Abundant peach, apple and ripe pear fruit surround its multi-faceted mineral core The finish continues the stony impression, with a distinct citrus tang
Planeta Eruzione 1614 Etna Riesling 2023 75cl
£40.86
Absolutely beautiful young Riesling aromas of peach, juicy mango and fresh papaya, alongside distinctive notes of Mount Etna alpine herbs The alluring scent makes taking a sip irresistible, and on the palate it's dry and crisp and yet not overly sharp Wonderfully soft-textured, with tangy mandarin orange and mango flavours Absolutely delicious! The history of Etna is studded with the volcanic eruptions which have shaped it The eruption (eruzione) of 1614 is legendary: lasting ten years and the longest ever recorded, it halted right on the edge of the vineyards of Sciaranuova A very evocative name for the Planeta Cru dell'Etna At the time of planting the vineyards, in keeping with their spirit of research, Planeta planted a small vineyard of Riesling - a variety which loves altitude and lava soils
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Merlot Reserve 2022 75cl
£36.32
This smells rich, ripe and toasty, with savoury herbs alongside sumptuous aromas of chocolate, butter fudge, figs and dates In the mouth, it is full-flavoured, with fragrant cedar, vanilla, and an extravagant, juicy texture There is a herbal element also, which provides fresh counterpoint to the expansive richness Packed with complexity, this is an amazing wine to drink immediately, and it shows promise of getting even better over the next few years
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2025 75cl
£36.89
Widely regarded as the benchmark for the Marlborough wine region, Cloudy Bay is the wine that made the world take New Zealand's Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc seriously - and still makes wine lovers swoon today Fresh and vibrant, with ripe lime and grapefruit flavours, shows lifted notes of elderflower, green lime zest, and stone fruit The palate is ripe, fine and succulent, offering zesty ripe citrus flavours coupled with an edge of minerality and sweet herbs A small barrel ferment component gives balancing flesh to the wine's crisp refreshing acidity A classic wine
Gramona Imperial Brut Organic 2019 75cl
£33.47
Complex aromas of apple and white peach, with notes of aniseed, fennel, freshly-baked bread and a subtle hint of citrus peel Beautifully-balanced in the mouth, with hints of fine patisserie, roasted nuts, toast, yeast and buttery character Generous, full and creamy in texture, with velvety-smooth bubbles Refreshing finish, on which vibrant white flower and fruit aromas are manifested
Pago de los Capellanes Reserva 2022 75cl
£44.04
From the clay and limestone soils of the high plateau of Pedrosa in the Ribera del Duero, this aromatic Tinto Fino (aka Tempranillo) wine is richly concentrated with mulberry and black cherry fruit aromas and flavours The wine includes 10% of Cabernet Sauvignon and has spent 18 months in French oak and was bottled unfiltered The nose has a fine complexity with tones of ripened fruit such as cherry, cassis and plum all harmonised by the wood and spice character (vanilla and cocoa) with undercurrents of liquorice The palate displays great balance with glossy, mature tannins and elegant fruit character that echoes the nose The finish is long and elegant
Frescobaldi Lamaione 2021 75cl
£70.84
The ruby-red colour with tinges of purple is intense and impenetrable The bouquet offers a wonderful array of aromas Fruit is the star of the show, with pervasive hints of blueberry balanced out by fresh balsamic and minty notes The fragrance of the fruit seems beautifully crisp Lamaione 2016 has a pleasant tannic attack when tasted The level of alcohol and freshness are perfectly balanced, and the finish is long and persistent
La Spinetta Barbaresco Bordini DOCG Magnum 2023 150cl
£120.91
On the palate it appears soft and enveloping, with a strong minerality that pleasantly blends with the tannins