Chateau Lamothe-Bouscaut Pessac-Leognan Blanc 2018 75cl
£32.36
A beautifully sumptuous, refined white Bordeaux Wonderfully complex mix of toasty oak with gorgeous, honeyed, rich-textured palate, beautifully balanced with fresh acidity Every bit as classy as the red from this estate - delicious Situated in Cadaujac, 200 metres from Chateau Bouscaut, Chateau Lamothe-Bouscaut is an old wine estate owned by Sophie Lurton and Laurent Cogombles The house dates back to the 12th Century Only one of Lamothe-Bouscaut's nine hectares is planted to white grape vines, of which around 70% are Sauvignon Blanc and 30% are Semillon The vineyards are sustainably managed, and pruning is carried out by hand by 5 vineyard workers devoted to this small estate
Costa d'Amalfi Furore Bianco 75cl
£43.31
£46.25
Costa d'Amalfi Furore Bianco is straw yellow in colour. The aroma is of delicate fruit reminiscent of the unmistakable Mediterranean scents. The flavour is pervasive and balanced, with a good level of acidity supporting the freshness and aromas of the wine.
Chateau Cantenac Brown 3eme Cru Classe, Margaux 2018 75cl
£84.01
An elegant and opulent Margaux with lovely dark chocolate and cedar notes on the palate, textured and intensely flavoured
Champagne Bernard Remy Brut Rose NV 75cl
£39.65
Lovely deep salmon colour, this elegant rose Champagne displays refreshing strawberry flavours with a deliciously clean and zesty finish
Champagne Perrier-Jouet, Grand Brut NV 75cl
£68.68
Biscuity and yeasty notes with clean, soft, creamy fruit, excellent intensity and a lingering finish Elegant and balanced
Lismore, Western Cape, Syrah 2020 75cl
£39.64
Dense and smoky black olives, beautifully concentrated with lovely finesse and elegance The epitome of fine Syrah
Kershaw Wines, 'GPS Series', Lower Duivenhoks River, Chardonnay 2018 75cl
£49.21
Fresh and intense, with complex notes of orange peel, peach and grapefruit layered with lemon cream biscuits through to a long mineral finish
Gobillard Champagne Brut Rose 75cl NV
£32.66
The juicy, red summer fruits on the nose are followed on by ripe strawberry and cherry notes on the palate The soft mousse compliments beautifully and carries the delicious flavours through to a stylish finish
Planeta Didacus Chardonnay 2020 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!
Patricius Aszu 6 Puttonyos 50cl 2017 50cl
£43.84
6 puttonyos are only made in exceptional vintages and from 1st Class Growths vineyards It is typically a more intense, complex, noble and sweeter style than 5 puttonyos The Tokaji Aszu Patricius 6-Puttonyos has a dense exotic and spicy bouquet with apricot jam and marmalade notes The palate is medium-bodied with a fresh, vibrant marmalade and quince entry and honeyed finish It feels long in the mouth with a hint of spice This is drinking beautifully
Gramona Innoble Cuvee 318 Corpinnat 75cl NV
£35.92
This is a delicious as well as fantastically intricate and complex sparkling wine, with nuances of pine forest and spice above fragrant homemade apple pie character Made from 100% Xarel·lo, the most highly-prized grape for sparkling Penedes wine, this is a departure from Gramona's usual vintage-specific theme, in that three successive harvests are matured in barrels before being combined and then lees-aged for 55 months to bring out its full potential complexity and texture Astonishing stuff!
D Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz Magnum 2019 150cl
£77.83
The heady aroma is both powerful and pretty with notes of fennel, purple flowers and blossom mingling with ripe, varietal purple fruits and black pepper The oak is hardly evident which allows fruit and soil complexities to emerge with edges of rhubarb and red mulberry and savoury characters of dried herbs, game and spice The palate opens with anise, black pepper, graphite and restrained dark cherries before it gives way to seductive mulberry, plum, liquorice and spice It has great power, depth and length with very vibrant, gritty fruit tannins providing immense structure Notes of anise and spice linger for a long time after the last sip The Dead Arm 2008 strikes a rare balance of power, complexity and finesse with impressive structure that will reward those with patience to cellar it
Trapiche Iscay Syrah Viognier 2019 75cl
£31.18
"Intense aromas of damson, black cherry, woodsmoke and fine oak In the mouth, it is intensely-flavoured with soft, plushy, velvet texture The aromas and flavours are very northern Rhone valley, while the texture is reminiscent of old vine Barossa Shiraz With exposure to air, the Viognier's apricot and honeysuckle lift add further complexity Fabulous, long finish, with perfume, spice and oak mingling beautifully Sophisticated, classy and gorgeous Drink now and over the next 5+ years" - Tom King, Fine Wine Manager
Susana Balbo Brioso Cabernets, Malbec and Petit Verdot 2020 75cl
£30.11
Deep, bright ruby red color Aromas of dark berries, spices and notes of tomato leaves, contributed mainly by the two Cabernets (Sauvignon and Franc) The fruity aromas continue in the mouth, followed by excellent tension due to its natural acidity The other varieties provide texture and roundness to the blend It has an elegant and lingering finish This wine has great ageing potential and can be stored for up to 20 years
Russiz Superiore Col Disore, Collio 2017 75cl
£38.74
With a greenish-golden colour, this exudes lavish aromas of ripe pineapple, coconut cream, golden apples, maple syrup, fresh honeycomb, cinnamon and nutmeg It has a gorgeously rich and decadent texture, with flavours of ripe peaches, almond, vanilla, aniseed, banoffee pie and pineapple If you treat it a bit like a red, and decant it, it gets even better It is a traditional blend of varieties grown on the hills of Collio, on the Italian side of the border with Slovenia What a wine!
Wynns John Riddoch Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 75cl
£98.98
A selection of less than the top 1% of Wynns Cabernet Sauvignon production, and only made in top years, the John Riddoch Limited Release has a deep, dense colour, and pure, fragrant, concentrated aromas of blackcurrant fruit with suggestions of eucaluptus and baked earth With super-refined texture on the palate, it has fabulous succulence and easiness, with only a hint of 'edge' to the tannin - although there is nothing to get in the way of enjoying this immediately This has the precision and sophistication of the most premium echelons of Bordeaux, however its silky finesse brings Burgundy to mind Essentially, it is itself: a fabulous wine that testifies eloquently to its vineyard origin, and to the expert hand that raised and fashioned it While this will impress straight away, it could also be cellared for 15 years or longer