Gusbourne Blanc de Noirs 2020 75cl
£57.31
Light golden in colour with a delicate mousse and a vibrant nose showing orchard fruits, stone fruits and orange zest, with floral notes of fresh violet On the palate the wine feels generous and rounded with red cherry, ripe strawberry and red apple, alongside a darker, slatey mineral character, notes of freshly baked pastry and sweet spices, leading to a complex, long finish
Numanthia Numanthia 2020 75cl
£51.86
The brainchild of Marcos Eguren (Sierra Cantabria), Numanthia was the first of its kind! A powerhouse wine from the ancient pre-phylloxera vines of the Toro region, it boasts rich cherry fruit with undertones of spice and tobacco On the palate it is firm, with an incredible structure and persistent length Like all of Marcos creations it will develop even further over the next 10-15 years
Bertani Recioto della Valpolicella Valpantena 50cl 2024 50cl
£30.38
Classical notes of plum, cherry and raspberries accompanied by spices, vanilla and cocoa In the mouth this is intense, full and opulent through to the lingering finish
Jean-Michel Gaunoux Pommard Les Perrieres 2018 75cl
£50.89
Vibrantly bright, with a touch of mahogany The nose is generous in its complexity with fine and elegant red berry fruits and hints of earthy spices The palate is medium bodied, soft, juicy and lengthy showing piercing strawberry and cherry fruits layered over a carpet of mushrooms, strawberry leaf and forest floor complexity The finish is firm, clean and long
Wynns John Riddoch Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 75cl
£105.18
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
Maillard Pere et Fils Corton Blanc Grand Cru 2023 75cl
£101.76
Top-tier white Burgundy, full of vanilla, cream, macadamia and toasted almonds, with a scattering of spice and a wagonload of tropical fruit in the mouth
Saumaize-Michelin Pouilly-Fuisse Premier Cru Clos sur la Roche 2023 75cl
£46.01
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
Louis M Martini Monte Rosso Gnarly Vine Zinfandel 2019 75cl
£75.37
From one of California's Grand Cru vineyards, it starts with the intense aromas of rich blackberry, blackcurrant and pepper aromas, the palate has striking power and breadth This leads to a sweep of dark fruit flavours of blackberry, plum, blackcurrant The fine tannins and outstanding balance of power create a wine of poise and elegance
Chateau d'Issan Blason d'Issan, Margaux 2019 75cl
£41.14
This has lovely, fragrant raspberry fruit and leaf aromas, opening up to wonderful savoury complexity and impressive concentration Delicious, succulent, quite powerful yet silky-textured, this is a beautiful Margaux to enjoy now and over the next five years or longer The Blason d'Issan label was introduced by Chateau d'Issan from 1995 onwards to enable greater selection amongst the property's vines growing in the Margaux appellation area Fruit from the younger vines is used to produce this wine, which respects the identity of its terroir, while offering a tasty round fruitiness, which can be enjoyed earlier than the 'grand vin' It is aged in barrels for 14 to 16 months, one third of which are new
Bertani Amarone Valpantena DOCG 2022 75cl
£45.17
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