San Pedro Kankana Syrah 2022 75cl
£63.29
This exceptional Syrah is from a single selected site in Chile's northernmost winemaking frontier, the exceptionally sunny yet unexpectedly cool-climate Elqui Valley The aromas are distinctively Elqui - explosively perfumed and spicy, with blueberries, black pepper and a hint of capsicum On the palate, it has extraordinarily sophisticated, deep, velvety texture, with super-fine yet mouthfilling tannins It's so sumptuous, and the finish lasts for minutes Sensational Syrah!
Domaine Chante Cigale Chateauneuf-du-Pape Organic 2023 75cl
£35.02
Deep ruby in colour, with a wonderful nose of spice and dark fruits - this is a real winter warmer The palate is rich and ripe with layers of fruit and spice supported by fine tannins
Domaine Chante Cigale Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2024 75cl
£31.04
Hauntingly fragrant, reminiscent of almond and peach blossom A full-bodied white with rich, ripe pear fruit that develops into floral and herby peachiness The palate is a wonderfully smooth, silky textured balance of dried apricot fruit and fresh appley acidity
Roquette and Cazes Xisto 2019 75cl
£80.53
The wine has a deep, almost opaque red colour and a nose of violets, cassis and black cherries On the palate the Xisto is remarkably elegant with a classic balance of fine ripe tannins and intense mouth filling fruit Although delicious now, Xisto will age well for the next 10 to 15 years
Knipser Kalkmergel Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir) 2019 75cl
£31.36
This is an excellent Pinot Noir from vines grown on limestone-clay soil (= Kalkmergel), just like the great vineyards of Burgundy It has an inviting aroma of strawberries, with scents of the forest and a hint of complex, savoury gamey character On the palate, it offers a magical combination of featherlight texture with buckets of flavour and personality With beautiful balance, fantastic freshness and lovely length, this is 100% irresistibly delicious to drink right now, and over the next 3-4 years
Crasto Touriga Nacional 2020 75cl
£50.23
Crasto's varietal Touriga Nacional comes from two of Crasto's higher-altitude vineyards, averaging 300m elevation There is an array of individual plots, and the winemaking team can select those best-suited to the growing season: in warmer years, those facing north and east fare better, while in cooler conditions plots with southerly or westerly aspect are selected This has a classy, cool blueberry, black cherry fruit character with a seasoning of vanilla, white pepper and cream After a little time in the glass, glorious spiced lily, freesia and honeysuckle scents emerge The expressive aromas, succulent texture and fabulous purity and finesse make this really irresistible straight away But if by dint of some superhuman self-control you manage to keep some back, it will undoubtedly reward cellaring
Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 75cl
£120.25
This classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has an inviting nose of blackcurrant, black cherry and pomegranate, seasoned with fragrant wood and coconut notes There are juicy red berries on the full-bodied yet elegant palate, with ripe and integrated tannin Aged for 16 months in French and American oak casks, of which 48% are first-fill and 52 are used
Saumaize-Michelin Pouilly-Fuisse 2023 75cl
£32.00
If you want to know what Pouilly-Fuisse 'should' taste like, then look no further than Saumaize-Michelin A sniff brings to mind poached pears, creamy vanilla and juicy pineapples Take a sip, and you are instantly struck by the rounded, succulent and generous texture, with oak so subtly-integrated that you scarcely notice it Ripe orchard fruit, cashew butter and clotted cream complete the seamlessly sumptuous sensation Stellar!
Teso la Monja Almirez 2023 75cl
£31.85
Made from 100% Tinta de Toro, from vines aged between 16 and 65 years Intense cherry, it offers complex aromas of rich fruit, brandy, biscuit, coffee, plum and aniseed On the palate, it is creamy, rich, aromatic and very expressive The finish leaves a pleasant memory of lightly toasted notes