Swinney Farvie Syrah 2023 75cl
£76.40
The Swinney label wines represent the top 2% of the family's vineyard production, and Farvie is the utmost pinnacle - with only a few hundred cases made each year This is an awe-inspiring wine with cool-climate Syrah aromas and the ethereally sumptuous texture of Le Musigny The fruit of a very special vineyard site, painstaking viticulture ensures that the bunches are protected from direct exposure to the sun's rays, helping to ensure a wine of vibrancy and finesse Scents of wild blueberry, damson, clove, star anise, freesia,and white pepper greet the nose, while in the mouth, it is super-refined, intense and concentrated in flavour; with gorgeoust succulence of texture There is a sprinkling of powdery tannin - discernible but utterly delicate This harnonious wine is exceptional to drink already, and it should age effortlessly for 15 years or longer
Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2019 75cl
£112.15
Ruby-red colour with delicate garnet hues on the edge Fruity aromas, including blueberry, cherry and macerated black cherry, pervade the nose first However, the tertiary notes provided by the lengthy ageing are what stand out most here Cinnamon, tobacco, tealeaf, roasted coffee bean and, lastly, subtle hints of leather are the main descriptors Elegant spices, such as white pepper, cloves and cinnamon, round off the sensory journey The velvety, silky smooth tannins are mature and compact
La Spinetta Barolo Garretti 2021 75cl
£59.42
In appearance, this resembles Pinot Noir - transparent rosehip red On the nose, too, it is generous and immediately appealing, with elderberry fruit and delicately complex suggestions of rose petals, leather and tar In the mouth, it has a graceful, silky texture, with more of a spiced rose hip fruit character Just a nip of apple-skin tannin at the finish, that will soften over time, however there's nothing to stop immediate enjoyment of this lovely Barolo
Planeta Santa Cecilia Magnum 2021 150cl
£78.32
Deep and rich in colour, almost opaque with an intense nose of spice, chocolate and plums On the palate the wine is well balanced with ripe, spicy fruit and a savoury character The finish is long and tasty
Jaeger-Defaix Rully Blanc Premier Cru Rabource 2023 75cl
£35.81
A beautifully-crafted white Burgundy that tastes of fresh peaches and pears, seasoned with subtle oak and honey If you like Meursault, try this
Denner Dirt Worshiper 2021 75cl
£83.63
Powerful aromas of violets, blueberries, sarsaparilla, Kalamata olive and wild mint exude from the glass The midpalate is dripping with blackberry, hoisin, white pepper, Spanish chorizo and dark chocolate notes that evolve into a rich mouthfeel and stunningly long finish