Sartori Amarone Classico DOCG 2020 75cl
£33.44
Ruby in colour; ripe fruit aromas, with notes of blackcurrant, raspberry, and dried herbs; full bodied on the palate with rich fruit flavours, bright acidity, and a lingering finish
Bodega Maranones Pena Caballera Tinto 2022 75cl
£44.70
It is the expression of the Garnacha from the point of view of the floral, the acidity, the length, the finesse, the delicacy, the elegance of the wine
Swinney Farvie Mourvedre 2023 75cl
£76.20
Owner Matt Swinney and winemaker Rob Mann's ambition here is to produce a Bandol-inspired Mourvedre that displays the variety's splendid qualities This has fabulous, deep richness lent grace by a lovely, lilting spice and floral lift The palate has substance and texture, with layers of silky tannins, and yet a cleansing sense of lightness, delicacy and pin-point precision A wine of entrancing contrast, complexity and fidelity to its vineyard origins, the oak influence subtly fills out the corners without dominating its personality You can enjoy this immediately (decanting recommended), or it will age gracefully for many years
Susana Balbo BenMarco Expresivo 2022 75cl
£32.20
The high altitude region of Gualtallary is recognized for its calcareous alluvial soils As a result, BenMarco Expresivo is a lineal, fresh wine, with aromas of blackberries, pepper tree and violets It stands out for its mineral notes, balanced natural acidity and firm tannins Great aging potential
Swinney Farvie Grenache 2023 75cl
£76.45
This smells very like fine red Burgundy, with rosehip and red cherry character on the nose In keeping with all 'even' vintages to date, 2022 was a warmer year, and this shows in the relative richness of texture - super-supple, refined, with subtle, integrated acidity and an extra layer of sophistication It has potentially a long life ahead of it, but it s pretty much irresistible already People told Matt Swinney that he was insane when he planted Grenache in the Frankland River region The 'Albany Doctor' wind blows along the river valley direct from the Southern Ocean, meaning that summertime afternoons and evenings can be distinctly chilly Combined with reliable sunshine, this promotes the long, slow ripening shared by many of the world's finest wine regions Was Matt right? Does the Grenache ripen? Absolutely, and reliably so: under cool but dry and sunny conditions, and helped by the impoverished ironstone gravel soils, well-drained hilltop sites and established bush vines Farvie Grenache is the result of a ridiculously painstaking selection effort, involving visiting each vine three times to pick out the fruit that has reached the 'sweet spot' of optimal ripeness - neither too exposed to the sun, nor too shaded
D Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz Magnum 2020 150cl
£82.30
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
Chateau Gassier Gassier Organic, Cotes de Provence 2024 150cl
£37.46
Appearance : Clear rose with peach shades Nose : A great aromatic complexity on floral aromas (yellow flower, acacia, white, hawthorn) White fruits (wildpear, grapevine) and exotic fruits aromas (banana, Pisang, Lilin) Spices scents (cumin, nutmeg) Palate : This wine is round, sweet and suave, full of white fruits and spices The finish is all sweetness and vivacity
Frescobaldi Pomino Benefizio 2023 75cl
£37.88
Extreme elegance Its shiny straw-yellow colour with hints of gold is an introduction to a magnificent structure Its bouquet spans from fruity, to floral, to spicy, ending with delicate tertiary notes The initial hints of citrus fruits that bring to mind candied orange peel and pink grapefruit, blend in with a tropical one of pineapple The floral notes that subsequently emerge bring to mind acacia, mimosa and magnolia Progression of vanilla, cinnamon, roasted hazelnut Creamy and sapid side
Domaine Ferret Pouilly-Fuisse Magnum 2022 150cl
£117.65
Fresh, vibrant, almost Champagne-like aroma of green fruit and cream Taut and lean: the flavour doesn't hit you all at once, but rather eases its way across the palate in a controlled, tight, slow release This has fabulous tension and sustain on the finish - really, really classy
Chateau Talbot Connetable de Talbot, Saint-Julien 2021 75cl
£41.77
"Very appealing in the glass, this is a seductive, pure, very expressive wine The nose mingles white-fleshed cherries, lilies and wild roses, underscored by a more exotic hint of pink grapefruit juice The palate is full-bodied and harmonious with plenty of depth, and a pleasant, appetizing finish A delightful wine that will make very enjoyable drinking Connetable Talbot appeared in the sixties; it is one of the oldest second wines of the Medoc Over the years, it has profited from all the care given to the vineyard and the increasingly severe selection at harvest Legend relates that the name of this imposing estate originates from Connetable Talbot, a famous English warrior, defeated at the battle of Castillon in 1453 Talbot is one of the Medoc's oldest estates, its glory never tainted Through the years, it has been fortunate enough to remain in good hands The owners are Nancy Bignon-Cordier and her family They are the fourth generation of Cordiers to manage this Saint-Julien fourth Classified Growth "
Frescobaldi Pomino Vinsanto Half Bottle 2018 37.5cl
£50.58
Amber-yellow in colour with golden reflections, Pomino Vinsanto is a wine with a very intense array of aromas Hints of nuts and dried fruits, such as walnut, hazelnut, almond, apricot, raisin and fig, are the first to appear These make way for a crescendo of sensations, starting with notes of sweet honey and vanilla and veering towards roasted coffee and ginger bread On the palate, its freshness and sweet taste balance out beautifully The finish is very long and warm
Colterenzio Lafoa Chardonnay 2023 75cl
£38.46
Pale yellow with glints of green, nutty on the nose with a hint of exotic fruits such as mango and honeydew melon over a discreet aroma of oak Full and broad on the palate, its richness is cut by firm acidity