Teusner Wines Albert Shiraz 2022 75cl
£35.54
Masses of black fruit on the nose, slightly resinous wild blackberry, star anise, menthol, concentrated beef stock and clove With a caressing, rounded texture, it is deep, rich, succulent and velvety Clearly made from beautifully ripe fruit, it has lovely freshness and balance Really, really delicious It could be cellared, but it's so irresistible, why wait?
Bodega Cerron La Calera del Escaramujo Monastrell 2022 75cl
£90.14
A wine that defies expectations, La Calera del Escaramujo has the finesse, balance and concentration of Grand Cru Burgundy With a glowing, vivid ruby colour, it has astonishing intensity and freshness of aroma The 2020 is readier to drink than the 2021, with riper fruit and complex, toasty, savoury and meaty characteristics It opens up to a lovely, sumptuous fruitiness, and a softer, plusher, more developed texture Truly lovely to drink already, it should keep going until 2030 at least It comes from a 167 hectare ungrafted Monastrell vineyard at 900-960m elevation, which had been abandoned for 20 years due to the difficult access and the complicated work involved in cultivating its steep slope In recognition of its outstanding potential, Juanjo and Carlos Cerdan began nursing its venerable vines back into production in 2011
San Pedro Kankana Syrah 2021 75cl
£63.37
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!
Chateau Lafite-Rothschild Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classe 2014 75cl
£610.67
Chateau Lafite Rothschild is the quintessence of Pauillac wine Elegant, refined and silken-textured, with a sense of understated concentration, restrained power and astonishing persistence - both in its capacity to age, and in the staying power of its flavours on the palate Frequently displaying a surprising early charm, it nonetheless rarely reaches its full glory in less than a decade from vintage Expect aromas and flavours of cool, black fruit, cedar chest, powdered graphite and a myriad of subtle nuances that become manifest in the glass To enjoy now or over many years
Planeta Serra Ferdinandea Rosso 2020 75cl
£31.38
This lovely Sicilian red has mellow aromas of baked plums and sun-drenched earth It gives off a pleasantly rustic sense of the Italian south On the palate, it is silky-soft and medium-bodied, with juicy fruit and mellow balance This is not a flashy wine, but it is very enjoyable Serra Ferdinandea is named after a volcanic island that existed for just a few months between July and November 1831, and despite its short lifespan, became the subject of lively territorial dispute between the Sicilians, the French and the British This wine is instead the result of Sicilian-French international collaboration, harnessing the grape-growing and winemaking expertise of the Planeta and Oddo families
Bertani Amarone Classico DOCG 2005 75cl
£219.86
A deep garnet red colour witnesses the long barrel ageing The first impression on the nose is of fresh black cherry aromas, leading into notes of maraschino cherry and plum Immense depth and complexity on the palate: dried fruit, oolong tea, liquorice, spice, red-berry fruits, and a long velvety vanilla note on the finish This is traditional Amarone: rich yet genuinely dry, unlike many of the modern-style upstarts
Frescobaldi Mormoreto IGT 2022 75cl
£70.54
Pleasantly fresh with a bouquet that hints of blackberries, blueberries and raspberries On the palate, balsamic and minty notes balance out beautifully with hints of bergamot and jasmine Spicy notes of clove and vanilla are just around the corner Tertiary aromas of tobacco, cocoa powder and coffee bean are remarkably well-integrated The finish is long and persistent
Gramona Enoteca Brut Nature 2011 75cl
£189.01
Deep yet still vibrant rose-gold appearance It fills the senses with an immediately complex bouquet of aromas, showing astonishing complexity, precision and finesse Beeswax, pine resin, cedar, dried mango, candied citrus peel, crystallised ginger and butterscotch, with a savoury dried-herb richness It is super-sumptuous, with a genuine impression of 'mousse' from the nearly microscopic bubbles The hallmark of all Gramona's wines - that fabulous, mellow integration from cellaring under perfect conditions for many years - reaches its apogee in this unforgettable wine of height and depth, breadth and length Prestige Champagne and aged Montrachet cower in its shadow!
Domaine Ferret Pouilly-Fuisse Tete de Cru Perrieres 2022 75cl
£56.47
Opens with floral and spice notes on the nose and palate A generous, creamy mouthfeel complements a nice ripeness and intense richness, offset by the Domaine's hallmark zest and tension The wine is ample, smooth and well balanced, with a vivid, spicy finish
Domaine Ferret Pouilly-Fuisse Les Menetrieres Premier Cru 2021 75cl
£84.38
Superbly rich and generous, the wine has aromas of subtle cream blended with rich Chardonnay fruit, with honey notes On the palate, ripe fruit, toast and quince paste punctuate a full-bodied, generous rich wine that is powerful, intense and vivid, with a long, haunting finish
Poliziano Le Stanze IGT 2020 75cl
£57.74
Intense ruby red with a complex, concentrated bouquet of deeply concentrated rich blackcurrant aromas The intense aromas on the nose are reaffirmed on the palate, enhanced by sweet oak in tones and dry tannins