La Spinetta Langhe Bianco Sauvignon 2021 75cl
£45.74
A wine with intense aromas of peaches, lively acidity and supple freshness on the palate
Ossian Vides y Vinos Capitel Organic Verdejo Magnum 2021 150cl
£125.36
An incredible white wine, this tastes like a combination of Grand Cru Chablis and Condrieu The irresistibly mouthwatering aromas of white peach, honeysuckle and jasmine draw you in for a sip On the palate, you discover that it has the 'grip' of Chablis, with the concentration and rich sumptuousness of a Grand Cru Truly fabulous, and it will get even better with cellaring Capitel comes from the two-hectare Pena Aguda vineyard plot, located in the south of the Nieva village, whose vines average 200 years of age, making them among the very oldest in production in the world Protected from the scourge of Phylloxera by the sandy topsoil, their extraordinarily deep root system has penetrated the slate layer underneath, protecting them from vintage extremes and helping create this phenomenal wine Whole bunches of hand-harvested grapes were pressed, and the juice fermented spontaneously with native yeasts in 228-litre Burgundy barrels Aged on the lees for 10 months with periodic stirring
Trimbach Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives, Half Bottle 2018 37.5cl
£31.32
"One whiff of the Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive and your sense of smell is instantly pervaded with ham hock, celery root, brown spices, mint and honey Primary juices include rose petals and spice and a dusty botrytis character to follow This is a lusciously sweet and complex wine "
Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2013 75cl
£50.34
CastelGiocondo is yet another chapter that encapsulates the wonderful story of this wine The ruby-red colour is vibrant and intense The wide-ranging bouquet is utterly elegant with fruity sensations that pervade the nose when you first smell it Hints of forest fruits and ripe red berries, accompanied by elegant floral notes, are the predominant aromas When left to breathe, it releases scents of spices and balsamic notes, which give it remarkable balance and complexity When tasted, it reveals a dense yet elegant tannic texture that, together with its characteristic mineral quality, envelops the palate and leaves alasting impression thanks to its harmonious balance The finish is long, warming and persistent, with resurging hints of sweet spices and balsamic notes
Chiara Boschis - E Pira Barolo Cannubi Organic 2020 75cl
£89.47
The utterly succulent and elegant 2020 Barolo Cannubi offers appealingly complex aromas of fresh cherries, roasted chestnuts, seasoned oak and autumnal forest walks On the palate, the tannins are fabulously silky, and the wine evokes a sense of gentle ripeness, while remaining precise and focused The flavour concentration is channelled into long, lean persistence instead of obvious richness Clearly from a warm, ripe year, it remains fresh and beautifully-balanced Enjoyable already, its best is still to come Drink now-2040+
Knipser Viognier - Marsanne 'Marsannier' 2019 75cl
£39.11
This is amazing A complementary fusion of Viognier and Marsanne, it has a vibrant golden colour and an exquisite, complex nose of honeysuckle, white nectarine, toast and lime marmalade Take a sip, and you immediately want another - it's that gorgeous Refined, rounded, impeccably balanced and satisfying, with a classy, fresh and beautifully sustained finish, this is brilliant already and promises to deliver delicious drinking for at least another five years Such an irresistible, perfectly-balanced wine Wow!
Kir-Yianni Ble Alepou 2020 75cl
£45.44
Deep ruby-purple in colour, with intense nose of black fruit, vanilla and black pepper, further enhanced by suggestion of caramel and toasted nuts The mouth is full of sour cherries, plums and gooseberries, on a background of chocolate and cinnamon Structured, with a velvety tannin texture in harmonious balance with the vibrant acidity Long, luscious finish with sweet spices, notes of tobacco and oak A complex, rich and layered wine This is composed of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot, selected from the very best and most expressive blocks at Ktima Kir-Yianni
Trapiche Iscay Malbec Cabernet Franc 2021 75cl
£37.13
From high-altitude vineyards in the Mendoza province: Cruz de Piedra, Maipu, and Altamira in the Uco Valley The appearance is almost black, and there is concentrated blackcurrant, damson and black cherry fruit, with complex nuances of black olives, savoury herbs, charred padron pepper and cream Classic Bordeaux flavours and structure, with Argentine gentleness to the tannins Velvety, succulent and gorgeous - fabulous wine!
Francesco Cirelli Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC Anfora Organic 2022 75cl
£30.25
This Trebbiano displays delicate aromas of yellow fruits and flowers Roundness and medium body perfectly balanced with the freshness of the fruit
Fontanafredda Barolo DOCG Paiagallo Vigna La Villa 2019 75cl
£81.49
With its deep rusty rosehip colour and mature mellowness, the Barolo Paiagallo 2019 comes across as a venerable vintage It is crafted in a suave, succulent style that makes it absolutely delicious to enjoy immediately Flavour concentration and intensity build on the palate, giving the wine satisfying weight and length, with an attractively spicy, liquorice note This will provide superb drinking for several years to come, although it's pretty much irresistible right now Drink 2024-2032