Brio de Cantenac Brown, Margaux 2017 75cl
£47.66
A textured and opulent Margaux showing dark chocolate and rich black fruit flavours through to a full and firm finish
Meinert Pinotage 'Printer's Ink' 2018 75cl
£14.60
This is a fabulous Pinotage - one of the best we have ever tasted, including examples that cost considerably more than this Pinotage is Pinot Noir crossed with Cinsault, and this wine tastes exactly like that - it has the beautiful hedgerow fruit of Pinot Noir, seasoned with the liquorice and star anise spice of Cinsault Caressing the palate with Pinot's seductive silky softness, it has just a touch more roundness and body A succulent wine with beautiful balance and no hard edges Martin Meinert explained that the 'burnt rubber' flavour associated with Pinotage is in fact the taste of careless winemaking, to which this grape variety is highly sensitive By taking meticulous care of the fruit from picking all the way through the winemaking process, Meinert ensures that we get to experience its true - delicious - character The Printer's Ink name is a tribute to the Meinert family's heritage as master printers in Namibia
Morgenster Morgenster Estate Reserve Red 2015 75cl
£36.05
Aromas of dark berries, cassis and kirsch, hints of chocolate and mochaThe palate impression offers ripe fruit, bedded in finely knitted ripe tannins All these combine to assail the palate with a level of density, structure and viscosity to offer an outstanding mouth-feel A liquid velvet texture is transformed by a rocky, minerally element A complete wine with a classic elegance and excellent finish
Bonterra The Roost Biodynamic Chardonnay 2022 75cl
£24.56
A lavish, out there, Californian Chardonnay, exhibiting ripe peach, pear and lemon curd character, together with unmistakable toasty oak notes It lazily gloop-gloops from the bottle, and its lavish, unctuous texture caresses and soothes the palate like extra virgin olive oil With the trend in recent years towards lean and austere Chardonnays, encountering one that readily displays its true colours is a rather refreshing change
Ixsir Grande Reserve Red 2017 75cl
£25.58
An intensely-flavoured red saturated with Mediterranean character and exuberant aromas of ripe fruits and spices Its concentrated palate has fine tannin texture and attractive lively black fruit, which lasts through to the long finish This delivers that elusive marriage of concentration and finesse found in Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe, Chateau Angelus - at less than one tenth of the price Supremely polished, and made with the assistance of Hubert de Bouard, of Angelus fame, it genuinely does bear more than a passing resemblance to its more famous, French cousin Stonking wine - highly recommended!
Weingut Leitz Magic Mountain Riesling (Dry), Rheingau 2022 75cl
£20.65
This comes from Leitz's very finest - and steepest - vineyards The wine itself is far from steep: quite a bargain, in fact You get the amazing complexity that these vineyards have to give, with hints of clover honey, peach, mandarin orange, lime and elderflower In the mouth it is dry yet gentle and harmonious, and delicious to enjoy immediately
Pegoes, Adega de Pegoes 'Selected Harvest White', Peninsula de Setubal 2023 75cl
£12.40
Waxy aromas of orange blossom are followed by a rich and opulent flavour of peach melba with a touch of ginger, creamy and elegant
Brown Brothers, 'Zero', Victoria, Cienna 2023 75cl
£9.48
A refreshingly light red with aromas of fresh red berried fruit and a hint of spice With lovely fruit sweetness on the palate, it is rich and juicy on the finish
Ultimate Provence Rose , Cotes de Provence 2024 75cl
£26.06
A delicate, pale pink rose with citrus and exotic fruit aromas, fresh with lovely red fruit flavours and a spicy white pepper finish
San Marzano 'Collezione Cinquanta', Vino Rosso d'Italia NV 75cl
£26.54
A big and fleshy wine full of chocolate and spice flavours, smooth and very long Quite delicious
Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva, 375cl bottle 2017 37.5cl
£10.37
Balance of components It has an intense ruby red colour Its bouquet has hints of red and black berries, such as black cherry, raspberry, blueberry and red and blackcurrants; delicate citrus notes that add alovely freshness Even the floral hints characterise the profile of this wine with aromas that bring to mind violets and rosehip In conclusion, spicy notes of black pepper and balsamic notes The tannic texture is clearly present and is extremely elegant
Lanya Merlot 2023 75cl
£10.75
"Filled with currant, ripe plum, cherry, vanilla and blackberry flavours, complemented by sweet ripe tannins"
Gobillard Champagne Brut Grande Reserve Premier Cru 75cl NV
£38.63
The Gobillard Grande Reserve is a very enjoyable, rounded Champagne, with aromas and flavours of baked Bramley apples Lively and fun, its acidity is well-balanced and integrated, so it has freshness without sharpness Exclusively from Premier Cru locations, this is crafted from 50% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Meunier, and is made by an excellent quality, small producer located between Taittinger and Dom Perignon in the village of Hautvilliers The Premier Cru vineyards whose fruit goes into this Champagne are mostly in Hautvilliers, as well as the neighbouring villages of Cumieres and Dizy
El Esteco Don David Malbec 2023 75cl
£11.70
From the crazily high altitude (6,000+ feet) Calchaqui Valley in Salta, this combines violet-scented fruit with succulent, plushy texture A beautifully intense yet refined Malbec, Don David is well-balanced with soft tannins and notes of violets, plums, red fruits and a hint of chocolate This wine pays homage to the winery's founder, Don David Michel, and after 12 months in oak, the wine gets to reflect the qualities of its namesake: distinction and elegance, and boasting a well-defined identity