Fowles Wine Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch Shiraz 2021 75cl
£25.08
This superb Shiraz smells invitingly of juicy ripe blackberries and black cherries, with slightly resinous, spicy, incense notes, toasted oak and raspberry jam In the mouth, it is irresistibly delicious, with gorgeously pronounced black fruit, black pepper and liquorice notes, alongside subtle, suave oak The tannins are beautifully rounded and velevety and there is fabulous freshness Tip top - Tom King, Fine Wine Manager
Meinert Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 75cl
£22.20
An utterly delicious, silky-soft, rounded, medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon The aromas are of juicy, ripe black cherries with barbecued green peppers and fine dark chocolate On the palate it shows excellent texture, with beautiful balance and integration of the flavours There is no hurry to drink this, but it's so irresistible, why would anyone want to wait?
Peller Family Estates Ice Cuvee Sparkling 75cl NV
£27.28
This is made using the same method as Champagne, but there is one - very special - difference In Champagne, the final balancing is done by adding a small amount of sugar Here, Canadian icewine is used instead, which adds complexity instead of merely sweetness The result is wonderful - it has classic, Champagne-like yeasty character, alongside tantalising nectarine, honeysuckle and fresh papaya notes It is approachable, with the icewine balancing the acidity perfectly, and yet also a serious sparkling with complexity This really does pair beautifully with cake!
Ixsir Grande Reserve Red 2017 75cl
£27.50
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!
Thelema Mountain Vineyards The Mint Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 75cl
£32.63
Ripe red berry, cassis and dark chocolate flavours are complimented by hints of mint and on the palate The wine has fine tannins with a long, mocha finish According to the winemaker, the source of the mint character is attributed to the airborne transfer from the Eucalyptus trees, which border this specific Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard, to the grape berries The berries' outer wax layer adsorbs eucalyptol, the compound responsible for the aroma, released into the air by the trees It subsequently becomes dissolved during the fermentation process, which takes place on the skins, giving the wine a minty character unique to this vineyard
Urlar Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2024 75cl
£16.86
This really is a gorgeous wine From North Island's Gladstone region, family-run organic producer, Urlar, sets out to produce a mellow, complex style of Sauvignon Blanc, while retaining bright freshness Around a quarter of the wine was fermented on the skins to add spice and texture to the final wine, which has beautiful grapefruit and melon notes The wine is then bottle-aged to bring about a seamless, harmonious marriage of all the components
Bonterra The Roost Biodynamic Chardonnay 2022 75cl
£26.35
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 White 2023 75cl
£24.00
Made mainly from Viognier, grown in some of Lebanon's exceptionally high altitude vineyards, this fabulous wine has the refinement and class of a top Condrieu It has enticing aromas of honeysuckle, jasmine, white peach and citron The expressive character continues on the palate, as the wine walks the tightrope between lively vivacity on the one side and satisfying, rounded mellowness on the other Bravo!
Beaujolais Rouge 'Le Coq' - Maison Coquard 75cl
£14.64
Le COQ Beaujolais represents a quality French wine, more particularly from Beaujolais, its terroir and the pride of its national and territorial roots.
Available in red and Rosé, it is therefore perfectly suited to the release of Beaujolais Nouveau!
Stargazer Riesling 2024 75cl
£30.38
One of Australia's top premium producers This Riesling is made in minute quantities (less than 4000 produced) Quartz-green in colour Crammed with vibrant Cox's Orange apple and lemon pith notes on the nose, as well as lifted jasmine and crystallised ginger aromatics The palate's bright acidity and river stone flavours are balanced with a gentle fruit sweetness and talc-like texture
Pegoes, Adega de Pegoes Selected Harvest Red, Peninsula de Setubal 2021 75cl
£18.20
Pegoes 'Selected Harvest Red' is a carefully curated blend from Portugal's Pegoes estate, which showcases the producer's commitment to quality fruit selection and traditional winemaking. The wine balances ripe dark fruit with subtle structure, delivering approachable complexity without pretension.
Ideal for everyday enjoyment or as an introduction to Portuguese reds, it is a reliable choice for those seeking authentic character at a fair price point.
A richly flavoured wine with a velvety texture, full of spicy chocolate and herbal savoury flavours
Ultimate Provence, Cotes de Provence Rose 2024 75cl
£26.82
A delicate, pale pink rose with citrus and exotic fruit aromas, fresh with lovely red fruit flavours and a spicy white pepper finish
Castellani Chianti Riserva DOCG 2021 75cl
£11.82
Extremely perfumed and aromatic nose, with fresh fruit (cherry and raspberry) and floral flavours A medium body with a dry and harmonious taste complimented by fruity notes of raspberry and blackberry
Gobillard Champagne Brut Grande Reserve Premier Cru 75cl NV
£35.45
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