J Chivite Family Estates Las Fincas Rose 2024 75cl
£17.76
This delicious rose (in a beautiful bottle!) has intense aromas of strawberry, pomegranate, raspberry and rose petals It is smooth-textured, rounded and balanced, with persistence of flavour on the finish with lingering notes of cherry pie Created by Julian Chivite as an homage to his great friend and top Spanish chef Jose Maria Arzak, this food-friendly wine is made from Garnacha and Tempranillo, and has been lees-aged for six months to add creamy texture to its vibrant, fresh fruit character The grapes are grown on the Finca de Legardeta vineyard, that has belonged to the Chivite family for hundreds of years, with truly special climate and soil
Planeta Santa Cecilia 2022 75cl
£31.79
The nose shows pomegranate and liquorice, as well as strawberry and black cherry notes The texture on the palate is more elegant than previous vintages and will broaden over time, but delicious and fruity right now Lightness of touch on the finish, but still pure and enticing Excellent
Vina Falernia Carmenere Gran Reserva 2021 75cl
£16.30
The colour is brilliant and deep, the nose intense with aromas of brambly black fruit, espresso, spice and sweet pepper Robust and dense on the palate, super-velvety tannins, fine oak nuance and positively bouncing with blackcurrant fruit A hugely impressive wine that benefits from the grapes being dried, hand-picked at harvest and grown at high altitude Inspired by the drying process used to make Amarone, you will not find an Amarone of this quality for anywhere near this price!
Tooma River Reserve Chardonnay 2024 75cl
£9.12
Chardonnay thrives in the warm and sun kissed Australian vineyard - delivering an unmistakably vibrant and fruit driven style This wine is no exception and is packed with grapefruit, lime and melon flavours, all bound up with a zesty, crisp citrus balance which cuts through to the finish
Trimbach Riesling Frederic Emile 2019 75cl
£59.82
The ageing that this has already undergone at Trimbach's cellars is manifest in its bright - almost Chartreuse - golden yellow It has wonderfully deep, enticing aromas of candied lemons, lime marmalade, quince, pineapple, chamomile and honey Its fabulously satisfying, rich texture in the mouth is kept fresh by zesty acidity and enlivened by intriguing notes of beeswax, pine forest, pineapple and lemon The wealth of fruit character creates an impression of sweetness, however it is in fact pretty much bone dry Absolutely - and gloriously - ready to enjoy now, this could be cellared for many more years if desired
Trimbach Riesling 2023 75cl
£21.07
Arguably the standard by which all dry Riesling should be measured, and required reading for any serious student of wine, this is absolutely classic, with tangy lime pith and aromatic beeswax character Fine balance and texture on the palate, with typical Trimbach understated elegance Still youthful and fresh, it is just starting to show hints of matured complexity Delicious now, it will continue to evolve beautifully for at least another 4-5 years
Bonny Doon Vineyard Picpoul 2024 75cl
£18.72
It's becoming increasingly rare to find wine at just 11% alcohol, and who would have thought we'd track one down from Arroyo Seco, California? It has an intriguing nose of lemongrass, sherbet lemons and a hint of spring flowers
Crasto Douro Superior White 2024 75cl
£18.59
How do you make a white Burgundy lookalike out of obscure Portuguese grapes in the place most famous for Port wine? We have absolutely no idea, but through some strange alchemy, Crasto have done exactly this This is a seriously sumptuous bottle, and we highly recommend it
Omina Romana Chardonnay 2022 75cl
£22.44
An irresistible and fabulously expressive Chardonnay, this exudes generous notes of ripe pineapple, vanilla cream, chamomile and salted caramel It is irresistibly succulent, juicy, rich and delicious, with a fresh, mouthwatering finish A really excellent wine, this is made along the lines of top Pouilly-Fuisse No oak is used: this is kept for six months in stainless-steel vats on the fine lees, with occasional stirring
Aveleda Alvarinho Vinho Verde 2024 75cl
£13.44
Clear appearance, pale lemon-yellow color with golden hints Aveleda Alvarinho presents delicate aromas of grapefruit, orange leaf and white flowers It is a very balanced and elegant white wine, surprisingly structured and velvety, with delicious notes of orange peel, pineapple and orange blossom This wine presents a good acidity and depth in the mouth
Trimbach Pinot Noir Reserve 2023 75cl
£23.20
The wine is soft and gentle on the palate with juicy strawberry and cherry flavours Round and sumptuous already, more intensity and complexity could in theory develop with bottle age, but almost certainly will not since it's so irresistibly delicious now Medium-bodied, with perfect, soft tannin A classic expression of Alsace Pinot Noir - traditionally served chilled
San Marco Frascati 2024 75cl
£9.83
Light straw yellow, with a delicate lemony nose In the mouth it is clean and well-balanced with hints of lemons, peaches and honey
Domaine du Barres Saint-Chinian 2024 75cl
£10.67
This red seems to emit all the warmth of the Mediterranean sunshine, along with a generous portion of ripe mulberry and a flick of spice
D Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2022 75cl
£16.28
Earthy, spicy Shiraz from McLaren Vale in South Australia, full of black plums, liquorice and black pepper, with a peaty underlayer of mushroom, pipe tobacco and charcuterie