Fontefico, La Canaglia Vigna Bianca, Abruzzo, Pecorino Superiore 2024 75cl
£25.16
This golden-hued Pecorino offers a lovely texture balanced by refreshing minerality, with delicate balsamic and spicy herbal notes layered with vibrant grapefruit and exotic stone fruits
Domaine Mabillot Reuilly Pinot Noir 2023 75cl
£16.67
Made from 100% Pinot Noir, the Mabillot Reuilly Rouge is a wine of gem-like purity and attractive authenticity It has a vibrant crimson appearance, with a single, fragrant aromatic note that is somewhere between sun-kissed raspberry and deep loganberry Super-supple and silky in texture, it is fine, refreshing, perfectly-proportioned and flawless This delicious and great value Pinot is an excellent alternative to Bourgogne Rouge
Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2023 75cl
£15.84
Run by the astonishingly talented Isabelle and Christophe Sabon, Domaine de la Janasse is one of the finest estates in the southern Rhone valley Their top Chateauneuf du Pape cuvees are among the region's most sought-after (and expensive), however even their lowly Cotes du Rhone is of exceptional quality, and it is both affordable and much easier to obtain This velvety, succulent red is full of vibrant, spicy complexity A bargain!
Domaine Mabillot Reuilly Sauvignon Blanc 2023 75cl
£16.54
This exquisite white wine captures the delicate balance and enigmatic allure of fine Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume It has irresistibly appetising aromas of elderflower, honeysuckle and white peaches, and flavours on the palate to match It is a delicate, fresh and fine expression of the beautiful vineyards in which it was made If you enjoy Loire Valley whites, Sauvignon Blanc or top-notch Albarino, you will adore this
Lismore Estate Vineyards, The Age of Grace, Cape South Coast, Viognier 2023 75cl
£30.66
This expressive Viognier seduces you with the beautiful perfume of honeysuckle and orange blossom and a textured palate of apricot, kiwi and pineapple A sensual and exotic experience
Champagne Gobillard Champagne Brut Grande Reserve 1er Cru Half Bottle 37.5cl NV
£19.75
Scrumptious nose of baked Bramley apples, spiced with a hint of star anise Nuances of cream and baking bread Greengage fruit and honey on the palate; a touch of fresh herbs, and more than a suggestion of minerality Excellent balance between brisk acidity and creamy texture This is a really terrific Champagne from a small producer that is more than a match for more expensive, famous, brands
Meinert White Merlot 'The Italian Job' 2020 75cl
£28.12
This is an utterly delicious white that tastes very much like barrel-fermented Chardonnay - perhaps from Burgundy It is rich and sumptuous, with creme anglaise, pineapple, butter and delicate wood character Intense, with a sustained, flavoursome finish The wine's story makes it even more fascinating When visiting friends in Zurich, Martin Meinert was introduced to a white wine made with Merlot grapes from Ticino - the southern, Italian, part of Switzerland He loved it so much that he resolved to make one himself, with fantastic results (How to make a white wine with black grapes? Press promptly, and keep the juice and the skins separate to prevent the latter from tinting the former)
Umberto Cesari, Liano, Emilia Romagna, Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon di Rubicone 2022 75cl
£33.98
An impressive wine with concentrated flavours of blackcurrant and strawberries complemented by vanilla, long and intense
El Enemigo, Valle de Uco, Chardonnay 2023 75cl
£25.26
El Enemigo Chardonnay showcases the precision and elegance characteristic of Maipú, Mendoza's premier cool-climate terroir. This wine displays a refined balance of stone fruit and citrus notes, with subtle oak integration that enhances rather than dominates.
The palate reveals excellent acidity and minerality, hallmarks of quality Argentine Chardonnay production. Ideal for discerning palates seeking a sophisticated white that pairs beautifully with seafood, poultry, and creamy dishes. A testament to El Enemigo's commitment to world-class winemaking standards.
A high-altitude, full-bodied Chardonnay showing remarkable purity and saline minerality, with aromas of salted lemon, apple, ripe peach and oak spice nuances
El Camino, Mendoza, Malbec 2023 75cl
£12.54
El Camino's Malbec showcases the depth and structure that Mendoza's high-altitude vineyards deliver. Dark fruit intensity, blackberry and plum, mingles with subtle spice and earthy undertones, while firm tannins provide excellent ageing potential. A wine of genuine character that rewards both immediate enjoyment and cellaring. Ideal with grilled meats, rich stews, or mature cheeses.
A perfumed and easy-drinking Malbec with spicy, black plum fruit flavours integrated into an inviting vanilla background
Umberto Cesari, Emilia Romagna, Sangiovese Riserva 2022 75cl
£24.23
Full, rich and fleshy with intense plum, leather and tobacco aromas and a long finish
Bodegas Ondarre, Rivallana Blanco, Rioja 2024 75cl
£11.80
Fresh notes of crystalline fruits, vibrant lemon and melon lead to a zesty finish
Domaine Jean Goulley, Chablis 2023 75cl
£30.16
Clean, pronounced greengage aromas and a steely mineral, saline character A classic Chablis with a mouthwateringly razor sharp finish
Chateau Lestrille, La Petite Lestrille, Bordeaux Rouge NV 75cl
£15.64
A deliciously fruity and easy-drinking Merlot bursting with vibrant red fruit and plum characters Smooth and juicy with a moreish finish
Ktima Gerovassiliou, Epanomi, Viognier 2024 75cl
£28.92
Benchmark Viognier showing jasmine and peach, perfumed and elegant with a wonderfully long finish
Tierra Antica, Valle Central, Merlot 2024 75cl
£10.32
Red and black fruit aromas of juicy cherries and plums with a touch of chocolate, quaffable Merlot style