Thelema Mountain Vineyards The Mint Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 75cl
£30.04
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
Champagne Pommery Apanage Blanc de Blancs 75cl NV
£66.05
Elegant Champagne with fresh, citrussy notes of lemon and lime and a gentle perfume of flowers
D Arenberg Pollyanna Polly 75cl NV
£23.77
As uplifting as Pollyanna herself, this South Australian fizz emits darts of lemon zest, white blossom and marzipan, followed by a mouthful of stone fruit and a lovely lick of salt
Bertani Valpolicella Classico Le Miniere di Novare 2022 75cl
£32.95
A single-site Valpolicella from Bertani's Tenuta Novare estate With its transparent red hue and delicate aromas, this has much in common with fine Burgundy Bright aromas of just-picked red cherries, wild strawberries, redcurrants and complex white pepper notes abound Fresh and finely-balanced, it is immediately enjoyable, while promising development with cellaring
Joseph Drouhin Montrachet Grand Cru, Marquis de Laguiche 2021 75cl
£790.88
Intense, elegant Grand Cru white Burgundy, heady with hawthorn, spice and faint tobacco notes and succulent with apricot and dried fruit
Les Mougeottes Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard and Gros Manseng 2024 75cl
£9.35
With lovely, summery notes of elderflower, pink grapefruit and orange blossom, this is a very appealing Gascony white Sauvignon Blanc makes it reassuringly recognisable, while the authentic south-west French varieties, Colombard and Gros Manseng provide a distinctive sense of place, as well as rounding out the texture of the wine In all, fresh and vibrant while satisfyingly complete and balanced
Meinert Semillon Straw Wine Half Bottle 2015 37.5cl
£27.38
Amazing copper-gold colour Gorgeous, complex aromas of apple sauce with cinnamon, apricot jam, marmalade, hay bales and green Chartreuse Sweet and tangy on the palate, with quite amazing delicacy and refinement Wonderful flavours of bergamot, witch hazel and mint, and a slight drying tannin effect that helps balance the sweetness An exceptional wine
Susana Balbo Crios Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 75cl
£13.34
ntense red color with aromas of fresh cherries, ripe plum and vanilla notes In the mouth, black fruits, especially bluberries, as well as black pepper stand out harmoniously The ripe and vibrant tannins provide an elegant structure and a long and persistent finish
Peller Family Estates Riesling Icewine Gift Pack Half Bottle 2019 37.5cl
£46.40
Notes of ripe peach marmalade, layers of sweet and fresh tropical fruit, honey and hints of white pepper The flavours are an explosion of pineapple, apricot, floral honey, oranges and cardamom spice with lemon drops and spicy oak to harmonize the long finish
Joseph Drouhin Saint-Romain 2022 75cl
£29.11
A very typical wine, representative of its terroir A bright golden hue, with a greenish touch Very fine aromas of white flowers (honeysuckle) and ripe fruit (yellow plums), evolving towards honey and gingerbread On the palate, straightforward and lively at first, then richness and roundness This wine dispalys a mineral "pebbly" ("caillou") quality is the hallmark of Saint-Romain
Maison Sinnae Cotes du Rhone Villages Chusclan 'Elements Sol' 2023 75cl
£11.54
The most serious and complex of Maison Sinnae's 'Elements' range, this is a Cotes du Rhone Villages wine from vineyards around the village of Chusclan It has savoury, truffley, gamey notes on the nose and concentration, density and structure on the palate
Silent Pool Surrey Hills Gin 70cl NV
£52.62
A crisp clean gin with layers of flavour; juniper married with rich notes of lavender, honey and kaffir lime
Chateau La Gaffeliere Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe 2014 75cl
£98.04
This is a fine Saint-Emilion of the old school, with lovely sumptuousness of fruit and tannins which were chewy when young, but are now mellowing to a wonderful, velvet plushness The Chateau La Gaffeliere vineyard is superbly-situated: oriented towards the south, and covering 25 hectares, 22 of which are in a single parcel between Chateaux Ausone and Pavie Hillsides are calcareous clay, while the lower slopes are more sandy The vineyard is planted with 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc
Chateau Climens Asphodele 2019 75cl
£38.50
Fresh green apple and peaches combine with a floral hint on the nose of this beguiling wine Tangy passionfruit comes through on the palate, alongside fresh-cut grass, and a murmur of beeswax The wine has a smooth and gently rounded texture, before giving way to subtle honey and nutty flavours on the finish
Urlar Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2024 75cl
£15.07
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