Blackbook Winery, 'Nightjar' Pinot Noir 2023 75cl
£29.12
Reminiscent of good traditional Burgundy, this rich, silky and spicy wine has a lovely perfume of red fruits, impressive and rich
Blackbook Winery 'Painter of Light' Chardonnay 2022 75cl
£28.76
A fine and flinty Chardonnay with citrus and tropical fruit complemented by an underlying ginger spice over a long, creamy palate ending on a refreshing saline note
Domaine Jean et Henri Guillemaud, Meursault 2021 75cl
£84.55
A beautifully fresh Meursault showing elegant finesse, with floral nuances, expressive fruit with hints of orange zest, full of verve and intensity
Taylor's 20 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl NV
£54.98
A mellow, voluptuous port, complex and spicy, with pleasing aromas of nuts and fudge plus a hint of orange flower and toast, cinnamon and more nuts in the mouth
Frescobaldi Montesodi 2010 75cl
£68.56
The nose has the bold character typical of this vintage Among the main descriptors, fruity notes begin with red and black berries, including raspberry, wild strawberry, black cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry These are supported by sweet vanillaand rounded off with balsamic notes, pepper and cinnamon The palate is well-rounded and sumptuously elegant; the alcohol and acidic content balance out perfectly The tannins are smooth and well integrated
Kooyong Ferrous Pinot Noir 2021 75cl
£44.74
Beautifully fresh and complex aromas of cherry, cranberry, walnut, anise and liquorice root, with a hint of blood orange There's a wonderful woodsy earthiness going on underneath The aromas are ripe, but the multi-faceted nuances are far more suggestive of Burgundy than the character you would expect from Australia or New Zealand Seamlessly supple in the mouth, with superbly well-knit acidity and tannins, this is really finely-crafted and elegantly-balanced An absolute joy to drink immediately, this could also age gracefully for at least another 7-10 years
Dreamsake, Hyōgo, Daiginjo No 1 Smooth Japanese Sake 2025 75cl
£27.53
An exceptionally smooth Sake, with notes of honeydew melon, low acidity and signature flavours of umami Enjoy chilled at 6° to 8°C
Frapin, Cognac '1270' (Gift Box) 70cl
£68.90
This golden Cognac boasts a rich aromatic profile of vine flower, lime blossom, toasty notes, and vanilla spice Rounded and balanced, with a fresh, original character
Olivier Coste, Carignan Noir, 'Je t'aime', IGP Pays d'Oc 2024 75cl
£15.71
A fresh red wine with intense notes of crushed raspberry and delicate hints of spice and graphite
Beaulieu Vineyard Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 75cl
£79.85
Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon comes exclusively from the distinguished Rutherford Bench terroir, from hand-selected vineyard parcels under the ownership of Beaulieu Vineyard It is matured for 21 months in 100% French oak barrels (80% first-fill) The wine expresses an exquisitely bright and vibrant fresh blackcurrant aroma, that could easily belong to a top Saint-Julien from a top vintage Like its counterparts in Bordeaux, it also evokes nuances of summer vineyard footpath dust (the famous Rutherford Dust note), juicy blackberries and woodland glade wild raspberries straight off the cane On the palate, it has a rich, rounded, velvety nature, with fabulously decadent texture to the tannins, and everything is enlivened by vibrant fruit concentration and harmonious balance This legendary wine could evolve in the cellar for decades, and yet is irresistibly delicious already Crack on!
Santadi Vermentino di Sardegna, Villa Solais 2024 75cl
£11.51
Sardinia's best known white, this golden coloured, dry wine is herbal and aromatic, displaying light almond flavours and a fresh well balanced finish
Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva 2021 75cl
£21.74
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
Quinta Do Crasto Vinha da Ponte 2018 75cl
£176.90
Vinha da Ponte is one of the best wines in the entire Douro region Like its sister wine, Vinha Maria Teresa, it takes its name from a centenary plot of vines, and is only made in years of exceptional quality Rarely are more than 4,000 bottles produced This is a distinctive wine, with rich and intense aromas of ripe fruit that stand out elegantly over the notes of oak It is powerful and elegant on the palate and finishes with great balance and persistence, ensuring its development in the bottle for years to come One of the most emblematic wines of the historic Quinta do Crasto, Vinha da Ponte has only been produced in 1998, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018, and it fully lives up to the fame of these exceptional vintages