Domaine de la Rouletiere , 'Les Argiles', Vouvray Demi-Sec 2023 75cl
£19.07
A delicious medium-dry Vouvray with citrus fruit flavours interwoven with juicy quince and honeycomb, beautifully balanced with wet stone salinity on the finish
Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve 2017 75cl
£67.86
With a notably dark colour and concentrated black fruit character to match, the Tapestry Reserve unfurls in the glass to reveal deep, balsamic, soy sauce, earthy and spicy notes These add complexity to the gorgeously succulent black cherry fruit and leafy freshness On the palate, it is juicy yet lean, long and focused, with fabulous, fresh, natural acidity, and blackberries and blueberries coming out to play on the finish This sumptuous combination of Bordeaux varieties is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance made up of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc The wine is aged for 22 months in approximately 60% new French oak barrels
Teusner Wines The Riebke Shiraz 2021 75cl
£17.65
The wine is jam packed with Barossa Shiraz flavoursplums, black fruits and warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg and 5 spice There s a touch of mid palate sweetness, some mocha and black olive and the soft tannins are integrated seamlessly through the mid palate The subtle use of oak allows the rich dark fruit to take center stage
Trimbach Pinot Noir Reserve Cuve 7 2020 75cl
£26.47
The 'Reserve Cuve 7' Pinot Noir owes its name to the number of the vat in which it was first produced It comes from the best vines, notably from the Rotenberg vineyard in Ribeauville and is only produced in the very best years More complete and structured, this exceptional Pinot-Noir is expressed through fabulous aromas of red fruits, redcurrants and blackberries
Tenute Orestiadi - Tenute Orestiadi Frappato 2022 75cl
£12.86
Bright red colour with delicate violet hues The bouquet is fresh and inviting, with delicate floral hints and red fruits The palate is smooth and well balanced with a very lively acidity The finish is intensely velvety and persistent
Chateau Guiraud G de Guiraud white Bordeaux 2023 75cl
£21.96
This is an amazing, immediately delicious yet complex white wine It impresses straight away with distinctive aromas of ripe pineapple, passionfruit and a hint of toasted sesame In the mouth, it is full-bodied, yet with fabulous freshness and zest You still taste the passionfruit, and there's a delicious pink grapefruit character as well that comes through on the palate This should evolve nicely for a few years, although it's so delicious now, it will be hard to resist drinking immediately From First Growth Sauternes producer, Chateau Guiraud, this superb dry white is only allowed to be called 'Bordeaux Blanc', since Sauternes must be a sweet wine
Ruggeri Quartese Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG 75cl NV
£16.26
This is a seriously classy, Brut Prosecco, that comes exclusively from some of Valdobbiadene's finest vineyards, giving it fabulously concentrated nectarine and apricot fruit character, which lingers on the palate far longer than does a 'typical' Prosecco With its creamy mousse of miniscule bubbles, this is an absolute joy to drink - we can't recommend it highly enough!
Martin Miller's Gin 70cl NV
£36.48
"Established in 1999 and fore runner to the 'Gin Boom' this is a wonderful drop that is a perfect expression of the clean, fresh finish that many strive for but few achieve Full of fresh citrus notes, with a underlying hint of warm spices but most certainly a clean mouth feel and finish One of the classics that is a great example of attention to detail and a unwavering search for the best possible ingredients A premium gin made from the distillation of 10 botanicals and cut with pure Icelandic water Named after and minority owned by Martin Miller, creator of the Miller's Antiques price guides Formerly labelled as a 'London Dry Gin', regulations forbidding flavouring to be added to a London Dry Gin after distillation necessitated this classification to be omitted from the new taller bottle"
Frapin, Cognac 'Fontpinot' XO (Gift Box) 70cl
£160.97
Fine, complex aromas of dried fruit, almond paste, hazelnut and nougat combine with the famous rancio character Beautifully balanced, rich and exceptionally long
Frapin, Cognac 'VIP' XO (Gift Box) 70cl
£257.26
A sophisticated and complex aged Cognac with beautiful aromatic complexity, woody tones, and notes of chocolate, dried fruits and gingerbread
Champagne Gosset, 'Celebris' Blanc de Blancs 2012 (Gift Box) 75cl
£428.15
An exquisite Blanc de Blanc with fresh citrus aromas of pink grapefruit with delicate hints of frangipane Fresh and complex, with spicy touches of ginger and star anise
Carminucci 'Casta', Marche Passerina 2024 75cl
£15.00
A dry, zesty and aromatic wine with citrus, apple and delicate floral notes complemented by stone fruits on the palate, culminating in a mouth-watering, wet stone finish
Ruggeri Giall'Oro Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG 75cl NV
£16.26
One of the very finest Prosecco wines in existence, from the superior, hilly Valdobbiadene region and made by the superstar Ruggeri family It has wonderfully intense apricot and honeyed notes, a delicate mousse of tiny bubbles and a fine balance between satisfying roundness of texture and refreshing delicacy Superb - very highly recommended