Trapiche Terroir Series Malbec Finca Ambrosia 2021 75cl
£31.12
Intense aromas of dark fruits with notes of smoke, mint, spices, thyme and liquorice enhanced by firm tannins and a lingering finish
Orin Swift Papillon 2021 75cl
£72.97
An intense ink with a garnet rim, the wine opens with powerful aromatics of cassis, ripe boysenberry, and chaparral with hints of graphite, sage, fire-roasted meats and fresh brioche The entry floods the palate with ripe dark fruit flavors of blackberry and black cherries as well as fresh minerality and a touch of kir and creme de menthe With traces of tannin, the wine finishes with a lingering sweet licorice and a smooth acidity Overall, the theme is bold and massive yet also delicate and complex
Weingut Tesch Riesling Unplugged 2021 75cl
£15.88
"Well-defined Riesling with wonderful minerality A real expression of the vineyard "
Vina Leyda Pinot Noir Lot 21 2022 75cl
£25.96
This is a sumptuous Pinot Noir that will impress lovers of the best Pinots from Central Otago, Oregon or California's Russian River Valley It has an abundance of ripe black cherry, star anise, clove and rose petal aromas, and a rounded, succulent, velvety texture Utterly irresistible!
Chateau d'Issan Blason d'Issan, Margaux 2016 75cl
£38.03
This has lovely, fragrant raspberry fruit and leaf aromas, opening up to wonderful savoury complexity and impressive concentration Delicious, succulent, quite powerful yet silky-textured, this is a beautiful Margaux to enjoy now and over the next five years or longer The Blason d'Issan label was introduced by Chateau d'Issan from 1995 onwards to enable greater selection amongst the property's vines growing in the Margaux appellation area Fruit from the younger vines is used to produce this wine, which respects the identity of its terroir, while offering a tasty round fruitiness, which can be enjoyed earlier than the 'grand vin' It is aged in barrels for 14 to 16 months, one third of which are new
Gobillard Champagne Cuvee Prestige Cuvee Prestige Millesimee 2018 75cl
£44.18
This fine, vintage Champagne is from a terrific small producer who neighbours Dom Perignon and Taittinger Complex aromas of dried fruits and hazelnuts lead to an elegant palate of citrus blossom, greengage and honey, with beautiful balance and a silky finish This connoisseur's Champagne is made with hand-selected fruit from low-yielding old vines at sites in the middle part of the slope, which have optimal exposure to the sun and ideal drainage on chalky soil After starting with top quality raw material, the wine is cellared for a miniumum of five years to deliver the ultimate expression of premium Champagne - harmonious, balanced and sophisticated: a style that works perfectly as a distinguished food match or sophisticated aperitif
Chateau Dubard Bel-Air Puisseguin Saint-Emilion 2022 75cl
£15.60
A charming wine, full of ripe plum and blueberry fruit, supported by toasty oak Ample-textured, with juicy fruit balanced by firm tannins and great structure Vineyards to the north of Saint Emilion are situated on a calcareous plateau that overlooks the Dordogne valley The soils of Puisseguin Saint Emilion can be distinguished by their especially high lime content The 834 hectare Bel-Air vineyard is owned by the Dubard family of Bergerac The 'satellite' areas of Lussac and Puisseguin produce wines that are virtually impossible to tell apart from Saint Emilion proper, and are frequently exceptional value for money
D Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2021 75cl
£14.40
The nose is packed with enticing fresh red fruit characters of raspberry, cherry, and pomegranate Hints of blackberry and Kalamata olive come through over time, erupting in a long and lingering palate A fine line of acid, reminiscent of tangy rhubarb, is supported by lively tannins
Bodegas Verum Airen Las Tinadas 2022 75cl
£21.64
Probably the very finest Airen wine in the world "Who could imagine Airen could be this exciting," says Luis Gutierrez of The Wine Advocate White nectarine, peach, blanched almond and cider apple character Brisk, bright, lean and long Made by rising star winemaker, Elias Lopez Montero, whose grandparents recognised this parcel of vines as their best plot of Airen, this is from ungrafted vines - ie, grown on their own roots Organically farmed
D Arenberg The Stump Jump White Blend 2021 75cl
£11.50
Riesling gives the finesse and class to this wine, Sauvignon Blanc adds loads of aromatics, and the Marsanne and Roussanne provide complexity, weight and nuttiness to the palate The resulting wine is an exotic mix of citrus, stone fruits, passionfruit, guava and tinned pineapple which develops into a long savoury, nutty like finish The mouthfeel is rich and luscious without being overly oily, kept in check by a fine line of mineral acidity
Bogle Family Vineyards Petite Sirah 2021 75cl
£16.31
First produced in 1978 by the Bogle family, this Petite Sirah is considered Bogle's "heritage" varietal On the nose, luscious boysenberry is evident along with touches of black pepper and herbs Trademark inky and jammy tones fill the mouth with ripe fruit and berries The voluptuous finish lingers with toasty oak and lush fruit The firm tannins make this a wine that can develop for a number of years, but most people won't want to wait that long to enjoy it! Try with rich meat dishes of lamb, pork or game and their hearty sauces
Pierre-Marie Chermette Fleurie 2023 75cl
£22.64
Shiny crimson with deep purple tints The nose is delicate and floral, full-blown rose, peony, violet The silky tannins give suppleness, delicacy and elegance to the palate Really flavourful Over and above red fruit, you will find notes of toast and undergrowth with an end that is often peppery
Four Roses Yellow Label Bourbon 70cl NV
£32.32
Yellow Label remains true to its original recipe, although this is tweaked to achieve consistency during blending A blend of all ten Four Roses recipes (approximately 2/3rd OE and 1/3rd OB mash bills) and is aged for between 5 and 6 years It is generally blended from no more than 200 casks A brand that dates back to the late 19th century This Yellow Label bottling of Four Roses was originally sold the European and Japanese markets and is made up of whiskeys aged between 5 and 6 years of age Sweet and crisp on the nose Marmalade and zesty citrus, sweet grain, toffee and a lovely caramel note Well-balanced smooth palate Notes of zesty citrus, manuka honey, sweet grain, winter spice and toasty oak Good length with sweet oak