Chateau La Gaffeliere Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe 2011 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
Alain Chavy Bourgogne Blanc 2022 75cl
£20.71
Tantalising aromas of buttered toast and Champagne lead into a beautifully-balanced, creamy palate of poached pears offset by fine, lean acidity With a perfectly-judged balance between richness and freshness, this offers as much drinking pleasure as many a white Burgundy at double the price A really classy wine that beautifully expresses a sense of place
Meinert White Merlot 'The Italian Job' 2020 75cl
£26.65
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)
Kooyong Beurrot Pinot Gris 2022 75cl
£19.82
The first impression is an inviting aroma of honeysuckle blossom, followed by toast and honey When you take a sip, you immediately notice the beautifully round and generous texture with juicy melon and peach fruit character Then come delicate, creamy oak and complex nuances of flowers and spices All the flavours are kept fresh, precise and balanced by beautifully crisp acidity so it is rich but never heavy Marvellous! If you ever have the chance to taste a white Burgundy made from Pinot Beurrot (not very likely, as they're extremely rare), it will have been made from Pinot Gris Kooyong's Pinot Gris is named after this endangered species, and is very similar in style This is irresistibly delicious now, but if you have superhuman self-control, it will drink well for at least another 2-3 years
D Arenberg d'Arry's Original Shiraz Grenache 2020 75cl
£16.33
This wine displays a vibrant, deep plum colour with a dark brick-red edge The nose is packed with berries and spice with a darker background of black olive and freshly turned earth There is a luscious plum, blueberry, blackberry and raspberry core with secondary notes of clove and nutmeg As the wine opens more delicate nuances are revealed, with floral notes appearing on the nose and palate The tannins add a subtle grip and enticingly long finish This wine is named in honour of d'Arenberg's principal, Francis d'Arenberg Osborn, who is universally known as d'Arry d'Arry's original blend, first launched some four decades ago, was as is it appears today - a blend of Shiraz and Grenache grown on d'Arenberg's low yielding, 19th century vineyards
Longue Roche Viognier IGP Pays d'Oc 24 75cl
£13.72
Discover Longue Roche Viognier IGP Pays d'Oc 75cl for a delightful wine experience. Order now from Great Wines Direct and enjoy fast delivery!
Planeta Merlot Sito dell'Ulmo 2020 75cl
£24.05
Immediate bilberry notes followed by a floral bouquet, vanilla and a toasty finish on the nose The palate shows a lovely texture and velvety richness in the mouth, and is well supported by acidity and creamy, elegant tannins Very persistent with a fresh and pleasant length
Fontanafredda Barbera d'Alba DOC Raimonda 2022 75cl
£19.10
Deep garnet in colour with a subtle nose of red berry fruit Soft and elegant on the palate with fine ripe tannin and a complex finish
Champagne Jacquart Champagne Mosaique Signature 75cl NV
£44.04
Cuvee Brut Mosaic Signature undergoes a full 5 years maturation, leading to aromas that unfurl gorgeously from the glass, with baked apple, pear tarte tatin brioche, hazelnut cream and dried flowers On the palate, it is fresh, rich, lush and juicy with flavours that echo the nose It has a long, lively finish, with mineral and citrus character
Sipsmith London Dry Gin 70cl NV
£42.82
Ten carefully selected botanicals from around the globe are used to make this London Dry Gin Floral, summer meadow notes, followed by mellow rounded juniper and zesty, citrus freshness on the nose Dry juniper leads on the palate, then reveals lemon tart and orange marmalade, before all the flavours harmonise The finish is dry with spicy juniper and a hint of lemon tart
El Jimador Tequila El Jimador Blanco Tequila 70cl NV
£34.42
El Jimador tequilas are produced and estate bottled using locally grown, high quality 100% blue agave at Casa Herradura in the tiny town of Amatitan, Jalisco at the heart of Mexico s tequila region el Jimador is made using traditional methods, cooking the agave in clay ovens and fermenting naturally with wild yeasts el Jimador Blanco is bottled fresh, straight after the second distillation into the bottle to preserve the fresh natural agave aromas and clean, smooth taste
Champagne Jacquart Champagne Brut Mosaique 75cl NV
£48.31
A light, golden yellow colour with fine, long-lasting bubbles The bouquet is lovely and fresh with fruity grape and pear hints mingling with intense notes of bread crust Fresh and rather powerful on the palate creating a balanced overall impression with a lovely, long-lasting finish; spice bread and fruit flavours