Bogle Family Vineyards Juggernaut Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 75cl
£24.70
This has gorgeous scents of succulent, ripe black cherries and cream, with a hint of attractive leafy character Intense and ripe, it's balanced by glorious freshness Succulent, concentrated and with good texture and balance, it has supple tannins and nuances of savoury herbs and tobacco This is immediately delicious, and you'll want to start enjoying it now However if you do want to stash a few bottles, it will continue to be great for at least another 3-4 years Juggernaut is the name of Bogle's selections from particularly special vineyard sites, offering a clear step up in concentration from their regular reds, while maintaining their hallmark easygoing style
Sartori L'Appassione Rosso Trevenezie 2022 75cl
£11.86
This is an excellent value, honest Italian wine made from estate-grown fruit of the Sartori family vineyards It has an appetising bouquet of red berry fruits, peppery spice and savoury nuances On the palate, silky-soft and rounded, neither too heavy nor too light, with pleasant persistence of flavour Perfect pasta wine!
Along the lines of a Valpolicella, it is crafted from a combination of Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
Cannonball Chardonnay 2022 75cl
£17.33
Cannonball does a beautiful job of making a friendly, easygoing and fun Chardonnay, with scents of ripe golden apples, juicy pears and just a hint of citrus Soft, juicy and creamy-textured, this is a wine that is more about the fruit than the oak - the wood is there, but very much in the background Overall, the impression is of orchard fruits, ripened to perfection in the benign California sunshine
Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant 2023 75cl
£19.49
"In 1954, the village council of Chateauneuf-du-Pape was quite perturbed and apprehensive that flying saucers of 'flying cigars' might do damage to their vineyards, were they to land therein So, right-thinking men all, they passed an ordinance prohibiting the landing of flying saucers or flying cigars in their vineyards The ordinance further states that any flying saucers or flying cigars that did land were to be taken immediately to the pound" Thus reads the label of 'Le Cigare Volant', the inspiration of the original 'Rhone Ranger', Randall Grahm A fabulously delicious red from California's Central Coast - Just one sip teleports you to the southern Rhone valley Fragrant, perfumed aroma of just-picked fresh strawberries Full of flavour, with a delicious combination of juicy richness and super-soft tannins Very moreish Can it really be this irresistible without some kind of mind control? 52% Grenache, 35% Cinsault and 13% Syrah
Sauska Sparkling Rose Brut 75cl NV
£17.29
A joyous and sophisticated traditional-method sparkling wine Bright cherry pink with a deliciously fruity nose, showing rose petal and lychee aromas Candied grapefruit, crushed pink peppercorn and strawberry flavours make for a refreshing and enticing wine
Alpha Estate, Single Vineyard Hedgehog, Amyndeo, Rose 2024 75cl
£25.33
A pale coloured, dry and fresh rose with an aromatic bouquet of rose petals and raspberry complemented by mineral and fennel tones with just a hint of liquorice
Peregrine Wines Pinot Noir 2019 75cl
£30.23
Central Otago has become one of the best places on the globe to find great pinot, even though the area accounts for only 24% of New Zealand's wine production Dark cherry, redcurrant and blackberry flavours finely layered with savoury and spice notes A supple and silken textured, elegant Pinot Noir
Joseph Drouhin Montagny 2022 75cl
£27.80
Montagny is a very interesting wine, with aromas of golden apple, almond and fern, and a delicate lemony note It gives a clear-cut, lively first impression, followed by a sense of satisfying roundness Long aftertaste, with appetising flavours of fruit compote
Groot Constantia, Constantia, Merlot 2021 75cl
£24.74
Juicy plum and vanilla flavours complemented by a slight hint of mocha, capsicum and chocolate Packs a punch of flavour
Lucien Lurton Collection Bordeaux Rouge La Reserve 2022 75cl
£10.51
Deep purple in colour with an expressive nose Medium-bodied, rounded tannins, packed with red fruits and a touch of spice on the palate A complex wine with a long finish
Louis Michel Chablis 2023 75cl
£29.72
This is outstanding Chablis, that evokes its northern Burgundy origins with a fabulous sense of place It displays the typical 'stony' character of the region, over which are layered exciting notes of white peach, apricot and chervil, thanks to the care and dedication in the vineyard and cellar of this top producer
Gobillard Champagne Brut Tradition 75cl NV
£30.71
A gentle, elegant and rounded style of Champagne, with notes of ripe apples Full-bodied, balanced and harmonious through to the long finish, it has beautifully-integrated, mellow flavours Made from approximately 1/3 each Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, aged for a minimum of two years, this is a delicious Champagne from an excellent quality, small producer located between Taittinger and Dom Perignon in the village of Hautvilliers
Seresin Estate Rachel Pinot Noir 2023 75cl
£24.34
A blend from all three vineyard sites, Rachel is named after Michael Seresin s mother The nose exhibits aromas of black cherry, truffle and chocolate The palate is concentrated and full with a dense core of rich fruit, alongside savoury spice and herbal notes, all underpinned by silky-fine and mouth coating tannins Long on the finish, with a cleansing acidity, this is a poised, yet powerful wine
Hazy View, Western Cape, Pinotage 2023 75cl
£10.66
Warm berried fruit with smoky and tobacco hints, this is a modern expression of South Africa's signature grape
La Rioja Alta SA, 'Vina Ardanza', Rioja Reserva 2016 37.5cl
£21.12
An emblematic Rioja showcasing beautiful balance, silkiness and opulence with aromatic spicy notes enveloping rich, red fruits and a long, smooth finish
Lionel Gosseaume Touraine-Oisly, Climat N°1 2023 75cl
£15.95
Beautifully fresh with complex aromas of spring flowers, fresh mint, capsicum and pea pod A rounded texture and vibrant acidity Touraine-Oisly was created to showcase Sauvignon Blanc from the finest sites of the Touraine region and promote genuine excellence From an outstanding producer like Lionel Gosseaume, the results are spectacular - the wine has superb intensity and concentration, and less sharpness than Sancerre or Pouilly-Fume