North American Wine

14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 75cl £15.53

The inspiration for 14 Hands wines recalls a time when wild mustangs roamed freely on the hills of eastern Washington State This unique and beautiful landscape that gave these unbridled horses their spirit and tenacity now feeds their vines The 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of blueberries and blackcurrants with subtle hints of dried herbs and spice On the palate, the dark stone fruit flavours are complemented by a touch of cocoa and accentuated by fine, velvety tannins

White 14.5

Bogle Family Vineyards Chardonnay 2022 75cl £16.31

Beautiful, juicy ripe pear and nectarine fruit cradled in gently toasted oak with layers of flavour and texture The mid-palate is fleshed out by delicious creamy, buttery flavours, and the oak adds an intriguing spicy complexity There is perfectly-balanced acidity, which makes sure that it finishes clean and fresh and makes you ready for another sip Superb wine!

Bogle Family Vineyards Phantom 2020 75cl £22.40

Petite Sirah 49% - Zinfandel 49% - Mourvedre 2% Three distinctive grape varieties that combine lush berry and fierce spice into this wine Deeply luscious and succulent blackberries, aromas of anise and sweet fig are embraced by touches of black pepper Subtle notes of cloves and vanilla emerge and complement the concentrated fruit character of the wine Bottle age will integrate the three unique varieties more, although we suspect most people won't wait to enjoy this wonderful wine! By the way, it gets even better with air, so we recommend decanting it

White 14.5

Bogle Family Vineyards Viognier 2021 75cl £21.05

A stunning Bogle family wine from California's cool, coastal Sacramento Delta district It displays appetisingly luscious ripe stone fruit aromas, with fresh apricot and juicy pear on the palate Since this is all about displaying Viognier's fabulously expressive fruit character, most of the final wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks However to introduce some spicy complexity and develop richness on the palate, a portion was fermented and matured on the lees in American oak barrels

Cannonball Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 37.5cl £9.85

An exciting revival of a classic style It has the best characteristics of traditional California and old world Bordeaux Features aromatic tiers of ripe mulberry, spiced black tea and purple floral notes Ample at its core with flavors of cherry, chocolate and roasted hazelnut, all contributing to tremendous depth, leading to a long and unstinting finish Pairs beautifully with lamb chops, roasted duck, cassoulet, black and blue burger, grilled aubergine and aged Cheddar

White 14

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Aveta Sauvignon Blanc 2021 75cl £29.69

With aromas of freshly-sliced lemons and green herbs, opening out to pink grapefruit, passionfruit, guava and honeydew melon as it sits in the glass, Stag's Leap Aveta is a generous style of Sauvignon Blanc—closer to fine white Bordeaux than to Sancerre Fresh yet textured, it has understated mineral character underpinning the generous fruit, creamy roundness and lovely, sustained length on the palate Clearly made by a premium producer with great attention to detail, this is really delicious

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

Bonterra Organic Chardonnay 2022 75cl £15.72

An initial impression of rich, buttery cream quickly turns to aromas of honey and lightly toasted almonds, followed by tropical aromas of pineapple, citrusy lemon and creme brulee The wine is refreshing on the palate, with a minerality that is both bright and clean, drawing you into a vibrant tartness and lemon zest that is absolutely, positively Bonterra Chardonnay, vintage after vintage

Cannonball Merlot 2021 75cl £17.33

Crimson coloured, tempting all the senses, it has aromas of amaretto, fresh fig, with a hint of cherries and rich chocolate On the palate the structure is sophisticated, with wonderful concentration and an engaging finish of fresh cherries, chocolate and spiced cake

Diamond Collection Cabernet 21 Coppola 75cl £18.31

Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 75cl £17.81

Aromas of bright cherry, currant, and raspberry with notes of toasted oak and vanilla The palate displays flavours of cherry and currant with a lingering and thoughtful finish Good structure, a moderate weight, polished tannins and a balanced acidity

Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot 2019 75cl £16.63

Patz and Hall Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2018 75cl £54.47

An outstanding combination of Pinot Noir grapes from a range of Sonoma Coast sites, fragrant with five spice and cocoa and offering delicious flavours of dried cherry, cranberry, strawberry and a drop or two of Kirsch

Cannonball Chardonnay 2018 37.5cl £11.00

Sophisticated nose of lemon curd, peaches, and a hint of pie crust On the palate, zippy stone fruit and tropical notes, pineapple and soft vanilla bean on the finish

Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Blanc 2023 75cl £15.43

Heavenly aromas of peach and juicy pear Satisfying richness of texture, balanced by an ion beam of freshness Was this wine abducted? It claims to be from California, but it's rather hard to tell that it doesn't hail from the southern Rhone valley A warp in the fourth dimension, perhaps Made from 46% Grenache Blanc, 34% Vermentino and 20% Clairette Blanche