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
Bonterra Zinfandel 2018 75cl
£15.72
Aromas of black raspberry and cherry fruit, and notions of pepper and minerals on the nose A decadent palate of briery fruit, vanilla, brown spice and toasty oak is framed by polished tannins and a rich, lingering finish
Omero Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2018 75cl
£26.21
An elegant approach to the noble variety, with aromas of redcurrant, strawberry-rhubarb and elderflower with a palate of raspberry and honeycomb with bright acidity and smooth, silky texture
Beaulieu Vineyard Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 75cl
£79.85
Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon comes exclusively from the distinguished Rutherford Bench terroir, from hand-selected vineyard parcels under the ownership of Beaulieu Vineyard It is matured for 21 months in 100% French oak barrels (80% first-fill) The wine expresses an exquisitely bright and vibrant fresh blackcurrant aroma, that could easily belong to a top Saint-Julien from a top vintage Like its counterparts in Bordeaux, it also evokes nuances of summer vineyard footpath dust (the famous Rutherford Dust note), juicy blackberries and woodland glade wild raspberries straight off the cane On the palate, it has a rich, rounded, velvety nature, with fabulously decadent texture to the tannins, and everything is enlivened by vibrant fruit concentration and harmonious balance This legendary wine could evolve in the cellar for decades, and yet is irresistibly delicious already Crack on!
Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 75cl
£48.64
The Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon expresses juicy blueberry and purple grape notes, alongside savoury nuances of crushed graphite, mulberry leaf and Bovril; the aromas intensify as the wine is exposed to air On the palate, the flavours are intense and yet the texture is mellow, with velvety tannins and balanced acidity There is an appealing buttery richness, and the juicy fruit flavours persist well on the finish This is made up of 95% Beaulieu Vineyards estate-grown fruit, split roughly 50:50 between the Rutherford and Calistoga districts The 5% that does not come from Beaulieu land is selected from top growers and sites, that the winemaker judges will enhance the balance of the final composition The wine is aged 18 months in French, American and European oak barrels, of which 30% are first-fill
Orin Swift Machete 2020 75cl
£53.72
A brooding hue and viscous consistency, powerful aromas of creme de cassis, boysenberry, and ripe cherries are complemented by a soft minerality and hints of dark chocolate The entry is smooth with dark plums and a charred meatiness that floods to create a velvety texture that lingers
Louis M Martini Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 75cl
£124.32
The Monte Rosso vineyard lies at 1,000 feet in the Mayacamas mountains in Sonoma County At this elevation, it is above the fog that so frequently affects California's coastal districts, and so experiences plenty of sunshine, tempered by the coolness of altitude These conditions lead to fantastically intense, succulent black cherry aromas, with more than a hint of spiciness Big, rich, velvety and utterly delicious With decanting, this is a super-impressive wine young, although it will also reward extended cellaring Marvellous
Orin Swift 8 Years In The Desert 2021 75cl
£49.33
An opaque core with a red amethyst rim, the wine opens with ripe raspberry and blackberry, dark plum preserves and hints of black pepper and clove An entry of heft, the palate is packed with blueberry and sweet black cherry along with touch of fresh herbs—thyme, savory and tarragon Long on the finish, the ripe tannins, a dash of ash, and notes of black tea round out the wine
Louis M Martini Monte Rosso Gnarly Vine Zinfandel 2018 75cl
£74.80
From one of California's Grand Cru vineyards, it starts with the intense aromas of rich blackberry, blackcurrant and pepper aromas, the palate has striking power and breadth This leads to a sweep of dark fruit flavours of blackberry, plum, blackcurrant The fine tannins and outstanding balance of power create a wine of poise and elegance
Angels and Cowboys Angels and Cowboys Rose 2022 75cl
£21.68
Angels and Cowboys Rose is classic 'Oeuil-de-Perdrix' ('partridge eye') style, meaning a delicate blush colour Aromas are minerally and ethereal with hints of grapefruit and spicy floral notes In taste, the wine is lively and racy with flavors of citrus blossoms and minerals On the palate, this rose displays vibrant acidity, with a full and silky mid palate, deliciously great length and just enough texture to enjoy with or without food