Swinney Farvie Syrah 2019 75cl
£78.91
An awe-inspiring wine with the aroma of Hermitage and the texture of Richebourg, Farvie Syrah is a selection of fruit picked exclusively from the 'morning' side of the vine rows, which ripens more slowly and gently than fruit exposed to the afternoon sun 2019 was a cooler vintage than 2018 and 2020, and this is reflected in the fresh vibrancy of the wine It has fabulously precise, bright acidity and beautiful refinement of texture Undoubtedly a great wine, it will be intriguing to watch this evolve for 15 years or longer - but give it an hour in a decanter and it will be irresistible to drink now
Swinney Farvie Grenache 2019 75cl
£78.91
2019 was a colder vintage than 2018, and this is reflected in the fresh vibrancy of the wine It has fabulously precise, bright acidity and beautiful refinement of texture It tastes less ready than either the 2018 or 2020 vintages Drink 2026-2036 People told Matt Swinney that he was insane when he planted Grenache in the Frankland River region The 'Albany Doctor' wind blows along the river valley direct from the Southern Ocean, meaning that summertime afternoons and evenings can be distinctly chilly Combined with reliable sunshine, this promotes the long, slow ripening shared by many of the world's finest wine regions Was Matt right? Does the Grenache ripen? Absolutely, and reliably so: under cool but dry and sunny conditions, and helped by the impoverished ironstone gravel soils, well-drained hilltop sites and established bush vines Farvie Grenache is the result of a ridiculously painstaking selection effort, involving visiting each vine three times to pick out the fruit that has reached the 'sweet spot' of optimal ripeness - neither too exposed to the sun, nor too shaded
Rojomoma Red Art Grenache 2020 75cl
£29.76
An elegant and fragrant wine with bright red fruit characters balanced with gentle savouriness Very soft tannins The use of only old oak and controlled alcohol allows the wine to speak of its old vine (1886) single vineyard origins Can be enjoyed now but can also be cellared for at least another 10 years
Regal Rogue Wild Rose Vermouth 50cl NV
£25.20
Regal Rogue Wild Rose is led by tropical fruit and fruit spice notes, marrying a pale and dry Barossa Shiraz Rose from the Adelaide Hills with native illawara plums, rosella and strawberry gum, and rhubarb and kina Regal Rogue follows a natural production process with no wood interaction and finishes semi-dry with a lingering after-taste
Regal Rogue Lively White Vermouth 50cl NV
£25.20
Regal Rogue Lively White is bursting with citrus and floral notes, marrying an Orange, NSW, Organic un-wooded Chardonnay with native Lemon myrtle, Desert limes, Finger limes and Native Thyme with elderflower, lemongrass, grapefruit and chamomile
Regal Rogue Bold Red Vermouth 50cl NV
£25.20
Regal Rogue Bold Red is one of the world s first dry Red vermouths, led by aromatic spice and rich dried fruit Marrying a deep, rich naturally spiced Organic Shiraz with Orange, NSW, Organic un-wooded Chardonnay and native Pepper berry, Wattle seed and Native Thyme followed by Cinnamon, clove, star anise, nutmeg, ginger, bitter orange, dried fig and dried cherry
Pikes The Plantation Grenache 2019 75cl
£16.96
Bright cherry red, this instantly appealing wine shows a vibrant display of ripe red fruits, together with complex spice, herb and flower notes Raspberry and red cherry dominate, backed up by rosemary, lavender, eucalyptus leaf and liquorice, this is soft and elegant, with feather-like delicacy Beautifully balanced, with super-silky tannins and a refined, sustained finish Bravo!
Regal Rogue Daring Dry Vermouth 50cl NV
£25.46
Regal Rogue Daring Dry is led by savoury and light salty notes creating an umami finish It marries a grassy Sauvignon Blanc from South Australia with native anise myrtle, quandong and native thyme coupled with white pepper, gentian, olive leaf and juniper This gives an earthy, salty and very herbaceous character Regal Rogue follows a natural production process with no wood interaction and finishes semi-dry with a lingering after-taste
Swinney Farvie Grenache 2018 75cl
£78.91
Glorious, deep raspberry juice colour Cherry and black raspberry on the nose open to nuances of cassia, black truffle salted caramel and beef stock In the mouth, it has an astonishingly seamless texture for such a young wine, with flavours of stewed cherries and bittersweet 'Moro' - Sicilian blood orange There is fine acidity and a rounded, warm finish The wine's harmonious character will lead to many a bottle being enjoyed early, although like a fine Burgundy, this is intended to develop with age People told Matt Swinney that he was insane when he planted Grenache in the Frankland River region The 'Albany Doctor' wind blows along the river valley direct from the Southern Ocean, meaning that summertime afternoons and evenings can be distinctly chilly Combined with reliable sunshine, this promotes the long, slow ripening shared by many of the world's finest wine regions Was Matt right? Does the Grenache ripen? Absolutely, and reliably so: under cool but dry and sunny conditions, and helped by the impoverished ironstone gravel soils, well-drained hilltop sites and established bush vines Farvie Grenache is the result of a ridiculously painstaking selection effort, involving visiting each vine three times to pick out the fruit that has reached the 'sweet spot' of optimal ripeness - neither too exposed to the sun, nor too shaded
Swinney Farvie Syrah 2018 75cl
£78.91
An awe-inspiring wine with the aroma of Hermitage and the texture of Richebourg, Farvie Syrah is a selection of fruit picked exclusively from the 'morning' side of the vine rows, which ripens more slowly and gently than fruit exposed to the afternoon sun Whortleberry, aronia and purple grape lead into nuances of clove, star anise, stargazer lily, musk, leather and iron as it opens in the glass In the mouth, it is super-refined, intense and concentrated in flavour; with gorgeous soft succulence of texture There is a sprinkling of powdery tannin - discernible but utterly delicate Undoubtedly a great wine, it would be intriguing to watch this evolve for 15 years or longer - but oh, it's so irresistible already Utterly harmonious
Rojomoma Red Art Grenache 2018 75cl
£29.76
An elegant and fragrant wine with bright red fruit characters balanced with gentle savouriness Very soft tannins The use of only old oak and controlled alcohol allows the wine to speak of its old vine (1886) single vineyard origins Can be enjoyed now but can also be cellared for at least another 10 years
Fowles Wine Are You Game? Sparkling 75cl NV
£16.20
With a delicate straw colour and aromas of strawberries and apples with subtle savoury notes, this sparkling is light and fresh with a fine bead and yeasty complexity Matt Fowles - self-taught hunter, chef, winemaker and jazz trumpet player - was an unfulfilled lawyer before buying a winery out of administration and creating Fowles Wine