Rob Dolan White Label Pinot Noir 2019 75cl
£24.96
Aromas and flavours of violets, maraschino cherries, black cherries and vanilla Soft, velvety tannins are supported by the fresh berry fruit profile
Rob Dolan Chardonnay 2021 75cl
£17.78
Aromas and flavours of quince jelly, guava, lemon, grapefruit, nectarine and a touch of oak spice Textural with fresh acidity
Rob Dolan Cabernet Shiraz Merlot Rob Dolan 2018 75cl
£17.78
Aromas of blackcurrant, red plum and blackberry with a hint of black olive On the palate, the brambley black fruit is evident supported by fine grained tannins A hint of savouriness with a touch of spicy oak
D Arenberg The High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 75cl
£18.05
"This is a wine of great presence, loaded with classic Cabernet Sauvignon characters of cassis, plums, cedar, red pepper and violets Despite the depth and complexity of the fruit, the palate remains true to Cabernet form, providing a sleek mouthfeel framed by a long line of fine, chalky tannins Powerful, aromatic, persistent and charming all at once While this wine offers enough fruit to be enjoyed in youth, expect five to eight further years of careful cellaring to enhance its overall quality and enjoyment "
D Arenberg d'Arry's Original Shiraz Grenache 2019 75cl
£16.84
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
Swinney Farvie Frankland River Syrah 2020 75cl
£85.25
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 With an exuberant, fruit-forward nose, this smells of plump, juicy, utterly yummy blackberries at perfect ripeness Take a sip, and it is succulent and scrumptious, with almost-hidden tannins that just peek through on the finish This is so delicious that it doesn t need time, but it should evolve beautifully if given the chance Drink 2023-2034+
Swinney Farvie Frankland River Grenache 2020 75cl
£85.25
This smells very like fine red Burgundy, with rosehip and red cherry character on the nose 2020 was a warmer year (like 2018), and this shows in the relative richness of texture - super-supple and refined, with more subtle, integrated acidity than either of the previous vintages While I love the 2018 for its vibrancy, the 2020 has an extra layer of sophistication It has potentially a long life ahead of it, but it s so irresistible already that I can t see all that many bottles surviving to find out Drink 2023-2033 and beyond 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
Chaffey Bros Wine Co Not Your Grandma's Chillable Red 2021 75cl
£15.62
Medium colour with a garnet hue Lifted aromatics of rose petals, red berries, cola and a subtle fresh earthy note Palate sits somewhere betweena rose and red, it's medium bodied, soft and smashable, with refreshing acidity leaving you wanting more Upfront red fruits, continuing with earthy, cola/anise characters and finishing with a peppery stalky spice A great balance of sweet and savoury from the likes of Grenache and Mouvedre
Kooyong Massale Pinot Noir 2021 75cl
£25.73
This tastes like hedgerow fruit on a bright autumn morning (frosted rosehips and blackberries) and makes us think of quality red Burgundy And yet you will never find a Burgundy at this price with such dry intensity surrounded by wonderful airy gracefulness A terrific, complex Pinot Noir with a profoundness that suggests a far more expensive wine than it really is Fantastic - Tom King, Fine Wine Manager
Wynns Michael Limited Release Shiraz 2016 75cl
£92.54
A beautifully refined Shiraz, with the texture of top Burgundy, this has fragrant, delicate aromas of freesia, clove, allspice and cinnamon, with allusions to both a summertime dusty vineyard track and the barrel cellar After sitting in the glass a while, sumptuous, generous plum and cherry fruit builds in intensity The wine caresses the palate, with its super-silky texture gorgeous fruit and the merest touches of eucalyptus and liquorice Beautifully-proportioned, with just the right levels of acidity and tannin, this is fully ready to enjoy straight away If you want to cellar some, it should also be very long-lived and should evolve beautifully over at least another 15 years Michael Limited Release is made from the top 2% of Wynns Shiraz production, and only produced in top vintages Shiraz was the first variety planted here in 1857 by John Riddoch, and the fruit of some of the earliest vines planted is used in this wine
Kooyong Farrago Chardonnay 2019 75cl
£38.30
Seriously intense greengage and nectarine aromas mingle with gunflint and fine oak Fabulous intensity on the palate: concentrated peach, vibrant appley acidity, powerful and full-bodied - although its razor-sharp edge keeps it lively and fresh Finishes with tangy, concentrated apricot compote Drink 2016-2022
Chaffey Bros Wine Co La Conquista! Tempranillo Garnacha Graciano 2018 75cl
£17.53
A blend of 66% Tempranillo, 30% old vine Garnacha and 4% Graciano Cherry and cola aromas mingle with hints of chocolate and spicy A dark, yet luminous crimson colour hints at the rich semi-savoury dark cherry and cola palate that nishes with a hint of grenache red cherry juiciness The original Spanish spelling of Barrosa honours the original name given to our Barossa Valley by Colonel Light who fought in the 1811 battle
Rojomoma Raj's Pick Shiraz 2015 75cl
£79.76
The flagship Rojomoma wine, Raj s Pick, is made from the best hand selected parcels of grapes Named after Sam Kurtz and Bernadette Kaeding's son Raj, it is only made in vintages that produce fine enough fruit Concentrated basket-pressings have added great richness, intense flavours and dense tannins to the wine This is delicately balanced with beautiful French oak If you have the willpower, it can be cellared for many years to come Only 60 dozen made, this is listed in Matthew Jukes's 100 Best Australian Wines 2022/23
Rojomoma Raj's Pick Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 75cl
£79.96
A complex wine displaying the many characters of Cabernet Sauvignon from vibrant hercaeaous flavours through to cocoa and dark chocolate Well balanced with delcious chewy tannins A wine of great length and persistence
