Tahbilk, Nagambie Lakes, Shiraz 2020 75cl
£19.90
An expressive and juicy Shiraz with ample plum and blackberry fruits and a warm spicy savouriness from eucalpytus and herbal notes
Jim Barry Wines 'The McRae Wood', Clare Valley, Shiraz 2017 75cl
£39.67
Layers of flavour surround concentrated berried fruits This is a Shiraz of fantastic drive and complexity, with the soft velvety texture enhancing the lengthy finish
Jim Barry Wines 'Single Vineyard McKays', Clare Valley, Riesling 2023 75cl
£23.96
Floral aromas of pink grapefruit, lime and a lift of tropical guava lead to a generous yet precise palate with a light, creamy texture and a lively, mineral finish
Saddle Creek, Australia, Semillon Chardonnay 2023 75cl
£10.07
An inviting and easy blend of creamy Chardonnay complemented by fresh Semillon, full of tropical pineapple flavours
Pikes Luccio Novello 2023 75cl
£16.38
A vibrant showing of fresh red fruits, boiled lollies, red confectionary, pomegranate and crushed rose petals Slight hints of dried herbs as the wine warms and opens in the glass Following through from the aroma is a mouthful of delicious red fruits Redcurrant, red cherries, pomegranate, and red plums Light to medium bodied, the popping acid line keeps things lively until whispers of savoury tannins bring things to a close
D Arenberg The Derelict Vineyard Grenache 2019 75cl
£20.88
This is not soft, squashy strawberry Starburst Grenache This is real Grenache Serious Grenache Grenache with an attitude It has the most phenomenally complex aroma of wild berries, pepper, mushroom, gravel and iron Depth, intensity and generous structure Wild strawberries and peppery spice dance amid earthy undertones and brooding tannins Decant to really show its true potential, then savour it slowly Drink now or over the next ten years Superb!
Teusner Wines Joshua GMS 2023 75cl
£20.65
A youthful and juicy 'Nouveau' style red wine drawing inspiration from the Rhone A blend of Grenache, Mataro (Mourvedre) and Shiraz, this wine is completely unoaked A mix of light and dark fresh ripe berried fruits, cured meats and lifted spice on the nose sets you up for mouthful of savoury and gamey flavour in the mouth
D Arenberg Old Bean Truck Cabernet Shiraz 2022 75cl
£11.16
This is a great, honest, earthy Australian red made by the Osborn family from Langhorne Creek fruit The aromas evoke strawberries and dusty blackcurrants over red earth, baking under a blazing Aussie sun There are hints of eucalyptus, mint and Italian Amaro A cracking wine, and great value
Swinney Farvie Grenache 2022 75cl
£78.91
This smells very like fine red Burgundy, with rosehip and red cherry character on the nose In keeping with all 'even' vintages to date, 2022 was a warmer year, and this shows in the relative richness of texture - super-supple, refined, with subtle, integrated acidity and an extra layer of sophistication It has potentially a long life ahead of it, but it s pretty much irresistible already 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 2022 75cl
£78.91
The Swinney label wines represent the top 2% of the family's vineyard production, and Farvie is the utmost pinnacle - with only a few hundred cases made each year This is an awe-inspiring wine with cool-climate Syrah aromas and the ethereally sumptuous texture of Le Musigny The fruit of a very special vineyard site, painstaking viticulture ensures that the bunches are protected from direct exposure to the sun's rays, helping to ensure a wine of vibrancy and finesse Scents of wild blueberry, damson, clove, star anise, freesia,and white pepper greet the nose, while in the mouth, it is super-refined, intense and concentrated in flavour; with gorgeoust succulence of texture There is a sprinkling of powdery tannin - discernible but utterly delicate This harnonious wine is exceptional to drink already, and it should age effortlessly for 15 years or longer
Swinney Frankland River Mourvedre 2022 75cl
£27.29
Vibrant magenta with purple hues A distinct ferrous character on the nose, with Szechuan pepper, brambly wild red and black fruits with a subtle violet lift The palate is medium bodied with characteristic plums, spice and iron filings Beautiful poise with lithe tannins and a fine boned structural finish
Pizzini Wines Verduzzo 2023 75cl
£15.79
The nose displays complex aromas of cinnamon spiced apple and soft herbal notes, complemented by ripe tropical fruits, pear, white peach and toasty nutty characters The palate is soft and round The wine has mouth filling texture and nicely balanced acidity with flavours of ripe pear, toasted almonds, spices and fleshy ripe peach The length on this Northern Italian variety lingers with soft vanilla notes from the oak
Pizzini Wines Pietra Rossa Sangiovese 2022 75cl
£17.75
Brick red in colour with a cherry hue Initial notes of raspberry and red cherry on the nose which lead to spicy and earthy characters as the wine opens The palate is rich and seductive with plums, cherries, hints of leather and soft earthy notes The balance of fresh fruit and soft acidity, blended with savoury and chalky tannins, give this wine both drink now and aging capacity
Pizzini Wines Brachetto 2023 75cl
£11.00
Lightly sparkling and low in alcohol Featuring bright watermelon and berry notes, starts sweet and finishes dry A perfectly balanced refreshing drink on its own or for something different, add fresh ginger, mint and lime
