Crasto Douro Superior White 2024 75cl
£18.59
How do you make a white Burgundy lookalike out of obscure Portuguese grapes in the place most famous for Port wine? We have absolutely no idea, but through some strange alchemy, Crasto have done exactly this This is a seriously sumptuous bottle, and we highly recommend it
Aveleda Loureiro Vinho Verde 2024 75cl
£11.16
The Loureiro Vinho Verde is absolutely typical of the region, with light body, modest alcohol level and a suggestion of fizz It has bright, light aromas of lemongrass, green herbs, citrus zest and peach Loureiro is grown almost entirely on granite soils
Aveleda Alvarinho Vinho Verde 2024 75cl
£13.44
Clear appearance, pale lemon-yellow color with golden hints Aveleda Alvarinho presents delicate aromas of grapefruit, orange leaf and white flowers It is a very balanced and elegant white wine, surprisingly structured and velvety, with delicious notes of orange peel, pineapple and orange blossom This wine presents a good acidity and depth in the mouth
San Marco Frascati 2024 75cl
£9.83
Light straw yellow, with a delicate lemony nose In the mouth it is clean and well-balanced with hints of lemons, peaches and honey
Domaine du Barres Saint-Chinian 2024 75cl
£10.67
This red seems to emit all the warmth of the Mediterranean sunshine, along with a generous portion of ripe mulberry and a flick of spice
D Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2022 75cl
£16.28
Earthy, spicy Shiraz from McLaren Vale in South Australia, full of black plums, liquorice and black pepper, with a peaty underlayer of mushroom, pipe tobacco and charcuterie
Les Mougeottes Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 75cl
£13.33
A spicy and warm cabernet, with hints of coffee and plenty of ripe dark fruit On the palate it is full-bodied firm and soft tannins, blackurrant fruit, and subtle vanillin flavours of new oak
Chateau du Poyet Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie Vieilles Vignes 2023 75cl
£10.37
Pale yellow in colour with a touch of complexity on the nose brought about by ageing on the lees The palate is well balanced with surprisingly good weight and concentration followed by a clean, crisp finish
D Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2024 75cl
£16.68
This has a beautifully intense mandarin orange and lemon sorbet character, with bright, tangy acidity balanced by finely-judged sweetness, resulting in a dry-ish style overall At only 10% alcohol yet with masses of character, this really is the perfect foil for prawns or langoustines, or Thai, Vietnamese and Malaysian food It would go equally well with a very British plate of fish and chips Chester Osborn says that d'Arenberg makes McLaren Vale's only Riesling, and they prune back hard to heighten the wine's intensity and pick early for vibrancy and freshness In theory, this could be cellared up to half a centurybut in practice most is drunk up in the first couple of years after the vintage
Chateau des Gravieres Graves Rouge 2022 75cl
£18.60
Deep garnet-red with a slightly woody and toasted nose and aromas of prunes and liquorice Fleshy, robust and well-balanced in the mouth with a firm, lengthy finish This is a fantastic value classic Graves red that delivers loads of pleasure at a very modest price
Bogle Family Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel 2022 75cl
£18.12
This supple and mouth-filling vintage leads with juicy raspberry and ripe boysenberry fruit Hints of spiced chocolate integrate well with fruit that is surprisingly luscious and silky on the palate, partnered with black pepper backbone that gives structure and weight Flavours of toasted oak and pipe tobacco create further structure, allowing this wine to stand up to a variety of hearty fare
Gobillard Champagne Brut Grande Reserve 1er Cru Half Bottle 37.5cl NV
£19.75
Scrumptious nose of baked Bramley apples, spiced with a hint of star anise Nuances of cream and baking bread Greengage fruit and honey on the palate; a touch of fresh herbs, and more than a suggestion of minerality Excellent balance between brisk acidity and creamy texture This is a really terrific Champagne from a small producer that is more than a match for more expensive, famous, brands
Pegoes, Adega de Pegoes Selected Harvest White, Peninsula de Setubal 2024 75cl
£12.98
Pegoes 'Selected Harvest White' is a contemporary Portuguese white wine crafted from carefully selected parcels across the estate's finest vineyard blocks.
This vintage captures the freshness and mineral character typical of Portugal's Setúbal Peninsula, delivering crisp acidity and subtle stone fruit notes. This food-friendly expression pairs effortlessly with seafood, light poultry, and Mediterranean cuisine. A refined choice for everyday enjoyment or as an introduction to Portugal's emerging white wine credentials.
Waxy aromas of orange blossom are followed by a rich and opulent flavour of peach melba with a touch of ginger, creamy and elegant
Berton Vineyard, Winemakers Reserve, Padthaway, The Black Shiraz 2023 75cl
£15.32
Berton Vineyard WMR Padthaway Shiraz showcases the depth and structure this celebrated South Australian region is known for. Crafted from premium fruit grown in Padthaway's distinctive terroir, this wine delivers rich dark berry and plum notes with subtle spice and oak complexity.
The careful winemaking approach ensures a wine of substance and elegance, with balanced tannins that reward both immediate enjoyment and cellaring potential. A sophisticated choice for those seeking authentic Australian Shiraz character.
Densely hued, this is a rich and fleshy Shiraz with generous minty blackberry, chocolate and mint flavours over hints of fresh herbs
Chateau de l'Aumerade Cuvee Marie Christine Rose, Cru Classe Cotes de Provence 2024 37.5cl
£12.56
A refined Provencal rose from the prestigious Chateau de l'Aumerade, this Cru Classe delivers delicate aromas of ripe strawberries and peach with subtle vanilla notes.
The palate is crisp and elegant, finishing with refreshing minerality characteristic of the Cotes de Provence terroir.