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
Pikes Luccio Novello 2024 75cl
£16.82
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 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
Susana Balbo BenMarco Expresivo 2022 75cl
£32.20
The high altitude region of Gualtallary is recognized for its calcareous alluvial soils As a result, BenMarco Expresivo is a lineal, fresh wine, with aromas of blackberries, pepper tree and violets It stands out for its mineral notes, balanced natural acidity and firm tannins Great aging potential
Bertani Valpolicella Ripasso Valpantena 2022 75cl
£22.10
Intense notes of blackcurrant, plum, raspberry, black cherry and spice Take a sip, and it s absolutely delicious, so vibrant and alive, with juicy elderberry fruit, rounded and sumptuous in texture Irresistible
Santadi Carignano del Sulcis, Grotta Rossa 2023 75cl
£16.02
This fills the nostrils with violets and toffee, then seduces the mouth with blackcurrant and dried figs, followed by intriguing secondary flavours of tar and mushroom to keep your attention
Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019 75cl
£109.06
Brick red in colour with earthy brown edges The nose is pronounced and complex, offering an entertaining array of red and blackberry fruits, spices and oaky aromas. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a richly complex middle and an everlasting, elegant finish. The tannic structure that dominated the wine in its youth is beginning to mellow and allow mature, secondary characteristics to show. A stunning wine with enormous appeal
Vumbaca Giuseppe Ciro DOC Rosso Classico Superiore Organic 2023 75cl
£22.34
Ruby red, intense, fragrant and persistent aroma On the palate it shows good structure and remarkable personality
D Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2019 75cl
£34.03
Dark fruit and savoury characters leap from the glass; liquorice and blackberry, laced with a hint of char Complexity in the shape of iodine and soil-like notes follow The wine is powerful and structured After decanting, the core of sweet black fruits, plums and mulberries permeates through the savoury layers of earth, shiitake mushrooms and cedarwood spice The wine is quite compact and focused A powerful yet refined expression of Shiraz with balance, complexity and persistence
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
Bodegas Verum Ulterior Garnacha Parcela No 6 Organic 2020 75cl
£21.50
Winemaker Elias Lopez describes this as "Spain's answer to Pinot Noir," and it's easy to see why With a unique and beautiful, transparent peach-rose colour, this is almost a rose wine, however it has concentration and complexity that's virtually never seen in rose It has classic red Burgundy aromas of ripe cherries, rosehips and earthy, leafy, 'woodland walk' nuances, alongside an alluringly fresh apricot character that is all of its own In the mouth, it is succulent and rounded, with surprising body for such pale colour, and yet such soft tannins as to be pretty much unnoticeable With a hauntingly long finish, this marvellous wine is drinking beautifully now and over the next 3-4 years at least This is crafted in the way Spanish wines used to be made before French got involved in the 19th Century It is aged underground in large clay 'tinajas'
