Maillard Pere et Fils Chorey-Les-Beaune 2023 75cl
£30.82
Aromas of morello cherry and raspberry with complex earthy elements, mouthfilling on the palate with a good concentration of red berry fruits, a lick of smooth woody vanilla and a lovely supple, textured middle supported by very fine tannins Elegant and complex despite its concentration with a well balanced and defined finish
Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino 2023 75cl
£20.74
Just gorgeous! Lovely rounded red fruit character, very easy and immediate, yet backed up by satisfying complexity and structure Tuck right into it straight away, and enjoy over the next 2-3 years Produced entirely from the Brunello variant of Sangiovese grapes, from Il Poggione's younger vines, this is aged for 12 months in large casks before a period of bottle aging Although such maturation is not required by law for Rosso di Montalcino, it mellows the tannins, and gives the wine a complexity that make it a delicious 'poor man's Brunello'
Meinert Merlot 2020 75cl
£18.06
When crafting his Merlot, the winemaker gains inspriration by opening bottles of Pomerol from the top chateaux! This has all the wonderful, velvet softness that you expect of Merlot, with ever so much more personality On the nose, the rounded, supple fruit gains complexity from a roasted pepper and herbal character The texture is beautifully supple, and the tannin is really refined A lovely wine with excellent balance
Seresin Estate Rachel Pinot Noir 2024 75cl
£26.21
A blend from all three vineyard sites, Rachel is named after Michael Seresin s mother The nose exhibits aromas of black cherry, truffle and chocolate The palate is concentrated and full with a dense core of rich fruit, alongside savoury spice and herbal notes, all underpinned by silky-fine and mouth coating tannins Long on the finish, with a cleansing acidity, this is a poised, yet powerful wine
Bogle Family Vineyards Juggernaut Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 75cl
£26.72
This has gorgeous scents of succulent, ripe black cherries and cream, with a hint of attractive leafy character Intense and ripe, it's balanced by glorious freshness Succulent, concentrated and with good texture and balance, it has supple tannins and nuances of savoury herbs and tobacco This is immediately delicious, and you'll want to start enjoying it now However if you do want to stash a few bottles, it will continue to be great for at least another 3-4 years Juggernaut is the name of Bogle's selections from particularly special vineyard sites, offering a clear step up in concentration from their regular reds, while maintaining their hallmark easygoing style
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Sutherland Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 75cl
£16.91
The dark fruit flavours and cassis on the nose are a prequel to the refreshing sweet fruit and ripe tannins the palate delivers The wine was aged in French oak barrels for 18 months and will reward cellaring
Care Crianza 2022 75cl
£12.76
Clean and intense aromas of ripe red and black fruits, with spicy notes from the Crianza, and mineral hints Rich and powerful on the palate, tasting again fruity and oaky flavours perfectly integrated On the finish the wine is long, persistent and fruit driven
Morgenster Lourens River Valley Red 2019 75cl
£26.11
A lovely wine, with scents of ripe raspberry, sage and rosemary on the nose, and well-defined flavours on the palate It has good substance and richness, with complex hints of cedar wood and cigar box This is a lovely Right Bank Bordeaux-style wine It is a blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc, matured in 300-litre French oak barrels for 13 months
Planeta Santa Cecilia 2022 75cl
£31.79
The nose shows pomegranate and liquorice, as well as strawberry and black cherry notes The texture on the palate is more elegant than previous vintages and will broaden over time, but delicious and fruity right now Lightness of touch on the finish, but still pure and enticing Excellent
Vina Falernia Elki Sangiovese 2021 75cl
£11.47
An intriguing Sangiovese from the innovative Falernia winery in Chile's northern Elqui valley This producer has been creating a lot of press interest, and this blend is juicy, supple and wonderful to drink at any time
Ascheri Langhe Nebbiolo DOC San Giacomo 2024 75cl
£20.57
Ascheri's Langhe Nebbiolo shows the Barolo grape's youthful, exuberant, side, with more than a sprinkling of its complexity It's full of rosehip, red apple and pomegranate fruit character, and is juicy, succulent and totally delicious Nebbiolo's tannin gives it a bit of substance, without detracting from its lovable personality Scrumptious!
Louis Tete Fleurie Half Bottle 2023 37.5cl
£11.26
Wonderfully perfumed with juicy, ripe sweetness, cherry and chocolate flavours and a raspberry finish, with a touch of spiciness
Trimbach Pinot Noir Reserve 2023 75cl
£23.20
The wine is soft and gentle on the palate with juicy strawberry and cherry flavours Round and sumptuous already, more intensity and complexity could in theory develop with bottle age, but almost certainly will not since it's so irresistibly delicious now Medium-bodied, with perfect, soft tannin A classic expression of Alsace Pinot Noir - traditionally served chilled
