Senorio de San Vicente Rioja San Vicente 2020 75cl
£56.99
Described by Robert Parker as Rioja made in the image of a Chateau Margaux, where richness is combined with elegance," this is an exceptional and unique wine, made entirely from Tempranillo Peludo, which grows around the village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra 'Peludo' means 'hairy', and it is so-named because of the downy undersides of the leaves Unlike most Tempranillo, Peludo requires a long season to ripen, and produces unusually low yields The wine comes from a single vineyard called La Canoca, which sits at close to 600m elevation at the foot of the Sierra Cantabria mountains All these factors make producing it a risky business, and indeed in some years, the Eguren family has not produced any However, the risk is worth it due to its unforgettable intensity, complexity and ageability A sensational, must-try wine that is irresistible young yet capable of cellaring for many years
Wild Garden, Cape Coast, Pinotage 2022 75cl
£10.63
A smooth and juicy Pinotage from South Africa's signature variety, delivering vibrant fruity notes of bright plummy and brambly fruit through to a lively finish
Ropiteau Freres, Savigny-Les-Beaune Rouge 2022 75cl
£46.02
An elegant and silky Pinot Noir, with an abundance of Morello cherry fruit, blackcurrant, raspberry and a touch of forest floor, refined tannins and a smooth finish
Cannonball Merlot 2021 75cl
£17.33
Crimson coloured, tempting all the senses, it has aromas of amaretto, fresh fig, with a hint of cherries and rich chocolate On the palate the structure is sophisticated, with wonderful concentration and an engaging finish of fresh cherries, chocolate and spiced cake
Chateau Sainte Marie Bordeaux Superieur 'Vieilles Vignes' 2022 75cl
£12.31
Deep, vibrant purple-red Beautifully ripe and fresh berry fruit aromas and flavours: mulberry, raspberry and strawberry Dry in the mouth, with gentle tannin structure, it shows fabulous intensity with lovely persistence of strawberry fruit on the finish A wine with a definite Bordeaux sense of place This is a fabulous example of the care, attention and passion that goes into some of the more affordable wines of Bordeaux Stephane and Laurence Dupuch are extremely choosy about what types of vine they plant in different locations, to ensure that each reaches its full potential White grape varieties go on clay-limestone soils, while reds are on well-drained gravel plots to ensure consistent ripening and flavour concentration
Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches Premier Cru 2020 75cl
£104.66
An exceptional wine, and an icon of Joseph Drouhin, who owns the majority of this highly-respected Premier Cru vineyard It shows intense, fresh Morello cherry, raspberry and blackberry aromas, evolving into complex hints of smoke, liquorice, pepper, tobacco, and freshly-turned earth Defined and precise on the palate, it is silky-textured, with beautiful length The refined tannins constrain the wine and give it shape, without drying the palate This will provide sublime enjoyment anywhere between five and 25 years of age (The wine, not the drinker) The Mouches in the name and on the label are Mouches a Miel - honeybees in local dialect - since this location was historically where beehives were situated
Bodegas Resalte de Penafiel, Resalte Vendimia Seleccionada, Ribera del Duero 2021 75cl
£22.85
A deeply coloured and well structured wine with chunky bramble and black fruits and a touch grippy on the finish
Saddle Creek, Australia, Shiraz Cabernet 2021 75cl
£10.79
Immensely popular blend of minty, plum and ripe red cherry characters enhanced by a juicy vanilla character
Bodegas Ondarre, Ondarre Gran Reserva, Rioja 2018 75cl
£19.31
An elegant and velvety wine with rich fruit aromas and hints of spice layered with leather and tobacco
Trapiche Perfiles Malbec Textura Fina 2022 75cl
£17.70
This demonstrates how Malbec responds to different soils in nearby vineyards - to be compared with Trapiche's Perfiles 'Calcareo' Grown on clay soil, this has lovely creamy damson flavours, beautiful velvety texture and lovely lingering finish
Bodegas Verum Ulterior Mazuelo Parcela No4 Organic 2019 75cl
£22.07
Quite reminiscent of a Rioja Reserva, with distinct coconut oak character Full and rich, with ripe plummy fruit and deep, bass earth, dried herb and balsamic notes Highly recommended if you enjoy smooth, full-bodied wines like the Papale Oro, Unanime or Falernia Carmenere Gran Reserva
Heraldique 'Cuvee Prestige Rouge', Vin de France 2022 75cl
£11.38
A medium bodied and flavoursome Southern French style full of juicy ripe berried fruit with a touch of black pepper
Peregrine Wines Pinot Noir 2019 75cl
£30.23
Central Otago has become one of the best places on the globe to find great pinot, even though the area accounts for only 24% of New Zealand's wine production Dark cherry, redcurrant and blackberry flavours finely layered with savoury and spice notes A supple and silken textured, elegant Pinot Noir