Vina Leyda Syrah Reserva 2020 75cl
£15.53
With an expressive and complex nose, this Syrah seduces with primary notes of crushed blackcurrants, blueberries alongside mature hints of leather and liquorice The palate is concentrated with a silky texture and berry juiciness This is definitely a food wine and would be delicious with roast lamb
Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant 2019 75cl
£24.17
"In 1954, the village council of Chateauneuf-du-Pape was quite perturbed and apprehensive that flying saucers of 'flying cigars' might do damage to their vineyards, were they to land therein So, right-thinking men all, they passed an ordinance prohibiting the landing of flying saucers or flying cigars in their vineyards The ordinance further states that any flying saucers or flying cigars that did land were to be taken immediately to the pound" Thus reads the label of 'Le Cigare Volant', the inspiration of the original 'Rhone Ranger', Randall Grahm A fabulously delicious red from California's Central Coast - Just one sip teleports you to the southern Rhone valley Fragrant, perfumed aroma of just-picked fresh strawberries Full of flavour, with a delicious combination of juicy richness and super-soft tannins Very moreish Can it really be this irresistible without some kind of mind control? 52% Grenache, 35% Cinsault and 13% Syrah
Bonterra The Butler Biodynamic Red 2019 75cl
£41.52
Deep purple with a slight red hue, this delicious wine leads with intense, complex aromas of spicy black fruit, cigar paper, and espresso On the palate, ripe tannins frame a juicy mid-palate, enhancing elegant flavours of black fruit, anise, and subtle spices
D Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 75cl
£37.28
The nose exhibits classic Cabernet aromatics of blackcurrant leaf, violets and cigar box with an interesting twist of cooking spice and mustard seed These lovely savoury notes are followed through onto the palate but with an underlying sweet blackcurrant and mulberry fruitiness that builds as the wine evolves in your glass The initially cedary tannins start early and give the wine incredible length An intriguing fennel note starts adds freshness and lift to the long and lingering finish
Trapiche Terroir Series Finca Orellana 2017 75cl
£39.16
"Aromas of red fruits such as cherries and plums and hints of mint, fresh herbs and balsamic vinegar It is full bodied on the palate with great fruit concentration, ripe, soft tannins and a long, lingering finish "
Rojomoma Red Art Shiraz (Cellar Release) 2004 75cl
£66.55
A savoury, cedary, chocolatey nose is followed by a lovely, satisfying completeness, reminiscent of mature Chateauneuf du Pape A surprisingly subtle and nuanced wine - particularly for the Barossa - it has lovely, savoury, gamey, woody complexity, and an impressively sustained finish It also has restrained alcohol for the region (just over 14%, when 15%+ is the norm), as well as fresh, balancing acidity Both alcohol and acidity do their job, but neither sticks out: the overall effect is integrated, harmonious, beautifully-balanced and effortlessly drinkable!
Fowles Wine Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch Shiraz 2019 75cl
£27.46
This superb Shiraz smells invitingly of juicy ripe blackberries and black cherries, with slightly resinous, spicy, incense notes, toasted oak and raspberry jam In the mouth, it is irresistibly delicious, with gorgeously pronounced black fruit, black pepper and liquorice notes, alongside subtle, suave oak The tannins are beautifully rounded and velevety and there is fabulous freshness Tip top - Tom King, Fine Wine Manager
Rojomoma Red Art Shiraz 2016 75cl
£27.07
A very complex and well structured wine with elegance Full bodied with beautiful, rich tannins The gentle use of oak and controlled alcohol allow the wine to speak of its single vineyard origins Can be enjoyed now but can also be cellared for at least another 15 years
Chateau Cissac, Cru Bourgeois, Haut-Medoc 2018 75cl
£22.73
Classic and elegant Cru Bourgeois showing dark chocolate and beautifully balanced cedar notes and with a fine, long finish
Initial de Desmirail, Margaux 2013 75cl
£27.66
An elegant and silky Margaux with a purity of black fruits complemented by subtle toasted notes and cedar
Xanadu, Margaret River, 'Circa 77' Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 75cl
£13.96
Vibrant characteristic aromas of ripe black fruits and subtle spicy, toasty oak lead to a generous palate of juicy cassis, supple tannins and savoury overtones