Red Wine

Domaine des Pourthie, Pays d'Oc, Merlot 2023 75cl £12.74

A juicy and fleshy Merlot from the South of France showing red plum and green bellpepper notes, loads of flavour

Ramon Bilbao Edicion Limitada, Magnum 2020 150cl £32.62

Intense ruby red with black cherry glints and a deep hue High fruit intensity on the nose, with a perfect balance of dark fruit and oak on the palate The spicy nuances play a key role, with black pepper, cloves and cumin Fresh wood aromas with notes of cocoa, dry tobacco leaves and mint and a smooth, fruity mouth-feel with a long finish Pleasant, polished tannins and refreshing acidity

Chateau de l'Ou I Love L'Ou, Cotes Catalanes 2021 75cl £18.54

Delicious notes of crunchy red and black fruits lead to a fresh and juicy palate in an easy-drinking style

Campuget, 1753 Grenache Sans Sulfites, 2023 75cl £17.90

Characterised by freshness, finesse and delicacy, this Grenache offers lovely purity of red berried fruit layered with subtle floral aromas and graphite notes

Cantine Leonardo Da Vinci Chianti Riserva 2021 75cl £15.72

Deep ruby in colour, this Riserva Chianti is fruity and spicy on the nose, showing aromas of fresh red fruit - especially cherries - with a hint of vanilla and cinnamon On the palate, it is medium-bodied and well-balanced, with juicy fruit notes, soft tannins and a long, lingering finish

Franck Massard El Mago Organic Garnacha 2023 75cl £16.01

This is dangerously easy to drink It smells and tastes like strawberries, with the merest suggestion of spice, and it's extraordinarily soft-textured, with such gentle tannins that they almost go unnoticed However, thanks to the high-altitude vineyards, there is nice, crisp acidity that keeps everything fresh On the finish, the strawberry fruit gives way to an intriguing hint of blood oranges and blanched almonds

Teusner Wines The Dog Strangler Mataro 2022 75cl £21.18

'The Dog Strangler' , translated from Estrangle-Chien, as it is known in parts of France The grape variety Mataro is also known as Mourvedre Rarely seen as a single varietal - this wine is a standout A lovely, deep, darkly impenetrable, purple/black colour Deep purple, good name for a band Blueberries, anise, smoked-meats, Asian spice, really lovely aromatics and evocative things happening in the glass Deliciously fleshy blue fruits, dark cherry, spice and licorice This has a really attractive dark fruit-weight and the tannins and acid work in tandem seamlessly to give the dark, slurpy fruit the structure and cut this wine requires

Red 12

De Martino 'Las Olvidadas' Old Vine Pais and San Francisco 2022 75cl £31.68

Xanadu, Margaret River, Circa 77 Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 75cl £17.33

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

Malbec 22 Alpasion 75cl £19.97

Chaffey Bros Wine Co Synonymous Shiraz 2021 75cl £17.39

Deep crimson/purple in colour with a nose of cedar, spice and plum hinting at the mix of dark fruits and chocolate lurking on the rich structured palate The wine shows powerful depth of flavour with plush lingering mouthfeel A careful selection of established low yielding vineyards stretching from the North Barossa townships of Ebenezer and Light Pass through to Lyndoch in Southern Barossa Matured in new and seasoned French and American oak allowing the vibrant mid-palate of dark and light fruit to come to the fore

Chateau Leoube Chateau Leoube Rouge Organic 2021 75cl £26.70

This youthful red blend consists mainly of Syrah, with a complementary touch of grenache and cinsault , harmoniously gifting notes of both red and black fruits along with some classic syrah spice An elegant and incredibly balanced wine, its time in neutral oak barrels leaves velvety tannins and a superb silky mouthfeel A red to enjoy and appreciate all year round FOOD PAIRING : Charcuterie, red meats, barbecues and cheese boards SERVICE TEMPERATURE : 16 - 17 °C AGEING POTENTIAL : 5 to 7 years

Red 13

Fontanafredda Briccotondo Dolcetto 2022 75cl £14.74

A clear, ruby-red wine with violet highlights Its vinous bouquet is fruity, very intense and rather attractive and persistent Nicely dry, well-balanced and velvety; it has a light almondy aftertaste

Red 12.5

Valpolicella Superiore DOC 22 Arco dei Giovi 75cl £13.72

Intense ruby in colour; ripe fruit aromas with notes of cassis, plum and herbs; medium to full bodied with juicy fruit flavours, supple tannins, and a lingering finish

Bodegas Verum Iter SVS Tempranillo Rioja 2021 75cl £46.91

This superb wine is intense yet elegant, with a wonderfully pure, deep, black cherry aroma, and a subtle coconut creaminess It is supple and soft-textured, and its gentle tannins allow early enjoyment, with potential for cellaring if desired It has fine balance of acidity to ripe fruit - just right