El Esteco Don David Malbec 2023 75cl
£13.20
From the crazily high altitude (6,000+ feet) Calchaqui Valley in Salta, this combines violet-scented fruit with succulent, plushy texture A beautifully intense yet refined Malbec, Don David is well-balanced with soft tannins and notes of violets, plums, red fruits and a hint of chocolate This wine pays homage to the winery's founder, Don David Michel, and after 12 months in oak, the wine gets to reflect the qualities of its namesake: distinction and elegance, and boasting a well-defined identity
Aubert and Mathieu Milo, Minervois la Liviniere 2021 75cl
£20.65
Aubert and Mathieu have smashed a home run with this brilliant Minervois It's succulent, full-bodied and velvety, yet also with fine freshness and elegance You couldn't ask for more in a satisfying red winebut there is more It has amazing complexity and balance between vibrant, fresh, scented aromas of strawberry and rose petal and gutsy, deep nuances of dried herbs, roast beef, butter fudge, fig, liquorice and curry spice It's an awesome wine, and you should buy as much as the wine rack will hold, and then some Wow
Casa Brancaia Il Blu Rosso di Toscana 2020 75cl
£74.42
Deep in colour, Il Blu is sheer class - expressing intense blueberry and black cherry fruit, balanced by a sumptuous oak character It's powerful and concentrated on the palate, with plush, fine tannins and a lovely sense of freshness It opens up beautifully with air, so after spending a bit of time in a decanter, there's nothing to prevent its being enjoyed now, although it could be cellared 10+ years if desired
14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 75cl
£16.91
The inspiration for 14 Hands wines recalls a time when wild mustangs roamed freely on the hills of eastern Washington State This unique and beautiful landscape that gave these unbridled horses their spirit and tenacity now feeds their vines The 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of blueberries and blackcurrants with subtle hints of dried herbs and spice On the palate, the dark stone fruit flavours are complemented by a touch of cocoa and accentuated by fine, velvety tannins
Provence Organic Red - Domaine d'Eole 75cl
£14.50
Black fruit, cocoa beans, and faintly spiced garrigue aromas are all prominent in the Eole Rouge's bouquet. This sensual, fragrant, and delectable wine was aged for 18 months in concrete vats and features soft, delicate tannins.
Since 1993, Eole has embraced sustainable viticulture in the Alpilles, in Provence, banning weedkillers and focusing on ecological balance.
They grow traditional Mediterranean grapes, control yields, and harvest by hand at peak ripeness.
The result: wines rich in aroma and finesse.
Brown Brothers, Victoria, Cienna 2024 75cl
£13.63
Brown Brothers' Cienna is a deliciously sweet red wine of considerable depth, blending muscat and tawny styles into a wine of warming spice and dried fruit complexity.
Produced in Victoria's King Valley, this release offers notes of caramel, hazelnut, and subtle oak maturation. It's suited to contemplative sipping or as an aperitif. A distinctive choice for those seeking Australian fortified character beyond the conventional.
A light-bodied red wine with vibrant aromas of summer berries and a hint of spice With fruit sweetness on the palate, it is rich and juicy with a refreshing finish
Fonte Della Vigna Sangiovese Merlot Rubicone IGT 2024 75cl
£8.48
Fonte Della Vigna's Sangiovese Merlot blend captures the essence of Emilia-Romagna's Rubicone region.
This vintage marries the structured elegance of Sangiovese with Merlot's plush fruit character, delivering a wine of considerable depth and balance.
Expect dark cherry and plum notes with subtle earthy undertones and a refined tannic structure that rewards both immediate enjoyment and modest cellaring.
Lanya Merlot 2023 75cl
£10.75
"Filled with currant, ripe plum, cherry, vanilla and blackberry flavours, complemented by sweet ripe tannins"
San Marzano, F Metal Label, Negroamaro 2021 75cl
£28.68
A powerful and velvety wine, with rich notes of violet and sweet plummy fruit, layered with hints of cocoa, tobacco and liquorice through to a long, balanced finish
Castello Vicchiomaggio, Agostino Petri, Chianti Classico Riserva 2021 75cl
£27.05
An opulent and elegant wine, well textured with savoury cherry hints enhanced by cedar and chocolate notes and culminating in a smooth and velvety finish
Quinta Do Crasto Altitude 430 Tinta Francisca and Touriga Nacional 2022 75cl
£16.49
Garnet in colour, with an expressive nose of red fruit notes, perfectly balanced by delicate forest and fine spice aromas Easy and approachable from the first sip, the character develops on the palate into a wine of excellent volume and fine texture
This embodies all the freshness and elegance that the Tinta Francisca and Touriga Nacional grapes deliver when planted at an altitude of 430 metres, in a vineyard with a north-facing aspect: seductively soft, with restrained alcohol and a fresh, elegant finish
Chateau Oumsiyat, Mount Lebanon, Merlot 2020 75cl
£17.30
A lovely style of Merlot with typical black plum flavours enhanced by chocolate and vanilla, smooth and fruit forward
Camarda Brindisi Rosso 75cl
£16.09
£17.14
Camarda Brindisi Rosso is aged in oak and is an intensely ruby red wine with super-ripe fruit on the nose.
The palate is packed with rich, velvety smooth dark fruit flavours and is balanced by warm and supple tannins to give a full-bodied but smooth finish.
Chianti Fiasco - Trambusti 75cl
£9.60
£12.30
Chianti Fiasco represents a distinctive chapter in Italian wine history. This traditional Tuscan red, bottled in its iconic straw-wrapped flask, delivers the characteristic bright acidity and cherry-forward profile that defines the region.
The rustic Chianti Fiasco presentation belies a wine of genuine character. The earthy undertones and subtle tannins make it equally suited to casual entertaining or everyday enjoyment.
A versatile companion to Italian cuisine, from pasta to grilled meats, this classic Chianti captures the unpretentious spirit of Chianti's winemaking heritage.
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 75cl
£25.25
This wine has a complex nose of mint, blackcurrant and chocolate and the palate is juicy and ripe There is a good layer of toasty oak in the background to complement the black cherry and cassis fruit flavours and grippy mid-palate tannin Very long, clean and elegant on the finish