Frescobaldi Pomino Pinot Nero 2021 75cl
£34.09
Pomino Pinot Nero 2018 boasts a bright, elegant ruby-red colour and light garnet hues The bouquet offers aromas of small red and black fruits, including raspberries and wild strawberries, as well as delicate hints of black cherry, blueberry and blackberry With time, these blend together with delicate spiced notes, including cinnamon, star anise and white pepper The wood ageing brings out toasted notes and hints of tobacco and coffee
Swinney Frankland River Grenache 2021 75cl
£29.35
Grown on bush vines, whose leaf canopy with dappled shade and growth pattern in three dimensions helps separate the bunches and ensure even ripening in Frankland River's marginal climate for this variety With a deep ruby-purple colour, this is unusually dark for Grenache, again thanks to the way it is grown A fabulous, complex mix of sweet, spicy and savoury aromas: cherries, raspberries, white chocolate, vanilla bean, violets, cloves and anise In the mouth, succulent black cherry and juicy blackberry notes are evident, with fine yet firm structure and a classy, clean, dry finish There is nothing to prevent this from being enjoyed straight away, however it should also age gracefully
Knipser Grand Cru Pinot Noir 'Kirschgarten' GG 2019 75cl
£63.82
A refined, luxurious Pinot Noir, with warmth, ripeness, breadth, depth and a lot of fruit intensity It has a complex bouquet of cherries, cinnamon, cedar, anise and sassafras leaf In the mouth, it is succulent, silky and beautifully-balanced, with tidy, integrated acidity that is hidden away while doing its job of freshening and holding everything together This sense of freshness sustains on the finish, with persistent purity of fruit, harmony, balance and refinement Enjoy now and over the next decade or longer This comes from a single 'Grand Cru' (Grosses Gewachs) called Kirschgarten (= 'Cherry Garden')
Planeta La Segreta Rosso 2021 75cl
£14.51
Ruby colour with purple hues Aromas of crushed strawberries and spice on the nose with a soft, silky palate, supple tannins and fresh acidity that is rich and concentrated showing a hint of chocolate and a long, elegant finish
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Merlot 2020 75cl
£19.87
The aroma is at once appealing and inviting, deep and complex Plum crumble, vanilla bean and sun-dried tomato to begin with; opening up to reveal nuances of roasted red pepper, saucisson and gravelly, tarry, mineral notes In the mouth it has irresistibly lovely, succulent, soft texture It is full and rounded, while beautifully-defined Great refinement to the tannin texture Creamy stone fruit character - plum and cherry cheesecake Excellent overall balance, and so very drinkable Enjoy immediately and over the next five years
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum 2020 150cl
£54.47
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
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Shiraz 2019 75cl
£21.44
Opaque, almost black in colour with an aromatic and complex nose of blackberries, currants, liquorice and spices Full bodied and structured, well balanced with ripe fruit and a lash of vanilla on the firm finish
Swinney Frankland River Mourvedre 2021 75cl
£28.14
Vibrant magenta with purple hues A distinct ferrous character on the nose, with Szechuan pepper, brambly wild red and black fruits with a subtle violet lift The palate is medium bodied with characteristic plums, spice and iron filings Beautiful poise with lithe tannins and a fine boned structural finish
Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Rosso 2020 75cl
£19.73
Aroma: Small red woodland fruits, dark flowers and light herbaciousness enriched with a note of pepper Taste: Dry and fresh with enough softness to counterbalance the tannins
Novita, Rubicone, Emilia Romagna, Sangiovese 2022 75cl
£9.06
A light bodied red with juicy redcurrant and cherry fruit and a fresh finish
Roccolo Grassi, Valpolicella 2017 75cl
£30.36
A concentrated style of Valpolicella showing intense savoury and liquorice flavours through to a warm and satisfying finish
Michele Chiarlo, Nizza 'Cipressi', Barbera d'Asti Superiore 2021 75cl
£23.02
A silky Barbera showing aromas of ripe Morello cherry and raspberry with sweet notes of wild herbs and tobacco and a rich, savoury expression on the palate
Michele Chiarlo 'Le Orme', Barbera d'Asti 2021 75cl
£16.26
A fresh and approachable Barbera with flavours of red cherry and cinnamon enhanced by wild herb tones
Larry Cherubino 'Ad Hoc Cruel Mistress', Great Southern, Pinot Noir 2022 75cl
£16.97
A silky and elegant Pinot Noir with vibrant red fruit notes enhanced by subtle hints of sweet savoury spice and sandalwood
Carpineto 'Dogajolo' Toscana Rosso 2021 75cl
£13.27
Modern Tuscan style displaying red cherry flavours with a rich mouthfeel, smooth and moreish
Carpineto, Brunello di Montalcino 2018 75cl
£45.00
A fine Brunello with big and traditional flavours of leather, dried figs and savoury roast meat through to a satisfyingly robust finish