Planeta - Buonivini, Noto Controdanza DOC Noto 2020 75cl
£19.48
Typical characteristics of Nero d Avola di Noto but grown in slightly less limey soils; with aromas of jasmine and prune together with balsamic notes, of bay, incense, Mediterranean macchia and goudron, balanced and rendered lively by the addition of an exuberant Merlot produced on the same lime soil The wood comes second, well covered by the fruit Spicey and acidic notes are always adequately present on the palate, though well softened by the alcohol and balanced with tannins
Tandem, 'Macula', Navarra, Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2015 75cl
£20.76
An intense and complex wine showing delightful roasted coffee, cranberry and chocolate flavours lifted by fresh mountain herbs
'Terra Vallona', Comte Tolosan, Merlot Cabernet 2022 75cl
£9.29
A rounded and fruity red blend with ample notes of wild strawberry, ripe blackcurrant and spicy overtones
Tramin, Alto Adige, Pinot Nero 2022 75cl
£18.71
Pale in colour this young and sophisticated Pinot shows a combination of strawberry, pomegranate seeds and sour cherry fruit with a hint of cloves
Ippolito 1845 'Calabrise', Calabria, 2021 75cl
£16.06
A smooth and silky red wine from the Calabrese variety with complex notes of ripe red fruits, black cherry, plum and a touch of black pepper
Castello Vicchiomaggio, Agostino Petri, Chianti Classico Riserva 2020 75cl
£21.65
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
Chateau Cruzeau, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2019 75cl
£23.02
An approachable and well flavoured Bordeaux with classic earthy, cedar and tobacco notes and a balanced finish
'Vale de Mata' Red, Lisboa 2021 75cl
£15.07
A fresh red showing its cooler climate origin in lively red fruits and a mineral character tinged with dark chocolate and liquorice notes
Vinedos Sierra Cantabria Rioja Reserva Unica 2019 75cl
£30.47
This is an outstanding Rioja Reserva, from vines at least thirty years old, growing around the village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra: 97% Tempranillo with a seasoning of Graciano More French than American oak is used for the ageing, and only 30% of the barrels are first-fill, meaning that the initial - and enduring - impression of the wine is of the wonderfully expressive, lifted, aromatic fruit The barrels simply serve to round out the texture and add complexity to the wine, their flavour never dominates
Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2019 75cl
£35.45
Produced from a selection of the best grapes from Abadia Retuerta's vineyards, this deep coloured, complex red combines the richness of Tempranillo, the elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon and the strength of Syrah The nose is fresh and vibrant, full of ripe black and red fruits combined with lingering notes of balsamic, liquorice and sweet oak wood The full bodied, creamy palate is structured by smooth tannins, juicy ripe fruits and a hint of cedar
Teso la Monja Teso la Monja 2019 75cl
£1,347.37
The most surprising quality of this wine is that it genuinely expresses the magical setting of its unique origin, displaying great freshness, finesse, all-embracing tannins, an aroma of hidden depths and a deceptively ethereal weight of texture, capable of making a lasting impression Uncork Teso La Monja and embark on a fascinating journey to a small enchanted plot of land, a unique location on the earth's surface, with that mystical nature found only in privileged terroirs that have achieved the status of natural heritage with the passing of decades Cherry red in colour, with a deep ruby heart, it is very aromatic and complex, combining ripe fruit with hints of toasted wood and laurel Full-bodied yet with a sense of weightlessness; effortlessly well-balanced, with good acidity and excellent persistence The aromatic and taste balance are well integrated with a long and silky finish
Casa da Passarella Villa Oliveira Touriga Nacional 2017 75cl
£59.92
DA£o is often called, by connoisseurs, the Burgundy of Portugal for its ability to produce highly elegant, age-worthy, food-friendly, complex wines This Touriga Nacional is complex and amazingly perfumed with aromas of violet, cassis, pepper, leather, liquorice with a very fresh and balanced finish of sous bois
Ixsir Altitudes Red 2019 75cl
£21.04
A rich garnet in colour, the Ixsir Altitudes red has irresistibly succulent aromas of juicy, ripe black cherries, fresh raspberries and a sprinkling of peppery spice It has the soft, mellow, velvety texture of a Rhone Valley wine, with similar complex herbal nuances and Syrah's distinctive perfume Underneath all this, the Cabernet Sauvignon provides tannins that are firm but ripe and polished Drink now and over the next 3-4 years This would be wonderful with roast or barbecued lamb
Les Archeres Carignan, Pays de l'Herault 2022 75cl
£10.26
Beautifully golden, with a green hue Starting off ripe and fresh, with aromas of apricot, pineapple and litchi, hidden aromas of banana, butter, caramel, and zippy citrus, quince and lime then come to the fore Very well poised, perfectly integrated oaking with balanced ripeness and minerality zing off each other Melt in the mouth acidity has great staying power and adds a well crafted focus and length
Chateau Valoux Pessac-Leognan 2019 75cl
£21.90
"Deep ruby in colour with an expressive nose of black fruits with toasted aromas Perfect balance on the palate with silky tannins, fresh acidity and superb concentration of flavours Chateau Valoux is an old wine estate in Pessac-Leognan owned and run by Sophie Lurton of Chateau Bouscaut Chateau Valoux has just 10 hectares of vines on one plot with mainly clay, gravel and limestone soils "
La Mascota Gran Mascota Malbec 2021 75cl
£21.44
Opaque purple-red colour Concentrated yet sophisticated aromas of black cherry, purple plum, damson puree, vanilla and creme brulee This is a bigger, more velvety wine than the regular Mascota Malbec, and you can tell that it has been aged in French oak from its subtlety and beautiful integration of fruit and wood character Beautifully soft, seamless texture, with fragrant, complex malted cereal notes on the finish This is made from fruit grown in the exciting, high-altitude Uco Valley within the wider Mendoza region