Chateau d'Issan Moulin d'Issan, Bordeaux Superieur 2021 75cl
£17.94
With a vibrant purple colour, Moulin d'Issan has ripe, expressive mulberry and pomegranate aromas, as well as suggestions of oyster shell, seared steak and toasted oak In the mouth, it is soft, silky and succulent yet dry, savoury and refreshing An absolutely delicious, classic Bordeaux that is ready to drink now and over the next 1-2 years, this is a genuine bargain from the excellent Margaux Grand Cru Classe, Chateau d'Issan It comes from part of d'Issan's land which is contiguous with the Margaux vineyards, but situated closer to the Gironde estuary, which is why (1) it is a Bordeaux Superieur not Margaux and (2) it is such great value It is named for the estate's 17th Century windmill, the ruins of which are still in the middle of the vineyard
Lucien Lurton Collection Bordeaux Rouge La Reserve 2022 75cl
£10.51
Deep purple in colour with an expressive nose Medium-bodied, rounded tannins, packed with red fruits and a touch of spice on the palate A complex wine with a long finish
Planeta Santa Cecilia 2021 75cl
£29.16
The nose shows pomegranate and liquorice, as well as strawberry and black cherry notes The texture on the palate is more elegant than previous vintages and will broaden over time, but delicious and fruity right now Lightness of touch on the finish, but still pure and enticing Excellent
Ixsir Grande Reserve Red 2017 75cl
£25.58
An intensely-flavoured red saturated with Mediterranean character and exuberant aromas of ripe fruits and spices Its concentrated palate has fine tannin texture and attractive lively black fruit, which lasts through to the long finish This delivers that elusive marriage of concentration and finesse found in Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe, Chateau Angelus - at less than one tenth of the price Supremely polished, and made with the assistance of Hubert de Bouard, of Angelus fame, it genuinely does bear more than a passing resemblance to its more famous, French cousin Stonking wine - highly recommended!
Andeluna 'Raices', Uco Valley, Malbec 2024 75cl
£13.03
An enlivening and elegant mountain-fresh Malbec, with lovely concentration of ripe plum and wild blueberries through to a soft and fruity finish
'Vale de Mata' Red, Lisboa 2023 75cl
£17.87
A fresh red showing its cooler climate origin in lively red fruits and a mineral character tinged with dark chocolate and liquorice notes
Sierra Cantabria Rioja Reserva 2017 75cl
£24.52
This is an utterly awesome Reserva Rioja There is fabulous purity and intensity to the ripe cherry fruit, which mingles seamlessly with the fine oak A wine of marvellous hamony, polished texture and understated complexity that subtly fans out on the finish, gradually revealing tobacco, warm cedar, dry spice and light floral scents Dense, sweet and polished on the palate, it is a beautifully balanced wine with very fine tannins Utterly ready to drink now, it would also show pleasant evolution over the next five years
Sierra Cantabria Rioja Garnacha 2020 75cl
£20.41
Elegant and beautifully balanced, this has black cherry, pomegranate, liquorice and spice flavours, seasoned with the most delicate touch of oak and Garnacha's natural delicate pepperiness From a single vineyard planted in 1927 in the village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, this is a comparatively rare varietal Garnacha from the Rioja Alta sub-region Rated 95/100 by James Suckling: "a phenomenal wine" and 92/100 by The Wine Advocate: "a great vintage of finesse, really spectacular and improving in the glass"
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Merlot 2021 75cl
£16.98
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
Pago de los Capellanes Roble 2023 75cl
£19.67
Joven Roble is for everyone and for every moment Fresh and vibrant, while at the same time complete and full of energy, this is a clear, affable, open and frank character, whose production is taken very seriously by Pago de los Capellanes to obtain a blissfully satisfying wine with every vintage This is bright Tempranillo, overflowing with red fruit and lightly perfumed with vanilla and a breath of mint
Louis M Martini Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 75cl
£21.59
The wine offers ripe flavours of blackcurrant and jammy black plum accented by notes of caramelised oak and sweet spice Currant and jammy black plum accented by notes of caramelised oak and sweet spice
Sartori L'Appassione Rosso Trevenezie 2022 75cl
£11.86
This is an excellent value, honest Italian wine made from estate-grown fruit of the Sartori family vineyards It has an appetising bouquet of red berry fruits, peppery spice and savoury nuances On the palate, silky-soft and rounded, neither too heavy nor too light, with pleasant persistence of flavour Perfect pasta wine!
Along the lines of a Valpolicella, it is crafted from a combination of Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
El Esteco Don David Malbec 2023 75cl
£11.70
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
Brown Brothers, 'Zero', Victoria, Cienna 2023 75cl
£9.48
A refreshingly light red with aromas of fresh red berried fruit and a hint of spice With lovely fruit sweetness on the palate, it is rich and juicy on the finish
Tikveš Kratoshija 2022 75cl
£11.90
Bright aromas of redcurrants, cherry and brambly fruit lead to a warm palate with spicy and herbal flavours, textured and intense
Alpha Estate, 'Axia', Florina, Xinomavro Syrah 2021 75cl
£18.94
A full bodied and concentrated red showing natural freshness from its cool location combined with savoury baked red fruits and spicy black liquorice flavours