Man O' War Ironclad Merlot Cabernet Franc 2019 75cl
£34.06
With immediate complexity of aromas, the 'Bordeaux blend' Ironclad offers a distinctive bouquet of black cherry and blackberry alongside cedar, pencil shavings, olive tapenade, wet slate, elderberry and bright violet In the mouth, boisterous, juicy fruit and polished tannins lead to an impression of sumptuousness, permitting early enjoyment, however the structure and balance mean that this is a wine that will also reward cellaring It finishes with attractive, complex, savoury notes
Campo alle Comete, 'Stupore', Bolgheri 2021 75cl
£25.32
An intensely aromatic Italian blend with notes of fresh plum layered with sweet roasted cocoa, tobacco and characteristic Bolgheri balsamic notes Silky and smooth
Basilisco 'Teodosio', Aglianico del Vulture 2020 75cl
£16.70
A full bodied and concentrated wine with aromas of raisined plum and Morello cherry together with black liquorice Intense and full bodied
Feudi di San Gregorio, Taurasi, Campania 2018 75cl
£25.40
Savoury, sauvage notes of leather with hints of black liquorice enlivened by a deep minerality culminating in a firm and robust finish
Piattelli Vineyards, Cafayate, Tannat 2021 75cl
£15.67
A mouth filling, bold wine with rich black fruits and hints of earthy beetroot underpinned by a lovely graphite minerality, concentrated and full flavoured
Initial de Desmirail, Margaux 2019 75cl
£34.40
An elegant and silky Margaux with a purity of black fruits complemented by subtle toasted notes and cedar
Domaine Courbis, Saint-Joseph Rouge 2021 75cl
£27.64
This is a full flavoured and fleshy wine with intense flavours of plum and smoked bacon with black pepper notes
Man O' War Island Blend - Cabernet Franc, PV, Malbec, Merlot 2019 75cl
£26.54
The Island Blend is a wonderfully refined, reserved, claret-style wine that combines freshness and complexity It is made from fruit from Waiheke Island and the neighbouring Ponui island - hence the name It has aromas of blackberry, woodsmoke, black tea and a touch of dried herbs The medium-bodied palate is full of red berry fruits, with black olive and graphite, and a light hint of oak and pepper spice on the finish
Ca'Rugate 'Punta 470', Amarone della Valpolicella 2019 75cl
£50.44
An intensely flavoured but elegant Amarone with a warm character of savoury raisined fruit and spicy pepper
Benguela Cove Syrah 75cl
£18.98
£19.50
True to the varietal grown in cooler climates, one is lured closer by aromas of Rosemary and Fynbos, a rich perfume and a savoury gloss with hints of pepper spice.
Juicy ripe tannins adds structure with a youthful freshness to perch the bold fruit.
The fruit follows through beautifully with a salty finish that lingers on the palate.
Benguela Cove Pinot Noir 75cl
£18.98
£19.50
Benguela Cove Pinot Noir has upfront red fruit which sets the stage for more subdued nuances of mulberry, rosehip and violets to follow suit.
As it matures, this wine will unveil a more savoury play of bay leaf and thyme, hinting towards an Old World style.
Pruned, sappy rosebush notes are indicative of youth with elegant floral notes that carries through. Fruit sweetness hits the back of the palate with porcelain-like tannins that will chisel this into a serious and powerful wine to be.
Planeta Didacus Cabernet Franc 2016 75cl
£71.84
This refined Cabernet Franc shows the astonishing refinement, finesse, balance and complexity that Sicily's finest terroirs can achieve, in the masterful hands of the Planeta family This is a wine that demands time - pour it into a decanter and experience it unfurling like a green shoot over the course of an evening Or leave the bottle undisturbed in the cellar for a few years, and your patience will be richly rewarded
Roccolo Grassi, Valfresca, Valpolicella Superiore 2015 75cl
£33.94
A Valpolicella Superiore of great finesse, with aromas of juicy red-berried fruit, spice and a hint of pepper Delicious minerality lends freshness, through to a long, rich finish
Vina Leyda Merlot Reserva 2022 75cl
£14.23
Refined and complex on the nose Intense sweet aromas of raspberries and spices are well integrated with the oak Dark chocolate and an herbal hint add complexity in the nose Well structured in the mouth, wide and dense, with ripe tannins, bright acidity and a long finish
Domaines Minchin, La Tour Saint Martin , Pommerais, Menetou-Salon 2021 75cl
£22.60
Rich and complex aromas of deep red cherries and wild strawberries are underpinned by mineral notes and a hint of liquorice A silky smooth Pinot Noir with beautiful balance