Chateau de Valois, Pomerol 2018 75cl
£40.26
A rich and plump Pomerol showing a lovely textured combination of earthy flavours complemented by opulent chocolate notes
Brio de Cantenac Brown, Margaux 2017 75cl
£40.94
A textured and opulent Margaux showing dark chocolate and rich black fruit flavours through to a full and firm finish
Creation Wines, Walker Bay, Reserve Pinot Noir 2020 75cl
£31.57
A smooth, complex Pinot Noir with bright aromas of roses, dried fruit, raspberry and hints of spice, through to a palate of incredible depth, freshness and precision
Creation Wines, Walker Bay, Pinot Noir 2020 75cl
£22.58
An intensely fragrant and silky smooth Pinot Noir, where the melange of red berries and a whiff of wood spice are complemented by earthy mushroom
Creation Wines, Walker Bay, Syrah Grenache 2021 75cl
£21.56
A plush Syrah Grenache blend with intense flavours of ripe plum, black pepper, tapenade and umami
Aubert and Mathieu Eugenie, Minervois 2023 75cl
£14.09
A seductive mulberry-glistening, sweet-char charmer of a wine Strong, pliable tannins tucked so deep into the dark-velvet fruit that it's almost impossible to detect them Lavish expansion of cassis and purple-pink olives Juicy, Juicy, Juicy
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!
Navitas Winery, 'Terre de Zeus', Pieria, Xinomavro 2021 75cl
£21.30
Benchmark Xinomavro, with delicious aromas of sun-dried tomato and olive tapenade enhanced by notes of violet and sweet spice
Hazy View, Western Cape, Pinotage 2023 75cl
£8.76
Warm berried fruit with smoky and tobacco hints, this is a modern expression of South Africa's signature grape
Craggy Range, Martinborough, Pinot Noir 2019 75cl
£26.68
A delicate, supple and approachable Pinot Noir with aromas of dried lavender and wild thyme combined with red cherry On the palate, flavours of crushed raspberry and orange zest are layered with savoury undertones
Saint Cosme, Cotes du Rhone 2023 75cl
£14.95
An exceptional Cotes du Rhone imbued with charm and finesse with notes of blackcurrant, truffle, liquorice and wild raspberry through to a long, satisfying finish
La Collina dei Ciliegi, Camponi, Veronese Corvina 2023 75cl
£13.30
Enticing aromas of wild strawberry, ripe cherry and violet prelude a bright, juicy palate bursting with cool climate red fruits and a long, flavoursome finish
Care Crianza 2021 75cl
£10.88
Clean and intense aromas of ripe red and black fruits, with spicy notes from the Crianza, and mineral hints Rich and powerful on the palate, tasting again fruity and oaky flavours perfectly integrated On the finish the wine is long, persistent and fruit driven
Terre du Soleil, Vin de France, Merlot 2023 75cl
£8.92
A light bodied and soft Merlot from the South of France showing fresh redcurrant flavours, easy drinking in style
Mount Langi Ghiran, Grampians, 'Cliff Edge' Shiraz 2021 75cl
£19.60
A Shiraz of great intensity, purity and finesse with aromas of black and red berried fruits, vanilla, tar and baking spice through to a silky palate with a touch of mocha
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