Quinta Do Crasto LBV Port 2017 75cl
£22.76
This late bottled Vintage shows brooding black cherry fruit with a huge cedary core A straightforward wine with a fine dark colour, ripe and mouth filling and rounded off by sweet finish
D Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2021 75cl
£14.59
Earthy, spicy Shiraz from McLaren Vale in South Australia, full of black plums, liquorice and black pepper, with a peaty underlayer of mushroom, pipe tobacco and charcuterie
Chateau Saint-Romans, Bordeaux 2021 75cl
£12.96
A good quality drinking Claret with an attractive berried nose and a smooth, soft palate
Nativ Rue dell'inchiostro Aglianico IGT 75cl
£18.12
Nativ Rue dell'inchiostro Aglianico is a deep, intense ruby purple colour. Rich aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries, along with spicy notes of cocoa. Silky tannins, soft and long. Full-bodied texture yet balanced by good acidity, which gives it a true sense of finesse.
Wynns Coonawarra Shiraz 2021 75cl
£12.54
Elegant and silky, with generous mulberry and blackberry notes Delicate oak is used to match and support the fine palate structure, without dominating its distinctive cool climate character The finish is drawn out with hints of cedar, nutmeg and fragrant bay leaf This is a beautifully balanced wine ready to enjoy now or cellar in the medium term Wynns is the largest owner of vineyard land in Coonawarra, with its world-renowned terra rossa soil
ArmAs, Aragatsotn, Karmrahyut Reserve 2014 75cl
£30.91
A perfumed and complex Karmrahyut with an intense and exotic bouquet of cranberry, cherry, plum, dried lavender and spice enhanced by balsamic notes and a robust finish
Berton Vineyard 'Winemakers Reserve', Riverina, Durif 2021 75cl
£14.72
Rich, ripe concentrated fruit bursting with varietal aromas of anise, mint and blackcurrant combined with hints of violets, spice and chocolate
San Marzano 'Collezione Cinquanta', Vino Rosso d'Italia NV 75cl
£26.54
A big and fleshy wine full of chocolate and spice flavours, smooth and very long Quite delicious
Bodegas San Alejandro, 'Vinas de Miedes', Garnacha, Calatayud 2021 75cl
£13.26
An exuberant and fruity wine, with aromas of vibrant, juicy red fruits complemented by mineral and herbal overtones with a touch of vanilla, juicy and moreish
Glazebrook Pinot Noir 2020 75cl
£19.28
This Pinot Noir is incredibly easy to like The nose is fragrant with notes of crunchy cherries, plums, and redcurrant On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied, wonderfully bright and fresh, underpinned by a lovely level of acidity The finish is savoury with a hint of spice
Morgenster Lourens River Valley Red 2016 75cl
£23.39
A lovely wine, with scents of ripe raspberry, sage and rosemary on the nose, and well-defined flavours on the palate It has good substance and richness, with complex hints of cedar wood and cigar box This is a lovely Right Bank Bordeaux-style wine It is a blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc, matured in 300-litre French oak barrels for 13 months
Morgenster Morgenster Estate Reserve Red 2015 75cl
£36.05
Aromas of dark berries, cassis and kirsch, hints of chocolate and mochaThe palate impression offers ripe fruit, bedded in finely knitted ripe tannins All these combine to assail the palate with a level of density, structure and viscosity to offer an outstanding mouth-feel A liquid velvet texture is transformed by a rocky, minerally element A complete wine with a classic elegance and excellent finish
Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino DOCG Valdimaggio 2018 75cl
£42.50
Setting expectations of intensity and concentration with its dense, dark and bloody appearance, this phenomenal wine goes on to more than meet them, with its huge force of personality It has incredibly deep, rich and complex aromas of prune, fig, and date, following up on the palate with molasses, fig syrup, carob bean, malt extract and toasted wheat Everything about this wine is off the charts - wow!
Susana Balbo Crios Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 75cl
£13.34
Intense red color with aromas of fresh cherries, ripe plum and vanilla notes In the mouth, black fruits, especially bluberries, as well as black pepper stand out harmoniously The ripe and vibrant tannins provide an elegant structure and a long and persistent finish
Meinert Pinotage 'Printer's Ink' 2018 75cl
£14.60
This is a fabulous Pinotage - one of the best we have ever tasted, including examples that cost considerably more than this Pinotage is Pinot Noir crossed with Cinsault, and this wine tastes exactly like that - it has the beautiful hedgerow fruit of Pinot Noir, seasoned with the liquorice and star anise spice of Cinsault Caressing the palate with Pinot's seductive silky softness, it has just a touch more roundness and body A succulent wine with beautiful balance and no hard edges Martin Meinert explained that the 'burnt rubber' flavour associated with Pinotage is in fact the taste of careless winemaking, to which this grape variety is highly sensitive By taking meticulous care of the fruit from picking all the way through the winemaking process, Meinert ensures that we get to experience its true - delicious - character The Printer's Ink name is a tribute to the Meinert family's heritage as master printers in Namibia
Frescobaldi Pater 2020 75cl
£12.06
Pater shows a fruity scents ranging from cherry, blueberry and blackberry On the palate hints of liquorice, coffee and forest fruits There is a softness and roundness to this wine that makes it an appealing and bright Tuscan red, perfect for for a mid-week pasta match