Familia Deicas Atlantico Sur Tannat 2023 75cl
£14.50
Brought to Uruguay by Basque settlers, Tannat has proved a huge success in its temperate, maritime climate, becoming the nation's signature variety This wine has fresh notes of both red and black fruit - strawberry, cherry and raspberry, as well as blackberry, plum, blueberry are discernible - followed by hints of roses, violets, and fresh herbs Ample-textured on the palate, the fruit-forward sensation and elegant freshness lead into a mineral-infused finish
Babylonstoren Chardonnay 2023 75cl
£28.64
A rich nose of lemon curd and freshly baked butter biscuits The fruity core is perfectly balanced by layers of oak spice, vanilla and roasted almonds Supple with fresh acidity and an underlying minerality, which adds focus and length to the finish Ready to be enjoyed within the year of production, but will mature well for the next four to six years
De Martino Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2024 75cl
£12.02
Intense aromas of ripe citrus and tropical fruit that lead to a fresh palate with medium body
Anselmi Capitel Foscarino IGT 2023 75cl
£17.74
Anselmi's revolutionary parting from DOC law enables this wine to break barriers in style and quality Shows great depth and character, with ripe fruit reminiscent of peaches and hazelnuts with floral elements, fresh balanced acidity and a long, persistent finish
Domaine Ferret Pouilly-Fuisse Tete de Cru Clos des Prouges 2022 75cl
£54.05
Despite its typically Fuisse opulence, this wine is also capable of demonstrating great precision Intense, with a texture at once fresh and creamy, it is characterised by notes of fresh hazelnut and bergamot A wine that will keep and develop beautifully over time Situated right in the centre of the village of Fuisse, this Clos (walled enclosure) is just over two hectares in size and is planted on a shallow slope that faces east Although a small parcel of vines was planted in 2003, most of the vineyard dates back to 1956, and is therefore more than 60 years old, making it one of the oldest owned by the domaine The soil is derived from limestone-rich marls deposited during the upper Bathonian period
Gilles Robin Crozes-Hermitage 'Papillon' 2023 75cl
£20.22
This is absolutely delicious Exciting young Syrah aroma, full of raspberries and fragrant black pepper It is not heavy in the mouth, but still feels complete, succulent and rounded Lovely savoury, spicy finish This is absolutely delicious, in case we didn't mention it previously
Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2022 75cl
£42.80
Appealingly aromatic, the 2016 Pinot Noir reveals notes of Morello cherry, bramble and dark chocolate The fine, silky tannins and juicy acidity provide an elegant structure, with complexity coming from gentle oak and woodsmoke character
Vins Petxina Blanc Vi Natural White Organic 2022 75cl
£15.13
A 'natural wine', made without adding protective sulphur dioxide This results in a golden yellow colour, aromas and flavours of bruised orchard fruits and a distinct tingly tang of acidity
Celler 9+ Blanc Vi Natural Negre Organic 2022 75cl
£16.52
Nice red colour with orange tones Meaty, savoury nose, with similar flavours on the palate Rich, weighty texture with some rustic, earthy tannins and good sustain of flavour
Guadalmare Guadalmare Morellino di Scansano 2022 75cl
£11.75
Intense aroma, fruity with notes of cherries, blackberries and violets Great complexity, dry, warm with soft tannins and persistent finish
La Spinetta Barbaresco DOCG Vigna Gallina 2021 75cl
£128.54
Deep - yet transparent - red Fantastically concentrated fruit and savoury aromas: rose hip, cider apple, roasted chestnut, leather, woodsmoke, fenugreek, curry plant and just a hint of the tar character, for which Nebbiolo is well-known How is it than when your mouth encloses a sip of this wine, that its warm richness seems to surround your entire being? A wonder! Beautiful succulence and refinement of texture, giving the impression of maturity, since the tannin is so exquisitely velvety Extremely impressive, this could be kept a decade or longer, however it is rather delicious already
Chiara Boschis - E Pira Barolo Mosconi Organic 2020 75cl
£82.74
The 2020 Mosconi is youthful, but this delicious vintage has a gentle, appealing character that enables the wine to be enjoyed now, although it also offers superb cellaring potential With a deep ruby colour and terracotta rim, it is immediately expressive, with fantastic aromas of raspberry, black cherry, cedar, sandalwood, black liquorice, roast chestnut and fallen autumn leaves leaping from the glass In the mouth, it's irresistibly plump, rounded and juicy, although this fleshiness conceals a firm structure of tight tannin and bright acidity This is drinking surprisingly well at a young age, and promises to provide decades of pleasure Now-2046 The Mosconi cru is a cool site - located at 370 metres elevation in Monteforte d Alba