Bodegas Alonso 1/15 Amontillado 50cl 50cl NV
£110.06
Intense pecan praline, caramel and cinnamon on the nose Toffee apples This has a fabulous fragrance that intensifies in the glass after it has been poured In the mouth, dry but with a sense-filling, complete richness Nutty, caramelly, spicy, molassesey Rounded texture and exceptionally concentrated Amazing length of flavour Utterly delicious
Bodegas Alonso Velo Flor Manzanilla 75cl NV
£28.40
Velo Flor is a Manzanilla that has been aged for 9-10 years, which is a lot longer than most This brings about a wine with Manzanilla freshness combined to the richness and complexity of Amontillado, with a golden colour and intense aromas of cider apple, butterscotch, blanched almond and salted caramel In the mouth, it has a rich, rounded smoothness, with the fragrance of golden apples being cellared over the winter, and a slightly gamey, charcuterie element Long, silky and lovely, with much more complexity and concentration than normally found in this type of wine Bodegas Alonso is the passion project of the Asencio family to rescue some of Sanlucar's greatest soleras: Fernando Mendez, Gaspar Florido and Pedro Romero
Bonterra Young Red 2020 75cl
£18.91
Aromas of black currant, black cherries and a touch of wood smoke with flavours of plums, dark berries, toasty oak and vanilla spice On the palate, this wine has an elegant and restrained style with good structure and balance, soft tannins and a long finish
Corymbia Rocket's Vineyard Tempranillo Malbec 2019 75cl
£26.26
Vibrant and intense, with a beautifully perfumed aroma of crunchy pomegranate, mulberry and summer pudding An inky palate with texture and verve framed by lip-smacking tannins It tastes of maraschino cherries, blueberries and salted liquorice with precise ripeness and a near perfect balance of density and freshness
Swinney Farvie Syrah 2019 75cl
£78.91
An awe-inspiring wine with the aroma of Hermitage and the texture of Richebourg, Farvie Syrah is a selection of fruit picked exclusively from the 'morning' side of the vine rows, which ripens more slowly and gently than fruit exposed to the afternoon sun 2019 was a cooler vintage than 2018 and 2020, and this is reflected in the fresh vibrancy of the wine It has fabulously precise, bright acidity and beautiful refinement of texture Undoubtedly a great wine, it will be intriguing to watch this evolve for 15 years or longer - but give it an hour in a decanter and it will be irresistible to drink now
Swinney Farvie Grenache 2019 75cl
£78.91
2019 was a colder vintage than 2018, and this is reflected in the fresh vibrancy of the wine It has fabulously precise, bright acidity and beautiful refinement of texture It tastes less ready than either the 2018 or 2020 vintages Drink 2026-2036 People told Matt Swinney that he was insane when he planted Grenache in the Frankland River region The 'Albany Doctor' wind blows along the river valley direct from the Southern Ocean, meaning that summertime afternoons and evenings can be distinctly chilly Combined with reliable sunshine, this promotes the long, slow ripening shared by many of the world's finest wine regions Was Matt right? Does the Grenache ripen? Absolutely, and reliably so: under cool but dry and sunny conditions, and helped by the impoverished ironstone gravel soils, well-drained hilltop sites and established bush vines Farvie Grenache is the result of a ridiculously painstaking selection effort, involving visiting each vine three times to pick out the fruit that has reached the 'sweet spot' of optimal ripeness - neither too exposed to the sun, nor too shaded
Tenute Orestiadi - Tenute Orestiadi Marsala Vergine 75cl NV
£18.41
Authentic expression of centuries of history, Marsala Vergine, presents itself with golden yellow hue tending to amber The bouquet is complex and intriguing with layers of wood combined with spicy nuances of vanilla, cinnamon, cloves , toasted almonds, dried figs and tobacco The palate is harmonious in alcoholic structure, powerful, dry and complex
De Martino Viejas Tinajas Cinsault 2020 75cl
£22.91
This violet-coloured wine has a floral and perfumed nose with notes of violets, fresh red and black fruits and spices In the mouth, it is medium-bodied with fine, smooth tannins, fresh acidity and abundant fruit, accompanied by a long finish
TIO PEPE Tio Pepe 75cl NV
£20.80
Light sherry, fresh as orange blossom, with a yeasty, white bread note, a spritz of lemon and a savoury sprinkling of salt
Porto Rozes 2010 Late Bottled Vintage Port 2010 75cl
£38.60
With aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, spices and delicate green and minty notes, Rozes LBV Port is the result of a careful selection of the best wines of the 2010 harvest This is given extra barrel maturation to bring about gentle roundness of texture and easy drinkability
Cockburn's Ruby 75cl NV
£21.74
An everyday Port, vibrant and fruity, full of redcurrants, blackcurrants and finishing on a charming waft of spice
Taylor's 10yo Tawny Port 75cl NV
£35.48
This is full of wood, caramel and fudge, like a box of delights, with a mellow, fruity finish
