Casa del Valle, 'El Tidon', Tierra de Castilla, Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 75cl
£8.66
A traditional easy style Spanish dry red with vanilla and red plum notes and a herbal finish
Bodegas San Alejandro, 'Vinas de Miedes', Garnacha, Calatayud 2021 75cl
£10.80
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
Domaine Vendange, Altesse, 'Madame de M', Roussette de Savoie 2020 75cl
£17.63
A rich, aromatic and textured wine with floral blossom, spice and flint layered with elegant notes of quince and ripe pineapple culminating in a mineral and saline finish
Domaine Champ-Long 'Les Gressannes', Ventoux Blanc 2020 75cl
£19.58
Floral aromas of stone fruits, gingerbread and buttery, toasted notes enhance the elegant and rich palate through to a lovely saline finish
Joseph Drouhin Macon-Lugny Les Crays 2021 75cl
£25.60
The Drouhin collection includes some seriously fine - and expensive - wines, however this delicious Macon illustrates the family's commitment to quality, even at very affordable prices It has lovely, ripe, juicy pear fruit character; fresh yet soft, extremely easy to enjoy - a superbly well-made wine
Roquette and Cazes Xisto 2018 75cl
£69.94
The wine has a deep, almost opaque red colour and a nose of violets, cassis and black cherries On the palate the Xisto is remarkably elegant with a classic balance of fine ripe tannins and intense mouth filling fruit Although delicious now, Xisto will age well for the next 10 to 15 years
Pago de los Capellanes Reserva 2019 75cl
£49.00
From the clay and limestone soils of the high plateau of Pedrosa in the Ribera del Duero, this aromatic Tinto Fino (aka Tempranillo) wine is richly concentrated with mulberry and black cherry fruit aromas and flavours The wine includes 10% of Cabernet Sauvignon and has spent 18 months in French oak and was bottled unfiltered The nose has a fine complexity with tones of ripened fruit such as cherry, cassis and plum all harmonised by the wood and spice character (vanilla and cocoa) with undercurrents of liquorice The palate displays great balance with glossy, mature tannins and elegant fruit character that echoes the nose The finish is long and elegant
Patricius Aszu 6 Puttonyos 50cl 2017 50cl
£48.91
6 puttonyos are only made in exceptional vintages and from 1st Class Growths vineyards It is typically a more intense, complex, noble and sweeter style than 5 puttonyos The Tokaji Aszu Patricius 6-Puttonyos has a dense exotic and spicy bouquet with apricot jam and marmalade notes The palate is medium-bodied with a fresh, vibrant marmalade and quince entry and honeyed finish It feels long in the mouth with a hint of spice This is drinking beautifully
Cuentavinas El Tiznado Rioja DOCa 2020 75cl
£224.92
El Tiznado comes from a south-west facing vineyard planted in 1923 with closely-spaced Tempranillo vines showing great genetic diversity thanks to the 'massale' selection originally employed The shallow sandy soil originated from the weathering of calcareous sandstone, and there is notable presence of iron oxides Cuentavinas was founded by Eduardo Eguren and Carlota Gonzalez: fifth generation of the illustrious Eguren family, pre-eminent name in the wine world, which has accrued savoir-faire over the decades through such prestigious projects as Sierra Cantabria, Vinedos de Paganos and Teso la Monja Eduardo felt the need to remain near San Vicente de la Sonsierra, town of his fathers, so with the characteristic patience required for anything that needs to be developed slowly, he and Carlota went on innumerable sorties to scour the local districts at the foot of El Tolono (mountain) to seek something that would fill them with enthusiasm In the miniscule village of Pecina, they found the essence of what they were searching for Like a journey to a wonderful old tale, its few streets preserve the essence of the past, with restored wine presses and and few, but beautiful, ancient stone houses They also found the perfect link to the family's history, since Edu's maternal grandfather was nicknamed 'el pecinero' It is not clear if they chose the place, or the place chose them
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Aveta Sauvignon Blanc 2021 75cl
£36.53
Intense fruit aromas of mango and gooseberry with hints of custard apple, herbs and citrus The palate is dry and lively with crisp fruit flavours and a buttery lemony texture and refreshing acidity
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2022 75cl
£18.26
Bright pale gold in colour with flashes of lime green, this wine is fresh, crisp and aromatic on the nose, boasting delicious gooseberry, melon and pineapple aromas It is medium bodied and juicy, packed with fresh ripe melon and guava fruits and hints of bell pepper with a crisp, refreshing finish which is bone dry
Chaffey Bros Wine Co Pax Aeterna Old Vine 'Barossa Nouveau' Grenache 2022 75cl
£21.25
Vivacious Barossa Valley Grenache: savoury and complex while also delicate and succulent, with red fruits including cranberries in the mouth and a nose-full of aniseed and spice Pure pleasure
Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino DOCG 25th Annivesary 2009 75cl
£94.54
Aroma: Surprising complexity from blackberry jam to rose pot pourri, from nutmeg to pepper, from pine resin to mint, from clove to cocoa Taste: Soft and persuasive, intense persistant finish Fresh with complex tannins
Trapiche Estacion 1883 Cabernet Franc 2021 75cl
£17.50
This Cabernet Franc has aromas of dark fruits such as blueberries and blackcurrants with hints of white pepper It is smooth on the palate with soft tannins and a long lingering finish
Teusner Wines The G Grenache 2021 75cl
£20.94
A wonderfully juicy and bright Grenache! The wine is only just medium bodied, which, when combined with the bright acidity and the complex but fresh aromatic makes it such a refreshing and enjoyable drink that can be enjoyed with almost any food!