D Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz Magnum 2019 150cl
£98.54
The heady aroma is both powerful and pretty with notes of fennel, purple flowers and blossom mingling with ripe, varietal purple fruits and black pepper The oak is hardly evident which allows fruit and soil complexities to emerge with edges of rhubarb and red mulberry and savoury characters of dried herbs, game and spice The palate opens with anise, black pepper, graphite and restrained dark cherries before it gives way to seductive mulberry, plum, liquorice and spice It has great power, depth and length with very vibrant, gritty fruit tannins providing immense structure Notes of anise and spice linger for a long time after the last sip The Dead Arm 2008 strikes a rare balance of power, complexity and finesse with impressive structure that will reward those with patience to cellar it
Trimbach Riesling 2019 75cl
£24.40
Arguably the standard by which all dry Riesling should be measured, and required reading for any serious student of wine, this is absolutely classic, with tangy lime pith and aromatic beeswax character Fine balance and texture on the palate, with typical Trimbach understated elegance Still youthful and fresh, it is just starting to show hints of matured complexity Delicious now, it will continue to evolve beautifully for at least another 4-5 years
Kleinood Katharien Rose 2022 75cl
£15.58
A medium-full bodied, dry styled rose with delicate pale pink colour Perfumed aromas of summer berries, violets and grapefruit are present on the nose The acidity is fresh, but the texture on palate is silky and the weight is good on the mid palate with flavours of red cherry and spice finish the wine off
Chateau Leoube Love by Leoube Organic Rose 2021 150cl
£43.16
The quintessential, dry and elegant Provence rose: attractive red berries, wild flowers, melon and acacia With vibrant acidity and a lovely finish, this is a wine to come back to again and again
Susana Balbo Signature Reserve Cabernet 2021 75cl
£25.56
Deep red color This wine displays vibrant aromas of blueberries, notes of baking spice and pepper, with floral and spicy notes The acidity is intense and balanced The oak is beautifully blended with elegant, fine-grained tannins A subtle minerality provides freshness and good length
Fontanafredda Langhe Nebbiolo 2021 75cl
£25.56
Nebbiolo, Piedmont's royal grape, from the Langhe, dizzyingly fragrant with dried roses and dried geraniums, followed by a soft, full-bodied mouthful of red fruit
Bodegas Verum Maria Victoria Malbec 2017 75cl
£22.58
A Malbec with great elegance and class With serious concentration of black fruit and liquorice on the nose and good structure in the mouth, it has excellent acidity that gives it a unique freshness
Vina Falernia Carmenere Reserva 2019 75cl
£15.18
Classic Carmenere produced in the extreme conditions of the Elqui Valley Deep red with a clear rim Very sweet ripeness on the nose, possibly red gooseberry jam and a hint of green pepper Ripe fruit on palate with soft texture
Rob Dolan Pinot Noir 2021 75cl
£18.43
Aromas of fresh cherry, strawberry and a touch of nutmeg The tannins are silky and supported by the fresh raspberry, cranberry and vanilla flavours
Bodegas Martin Codax Organistrum Albarino 2020 75cl
£21.34
Straw-yellow colour with intense green highlights Nose: High aromatic intensity with a first touch of freshness, caramel and cocoa which reminds of the oak influence in the wine Then the varietal fruit notes take place in a more ripe and soothing way: quince and apple compote Palate: Balanced and structured Round, full-bodied and powerful with a nice balanced acidity thanks to the batonnage, as well as spiced and long lasting
Abadia Retuerta Pago Garduna Syrah 2017 75cl
£105.12
Abadia Retuerta's Syrah is a single vineyard wine from their low yielding vines in Sardon de Duero The wine has an intense dark purple hue and a peppery nose with hints of warm beetroot, freshly turned earth and forest fruits The full bodied palate has aromatic notes of violet and smoke that accompany the concentrated fruit flavours of blackberry, blackcurrant and plum The silky tannins provide an excellent balance to the intense, creamy textures of this seductive wine
Seresin Estate Chardonnay Organic 2021 75cl
£20.93
Presenting a gorgeous delicate golden hue, this Chardonnay evokes elegance and texture The nose is lifted with notes of fleshy stone fruits laced with brioche The palate is refined, layered, creamy and complex, all brought into sharp focus by the bright acidity
Russiz Superiore Bianco Col Disore, Collio 2017 75cl
£38.54
An elegant boquet of acacia flowers and grapefruit with pleasant vegetal and sweet undertones A play between savoriness and freshness leads to a long, warm finish with almond undertones
Chateau Durfort-Vivens Le Relais de Durfort-Vivens, Margaux 2016 75cl
£49.04
Le Relais de Durfort Vivens is the chateau's wine designed to provide drinking enjoyment immediately, as well as having medium-term cellaring potential It has a deep violet-purple colour, black and red fruit aromas, with mineral and woody notes It is rich-textured, with velvety, supple tannin structure In 1937 the estate was bought by the company owning Chateau Margaux, whose main shareholder at that time was the Lurton family In 1961 Lucien Lurton, a great lover and protector of wine-producing terroirs, acquired and restored this exceptional vineyard In 1992, his son Gonzague inherited the property He modernized its operation with a view to developing the terroir s unique qualities
Ken Forrester Wines Reserve Pat's Garden 2019 75cl
£18.56
Hints of coffee, chocolate and ripe berry fruits supported by smooth, firm tannin for soft early drinking