D Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz Magnum 2019 150cl
£82.27
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
Pete's Pure Wine Shiraz Rose 2022 75cl
£11.89
Light pale strawberry pink in colour, bright and clear Fresh, clean, lifted nose of strawberries and cream Notes of red fruit characters Well structured, medium bodied palate A well balanced varietally expressive Rose
Kleinood Tamboerskloof Katharien Rose 2022 75cl
£15.35
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
£36.30
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
Frescobaldi Pomino Benefizio 2014 75cl
£33.98
£35.41
Experience the elegance of Frescobaldi Pomino Benefizio, an exceptional Italian white wine. With a brilliant straw-yellow colour and golden highlights,
Benefizio entices with aromas of candied orange peel, pink grapefruit, and tropical pineapple. Delicate floral notes of acacia, mimosa, and magnolia unfold, followed by subtle hints of vanilla, cinnamon, and roasted hazelnut.
This vintage offers a creamy, savoury palate and outstanding structure, making Frescobaldi Pomino Benefizio a top choice for lovers of refined Tuscan wines.
Planeta Serra Ferdinandea Bianco 2020 75cl
£27.50
Pale yellow, tinged with sea green, the Serra Ferdinandea Bianco has scents of flint, cut grass, Sicilian medlars and freshly harvested wheat On the palate, it is well-balanced between the freshness of the Sauvignon Blanc and the greater structure of the Grillo variety, with harmonious integration of the oak character Serra Ferdinandea is named after a volcanic island that existed for just a few months between July and November 1831, and despite its short lifespan, became the subject of lively territorial dispute between the Sicilians, the French and the British This wine is instead the result of Sicilian-French international collaboration, between the Planeta and Oddo families
Rob Dolan Cabernet Shiraz Merlot Rob Dolan 2018 75cl
£17.09
Aromas of blackcurrant, red plum and blackberry with a hint of black olive On the palate, the brambley black fruit is evident supported by fine grained tannins A hint of savouriness with a touch of spicy oak
Trimbach Gewurztraminer Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre 2016 75cl
£41.72
Restrained and precise nose of rose petals, cantaloupe and fresh honeycomb Beautiful purity In the mouth, amazing freshness for white wine that's six years old, with good acidity and the same purity and precision of flavours on the palate as aromas on the nose As well as rosepetal and melon, there are hints of pear, red apple, ripe muscat grapes and almond oil Lingering finish
Castellani Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2018 75cl
£15.62
Intense and characteristic bouquet, earthy, with wild red berries and underwood notes Harmonious and dry on the palate Savoury, strong and persistent
Wynns John Riddoch Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 75cl
£105.18
A selection of less than the top 1% of Wynns Cabernet Sauvignon production, and only made in top years, the John Riddoch Limited Release has a deep, dense colour, and pure, fragrant, concentrated aromas of blackcurrant fruit with suggestions of eucaluptus and baked earth With super-refined texture on the palate, it has fabulous succulence and easiness, with only a hint of 'edge' to the tannin - although there is nothing to get in the way of enjoying this immediately This has the precision and sophistication of the most premium echelons of Bordeaux, however its silky finesse brings Burgundy to mind Essentially, it is itself: a fabulous wine that testifies eloquently to its vineyard origin, and to the expert hand that raised and fashioned it While this will impress straight away, it could also be cellared for 15 years or longer
Bodegas Alonso Velo Flor Manzanilla 75cl NV
£30.76
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
Via Nova Merlot del Veneto 75cl NV
£8.74
Sourced from vineyards around Verona and Venice Red cherries on the nose; medium bodied with red berry fruits and a clean finish
Chateau Lamothe-Bouscaut Pessac-Leognan Blanc 2018 75cl
£34.97
A beautifully sumptuous, refined white Bordeaux Wonderfully complex mix of toasty oak with gorgeous, honeyed, rich-textured palate, beautifully balanced with fresh acidity Every bit as classy as the red from this estate - delicious Situated in Cadaujac, 200 metres from Chateau Bouscaut, Chateau Lamothe-Bouscaut is an old wine estate owned by Sophie Lurton and Laurent Cogombles The house dates back to the 12th Century Only one of Lamothe-Bouscaut's nine hectares is planted to white grape vines, of which around 70% are Sauvignon Blanc and 30% are Semillon The vineyards are sustainably managed, and pruning is carried out by hand by 5 vineyard workers devoted to this small estate
Chateau Cissac, Cru Bourgeois Superieur, Haut-Medoc 2018 75cl
£28.18
A distinguished Bordeaux from the prestigious Haut-Médoc appellation, this vintage from Château Cissac exemplifies the quality and structure expected of a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur.
Crafted from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, it delivers classic left-bank character with dark fruit, subtle oak, and firm tannins. The wine shows excellent ageing potential and pairs beautifully with roasted meats, game, and mature cheeses.
A refined choice for those seeking authentic Bordeaux pedigree at a considered price point.
Classic and elegant Cru Bourgeois showing dark chocolate and beautifully balanced cedar notes and with a fine, long finish
Bella Luna Pedro Ximenez 375cl 37.5cl NV
£9.56
Deep ebony with dense aromas of raisins, dates and honey The palate is unctuous and complex with a long, candied fruit finish
Bella Luna Fino Half Bottle 37.5cl NV
£7.13
Pale straw in colour with intense yet delicate aromas of fresh bread and almonds The palate is light, fresh and bone-dry