Humberto Canale Old Vine Semillon 2022 75cl
£19.52
"Beautiful, pale golden colour There's a hint of oak on the nose, with notes of coconut and soft vanilla, because 20% of the final blend was fermented in new oak There are intense fig, fresh melon and green apple flavours A very intense, elegant, soft and velvety wine with a long finish From vines planted in 1942 - the oldest plantation of Semillon in the whole of Patagonia "
Patricius Aszu 6 Puttonyos 50cl 2017 50cl
£43.84
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
Ken Forrester Wines The Gypsy 2017 75cl
£44.70
The character is somewhat 'wild', a little brambly with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, dark spices, with vanilla scents and a distinct, concentrated red-fruit focus Great for laying down and keeping for at least ten years but already rewarding if allowed to breath in a decanter The character is somewhat 'wild', a little brambly with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, dark spices, with vanilla scents and a distinct, concentrated red-fruit focus Great for laying down and keeping for at least ten years but already rewarding if allowed to breath in a decanter
D Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz Magnum 2019 150cl
£77.83
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
£11.03
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 Katharien Rose 2022 75cl
£14.22
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
Weingut Tesch Riesling Karthauser 2020 75cl
£23.34
The aromatic nose displays notes of weathered red slate and rich, dense aromas A wonderful example of Riesling showing excellent concentration, crystalline purity of fruit and rich flavours of a well exposed single vineyard site
Teusner Wines The Gentleman Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 75cl
£17.65
Stylish, elegant and generously fruited - a delicious Barossa Cabernet The Eden Valley fruit is showcased by lifted red currant and blue fruit notes, whilst the Barossa Valley fruit contributes aromas of dark chocolate and rich black fruits The savoury tannins run fine and long with a crunchy red fruit freshness and sweet cassis flavours on the palate
Trapiche Iscay Syrah Viognier 2019 75cl
£31.18
"Intense aromas of damson, black cherry, woodsmoke and fine oak In the mouth, it is intensely-flavoured with soft, plushy, velvet texture The aromas and flavours are very northern Rhone valley, while the texture is reminiscent of old vine Barossa Shiraz With exposure to air, the Viognier's apricot and honeysuckle lift add further complexity Fabulous, long finish, with perfume, spice and oak mingling beautifully Sophisticated, classy and gorgeous Drink now and over the next 5+ years" - Tom King, Fine Wine Manager
Planeta Serra Ferdinandea Bianco 2020 75cl
£25.27
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
Castellani Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2018 75cl
£13.84
Intense and characteristic bouquet, earthy, with wild red berries and underwood notes Harmonious and dry on the palate Savoury, strong and persistent
Susana Balbo Brioso Cabernets, Malbec and Petit Verdot 2020 75cl
£30.11
Deep, bright ruby red color Aromas of dark berries, spices and notes of tomato leaves, contributed mainly by the two Cabernets (Sauvignon and Franc) The fruity aromas continue in the mouth, followed by excellent tension due to its natural acidity The other varieties provide texture and roundness to the blend It has an elegant and lingering finish This wine has great ageing potential and can be stored for up to 20 years
Russiz Superiore Col Disore, Collio 2017 75cl
£38.74
With a greenish-golden colour, this exudes lavish aromas of ripe pineapple, coconut cream, golden apples, maple syrup, fresh honeycomb, cinnamon and nutmeg It has a gorgeously rich and decadent texture, with flavours of ripe peaches, almond, vanilla, aniseed, banoffee pie and pineapple If you treat it a bit like a red, and decant it, it gets even better It is a traditional blend of varieties grown on the hills of Collio, on the Italian side of the border with Slovenia What a wine!
Squawking Magpie 2015 Stoned Crow Syrah, Squawking Magpie 2015 75cl
£23.33
Concentrated, enticing aromas of blackberry and blueberry married to complex herb, black pepper and violet inflections Medium to full-bodied, with a richness of sweet dark fruit flavours, intertwined with iron-earth minerals, iris and a hint of savoury game Stoned Crow Syrah has a long succulent finish with a fine line of tannin
Wynns John Riddoch Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 75cl
£98.98
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