2023 Le Pitre Primitivo, Mottura DOC Primitivo di Manduria

Primitivo

Le Pitre Primitivo is one of Mottura's flagship wines and is very complex, velvety and full-bodied, with an intense nose of sweet jammy red fruits, blackberry and chocolate along with black pepper spice. Well-balanced and powerful, with soft tannins that tends to sweetness. A beautiful Primitivo which is definitely up there as one of the best.

£27.95

2023 Lirac Rouge Cuvee Elie, Domaine La Loyanne, Magnum

Rhone Blend

This relatively young family owned Domaine was created in 2001 by vignerons with 4 generations of vinegrowing and winemaking expertise under their belts.  They own some seriously old vines in superb sites in the Southern Rhone on a mixture of soils of red sand, clay and the classic 'Galet' pebbles associated with Chateauneuf du Pape.  As a result, their wines posess a wonderful depth and concentration.

£49.99

2023 Loidana Blanc, Marco Abella, DOQ Priorat

White Blend

The Loidana Blanc is a new addition to the fabulous range of Priorat wines from the Marco Abella in Priorat.  This stunning blend of Garnacha Blanca, Picapoll, Viognier and Macabeo is fermented in oak and then lees aged in stainless steel.  This complex white wine shows impeccable balance with exotic fruit notes such as Quince and stone fruits alongside fresher, more mineral characteristics and beautifully poised acidity.  It's not surprising that this wine is so delicious as Marco Abella place a great emphasis on quality, hand-picked fruit frmo their perfectly sited, biodynamic vineyards in and around the famous village of Porrera.

£24.95

2023 Mason Road GSM, Brookdale Estate, WO Paarl

Rhone Blend

The Mason Road GSM is a cracking value red blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre and Cinsault. This lovely wine shows layers of ripe bramble fruit along with cherry, blackcurrant and plum notes mingling with smoky notes from the oak.  Silky, realy well-knit and almost dangerously drinkable.

£16.95

2023 Matawhero Merlot, Gisborne

Merlot

The beautifully supple Matawhero Merlot comes from sustainable, dry farmed vineyards in Gisborne.  Tyical of the variety the nose shows open plum and dark berry fruit that leads to a soft, rounded and fruity palate that has whiffs of old oak and classic earthy undertones. 

£16.95

2023 Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay, Kumeu River

Chardonnay

The concentration and density of Mate’s Vineyard shines through in this wine even though the 2023 vintage was lighter with a moderate alcohol of 12.5%. No new oak was used in the vinification due to the lighter yields but there was a high proportion of 1 & 2 year old barrels which means the oak feel to this wine is similar to other vintages The vine age of Mate’s Vineyard, now 33 years, contributes to the inherent quality and reputation of this wine and we are confident that bottle age of up to ten years will be beneficial.

£57.00

2023 Menetou Salon, Domaine Coquin

Sauvignon Blanc

We are delighted to welcome back this wonderful Menetou Salon from Domaine Coquin.  Planted on south west facing slopes with excellent exposure, the vines are tended with the utmost respect for the environment with ploughing and grass cover limiting the excessive use of chemicals.

£18.95

2023 Mercurey Rouge 1er Cru, Domaine Meunier

Pinot Noir

The grapes for this wine are hand harvested from 2 parcels in the heart of Mercurey where the soil is clay and limestone. They spend 10-15 days fermenting in the tank before being put into French oak barrels, 30% of which are new.  The wine then spends 12 months in barrel before being blended and bottled.

£36.00

2023 Merlot, Lanzerac, Stellenbosch

Merlot

The Lanzerac Merlot is a classic, well-structured red wine with a deep red colour ripe red berries, cocoa, chocolate and undertones of mint on the nose. The wine shows a well-balanced tannin structure with a rich velvety body and a lingering aftertaste.

£15.95

2023 Merwah, Chateau Ksara, Bekaa Valley

Merwah

The Merwah grape is indigenous to the Lebanon and is enjoying a resurgence in popularity.  This lovely example from the oldest winery in the country shows concentrated citrus notes with delicate aromatics and mineral tinged tropical fruit. Light to medium bodied with lovely acidity Chateau Ksara have made a very modern version of this ancient grape variety and one that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals including seafood and mildly spicy dishes.  

£24.95

2023 Meursault, Christian Bellang, AC Meursault

Chardonnay

Christian Bellang Meursault is a very classic style showing rich, buttery characters, toasty oak from 10 months ageing in barrel and a lovely clean, crisp finish.

£53.00

2023 Mineralstein Pinot Noir, Gerd Stepp, Pfalz

Pinot Noir

The Mineralstein Pinot Noir is generous, fruit led and amazingly approachable.  Packed with ripe, red cherry fruit and slight spicy notes this wonderful wine is rounded, silky and almost dangerously easy to drink.  Two thirds of the wine is aged in second and third use French Oak with the remainder aged in steel for freshness.  This isn't an archetypal Spatburgunder, but more a classic Pinot with a German accent.

£21.00

2023 Monbazillac ‘Jour de Fruit’ Domaine de l’Ancienne Cure

Semillon

The Domaine de l'Ancienne Cure Monbazillac is an aromatic and complex dessert wine that is blended from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle and is among the best of the region. It's a rich, sweet 'liquoreux' wine with aromas of dried fruit and honey. It can be drunk as an apéritif or with blue cheese or fruit desserts. Christian Roche is one of the best producers in Monbazillac. Good alternative to Sauternes, botrytis affected (Noble Rot) Semillon, and is aged in new oak. Hints of sherbet and boiled sweets with a long complex finish.

£25.00

2023 Monkey Morio Hanewald-Schwerdt, Pfalz

Morio-Muskat

The Monkey Morio by Hanewald-Schwerdt is a fabulous, fun summer wine from Stefan Schwerdt. It's made with a now unfashionable hybrid cross called Morio Muskat, which despite having no direct relationship to Muscat it is very similar in character. Wonderfully perfumed grapey nose with elderflower, apple and hints of pineapple.

£16.50

2023 Montlouis Sec Clos du Breuil, Francois Chidaine

Chenin Blanc

Based in Montlouis, Francois Chidaine makes beguiling wines from Chenin Blanc and is largely regarded as the producer who put Montlouis 'back on the map'.  The Clos du Breuil is made from a single parcel of low-yielding vines grown biodynamically on flinty/clay soils.  Grapes are harvested by hand, with a spontaneous fermentation in large, old demi-muid oak barrels.  The wine is then lees aged, without batonnage, for several months. 

£39.95

2023 Nittardi Ad Astra, DOC Maremma

Red Blend

The Nittardi Ad Astra is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from the coastal Maremma region of Tuscany.  With an enticing and complex nose of blackcurrant, plums and spicy liquorice leading to a well-balanced palate that manages to be both well-structured yet approachable.  Enjoy this introduction to the wines of Nittardi with slow braised meat dishes, charcuterie and hard cheeses.

£24.95

2023 Olbieta Negre Marco Abella, Catalunya

Grenache/Garnacha

The Olbieta Negre Marco Abella wine produces aromas of strawberry, blackberry and violet with fennel and spices. Smooth, fresh and velvety on the palate with a little bit of structure coming from ageing in French oak for three months.

£16.95

2023 Otskhanaruri Sapere Qvevri, Caucasus

Otskhanuri Sapere

£27.50

2023 Pernand-Vergelesses, Domaine Denis

Chardonnay

£39.95

2023 Pinot Bianco Penon, Nals Margreid, DOC Alto Adige

Pinot Blanc

The Pinot Bianco grapes for the Penon tend to be small and concentrated, having ripened late in the high altitudes of the warm town of Penon. This wine has a fresh structure and elegant acidity, with concentrated aromas of apple, citrus and ripe pineapple.

£22.95

2023 Pinot Noir Reserva, Ventisquero, Casablanca Valley

Pinot Noir

The Ventisquero 'Soul of the Andes' Pinot Noir Reserva is a terrific value, fruit led Pinot from the Casablanca Valley in Chile.  This lovely wine has a bright cherry and ruby red colour in the glass, a vibrant nose of strawberry, vanilla and touches of spice. The palate is generous and rounded, showing cherry and stawberry fruit, a soft, silky texture and nicely balanced acidity on the finish.  Easy and approachable, this is a great value Pinot Noir that won't break the bank.

£12.95

2023 Pinot Noir, Moorooduc, Mornington Peninsular

Pinot Noir

Established in 1982 by Richard and Jill McIntyre, Moorooduc is a small, family run wine business that has built an enviable reputation for complex and food friendly wines.

£29.95

2023 Quimerino Blanco, Achaval Ferrer, Mendoza

Sauvignon Blanc

The Quimerino Blanco is a blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc with the remaining 10% made up of Marsanne and Roussanne, fermented seperately at low temperatures in stainless steel. The result is a wonderfully elegant and fresh white wine that is packed with zesty, fresh fruit courtesy of the Sauvignon with a savoury edge coming from the Roussanne and Marsanne.  Really delicious and something a little different from this first class producer.  

£24.95

2023 Regiones Cabernet Franc, Zuccardi, Uco Valley

Cabernet Franc

This is a wonderfully rich and luscious Cabernet Franc from Zuccardi's high altitude vineyards in the Uco Valley.  Bright red and dark fruits, firm tannins and keen acidity on the long finish.

£19.95