2019 Proposis Red, Voyatzi Winery, PGI Macedonia

Xinomavro

The Proposis Red is a blend of Xinomavro and Merlot from the modern and forward thinking Voyatzi Winery in northern Greece. Complex yet approachable with dried red and dark fruits, a nicely rounded palate and balanced, aromatic finish. 

£16.95

2020 Petali Liatiko, Diamantakis, Crete

Liatiko

The Petali Liatiko from Diamantakis is a pale red colour with cherry highlights. Aromas of raisins, caramel, fig, red-black fruits like strawberry, plum blackberry, which are followed by scents of spice like cinnamon and clove. Medium-bodied with lovely fresh acidity and tannins, give a juicy and pleasant finish.  A great match to traditional Greek dishes.

£16.95

2020 Prinos Syrah, Diamantakis, Crete

Syrah/Shiraz

The Prinos Syrah from Diamantakis is a youthful purple with red hints in the glass. On the nose this Syrah is fresh and aromatic with a bouquet of black pepper and blackberries, followed by scents of violet typical of the variety. Medium-bodied with balanced acidity and tannins give a rich, juicy and velvet mouthfeel.

£12.95

2020 Rapsani Red, Dougos Winery, PDO Rapssani

Xinomavro

The Rapsansi Red is made from a blend of Xinomavro, Krasato and Stavroto and shows a perfumed nose of roses and red fruit compote with hints of peppery spice and tobacco.  The palate is fresh and lively with macerated cherries and red plums fruit characters.  Elegant and medium-bodied with moderately firm but fine tannins, reminiscent of powdered cocoa.

£25.00

2020/21 Syrah/Xinomavro, Alpha Estate, Florina

Xinomavro

The Alpha Estate Syrah/Xinomavro is a 50/50 blend of the two varieties and is full bodied with concentrated, complex aromas of ripe blackberry, spice, vanilla, clove and cracked pepper. Rich, dark fruit flavours, quince and vanilla overtones are complemented by natural freshness from its cool climate origins.

£18.95

2022 Assyrtiko ‘Thalassitis’, Gaia, Santorini

Assyrtiko

Assyrtiko is indigenous to Santorini where it produces full, complex wines which retain fabulous acidity.  The Thalassitis cuvee from Gaia is unoaked with 4 months in stainless steel tank with regular lees stirring to add texture and complexity.  Bone dry with an explosive mineral core, plenty of pretty floral hints, delicate citrus and lemon zest and a crisp, long and mineral tinged finish. 

£34.00

2022 Kydonitsa White, Monemvasia Winery, Tsimbidi

Kydonitsa

Dry yet exotic, this delicious Kydonitsa from Monemvasia Winery in Laconia.  The climate is mediterranean with lots of sunshine and cooling sea breezes, allowing the grapes to develop gentle aromatics yet retain lovely fresh acidity.  Ripe quince and tropical fruits with a delicate creamy texture and lively acidity, this is not unlike an Italian Malvasia with  exotic spice to the fresh, lifted finish.  Utterly delightful. 

£16.95

2022 Savatiano ‘The Mountaineer’, Akriotou, Mainland Greece

Savatiano

Made from the native Savatiano grape, this offers a complex and aromatic bouquet of ripe peach, quince, creamy vanilla and an intriguing hint of Turkish delight. Dry with perfectly balanced freshness, intense notes of grapefruit, pepper, ginger and wild mint lead to a long and spicy finish.

£15.95

2022 Wild Ferment Assyrtiko, Gaia, Santorini

Assyrtiko

The Wild Ferment Assyrtiko by Gaia is an astoundingly good, highly complex white wine grown in the rugged vineyards of Santorini.  Grapes are hand harvested with the free run juice fermented with natural yeast in a mixture of stainless steel (45%), old barrels (45% equally mixed between French & American oak and Acacia), and ceramic vat.  Fermentation is natural with batonnage and 6 months ageing on fine lees prior to bottling.

£37.95

2022/23 Diamantopetra Vidiano/Assyrtiko, Diamantakis, Crete

Assyrtiko

The Diamantopetra Vidiano/Assyrtiko is a bright, pale yellow in the glass. The aroma is elegant with flavours of pineapple, apricot and chamomile which are combined elaborately with vanilla, nuts and oak. In the mouth, full bodied with crisp acidity that integrates nicely allowing the fruit to be properly expressed. The finish is long as leaving you a wonderful aftertaste with apricot and vanilla hints.

£20.95

2022/23 Petali Assyrtiko, Diamantakis, Crete

Assyrtiko

The Petali Assyrtiko is a superb example of the grape. Cool fermented in stainless steel then aged on fine lees for 3 months prior to bottling.  The result is a wine which is impeccably balanced, showing zippy citrus and stone fruit flavours, mineral undertones and telltale saline freshness.  This is an ultra-refreshing and hugely enjoyable wine that suits a variety of mediterranean dishes.

£16.95

2023 Proposis White, Voyatzi Winery, PGI Macedonia

Assyrtiko

The Proposis White wine is a crisp, thirst-quenching white blend of Assyrtiko and Chardonnay.  The former lending freshness, acidity and structure whilst the Chardonnay adds some richness and aromatics.  This is a terrific example of modern Greek white winemaking.

£16.95

The ‘Drink or Keep’ 12 Bottle Case

Mixed Case

Alternatively known amongst the staff as 'The one that I want', this fabulous case contains six different bottles of wines which are showing nicely now but will reward further cellaring. This mixed case of hand picked red and white wines is a great gift or simply something to treat yourself with.  It contains 2 bottles each of the following:

£240.00

The ‘Drink or Keep’ 6 Bottle Case

Mixed Case

Alternatively known amongst the staff as 'The one that I want', this fabulous case contains six different bottles of wines which are showing nicely now but will reward further cellaring. This mixed case of hand picked red and white wines is a great gift or simply something to treat yourself with.  It contains 1 bottle each of the following:

£123.00