2022 The Conductor Merlot, Philip Shaw, Orange, NSW

Merlot

Philip Shaw has been making wine for 56 years and has twice been named International Winemaker of the Year and Australian Winemaker of the Year. The wines are estate grown and made at Koomooloo Vineyard. Sitting in one of the coolest and highest growing regions in Australia, Orange. The vineyard is unique for Australia with over 10 passes by hand, with all the grapes being hand sorted in the winery.

£17.99

2022 The Liberator Francophile Syrah, Stellenbosch

Syrah/Shiraz

The Liberator Francophile Syrah is a partial whole bunch ferment which gives a wine that is full of vibrant red-black fruit, with an aromatic nose reminiscent of Saint-Joseph lillie. The result is a thrilling young red that is free of the constraints and manipulated flavour profile that come with barrel-ageing. This is a very pure and naked example of the Syrah grape. Dangerously drinkable on release, it could be expected to age for three to five years in bottle.

£11.95

2022 The Pepper Pot, David Finlayson Wines, Stellenbosch

Rhone Blend

The Edgebaston Pepper Pot from David Finlayson wines expertly shows the fruit and spice driven flavours of classic Rhône varietals. The colour is a youthful purple/red and the nose shows crushed black pepper, dark mulberry and mixed berry coulis.  A well balanced finish rounds off what is a very popular seller for us.

£13.95

2022 Tokara Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch

Cabernet Sauvignon

The Tokara Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon displays a brilliant purple-black core and deep ruby edge. The nose leads with classic aromas of cassis, ripe cherry, subtle liquorice and graphite. There is an intriguing freshness underscoring these aromas with hints of cigar box and fynbos. The palate is full-bodied with dense fine-grained tannins, indulgent ripe fruit and a multi-layered persistent finish.

£29.95

2022 Txakoli, Bodegas Katxina, DO Getariako Txacolina

Hondarribi Zuri

Made with the indigenous Hondarribi Zuri grape variety, this wonderful Txakoli (pronounced cha-co-li) is a brilliantly zesty example of this intriguing wine.  Bodegas Katxina strive to produce the healthiest fruit possible with which to make clean, crisp and enjoyable wine.  The grapes are harvested at optimum ripeness in October and are pressed very gently to protect the delicate fruit characters of the grape.  Following a cool fermentation the wine sits on it's lees for 3 - 4 months at 4 degrees celsius helping to retain it's gentle spritz.  Super fresh, with lovely aromatics and crisp, zesty finish, this is a great aperitif style and also perfect for shellfish dishes.

£17.50

2022 V Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Sauvignon Blanc

The V Sauvignon Blanc has punchy tropical fruits and hints of lemon pith and fresh lime. The palate is clean and fresh with lively acidity surrounding a core of passionfruit and ripe tropical flavours.

£12.50

2022 Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Klein Zalze

Cabernet Sauvignon

The Vineyard Selection Cabernet from Klein Zalze is one of those wines that is immediately appealing.  This amiable red is made from grapes sourced from vines that are over 30 years old, giving an enticing red wine that is packed with classic blackcurrant fruit with eucalyptus notes mingling with cinnamon spice and gentle oak.  Rich and concentrated yet by no means overpowering, this is a finely made wine and demonstrates the tremendous value to be found in South Africa.

£19.95

2022 Vinho Rochas, Casa da Baleia, WO Lower Duivenhoks River

Red Blend

The Vinho Rochas is an unusual blend of Tempranillo and Syrah made from low yielding vines planted on limestone soils.  This is a hugely enjoyable wine that shows lively berry fruits underpinned by minerality and a lovely freshness. 

£17.95

2022 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Avignonese

Sangiovese

Founded in 1974, Avignonesi is the leading winery in the Montepulciano area of Tuscany, enjoying a sterling reputation amongst wine critics around the world.

£27.95

2022 Wagram Gruner Veltliner, Eschenhof Holzer

Gruner Veltliner

The Wagram Gruner Veltliner by Eschenhof Holzer is an easy to love white wine, full of peach, juicy red apples and hints of spicy white pepper.

£16.95

2022 Yantra, Tenuta Sette Cieli, IGT Toscana

Red Blend

A sophisticated blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from a mixture of the properties younger vines and also 'off cuts' from their top wines.  Fermentation is carried out in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and the wine is aged for 7 months in tank and a further 3 months in bottle prior to release. There's plenty of blackcurrant and red and dark berry fruits, hints of graphite and a tantalising herbal note.  This delicious red shows a lightness of touch that belies it's complex nose.  Delicious now after a decent decant but with the potential to age for a good 4 - 5 years.

£26.95

2022 Zweigelt Rose Reserve, Waldschutz, Burgenland

Zweigelt

The Waldschutz Zweigelt Rose is a superb, fresh and very dry Rose that is packed with lively red berry fruit and exotic notes.  Zesty and extremely thirst quenching, this is a terrific aperitif/picnic rose and guaranteed to add some zip to your summer!  Made from a mixture of vines from both Kamptal and Wagram, this terrific Rose showcases the terroir of each. 

£17.95

2022/23 Avesso & Alvarinho, Casa de Vilacetinho, DOC Vinho Verde

Albarino/Alvarinho

The Avesso & Alvarinho Vinho Verde from Casa Vilacetinho is a wine with great complexity and structure showing great minerality and freshness along with a rounded, slightly weighty character thanks in part the 25 Year old Avesso vines.  

£16.95

2022/23 Brezeme, Eric Texier, AC Cotes du Rhone

Syrah/Shiraz

A beautiful, finely structured style of Syrah, with vivid focus, lively black raspberry, tea, pepper and wood smoke notes, whilst the palate has an elegant freshness, dark berries, spice and a savoury note, adding to its complexity.A man of conviction but by no means a zealot, Eric Texier likes to push the boundaries.

£33.00

2022/23 Cabane Langhe, Cantine Povero, DOC Langhe

Nebbiolo

The Cabanè Langhe from Cantine Povero is a unique velvety wine, which blends the full body of Cabernet Sauvignon, the fruity notes of Barbera, and the elegance, complexity and rich bouquet of Nebbiolo. The is the first wine from Povero that included international grapes in the blend and was created so the winemaker could express the power of these varietals. 

£16.95

2022/23 Carte d’Or, Baumard, AC Coteaux du Layon, Half Bottle

Chenin Blanc

The Carte d'Or Coteaux du Layon from Baumard has a very attractive honeyed nose, with lifted yellow fruits and more golden tropical elements such as mango, guava and pineapple. It has a particularly tropical character and a very fresh feel on the palate, with steely minerality and a zippy background acidity giving invigorating tartness to keep the wine luscious and buoyant. The rounded, approachable finish has good length.

£13.95

2022/23 Eight Feet White, Kloovenburg, Swartland

White Blend

The Eight Feet White from Kloovenburg has an elegant nose with a mixture of white flowers, citrus and spice which leads to a generous, richly textured palate and fine, balanced finish.  This wonderful white is a blend of hand picked Chenin, Verdelho, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne harvested at different times to enable the final blend to have a balance of freshness, complexity and vitality.  Made with free run juice the fermentation process is natural, often taking up to 3 months.  The wine spends 10 months on it's fine lees in barrel with regular battonage (to promote texture), before final blending and bottling.  The absence of malolactic fermentation means that the wine retains freshness and acidity despite it's time in barrel.

£24.95

2022/23 Finca Resalso, Emilio Moro, DO Ribera Del Duero

Tempranillo

The Finca Resalso from Emilio Moro is deep cherry red in colour with a violet rim. It is honest, intense and very expressive on the nose. The primary aromas of Tempranillo, such as blackberry and blackcurrant, stand out. It is well-structured in the mouth with mellow tannins and well-balanced acidity.

£17.95

2022/23 Ribera Del Duero, Emilio Moro, DO Ribera del Duero

Tempranillo

Bodegas Emilio Moro craft elegant, fresh and lifted Ribera del Duero red wine taht are true reflections of their origin.  They firmly believe that great wine is born in the vineyard and disregard the terms Crianza and Reserva when it comes to labelling their wines.

£31.95

2022/23 Saint Maur Sauvignon Blanc, Two Rivers, Marlborough

Sauvignon Blanc

The Saint Maur is a single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc made by Two Rivers in Marlborough.  It is a true terroir project and the fruit is harvested from 20 year old vines that grow on the silt and gravel soils.  This fabulous white wine is fermented naturally in a mixture of concrete egg and amphora, and rested on it's lees for a further 12 months prior to release.  The result is a wonderfully textured, exotic and focussed with a complex citrus and herbal tinged palate.  Just 2000 bottles are produced of this wonderful Kiwi Sauvignon so grab it while you can.

£22.95

2023 Alexandrie Muscat Sec, Ch. Nadal Hainault, Cotes Catalanes

Muscat

This dry Muscat is wonderfully aromatic witha bright and fresh nose dominated by exotic fruits.  Pear, lychee and stone fruit flavours pack the lively palate alongside typical Muscat aromatics.

£16.95

2023 Bandol Blanc, La Bastide Blanche, AC Bandol

White Blend

When white Bandol is as good as this it's difficult to see why they don't get as much attention as the Rosés. The Bastide Blanche Bandol Blanc is a terrific blend of  Clairette (58%), Ugni Blanc (22%), Bourboulenc (12%) & Rolle (8%) is packed with white peach and fresh herb characters on the nose. The complex palate is multi-layered and textured yet fresh, finishing with a distinct saline tang.  This cracking wine shows a beautiful balance of power and elegance and should be on the 'must try' list of every adventurous drinker.  

£32.00

2023 Barbera ‘Monte Luzzo’, Cantine Povero, 3 Litre BIB

Barbera

The Monte Luzzo Barbera is another fabulous wine from the fantastic Cantine Povero.  A wonderfully clean and pure expression of the grape with fresh cherry, plum and wild berry fruit mingled with hints of violets on the nose along with notes of spice.  The palate is beautifully rounded and fresh with an abundance of quaffable fruit.  The wine spends 6 months in oak to add texture and roundness rather than imparting oaky characteristics.

£39.00

2023 Beaujolais Villages ‘Cuvee Six’, Caves De Julienas Chaintre

Gamay

The Beaujolais Villages 'Cuvee Six' from Caves De Julienas Chaintre just gets better and better with each vintage, showing soft, rounded red fruits and vibrant cherry flavours.  Complex enough to make one sit up and think yet easy going and supple at the same time.  Great for lighter lunches and it can also be chilled lightly when the weather warms up!

£14.95