2000 Tokaji Aszu Essencia ‘Imperium’, Chateau Dereszla

We are delighted to be one of the very few UK merchants to get our hands on this sensational Tokaji Aszu Essencia from Dereszla.  Only produced in the very finest years, (made twice by Dereszla in the last 22 years), and now a defunct classification, this is a very rare slice of history in a bottle.  Incredibly sweet yet with perfectly poised acidity, the wine has a complex apricot and seville orange marmalade fruit character mingled with spice and gingerbread notes. With an impressive 252 grams per litre of sugar it is no wonder the wine is syrupy and very rich, but the constant freshness provided by the acidity keeps the wine balanced and makes it a wonderful match to dark chocolate desserts, good quality cheeseboards and rich pates.

£150.00

2008 Colheita Tawny, Niepoort, Douro Valley

Douro Blend

A brick-red appearance with some light orange tinges leads into a fine slightly smokey aroma with hints of dried fruits. The palate is refreshing, with wonderful acidity and hints of dried apricots and crystallised fruit, leading to a lengthy mellow spirit driven finish.

£45.00

2010 Vin Santo del Chianti, Bonacchi, 50cl

Trebbiano

Cantina Bonacchi has been making fine Tuscan wines for three generations. The wines are produced from 40 hectares in the Chianti Montalbano area, as well as from 10 hectares divided between Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino. They also own 20 hectares in the Chianti Classico area. Modern technology and family expertise enables Bonacchi to offer excellent products from their four estates in Tuscany.

£24.00

2012 Quarts De Chaume, Baumard, Half Bottle

Chenin Blanc

We have a soft spot for the incredible Chenin Blancs from Baumard and gems such as this truly spectacular wine highlight the quality of winemaking at this Domaine.  Baumard eschew traditional trellising methods for this part of the Loire and have also flown in the face of tradition by switching excluisively to screwcaps for their range.  The Quarts de Chaume vineyard enjoys a superb terroir and a unique situation producing wines of rare elegance.  This remarkable wine is wonderfuly textured and manages to comine power and clarity alongside richness and precision. Complex with floral bouquets and notes of citrus and orchard fruit with impeccable acidity, this is a wine to savour.

£32.00

2012 Sauternes, Chateau Lamourette

Semillon/Sauvignon

The Sauternes from Chateau Lamourette are beautifully balanced with dried fruits, honeycomb and quince alongside perfectly poised acidity which freshens the wine.  Already showing nicely with a bit of time in bottle, this will continue to evolve for years to come.

£35.00

2015 Late Bottled Vintage Eirados, Quinta Santa Eufemia

Douro Blend

Eirados make a very approachable, traditional style of LBV (Late Bottled Vintage), with the hand picked grapes fermented in granite lagares before resting in stainless steel for 6 months prior to ageing in Portuguese oak casks for 3 years.

£22.00

2015 Sobremesa Tonel, Mouchao Licoroso, Alentejo

Alicante Bouschet

The Tonel Mouchao has aromas of deep black fruits, dark sweetness, dry fruits, combined with the freshness of mint and eucalyptus. On the palate it is complex, being  full and rich with intense, spicy notes to the warm cocoa, tobacco and black fruits.  Decadent, different and one to enjoy post dinner in good company.

£47.00

2017 MAD Late Harvest Tokaji, Half Bottle

White Blend

The village of MAD is one of the most prestigious in the region and the talented, energetic team behind the Szent Tamas winery are determined to put it back on the map in viticultural terms.  This truly delicious dessert wine is nectar in a glass - aromatic, grapey and wonderfully pure.

£26.00

2018 Ice Princess Riesling, Seven of Hearts, Willamette Valley

Riesling

The grapes from 44 year old Riesling vines are frozen post harvest to produce a dessert wine that balances fresh fruit and beautiful acidity with 15.7% residual sugar.

£21.00

2018 Moscatel De Setubal, Sivipa DOC

Muscat

For sheer value for money, this Moscatel is one of our favourite Dessert wines, despite it being the 'entry-level' offering from Sivipa. 

£14.99

2018/19 Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyus, Breitenbach, Tokaji

Furmint

The Breitenbach 6 Puttonyus Tokaji has a wonderfully deep golden colour and is very inviting.  The wine is exotic and rich with dense, complex apricot and orange marmalade fruit characters which are supported by an exotic, floral nose.  Mid-weight and finely honeyed with beautifully poised acdity and spice on the long balanced finish. 

£42.00

2019 Jurancon Moelleux, Domaine Corty, AOP Jurancon

White Blend

The Domaine Corty Jurancon Moelleux is a beautiful, enticing medium golden colour.  The expressive nose shows typical aromas of quince, yellow peach and apricots which are intense but by no means over the top.  The fruit characters continue to the rounded palate and are joined by hints of candied ginger spice,  kept fresh by perfectly poised acidity on the long, perfumed finish.  Enjoy this delicious wine with Foie Gras or soft cheeses.

£17.95

2019 Recioto della Valpolicella, Fabiano, 50cl

Corvina

The production area for this wine is located in northern part of Verona and it is crossed by hills that slope towards Adige river. Rich soils provide the perfect conditions for a balanced mix of Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara and Negrara grapes.

£29.99

2019 Vin De Constance, Klein Constantia

Muscat

The amazing Vin De Constance from Klein Constantia is an iconic wine which presents delicate aromas of white flowers, ripe citrus and touch of rosewater & almonds on the nose. Flavours of creamy stone fruit, lychee, citrus zest and a lively spice abound creating an ideal balance.

£68.00

2020 Brachetto D’Acqui, Braida, Giacomo Bologna

Brachetto

The history of the Brachetto is steeped in legend and fascination. An antique drink that was mentioned for the first time during the Roman empire when writers described the customs of the ‘Gallia Cisalpina’ (Gaul, on this side of the Alpes), speaking of a sweet aromatic wine of Acqui Terme, very appreciated by the patricians.

£16.99

2020 Jurancon Clos Uroulat, Charles Hours, Half Bottle

Petit Manseng

The Jurançon Clos Uroulat is a stunning dessert wine made from 100% Petit Manseng, late harvested in early November.  Wonderfully fresh, this botrytis free wine has plenty of honeyed, orange tinged floral fruit with precise and perfectly poised acidity.

£18.95

2020 Noble One Botrytis Semillon, De Bortoli, New South Wales

Semillon

The De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon is a light golden colour, with a captivating nose of cumquat and marmalade with a hint of almond and vanillin oak. On the palate there are layers of intense botrytis fruit including citrus, marmalade, a touch of butterscotch in harmony with attractive vanillin oak and a deftly balanced finish of sweetness and acidity.

£19.95

2021 Brachetto d’Acqui, Giacomo Bologna, Half Bottle

Brachetto

The history of the Brachetto is steeped in legend and fascination. An antique drink that was mentioned for the first time during the Roman empire when writers described the customs of the ‘Gallia Cisalpina’ (Gaul, on this side of the Alpes), speaking of a sweet aromatic wine of Acqui Terme, very appreciated by the patricians.

£11.50

2021 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

2021 Late Harvest Riesling, Casas del Bosque, Half Bottle

Riesling

Light golden in colour this complex wine reveals a seductive nose of mandarin rind, crème brulee and apricot. In the mouth lush notes of walnut, toasted almond and honey combine effortlessly with a bright, zesty acidity to give excellent structure and length.

£14.95

2021 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.

£24.00

2021 Monbazillac Domaine de l’Ancienne Cure, Half Bottle

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.

£12.95

2021 Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, Domaine de Durban

Muscat

Aromas of apricot, peach, Seville orange and ripe pear come to mind when sampling Domaine de Durban Muscat Beaumes de Venise, an exemplary dessert wine.

£12.95

2022 Clos Le Comte Cuvee Emilie, AC Sauternes

White Blend

The Clos le Comte is a tiny, organically farmed vineyard that produces wonderfully elegant Sauternes.  The grapes are harvested after several passages through the vineyard ensuring that only the very ripest grapes are selected.  Wonderfully ripe, concentrated and complex fruit aromas. The rich bouquet shows notes of dried fruits, almonds, apricots, fresh citrus and peach blossom. Well structured on the palate with a viscous density resulting from the high levels of botrytis. Beautiful acidity gives excellent lively freshness to the spicy notes on the long finish.

£40.00