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 Bardolino Cuvee XV, Rizzardi, DOC Bardolino Classico

Corvina

The Cuvee XV Bardolino from Guerrieri Rizzardi is a wonderfully approachable, easy drinking red wine made with predominantly Corvina, Rondinella and a splash of Merlot.  The pretty hillside vineyards overlooking Lake Garda produce wonderfully fresh and aromatic wines with elegant red fruits and finely balanced, refreshing acidity.  This delicate red should be enjoyed within a couple of years of the vintage.

£15.95

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

2023 Beaujolais Villages Le Perreon, Domaine de la Madone

Gamay

This delightful Beaujolais Villages from Domaine de la Madone is an honest and open Gamay from the slopes of the Madonna Hill in Fleurie.  Soils here are granite rich and impart character and freshness into the grapes from the old vines (some 100+ years old). 

£18.95

2023 Bourgogne Chardonnay, Domaine Fournillon

Chardonnay

The crisp, fresh Bourgogne Chardonnay from Domaine Fournillon comes from vineyards close to Chablis and shares similar characteristics with citrus and mineral tinged fruit. There is some decent weight in the mid-palate with a creaminess to the texture, but no oak was harmed in the making of this wine.  Sophisticated, very drinkable and great value.

£16.95

2023 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.

£29.95

2023 Cabernet, Domaine du Haut Bourg, Val de Loire

Red Blend

This charming red is a blend of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc made by the passionate brothers at Domaine du Haut Bourg in the western Loire valley.  Surprisingly deep in the glass for such a cool climate, the nose reveals enticing red fruits with floral notes and an underlying whiffs of green twig/capsicum courtesy of the Cabernet Franc element.  Elegant and fruity on the palate, the tannins are soft and balanced with the acidity that keeps the wine fresh and approachable.  A perfect match for charcuterie boards and roasted vegetables.

£14.95

2023 Cahors ‘Coeur de Malbec’, Lionel Osmin, AOP Cahors

MALBEC

This Cahors from Lionel Osmin is very typical of Malbec from Cahors - rich, full-bodied and concentrated with a wealth of blackcurrant and dark fruits, notes of clove tinged spice and mediterranean herbs.  This is a great match to a variety of dishes, especially confit duck, coq au vin and hard cheeses.

£18.95

2023 Cannonau di Sardegna Capo Ferrato, Cantina Castiadas

Cannonau

Cantina Castiadas are new to our list and we are thrilled to be stocking their clean and fresh wines made from Sardinia's native grape varieties.  Gentle and approachable, the Capo Ferrato is fermented in stainless steel and concrete and is a herbal tinged beauty that is rounded and nicely weighted with a great balance on the finish. 

£21.00

2023 Carmenere Collection, Casas del Bosque, Rapel Valley

Carmenere

Deep red with a garnet hue. Aromas reminiscent of black cherries, plums and dry leaves with a hint of green bell pepper are complemented with tertiary notes of chocolate and spice. This Carménère is soft and plump, with supple tannins and good length.

£14.95

2023 Cepa Gavilan Crianza, Vina Pedrosa, D.O. Ribera del Duero

Tempranillo

The Cepa Gavilan is the most youthful wine made at Vina Pedrosa. This is a beautiful expression of Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) showing a lovely balance of power and freshness.  The nose is dominated by generous black fruits with hints of spice and mineral undertones.  The palate is beautifully textured with well-integrated tannins and notes of vanilla and baked pastry complimenting the fruit through to the long finish.

£22.95

2023 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume, Domaine Alexandre

Chardonnay

Domaine Alexandre is a family business handed down over three generations. Brothers Guy and Olivier run the estate today, which is set over 13 hectares of vineyards in the heart of Chablis. The vineyards are worked with great care and yields are kept low to produce expressive wines with concentrated fruit.

£36.95

2023 Chablis, Domaine Alexandre, Half Bottle

Chardonnay

Domaine Alexandre is a family business handed down over three generations. Brothers Guy and Olivier run the estate today, which is set over 13 hectares of vineyards in the heart of Chablis. The vineyards are worked with great care and yields are kept low to produce expressive wines with concentrated fruit that are classic examples of their type.

£12.95

2023 Chardonnay, Hanewald-Schwerdt, Pfalz

Chardonnay

The Hanewald-Schwerdt Chardonnay reveals citrus & stone fruits with nuances of melons and herbs. Silky, lively with nice acidity.There is the merest whiff of old oak to this wine which is used purely to some softness to the mouthfeel.  This is very appealing and an extremely enjoyable take on Chardonnay.

£16.50

2023 Chateau La Mascaronne Rose, AC Cotes de Provence, Magnum

Cinsault

Chateau La Mascaronne have always produced good Provence Rosé but since their purchase by Michel Reybier (owner of Cos d'Estournel) in 2020, the property has been producing very, very good Provence Rosé indeed! 

£65.00

2023 Chinon Les Joueurs, Domaine la Chapelle

Cabernet Franc

The Chinon Joueurs from Domaine la Chapelle's was the first wine to be released from this biodynamic Domaine. The grapes are hand harvested from a mixture of different plots, and then fermented in concrete tank with natural yeasts.  The result is a wine that displays immense purity and freshness, giving hints of typical vegetal notes alongside perfumed dark fruits and a lovely vein of acidity.  Balanced, harmonious and a joy to drink.

£23.00

2023 Cote d’Or Pinot Noir, Pierrick Bouley

Pinot Noir

Although he is sixth generation winegrower and winemaker, rising Burgundian star Pierrick Bouley is modifying the family domaine, introducing new methods in both the vineyards and winery to stunning effect.  The grapes for his Cote d'Or Pinot Noir come from south/southeast facing slopes just below Volnay and although labelled as a humble Bourgogne AC, the wine is anything but 'entry-level'.  This incredibly generous Pinot Noir is wonderfully open, with a mixture of red and dark fruits that almost verge on New World opulence. Elegant and fresh with a beautiful balance on the long finish. Limited quantities available.

£48.95

2023 Crozes Hermitage ‘Equinoxe’, Domaine Equis

Syrah/Shiraz

The Crozes Hermitage Equinoxe from Domaine Equis is a bright, fruit led and early drinking style of Crozes that is refreshingly light in alcohol and a joy to drink.

£26.95

2023 Douro Tinto, Macanita, Peso da Regua, DOP Douro

Red Blend

The Macanita Douro Tinto is made from hand-harvested grapes and fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel. Roughly 50% of this tasty red wine is matured in used French oak barrels for 9–12 months, adding a polished complexity while keeping the fruit expression to the fore. A hands off approach to winemaking helps the Douro’s rugged terroir to speak clearly.

£22.95

2023 Douro Tinto, Quinta do Vallado, D.O.C

Red Blend

A concentrated and beautifully structured Portuguese red blend with intense notes of mature red fruit, hints of violet and herbaceous nuances carrying through to a lingering finish.

£16.95

2023 Elyssium Black Muscat, Quady Winery

Muscat

Andrew Quady's change of career from making fireworks to making wine produced an explosion of its own kind when he created Essensia from the Orange Muscat grape. It was an instant success and until 1985 he could not make enough to satisfy demand. Now Quady is the foremost American winery specialising entirely in dessert wines and continues to win medals worldwide.The grapes were crushed, chilled and allowed to macerate, in order to extract the desired aromas and flavours. Fermentation was arrested with a neutral grape brandy. This arrested fermentation preserved the delicate aromas of the fresh, ripe grapes. The wine was then aged for three months in small French oak barrels. Elysium is a brilliant crimson purple colour with aromas of ripe berries, rose petals,strawberries and lychees. The vibrant acidity balances beautifully with the sweetness of this wine, making it very refreshing.

£15.95

2023 Etna Bianco, Pietradolce, DOC Etna

Carricante

The Etna Bianco from Pietradolce is made with Carricante grapes grown 800 metres above sea level on teh volcanic slopes of Mount Etna.  It is an appealing soft straw yellow colour with lovely aromatics lifting the distinct racy minerality.  This is a terrific wine to try if you like Chablis.

£26.50

2023 Fontanario de Pegoes Tinto, DOP Palmela

Castelao

The Fontanario de Pegoes Tinto comes from a fabulous co-operative based in the Peninsula de Setubal.  Fruit forward and easy drinking, yet in no way dull, this cracking value red wine has intense aromas of red berries, spice and a hint of vanilla. This is a well-structured and smooth wine with a soft and fruity mouthfeel, complemented by attractive coffee notes on the lingering finish. 

£12.95

2023 Gamay, Domaine Moulin Camus, IGP Loire

Gamay

This 100% Gamay from Domaine Moulin Camus comes from grapes grown on a slope of pure mica schist which gives the wine juicy, rounded red fruits a bit of tautness and minerality.  A warmer than normal, sulphur free maceration for three days helps bring out some warmth and roundness to the fruit, making it slightly beaujolais'esque but without the bubble gum/commercial edge that one would normally find in this price range.

£13.50