2024 Pouilly Fume Les Champs de la Maison, Dom. Guyon-Barillot

Sauvignon Blanc

This wonderful Pouilly Fume shows great intensity and manages to balance richness with finesse on the fresh, complex palate.  Just starting to show well now, this cracking Pouilly Fume will continue to develop for years to come.

£32.00

2024 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

2024 Rioja Blanco Fermentado en Barrica, Martinez Lacuesta

Viura

The Rioja Blanco Fermentado en Barrica from the amazing Bodegas Martinez Lacuesta is a pale greenish yellow colour with a touch of toasted oak over mellow fresh fruit on the nose. In the mouth, it is initially fresh, with the well integrated oak building in prominence in the mid-palate. The floral fruit character carries through to the well-balanced finish. 

£15.95

2024 Rioja Blanco Sin Navajas, DOCa Rioja

Viura

The Rioja Blanco Sin from Bodegas Navajas is fresh and dry with notes of white flowers, lemon and lime.  This is a terrific example of clean, unoaked white Rioja.

£12.50

2024 Rioja Tinto Sin, Bodegas Navajas, DOC Rioja

Tempranillo

The Navajas Rioja Tinto Sin shows a beautifully perfumed, violet scented nose with hints of clove and spice and a medium bodied, juicy palate. Extremely drinkable and a great all-rounder.

£11.95

2024 Rkatsiteli Dry White, Vachnadziani

Rkatsitell

Georgia is considered to be the ‘cradle of wine', as 8,000 year-old indigenous Rkatsiteli grape seeds have been found in clay vessels. Vachnadziani was established in 1953and is one of the oldest wineries in Georgia. With over 1,000 hectares of vineyard, covering the Kakheti region in eastern Georgia and the Imereti, Racha and Lechkhumi regions in western Georgia, Vachnadziani cultivates 25 vine varieties - the majority of which are indigenous. Theirexciting and dynamic range reveals all the charm of this historic winemaking land.

£12.95

2024 Sancerre Blanc Terre de Maimbray, Pascal & Nicolas Reverdy

Sauvignon Blanc

The Sancerre Terre de Maimbray is a beautifully delicate expression of Sauvignon Blanc.  White flowers and citrus on the nose lead to a lively palate with mineral notes, a touch of spice and perfectly poised acidity.

£27.95

2024 Sancerre Croq Caillotte, Domaine Emile Balland

Sauvignon Blanc

The Sancerre Croq Caillotte is a classic example of how it pays dividends to seek out the smaller growers, as this is a top notch, characterful Sancerre showing citrus and apple fruit, perfectly poised minerality and mouth-watering acidity.  Classy and offers terrific value for money. 

£26.95

2024 Sangiovese Caparzo,Toscana IGT

Sangiovese

The Caparzo Sangiovese Toscana is a bright ruby colour with pretty hints of violet. The nose is intense and fruity with ripe blackberries, wild strawberries and spice. The medium-bodied palate has a warm brambly feel, full of soft ripe fruit and a peristant spice to the finish. Easy drinking.

£15.95

2024 Sanrome Arneis Terre Alfieri, Cascina Vengore, DOCG

Arneis

The Sanrome Arneis from Cascina Vengore is a beautiful example of the grape. Elegant, with a delicate almond nuttines and the perky freshness of mineral tinged citrus fruits, this delightful wine has intensity and body yet remains eminently drinkable and wonderfully refreshing.

£17.95

2024 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

2024 Secateurs Chenin Blanc, AA Badenhorst, Swartland

Chenin Blanc

The Secateurs Chenin Blanc by AA Badenhorst wine is exceptional, showing complex yet fresh and mouth watering fruit flavours mingled with honey, stone fruits and orange blossom, with a long, softly textured finish.

£17.95

2024 Secateurs Red Blend, AA Badenhorst, Swartland

Red Blend

The 2024 Secateurs Red Blend by AA Badenhorst has to be amongst the best he's made.  Adi bought a neighbouring farm that he used to buy grapes from but now has pick of the crop for himself.  There's a hgher proportion of Cabernet in this release than usual, adding more cassis and dark fruit flavours to the mineral tinged spice of the Shiraz. Fuller than normal too, but by no means less approachable, with juicy tannins and terrific balance.

£17.95

2024 Sensale Nero d’Avola, Sibiliana Vini, Sicilia DOC

Nero d'Avola

The Sensale Nero d'Avola has an intense ruby red colour, with broad and complex aromas of red fruits and red berries on the nose.  The nicely structured palate is rounded and mid weight with lovely clean fruit and good balance on the finish.

£11.95

2024 Serbal Cabernet Franc, Bodega Atamisque, Tupungato

Cabernet Franc

The Serbal Cabernet Franc is an excellent example of how well this grape variety has settled in Argentina.  Historically used as a blending agent for Malbec, we are seeing an increasing amount of single varietal 'Cab Francs' crossing the Atlantic, and we're delighted to receive them! Medium bodied with tell tale aromatics and notes of green pepper alongside darker fruits, the Serbal Cabernet Franc is a pure joy to drink.  

£17.95

2024 Serbal Petit Verdot, Atamisque, Tupungato

Petit Verdot

The Serbal Petit Verdot is a wonderful example of the grape that manages to effortlessly balance power and elegance.  Lots of red and dark fruits mingle on the palate with graphite and spice, finishing with firm yet well-balanced tannins.    

£17.95

2024 Sherborne Castle Rose, Dorset

Red Blend

A delightfully crisp and refreshing rose made from a blend of Seyval Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Rondo.

£17.95

2024 Shiraz/Grenache, Hancock & Hancock, McLaren Vale

Red Blend

The Hancock and Hancock Shiraz/Grenache blend is made in a beautifully restrained and supple style.  There's plenty of ripe dark plum fruit, pepper and spice courtesy of the Shiraz with the rose petal perfume and red cherry flavours of Grenache. Well balanced through to the finish, this drinks really well now, but will cellar nicely for 5 years or so.

£17.95

2024 Sierra Endmedio Garnacha, Bodegas Alceno, Jumilla

Grenache/Garnacha

The Sierra Enmedio Garnacha is packed with juicy, vibrant berry fruit, whiffs of spice and more exotic notes of pomegranate and fresh strawberry.  The palate is generous and fruit led with a little more spice and lovely fresh acidity.  Great for barbeques and roasted meats yet juicy enough to enjoy on it's own.

£11.95

2024 Snapper Rock Pinot Gris, Marlborough

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio

The Snapper Rock Pinot Gris is a cracking value of example of how well this grape does in New Zealand.  Ripe and fruit driven with a beautiful balance of pear, citrus and spiced apple fruit and floral tinged freshness.  Easy drinking and a versatile food wine, especially with milder spiced dishes.  

£13.95

2024 Snapper Rock Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Sauvignon Blanc

The Snapper Rock Sauvignon Blanc has a classic, vibrant nose of tropical fruits such as passion fruit that carry through to the palate and are joined by a crisp citrus tinged edge to the mouth watering acidity. 

£12.95

2024 Sunset Rose, Chateau Ksara, Bekaa Valley

Red Blend

Don't be put off by the slightly darker colour of the Sunset Rose by Chateau Ksara.  This Lebanese icon is made from a blend of Cabernet Franc and Syrah that sees 10-14 hours skin contact and fermented at 18 degrees in stainless steel.  Packed with red berry fruit and hints of spice, this is a terrific rose to try if you fancy a change from the usual. 

£18.50

2024 The Accomplice Chardonnay, De Bortoli, Riverina

Chardonnay

The De Bortoli Accomplice Chardonnay is a light straw colour with lifted aromas of ripe peach and nectarine complemented with a decent lick of vanilla oak. The palate is soft and creamy and exhibits ripe stone fruits. Integrated oak and a gentle acid nuance for a very long finish.

£9.95

2024 The Village Red, Kloovenburg, Swartland

Red Blend

The Kloovenburg Village Red is a juicy, approachable blend of 59% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 14% Garnacha Peluda and 5% Mouvedre made by the talented Duncan Stuart.  Slight hints of oak compliment the bramble, strawberry and white pepper notes.  Terrific value, this is a must try for any Rhone Ranger looking to dip their toes in the sea of South African wines. 

£16.50