2011 comtes de champagne, grand cru blanc de blancs, taittinger

Chardonnay

Taittinger's Comtes de Champagne is a rare treat and only made in the finest vintages from 100% Chardonnay from 5 of the greatest Grand Cru vineyards in Champagne.  2011 was a particularly good vintage for Chardonnay, marked by its early ripening and drought conditions which forced the vines to delve deep in search of water for growth. 

£150.00

2016 extra brut, d’urberville vineyard, dorset

Champagne Blend

Perfectly sited on protected, south-facing, chalk soils, the D'Urberville vineyard produces perfectly ripe grapes for exuberant, fruit led English sparkling wines.  We are proud to represent them and love the fact that it is less than a mile from the shop as the crow flies.  Zesty, fresh and very easy drinking this is a great aperitif style of English fizz.

£26.99

2017 barbaresco ‘batu’ docg, cantine povero

Nebbiolo

Cantine Povero are a fabulous, sustainably minded property located in the heart of Piedmont, where Langhe meets Roero and Monferrato, with 35 hectares of vines under conversion to organic status.  We stock a range of wines which represent excellent value examples of their type, whether it's the delicately floral Moscato d'Asti or award winning Barbaresco and Barolo, the wines always hit the spot for authenticity and pure drinking pleasure.

£24.95

2018 carte d’or, baumard, coteaux du layon

Chenin Blanc

We are big fans of the wines from Baumard and with some of them ranking as some of the very best available from this part of the Loire they are priced accordingly!  Thankfully, the terrific Carte d'Or is extremely well-priced and offers a wonderful introduction into both the wines of the region and the Baumard style in general. 

£11.99

2018 ilogica criolla, agustin lanus, calchaqui valley

Criolla

The 2018 Ilogica Criolla, Agustin  Lanus use the Criolla grape variety which  provides something a little different from Argentina, making a lighter style of red with enticing aromatics of red fruits, predominantly strawberries & raspberries, as well as a hint of dates, dried rose petals and subtle spice.

£18.95

2018 mcintyre pinot noir, moorooduc, mornington peninsula

Pinot Noir

The 2018 Mcintyre Pinot Noir, Moorooduc was established in 1982 by Richard and Jill McIntyre. Moorooduc is a small, family run wine business that has built an enviable reputation for complex and food friendly wines.

£39.99

2018 pinot gris, domaine mader, hunawihr

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio

Mader is a tiny, high quality wine producer based in Alsace, in the village of Hunawihr. All the vineyards are grown organically without the use of any chemical treatments and has been certified by Ecocert since 2007.

£16.99

2018 touraine chenonceaux, clos roussely

Sauvignon Blanc

Vincent Roussely is the fourth generation of the family to make wines at this beautiful 8 hectare vineyard site in the heart of Chenonceaux on the Cher River. Since 2007 he has farmed his vineyards by hand, machine and horse and as a result has seen the health of his vineyards and grapes have improved immeasurably, which naturally has a direct influence on the wines he produces. Planted mainly to Sauvignon Blanc, the soil is a mixture of clay and limestone with pockets of Silex where his oldest vineyards are situated, many of which are over 80 years old in the case of the cuvee Chenonceaux.

£19.99

2019 alma gemela white field blend, onofri, uco valley

White Blend

The 2019 Alma Gemela White Field Blend, Onofri offers striking aromas of floral and citrus notes layered with hints of white fruit and subtle vanilla.  Medium-bodied and texturally complex with a fresh, elegant finish.  Truly delicious and a great example of a modern Argentine blend.

£17.95

2019 block series semillon, bouchon

Semillon

Bouchon are 4th generation viticultutralists situated in the Maule Valley. Current incumbent Julio Bouchon and his children carry on the family tradition of creating distinctive, terroir-driven wines. The Block Series wines are a relatively new release and are made with dry farmed old vines planted on ancient Granite Soils.

£16.95

2019 reiterpfad riesling, hanewald-schwerdt, pfalz

Riesling

The 2019 Reiterpfad Riesling, Hanewald-Schwerdt has flavours of dried herbs, pepper in combination with ripe yellow stone fruits and hints of fennel. Creamy and nutty in the mouth again herbs and fennel, fine acidity with a lot of structure.

£17.95

2019 romitorio, castello romitorio, igt toscana

Petit Verdot

The Romitorio is a bold super Tuscan that perfectly illustrates that French varietals can thrive in Tuscany and give exceptional quality, whilst retaining an undeniably Tuscan character.  This elegant blend of Syrah and Petit Verdot is well-structured and fruit forward showing morello cherry and plum characters integrated with vanilla and mocha and fine grained tannins.

£22.95

2019 rully 1er cru la pucelle, domaine belleville

Chardonnay

Domaine Belleville was created in Rully at the beginning of the 20th century and has 22 hectares of vineyards spread throughout Burgundy.  They produce an impeccable range of wines which have a true sense of place and provide delicious drinking.

£34.95

2019 soli merlot, thracian valley, eduardo miroglio

Merlot

The Soli Merlot is amazing value and drinks beautifully.  Bramble, baked plums and herbal tinges are supported by notes of tobacco giving a wine which is both plush and rounded, and immensely enjoyable to drink.   

£12.95

2019 vinhas velhas, luis pato,dao & bairrada

Bical

The Vinhas Velhas, Luis Pato goes through stainless steel fermentation which produces a refreshing white with Pear, Apple and white flower aromatics which carry through to the palate and are underpinned by a nutty, almond complexity.  Mix in a saline edge to the crisp, balanced acidity and you are left with a wonderful white which is evocative of the region.

£16.99

2020 atlantico rose, quinta boa esperanca, vinho regional lisboa

Touriga Nacional

The Atlantico Rose is a beautiful light salmon colour with a unique density and structure.  This is a very food friendly rose, especially with fish and seafood in general, but also full enough to take on white meat, tapas, fresh cheeses and charcuterie. 

£22.50

2020 barbera d’asti cantine povero, piedmont

Barbera

Cantine Povero is a wonderful, historic winery that perfectly blends authenticity and tradition handed down from generation to generation, with an innovative approach and distinct ecologically sustainable philosophy.  The results are wonderfully characterful wines that not only represent a true sense of place, but provide superb value for money. 

£9.95

2020 cabernet franc seleccion, bodegas rio del elorza, mendoza

Cabernet Franc

The 2020 Cabernet Franc Seleccion, Bodegas Rio Del Elorza has classic elements on the nose including wild strawberry, blackberry, pencil shavings and a hint of blackcurrant leaf.  Lovely ripe fruits with a hint of stalky/vegetal character but not too much greenness, instead offering more body and depth of fruit and a slight touch of herbal mint. The full-bodied palate is elegant with firm tannins but a vital balancing acidity. Cedar notes show from the use of French oak and the finish is dominated by bright red fruit and mocha spice.

£18.99

2020 flametree chardonnay, margaret river

Chardonnay

The 2020 Flametree Chardonnay is beautifully balanced, displaying power and elegance in equal measure, plenty of vibrant citrus and stone fruit flavours and supportive oak courtesy of 9 months barrel ageing.  This is delicious now but will continue to develop for a couple of years.

£18.95

2020 gavi di gavi bric sassi, roberto sarotto

Cortese

The Bric Sassi vineyard enjoys a privileged position in the Gavi growing area. Here the vineyards mostly face due South, and are made up of 40 year old vines. The result is a complex wine with delicious white peach notes on the nose leading onto more stone fruit on the palate as well as delicious honeydew melon.

£13.95

2020 grenache/syrah, domaine la colombette. pays l’herault

Red Blend

This Grenache/Syrah, Domaine la Colombette is a delicious everyday red showing generous red fruits, a hint of spice and a fresh, easy going finish.  One of the main charms of the Colombette range is their balance of generous fruit and restrained alcohol levels.

£8.95

2020 menetou salon, domaine coquin

Sauvignon Blanc

We are delighted to welcome back this wonderful Menetou Salon from Domaine Coquin.  Planted on south west facing slopes with excellent exposure, the vines are tended with the utmost respect for the environment with ploughing and grass cover limiting the excessive use of chemicals.

£16.95

2020 morgon cote de py, domaine grange cochard

Gamay

The Morgon Cote de Py is a wonderful example of hand crafted Cru Beaujolais from the prestigious Cote de Py plateau.  Made with organically grown, hand harvested grapes from a mixture of Granite and blue stone soils, the wine is made in the traditional semi-carbonic method with 2/3rds of the bunches being de-stemmed and 1/3rd left whole.  The wine is matured in a mixture of cask and old barrels and bottled with minimal sulphur without fining.  The result is a wonderfully complex wine that is expressive yet elegant and finely balanced.  Dark fruits and kirsch like characters mingle with dried herbs, liquorice and mineral undertones along with finely poised acidity which helps the wine remain focussed.  Delicious in it's youth, the Cote de Py also shows great ageing potential in the medium term and will continue to develop in complexity.

£19.95

2020 schiava sonntaler, kurtatsch kellerei, alto adige

Schiava

Kurtatsch Kellerei Cantina is a medium sized co-operative with 190 members working 190 hectares in Alto Adige DOC in North East Italy that has been in existence for over a 100 years. The Schiava Sonntaler vines are between 60 and 90 years old with low yields but excellent quality fruit.

£22.95