2023 Volnay, Pierrick Bouley

Pinot Noir

This Volnay from Pierrick Bouley is a sensational wine that is the epitome of finesse.  Delicate and pretty on the nose with raspberry and violet notes.  The palate is harmonious and elegant with rounded, soft fruit and impeccable balance.  Beautiful in it's youth, this terrific red burgundy will age gracefully for many years to come. 

£92.00

2023/24 Big Fine Girl Riesling, Jeanneret, Clare Valley

Riesling

The Big Fine Girl Riesling by Jeanneret is a pale yellow colour with flecks of green. The beautifully generous nose shows apple, apricot, lychee and pear with the palate following suit with masses of beautifully fresh, vibrant and zingy fruit; notably apples, lemons and blackcurrants at their mouth-watering best.  Gorgeous to drink on its own but with a weight of fruit that makes it an excellent match for food.

£15.95

2023/24 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. 

£19.95

2023/24 Las Estelas Pinot Noir, Finca Mangato, Tupungato

Pinot Noir

The Las Estelas Pinot Noir is an utterly delicious example of the grape that comes from a tiny, hand-harvested 3 hectare single vineyard perched  on it's own hilltop. 

£26.95

2023/24 Lomond Estate SSV, WO Cape Agulhas

White Blend

The Lomond Estate SSV is a delicious blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Viognier that is wonderfully refreshing and elegant.  The nose boasts aromas of gooseberry and tropical fruit which follow through to a layered palate with citrus and hints of spice. This is a beautifully balanced blend with each grape variety evident yet perfectly knit. Zesty and fresh with a mouthwatering finish, this is a wonderful alternative to the fabulous Chenin Blanc led blends from South Africa.

£15.95

2023/24 Riesling ‘Les Elements’, Domaine Bott-Geyl

Riesling

Jean-Christophe Bott is heir to the family tradition dating back to 1795, when his ancestor, Jean-Martin Geyl tended his vines and made his wine. Jean-Christophe Bott has been responsible for Domaine Bott-Geyl since 1993 and he converted the vineyards to be organic in 2000 and then biodynamic in 2002.  In the vineyards he concentrates on low yields and in the cellars he oversees the vinification in the most natural and minimalist manner to produce wines with precise varietal character.

£23.95

2023/24 Rully 1er Cru la Pucelle, Domaine Belleville

Chardonnay

An expressive bouquet of butter, mouth watering citrus and fleshy white fruits. The Pucelle is one of our favourite Domaine Belleville white wines, with a beautiful structure and impeccable balance on the palate. The complex palate shows a surprising mellowness backed by toasty notes and a very classy touch of minerality on the long, lingering finish.

£49.00

2023/25 Monkey Morio Hanewald-Schwerdt, Pfalz

Morio-Muskat

The Monkey Morio by Hanewald-Schwerdt is a fabulous, fun summer wine from Stefan Schwerdt. It's made with a now unfashionable hybrid cross called Morio Muskat, which despite having no direct relationship to Muscat it is very similar in character. Wonderfully perfumed grapey nose with elderflower, apple and hints of pineapple.

£16.50

2024 3 Sources Macabeu, Dom Nadal Hainault, IGP Cotes Catalanes

Macabeo

The Macabeu grapes for this lively and fresh white are harvested very early to preserve the freshness and delicate characteristics of the grape.  It is lively and elegant with pear, citrus and passion fruit on the nose.  The palate is lively and fresh too with more pear and citrus fruits along with a floral, Bergamot tinged touch.  This spritely and fresh white doesn't have any sulphur added during the whole winemaking process - Different and delicious!

£17.95

2024 Apassimento Rosso ‘Beatrice’, Cantine Pirovano, IGT Salento

Red Blend

The Cantine Pirovano Apassimento Rosso is a lovely example of this ever popular style of red wine. The wine shows a lovely deep red in the glass and has masses of dried dark fruits, leather, tobacco and chocolate on the silky, balanced palate. This impressive red wine is the perfect mid-week pick to accompany a bowl of pasta or bangers and mash, yet smart enough to take to friends for supper without breaking the bank. 

£14.50

2024 Bandol Rose, La Bastide Blanche

Red Blend

This Bandol Rose from La Bastide Blanche is packed with vibrant wild cherry, strawberry and raspberry fruit on the nose with tantalising herbal notes.  The rounded palate is smooth, rounded and multi-layered with bags of sophisticated fruit and mineral undertones.  

£28.95

2024 Barbera d’Asti Campolungo, Cascina Vengore, DOCG

Barbera

The Campolungo Barbera d'Asti from Cascina Vengore is a deliciously bright and approachable example of the grape.  Packed with intense cherry and blueberry fruit, the wine has an appealing juiciness and pefectly poised acidity.  This unoaked red is a versatile food match and will happily accompany antipasti or a more robust risotto.

£18.95

2024 Beaumes de Venise Rouge ‘Terrissimo’, Cave de Gigondas, AOC

Rhone Blend

You don't see a great deal of red Beaumes de Venise in the UK so we're delighted to have uncovered this luscious red blend of Grenache (60%) and Syrah (40%) from the quality focussed Cave de Gigondas.  Complex and hugely enjoyable, this lovely medium to full-bodied wine mixes red berry and blueberry fruit, spice and licourice alongside menthol notes.  Enjoy this juicy, unoaked red wine now or over the next 4-5 years.

£19.95

2024 Bourgogne Aligote, Domaine Billard Pere et Fils

Aligote

The Domaine Billard Aligote is crisp and fresh with lots up front citrus fruit backed up by subtle stone fruit flavours.  The palate is taut and refreshing yet has a softness to the long mineral-tinged finsh.

£18.95

2024 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

2024 Bourgogne Cote d’Or, Domaine Denis

Chardonnay

£26.95

2024 Braida Antica Blanc, Russolo, Friuli Venezia-Giulia

White Blend

Dry yet exotic, this field blend is made from estate grown Muller Thurgau, Ribolla Gialla, Friulano, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio.  The elegant nose shows floral notes of jasmine and zesty lime, leading to delicate white spices, including white pepper and a touch of ginger. On the palate, this pristine white wine opens with vibrant freshness, leading to a crisp, bone-dry finish. Beautifully balanced and almost effortlessly drinkable, this cracking white is a great value and suits many occasions.  

£13.95

2024 Butussi Ribolla Gialla, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC

Ribolla Gialla

The Butussi Ribolla Gialla is a delicious, medium bodied, dry white wine from Friuli in north-eastern Italy.  Supremely elegant and delicately floral on the nose, the palate shows crisp citrus and peach fruit that mingles with fresh almonds.  The well-balanced finish is superbly clean and fresh.  Elegant, harmonious and a terrific wine to pair with shellfish.

£23.95

2024 Caliterra Merlot Reserva, Colchagua Valley

Merlot

Caliterra are an exemplary Chilean estate that have set the model for sustainable Chilean wine production.  The Merlot Reserva is everything you could ever want with plenty of plush, rich fruit with silky tannins and long balanced finish.  Terrific value and a joy to drink.

£11.95

2024 Calusari Pinot Noir, Cramele Recas

Pinot Noir

The Calusari Pinot Noir has to be one of the best value Pinots around.  Gorgeous dark fruit flavours, almost syrupy in its concentration. Dark, rich and potent, with layers of black cherry, raspberry and cinnamon. Deep, with pretty fruit cake and spicy aromatics. A lovely long finish.

£9.95

2024 Cap a l’Ouest Sauvignon, Domaine de la Bretonniere, IGP

Sauvignon Blanc

Domaine de la Bretonniere have been making wine in the Loire for generations.  With an utmost respect for the environment and meticulous attention to detail in the vineyard they are able to produce vibrant, crisp wines with lovely pure fruit and crisp, balanced acidity.  The Cap A l'Ouest Sauvignon is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris and has a bright, pale yellow appearance with golden reflections. The intense bouquet of flowers and lychee follow through to the generous palate that manages to be powerful and fruit-forward whilst retaining freshness and zip with long lasting acidity.

£12.50

2024 Cape Wild Pinotage, WO Western Cape

Pinotage

This soft and approachable Pinotage is packed with silky dark fruit and hints of spice. Easy going yet rich and warming, this is a great example of modern Pinotage. 

£10.95

2024 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

2024 Carmenere Reserva, Caliterra, Colchagua

Carmenere

The Caliterra Carmenere Reserva is a medium to full-bodied red from sustainably farmed vineyards in Colchagua.  Varietally typical with rich, spicy fruit and a smooth, rounded finish.

£11.95