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

2019 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Avignonese, Half Bottle

Sangiovese

Founded in 1974, Avignonesi is the leading winery in the Montepulciano area of Tuscany, enjoying a sterling reputation amongst wine critics around the world.

£16.95

2019 Vintage Port, Niepoort, Douro Valley

Douro Blend

The 2019 Niepoort Vintage Port has a brilliant appearance with a dark purple rim and concentrated depth of colour. The aroma is fine and subdued with only a hint of primary dark fruits and some spice. The true potential and style of this wine really comes together on the palate with wonderful integration of dark fruits with a grainy tannic structure, pairing volume with amazing balance and elegance and an impressive finish. In conclusion, the primary fruit on the palate is appealing at this stage, but it’s the balanced tannic structure which indicates great ageing potential for the future.

£95.00

2019/20 Erial Tinto, Bodegas Epifano, DOC Ribera Del Duero

Tempranillo

The Erial Tinto is a full-bodied wine with great intensity on the nose, pure and clean with intense blackberries, black licorice and mineral undertones. The oak is very well integrated with the fruit adding very fine vanilla, toasty and spicy aromas. 

£19.95

2019/20 Rioja Reserva De La Familia, Luis Canas, Rioja DOCa

Tempranillo

The Rioja Reserva De La Familia by Luis Canas is a wonderful Rioja that has a beautiful ruby colour. On the nose it shows complex aromas of leather, ripe sweet fruit and herbs over a base of fine oak. The palate is potent and juicy with structure and good tenacity, leading to a complex finish that shows lots of spice and is long and persistent.

£33.00

2019/21 Crozes Hermitage ‘Nouvelere’, Philippe Jaboulet

Syrah/Shiraz

The Crozes Hermitage Nouvelere is made from 100% Syrah from old vines that is fermented and aged in oak. This is wonderfuly complex and concentrated, showing brooding dark fruits, liquorice, herbs and spice.  An absolute joy and a terrific example of Crozes Hermitage.

£31.00

2019/21 Sao Abrivat, Mas Blanch I Jove, Costers Del Segre

Tempranillo

This wine shows intense cherry red colours and has aromas of mature red fruits with spices such as vanilla, cinnamon and a touch of black pepper. On the palate it is a soft yet structured wine, open, balanced and warming.

£18.95

2020 Pas De Nom Rouge, Beau Constantia, Constantia

Red Blend

This vintage of Pas De Nom Rouge from Beau Constantia has a wonderful rounded and bright fruit character packed with cherry and plum characters.  Typically more'ish with the softness of the Merlot fruit given some structure and oomph from the Syrah (Shiraz) and Cabernet. 

£18.95

2020 5 Finques Reserva, Perelada, DO Emporda

Red Blend

The  Perelada 5 Finques Reserva is deep cherry red in the glass, with a nose brimming with red fruits and spices, some balsamic notes and a toasted background.  In the mouth it is fresh, well structured and balanced with prominent but well integrated tannins. Characterful and a pure pleasure to drink.

£19.95

2020 50 & 50 Toscana IGT, Avignonese

Red Blend

The 50 & 50 is a blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Sangiovese and has a deep, ruby red color, producing aromas of red berry fruits and black cherries which intertwine with scents of sweet tobacco and mediterranean herbs. The flavour is rich, enveloping and long lingering with lots of ripe fruit and warm notes of baking spices.

£115.00

2020 Albarino O Rosal, Bodegas Terras Gauda, Rias Baixas

Albarino/Alvarinho

Bodegas Terras Gauda was founded in the O Rosal Valley, within the Rías Baixas Designation of Origin, with an initial production of 37,000 bottles from the 1990 harvest. They now currently sell more thyan 1.5million bottles to more than 45 countries. The main objective for the vineyard is to produce wines of the highest quality, with its own personality, from noble varieties grown in ideal conditions and vinified according to the tradition of the area as well as being processed with the most advanced technology and the utmost care.

£18.95

2020 Art Series Shiraz, Leeuwin Estate, Margaret River

Syrah/Shiraz

The nose displays elevation, vibrancy and fragrance, highlighted with cherry blossom, violets, and rose water. Threaded within is a core of blue fruits, mulberries and damson plums. White pepper, anise, cinnamon and clove provide extra layers of complexity. Delicate, woven, and layered, there are blackberries, black pastille and blueberries surrounding the palate. A fine graphite line through the mid-palate aligns with bright acidity and elegant tannin. Gentle and balanced stalk components fill out the mouthfeel and lead on to a long, lingering and savoury finish.

£36.95

2020 Astral de Chateau Puybarbe, AC Cotes de Bourg

Bordeaux Blend

The Astral de Chateau Puybarbe offers tremendous value and is packed with opulent ripe cassis and dark berry fruit, hints of spice and wafts of vanilla.  The wine is predominantly Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and small amounts of Malbec and Cabernet Franc in support.  The grapes are grown sustainably without the use of harmful pesticides in the vineyard. 

£13.95

2020 Barolo Buon Padre, Viberti, DOCG

Nebbiolo

The Viberti Buon Padre is a blend of 10 Barolo Cru's that are fermented and partially aged seperately before being blended and aged again in truncated conical vats of untoasted French oak for 3 years prior to bottling.  Each cru is selected to provide the perfect balance of fruit, structure and longevity to make a classic Barolo.  The result is a Barolo that expresses vibrant acidity, aromatic breadth and refined tannin. As Claudio Viberti says, "Buon Padre is not just a wine, it is the bond with our family and our land".

£53.00

2020 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume, Domaine Alexandre, Magnum

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.

£75.00

2020 Chateau Fleur de Lisse, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Merlot

The Chateau Fleur de Lisse is a blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc grown on rocky limestone soils which adds some beautiful freshness to their wines.  The property is now owned by the Teycheney family who are passionate about organic and biodynamic farming and owns a high proportion of old vines. 

£38.00

2020 Chateau Saransot Dupre, Cru Bourgeois Superieurlistrac

Bordeaux Blend

Chateau Saransot-Dupre is a favourably sited 17 hectares property that lies between Fourcas Dupré and Fourcas Hosten in Listrac.  Due to Listrac’s cooler temperatures, Merlot and Cabernet Franc are favoured over Cabernet Sauvignon to form the majority of the blend, helping them achieve optimum ripeness.  Much like Chateau Fourcas Hosten, the wines have improved year on year since 2010 and the property were put on the radar thanks to a certain Robert Parker hailing the 2010 vintage as 'classed growth quality'.  High praise indeed!

£11.95

2020 Chateau Saransot-Dupre, Listrac Medoc, Double Magnum

Bordeaux Blend

Chateau Saransot-Dupre is an excellently sited 17 hectares property that lies between Fourcas Dupré and Fourcas Hosten in Listrac.  Due to Listrac’s cooler temperatures, Merlot and Cabernet Franc are favoured over Cabernet Sauvignon to form the majority of the blend, helping them achieve optimum ripeness.  Much like Chateau Fourcas Hosten, the wines have improved year on year since 2010 and the property were put on the radar thanks to a certain Robert Parker hailing the 2010 vintage as 'classed growth quality'.  High praise indeed!

£115.00

2020 Chateau Saransot-Dupre, Listrac Medoc, Magnum

Bordeaux Blend

Chateau Saransot-Dupre is a favourably sited 17 hectares property that lies between Fourcas Dupré and Fourcas Hosten in Listrac.  Due to Listrac’s cooler temperatures, Merlot and Cabernet Franc are favoured over Cabernet Sauvignon to form the majority of the blend, helping them achieve optimum ripeness.  Much like Chateau Fourcas Hosten, the wines have improved year on year since 2010 and the property were put on the radar thanks to a certain Robert Parker hailing the 2010 vintage as 'classed growth quality'.  High praise indeed!

£45.00

2020 Chateau Tournefeuille, AC Lalande de Pomerol

Bordeaux Blend

Chateau Tournefeuille is a perfectly sited 17 hectare Lalande de Pomerol vineyard a stones throw from some of Pomerols most famous addresses, notably Petrus and Gazin. The clay/gravel soils here produce wines with great intensity and balance.  The agriculture is a 50/50 mix of vineyards under biodynamic conversion with the balance being farmed sustainably with no chemical weed control or insecticide.  Rich with ripe tannins this fabulous wine is approachable in its youth but will age gracefully.

£38.95

2020 Chianti, Tenuta Ormanni, DOCG Chianti

Sangiovese

The 13th century Ormanni estate is located right in the heart of Chianti, between the towns of Poggibonsi and Castellina. The ormanni property has been owned by the Brini Batacchi family for the last 200 years and covers an area of 242 hecters of land, 68 of which are vineyards dedicated solely to the cultivation of Sangiovese.

£15.95

2020 Church House Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, Matawhero

Chardonnay

The Church House Chardonnay shows a lovely pale golden colour that is crystal clear in the glass.  The enticing nose is fresh and elegant, blending Nectarine and Melon with well integrated butterscotch and toasty notes.  Full and rich on the palate, yet retaining elegance and freshness too. The finish is long, balanced and clean. 

£18.95

2020 Estela Perinetti Grand Vin, Finca Mangato, Tupungato

Red Blend

The Grand Vin is Estela Perinetti's top wine, produced from vines planted by her father in Tupungato in the 1960's.  As with all Estela's wines, the Grand Vin shows genuinely elegant fruit and seamless integration between both the varietals and oak.  This beautiful wine is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Malbec, fermented in used 500 litre barrels and aged in French oak for 16 months, 50% of which is new.  There's plenty of red and black fruit in this elegant wine, with bordeaux'esque notes of tobacco and oak.  Medium bodied and very well balanced on the long finish, this terrific red displays Estelas skill at blending and although drinking well now, will age gracefully for years to come.

£44.00

2020 Grande Reserve Rouge, Chateau Oumsiyat, Mount Lebanon

Red Blend

The Chateau Oumsiyat Grade Reserve is a blend of 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Syrah gronw n the vineyards of Mount Lebanon 1200 metres above sea level.  The big difference between day and night temperatures produces grapes with great aromatic intensity and wonderful balance.  This more'ish red wine is rich and concentrated with ripe red fruits and supportive spice.  Earthy and savoury on the palate with a long, balanced finish. 

£22.95