2023/24 Luzada Albarino, Val Do Salnes, Rias Baixas

Albarino/Alvarinho

The Luzada Albarino is a lovely straw-yellow colour, with the nose picking up a medium-high intensity, fresh and herbaceous character, fruity, apple, pear and citrus (grapefruit, lime). On the palate it is fresh with good acidity, citrus, green apple and floral notes.

£17.50

2023/24 Saperavi Red Georgia, Kakheti

Saperavi

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.

£13.95

2023/24 Terras de Compostela Albarino, DO Rias Baixas

Albarino/Alvarinho

This superb Albarino comes form a small 4.5 hectare property set in Val do Salnes in the heart of Rias Baixas.  All work is carried out by hand giving a wine with character, concentration and a true sense of place.  This elegant Albarino has the typical minerality one would expect alongside delicate stone fruit and citrus notes.  The finish is clean, crisp and dry with loveley texture courtesy of ageing on fine lees. 

£19.95

2024 Barbera D’asti Cantine Povero, Piedmont

Barbera

This classic Barbera is aged in stainless steel tanks, allowing the primary aromas of the varietal to shine through, including fruity notes such as cherry, orange peel, plum, and berries, all backed up by violet and elderberry floral notes.  Soft tannins and the marked acidity make this charming little wine a very versatile wine when it comes to food matching.

£13.95

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 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 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 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

2024 Catarratto, Cantine Birgi, Terre Siciliane

Catarratto

The Cantine Birgi Catarratto is a fabulous low alcohol white wine from Sicily.  Early harvested to keep sugars low, and subsequently alcohol levels, this brigh, fresh white is a joy to drink and perfect for those looking for something a little lighter.  Perfect for a mid-week supper white and ideal for long lazy lunches in the summer.

£9.95

2024 Chardonnay Demi Muid, Domaine la Colombette, Pays l’Herault

Chardonnay

The Chardonnay Demi Muid, Domaine la Colombette is a lovely deep golden colour leads to an inviting nose of butter, toastiness and bright citrus and apple fruits.  The palate is impeccably balanced with beautifully intergrated oak from fermentation in 600 litre Demi-Muid barrels.  Complex, inviting and a true joy to drink.

£21.00

2024 Chenin Blanc, Leeuwenkuil, W.O. Swartland

Chenin Blanc

A refined Chenin Blanc with aromas of tropical fruit, pear and green apple leading to a delightfully fresh palate layered with minerality and a fleshy, lingering finish.

£15.95

2024 Chianti, Fattoria Calappiano

Sangiovese

The Calappiano Chianti is a delightful red wine showing red berries, cherry and plum fruit with notes of roasted coffee and spicy notes on the nose.  The palate is gentle and approachable with mid-weight juicy fruit ending on a balsamic note.  This is great value and a joy to drink.

£13.50

2024 Church House Chenin Blanc, Matawhero, Gisborne

Chenin Blanc

The Church House Chenin Blanc from Matawhero has a pale straw colour with golden highlights and the expressive nose shows blossom, orange zest and a gentle floral character.  Chenin Blanc hallmarks abound on the palate with stone fruit, lime and honeysuckle alongside perfecty poised acidity.

£18.95

2024 Cinsault Rose, Leeuwenkuil, W.O. Swartland

Cinsault

An engaging and elegant dry rosé showing lovely finesse. Enticing aromas of raspberry and pomegranate follow through to the palate layered with ripe watermelon and a tangy cranberry finish.

£15.95

2024 Collequieto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, CasalFarneto

Montepulciano

CasalFarneto is a family owned, independent wine producer with 35 hectares of vines. CasalFarneto combines technology, tradition and sustainability to produce wines of excellence and under the shade of "Farneto oaks", from which the Estate gets its name.

£13.50

2024 Côtes du Rhône ‘Le Temps est Venu’, Stephane Ogier, AOC

Rhone Blend

This lovely Cotes du Rhone is a blend of Stephane Ogier's Rasteau and Cairanne vineyard and displays the typical elegance all his wines posess.  60% Grenache and 40% Syrah make up the blend and provide a medium to full bodied wine that is packed with plummy, herbal tinged fruit and beautifully poised acidity. Although this is approachable now with a decent decant, waiting until 2026/2027 will pay dividends and the wine should drink beautifully through to 2033.

£21.00

2024 Cotes du Rhone Rouge, Domaine de la Berthete, AC

Rhone Blend

Domaine de la Berthete have made a wonderfully approachable Cotes du Rhone that is packed with the warm, sunny flavours of the pebble strewn vineyards of the Southern Rhone.  50% Grenache and 30% Syrah are blended with a selection of other varieties from vines with an average age of 35 years old.  The result is a tantalising red that shows ripe black fruits, garrigue notes and a waft of spice on the long, satisfying finish.  Not a blockbuster, but packed with flavour, this terrific value red is a great match to roasted red meats. 

£13.95

2024 Delicado PX, Bodegas Ximnenz-Spinola

Pedro Ximenez

The Ximenez Spinola Delicado is utterly delicious, showing an enticing deep golden colour, with exceptional aromas from the sun dried grapes and pronounced notes of orange peel and herbs. Smooth, round and intense on the palate with currants, dried apricots, toasted wood and immense concentration of fruit on the palate.

£28.00

2024 Diamantopetra Vidiano/Assyrtiko, Diamantakis, Crete

Assyrtiko

The Diamantopetra Vidiano/Assyrtiko is a bright, pale yellow in the glass. The aroma is elegant with flavours of pineapple, apricot and chamomile which are combined elaborately with vanilla, nuts and oak. In the mouth, full bodied with crisp acidity that integrates nicely allowing the fruit to be properly expressed. The finish is long as leaving you a wonderful aftertaste with apricot and vanilla hints.

£22.95

2024 Dolcetto ‘Gioia Mia’, Cantine Povero, 3 Litre BIB

Dolcetto

This is a wonderfully juicy and fresh Dolcetto that is packed with fresh blackberry and cherry fruit and has a clean, fruity finish.  Great value, eminently quaffable and very versatile as a food wine, there is very little not to like here!

£43.00