2024 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

2024 Mencia, Bodegas y Vinedos Merayo, DO Bierzo

Mencia

This Mencia from Merayo is such a pretty wine, showing the characteristic perfume of the Mencia grape variety.  The vibrant nose is dominated by red berry and floral (mainly violet) notes.  The palate is broad and ripe, with more red berry fruits, floral and spice characters through to the long finish. 

£13.95

2024 Mosaic White, Ktima Chatzivariti, PGI Slopes of Paiko

White Blend

Founded in 1994 Ktima Chatzivaritis is a 20 hectare organic estate in Goumenissa, Macedonia. Winemaking is now in the hands of 2nd generation Chloi Chatzivaritis who trained in Europe and has returned home to practice the low intervention philosophy she picked up on her travels.  The Mosaic white is a delicious, refreshing blend of Roditis, Xinomavro, Assyrtiko and Sauvignon, showing the best traits of each variety.

£18.95

2024 Moscato d’Asti DOCG, Cantine Povero

Moscato

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. 

£11.99

2024 Petali Assyrtiko, Diamantakis, Crete

Assyrtiko

The Petali Assyrtiko is a superb example of the grape. Cool fermented in stainless steel then aged on fine lees for 3 months prior to bottling.  The result is a wine which is impeccably balanced, showing zippy citrus and stone fruit flavours, mineral undertones and telltale saline freshness.  This is an ultra-refreshing and hugely enjoyable wine that suits a variety of mediterranean dishes.

£18.75

2024 Pinot Noir, Domaine la Colombette, IGP Pays l’Herault

Pinot Noir

This light to medium-bodied Pinot Noir from Domaine la Colombette is an utterly delicious raspberry and strawberry stashed red wine which over delivers on quality for the price. 

£13.95

2024 Pouilly Fuisse, Dom. Christelle Greffet

Chardonnay

Domaine Christelle Greffet is a small, traditional estate situated in Solutre-Pouilly and is worked by hand by the 4th generation.  This beautiful Pouilly Fuisse sees a traditional fermentation and ageing in oak Tuns.  The oak imparts texture as opposed to inherently oaky characteristics, resulting in a wonderful Burgundy with some depth and richness alongside the flinty freshness and notes of honey. 

£26.95

2024 Puligny Montrachet ‘Les Boudrieres’, Domaine Belleville

Chardonnay

The 'Les Boudrieres' Puligny Montrachet is wonderfully elegant and precise, showing great depth and complexity from the old vines situated on the clay/limestone terroirs.  This terrific wine has an expressive bouquet of hawthorn and hazlenut intermingled with green apple and ripe citrus fruit notes, which lead to butter and croissant as the wine opens up.  The complex palate is impeccably balanced with well-integrated oak from 16 months in barrel.  The classy finish is long and elegant.  Enjoy this superb wine for up to 8 years from vintage. 

£84.00

2024 Recoleta Criolla Grande, Mauricio Lorca, Mendoza

Criolla

This delightful red is perfect for lovers of Pinot Noir who are looking for something a little different.  Made from the Criolla Grande grape, the larger berried version of the family, this silky wine has an exotic nose of red fruits and whiffs of turkish delight.  Juicy and fresh on the palate with a lovely rounded texture, this is equally delicious chilled as it is at room temperature.  A great all-rounder and lovely for spring/summer drinking.

£13.95

2024 Riesling Spatlese Oppenheim Herrenberg, Louis Guntrum

Riesling

Louis Guntrum's Riesling Spatlese Oppenheim Herrenberg has an expressive nose of exotic fruits with an underlying hint of development.  The palate is elegant and finely poised with intense pineapple and mango fruit, wonderful balanced sweetness and acidity and a touch of distinctive oilyness.  The finish is balanced, elegant and long. 

£19.95

2024 Rioja ‘Solar de Estraunza’, Rioja Alavesa

Tempranillo

The Solar de Estraunza Rioja is a plush, youthful and rounded Rioja made form old Tempranillo vines.  20% Carbonic Maceration and 80 % destemming with a controlled fermentation in stainless steel gives a mightily approachable wine showing vibrant red fruits, liquourice hints and pretty floral notes. Delicious in its youth, enjoy this plump red on it's own or with lighter red meat dishes.  

£14.95

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 Blanc, Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy

Sauvignon Blanc

The Sancerre Blanc from Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy is vinified slowly in small vats to ensure that the delicate aromas of Sauvignon are preserved. This is a wonderfully elegant expression of Loire Valley Sauvignon which balances fresh cut grass , citrus fruits and delicate minerality perfectly.

£26.00

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 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

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 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 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 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 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

2024 The Wolftrap White, Boekenhoutskloof, WO Western Cape

Viognier

The Wolftrap White has a nose that is bold, intense, and rich with stone fruit aromas of peach, nectarine and yellow plum as well as gentle whiffs of angelica, spice, and fresh ginger. The palate is focused and balanced, with yellow apple flavours, honeydew melon, papaya, poached pear and hints of dragon fruit and lime adding to its complexity.  Medium-bodied, elegant, and vibrant with zesty yet integrated acidity, this cracking value white is clean and dry on the mid-palate, with notes of crisp green apple and tangerine lingering on a refreshing finish.

£11.95