2020 Jaspe Rouge, Chateau Oumsiyat, Bekaa Valley

Red Blend

The Jaspe Rouge is a blend of Syrah (30%), Cinsault (20%), Cabernet (30%) and Carignan (20%) grown in the high altitude vineyards of the Bekaa Valley.  The wine has a wonderful core of red and black fruits supported by hints of spice.  Well-structured yet approachable, this modern Lebanese red has a lovely vein of freshness running through from start to finish.

£14.95

2020 Jeune Rouge, Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley

Red Blend

This wine is deep purple in colour with aromas of cherry, ripe berry fruits and violet notes on the nose. On the palate it is unoaked wine, wonderfully fresh and full of ripe blueberry fruit. Good acidity keeps the wine vibrant within a medium to full bodied textured palate.

£13.95

2020 Mata Los Pardos Vino de Paraje, Bodegas Peique, Bierzo

Mencia

The grapes for this wonderful Mencia come from the single vineyard (Paraje) of Mata Los Pardos. With an average age of 90 years old, the low yielding vines produce fruit of exceptional quality and complexity.  The wine shows lots of red and black fruits, notably blackberry, plum and cherry with mineral tinged herbal notes and a toasted spice character courtesy of the barrel fermentation and ageing (12 months in 500ltr French oak).  This is a wine that shows wonderful purity of  fruit, a silky texture and a fair bit of understated power to boot!

£39.95

2020 Mencia ‘Silk’, Bodegas Adria, Bierzo

Mencia

The Mencia 'Silk' from Bodegas Adria in Bierzo is an intense garnet colour in the core with youthful purple edges. Interesting and complex on the nose with red fruits together with balsamic touches and aromas vanilla. There's a lovely balance of fruit, acidity and gentle tannins on the finish.

£14.50

2020 Monkey Jacket Red Blend, Cruse Wine Co. North Coast

Red Blend

The Monkey Jacket Red epitomises what the Cruse wine company are all about - producing characterful, individual wines that are a joy to drink.  This cracker of a red is a blend of predominantly Valdiguie with support from Carignan, Petite Sirah and other varieties, all from vineyards at least 50 years old.  The wine itself has a juicy mix of red (Strawberry and Raspberry), and dark cherry and Bramble fruits alongside bright herbal notes and hints of leather and black olive.  Open and fresh, this lovely wine can be enjoyed chilled in the warmer months or popped open in the depths of winter - either way, it's guaranteed to brighten your day! 

£28.95

2020 Pojega Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore, Magnum

Red Blend

The Rizzardi Pojega is an utterly delicious example of this style of red wine, showing a wonderful depth of fruit and terrific balance.  Made from a traditional blend of Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone and Merlot the wine shows great concentration of dark and red fruits, but also lovely freshness and a harmonious finish.  The addition of 10% Amarone (which now has to be done by law for Ripasso's) simply adds to the complexity without detracting from the elegant freshness which seems to be the hallmark of the wines from this historic estate.  This is the kind of wine which doesn't disappoint, no matter what your taste.

£39.95

2020 Prinos Syrah, Diamantakis, Crete

Syrah/Shiraz

The Prinos Syrah from Diamantakis is a youthful purple with red hints in the glass. On the nose this Syrah is fresh and aromatic with a bouquet of black pepper and blackberries, followed by scents of violet typical of the variety. Medium-bodied with balanced acidity and tannins give a rich, juicy and velvet mouthfeel.

£12.95

2020 Rioja Malvasia, Bodegas Amaren, DOCa Rioja

Malvasia

The Rioja Malvasia from Bodegas Amaren comes from the El Pomal vineyard which sits at 515 metres above sea level and was planted in 1912. This particular strain, the Malavasia Riojana, sometimes known as Rojal, has traditionally been used by Amaren as part of a mixed field blend with Tempranillo, Viura and other grape varieties.  The grapes are harvested manually in small baskets and a grape by grape selection takes place at the winery.  Fermentation takes place in a concrete egg, with ageing on its own fine lees in the same egg for 14 months with a weekly bâtonnage (stirring).  The wine is completely unoaked and spends 2 years in bottle in the Amaren cellars prior to release. The results are a simply stunning white and unlike any white Rioja we've come across before.  The wine is bright in the glass with pale yellow reflections and intense, bright-green hues highlighting its freshness. The nose shows complex aromas of ripe pineapple and pears as well as delicate floral aromas such as orange blossom, dried flower petals, nutmeg, and some lovely brioche.  The palate is complex, rich and rounded yet has plenty of room for floral and balsamic essences and remaining elegant on the long balanced finish. Simply delicious! 

£35.00

2020 Sarapis Extra Brut, Cantina Castiadas, Sardinia

Cannonau

This is a fabulous Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs made from Sardinia's Canonau grape variety.  Clean, fresh and wonderfully elegant, this is a classy traditional method sparkling wine from an unexected source.

£25.95

2020 Seleccion Familiar, Bodegas Peique, DO Bierzo

Mencia

The Peique 'Seleccion Familiar' is an exceptional example of Bierzo Mencia that comes from 90 year old vines that give depth and character to this impeccable wine.

£29.95

2020 Semillon, Bodega Mendel, Uco Valley

Semillon

2020 was a cracking vintage in Mendoza and was characterised by healthy fruit with thick skins, leading to lots of colour in the resultant wines.  This wonderful Semillon from Mendel is made with old vines (70+ years) and shows all the varietal characteristics one would expect with plenty of honeyed white fruits including citrus, pear and pineapple along with herbaceous notes.  The palate is elegant with a wonderful balance of freshness and aromatic complexity, leading to a silky, rounded finish. 

£19.95

2020 SRS Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon, Flametree, Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

The SRS Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon from Flametree is medium to full bodied in structure with a powerful palate and fine grained tannins. The nose is dis-playing berry with dark chocolate undertones. The palate also displays ele-gance and freshness, with a beautiful balance of fruit and oak flavours, the result of 14 months oak maturation.

£44.95

2020 Vicentino Sunset Red, Alentejano

Red Blend

The Vicentino Sunset Red is a delightful, light to medium bodied red wine made from Touriga Nacional, Aragonez and Syrah grapes partially aged in french oak.  The vineyards benefit from the warmth of the summer sun as well as the cooling influence of the atlantic sea breezes, giving wines with a lovely depth of fruit that posess freshness and balance too. 

£16.95

2020/21 Chardonnay, Black Stallion, Napa Valley

Chardonnay

Black Stallion is located on the historic Silverado Trail in Napa Valley`s Oak Knoll District, and was once home to the Silverado Equestrian Center, an indoor arena that welcomed up to 3,000 visitors. The property`s name pays homage to this equestrian history, and today its 32 hectares cover some of Napa`s most prestigious vineyards.

£35.95

2021 Alion, Tempos Vega Sicilia, D.O. Ribera del Duero

Tempranillo

The vintage released in 2025 is the 2021 Alión, a year to remember, one of the best in recent times; it was relaxed and textbook in all senses, with snow in the beginning of the year, a mild spring disturbed only by frost in Pesquera that didn't affect other villages, a relatively cool summer that slowed things down, and the grapes ripened to perfection without rain after September. They used grapes from 13 different villages throughout the Ribera del Duero, 130 hectares. The grapes are cooled down for 24 hours, and once destemmed, they are put in the oak and stainless steel vats, where they undergo a five-day cold soak and then native fermentation through a "pied de cuve." It has 14.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.81 and 4.8 grams of acidity (tartaric). It's very fresh and fruit-driven, with the balance and elegance of the cooler years, a little austere, with very elegant and polished tannins and a different quality, when the grapes ripen slowly. They believe 2024 has the potential to be like 2021, after the 2022 and 2023 vintages were a lot more challenging. It was bottled in June 2023. Drink 2025-2040.

£95.00

2021 Barolo ‘Priore’, Cantine Povero, DOCG

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.

£34.00

2021 Benegas Single Vineyard Malbec, Gualtallary, Mendoza

MALBEC

The Benegas Single Vineyard Malbec comes from one of the most sought after plots in Mendoza and is a striking example of the grape. Powerful and concentrated on the hand, yet elegant with true poise on the other.  The pretty nose shows bags of fruit but also a tantalising floral edge that entices you to a very luscious palate showing carefully balanced oak and lifted freshness.  Delicious now, but even better after a few years in bottle.

£26.95

2021 Block 1 Malbec, Mauricio Lorca, Los Arboles, Uco

MALBEC

The Block 1 Malbec shows the typical elegance and concentration of Mauricio Lorca.  Made from densely planted vines grown at 1250 metres above sea level, the grapes are hand-harvested and aged in a mixture of French (90%) and American (10%) Oak.  Quite simply, this is a beautiful Malbec that is fruit forward and aromatic with hints of spice on the nose. The palate is juicy, rounded and very, very drinkable.

£42.00

2021 Cabernet/Shiraz, Hartenberg, Stellenbosch

Cabernet Sauvignon

The Cabernet/Shiraz from Hartenberg has a lovely vivid purple/red colour, with ripe berry fruits on the nose and hints of forest floor entwined with sweet spice. The palate reveals plenty of vibrant red fruit courtesy of the Cabernet Sauvignon alongside typical black pepper spice from the Shiraz.  There's plenty of juicy, crunchy fruit, soft gentle tannins and a velvety, elegant finish.

£17.95

2021 Cinquenta Red, Domaine Rogue, Applegate Valley, Oregon

Red Blend

The Cinquenta Red is a superbly knit blend of estate grown Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drinking beautifully, this wine has a complex nose of red cherry, boysenberry and minerals. Elegantly rich on the palate, this medium-full bodied red has plenty of dark fruits notes with subtle wisps of cocoa and coffee.  The finish is delicate and marked by elegance and finesse.

£32.00

2021 Clos Roareti Rosso Veronese, Rizzardi, IGT

Merlot

The Clos Roareti from Rizzardi is an amazing 100% Merlot from the single 2 hectare walled Rovereti (Roareti in local dialect) vineyard in Negrar, Valpolicella.  The inviting nose opens with plum, blackberry and wild berry fruit, hints of aromatic herbs, tobacco and warm toast.  The silky, mouth-coating palate is rounded and rich with plush ripe fruits and wonderful freshness. Blackberry, Damson and wild berry fruits mingle on the palate with spicy notes and more savoury characters.  The finish is long and complimented by balsamic notes, polished tannins and well balanced acidity.  Truly delicious and one to stash away for a while. 

£29.95

2021 Formigo, Manuel Formigo, DO Ribeiro

White Blend

The Formigo is a deliciously refreshing blend of Treixadura, Godello and Palomino from Ribeiro in Galicia. The wine has an impeccable balance of ripe citrus fruits, a slight grassy freshness and beautifully poised acidity.  This is a wonderful aperitif but is also custom built to match all manner of shellfish dishes. 

£14.95

2021 Foxglove Zinfandel, Varner Wines, Paso Robles

Zinfandel

The Foxglove Zinfandel is a terrific value red wine made from 27 year old vines grown in the San Miguel district of Paso Robles.  Farmed sustainably and made with minimal intervention, there is a tiny bit of Petite Syrah in the blend that gives a little bit of mid palate structure to the bright aromatics of the Zinfandel.  Richly fruited with bramble and spice alongside floral aromatics and lovely freshness, this is a fabulous, and amazing value, example of the grape.

£22.95

2021 Gewurztraminer, Seifried Estate,Nelson

Gewurztraminer

The Siefried Gewurztraminer is intense and perfumed on the nose with notes of toffee apples and stem ginger. The palate is luscious with medium natural residual sweetness.

£15.99