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 Douro Tinto, Quinta Nova, DOC Douro

Red Blend

This beautiful Douro Tinto from Quinta Nova is completely unoaked and displays bags of clean, unadulterated fruit, minerality from the schist soils and a lovely vein of fresh acidity.  Medium bodied with a wealth of red berry fruit and violet floral notes, the rounded, generous palate is approachable and soft - a characteristic not always found in Douro reds.  The lack of oak allows the natural minerality to shine through and help keep the wine fresh.  Perfect for barbecue meats or pasta with tomato based sauces.

£23.00

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

2021 Judas Malbec, Bodegas Sottano, Mendoza, Double Magnum

MALBEC

The Sottano Judas Malbec is a powerful red wine with an intense deep red/black in the glass with violet hints.  The nose and palate are complex with plum, blueberry and dark cherry fruits, well-integrated oak and notes of vanilla, spice and tobacco.

£210.00

2021 Lanzerac Reserve, Stellenbosch

Red Blend

The Lanzerac Jonkershoek Reserve is a terrific value blend of hand harvested Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Petit Verdot.  Packed with earthy dark fruits, cassis and hints of spice, this hearty red is perfect for rich meat stews and roasted red meats. Whether it's BBQ season or hunkering down in the winter, this is a great wine to have in the wine rack at any time of year.

£14.95

2021 Late Harvest Riesling, Casas del Bosque, Half Bottle

Riesling

Light golden in colour this complex wine reveals a seductive nose of mandarin rind, crème brulee and apricot. In the mouth lush notes of walnut, toasted almond and honey combine effortlessly with a bright, zesty acidity to give excellent structure and length.

£14.95

2021 Lioco Mendocino Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

The Lioco Mendocino Pinot Noir is made up of grapes from different vineyard sites in Mendocino.  The vintage was characterised by drought resulting in concentrated grapes that packed bold fruit.  Notes of black raspberry and violet mingle with fresher red fruits and wild coastal berries.  Exuberant, open and a pure joy to drink, this delicious Pinot Noir is fermented in open top fermenters, with 10% whole bunch clusters, and regular punch downs over two weeks.  Following fermentation the wine is then aged in a mixture of Neutral French oak and steel for 8 months. 

£34.00

2021 Lomond Brut Methode Cap Classique, Cape Agulhas

Champagne Blend

Situated in the cool, southermost tip of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet, Lomond wines are well placed to make fresh, cool climate styles.  This crisp and delicate traditional method sparkler is made from a 50/50 blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and shows elegant floral notes and fresh pear and citrus on the nose.  The palate is rounded and creamy with beautifully poised, fresh acidity on the finish. 

£23.00

2021 Loose Rein Pinot Gris, Yotes Court, Kent

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio

The Loose Rein Pinot Gris from Yotes Court is a delightful example of the grape.  Fresh, yet textured with typically subtle floral notes, exotic fruit and a silky mouthfeel, that finishes with a delicate, thirst quenching lime tinged zestiness.

£22.95

2021 Macan Clasico, Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia, Rioja

Tempranillo

The Macan Clasico is made with 100% Tempranillo from prime vineyard sites in the heart of Rioja. This joint venture between two of the wine world's greatest names showcases the very best of Rioja.  The wine spends 15 months in mostly new very fine and fine grained French oak barrels, the remainder ages in one year old barrels, before resting in bottle until it's release (Spring 2025).

£54.00

2021 Marsanne, Chateau Tahbilk Nagambie Lakes,Victoria

Marsanne

£14.95

2021 Monopole Classico Rioja Blanco Seco, CVNE

Viura

The CVNE Monopole Classico Rioja Blanco is a truly unique style of white Rioja that was brought back into production in 2014 to celebrate the centenary of the CVNE brand. 100% Viura with a small amount of Manzanilla added to the barrels which adds a saline complexity to the vibrant Viura fruit. Straw yellow in colour with slight golden hints. The complex nose shows scents of pear, apple, white currant and white flowers underpinned by slightly spicy dried fruits. On the palate there is salinity (Manzanilla influence) and an elegant acidity which provide freshness, on the long, thirst quenching finish.

£28.95

2021 Montagny Les Macles, Domaine Berthenet, AC Montagny

Chardonnay

This wonderful Montagny is fairly restrained on the nose but the palate is beautifully poised with a terrific balance of rich, ripe fruit and perfectly poised acidity.

£29.95

2021 Petali Liatiko, Diamantakis, Crete

Liatiko

The Petali Liatiko from Diamantakis is a pale red colour with cherry highlights. Aromas of raisins, caramel, fig, red-black fruits like strawberry, plum blackberry, which are followed by scents of spice like cinnamon and clove. Medium-bodied with lovely fresh acidity and tannins, give a juicy and pleasant finish.  A great match to traditional Greek dishes.

£18.50

2021 Pinot Gris, Moorooduc Estate, Mornington Peninsula

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio

The Pinot Gris from Moorooduc Estate is pale gold with aromas of fresh pear, quince and lemongrass. The mid palate is dry and satisfying with a lovely balance of weight and texture leading to a long citrus and green pear fruit tinged finish.

£27.00

2021 Reserve du Couvent, Chateau Ksara, Bekaa Valley

Red Blend

The Reserve du Couvent from Chateau Ksara is a great value, approachable red from Lebanon's oldest winery.  The Gallic influence extends to both Bordeaux and the Rhone Valley, with 40% Syrah being blended with 30% each of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc.  The result is an approachable, medium to full-bodied red that shows dark cherry and blackberry fruit laced with savoury black pepper spice and a soft lik of vanilla.  Charismatic and great value.

£18.95

2021 Ribeiro Blanco, Mauro Estevez, DO Ribeiro

White Blend

Distinctly Ribeiro, this wonderful wine is elegant and fresh but with a lovely depth courtesy of the lees ageing.  Honeyed and floral with great precision, this fabulous dry white has thirst quenching savoury notes on the long, balanced and classy finish. 

£21.00

2021 Sancerre La Pente, Emile Balland

Sauvignon Blanc

This tiny 6.5 hectare domaine in the Loire was started by Emile Balland in 1999. The Ballands have been making wines in the Loire since 1650 and his father was instrumental in achieving recognition for the young AOC Coteaux du Giennois in the 1980s.The La Pente is a first class Sancerre and the pinnacle of Emile' production.  It comes from vines are grown on Emile's finest sites in the limestone soil of Beauregard, and he only uses the first juice from the pressing is used. After a careful fermentation, the wine is matured for large barrels for 18 months to develop complexityWonderful, textured Sancerre showing restrained tropical fruits, fine minerality and a wonderful length on the finish.

£42.00

2021 Soli Pinot Noir, Eduardo Miroglio, Thrace

Pinot Noir

This stunning value Pinot Noir has beautiful scents of red currant coulis with tinges of crunchy autumn leaves, woodsmoke, orange oil and clove, with very fine acidity. 

£15.95

2021 Soli Rouge, Edouardo Miroglio, Thracian Valley

Bordeaux Blend

The Soli Rouge is a superb value Bordeaux style blend from an exciting and innovative winery in Bulgaria.  Beautifully balanced with ripe red and dark fruits, good structure and impeccable finish.

£14.95

2021 Syrah Les Vignes D’a Cote’, Yves Cuilleron

Syrah/Shiraz

This delicious northern Rhone Syrah drinks like a mini Saint-Joseph.  A classic nose of blackcurrant and leather leads to a silky smooth palate with peppery black fruits and soft tannins.  Partial barrel ageing adds complexity and structure, making this a terrific match to charcuterie boards, grilled meat dishes and anything with some eastern mediterranean spice.

£16.99