2022 ‘Les Chirats’ Syrah/Viognier, Aurelien Chirat, VDF

Syrah Blend

The Les Chirats Syrah/Viognier is a wonderfully floral and elegant blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Viognier from vineyards around Saint Joseph.  The practice of adding a small proportion of Viognier to Syrah is common in Cote Rotie and helps to add softness and aromatics to the Syrah from this part of the Northern Rhone.  This wonderfully friendly and approachable red wine is fermented on Condrieu lees which gives the wine even more aromatics. Enticing blue and black fruits on the nose are joined on the palate by more savoury leathery notes and hints of peppery spice.  The mineral-tinged finish is finely poised showing evidence of the granite soils.   

£18.95

2022 Achaval Ferrer Cabernet Franc, Mendoza

Cabernet Franc

The cool mountain air and abundant sunshine of the Tupungato are perfect for the cultivation of Cabernet Franc.  The styles produced here are different to those of the Loire valley but still posess a wonderfully enticing perfume.  This delicious red wine from Achaval Ferrer is bold with rich, dark fruit character, well structured tannins and herbal notes.  Delicious now with some breating, this lovely red will continue to develop for up to 10 years from vintage.

£25.95

2022 Amato Rosso, Amato Vino, Margaret River

Red Blend

Amato Vino take a very hands-off approach to winemaking, in favour of wild fermentation, minimal intervention during the winemaking process and gentle handling.  Their wines are unfined and unfiltered and represent a different side to Margaret River than one might expect.  The delicious Amato Rosso is made from the unusual blend of Teroldego, Primitivo, Cabernet and Chenin Blanc and is bright and juicy with Maraschino Cherry and Raspberry fruit balanced with delightful, lifted acidity.  Easy going, fresh and almost dangerously drinkable, this wonderful red is a welcome addition to our list and sure to become a staff favourite before too long!

£21.00

2022 Awatere Valley Pinot Noir, Tohu

Pinot Noir

The Tohu Awatere Pinot Noir is beautifully aromatic on the nose with layers of red fruit and spicy florals and underlying hints of crushed herbs. The silky palate shows bright cherry, red berries and finely integrated French oak. Medium bodied and well-balanced with refined smooth tannins leading to a long and elegant finish.

£20.95

2022 Barbaresco, Produttori del Barbaresco, DOCG

Nebbiolo

Barbaresco DOCG is produced every year from the 100 hectares of vineyards controlled by the Produttori within the appellation, mainly in the Barbaresco village itself. In the best vintages, when the quality of the grapes is great everywhere, the historical crus are vinified separately and Barbaresco is then produced with the grapes from the remaining vineyards.

£45.00

2022 Barossa Shiraz, Elderton Estate, Barossa

Syrah/Shiraz

The Elderton Barossa Shiraz comes from 3 vineyard sites, each giving a different character to this benchmark wine.  Typically rich and open on the nose with spiced plums and red and dark fruits leaping from the glass.  The palate is vibrant and layered with more spice, rich dark fruits and beautifully integrated oak spice.  Juicy, more'ish and open now, this wine will continue to develop for up to 10 years from vintage.

£27.95

2022 Bourgogne Cote d’Or ‘Les Parties’, Domaine Meunier

Chardonnay

Described by Gaelle Meunier as a 'Petit Puligny', the Les Parties is a delectable white burgundy that balances richness and depth with freshness and elegance.  The majority of the vines lie within Puligny itself and 50% of the wine is oaked, 30% of which is new, with the remainder fermented and raised in stainless steel.  Elegance and precision best describe this delightful wine from a generous, early to mid term drinking vintage.

£32.00

2022 Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Domaine Catarina & Raphael Bertrand

Pinot Noir

This delicious Bourgogne Pinot Noir shows great aromatic intensity, with notes of ripe black fruit leading to a luscious palate that is richly textured with elegant tannins.

£23.95

2022 Chapeau Melon Blanc, Jeremie Huchet, Vin de France

White Blend

Jeremie Huchet is a fourth generation winemaker in the Loire and considered one of the rising stars in Muscadet.  This cracking blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Melon de Bourgogne is spritely, fresh and fruit driven.  Terrific with seafood and shellfish or for simple quaffing in the garden throughout summer!

£13.95

2022 Clos Le Comte Cuvee Emilie, AC Sauternes

White Blend

The Clos le Comte is a tiny, organically farmed vineyard that produces wonderfully elegant Sauternes.  The grapes are harvested after several passages through the vineyard ensuring that only the very ripest grapes are selected.  Wonderfully ripe, concentrated and complex fruit aromas. The rich bouquet shows notes of dried fruits, almonds, apricots, fresh citrus and peach blossom. Well structured on the palate with a viscous density resulting from the high levels of botrytis. Beautiful acidity gives excellent lively freshness to the spicy notes on the long finish.

£40.00

2022 Cotes Du Rhone Rouge ‘Cuvee Bonheur’, Dom. La Loyanne

Rhone Blend

The Cotes Du Rhone Rouge 'Cuvee Bonheur' from  Dom. La Loyanne is a typical Rhone blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah and shows complex dark fruits with garrigue notes on the nose along side the odd whiff of violets.  The delicious and more'ish palate is rich and concentrated showing great depth and elegance through to the balanced finish.  Like all the wines from Loyanne, this is such as joy to drink and provides superb value for money.

£14.95

2022 Defesa Tinto Touriga Nacional/Syrah, Esporao, Alentejano

Touriga Nacional

The Defesa Tinto is an inviting blend of Touriga Nacional and Syrah coming from young'ish vines planted on Granite and Schist soils.  The wine is open and immediately enjoyable with a mass of spice-tinged, black fruit aromas which follow on to a rounded, fruit filled palate that is rich and creamy.  The well balanced finish is softly textured, supple and long.

£13.95

2022 District 7 Pinot Noir, Scheid, Monterey

Pinot Noir

The District 7 Pinot Noir is a plush, approachable red wine from Monterey.  Silky red fruits and hints of toastiness lead to a fresh, balanced finish.

£17.95

2022 Felino Cabernet Sauvignon, Vina Cobos, Mendoza

Cabernet Sauvignon

The Vina Cobos Felino Cabernet Sauvignon is a deep ruby red in the glass. The expressive nose bursts with aromas of forest fruits complemented by spicy notes. The palate is round and concentrated, supported by firm tannins that indicate maturity and balance.

£19.95

2022 Grenache Noir, Kloovenburg, Swartland

Grenache/Garnacha

The Kloovenburg Grenache Noir has aromas of dark cherries, pomegranate and dried herbs. The palate is medium-bodied, shows good structure and fruit purity. Pairs well with leaner meats dishes like lamb, venison and turkey.

£21.95

2022 Gruner Veltliner Fels Am, Anton Waldschutz

Gruner Veltliner

The Fels Am from Anton Waldschutz is a fuller expression of Gruner Veltliner with some added depth and texture due to 6 months ageing on lees.  There's so much to excite here, with a nose of exotic fruits, spice and dried herbs.  The palate is full, round and rich yet doesn't lack any of the spiciness one would expect from the grape.  This is delicious now but could age gracefully for years to come.

£24.00

2022 Hunting Hill Chardonnay, Kumeu River, Half Bottles

Chardonnay

The 2022 Chardonnay Hunting Hill is an impressive, focused style. It has a sense of energy, being almost buoyant with the movement of a skimming stone across your palate. There's a powerful core of fruit here and it has plenty of substance within its no-more-than medium-bodied core before kerpow! It fires home with an almost spicy kick. Clever oak use, reminiscent of toasted nuts, meets restrained flavors of lemon and lime bitter and nectarine fruit. A wine that's still in its cocoon so give it time. It may even have the edge of Maté's... Big call. 2024-2035.

£29.00

2022 Judas Malbec, Bodegas Sottano, 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.

£105.00

2022 Kumeu Village Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

The Kumeu Village Pinot Noir is an excellent value introduction to the wonderful wines from this property.  Lifted red fruits on the nose lead to a fresh and fruity palate with a hint of chalky tannins. 

£18.95

2022 Le General Barrel Selection, Lanzerac, WO Stellenbosch

Bordeaux Blend

The Le General from Lanzerac, one of the oldest farms in Stellenbosch, is a rich, full-bodied Cabernet-based blend with a pronounced nose of vanilla and nutmeg spice leading to a flood of dark berries, cooked plums and blackcurrants on the palate. The long, complex finish shows dark chocolate and hints of smoke supported by sturdy yet smooth tannins.

£38.00

2022 Les Creisses, Domaine des Creisses, IGP Pays l’Herault

Red Blend

The 2022 Les Creisses is an inviting blend of Syrah (30%), Cabernet (30%), Grenache (25%), Mouvedre (5%), Carignan (5%) and Marselan (5%).  Each variety is hand-harvested and vinified seperately before blending and ageing in a mixture of concrete vats and oak barrels for 15 to 18 months. The result is a simply stunning Languedoc red that is enticing, more'ish and a joy to drink. 

£29.95

2022 Lirac Rouge Cuvee Elie, Domaine La Loyanne

Rhone Blend

This relatively young family owned Domaine was created in 2001 by vignerons with 4 generations of vinegrowing and winemaking expertise under their belts.  They own some seriously old vines in superb sites in the Southern Rhone on a mixture of soils of red sand, clay and the classic 'Galet' pebbles associated with Chateauneuf du Pape.  As a result, their wines posess a wonderful depth and concentration.

£21.95

2022 Lomond Estate Syrah, Cape Agulhas

Syrah/Shiraz

The Lomond Syrah is a deliciously plush, well-rounded Syrah that shows plenty of violet-scented blackberry fruit with spicy notes of white pepper. Terrific value!

£19.95

2022 Malbec, Achaval Ferrer, Mendoza

MALBEC

The Achaval Ferrer Malbec is quite simply a wonderful expression of the grape variety.  Bold yet retaining amazing freshness and purity, this delicious red wine shows wonderful aromatics of blackberry, violets and plums.  The palate is fresh and rounded with impeccable fruit leading to a wonderfully balanced finish. 

£25.95