2022 The Conductor Merlot, Philip Shaw, Orange, NSW

Merlot

Philip Shaw has been making wine for 56 years and has twice been named International Winemaker of the Year and Australian Winemaker of the Year. The wines are estate grown and made at Koomooloo Vineyard. Sitting in one of the coolest and highest growing regions in Australia, Orange. The vineyard is unique for Australia with over 10 passes by hand, with all the grapes being hand sorted in the winery.

£17.99

2022 The Pepper Pot, David Finlayson Wines, Stellenbosch

Rhone Blend

The Edgebaston Pepper Pot from David Finlayson wines expertly shows the fruit and spice driven flavours of classic Rhône varietals. The colour is a youthful purple/red and the nose shows crushed black pepper, dark mulberry and mixed berry coulis.  A well balanced finish rounds off what is a very popular seller for us.

£13.95

2022 Tokara Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch

Cabernet Sauvignon

The Tokara Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon displays a brilliant purple-black core and deep ruby edge. The nose leads with classic aromas of cassis, ripe cherry, subtle liquorice and graphite. There is an intriguing freshness underscoring these aromas with hints of cigar box and fynbos. The palate is full-bodied with dense fine-grained tannins, indulgent ripe fruit and a multi-layered persistent finish.

£29.95

2022 Txakoli, Bodegas Katxina, DO Getariako Txacolina

Hondarribi Zuri

Made with the indigenous Hondarribi Zuri grape variety, this wonderful Txakoli (pronounced cha-co-li) is a brilliantly zesty example of this intriguing wine.  Bodegas Katxina strive to produce the healthiest fruit possible with which to make clean, crisp and enjoyable wine.  The grapes are harvested at optimum ripeness in October and are pressed very gently to protect the delicate fruit characters of the grape.  Following a cool fermentation the wine sits on it's lees for 3 - 4 months at 4 degrees celsius helping to retain it's gentle spritz.  Super fresh, with lovely aromatics and crisp, zesty finish, this is a great aperitif style and also perfect for shellfish dishes.

£17.50

2022 Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Klein Zalze

Cabernet Sauvignon

The Vineyard Selection Cabernet from Klein Zalze is one of those wines that is immediately appealing.  This amiable red is made from grapes sourced from vines that are over 30 years old, giving an enticing red wine that is packed with classic blackcurrant fruit with eucalyptus notes mingling with cinnamon spice and gentle oak.  Rich and concentrated yet by no means overpowering, this is a finely made wine and demonstrates the tremendous value to be found in South Africa.

£19.95

2022 Wagram Gruner Veltliner, Eschenhof Holzer

Gruner Veltliner

The Wagram Gruner Veltliner by Eschenhof Holzer is an easy to love white wine, full of peach, juicy red apples and hints of spicy white pepper.

£16.95

2022 Yantra, Tenuta Sette Cieli, IGT Toscana

Red Blend

A sophisticated blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from a mixture of the properties younger vines and also 'off cuts' from their top wines.  Fermentation is carried out in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and the wine is aged for 7 months in tank and a further 3 months in bottle prior to release. There's plenty of blackcurrant and red and dark berry fruits, hints of graphite and a tantalising herbal note.  This delicious red shows a lightness of touch that belies it's complex nose.  Delicious now after a decent decant but with the potential to age for a good 4 - 5 years.

£26.95

2022 Zweigelt Rose Reserve, Waldschutz, Burgenland

Zweigelt

The Waldschutz Zweigelt Rose is a superb, fresh and very dry Rose that is packed with lively red berry fruit and exotic notes.  Zesty and extremely thirst quenching, this is a terrific aperitif/picnic rose and guaranteed to add some zip to your summer!  Made from a mixture of vines from both Kamptal and Wagram, this terrific Rose showcases the terroir of each. 

£17.95

2022/23 Cabane Langhe, Cantine Povero, DOC Langhe

Nebbiolo

The Cabanè Langhe from Cantine Povero is a unique velvety wine, which blends the full body of Cabernet Sauvignon, the fruity notes of Barbera, and the elegance, complexity and rich bouquet of Nebbiolo. The is the first wine from Povero that included international grapes in the blend and was created so the winemaker could express the power of these varietals. 

£16.95

2022/23 Carte d’Or, Baumard, AC Coteaux du Layon, Half Bottle

Chenin Blanc

The Carte d'Or Coteaux du Layon from Baumard has a very attractive honeyed nose, with lifted yellow fruits and more golden tropical elements such as mango, guava and pineapple. It has a particularly tropical character and a very fresh feel on the palate, with steely minerality and a zippy background acidity giving invigorating tartness to keep the wine luscious and buoyant. The rounded, approachable finish has good length.

£13.95

2022/23 Eight Feet White, Kloovenburg, Swartland

White Blend

The Eight Feet White from Kloovenburg has an elegant nose with a mixture of white flowers, citrus and spice which leads to a generous, richly textured palate and fine, balanced finish.  This wonderful white is a blend of hand picked Chenin, Verdelho, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne harvested at different times to enable the final blend to have a balance of freshness, complexity and vitality.  Made with free run juice the fermentation process is natural, often taking up to 3 months.  The wine spends 10 months on it's fine lees in barrel with regular battonage (to promote texture), before final blending and bottling.  The absence of malolactic fermentation means that the wine retains freshness and acidity despite it's time in barrel.

£24.95

2022/23 Finca Resalso, Emilio Moro, DO Ribera Del Duero

Tempranillo

The Finca Resalso from Emilio Moro is deep cherry red in colour with a violet rim. It is honest, intense and very expressive on the nose. The primary aromas of Tempranillo, such as blackberry and blackcurrant, stand out. It is well-structured in the mouth with mellow tannins and well-balanced acidity.

£17.95

2022/23 Ribera Del Duero, Emilio Moro, DO Ribera del Duero

Tempranillo

Bodegas Emilio Moro craft elegant, fresh and lifted Ribera del Duero red wine taht are true reflections of their origin.  They firmly believe that great wine is born in the vineyard and disregard the terms Crianza and Reserva when it comes to labelling their wines.

£31.95

2023 Barbera ‘Monte Luzzo’, Cantine Povero, 3 Litre BIB

Barbera

The Monte Luzzo Barbera is another fabulous wine from the fantastic Cantine Povero.  A wonderfully clean and pure expression of the grape with fresh cherry, plum and wild berry fruit mingled with hints of violets on the nose along with notes of spice.  The palate is beautifully rounded and fresh with an abundance of quaffable fruit.  The wine spends 6 months in oak to add texture and roundness rather than imparting oaky characteristics.

£39.00

2023 Bardolino Cuvee XV, Rizzardi, DOC Bardolino Classico

Corvina

The Cuvee XV Bardolino from Guerrieri Rizzardi is a wonderfully approachable, easy drinking red wine made with predominantly Corvina, Rondinella and a splash of Merlot.  The pretty hillside vineyards overlooking Lake Garda produce wonderfully fresh and aromatic wines with elegant red fruits and finely balanced, refreshing acidity.  This delicate red should be enjoyed within a couple of years of the vintage.

£15.95

2023 Beaune, Christian Bergeret Et Fille

Pinot Noir

Domaine Christian Bergeret et Fille is situated in the little village of Nolay approximately 8km west of St Aubin. The 'fille' is Clotilde who joined her father at the domaine in 2000 and has since then taken over from him. Almost the entire production from their estate is sold locally to a loyal list of customers so we are lucky to be able to offer them in the uk. 

£33.00

2023 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.

£33.00

2023 Cabernet, Domaine du Haut Bourg, Val de Loire

Red Blend

This charming red is a blend of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc made by the passionate brothers at Domaine du Haut Bourg in the western Loire valley.  Surprisingly deep in the glass for such a cool climate, the nose reveals enticing red fruits with floral notes and an underlying whiffs of green twig/capsicum courtesy of the Cabernet Franc element.  Elegant and fruity on the palate, the tannins are soft and balanced with the acidity that keeps the wine fresh and approachable.  A perfect match for charcuterie boards and roasted vegetables.

£14.95

2023 Cannonau di Sardegna Capo Ferrato, Cantina Castiadas

Cannonau

Cantina Castiadas are new to our list and we are thrilled to be stocking their clean and fresh wines made from Sardinia's native grape varieties.  Gentle and approachable, the Capo Ferrato is fermented in stainless steel and concrete and is a herbal tinged beauty that is rounded and nicely weighted with a great balance on the finish. 

£21.00

2023 Chablis, Domaine Alexandre, Half Bottle

Chardonnay

Domaine Alexandre is a family business handed down over three generations. Brothers Guy and Olivier run the estate today, which is set over 13 hectares of vineyards in the heart of Chablis. The vineyards are worked with great care and yields are kept low to produce expressive wines with concentrated fruit that are classic examples of their type.

£12.95

2023 Cote d’Or Pinot Noir, Pierrick Bouley

Pinot Noir

Although he is sixth generation winegrower and winemaker, rising Burgundian star Pierrick Bouley is modifying the family domaine, introducing new methods in both the vineyards and winery to stunning effect.  The grapes for his Cote d'Or Pinot Noir come from south/southeast facing slopes just below Volnay and although labelled as a humble Bourgogne AC, the wine is anything but 'entry-level'.  This incredibly generous Pinot Noir is wonderfully open, with a mixture of red and dark fruits that almost verge on New World opulence. Elegant and fresh with a beautiful balance on the long finish. Limited quantities available.

£48.95

2023 Crozes Hermitage ‘Equinoxe’, Domaine Equis

Syrah/Shiraz

The Crozes Hermitage Equinoxe from Domaine Equis is a bright, fruit led and early drinking style of Crozes that is refreshingly light in alcohol and a joy to drink.

£26.95

2023 Douro Tinto, Macanita, Peso da Regua, DOP Douro

Red Blend

The Macanita Douro Tinto is made from hand-harvested grapes and fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel. Roughly 50% of this tasty red wine is matured in used French oak barrels for 9–12 months, adding a polished complexity while keeping the fruit expression to the fore. A hands off approach to winemaking helps the Douro’s rugged terroir to speak clearly.

£22.95

2023 Estate Reserve Chardonnay, Lismore, Greyton

Chardonnay

£54.00