2023 Rioja Graciano, Finca Manzanos, DOCa Rioja

Graciano

The Finca Manzanos Graciano Rioja is packed with youthful charm.  The bright, cherry red colour entices you to a palate loaded with silky dark and red fruits with subtle hints of vanilla from 6 months ageing in oak (70% French/30% American).  The finish is impeccably balanced with beautiful freshness and well-integrated oak. 

£14.95

2023 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Sur Gamay, Domaine Moingeon

Chardonnay

This family estate seems to get better and better with each generation that takes the helm.  A wonderful Saint Aubin that balances vibrant, almost tropical fruit flavours with some well integrated oak courtesy of 11 months ageing.  Rounded and elegant on the palate with a long, balanced finish, this is terrific white burgundy.

£50.00

2023 The Chocolate Block, Boekenhoutskloof, Franschhoek

Red Blend

The Chocolate Block is produced at Franschhoek's most famous address and is a dense, dark rich, powerful wine that enjoys cult status.  An abundance of complex dark fruits and a smooth oaky mouthfeel make this one of South Africa's most enjoyable wines. 

£25.95

2023 Villa Wolf Pinot Noir, Pfalz

Pinot Noir

The Villa Wolf Pinot Noir is warm and medium-bodied, with a firm acid structure. Its bright black cherry fruit is juicy, ripe, and forward, with a spicy mid-palate and lingering finish. A minimum of twelve months of ageing in used French oak barriques gives the wine a smoky depth and a nice touch of earthy tannins. It’s an excellent, approachable red wine for everyday dining.

£13.95

2023/25 Monkey Morio Hanewald-Schwerdt, Pfalz

Morio-Muskat

The Monkey Morio by Hanewald-Schwerdt is a fabulous, fun summer wine from Stefan Schwerdt. It's made with a now unfashionable hybrid cross called Morio Muskat, which despite having no direct relationship to Muscat it is very similar in character. Wonderfully perfumed grapey nose with elderflower, apple and hints of pineapple.

£16.50

2024 Bourgogne Chardonnay, Domaine Fournillon

Chardonnay

The crisp, fresh Bourgogne Chardonnay from Domaine Fournillon comes from vineyards close to Chablis and shares similar characteristics with citrus and mineral tinged fruit. There is some decent weight in the mid-palate with a creaminess to the texture, but no oak was harmed in the making of this wine.  Sophisticated, very drinkable and great value.

£16.95

2024 Calusari Pinot Noir, Cramele Recas

Pinot Noir

The Calusari Pinot Noir has to be one of the best value Pinots around.  Gorgeous dark fruit flavours, almost syrupy in its concentration. Dark, rich and potent, with layers of black cherry, raspberry and cinnamon. Deep, with pretty fruit cake and spicy aromatics. A lovely long finish.

£9.95

2024 Carmenere Collection, Casas del Bosque, Rapel Valley

Carmenere

Deep red with a garnet hue. Aromas reminiscent of black cherries, plums and dry leaves with a hint of green bell pepper are complemented with tertiary notes of chocolate and spice. This Carménère is soft and plump, with supple tannins and good length.

£14.95

2024 Castillo Del Moro Tempranillo/Syrah, La Mancha

Tempranillo

The Castillo Del Moro Tempranillo/Syrah is an easy going, unoaked red which has freshness and roundness on the palate as well as showing a ruby/dark purple colour. The nose gives liquorice, dark fruits and lychee aromas, followed by a medium structure and long finish on the palate.

£9.95

2024 Clea by Bardos Verdejo, DO Rueda

Verdejo

The Clea Verdejo comes from older, 20-25 year old vines that are planted at around 700 metres above sea level in Rueda.  This lovely wine is very typical of the variety, with lots of zesty vibrant citrus and stone fruit flavours and notes of cut grass.  This is a great wien to try if you're a Sauvignon Blanc fan and fancy something a little different.

£13.95

2024 Douro Tinto, Quinta do Vallado, D.O.C

Red Blend

A concentrated and beautifully structured Portuguese red blend with intense notes of mature red fruit, hints of violet and herbaceous nuances carrying through to a lingering finish.

£16.95

2024 Duc De Belmonde Cabernet/Syrah, Pays D’oc

Syrah/Shiraz

The Duc de Belmond Cabernet/Syrah has a lovely deep colour in the glass. The nose shows spice, blackberry and cassis with a whiff of oak, and leads to a palate that is round, smooth and spicy.

£11.95

2024 Duc de Belmonde Malbec, Pays d’Oc

MALBEC

The Duc de Belmonde, (formerly Cuvee M) is a hugely enjoyable single varietal Malbec from the warm, sunny climes of Southern France.  Rich and fruit led, yet easy to drink, this is a great match for roasted red meats and summer quaffing favourite.

£11.95

2024 La Foule Chardonnay, Pays d’Oc

Chardonnay

The La Foule Chardonnay is a delicious, fruit led white wine from the Languedoc with ripe fruit, buttery notes and nicely integrated oak.  Packed with citrus, pineapple and almond tinged fruit and a tantalising creamy texture, this is a terrific value alternative to entry level white burgundy.

£13.50

2024 Los Espinos Sauvignon Blanc Reserva, Central Valley

Sauvignon Blanc

The Los Espinos Sauvignon Blanc is a great example of what terrific value Chile can offer.  Lively and zesty with well-balanced citrus and tropical fruits, crisp acidity and juicy, ripe fruit on the finish. 

£9.95

2024 Los Olivos Chardonnay, Zuccardi, Mendoza

Chardonnay

The Los Olivos Chardonnay by Zuccardi  is a beautiful balanced dry white wine with fresh peach and citrus aromas. Vibrant and fruity with lovely crisp acidity on the finish.

£14.95

2024 Los Olivos Malbec, Zuccardi, Mendoza

MALBEC

The Los Olivos Malbec from Familia Zuccardi has plenty of elegant plum, blackberry and white pepper notes, with a long fruity finish.

£13.95

2024 Macon Chaintre Villa Cantrius, Caves Julienas Chaintre

Chardonnay

This Macon Chaintre is lovely and bright in the glass, with a fresh, floral bouquet that leads to citrus fruits on the palate and a fine, mineral tinged finish.  Great value and a true crowd pleaser for Burgundy fans thanks to its structure and finesse.

£19.95

2024 Menetou Salon, Domaine Jouan

Sauvignon Blanc

Domaine Jouan is a family estate with 5 hectares of vines of which 4 are in Sancerre and only 1 in Menetou-Salon.  They produce wines which are very typical and this easy going Menetou is a cracking value alternative to Sancerre.  Light and crisp with a lovely structure and lots of fresh citrus and stone fruit aromas

£21.00

2024 Odulin Friulano, DOC Friuli

Friulano

The Odulin Friulano is made with hand harvested grapes that are treated with the utmost care to preserve their delicacy.  The grapes are gently de-stemmed and undergo a soft pressing prior to a cool, 10 - 12 day fermentation in stainless steel followed by lees ageing with part of the blend being aged in old barriques for 4 months.  Herbal and floral notes mingle with orange blossom and exotic fruits on the soft and elegant palate, showing hints of spice along with fresh, balanced acidity.

£13.50

2024 Palazzo del Mare Rosso, IGP Terre Siciliana

Nero d'Avola

The Palazzo del Mare Rosso delivers ample ripe, plummy fruits, hints of spice and liquorice. It is deliciously supple and juicy with delicately herbal and savoury notes making it the perfect partner for a variety of dishes, especially grilled Lamb.

£10.95

2024 Pavette Pinot Noir, California

Pinot Noir

Great value Pinot Noir isn't usually associated with California so we were over the moon to discover this beauty from Pavette in Napa.  This is a wonderfully easy drinking Pinot with ripe red cranberry, raspberry and cherry fruits, a touch of smokiness and lovely creamy texture.  Ageing takes place in a mixture of stainless steel (80%) and French oak (20%) for 10 months prior to bottling.

£21.00

2024 Pouilly Fume, Domaine Lebrun

Sauvignon Blanc

This fabulous Pouilly Fume is at once classic yet remains distinctive when tasted against other Pouilly Fumes at a similair price point.  The nose offers an alluring mix of gunflint, wet stone and citrus fruit.  Crisp and tangy on the palate with a mineral, smoky finish. 

£22.00

2024 Prosecco Rosato, Villa Sandi, 20cl

Glera

Villa Sandi make a wonderfully elegant  and fresh style of Prosecco, thanks partially to a cold soak of the grapes prior to fermentation.  Pretty pale pink in colour coming from a gentle pressing of the grapes, this delicious Prosecco has a bright and floral nose, leading to a delicate palate which is soft, rounded and wonderfully easy drinking.

£4.95