2022 Romans Bay S.M.V., Lomond Estate, WO Cape South Coast

Red Blend

An elegant blend offering notes of juicy red fruits with spice, floral, black fruits and a whiff of smoky complexity. Savoury tones on the palate mingle with dark chocolate and a touch of spice, though to a long, harmonious finish.

£14.95

2022 Samartzis M Merlot/Mouhtaro, PGI Central Greece

Red Blend

£17.95

2022 The Liberator Francophile Syrah, Stellenbosch

Syrah/Shiraz

The Liberator Francophile Syrah is a partial whole bunch ferment which gives a wine that is full of vibrant red-black fruit, with an aromatic nose reminiscent of Saint-Joseph lillie. The result is a thrilling young red that is free of the constraints and manipulated flavour profile that come with barrel-ageing. This is a very pure and naked example of the Syrah grape. Dangerously drinkable on release, it could be expected to age for three to five years in bottle.

£11.95

2022 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Avignonese

Sangiovese

Founded in 1974, Avignonesi is the leading winery in the Montepulciano area of Tuscany, enjoying a sterling reputation amongst wine critics around the world.

£27.95

2022 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Avignonese, Half Bottle

Sangiovese

Founded in 1974, Avignonesi is the leading winery in the Montepulciano area of Tuscany, enjoying a sterling reputation amongst wine critics around the world.

£16.95

2022/23 Brezeme, Eric Texier, AC Cotes du Rhone

Syrah/Shiraz

A beautiful, finely structured style of Syrah, with vivid focus, lively black raspberry, tea, pepper and wood smoke notes, whilst the palate has an elegant freshness, dark berries, spice and a savoury note, adding to its complexity.A man of conviction but by no means a zealot, Eric Texier likes to push the boundaries.

£33.00

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 Rouge Cote d’Or, Louis Jadot, AC Cote d’Or

Pinot Noir

The Cote d'Or AC is the newest appellation in Burgundy and this tremendous Pinot Noir from Jadot is just delicious.  Concentrated with silky red and dark fruits, good structure and a savoury note to the finish.  This isn't too juicy and a great food wine, especially with grilled or roasted red meats and a variety of cheeses.

£27.00

2023 Cepa Gavilan Crianza, Vina Pedrosa, D.O. Ribera del Duero

Tempranillo

The Cepa Gavilan is the most youthful wine made at Vina Pedrosa. This is a beautiful expression of Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) showing a lovely balance of power and freshness.  The nose is dominated by generous black fruits with hints of spice and mineral undertones.  The palate is beautifully textured with well-integrated tannins and notes of vanilla and baked pastry complimenting the fruit through to the long finish.

£22.95

2023 Fleurie, Domaine Jean Foillard

Gamay

£46.00

2023 Fontanario de Pegoes Tinto, DOP Palmela

Castelao

The Fontanario de Pegoes Tinto comes from a fabulous co-operative based in the Peninsula de Setubal.  Fruit forward and easy drinking, yet in no way dull, this cracking value red wine has intense aromas of red berries, spice and a hint of vanilla. This is a well-structured and smooth wine with a soft and fruity mouthfeel, complemented by attractive coffee notes on the lingering finish. 

£12.95

2023 Julienas ‘Bois de la Salle’, Cave Julienas-Chaintre

Gamay

The grapes for this medium weight, fruit led Julienas are hand harvested and left in tank for 10 days to macerate in order to optimise the colour and aroma of the wine. Fermentation takes place at a warm 27/28 degrees centigrade and maturation follows until March when the wine is bottled.An intense, purple colour. Fruity aromas dominated by fragrant raspberry, blackberry and blueberry. Round, supple and rich yet balanced by a lingering freshness on the finish.

£16.95

2023 Mason Road GSM, Brookdale Estate, WO Paarl

Rhone Blend

The Mason Road GSM is a cracking value red blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre and Cinsault. This lovely wine shows layers of ripe bramble fruit along with cherry, blackcurrant and plum notes mingling with smoky notes from the oak.  Silky, realy well-knit and almost dangerously drinkable.

£16.95

2023 Matawhero Merlot, Gisborne

Merlot

The beautifully supple Matawhero Merlot comes from sustainable, dry farmed vineyards in Gisborne.  Tyical of the variety the nose shows open plum and dark berry fruit that leads to a soft, rounded and fruity palate that has whiffs of old oak and classic earthy undertones. 

£16.95

2023 Maury Sec Cuvee 1+1=3, Clos des Vins d’Amour

Red Blend

£27.95

2023 Mercurey Rouge 1er Cru, Domaine Meunier

Pinot Noir

The grapes for this wine are hand harvested from 2 parcels in the heart of Mercurey where the soil is clay and limestone. They spend 10-15 days fermenting in the tank before being put into French oak barrels, 30% of which are new.  The wine then spends 12 months in barrel before being blended and bottled.

£36.00

2023 Nittardi Ad Astra, DOC Maremma

Red Blend

The Nittardi Ad Astra is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from the coastal Maremma region of Tuscany.  With an enticing and complex nose of blackcurrant, plums and spicy liquorice leading to a well-balanced palate that manages to be both well-structured yet approachable.  Enjoy this introduction to the wines of Nittardi with slow braised meat dishes, charcuterie and hard cheeses.

£24.95

2023 Olbieta Negre Marco Abella, Catalunya

Grenache/Garnacha

The Olbieta Negre Marco Abella wine produces aromas of strawberry, blackberry and violet with fennel and spices. Smooth, fresh and velvety on the palate with a little bit of structure coming from ageing in French oak for three months.

£16.95

2023 Otskhanaruri Sapere Qvevri, Caucasus

Otskhanuri Sapere

£27.50

2023 Pinot Noir Reserva, Ventisquero, Casablanca Valley

Pinot Noir

The Ventisquero 'Soul of the Andes' Pinot Noir Reserva is a terrific value, fruit led Pinot from the Casablanca Valley in Chile.  This lovely wine has a bright cherry and ruby red colour in the glass, a vibrant nose of strawberry, vanilla and touches of spice. The palate is generous and rounded, showing cherry and stawberry fruit, a soft, silky texture and nicely balanced acidity on the finish.  Easy and approachable, this is a great value Pinot Noir that won't break the bank.

£12.95

2023 Pinot Noir, Moorooduc, Mornington Peninsular

Pinot Noir

Established in 1982 by Richard and Jill McIntyre, Moorooduc is a small, family run wine business that has built an enviable reputation for complex and food friendly wines.

£29.95

2023 Rully Rouge Chaponniere, Domaine Belleville

Pinot Noir

The Rully Rouge Chaponniere from Belleville is such a pretty wine, showing lovely fresh strawberry and raspberry fruit on the nose, followed by smoky secondary aromas.  Fruit forward and delicate on the palate, there is a satisfying complexity with good ageing potential.

£37.00

2023 Sancerre Rouge ‘La Louisonne’, Emile Balland

Pinot Noir

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.

£27.95

2023 Spatburgunder, Thorle, Rheinhessen

Pinot Noir

Christoph and his brother Johannes have worked together since 2006 when they left their jobs to take over the family domaine in Saulheim, a little village inland from Oppenheim and the mighty Rhine. The vineyards lie on a mixture of light clay, limestone, red sandy loam and in places flint and schist. All vineyard management is now undertaken organically with a move to biodynamic imminent. 

£23.95