2021/22 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.

£28.95

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 Atance Bobal, D.O Valenica

Bobal

The Atance Bobal is a cracking value red wine from high altitude vineyards in Valencia. Fermented in stainless steel, then aged in old barrels for 8 months, this lovely wine has plenty of fresh red fruits on the aromatic nose and typical juicy, acidity on the finish.  This versatile wine is a great match to grilled red meats and is perfect for summer drinking when you don't want anything too heavy.

£13.95

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 Bourgogne Pinot Noir Epineuil, Domaine Fournillon

Pinot Noir

The Bourgogne Pinot Noir Epineuil from Domaine Fournillon is a beautifully fresh Pinot with bright, red fruit flavours and supple tannins. This delightful red wine comes from parcels of vines in the village of Epineuil, with the majority of Pinot Noir grapes are harvested mechanically for efficiency so they can be transported to the estate for maceration in stainless steel tank for a period of 2 weeks, with regular punch downs. After separating the skins from the juice it is aged in stainless steel tanks for a minimum of 15 months.

£21.95

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 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

2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Habemus Papam, Santa Duc

Rhone Blend

Domaine Santa Duc have long been one of our favourite southern Rhone producers.  The Habemus Papam is made from a selection of old vine Grenache (60%) and Syrah (40%) selected from the Le Pradel and Le Font du Pape plots in the east and centre of Chateauneuf respectively. 

£46.00

2022 Chianti Classico, Castello di Volpaia, DOCG

Sangiovese

The Volpaia Chianti Classico shows wodnerful purity of fruit and is a very elegant, balanced wine.  The complex nose shows fresh cherry and strawberry fruit with typically earthy nose and whiffs of spice.  The palate is open with elegant, silky fruit and herbal notes mingling with a delicate floral character and perfectly poised tannins. Delicious now but with the ability to age, this is a wonderful introduction to the wines of this top notch Tuscan estate.

£27.95

2022 Corryton Burge Shiraz, South Australia

Syrah/Shiraz

The Corryton Burge Shiraz is a rich, soft and subtle Australian Shiraz showing deep ruby red with purple hues.  The nose has plenty of strawberry, raspberry and vanilla aromas. Richly fruited on the palate with forward characters of raspberry and plum alongside a soft toasty oak influence that enhances the vanilla and spice. Subtle tannins leave the palate quite moreish and a delight to keep coming back to.

£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 El Chivo Merlot, Central Valley

Merlot

Round and pleasing wine with a fine aromatic persistence, highly supple tannins, silky and very fleshy.

£9.95

2022 Etna Rosso, Setteporte, DOC Etna Rosso

Nerello Mascalese

The Setteporte Etna Rosso has an intense ruby red colour with a pleasantly fruity bouquet layered with red fruit and wild berries underpinned by a distinct minerality. The finish is dry, finely balanced, elegant and persistent.

£28.95

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 Morgon Cote du Py, Domaine Grange Cochard

Gamay

The Morgon Cote du Py is a wonderful example of hand crafted Cru Beaujolais from the prestigious Cote du Py plateau.  Made with organically grown, hand harvested grapes from a mixture of Granite and blue stone soils, the wine is made in the traditional semi-carbonic method with 2/3rds of the bunches being de-stemmed and 1/3rd left whole.  The wine is matured in a mixture of cask and old barrels and bottled with minimal sulphur without fining.  The result is a wonderfully complex wine that is expressive yet elegant and finely balanced.  Dark fruits and kirsch like characters mingle with dried herbs, liquorice and mineral undertones along with finely poised acidity which helps the wine remain focussed.  Delicious in it's youth, the Cote du Py also shows great ageing potential in the medium term and will continue to develop in complexity.

£23.00

2022 Moulin-A-Vent, Domaine du Granit, Franck Bessone

Gamay

Classic Moulin, with violets and rich dark fruit on the nose. On the palate, plenty of crunchy brambly fruit, excellent structure and a hint of spice. Good with game and red meats.

£26.95

2022 Nuits St. Georges ‘Les Allots’, Gilles Remoriquet

Pinot Noir

Gilles Remoriquet is forever looking for ways to improve the wines from his 12.5 hectare sustainably farmed domaine, whether that means a dedicated trip the Jura to see a specialist about selecting the right blend of manure, or investing in a second sorting table which eliminates under-ripe berries by flotation, he is not one to rest on his laurels. Cuvaisons in concrete vats are long, giving a light colour yet concentrated yet elegant fruit flavours. Wines are fermented with natural yeasts and never see more than 30% new oak, allowing the fruit to shine through.

£52.00

2022 Pianerosse Susumaniello, Paolo Leo, IGP Puglia

Susumaniello

Susumaniello is a rare Italian grape variety almost exclusively grown in the Salice Salentino region, with small pockets of vines in Brindisi. This new release from our friends at Paolo Leo is tremendous value and a really interesting wine.  It is packed with red fruits, plums and spice on the nose and palate with hints of pepper and dark chocolate on the finish. The tannins are quite firm, but very fine and there is a pleasant amaro bitterness and underlying savouriness.  Distincitve, (in a good way), and hugely enjoyable for the money.

£12.95

2022 Pojega Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classico Superiore

Red Blend

The Rizzardi Pojega is an utterly delicious example of this style of red wine, showing a wonderful depth of fruit and terrific balance.  Made from a traditional blend of Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone and Merlot the wine shows great concentration of dark and red fruits, but also lovely freshness and a harmonious finish.  The addition of 10% Amarone (which now has to be done by law for Ripasso's) simply adds to the complexity without detracting from the elegant freshness which seems to be the hallmark of the wines from this historic estate.  This is the kind of wine which doesn't disappoint, no matter what your taste.

£22.00

2022 Pombal de Vesuvio, Qta do Vesuvio, DOC Douro

Red Blend

Quinta do Vesuvio is part of the mighty Symington Family Estate.  The Pombal de Vesuvio has pretty floral aromatics on the nose that  mingle with milk chocolate notes and dark fruits.  The palate is opulent and open with more dark fruits and black cherry characters, clove spice and peppery tannins balanced with fine tannins.  Delicious now but with the abaility to age further in bottle.

£24.95

2022 Qupe Syrah, Santa Barbara County

Syrah/Shiraz

The fabulous Qupe Syrah is a wonderfully expressive wine showing a gorgeous purple colour in the glass.  The inviting nose balances sweet blackberry, raspberry and cherry with more savoury, leather notes and white pepper.  The fruit flavours on the nose carry through to a luscious palate that is juicy and fresh with spicy notes and a superbly balanced finish.  The wine spends 18 months in used French Oak.  This is a very appealing red that is especially good for Autumn drinking and to accompany game dishes.

£28.95

2022 Resonance Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

This beautiful wine is a blend of three prime vineyards in the Willamette Valley.  Packed with red fruits and touches of spice and wood on the generous, silky palate, this is a wonderful example of classic winemaking meeting superb quality fruit.

£38.00

2022 Rioja Garnacha, Bodega Alegre Valganon, DOCa Rioja

Grenache/Garnacha

This 100% Garnacha is elegant, refined and a perfect representation of the winemaking philosophy at Bodega Alegre Valganon.  Medium-bodied with enticing red and dark fruit characters, including cherry and raspberries, alongside a whiff of wood and spice. The finish has well-integrated, delicate tannins and a beautiful lift.  Complex yet approachable, this wonderful expression of Garnacha from the high altitude vineyards of Rioja Alta is a great wine to try if you have had enough of the big, gutsy modern styles packed with fruit and oak that have become very popular in recent years.

£31.00

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