2024 Iris Malbec, Bodgegas Staphyle, Mendoza

MALBEC

The Iris Malbec from Bodegas Staphyle is one of our bestselling wines and is consistently rated very highly by critics.  There's a wonderful fruit character, dominated by cherries and blueberries, that is backed up by hints of violets and peppery spice.  The palate is rounded and juicy, with silky tannins and an almost dangerously drinkable edge!

£10.95

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.

£13.50

2024 Secateurs Red Blend, AA Badenhorst, Swartland

Red Blend

The 2024 Secateurs Red Blend by AA Badenhorst has to be amongst the best he's made.  Adi bought a neighbouring farm that he used to buy grapes from but now has pick of the crop for himself.  There's a hgher proportion of Cabernet in this release than usual, adding more cassis and dark fruit flavours to the mineral tinged spice of the Shiraz. Fuller than normal too, but by no means less approachable, with juicy tannins and terrific balance.

£17.95

2024 Sensale Nero d’Avola, Sibiliana Vini, Sicilia DOC

Nero d'Avola

The Sensale Nero d'Avola has an intense ruby red colour, with broad and complex aromas of red fruits and red berries on the nose.  The nicely structured palate is rounded and mid weight with lovely clean fruit and good balance on the finish.

£11.95

2024 Syrah, Cantine Birgi, Terre Siciliane

Syrah/Shiraz

This terrific low alcohol Syrah comes from the forward thinking Cantine Birgi in Sicily.  Harvested early to keep a modest 10.5% abv, this delightful Syrah is light, fresh and very easy drinking. This lovely wine is made even more appealing by the sustainable approach taken by the winery, with the bottle, label and capsule all made from recycled material.   

£9.95

2024 Ventoux Rouge ‘Le Mas’, Domaine de Fondreche

Rhone Blend

Domaine de Fondreche are widely recognised as being one of the best producers in the Ventoux region.  This delightful red is made from younger Grenache (60%), Syrah (30%) and Cinsault (20%) vines yet possesses all the purity of fruit and character that are the hallmarks of the domaine.  Juicy, bright and beautifully knit, this seductive red is a true delight to drink.

£16.95

Nv Rosso Campi Raudi

Nebbiolo

‘Campi Raudii’ is one of the ancient latin names for Alto Piemonte, which roughly translates as ‘red fields’ referring to the typical colour of the volcanic soils.  It is fermented and then matured in concrete vats and is intended as a young, approachable expression of Nebbiolo.

£17.95

Rosso No.1 Coste del Vivo, IGT Toscana

Sangiovese

Mostly made with Sangiovese with about 20% split between Cabernet Franc and Merlot, this polished blend is one of those wines that simply makes you smile!  Some exotic fruits like pomegranate mingle with fresh red fruits, hints of leather and a touch of spice.  The tannins are evident but friendly, making this a great food wine.

£27.95

Spatburgunder Trocken, Hanewald-Schwerdt, Magnum

Pinot Noir

The Spatburgunder Trocken, Hanewald-Schwerdt has bright strawberry and cherry notes which lead the way with some delicious savoury character and good minerality. Intense and medium bodied this is designed to be drunk easily and could be served with pigeon or duck.

£29.99