2019 Rioja Reserva Vina Ardanza, La Rioja Alta, DOCa

Tempranillo

The 2019 shows all the elegance and finesse for which Ardanza is renown, with lifted floral notes, classic spices and beautifully silky tannins.  In the words of winemaker Julio Sáenz “An exceptional vintage, one of the best in our history, concluding an extraordinary decade for Viña Ardanza. This wine offers great complexity and aging potential. I believe it is the Viña Ardanza that will improve the most in the coming years.”

£38.00

2019 Soli Merlot, Thracian Valley, Eduardo Miroglio

Merlot

The Soli Merlot is amazing value and drinks beautifully.  Bramble, baked plums and herbal tinges are supported by notes of tobacco giving a wine which is both plush and rounded, and immensely enjoyable to drink.   

£12.95

2019 Syrah ‘Nuit Eternelle’, Idun Winery, Elgin

Syrah/Shiraz

The Nuit Eternelle Syrah comes from 3 cool climate vineyard sites in Elgin.  It displays a more 'old world' character with savoury black olive and spice mingled with blackberry and cherry fruit with a tantalising white pepper spice to the finish.  An extended period in oak, 16 months due to Covid, gives the wine extra texture and complexity.

£23.95

2019 Vin De Constance, Klein Constantia

Muscat

The amazing Vin De Constance from Klein Constantia is an iconic wine which presents delicate aromas of white flowers, ripe citrus and touch of rosewater & almonds on the nose. Flavours of creamy stone fruit, lychee, citrus zest and a lively spice abound creating an ideal balance.

£68.00

2020 50 & 50 Toscana IGT, Avignonese

Red Blend

The 50 & 50 is a blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Sangiovese and has a deep, ruby red color, producing aromas of red berry fruits and black cherries which intertwine with scents of sweet tobacco and mediterranean herbs. The flavour is rich, enveloping and long lingering with lots of ripe fruit and warm notes of baking spices.

£115.00

2020 Art Series Shiraz, Leeuwin Estate, Margaret River

Syrah/Shiraz

The nose displays elevation, vibrancy and fragrance, highlighted with cherry blossom, violets, and rose water. Threaded within is a core of blue fruits, mulberries and damson plums. White pepper, anise, cinnamon and clove provide extra layers of complexity. Delicate, woven, and layered, there are blackberries, black pastille and blueberries surrounding the palate. A fine graphite line through the mid-palate aligns with bright acidity and elegant tannin. Gentle and balanced stalk components fill out the mouthfeel and lead on to a long, lingering and savoury finish.

£36.95

2020 Chateau Fleur de Lisse, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Merlot

The Chateau Fleur de Lisse is a blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc grown on rocky limestone soils which adds some beautiful freshness to their wines.  The property is now owned by the Teycheney family who are passionate about organic and biodynamic farming and owns a high proportion of old vines. 

£38.00

2020 Chateau Tournefeuille, AC Lalande de Pomerol

Bordeaux Blend

Chateau Tournefeuille is a perfectly sited 17 hectare Lalande de Pomerol vineyard a stones throw from some of Pomerols most famous addresses, notably Petrus and Gazin. The clay/gravel soils here produce wines with great intensity and balance.  The agriculture is a 50/50 mix of vineyards under biodynamic conversion with the balance being farmed sustainably with no chemical weed control or insecticide.  Rich with ripe tannins this fabulous wine is approachable in its youth but will age gracefully.

£38.95

2020 Grauburgunder, Weingut Thorle, Rheinhessen

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio

The Thorle Grauburgunder has a creamy texture yet is very fresh with a distinct underlying mineral character which is a true reflection of the grape and the rocky soils in which it is grown.

£17.95

2020 Ironcloud The Alliance Cabernet/Malbec, Ferguson Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon

The Ironcloud Alliance Cabernet/Malbec is a delicious blend where both Cabernet and Malbec characteristics shine through, with the Cabernet bringing generous vibrant flavours of blueberry and plum followed by chocolate on the long, textured finish.

£24.95

2020 Monkey Jacket Red Blend, Cruse Wine Co. North Coast

Red Blend

The Monkey Jacket Red epitomises what the Cruse wine company are all about - producing characterful, individual wines that are a joy to drink.  This cracker of a red is a blend of predominantly Valdiguie with support from Carignan, Petite Sirah and other varieties, all from vineyards at least 50 years old.  The wine itself has a juicy mix of red (Strawberry and Raspberry), and dark cherry and Bramble fruits alongside bright herbal notes and hints of leather and black olive.  Open and fresh, this lovely wine can be enjoyed chilled in the warmer months or popped open in the depths of winter - either way, it's guaranteed to brighten your day! 

£28.95

2020 Palomino Castillo de San Diego, Barbadillo, Cadiz

Palomino

The Barbadillo Palomino Castillo de San Diego is crisp, fresh and unfortified!  This dry, refreshing white is a great example of the Sherry regions principle grape variety.  The wine is perfect spring/summer quaffing and a great stepping stone to appreciating the more complex, fortified and solera aged versions from DO Jerez.

£9.95

2020 Pojega Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore, Magnum

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.

£39.95

2020 Sarapis Extra Brut, Cantina Castiadas, Sardinia

Cannonau

This is a fabulous Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs made from Sardinia's Canonau grape variety.  Clean, fresh and wonderfully elegant, this is a classy traditional method sparkling wine from an unexected source.

£25.95

2020 Semillon, Bodega Mendel, Uco Valley

Semillon

2020 was a cracking vintage in Mendoza and was characterised by healthy fruit with thick skins, leading to lots of colour in the resultant wines.  This wonderful Semillon from Mendel is made with old vines (70+ years) and shows all the varietal characteristics one would expect with plenty of honeyed white fruits including citrus, pear and pineapple along with herbaceous notes.  The palate is elegant with a wonderful balance of freshness and aromatic complexity, leading to a silky, rounded finish. 

£19.95

2020 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. 

£19.95

2020 The Curator Red Blend, AA Badenhorst, 250ml Can

Red Blend

Wine in cans makes a lot of sense from an environmental and convenience point of view but we have struggled to find anything we really like, until now!  The Curator Red Blend from Badenhorst is an excellent blend of Cabernet, Shiraz, Cinsault and Grenache which has great fruit, a silky texture and distinct drinkability! Perfect for picnics, festivals or simply when you don't want to open a whole bottle.

£3.95

2020 Vicentino Sunset Red, Alentejano

Red Blend

The Vicentino Sunset Red is a delightful, light to medium bodied red wine made from Touriga Nacional, Aragonez and Syrah grapes partially aged in french oak.  The vineyards benefit from the warmth of the summer sun as well as the cooling influence of the atlantic sea breezes, giving wines with a lovely depth of fruit that posess freshness and balance too. 

£16.95

2020/21 Chardonnay, Black Stallion, Napa Valley

Chardonnay

Black Stallion is located on the historic Silverado Trail in Napa Valley`s Oak Knoll District, and was once home to the Silverado Equestrian Center, an indoor arena that welcomed up to 3,000 visitors. The property`s name pays homage to this equestrian history, and today its 32 hectares cover some of Napa`s most prestigious vineyards.

£35.95

2020/21 Riesling Feinherb,Weingut Thorle,Rheinhessen

Riesling

The Riesling Feinherb fromWeingut Thorle is a beautifully poised off-dry style of Riesling with a bright yellow colour. The bouquet offers up scents of peaches and apples, limestone and a touch of wild yeasts.  On the palate the wine is medium-bodied with fine intensity of flavour, bright acidity, nice focus and a complex finish.

£15.95

2021 Alion, Tempos Vega Sicilia, D.O. Ribera del Duero

Tempranillo

The vintage released in 2025 is the 2021 Alión, a year to remember, one of the best in recent times; it was relaxed and textbook in all senses, with snow in the beginning of the year, a mild spring disturbed only by frost in Pesquera that didn't affect other villages, a relatively cool summer that slowed things down, and the grapes ripened to perfection without rain after September. They used grapes from 13 different villages throughout the Ribera del Duero, 130 hectares. The grapes are cooled down for 24 hours, and once destemmed, they are put in the oak and stainless steel vats, where they undergo a five-day cold soak and then native fermentation through a "pied de cuve." It has 14.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.81 and 4.8 grams of acidity (tartaric). It's very fresh and fruit-driven, with the balance and elegance of the cooler years, a little austere, with very elegant and polished tannins and a different quality, when the grapes ripen slowly. They believe 2024 has the potential to be like 2021, after the 2022 and 2023 vintages were a lot more challenging. It was bottled in June 2023. Drink 2025-2040.

£95.00

2021 Cabernet Franc, Butussi, DOC Friuli Colli Orientali

Cabernet Franc

The Butussi Cabernet Franc has a fabuous, expressive nose of dark fruits and typical Cab Franc vegetal/herbaceous notes.  The palate is full with fine grained tannins beautifully integrated with rich blackcurrant fruit notes and fresh acidity from the high altitude vineyards.  This delicious wine is great for drinking now but wil continue to age gracefully for a few years to come. 

£23.95

2021 Chianti Riserva ‘Vigna la Sughera’, Fattoria di Calappiano

Sangiovese

The Fattoria di Calappiano Chianti Riserva Vigna la Sughera is made with 100% Sangiovese from a perfectly sited organic vineyard 150 metres above sea level in Montalbano.  Fermented in stsainless steel, then aged in French oak for 14 months, and a further 12 in bottle, this impressive Chianti has an elegant nose of red berries, subtle spices and smokey undertones complimented by pretty floral notes. The palate is rich yet dynamic with lots of juicy red fruits, savoury notes and a long, balanced finish showing more spice and smokey notes.

£35.00

2021 Cinquenta Red, Domaine Rogue, Applegate Valley, Oregon

Red Blend

The Cinquenta Red is a superbly knit blend of estate grown Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drinking beautifully, this wine has a complex nose of red cherry, boysenberry and minerals. Elegantly rich on the palate, this medium-full bodied red has plenty of dark fruits notes with subtle wisps of cocoa and coffee.  The finish is delicate and marked by elegance and finesse.

£32.00