2023 Alexandrie Muscat Sec, Ch. Nadal Hainault, Cotes Catalanes

Muscat

This dry Muscat is wonderfully aromatic witha bright and fresh nose dominated by exotic fruits.  Pear, lychee and stone fruit flavours pack the lively palate alongside typical Muscat aromatics.

£16.95

2023 Barbera ‘Monte Luzzo’, Cantine Povero, 3 Litre BIB

Barbera

The Monte Luzzo Barbera is another fabulous wine from the fantastic Cantine Povero.  A wonderfully clean and pure expression of the grape with fresh cherry, plum and wild berry fruit mingled with hints of violets on the nose along with notes of spice.  The palate is beautifully rounded and fresh with an abundance of quaffable fruit.  The wine spends 6 months in oak to add texture and roundness rather than imparting oaky characteristics.

£39.00

2023 Bardolino Cuvee XV, Rizzardi, DOC Bardolino Classico

Corvina

The Cuvee XV Bardolino from Guerrieri Rizzardi is a wonderfully approachable, easy drinking red wine made with predominantly Corvina, Rondinella and a splash of Merlot.  The pretty hillside vineyards overlooking Lake Garda produce wonderfully fresh and aromatic wines with elegant red fruits and finely balanced, refreshing acidity.  This delicate red should be enjoyed within a couple of years of the vintage.

£15.95

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 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

2023 Bourgogne Cote d’Or ‘Les Parties’, Domaine Meunier

Chardonnay

Described by Gaelle Meunier as a 'Petit Puligny', the Les Parties is a delectable white burgundy that balances richness and depth with freshness and elegance.  The majority of the vines lie within Puligny itself and 50% of the wine is oaked, 30% of which is new, with the remainder fermented and raised in stainless steel.  Elegance and precision best describe this delightful wine.

£33.00

2023 Cahors ‘Coeur de Malbec’, Lionel Osmin, AOP Cahors

MALBEC

This Cahors from Lionel Osmin is very typical of Malbec from Cahors - rich, full-bodied and concentrated with a wealth of blackcurrant and dark fruits, notes of clove tinged spice and mediterranean herbs.  This is a great match to a variety of dishes, especially confit duck, coq au vin and hard cheeses.

£18.95

2023 Cannonau di Sardegna Capo Ferrato, Cantina Castiadas

Cannonau

Cantina Castiadas are new to our list and we are thrilled to be stocking their clean and fresh wines made from Sardinia's native grape varieties.  Gentle and approachable, the Capo Ferrato is fermented in stainless steel and concrete and is a herbal tinged beauty that is rounded and nicely weighted with a great balance on the finish. 

£21.00

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 Chateau La Mascaronne Rose, AC Cotes de Provence, Magnum

Cinsault

Chateau La Mascaronne have always produced good Provence Rosé but since their purchase by Michel Reybier (owner of Cos d'Estournel) in 2020, the property has been producing very, very good Provence Rosé indeed! 

£65.00

2023 Cuvee M Reserve Malbec, Pays d’Oc

MALBEC

The Cuvee M Reserve 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.

£11.75

2023 Etna Bianco, Pietradolce, DOC Etna

Carricante

The Etna Bianco from Pietradolce is made with Carricante grapes grown 800 metres above sea level on teh volcanic slopes of Mount Etna.  It is an appealing soft straw yellow colour with lovely aromatics lifting the distinct racy minerality.  This is a terrific wine to try if you like Chablis.

£26.50

2023 Geisha Dragon Del Desierto, Ver Sacrum, Los Chacayes, Uco

White Blend

The Geisha Dragon Del Desierto is an intriguing blend of mostly Viognier with some Marsanne and 10% Pedro Gimenez (Criolla Blanca as opposed to PX) that is co-fermented in a single concrete egg. Following fermentation, 90% of the wine remains 'sur lie' in the egg whilst the remaining 10% ages under flor in old barrels.  The result is a fascinating white wine that is beautifully textured yet fresh, with semi-exotic fruits such as melon and pineapple mingling with a touch of bready/yeasty complexity courtesy of the flor aged proportion.  Generous, textured and ultimately extremely drinkable, this lovely wine is one for the adventurous drinker.

£23.00

2023 Gewurztraminer, Sophie Schaal, AOP Alsace

Gewurztraminer

This Alsace Gewurztraminer from Sophie Schaal is utterly delightful.  This expressive wine shows all the typical hallmarks of the grape with lychee, rose petal and turkish delight notes, yet is is wonderfully restrained and elegant showing impeccable balance.  The palate verges on rich with plenty of tropical fruits, ginger and slight spice kept in check with perfectly poised acidity. 

£19.95

2023 Grenache Noir, Domaine Nadal Hainault, IGP Cotes Catalanes

Grenache/Garnacha

This Grenache Noir from Nadal Hainault is utterly delightful.  The pretty pale ruby colour hints at a wine that is light, but it's by no means a weed.  Softly textured in the mouth with bright red fruits and lovely balanced freshness on the finish. The eminently quaffable red wine is made with minimal intervention and no added sulphur.  It displays a beautiful lightness and delicacy and could easily take a bit of chilling down in the summer months.

£16.95

2023 Grolleau Gris, Domaine du Haut Bourg, Val du Loire

Grolleau Gris

Domaine du Haut Bourg are primarily Muscadet producers based in the Grandlieu appelation south of Nantes.  The brothers Nicholas and Herve also plant a range of other varieties includung Gamay, Sauvignon and Grolleau Gris. The proximity of the Atlantic and also the Lac du Grandlieu to the low lying vineyards allow for an early harvest which helps keep the wines spritely, fresh and characterful.  Terrifically put together, this is a great wine to try if you fancy a change from Sauvignon Blanc, melon, lychee and stone fruit with zippy, fresh acidity on the lively finish.

£13.95

2023 Harmonie Pinot Noir, Charles Frey

Pinot Noir

A light and delicate Alsace Pinot Noir with tempting red fruits such as Cherry and Strawberry and pretty floral notes on the finish.

£23.00

2023 Keya Chiaretto Di Bardolino, Rizzardi, DOC

Red Blend

The Keya Chiaretto di Bardolino from Rizzardi is a wonderful addition to our rosé selection.  With an utterly charming mix of red berry fruit, sweet blackcurrant leaf and pretty aromatics, this dry rose is impeccably balanced and has a long finish which expertly balances richness, freshness and finesse. 

£15.95

2023 Kumeu Village Pinot Gris, Kumeu

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio

The Kumeu Village Pinot Gris is an utterly delicious example of the grape.  Lively stone fruit and exotic notes on the nose and palate with a beautiful texture that adds weight without detracting from the purity and freshness of fruit.  This is lovely to drink on it's own but also a stellar match to a number of dishes, including spicy foods. 

£18.95

2023 Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay, Kumeu River

Chardonnay

The concentration and density of Mate’s Vineyard shines through in this wine even though the 2023 vintage was lighter with a moderate alcohol of 12.5%. No new oak was used in the vinification due to the lighter yields but there was a high proportion of 1 & 2 year old barrels which means the oak feel to this wine is similar to other vintages The vine age of Mate’s Vineyard, now 33 years, contributes to the inherent quality and reputation of this wine and we are confident that bottle age of up to ten years will be beneficial.

£57.00

2023 Meursault, Christian Bellang, AC Meursault

Chardonnay

Christian Bellang Meursault is a very classic style showing rich, buttery characters, toasty oak from 10 months ageing in barrel and a lovely clean, crisp finish.

£53.00

2023 Monbazillac ‘Jour de Fruit’ Domaine de l’Ancienne Cure

Semillon

The Domaine de l'Ancienne Cure Monbazillac is an aromatic and complex dessert wine that is blended from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle and is among the best of the region. It's a rich, sweet 'liquoreux' wine with aromas of dried fruit and honey. It can be drunk as an apéritif or with blue cheese or fruit desserts. Christian Roche is one of the best producers in Monbazillac. Good alternative to Sauternes, botrytis affected (Noble Rot) Semillon, and is aged in new oak. Hints of sherbet and boiled sweets with a long complex finish.

£25.00

2023 Pernand-Vergelesses, Domaine Denis

Chardonnay

£39.95

2023 Sangiovese ‘Brio’, Castello Romitorio, IGT Toscana

Sangiovese

Brio is made from Sangiovese grapes grown in the estate vineyards on the gently sloping hills of Scansano, fully expressing the freshness of this grape variety. The combination of altitude, south-westerly exposure, and rich volcanic soils in Scansano create one of Italy's most unique microclimates.  Dense ruby red in colour with fragrant floral aromas, notes of red berries and cherries, and a layer of aromatic herbs.  The medium bodied palate is refined and balanced, with well integrated savouriness and soft tannins carrying through to the long and fruity finish.

£18.95