2024 Duc De Belmonde Cabernet/Syrah, Pays D’oc

Syrah/Shiraz

The Duc de Belmond Cabernet/Syrah has a lovely deep colour in the glass. The nose shows spice, blackberry and cassis with a whiff of oak, and leads to a palate that is round, smooth and spicy.

£11.95

2024 Duc de Belmonde Malbec, Pays d’Oc

MALBEC

The Duc de Belmonde, (formerly Cuvee M) 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.

£11.95

2024 Eclat de Granite, Domaine Serol, AOP Cote Roannaise

Gamay

£23.00

2024 Etna Rosso Ciauria, Pietro Caciorgna

Nerello Mascalese

The Ciauria Etna Rosso is a flag bearer for the amazing terroir of Mount Etna.  Intended to be drunk early, this deliciously fresh example of Nerello Mascalese is open and generous with bright, upfront fruit and jucy acidity underpinned by the typical minerality of the Etna terroir. Utterly delicious and somewhat irresistible.

£22.95

2024 Follow The Line Cinsault, Duncan Savage, WO Darling

Cinsault

Duncan Savage is responisble for some of South Africa's most sought after wines.  The wines are usually made with minimal intervention from exceptional parcels of grapes and are elegant, sophisticated and above all, hugely drinkable. 

£39.99

2024 Hunting Hill Chardonnay, Kumeu River

Chardonnay

The 2024 vintage is a fantastic one for Hunting Hill. Even though the yields were low, the fruit was pristine and beautifully ripe. The aroma of 2024 Hunting Hill is quite reticent in its youth, but you can get glimpses of the typical lemon/lime blossom fragrance and a touch of flintiness. The palate is concentrated and long showing the density of the low yield. This is a fabulous Hunting Hill that will show its best with 7-8 years of bottle age.

£55.00

2024 La Baie Orientale, Lionel Osmin, IGP Comtes Tolosan

White Blend

This wonderful blend of Muscat, Muscadelle, Gewurztraminer, Viognier and Riesling from the south-west of France has to be a one of a kind.  The Baie Orientale from Lionel Osmin is a winemaking triumph, balancing aromatic complexity and freshness with aplomb.  This intriguing wine displays varietal characters of rose petal, lychee and melon alongside superbly balanced acidity, making it a an ideal match to spicier dishes. 

£16.95

2024 La Foule Chardonnay, Pays d’Oc

Chardonnay

The La Foule Chardonnay is a delicious, fruit led white wine from the Languedoc with ripe fruit, buttery notes and nicely integrated oak.  Packed with citrus, pineapple and almond tinged fruit and a tantalising creamy texture, this is a terrific value alternative to entry level white burgundy.

£13.50

2024 Lecco Roble, Bodegas Resaltes, D.O. Ribera del Duero

Tempranillo

The Lecco Roble is a juicy, approachable red from Ribera del Duero.  Made from younger (15Year Old) vines, this 100% Tempranillo spends 5 months in a mixture of French and American oak barriques.  It is a delicious expression of Ribera del Duero with a lovely balance of freshness and dark fruits with a touch of supportive oak.

£19.95

2024 Old Vine Pale Rosado, Garage Wine Company, Maule Valley

Carignan

Dark Rose or Pale Red?  When wine tastes this good you shouldn't waste time worrying about the colour!  Wild strawberries, Pomegranate and refreshing cranberry fruit dominate the nose along with subtle herbal notes.  The palate is textured yet fresh with a lovely balance of fruit and freshness that finishes on crunchy red berries.

£21.00

2024 Pinot Noir, Domaine la Colombette, IGP Pays l’Herault

Pinot Noir

This light to medium-bodied Pinot Noir from Domaine la Colombette is an utterly delicious raspberry and strawberry stashed red wine which over delivers on quality for the price. 

£13.95

2024 Pouilly Fuisse, Dom. Christelle Greffet

Chardonnay

Domaine Christelle Greffet is a small, traditional estate situated in Solutre-Pouilly and is worked by hand by the 4th generation.  This beautiful Pouilly Fuisse sees a traditional fermentation and ageing in oak Tuns.  The oak imparts texture as opposed to inherently oaky characteristics, resulting in a wonderful Burgundy with some depth and richness alongside the flinty freshness and notes of honey. 

£26.95

2024 Puligny Montrachet ‘Les Boudrieres’, Domaine Belleville

Chardonnay

The 'Les Boudrieres' Puligny Montrachet is wonderfully elegant and precise, showing great depth and complexity from the old vines situated on the clay/limestone terroirs.  This terrific wine has an expressive bouquet of hawthorn and hazlenut intermingled with green apple and ripe citrus fruit notes, which lead to butter and croissant as the wine opens up.  The complex palate is impeccably balanced with well-integrated oak from 16 months in barrel.  The classy finish is long and elegant.  Enjoy this superb wine for up to 8 years from vintage. 

£84.00

2024 Saperavi Red Georgia, Kakheti

Saperavi

Georgia is considered to be the ‘cradle of wine', as 8,000 year-old indigenous Rkatsiteli grape seeds have been found in clay vessels. Vachnadziani was established in 1953and is one of the oldest wineries in Georgia. With over 1,000 hectares of vineyard, covering the Kakheti region in eastern Georgia and the Imereti, Racha and Lechkhumi regions in western Georgia, Vachnadziani cultivates 25 vine varieties - the majority of which are indigenous. Theirexciting and dynamic range reveals all the charm of this historic winemaking land.

£13.95

2024 Serbal Petit Verdot, Atamisque, Tupungato

Petit Verdot

The Serbal Petit Verdot is a wonderful example of the grape that manages to effortlessly balance power and elegance.  Lots of red and dark fruits mingle on the palate with graphite and spice, finishing with firm yet well-balanced tannins.    

£17.95

2024 Sherborne Castle Rose, Dorset

Red Blend

A delightfully crisp and refreshing rose made from a blend of Seyval Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Rondo.

£17.95

2024 Taringi Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Sauvignon Blanc

Packed with all the usual aromatics and tropical fruit one would expect from a Kiwi Sauv, this cracking little wine is great value.  Zingy citrus and exotic guava and passion fruit leap from the glass, with notes of gooseberry.  The lively palate is dry and refreshing, making this a great aperitif.

£10.95

2024 Terras de Compostela Albarino, DO Rias Baixas

Albarino/Alvarinho

This superb Albarino comes form a small 4.5 hectare property set in Val do Salnes in the heart of Rias Baixas.  All work is carried out by hand giving a wine with character, concentration and a true sense of place.  This elegant Albarino has the typical minerality one would expect alongside delicate stone fruit and citrus notes.  The finish is clean, crisp and dry with loveley texture courtesy of ageing on fine lees. 

£19.95

2024 Tierhoek Chardonnay, W.O. Piekenierskloof

Chardonnay

The 2024 Tierhoek Chardonnay is made in collaboration with Hamilton Russell winemaker Emul Ross and is the first non Hamilton Russell wine to be made in the cellars (we think).  Produced from 20 year old vines that are starting to show their true potential, this fabulous Chardonnay is fermented in a mixture of seasoned French oak and terracotta eggs, before being transferred into barrel and amphora for ageing.  

£26.95

2024 Trastullo Primitivo, IGT Puglia

Primitivo

The Trastullo Primitivo is a wonderful example of this luscious grape variety.  Packed with blackberry and cherry fruit that is given a little extra depth courtesy of the use of a small amount of dried grapes from a secondary harvest.  The result is a beautifully balanced wine which is full and rich yet approachable and hugely enjoyable.

£14.95

2024 Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, Amoterra, DOC

Trebbiano

Crisp, fresh and wonderfully approachable, this certified Organic Trebbiano from the beautiful Abruzzo region of Italy is a terrific new find for us.  Bright and concentrated with citrus tinged floral aromas on the nose leading to a well-balanced palate packed with pear and apple fruit and a faint saline edge to the finish.  Thirst quenching and more'ish, this provides terrific year round drinking and is an especially good match to shellfish.

£12.95

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.

£17.95

2024 Vermentino di Sardegna Notteri, Cantina Castiadas

Vermentino

The Notteri is a terrific example of Vermentino di Sardegna. Made with free run juice that is fermented at cool temperatures before resting on it's fine lees for 60 days.  The result is a wine which shows an intense nose that is fresh with stone fruit and floral notes.  The palate is soft and dry with more intensity and finishing on a pleasing bitter note.  This elegant white is a terrific wine to be enjoyed with seafood, especially shellfish, and lighter mediterranean starters.   

£25.00

2024 Villa Plage Blanche, Lionel Osmin, IGP Cotes de Gascogne

White Blend

The Villa Plage Blanche is a wonderfully versatile white blend of Colombard, Gros Manseng and Sauvignon Blanc that is refreshingly light in alcohol and super fresh.  Delicate yet with a distinct complexity with hints of citrus and tropical fruits and perky acidity.  Delicious as an aperitif or with a variety of lighter salad dishes. 

£13.95