2019 Chateau Treytins, Montagne Saint-Emilion

Merlot

Chateau Treytins are a little better known for their Lalande de Pomerol, but have been making wine in Montagne Saint Emilion since 1998.  This fruit forward and approachable claret is made with 90% Merlot with the remainder being Cabernet Franc and other varieties, and is fermented in stainless steel, followed by a long maceration and bottling after 18 months of ageing.  Fresh with elegant red fruit notes and delicate tannins.

£24.95

2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Trois Sources, La Vieille Julienne

Rhone Blend

The Les Trois Sources has a dense, inky purple hue with rich, elegant aromas of red- and black-berry fruits, including raspberry, black cherry, cassis, complemented by herbal garrigue, liquorice, and hints of pepper and earth. On the palate it is powerful yet poised, with lush fruit, fine-grained tannins, refreshing acidity, and a long, minerally-saline finish.

£78.00

2019 Clos Abella, Marco Abella, Priorat DOCa

Red Blend

We were thrilled to see that the Clos Abella picked up a Platinum Medal in the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards, making it the top Spanish wine in the competition and also featuring in the top 100 wines worldwide in the competition.

£52.00

2019 Embers Cabernet Sauvignon, Flametree, Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

The Embers Cabernet Sauvignon from Flametree has lifted aromas of violets, ripe black fruits with chocolate and cedar notes, leading to a palate bursting with flavours of  plum, blackberry and chocolate. Medium-bodied with soft fruit and a fine tannin structure, this is an impeccable Margaret river red.

£21.00

2019 Felino Chardonnay, Vina Cobos, Mendoza

Chardonnay

The Felino Chardonnay from Vina Cobos shows a youthful pale yellow colour with green tones.  The nose has complex notes of white peach, green apple, white flowers and honeysuckle, leading to a palate that shows great freshness, balance and a clean, persistent finish.

£15.95

2019 Granito Semillon, Julio Bouchon, Maule Valley

Semillon

The Granito Semillon is a micro-terroir wine from specific blocks of ancient granite soils which are more than 120 million years old. Made with old vines who's roots dig deep for nutrients, the result is an intriguing, complex white with ageing potential that could well stake a claim to Chile's finest white wine.

£34.95

2019 Grenache Gravels, Newfound Wines, California

Grenache Blend

Newfound Wines, a small family owned winery located in the Sierra Foothills was established in 2016 and is the very essence of 'New California'.  Matt and Audra were intent on intent on producing wine in the most sustainable way possible and tore out the existing vineyard that they purchased.  Amongst the mesaures they took was to enlist the help of 200 goats to graze the hillsides and to naturally compost the site, as well as creating a fire safe zone by lifting the densely forested canopy and cover cropped with a recipe of legumes, clovers and nitrogen fixing green manures.

£38.00

2019 Grifi, Avignonesi, IGT Toscana

Red Blend

The Grifi from Avignonesi is a 50/50 blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon from two vineyard sites in Montepulciano.  Both varieties marry particularly well in this powerful red with Sangiovese showing up front fruit, spice and elegance whilst the Cabernet gives backbone and tannins.  Packed with dark berry fruits with lighter hints of blueberry and plum, the nose also shows plenty of oak and spice, the palate is complex and shows great depth.  This is a wonderful wien to enjoy with pelnty of breathing now, but has the capacity to age for at least a decade.

£45.00

2019 Holdvology Vision Dry Tokaji, PDO

White Blend

The Holdvology Vision is dry yet exotic with white peach, pear and quince fruit characters on the palate.  Fermented in steel with some partial barrel ageing, this wine is beautifully textured and finishes with a touch of minerality.  Made with Furmint, Harslevelu and a touch Kabar, this is a great wine to try if you fancy something a little different without being too whacky!

£26.95

2019 MAD Dry Furmint, Tokaji

Furmint

The village of Mád is composed of many plots of small growers. Mád Wine contributes to the local community by sourcing grapes from the smallholder families whilst implementing viticulture practices developed by their highly skilled viticulturist teams. In their state of the art winery, they use modern technology with temperature-controlled fermentation and minimal intervention. They respectfully combine traditional methods with modern practices to create modern, clean, fruit-forward wines at the highest quality level through their innovative approach.

£18.95

2019 Malbec, Bodegas Sottano, Mendoza, Half Bottle

MALBEC

The Sottano Malbec is packed with ripe red fruits such as plums and raspberries, with notes of chocolate and vanilla provided by the oak. Good structure and velvety tannins give it an elegant long finish.

£6.95

2019 Malbec/Cabernet, Bodegas Staphyle, Mendoza

Red Blend

The 2019 Malbec/Cabernet, Bodegas Staphyle is packed full of dark fruits, spice and backed up by great structure.  This is definitely one to enjoy with roasted meats and is particularly good with almost anything that is cooked over coals on the barbeque.

£14.95

2019 Mont Sur Rolle Grand Cru, Dom. de Maison Blanche, Half Bt

Chasselas

This is a delicious, more'ish white made mainly from Chasselas, the grape variety which is typical to the Canton of Vaud. Yves and Antoine de Mestral like to play around with it, making wine several different styles, of which this was our favourite.  Quite classic in style for Chasselas with a lovely balance of the creamy, fruity, floral and mineral palate. Rich and complex, this is a perfect wine to sip on its own, enjoy with fish and seafood.

£16.00

2019 Pais Salvaje, Bouchon, Maule

Pais

Bouchon are 4th generation viticultutralists situated in the Maule Valley. Current incumbent Julio Bouchon and his children carry on the family tradition of creating distinctive, terroir-driven wines.  The Pais Salvaje is a wine which celebrates the native grape of Chile which up until relatively recently was considered a workhorse variety tha most wienreis were grubbing up in favout of international varities.  This fascinating wine comes from wild Pais vines which have grown unchecked with a wooded area and now requires hand harvesting on ladders, some of which are 5 meters tall.

£16.99

2019 Renaissance Chardonnay, Idun, Elgin

Chardonnay

The Idun Renaissance Chardonnay is pale gold in colour, with a nose that balances stewed fruits with candy and zesty lime. The palate is full and rich yet with a delicate touch, and the finish is well-balanced and elegant.

£24.95

2019 Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Luis Canas, DOCa Rioja, Magnum

Tempranillo

In 1970 Luis Cañas changed two hundred years of tradition and became the first winemaker in Rioja Alavesa to bottle his young wine rather than sell it in bulk. This bold move, and his continued pioneering spirit, has cemented the winery's enviable reputation as one of the most progressive in the region. Sheltered below the watchful Sierra Cantabria, the vineyards are all old, small plots on chalky-clay soils with a dedicated team of vineyard workers carrying out organic practices.

£37.95

2019 Rioja Malvasia, Bodegas Amaren, Rioja Alavesa, Magnum

Malvasia

We were utterly bowled over when we first tasted the amazing Rioja Malvasia from Bodegas Amaren.  Situated in the highest part of the Rioja region, Amaren is the premium winery of the Luis Canas stable, producing exceptional wines that are a raw expression of the weathered vineyards and old vines in the Rioja Alavesa. 

£70.00

2019 Rioja Reserva, Palacio Del Camino Real, DOCa Rioja

Tempranillo

The Palacio Camino Real Rioja's provide superb value drinking. The colour is a medium-deep garnet hinting at its age and follows on to the mature, complex nose. Aromas of dark fruits, spices, truffles, dark chocolate and fine oak are all present. On the palate this is a complex wine, with perfectly poised acidity, soft tannins and fruit character in perfect harmony.

£15.95

2019 Salice Salentino Riserva, Paolo Leo

Negroamaro

The Paolo Leo Salice Salentino Riserva is rich and full bodied, with powerful aromas of dried berries and redcurrant jelly, a hint of spice and smooth velvety textures.

£14.95

2019 Sao Expressiu, Mas Blanc i Jove, DO Costers del Segre

Red Blend

The Sao Expressiu is an intense, concentrated and complex blend of predominantly Garnatxa with Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah playing a supporting role.  Red and dark fruits mingle with balsamic notes and herbal undertones.  The palate is full and deep yet remains fresh courtesy of some lovely integrated acidity.  Although approachable after a decent decant and breathing, this terrific wine will continue to age gracefully for years to come. 

£26.00

2019 Saperavi, Tiko Estate, Kakheti

Saperavi

This wonderful Saperavi from Tiko Estate is packed with vibrant blueberry and dark plum fruits, supported by toasty oak and fine grained tannins. 

£22.95

2019 Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyus, Breitenbach, Tokaji

Furmint

The Breitenbach 6 Puttonyus Tokaji has a wonderfully deep golden colour and is very inviting.  The wine is exotic and rich with dense, complex apricot and orange marmalade fruit characters which are supported by an exotic, floral nose.  Mid-weight and finely honeyed with beautifully poised acdity and spice on the long balanced finish. 

£42.00

2019 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Avignonese, Half Bottle

Sangiovese

Founded in 1974, Avignonesi is the leading winery in the Montepulciano area of Tuscany, enjoying a sterling reputation amongst wine critics around the world.

£16.95

2019 Vintage Port, Niepoort, Douro Valley

Douro Blend

The 2019 Niepoort Vintage Port has a brilliant appearance with a dark purple rim and concentrated depth of colour. The aroma is fine and subdued with only a hint of primary dark fruits and some spice. The true potential and style of this wine really comes together on the palate with wonderful integration of dark fruits with a grainy tannic structure, pairing volume with amazing balance and elegance and an impressive finish. In conclusion, the primary fruit on the palate is appealing at this stage, but it’s the balanced tannic structure which indicates great ageing potential for the future.

£95.00