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 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 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

2019/21 Sao Abrivat, Mas Blanch I Jove, Costers Del Segre

Tempranillo

This wine shows intense cherry red colours and has aromas of mature red fruits with spices such as vanilla, cinnamon and a touch of black pepper. On the palate it is a soft yet structured wine, open, balanced and warming.

£18.95

2020 5 Finques Reserva, Perelada, DO Emporda

Red Blend

The  Perelada 5 Finques Reserva is deep cherry red in the glass, with a nose brimming with red fruits and spices, some balsamic notes and a toasted background.  In the mouth it is fresh, well structured and balanced with prominent but well integrated tannins. Characterful and a pure pleasure to drink.

£19.95

2020 Astral de Chateau Puybarbe, AC Cotes de Bourg

Bordeaux Blend

The Astral de Chateau Puybarbe offers tremendous value and is packed with opulent ripe cassis and dark berry fruit, hints of spice and wafts of vanilla.  The wine is predominantly Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and small amounts of Malbec and Cabernet Franc in support.  The grapes are grown sustainably without the use of harmful pesticides in the vineyard. 

£13.95

2020 Chateau Saransot-Dupre, Listrac Medoc, Double Magnum

Bordeaux Blend

Chateau Saransot-Dupre is an excellently sited 17 hectares property that lies between Fourcas Dupré and Fourcas Hosten in Listrac.  Due to Listrac’s cooler temperatures, Merlot and Cabernet Franc are favoured over Cabernet Sauvignon to form the majority of the blend, helping them achieve optimum ripeness.  Much like Chateau Fourcas Hosten, the wines have improved year on year since 2010 and the property were put on the radar thanks to a certain Robert Parker hailing the 2010 vintage as 'classed growth quality'.  High praise indeed!

£115.00

2020 Church House Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, Matawhero

Chardonnay

The Church House Chardonnay shows a lovely pale golden colour that is crystal clear in the glass.  The enticing nose is fresh and elegant, blending Nectarine and Melon with well integrated butterscotch and toasty notes.  Full and rich on the palate, yet retaining elegance and freshness too. The finish is long, balanced and clean. 

£18.95

2020 Estela Perinetti Grand Vin, Finca Mangato, Tupungato

Red Blend

The Grand Vin is Estela Perinetti's top wine, produced from vines planted by her father in Tupungato in the 1960's.  As with all Estela's wines, the Grand Vin shows genuinely elegant fruit and seamless integration between both the varietals and oak.  This beautiful wine is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Malbec, fermented in used 500 litre barrels and aged in French oak for 16 months, 50% of which is new.  There's plenty of red and black fruit in this elegant wine, with bordeaux'esque notes of tobacco and oak.  Medium bodied and very well balanced on the long finish, this terrific red displays Estelas skill at blending and although drinking well now, will age gracefully for years to come.

£44.00

2020 Grande Reserve Rouge, Chateau Oumsiyat, Mount Lebanon

Red Blend

The Chateau Oumsiyat Grade Reserve is a blend of 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Syrah gronw n the vineyards of Mount Lebanon 1200 metres above sea level.  The big difference between day and night temperatures produces grapes with great aromatic intensity and wonderful balance.  This more'ish red wine is rich and concentrated with ripe red fruits and supportive spice.  Earthy and savoury on the palate with a long, balanced finish. 

£22.95

2020 Jaspe Rouge, Chateau Oumsiyat, Bekaa Valley

Red Blend

The Jaspe Rouge is a blend of Syrah (30%), Cinsault (20%), Cabernet (30%) and Carignan (20%) grown in the high altitude vineyards of the Bekaa Valley.  The wine has a wonderful core of red and black fruits supported by hints of spice.  Well-structured yet approachable, this modern Lebanese red has a lovely vein of freshness running through from start to finish.

£14.95

2020 Mata Los Pardos Vino de Paraje, Bodegas Peique, Bierzo

Mencia

The grapes for this wonderful Mencia come from the single vineyard (Paraje) of Mata Los Pardos. With an average age of 90 years old, the low yielding vines produce fruit of exceptional quality and complexity.  The wine shows lots of red and black fruits, notably blackberry, plum and cherry with mineral tinged herbal notes and a toasted spice character courtesy of the barrel fermentation and ageing (12 months in 500ltr French oak).  This is a wine that shows wonderful purity of  fruit, a silky texture and a fair bit of understated power to boot!

£39.95

2020 Nero d’Avola Senia, Agricola Cortese, DOC Sicilia

Nero d'Avola

The Senia Nero d'Avola is a luscious, rich and concentrated red that manages to pack a punch yet retain freshness and vitality. Concentrated dark fruits and spice mingle with eucalyptus notes and balanced acidity to give a hugely enjoyable red wine.  Made with the 'Follature Manuale' method of stirring by hand in open top fermenters (barrels) twice a day providing balance and structure without being too weighty. 

£23.95

2020 Rioja Reserva De La Familia, Luis Canas, Rioja DOCa

Tempranillo

The Rioja Reserva De La Familia by Luis Canas is a wonderful Rioja that has a beautiful ruby colour. On the nose it shows complex aromas of leather, ripe sweet fruit and herbs over a base of fine oak. The palate is potent and juicy with structure and good tenacity, leading to a complex finish that shows lots of spice and is long and persistent.

£33.00

2020 Seleccion Familiar, Bodegas Peique, DO Bierzo

Mencia

The Peique 'Seleccion Familiar' is an exceptional example of Bierzo Mencia that comes from 90 year old vines that give depth and character to this impeccable wine.

£29.95

2020 SRS Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon, Flametree, Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

The SRS Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon from Flametree is medium to full bodied in structure with a powerful palate and fine grained tannins. The nose is dis-playing berry with dark chocolate undertones. The palate also displays ele-gance and freshness, with a beautiful balance of fruit and oak flavours, the result of 14 months oak maturation.

£44.95

2020/22 S.R.S. Chardonnay, Flametree, Margaret River

Chardonnay

The Flametree SRS (Sub-Regional-Series) Chardonnay reveals classic grapefruit, white peach and dried pear fruits. This gives way to barrel ferment and sulphide complexities, providing a lovely savoury oyster shell/saline character and adding to the wines complexity and overall purity.

£42.00

2021 Amarone 3 Cru, Guerrieri Rizzardi, DOCG

Corvina

Rizzardi's Amarone Classico 3CRU is made from hand-picked grapes from the three vineyards of Calcarole, Pojega & Rovereti. After the traditional grape drying period the wine undergoes a long fermentation followed by three years maturation in oak. 

£41.00