2022 Durif, A Growers Touch, Mino And Co, Riverina

Durif

The Growers Touch Durif by Mino And Co reveals a nose that is bursting with sweet berry fruits such as Mulberry and Blueberry backed up by vanillin tinged oak and coconut with hints of spice. The palate is typical Durif showing a complex mix of dark fruits and mulberry. The oak comes to the for on the finish to tie the lot together and compliments the tannin structure so typical of the variety.

£11.95

2022 Felino Cabernet Sauvignon, Vina Cobos, Mendoza

Cabernet Sauvignon

The Vina Cobos Felino Cabernet Sauvignon is a deep ruby red in the glass. The expressive nose bursts with aromas of forest fruits complemented by spicy notes. The palate is round and concentrated, supported by firm tannins that indicate maturity and balance.

£19.95

2022 Godello, Bodegas Adria, DO Bierzo

Godello

This wonderful Godello from Bodegas Adria is a bright pale yellow colour with intense greenish flashes. The complex nose shows aromas of apple, lemon and grapefruit, with a very fine and delicate floral background. The acidity is keen and fresh yet perfectly balanced with a fruity sweetness on the finish. 

£14.50

2022 Gonzo Combat Rouge, Vandal Wine Company

Red Blend

The Gonzo Combat Rouge is a rather unusual field blend of Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and Viognier which are co-fermented with whole bunch fermentation.  The results is a beautifully supple yet plush and ripe red wine with sweet, spicy raspberry and cherry fruit. We've found it drinks best slightly chilled on a warm evening.

£22.00

2022 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

2022 Grenache Noir, Kloovenburg, Swartland

Grenache/Garnacha

The Kloovenburg Grenache Noir has aromas of dark cherries, pomegranate and dried herbs. The palate is medium-bodied, shows good structure and fruit purity. Pairs well with leaner meats dishes like lamb, venison and turkey.

£21.95

2022 Gruner Veltliner Fels Am, Anton Waldschutz

Gruner Veltliner

The Fels Am from Anton Waldschutz is a fuller expression of Gruner Veltliner with some added depth and texture due to 6 months ageing on lees.  There's so much to excite here, with a nose of exotic fruits, spice and dried herbs.  The palate is full, round and rich yet doesn't lack any of the spiciness one would expect from the grape.  This is delicious now but could age gracefully for years to come.

£24.00

2022 Judas Malbec, Bodegas Sottano, Magnum

MALBEC

The Sottano Judas Malbec is a powerful red wine with an intense deep red/black in the glass with violet hints.  The nose and palate are complex with plum, blueberry and dark cherry fruits, well-integrated oak and notes of vanilla, spice and tobacco.

£105.00

2022 Lirac Rouge Cuvee Elie, Domaine La Loyanne

Rhone Blend

This relatively young family owned Domaine was created in 2001 by vignerons with 4 generations of vinegrowing and winemaking expertise under their belts.  They own some seriously old vines in superb sites in the Southern Rhone on a mixture of soils of red sand, clay and the classic 'Galet' pebbles associated with Chateauneuf du Pape.  As a result, their wines posess a wonderful depth and concentration.

£21.95

2022 Lomond Estate Syrah, Cape Agulhas

Syrah/Shiraz

The Lomond Syrah is a deliciously plush, well-rounded Syrah that shows plenty of violet-scented blackberry fruit with spicy notes of white pepper. Terrific value!

£19.95

2022 Malbec, Achaval Ferrer, Mendoza

MALBEC

The Achaval Ferrer Malbec is quite simply a wonderful expression of the grape variety.  Bold yet retaining amazing freshness and purity, this delicious red wine shows wonderful aromatics of blackberry, violets and plums.  The palate is fresh and rounded with impeccable fruit leading to a wonderfully balanced finish. 

£25.95

2022 Malbec, Bodegas Sottano, Mendoza

MALBEC

This lovely Malbec from Bodegas Sottano 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.

£13.95

2022 Mont-Sur-Rolle Grand Cru, Maison Blanche, AOC La Cote

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.

£26.95

2022 Morgon Cote du Py, Domaine Grange Cochard

Gamay

The Morgon Cote du Py is a wonderful example of hand crafted Cru Beaujolais from the prestigious Cote du Py plateau.  Made with organically grown, hand harvested grapes from a mixture of Granite and blue stone soils, the wine is made in the traditional semi-carbonic method with 2/3rds of the bunches being de-stemmed and 1/3rd left whole.  The wine is matured in a mixture of cask and old barrels and bottled with minimal sulphur without fining.  The result is a wonderfully complex wine that is expressive yet elegant and finely balanced.  Dark fruits and kirsch like characters mingle with dried herbs, liquorice and mineral undertones along with finely poised acidity which helps the wine remain focussed.  Delicious in it's youth, the Cote du Py also shows great ageing potential in the medium term and will continue to develop in complexity.

£23.00

2022 Moulin-A-Vent, Domaine du Granit, Franck Bessone

Gamay

Classic Moulin, with violets and rich dark fruit on the nose. On the palate, plenty of crunchy brambly fruit, excellent structure and a hint of spice. Good with game and red meats.

£26.95

2022 Nebbiolo d’Alba Superiore Sterma, La Bioca, DOCG

Nebbiolo

The Nebbiolo d'Alba Superiore Sterma comes from a single vineyard that just missed out on being classified as Barolo in the original classification as it was deemed too cool. The wine is therefore terrific value, giving the character of Barolo for a fraction of the price.

£22.95

2022 Qupe Syrah, Santa Barbara County

Syrah/Shiraz

The fabulous Qupe Syrah is a wonderfully expressive wine showing a gorgeous purple colour in the glass.  The inviting nose balances sweet blackberry, raspberry and cherry with more savoury, leather notes and white pepper.  The fruit flavours on the nose carry through to a luscious palate that is juicy and fresh with spicy notes and a superbly balanced finish.  The wine spends 18 months in used French Oak.  This is a very appealing red that is especially good for Autumn drinking and to accompany game dishes.

£28.95

2022 Resonance Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

This beautiful wine is a blend of three prime vineyards in the Willamette Valley.  Packed with red fruits and touches of spice and wood on the generous, silky palate, this is a wonderful example of classic winemaking meeting superb quality fruit.

£38.00

2022 Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Luis Canas

Tempranillo

The Luis Canas Rioja Crianza is a lovely ruby red colour and shows a clean nose with notes of balsamic and fine nuances of redcurrants, strawberries and raspberries with clean oak. Smooth, fruit and spice flavours with toasted oak, velvety cherry fruit and a slight hint of liquorice. Lasting rich fruit flavours with smooth round tannins. Complex and structured. A pleasant finish with red fruits and hints of eucalyptus.

£21.00

2022 Rioja Crianza, Palacio Camino Real, DOCa Rioja

Tempranillo

The colour is a deep, dark and velvety red cherry, with a complex nose showing aromas of ripe dark fruits mixed with coffee, vanilla, balsamic and woody notes. On the palate it is a typically smooth and fruity wine with gentle tannins. Great persistence and structure make it extremely enjoyable and easy to drink.

£13.95

2022 Risueno Rosado, Abel Mendoza, DOCa Rioja

Red Blend

This beautiful rosé is fresh and savoury, with plenty of fruit character, flora, some dried herbs from the Garnacha Blanca and a sweet touch.  The finish shows beautiful structure and elegant tannins.  As will all Abel Mendoza's wines, this classy rose shows best with food, so don't be put off by the colour, grab yourself some Oysters or other seafood and get stuck in!

£25.95

2022 Romans Bay S.M.V., Lomond Estate, WO Cape South Coast

Red Blend

An elegant blend offering notes of juicy red fruits with spice, floral, black fruits and a whiff of smoky complexity. Savoury tones on the palate mingle with dark chocolate and a touch of spice, though to a long, harmonious finish.

£14.95

2022 Rully La Cree, Domaine Belleville

Chardonnay

Domaine Belleville was created in Rully at the beginning of the 20th century and has 22 hectares of vineyards spread throughout Burgundy.  They produce an impeccable range of wines which have a true sense of place and provide delicious drinking.

£39.00

2022 Sao Blanc, Mas Blanch i Jove, DO Costers del Segre

White Blend

The Sao Blanc is a well-knit, age worthy blend of 90% Macabeo and 10% Garnatxa Blanca.  Immediately bright and perky in the glass with a wonderfully textured palate courtesy of 6 months in oak.  This terrific wine is open and fresh with great purity of fruit and smoky hints and although showing nicely in it's youth it will continue to evolve for several years and gain in complexity. 

£21.00