2023 Olbieta Negre Marco Abella, Catalunya

Grenache/Garnacha

The Olbieta Negre Marco Abella wine produces aromas of strawberry, blackberry and violet with fennel and spices. Smooth, fresh and velvety on the palate with a little bit of structure coming from ageing in French oak for three months.

£16.95

2023 Otskhanaruri Sapere Qvevri, Caucasus

Otskhanuri Sapere

£27.50

2023 Pinot Bianco Penon, Nals Margreid, DOC Alto Adige

Pinot Blanc

The Pinot Bianco grapes for the Penon tend to be small and concentrated, having ripened late in the high altitudes of the warm town of Penon. This wine has a fresh structure and elegant acidity, with concentrated aromas of apple, citrus and ripe pineapple.

£22.95

2023 Pinot Noir Reserva, Ventisquero, Casablanca Valley

Pinot Noir

The Ventisquero 'Soul of the Andes' Pinot Noir Reserva is a terrific value, fruit led Pinot from the Casablanca Valley in Chile.  This lovely wine has a bright cherry and ruby red colour in the glass, a vibrant nose of strawberry, vanilla and touches of spice. The palate is generous and rounded, showing cherry and stawberry fruit, a soft, silky texture and nicely balanced acidity on the finish.  Easy and approachable, this is a great value Pinot Noir that won't break the bank.

£12.95

2023 Pinot Noir, Moorooduc, Mornington Peninsular

Pinot Noir

Established in 1982 by Richard and Jill McIntyre, Moorooduc is a small, family run wine business that has built an enviable reputation for complex and food friendly wines.

£29.95

2023 Quimerino Blanco, Achaval Ferrer, Mendoza

Sauvignon Blanc

The Quimerino Blanco is a blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc with the remaining 10% made up of Marsanne and Roussanne, fermented seperately at low temperatures in stainless steel. The result is a wonderfully elegant and fresh white wine that is packed with zesty, fresh fruit courtesy of the Sauvignon with a savoury edge coming from the Roussanne and Marsanne.  Really delicious and something a little different from this first class producer.  

£24.95

2023 Regiones Cabernet Franc, Zuccardi, Uco Valley

Cabernet Franc

This is a wonderfully rich and luscious Cabernet Franc from Zuccardi's high altitude vineyards in the Uco Valley.  Bright red and dark fruits, firm tannins and keen acidity on the long finish.

£19.95

2023 Riesling Ried Anzenthal, Waldschutz, Wagram

Riesling

Wow, the Ried Anzenthal is a fabulous example of single vineyard Austrian Riesling.  The complex nose is clean and fresh with peach and exotic fruits mingled with hints of honey and blossom.  The palate is complex too with concentrated lime zest and more peach fruit along with distinct minerality.  The finish rich and long yet surprisingly zesty and fresh.  Drinking beautifully now, this tremendous wine has a long life ahead of it and will reward cellaring for at least a decade or maybe even two!

£26.95

2023 Riesling Sekt Trocken, Hanewald-Schwerdt, Pfalz

Riesling

The Hanewald-Schwerdt Riesling Sekt Trocken has a steely lemon tinged nose with red apple and peach underpinned by zesty lime acidity, resulting in a lovely refreshing style.  This is by no means bone dry though, and with 23grams of residual sugar this a fruitier style that is a great alternative to Prosecco for those looking for something a little different.

£21.00

2023 Rioja Graciano, Finca Manzanos, DOCa Rioja

Graciano

The Finca Manzanos Graciano Rioja is packed with youthful charm.  The bright, cherry red colour entices you to a palate loaded with silky dark and red fruits with subtle hints of vanilla from 6 months ageing in oak (70% French/30% American).  The finish is impeccably balanced with beautiful freshness and well-integrated oak. 

£14.95

2023 Rioja Orientale Rosado, Real Agrado, DOCa Rioja

Red Blend

The Real Agrado Rioja Rosado is made from a blend of 75% Garnacha and 25% Viura, made in the Saignee method.  The inviting nose of watermelon and strawberry with floral notes leads to a wonderfully rounded yet fresh palate that balances vibrant fruti and a soft, creamy texture.  The finish is well-balanced, clean and refreshing making you want to go back for more.

£15.95

2023 Rully Rouge Chaponniere, Domaine Belleville

Pinot Noir

The Rully Rouge Chaponniere from Belleville is such a pretty wine, showing lovely fresh strawberry and raspberry fruit on the nose, followed by smoky secondary aromas.  Fruit forward and delicate on the palate, there is a satisfying complexity with good ageing potential.

£37.00

2023 Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon, Flametree, Margaret River

White Blend

The Flametree Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blend is a delicious example of this Bordeaux style white blend.  Elegant citrus and stone fruit sit merrily alongside more exotic fruit notes such as lychee.  The maritime influence is clear in the fresh, zippy finish.  This wine is delicious now but will continue to evolve happily in bottle for a while yet.

£21.00

2023 Schiava Sonntaler, Kurtatsch Kellerei, DOC Sudtirol

Schiava

Kurtatsch Kellerei Cantina is a medium sized co-operative with 190 members working 190 hectares in Alto Adige DOC in North East Italy that has been in existence for over a 100 years. The Schiava Sonntaler vines are between 60 and 90 years old with low yields but excellent quality fruit.

£26.95

2023 Single Vineyard Chardonnay, Matawhero, Gisborne

Chardonnay

The delicious Single Vineyard Chardonnay from Matawhero is unoaked but goes through full malolactic fermentation giving a rounded, nutty style of white that is full yet fresh and fruit forward.  The nose shows tantalising notes of Melon, stonefruit and butterscotch which leads to a palate of peaches and cream with a lovely nutty character on the finish. 

£16.95

2023 Te Quiero Red Organic Field Blend, Tierra de Castilla

Tempranillo

The Te Quiero Red Field blend is a great value everyday red wine showing a deep intense purple colour.  Rich ripe, spiced and brambly fruit come to the fore on the pure and mouthfilling palate.  Tannins are rounded on the fresh, lively finish.

£11.50

2023 Terre de Zeus Malagousia, Navitas Winery, PGI Pieria

Malagousia

The Terre de Zeus Malagousia is a wonderful example of classy, modern Greek winemaking.  Certified Organic, this enticing white wine comes from a 16 hectare, family owned vineyard that sits between 100 and 400 metres above sea level on the slopes of Mount Olympus in Macedonia.  Refreshing and juicy, this dry white has notes of peach and nectarine with crisp citrus tinged, and slightly saline acidity.  There's also a lovely vein of minerality running through the wine that keeps it focussed. 

£24.95

2023 The Age of Grace Viognier, Lismore Estate, Cape South Coast

Viognier

The Age of Grace Viognier is a beautifully balanced, barrel fermented white wine from the cool climate vineyards of the Cape South Coast.  Gentle, whole bunch pressing and slow extraction helps maintain the character and quality of the juice.  The wine is settled for 48 hours before 70% being racked into seasoned 225 litre French Oak barrels, the remainder into concrete egg for fermentation and ageing 10 months. 

£31.00

2023 The Chocolate Block, Boekenhoutskloof, Franschhoek

Red Blend

The Chocolate Block is produced at Franschhoek's most famous address and is a dense, dark rich, powerful wine that enjoys cult status.  An abundance of complex dark fruits and a smooth oaky mouthfeel make this one of South Africa's most enjoyable wines. 

£25.95

2023 The Tin Mine White, Zevenwacht, Stellenbosch

Chenin Blanc

The Zevenwacht Tin Mine White is a stunning blend of Chenin, Chardonnay, Roussanne, Viognier and Semillon, coming from vineyards planted on decomposed granite soils which lie between 200 and 350m above sea level.  Ageing in 500 litre French oak barrels helps add to the wonderful texture without detracting from the impeccably integrated exotic, spicey fruit and lively yet balanced acidity.

£15.95

2023 Tuffeau Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature, Domaine Plou, VDF

Chardonnay

The Tuffeau Blanc de Blancs is beautifully refreshing and crisp.  Gently sparkling with fine and delicate bubbles, this lovely 'all day' wine is packed with zesty green apple and citrus fruit from start to elegant finish. Perfect for whiling away a sunny afternoon or simply popping to cheer yourself up after a dull day!

£17.95

2023 Uovo Cabernet/Nebbiolo, Larry Cherubino, Frankland River

Red Blend

Here's something you don't come across everyday...a Nebbiolo/Cabernet blend that is fermented and aged in concrete egg.  The choice of fermentation vessel aids circulation during teh ferment which imparts depth, volume and texture to the resultant wine.  This fabulous wine not only has a cool, egg-shaped label, but drinks beautifully - showing bright acidity and a lovely balance between sweet blackcurrant fruit and something altogether more savoury and herbal. The finish is clean and multi-layered.

£24.95

2023 V(i) W(a), Ecker Eckhof, Wagram

Viognier

The Ecker Eckhof V(i) W(a) is a deliciously restrained and elegant white made from Viognier.  The varietal characteristics are all here, yet quite subtle, with peach and stone fruit, fragrant aromatics and a lovely rounded texture. 

£26.50

2023 Villa Wolf Pinot Noir, Pfalz

Pinot Noir

The Villa Wolf Pinot Noir is warm and medium-bodied, with a firm acid structure. Its bright black cherry fruit is juicy, ripe, and forward, with a spicy mid-palate and lingering finish. A minimum of twelve months of ageing in used French oak barriques gives the wine a smoky depth and a nice touch of earthy tannins. It’s an excellent, approachable red wine for everyday dining.

£13.95