2019 ‘The Mutt’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Hoopes Vineyard

Cabernet Sauvignon

The aromas are rich and inviting with juicy blackberry, violet, and anise lending layered complexity. The mid-palate is full and plummy with a touch of toasted oak. This structured yet smooth wine finishes with hints of cola and vanilla.

£26.95

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 Scylla Old Vine Red Blend, Birichino, California

Red Blend

The Scylla California Red Blend is made with fruit sourced from cool climate, old vine vineyards near Lodi, many of which are family owned and over 100 years old.  78% Carignan with 15% Grenache and 7% Mouvedre, fermented with natural yeasts and pressed into old barrels which give texture rather than prominent oaky characters.  The wine is then bottled unfined and unfiltered. 

£28.95

2020 Monkey Jacket Red Blend, Cruse Wine Co. North Coast

Red Blend

The Monkey Jacket Red epitomises what the Cruse wine company are all about - producing characterful, individual wines that are a joy to drink.  This cracker of a red is a blend of predominantly Valdiguie with support from Carignan, Petite Sirah and other varieties, all from vineyards at least 50 years old.  The wine itself has a juicy mix of red (Strawberry and Raspberry), and dark cherry and Bramble fruits alongside bright herbal notes and hints of leather and black olive.  Open and fresh, this lovely wine can be enjoyed chilled in the warmer months or popped open in the depths of winter - either way, it's guaranteed to brighten your day! 

£28.95

2020 Pavette Pinot Noir, California

Pinot Noir

Great value Pinot Noir isn't usually associated with California so we were over the moon to discover this beauty from Pavette in Napa.  This is a wonderfully easy drinking Pinot with ripe red cranberry, raspberry and cherry fruits, a touch of smokiness and lovely creamy texture.  Ageing takes place in a mixture of stainless steel (80%) and French oak (20%) for 10 months prior to bottling.

£18.95

2020 The Introvert Cabernet Sauvignon, Precision Wine Company

Cabernet Sauvignon

The Introvert Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a luscious, rich red wine with blackcurrant, cassis and eucalyptus notes alongside side hints of chocolate.  Soft, rounded tannins complete the package of this immensely appealing and easy to drink Cabernet.  The addition of 15% Petite Sirah adds a little complexity and interest to this well-balanced Californian Cabernet.

£17.95

2020 The Introvert Chardonnay, Precision Wine Co. California

Chardonnay

The Introvert Chardonnay is made with a mix of Russian River (60%) and Napa Valley (40%) grapes.  The wine goes through full malolactic fermentation and sees up to 30% new oak, the remainder being a mix of old and neutral barrels.  The result is an incredibly easy drinking Chardonnay that is creamy and rounded with ripe stone fruit characters and balanced fresh acidity. 

£16.95

2021 Lioco Mendocino Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

The Lioco Mendocino Pinot Noir is made up of grapes from different vineyard sites in Mendocino.  The vintage was characterised by drought resulting in concentrated grapes that packed bold fruit.  Notes of black raspberry and violet mingle with fresher red fruits and wild coastal berries.  Exuberant, open and a pure joy to drink, this delicious Pinot Noir is fermented in open top fermenters, with 10% whole bunch clusters, and regular punch downs over two weeks.  Following fermentation the wine is then aged in a mixture of Neutral French oak and steel for 8 months. 

£34.00

2021 Pavette Zinfandel, California

Zinfandel

The Pavette Zinfandel offers tremendous value and is exactly what you want from a Zin, being rich and rounded with plenty of dark fruits, chocolate and raisins on the nose and palate. 

£21.00

2022 Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon, California

Cabernet Sauvignon

The Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon is a big and bold red jam packed with rich, dark berry fruit that mingles with subtle eucaplyptus, vanilla and chocolate notes.  Chunky, yet soft and approachable this is a fabulous wine to match with roasted meats and BBQ's 

£17.95

2022 Avalon Zinfandel, California

Zinfandel

Dark berry and spicy notes entice the nose, while ripe plum, blackberry and a touch of blueberry flavors entertain the taste buds. Juicy and structured, this is well balanced and has a long, velvety finish.

£17.95

2022 Essensia Orange Blossom Muscat

Muscat

Quady's Essensia Orange Blossom Muscat combines the traditionally intense and sweet aromatics of Orange Muscat with soft spiciness. The perfect accompaniment to dessert.

£14.95

2022 North Coast Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn

Sauvignon Blanc

The Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc is fermented and aged in a mix of Stainless Steel and Oak, and sees 5 months ageing on lees for added depth and complexity.  Vibrant yet rich, this tropical fruit laced Sauvignon also contains a small percentage of Semillon adding body and texture and a distinct citrus edge as well as silkiness on the complex finish.

£35.00

2022 Saini Vineyard Chenin Blanc, Leo Steen

Chenin Blanc

This utterly delicious Chenin Blanc from Leo Steen deftly balances weight and richness with delicacy and drinkability.  Varietally precise with crisp green apple, pear and citrus fruit and hints of honeyed richness, this wonderful food wine is so enjoyable now, but will continue to provide drinking pleasure for years to come. 

£30.00

2022 Scheid District 7 Chardonnay, Monterey, California

Chardonnay

Superb value, the Scheid District 7 Chardonnay comes from a vineyard at Greenfeld where the morning fog lingers to protect the vines from the heat of the sun. The aromas are fresh and extroverted with notes of yellow apple, pear and citrus, enhanced by hints of coconut, vanilla and toasty oak. The medium-bodied palate is soft and balanced with bright fruit, hints of butter and a lingering subtle oak finish.

£16.95