Almaraz Tempranillo 2019
Last few bottles of Almaraz Tempranillo from Bodegas del Medievo in Rioja, are now offered as a bin end offer. A spicy, very lightly oaked Rioja, it has berry fruit aromas coupled with a touch of vanilla oak and a juicy berry fruit, firm and palate. Made from 90% young tempranillo grapes from the 2019 vintages and 10% of Tempranillo grapes from Medievo Crianza 2017 vintage, the latter have spent 12 months in oak … Read More
Dominio de Punctum Sauvignon Blanc 2020 (Organic)
Dominio de Punctum Sauvignon Blanc joins our list this year! It has a subtle, gentle aromas of pear and stone fruit with hints of newly-cut grass, which lead seamlessly into pear fruit, with a touch of nectarine, litchi and light citrus. A Sauvignon Blanc which has the characteristics of a Loire Sauvignon Blanc, with refreshing acidity and mineral hints. It has a long, smooth finish. This is a surprisingly subtle, dry, refined Sauvignon Blanc … Read More
Casa Defra Pinot Blush 2021
** Currently out of stock; new stock arriving soon” Casa Defra Pinot Blush is a delightful, light Rosé wine which is perfect for the summer. We have introduced this Italian blush wine, to our portfolio to provide more variety in our Rosé choices. All our Rosés are quality wines and mostly dry in style. This wine has delicate yet lively aromas of fresh raspberries and strawberry which follow through to the flavours. Casa Defra … Read More
Finca Manzanos Tempranillo 2020
Finca Manzanos Tempranillo is a lightly oaked Rioja made mainly from Tempranillo. It has aromas of ripe black and red fruits, spices, liquorice and chocolate. A nicely fruity and well-balanced youthful red which has many of the hallmarks of classic Rioja. After slow fermentation in stainless steel, the wine is then aged in French and American oak barrels mostly 2nd and 3rd year use, with just 10% new American oak barrels to provide the … Read More
La Multa 2019
A smooth, concentrated and exuberant red with a huge berry fruit nose and palate, El Escoces Volante La Multa has character, lots of spicy well balanced damson/plum fruit and a sweet oak finish. It has scored very highly for a wine of this price, in Decanter (89 points), David Williams has identified La Multa as a star wine in his Decanter Magazine article March 2020 “Around Spain in 10 Garnachas.” La Multa is made … Read More
Dominio de Punctum Rosado 2021 (Organic)
Dominio de Punctum Rosado is an attractive, refined blush rosado from made from organic grapes. It has intense aromas of strawberries, raspberries and hints of redcurrant. This new vintage has vibrant strawberry fruit, with raspberry and blueberries in the background. We are thrilled with this fresh, dry, fruity and smooth Rosé with excellent balance. Although very pale in colour it has terrific, full flavours and an excellent prolonged taste. This is a consistently delicious … Read More
Dominio de Punctum Viognier 2021 (Organic)
Dominio de Punctum Viognier has peach and apricot aromas with slightly nutty and floral notes which invite you to taste. The palate is packed with intense peach, nectarine and tropical fruit flavours with a light citrus uplift which balances the full, complex flavours with a touch of zestiness. If you enjoy Picpoul de Pinet, you should try this wine as it has a similar flavour spectrum. We are thrilled with the latest vintage of … Read More
Bodegas y Viñedos Merayo Mencía 2020
Merayo Mencía is an inviting young red made from the lovely Mencia grape with aromas of violets, cherries, blueberries and mushroom hints. It has a smooth, cherry fruit and spice palate with smooth tannins. It has been described as the Pinot Noir of Spain, and it has similar characteristics of fresh, refined fruit, smoothness and light structure. This is something different and very distinctive in character from the widely planted Tempranillo grape found in … Read More
Gatito Loco 2020 (Organic)
Gatito Loco Rioja is bursting with fruit. With it’s eye-catching label depicting a Gatito Loco (literally meaning a crazy kitten), it is a young, yet full flavoured Rioja and is strikingly different. This wine has fresh, bright aromas of red and black fruits with a wonderful fresh character. Blackberry and red fruit flavours with supporting nuances of balsam, liquorice and chocolate. This is a young, un-oaked Rioja but quite complex wine and it stands … Read More
Dominio de Punctum Graciano/Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (Organic)
Dominio de Punctum Graciano/Cabernet Sauvignon Roble from this outstanding organic and biodynamic Estate, joined our portfolio last year. It has striking aromas of deep, dark cherry and blackcurrant, laced with a touch of leather, almonds and vanilla oak. This is followed by intense, cherry and black-fruit flavours with almond hints. The Graciano grape gives this wine the predominant cherry, almond flavours and the Cabernet Sauvignon provides black fruits and great structure, Dominio de Punctum … Read More
Dominio de Punctum Tempranillo Roble 2020 (Organic)
Dominio de Punctum Tempranillo Roble has appealing aromas of pure blackcurrant and cherry fruit with hints of spice and vanilla oak; intense flavours of juicy black fruit follow on from the aromas, coupled with well-judged vanilla oak and a touch of pepper and spice. Made from organic and biodynamically grown grapes, this is a stylish, characterful, savoury red wine with good structure and smooth tannins. it has a lovely balance and very good length. … Read More
a’Becketts Rams Cliff Rosé 2018
a’Becketts Rams Cliff Rosé has an attractive light salmon colour and wild strawberry aromas. From the warm 2018 vintage, this English rosé is a testament to how cool climate wines continue to develop and improve. There are fresh and full wild strawberry and raspberry fruit flavours and the wine is elegant and well balanced. it makes a perfect aperitif at just 11% abv. If you are looking for a light in alcohol wine, this … Read More
Extreme Vineyards Bonfire Hill Red 2018
Bonfire Hill Red is a blend of grapes from Extreme Vineyards produces an attractive Syrah based, juicy red wine. Spicy summer fruit aromas lead you into an appealing palate of ripe blackcurrant and blueberry fruit with a touch of spice and sweet tannins. Bonfire Hill Red is a rich and opulent red, but it has a smoothness which makes it very approachable. With well integrated ripe, and slightly creamy, sweet tannins this is a … Read More
Iona Sophie te’Blanche Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Sophie te’Blanche Sauvignon Blanc is a fresh, dry white wine with subtle tropical fruits, gooseberry and lime aromas. It has refreshing, smooth flavours of green apples and a nice texture with a hint of minerality, from its three months on its lees. Sophie te’Blanche is the nickname given by the local workers, who can’t pronounce Sauvignon Blanc; the grapes are grown by growers in Elgin and the Cape South Coast, so hence Sophie te’Blanche … Read More
Care Garnacha Nativa 2019/20
Care Garnacha Nativa has fresh, powerful aromas of blackberry and blackcurrant fruits with spice, mocha and date hints. There is an abundance of ripe black fruit, spice and date flavours with almond, liquorice and toasty oak hints. This is a fresh, elegant and complex red with soft, ripe tannins and a well balanced fruity structure. There are also hints of dark cherries and coffee beans and it has excellent length and depth of flavours; … Read More
Emilio Moro Finca Resalso 2020
Finca Resalso is a great find from Ribera del Duero. It has expressive, rich blackberry and blackcurrant aromas with a hint of spice and subtle oak. These black fruit flavours combine with mellow tannins and a lovely savoury texture to provide a fine, well-balanced, textured red with the notable finesse of a wine from Ribera del Duero. It has structure and some complexity gained from its malolactic fermentation and ageing for 4 months in … Read More
Wairau River Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Wairau River Reserve Sauvignon is a classy, full, yet restrained New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc in the Sancerre style, which comes from Phil and Chris Rose beautiful vineyards in Rapaura, Marlborough. What makes this Sauvignon Blanc stand out is its complexity, with nettles and blackcurrant leaf aromas, coupled with a flintiness and light tropical fruit flavours. It is a smooth Sauvignon Blanc with beautiful balance and excellent length and at 12.5% abv it is great … Read More
Strandveld First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc 2020
This aptly named Strandveld First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc comes from the Southern most winery in South Africa. The vineyards are just 9 kilometres from the sea, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Indian Ocean off Cape Agulhas. The wonderfully fresh and elegant herbaceous aromas of tropical fruit and citrus get your attention. Strandveld First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc has a beautiful balance of crisp, fresh minerally Sauvignon Blanc flavours. At the same time it is … Read More
Mil Historias Bobal 2019 (Organic)
Mil Historias Bobal has a lightness and vibrancy about it, although full of flavours. It arrests the senses with intense aromas of cherry and plum fruit with citrus hints and a touch of black pepper. The flavours are equally intense; there is cherry and plum fruit together with peppery and liquorice hints. This medium-bodied red has a full, savoury and a long complex finish. Wines made from this widely planted grape, the Bobal, mainly … Read More
Mil Historias Malbec 2019 (Organic)
Mil Historias Malbec is our second wine from this terrific Bodega in off-the-beaten-track Manchuela, in Spain, from one of the highest vineyards in Spain at 1100 metres. It has intense aromas of mulberries, blueberries and hints of dark chocolate, leather and spice. The flavours are equally intense, there is black fruit and dark cherry fruit together with dark chocolate, espresso, liquorice and black pepper hints. This full-bodied red has a lovely full, savoury and … Read More
Mil Historias Garnacha 2019 (Organic)
Mil Historias Garnacha is our third wine from this terrific Bodega in off-the-beaten-track Manchuela, in Spain. It has intense aromas of fresh strawberries, with herbs and slight candied fruit hints. The flavours are equally intense, there is a medley of strawberry, plum, black cherry and blackcurrant fruit with touches of pepper and a savoury balsamic finish. This medium-bodied red is elegant with mineral undertones and notes of rosemary and cedar that emerge as the … Read More
Bodegas y Viñedas Merayo Godello 2020
Merayo Godello is made from 100% Godello grapes; a wine that needs to be discovered. If you enjoy Albariño, this is a must-try wine. it has pronounced but subtle nectarine, greengage and apple aromas with citrus and fennel hints. The flavours are layered and complex, ranging from nectarine, white peach to hints of pears and there is definite minerality here. Merayo Godello has a lovely full palate with a sensation of freshness, an excellent … Read More
Bodegas Sumarroca Brut Reserva Cava 2019 (Organic)
Sumarroca Brut Reserva Cava is definitely a step up on everyday Cava, and it is now Organic! It has pear and pastry aromas which lead you into a refined, fresh and fruity fizz with full flavours. At the same time it is nicely balanced with just a hint of citrus on its smooth, long finish. We have always been impressed with the lightness of their Cava’s and now Sumarroca Brut Reserva Cava has achieved … Read More
Raats Dolomite Cabernet Franc 2018/19
Bags of smoky blackberries, dark cherries and hints of leather on the nose in Raats Dolomite Cabernet Franc. This draws you in to savour the succulent, spicy black fruit flavours coupled with good structure and length; very moreish, fresh and full-bodied at the same time! This is a terrific example of Cabernet Franc with a small addition of Malbec. The result is a like a succulent Loire, or even a light Bordeaux, that is … Read More
Luis Cañas Viñas Viejas Blanco 2020
Luis Cañas Viñas Viejas Blanco is now bottled in a Burgundy shaped bottle and named to reflect the age of the vines used for its production (60+ years old). These lovely old vines produce a low yield of grapes with concentrated flavours. Luis Cañas Viñas Viejas Blanco is a complex wine that is ready to drink now, but will continue to develop. Many people avoid oaked wines but this wine is worth trying with … Read More
Iona Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Iona Sauvignon Blanc has an aromatic nose with fine mineral notes with gooseberry and grapefruit aromas. The palate is so well balanced and elegant, with classic Sauvignon Blanc flavours of grapefruit and light gooseberry fruit mingled with tropical fruit and a long, smooth finish. It is a beautifully pure, textured Sauvignon and the tiny addition of barrel-fermented Semillon just gives a smoothness, and added complexity, whilst retaining the wine’s fresh, enigmatic appeal. Andrew and … Read More
Zephyr Sauvignon Blanc 2020 (Organic)
Zephyr Sauvignon Blanc is an enigmatic and restrained kiwi Sauvignon Blanc very much in the Pouilly Fumé style from the outstanding Marlborough 2020 vintage. It has light floral and complex aromas of crisp apples, white peach, gentle gooseberry and almost saline minerality. The aromas are still developing, but when you taste this wine you experience a real ‘wake-up” with its full and layered flavours of crisp Galia melon, white peach and herbal hints. It … Read More
Medievo Tuerce Botas Crianza 2016/17
Medievo Tuerce Botas Crianza gets your attention with its appealing aromas of almonds and wild berries with toasty cedary notes. It has a powerful, complex and creamy textured palate with mature, ripe cherry, blueberry and blackcurrant fruit. It is both savoury and elegant with well integrated tannins and a very long, fresh finish. Medievo Tuerce Botas Crianza is one of the few Riojas made totally from the lovely Graciano grape and aged in French … Read More
Luis Cañas Crianza 2017
Luis Cañas Crianza has rich blackcurrant and raspberry aromas with hints of creamy oak with enticing balsam hints. This leads you into its concentrated, rich fruit flavours and complex, savoury layers. It is such an elegant, yet appealing Rioja Crianza, with great structure, excellent balance and smooth round tannins. We are always impressed by the quality and price of this stylish Crianza which is more like a Reserva in elegance, complexity and depth of flavours. … Read More
Bodegas Urbina Crianza 2012
Bodegas Urbina Crianza 2012 oozes the classic, elegance and charm of a mature Rioja. This is a beautifully refined wine in perfect balance – this is what mature Rioja is all about! We are enjoying the 2017 Rioja Crianzas at the moment, but this is something different to discover. Bodegas Urbina Crianza 2012 has been judged as worthy of 92 points from Tim Atkin MW in his Special Rioja Reports in 2021 and 2022. … Read More
Iona Mr P Pinot Noir 2019/20
Iona Mr P Pinot Noir has an abundance of dark cherry, strawberry and redcurrant aromas, which lead into fresh, vibrant and juicy cherry flavours with spicy undertones. The palate is pure with good structure, length and a lovely texture. The striking label describes Mr P as a “Pinot for the people” because it is such a stylish wine showing all the characteristics of classic, Pinot Noir at an affordable price. Iona Mr P Pinot … Read More
Albourne Estate Selection 2019
Albourne Estate Selection is vineyard owner and winemaker Alison’s favourite of the still wines she produces and we can see why! The 2019 vintage is led by Chardonnay, with Ortega and a small amount of Bacchus. This wine is elegantly textured, restrained yet smooth and fresh at the same time. There are a range of layered aromas ranging from jasmine, apricot to melon. It has fresh peach, apricot and nutty flavours with a lovely … Read More
Albourne Estate Sandstone Ridge 2018
Albourne Estate Sandstone Ridge is one of four lovely still white wines produced by vineyard owner and winemaker Alison Nightingale in West Sussex; it is currently a favourite of ours. It is unusual in that it is the only one of her wines that has been exposed to the infuence of oak. It is made from Chardonnay and Ortega with a little Pinot Blanc. The Ortega grape is a cross between Siegerrebe and Muller-Thurgau; … Read More
Cuvee de Cair 2017
Cuvee de Cair is a Roble (oak aged wine) from Dominio de Cair. Tempranillo is blended with a touch of Merlot and aged in oak for 9 months. The result is complex, layered aromas of black fruits, chocolate and mocha coupled with a rich, intense, highly structured palate of savoury black fruit with creamy oak notes and excellent length. It has a beautiful balance of tannins and fruit. Cuvee de Cair is a special … Read More
Iona Elgin Highlands Pinot Noir 2017
Iona Pinot Noir has a beautiful ruby colour. Its aromas immediately remind you of a fine Burgundy, with refined aromas of succulent black cherries and fresh strawberries coupled with hints of forest floor and orange peel. What is striking about Iona Pinot Noir are its sublime flavours of strawberry and red cherry fruit and its poised, silky texture. it is beguiling and full of flavour but also delicate at the same time with a … Read More
Iona Elgin Highlands Chardonnay 2019
Iona Chardonnay has immediate appeal of a sophisticated, light Burgundian Chardonnay at a great price offer. It has aromas of white peach, minerals and hints of almonds, hazelnuts and limes. The flavours are complex and layered, with touches of almond and biscuit brioche which combine with a wonderful purity of fruit and terrific length. This is a beautifully poised Chardonnay with perfect integration of oak and acidity. The flavours are intense, vibrant and subtle … Read More
Luis Cañas Reserva 2015
Luis Cañas Reserva is always an intensely flavoured and elegant wine from one of the top Rioja Bodegas. The 2015 vintage has leather, oak, rich blackberry and blackcurrant fruit aromas with hints of balsam, liquorice and spice. The flavours are concentrated with rich dark berry fruits together with savoury layers of cocoa, liquorice and toasty oak hints. It is mouth-filling, smooth and savoury. It has has very good structure, balance and potential for ageing. … Read More
Bodegas Urbina Reserva Especial 1998
Urbina Reserva Especial 1998 has complex aromas of black fruit, leather and cigar box with hints of forest floor. These lead you into layers of silky blackberry and blackcurrant fruit flavours that have been aged to perfection. It has an elegance and warmth with delicious ripe berry concentration and perfectly integrated oak; it is definitely more-ish. Tim Atkin MW consistently awards this wine 94 points in his Special Rioja Reports in 2019 and 2020; … Read More
Bodegas Urbina Reserva Especial 2006
Urbina Reserva Especial 2006 has exquisite and complex aromas of black fruit, leather and cigar box. These lead you into layers of silky blackberry, with a hint of strawberry, fruit flavours that have been aged to perfection. It has an elegance and freshness with delicious ripe berry concentration and perfectly integrated oak. Tim Atkin MW in his special Rioja reports over four years (2019 – 2022) has named Urbina Reserva Especial 2006 as one … Read More
Bodegas Urbina Gran Reserva 2004
Urbina Gran Reserva 2004 is a wonderfully mature Rioja which seduces you immediately with its very attractive, complex aromas of black fruit, leather and cedary oak. These lead you into layers of rich, savoury blackcurrant and berry fruit flavours that are in complete harmonious balance with oak. This is a wine of great finesse, velvet smoothness and wondrous length. Tim Atkin MW in his special Rioja report in 2018 waxes lyrical about Urbina Gran … Read More
Schubert Marion’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015
Schubert Marion’s Vineyard Pinot Noir is typical of Schubert’s wines which are always truly elegant and complex. This vintage displays a refined, strawberry and dark cherry fruit nose; at the same time it is smoky with classic hints of the “forest floor.” This is followed by complex layers of savoury strawberry, blackcurrant and cherry fruit with hints of liquorice and spice coupled with terrific finesse. Beautifully poised and well structured Pinot Noir with brilliant … Read More
Schubert BlockB Pinot Noir 2016
Schubert BlockB Pinot Noir is typical of Schubert’s wines which stand out for their brilliant quality. Powerful, intense, complex multi-layered aromas wake up the senses when you first open a Schubert Block B Pinot Noir. This is an exceptional vintage of this wine that has been rated as “Outstanding” by Decanter magazine, with a stunning 95 points. The aromas remind you of blackcurrant, strawberry and cherries along with nuances of herbs, smoke and the … Read More
Schubert BlockB Pinot Noir 2017
Schubert BlockB Pinot Noir is typical of Schubert’s wines which stand out for their brilliant quality. Powerful, intense, complex multi-layered aromas wake up the senses when you first open a Schubert Block B Pinot Noir. Following the previous vintage which was rated as exceptional, this 2017 vintage “steps up to the plate” with 95 points from critics. The aromas remind you of red berry fruits along with nuances of herbs and spicy chocolate and … Read More
“Ravishing Rosés” Case Offer
Discover ravishing Rosés from Spain, England, Italy & South Africa “Ravishing Rosés” Case Offer case is just bursting with Summer flavours, but these distinctive, blush coloured, dry Rosés can be drunk all the year round. Think of them more like versatile light red wines. Four different styles, some are organic and biodynamic, but what they all have in common are excellent flavours that come from small family producers who take great care of their … Read More