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Country: South Africa, StellenboschGrape: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13.5%93 Points - Greg Sherwood MW. A rich, silky Cabernet Sauvignon from the outstanding Thelema Mountain Vineyards. Thelema have firmly entrenched themselves as one of the leaders in Cabernet Sauvignon, placing Stellenbosch Cabernet’s firmly on the global wine map. 18 months spent in barrel, 45% of which is new French oak, along with careful hand sorting have produced a truly elegant and complex Cabernet Sauvignon. About the Producer Situated on the South Easterly side of the Simonsberg Mountain wit -
Country: Portugal, DouroGrape: Touriga FrancaABV: 13%92 Points- Andreas Larsson. The Batuta Tinto is one of Portugal’s greatest red wines. The brainchild of Dirk Niepoort, it's predominantly a blend of Malvasía, Rufete, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Francesa produced from vineyards that are between 70 and 100 years old. Grapes are painstakingly vinified to give a wine that is full of red berry flavours, yet is refined and elegant, before 22 months in oak adds even greater complexity and depth. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (May 2024) Wine Press Rat -
Country: Italy, TuscanyGrape: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14.5%95 Points - Faltstaff. Solengo was the brainchild of the legendary winemaker and father of Super Tuscan wines, Giacomo Tachis. The first vintage was 1995 and is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Sangiovese. The wines are aged in French barriques for twelve months and are blended just before the bottling. A long period in bottle follows before the finished Solengo is released. Solengo, by the way, means solitary wild boar in Tuscan, and describes perfectly the regal, powerful,Regular Price£59.95This is our regular retail price.Italy Special£53.96You Pay This Price10% off all Italian Wines -
Country: France, ChampagneGrape: Pinot NoirABV: 12.5%91 Points - Decanter. Champagne Bonvalet began with a wild dream: to create a Maison de Champagne from scratch. In 2012, Guillaume created his first cuvée, which took two more years of patience to distribute the first 2000 bottles of Champagne Bonvalet. 2014 – A very distinctive year, that of the very first production of House Bonvalet. The Premier Cru Horae represents patience and serendipity, both needed to lead beautiful projects and produce great wines. The rich power of Pinot Noir and the d -
Country: France, BordeauxGrape: Cabernet FrancABV: 13.5%95 Points - Decanter. One of Saint-Émilion's most prestigious Grand Cru's, located right next door to the famed Château Cheval Blanc. From the oldest surviving wine producing château in Saint-Émilion comes this incredible Grand Cru Classe wine from a fabulous vintage. A sensationally moreish, fragrant and textured wine created by the renowned Olivier Decelle. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Mar 2024) Wine Press Ratings 95 Points - Decanter "Wonderfully floral cherry notes on the nose here - ripe, vibrant an -
Country: France, BordeauxGrape: Cabernet FrancABV: 13.5%93-94 Points - James Suckling. One of Saint-Émilion's most prestigious Grand Cru's, located right next door to the famed Château Cheval Blanc. From the oldest surviving wine producing château in Saint-Émilion comes this incredible Grand Cru Classe wine from a fabulous vintage. A sensationally moreish, fragrant and textured wine created by the renowned Olivier Decelle. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Mar 2024) Wine Press Ratings 93-94 Points - James Suckling "A dense and linear fruit. Gorgeous already." 91-9 -
Country: Spain, Ribera del dueroGrape: TempranilloABV: 15%A unique wine made with a selection of the best grapes from vineyards and vines over 90 years of age. A blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Albillo Mayor in a plot that offers the perfect solar exposure and allows the grapes to ripen the ideal condition. After 26 months of aging in American and French oak, it is then aged in the bottle. An exceptional wine that comfortably rivals the most prestigious wines in the world including Vega Sicilia ! Blend: 85% Tempranillo, 12% Cabernet Sauvi -
Country: France, ChampagneGrape: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%93 Points - The Champagne Sommelier. This exceptional Vintage Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne from Michel Genet is truly the work of an Artisan. 100% Chardonnay from the Grand Cru Vineyards of Chouilly, expect dense aromas of pastries, freshly baked bread and almond croissant, followed by candied fruit, pineapple and smokey nuances of tea, dark rum and tobacco. Complex, elegant and simply superb! Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - The Champagne Sommelier "The aroma is mineral, refined, and live -
Country: Usa, CaliforniaGrape: ZinfandelABV: 16%94 Points - Decanter. After an enforced eight-year break in the early 2010s, where they were prohibited from making Zinfandel, Orin Swift Cellars delved into various grape varieties in California to great success. The 2021 vintage of Eight Years in the Desert is the fifth instalment of a rare and cherished wine. This exceptional Zinfandel boasts a deep maroon core and opens with captivating aromas of wild blackberry, pepper, oatmeal raisin cookie, forest floor, bay leaf, and spices. The taste is -
Country: Usa, CaliforniaGrape: ZinfandelABV: 16%93 Points - James Suckling. Named for its iron rich, red volcanic soils, Monte Rosso has produced grapes of unmistakable character for more than a century. Three generations of the Martini family have made wine from this iconic vineyard and it continues to inspire their winemaking team on a deeply profound level. Monte Rosso remains the source of some of the most coveted bottles in the Louis M. Martini portfolio. Full bodied and concentrated the textured mouthfeel is plush, finishing long. Vibra -
Country: Italy, TuscanyGrape: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14.5%98 Points - WinesCritic.com. Solengo was the brainchild of the legendary winemaker and father of Super Tuscan wines, Giacomo Tachis. The first vintage was 1995 and is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Sangiovese. The wines are aged in French barriques for twelve months and are blended just before the bottling. A long period in bottle follows before the finished Solengo is released. Solengo, by the way, means solitary wild boar in Tuscan, and describes perfectly the regal, poweRegular Price£59.45This is our regular retail price.Italy Special£53.51You Pay This Price10% off all Italian Wines -
Country: South Africa, StellenboschGrape: Cabernet FrancABV: 14.5%96 Points - Tim Atkin MW. Keet Wines epitomises viticulturist and oenologist Christopher Keet’s philosophy that the art of viticulture and winemaking lies in the focus, attention to detail and precision nurturing of vine and wine. The grapes are sourced from some of the finest vineyards in the Stellenbosch area including the slopes of the Helderberg, Stellenbosch Mountain, Simonsberg and the Polkadraai area. An understanding of this special terroir, meticulous site selection and attention to det -
Country: France, ChampagneGrape: Pinot NoirABV: 12%96 Points - Vinous.com. In a pivotal moment of celebration, dating back to the 1987 vintage, Laurent-Perrier, revered as the non-vintage rosé champagne category's ultimate benchmark, sought to transcend its own excellence. This pursuit of perfection gave rise to the exquisite Alexandra Rosé Millésimé. This rare and coveted wine is the culmination of a meticulous selection process and crafted from the most exceptional Pinot Noir Grands Crus and Chardonnay plots. It all began as a tribute to ownerRegular Price£379.95This is our regular retail price.End of Line Sale£322.96You Pay This PriceEnd of Line Sale | Save 15% -
Country: France, ChampagneGrape: Pinot NoirABV: 12%95 Points - bettane et desseauve. Pioneer of the Brut Nature category, Laurent‑Perrier Ultra Brut is a wine with no added sugar and expresses the quintessential character of champagne. Launched in 1981, this innovation is a true illustration of the House’s know‑how, exclusively developed from a year selected for its perfect balance between maturity and acidity. Sensory Characteristics EyeA very pale and crystal‑bright in colour.NoseIntense and complex on the nose with a wide range of aromas, inc -
Country: France, ChampagneGrape: ChardonnayABV: 12%97 Points - Falstaff. The 'Grand Siècle' is a name for the prosperous 17th century in France, known for human creativity surpassing nature. Louis XIV, the 'Sun King,' created the Château de Versailles, symbolising harmony and perfection. In Champagne, the term "vintage" typically signifies excellence in Prestige Cuvées. However, Laurent-Perrier believes that only blending can achieve perfection beyond nature's offerings, resulting in a champagne with long ageing potential, evolving depth, intensRegular Price£234.95This is our regular retail price.End of Line Sale£199.71You Pay This PriceEnd of Line Sale | Save 15% -
Country: France, ChampagneGrape: ChardonnayABV: 12%92 Points - bettane et desseauve.Thanks to its perfect mastery of the Chardonnay’s vinification, a rare and demanding grape variety, Laurent‑Perrier offers a 100% Chardonnay champagne without added sugar. From a year when maturity allows a sufficient natural sugar content, Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature is an exceptional wine. Sensory Characteristics Eye The wine has a white gold colour with a fine sparkle. Nose The nose displays minerality and hints of citrus. Palate The wine is balanced and susta -
Country: France, ChampagneGrape: Pinot NoirABV: 12%96 Points - bettane et desseauve. Laurent‑Perrier is selective when declaring vintages from only the very best years to create a rare and exceptional wine, characteristic of the House’s style. The 2012 wine year was complicated with winter and spring frosts, hail and cryptogamic diseases, which had an impact on the yield, which was rather moderate. The dry, sunny summer allowed the grapes to ripen to perfection allowing for an exceptional harvest. Sensory Characteristics EyeThe wine is white gol -
Country: France, ChampagneGrape: Pinot NoirABV: 12%95 Points - DWWA. Perhaps the most iconic rosé Champagne of all, since 1968, Laurent‑Perrier has developed the mastery of a very particular and rare know-how in Champagne: maceration. This process makes it possible to obtain the richest and most subtle expression of Pinot Noir. This wine is characterised by its ripe red fruit aromas, a high intensity and great freshness. Sensory Characteristics Eye Elegant, with the colour changing naturally from a pretty raspberry hue to salmon pink. Nose A pre -
Country: France, Rhone ValleyGrape: GrenacheABV: 14.5%94-95 Points - James Suckling. A benchmark for Châteauneuf du Pape, the Vieux Télégraphe has been run by the Brunier family for five generations, since 1891. The flagship of the great estate is the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape and it could quite possibly be one of the longest lived wines in the 2018 vintage, which in general, is a charming, forward vintage geared for consumption in the first decade of life. Vivino Rating: 4.4 (Apr 2024) Wine Press Ratings 94-95 Points - James Suckling "The finished -
Country: Usa, CaliforniaGrape: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14.5%98 Points - Wine Enthusiast. The 2018 Fay stands as an icon of distinction and a wine for the ages. Meticulously crafted from 100% estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, its journey unfolding through stainless steel fermentation and a refined 21-month maturation within new French oak barrels, a truly exquisite wine. Tasting Note This 100% Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon offers dark fruit aromas with hints of black cherry, hazelnuts and salted caramel. The wine has a rich texture with fine-grained tanni -
Country: Usa, CaliforniaGrape: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 15%100 Points - Wine Enthusiast. The 2019 Fay stands as an icon of distinction and a wine for the ages. Meticulously crafted from 100% estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, its journey unfolding through stainless steel fermentation and a refined 21-month maturation within new French oak barrels, a truly exquisite wine. Tasting Note This FAY Cabernet Sauvignon has a bright fruit-driven nose of maraschino cherries and blackberries along with hints of baking spice and coconut. The wine has a polished mouth -
Country: France, Loire ValleyGrape: Cabernet FrancABV: 13%Antoine Sanzay, the seventh generation of his family to farm vines in Varrains, shifted the family domaine's focus from selling grapes to the local cooperative. Since 1999, he gradually ended co-op contracts, fully vinifying all his fruit by 2013. The estate now spans 11 ha in Saumur-Champigny, including 4 ha of the famous Les Poyeux lieu-dit (Domaine Clos Rougeard). Certified organic since 2014, Antoine employs traditional cellar practices, utilising native yeast and cement/foudre/barrels and hRegular Price£51.95This is our regular retail price.End of Line Sale£44.16You Pay This PriceEnd of Line Sale | Save 15% -
Country: Usa, CaliforniaGrape: Sauvignon BlancABV: 14%93 Points - Tim Atkin MW. “I don’t think there’s a Sauvignon Blanc out there with the complex array of aromatics and unique flavors offered up by this stellar super-Sauv….Fully barrel fermented in French oak and on the lees for six months. Scents of salted butterscotch, peach blossom, just-mowed grass and pineapple fill the air. Developed flavors of jasmine-soaked pears and honeyed tangerine are mesmerizing – and the acidity pulls it all together.” Meridith May. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Feb 2024) W -
Country: France, BurgundyGrape: ChardonnayABV: 13%92-95 Points - Jasper Morris MW. This Meursault Cuvée Charles Maxime from Domaine Latour-Giraud is a blend of the Lieux-dits of Les Vireuils, Les Corbins and Les Pelles. A plump, rich and generous wine, it is fermented and matured in barrel, around a 1/3 of which are new oak, for 15-16 months. On the nose citrus, lemon and almonds with a touch of green olive and dried hay followed by toasted almonds and lemon confit. About the Producer Jean-Pierre Latour has 10 hectares under vine in Meursault.
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