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Country: Italy, TuscanyGrapes: SangioveseABV: 14.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedRosso di Montalcino, Brunello's baby brother was designated in 1984 from the same area as Brunello, but to allow the inclusion of younger grapes. 100% Sangiovese, this Rosso from the esteemed Tuscan producer Argiano, is a lovely fresh and approachable wine with classic Sangiovese cherry notes and a refreshing streak of acidity. Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - WineCritics.com (2021) "Slightly opaque on the nose showing notes of mixed tea leaves, coriander, juniper berries, black prunes, sandalwood -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12%Style: Rich Complex Sparkling97 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£234.95Boxing Day Sale - 25% off£176.22 -
Country: Australia, VictoriaGrapes: ViognierABV: 11%Style: Aromatic Floral White91 Points - The Wine Front. Grown at the base of the Christmas Hills on the western of Yarra Glen, the Homestead vineyard has an expansive easterly exposure with a degree of protection from the westerly heat and hot northerly winds. This little subregion grows wine with the full and rich expression of the Yarra Valley floor with a restraint that the more exposed hillsides don’t afford. Pale straw yellow with a restrained youthful nose, quietly complex. Poached pear, freshly cut quince, jasmine bRegular Price£39.95Boxing Day Sale - 25% off£29.97 -
Country: France, Rhone ValleyGrapes: Viognier, Grenache BlancStyle: Dry Refreshing WhiteA blend of 70% Viognier and 30% Grenache blanc, this Côtes du Rhône Blanc is a delightfully fresh and food friendly wine with plenty of ripe stone fruit character. Pale golden colour with aromas of peach and cherry plum, this is a fruity wine with hints of marzipan and vanilla aroma gently oaked. With a smooth palate and a very soft attack that give a good length. Serve not too chilled at 12 to 14°C and try with Goats cheese or Comté. Taste Winemakers tasting notes: A fresh and fruity white wine -
Country: France, Rhone ValleyGrapes: GrenacheStyle: Savoury Classic RedA favourite Châteauneuf-du-Pape producer of Robert Parker, Domaine Roger Sabon, established in 1952 produces a modern style of wine, with the Cuvée Les Olivets a stunning fruit forward Cuvée from vines over 50 years of age. A bright ruby colour. Toasted, furry, brothy and undergrowth nose. Ripe tannins are assorted with ripe black cherry on the palate. With previous vintages rated as high as 99 points by Robert Parker - it shows the remarkable consistency of Roger Sabon's wines. Wine Press Ratin -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red92 Points - The Wine Independent. The best grapes make the best wine" is the philosophy applied by the Winery's founder, Louis M. Martini. Implemented at the estate since its creation in 1938, this exacting philosophy has enabled the winery to become one of the leading names in Californian wines. With its vineyards in the sumptuous Sonoma and Napa Valleys and its many award-winning wines, the estate is now world-renowned for its great Cabernet Sauvignons. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Dec 2024) Wine Press -
Country: Spain, GaliciaGrapes: GodelloABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteFrom the renowned Pago de Los Capellanes, this 100% Godello from the cool, northern appellation of Galicia showcases the delightful lime and stone fruit characteristics inherent to Godello. Crisp and refreshing, with a creamy textured finish, a highly rated white from an established winery making world class wines. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Nov 2024) Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Decanter (2020 Vintage) "Layered complex aromas of marzipan, almond, candied lemon and lees undertones. Refreshing with a -
Country: South Africa, StellenboschGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full RedThis is a gorgeous cabernet sauvignon from Dornier in South Africa. Located in the 'Golden Triangle' area of the upper Blaauwklippen Valley Stellenbosch. The primary focus at Dornier lies in the production of premium quality wines with minimal intervention. Their Equanimity Cabernet Sauvignon has an exuberance of concentrated fruit, intense black cherry colour with a full bouquet of cassis, black berries, cigar box, pencil shavings and subtle oak and a hint of mint to ensure freshness. Stunning -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet FrancABV: 15.5%Style: Rich Full Red92 Points - Wine Spectator. The Jayson Red Wine was produced from grapes from a selection of prime sites in and around Atlas Peak in eastern Napa. Hailing from the outstanding 2021 vintage, a year noted for its opulence, this blend of 81% Merlot and 19% Cabernet Sauvignon is wonderfully full and plump. The grapes were hand-picked and hand-sorted before undergoing fermentation in stainless steel tanks to enhance its fresh fruit profile and retain its bright acidity. The wine was then racked into -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, MerlotABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red93 Points - Wine Spectator. The Pahlmeyer Jayson Cabernet Sauvignon was produced from fruit from Pahlmeyer’s mountain-grown vines. It’s a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Merlot, so a classic Bordeaux blend. 2018 was an outstanding vintage, the unusually cool growing season saw the grapes ripen more slowly and gave them the opportunity to develop even more complexity. Once deemed ready, the grapes were harvested at night to preserve their freshness and ensure the aromas -
Country: France, AlsaceGrapes: RieslingABV: 14.5%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteTrimbach’s Geisberg Riesling is one of the jewels in this ancient house’s crown. Geisberg is one of the smallest of Alsace’s Grand Cru vineyards and is famed for producing fine, fresh and long-lived Rieslings. Geisberg is a steeply sloping vineyard which rises to 320m (1050ft) above sea level but as it is south-facing, the coolness of the altitude is offset an abundant sunshine. Combined with a unique phenomenon called the "Tahlwendala", an overnight local wind which helps cool the grapes overn -
Country: France, AlsaceGrapes: RieslingABV: 13.5%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteThe Trimbach Riesling Brand Grand Cru 2020 was produced from fruit grown on the Grand Cru Brand vineyard which sits above the village of Turkheim. Brand sits on steep slopes at the beginning of the Vallée de Munster and its aspect is south/southeasterly, bringing the vines excellent exposure to the sun. Its name comes from the German for fire, a reference to the legend that a dragon and the sun once did battle here and how the sun warms its fine granite soils quickly. One of the driest sites in -
Country: France, AlsaceGrapes: RieslingABV: 12.5%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteThe largest, oldest, and most famous of Alsace’s Grand Cru vineyards, Schlossberg has all the noble Alsatian grapes planted on its steep, lofty slopes, but most producers favour Riesling owing to the spectacular results that can be achieved here. The south and south-easterly aspect of the vineyard means the vines benefit from long exposure to the sun which imparts generosity, while the topsoil’s unusual mix of coarse granitic sand gives the wines their minerally backbone and steely edge. Low rai -
Country: South Africa, StellenboschGrapes: MalbecABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full RedNothing is left to chance with the De Toren Private Cellar Patronus Malbec. Taking its name from the Latin for ‘patron’, this is a wine where winemaking is turned not just into an art form, but into an obsession. The tiny harvest goes through an incredibly stringent selection process with only the finest old Malbec vines on the property being considered for use. Once chosen, individual bunches are selected at harvest and then, post-destemming, individual grapes. Following a long, yet cool, ferme -
Country: South Africa, StellenboschGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 15.5%Style: Rich Full RedIt’s a bold claim to say a wine – especially a Shiraz – is unlike anything you have ever tasted, but in the case of the De Toren Black Lion Shiraz, it happens to be true. As De Toren puts it, ‘The Black Lion wine is the heirloom of years of winemaking in De Toren’s continuous quest for perfection’. Planted on ancient soils with specially selected vines and nurtured by hand manicuring and individual attention, nothing is left to chance. Irrigation is kept to a minimum and the vines are treated or -
Country: Argentina, CatamarcaGrapes: BonardaABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity RedBonarda, or Douce Noir in Eastern France, is a great alternative to Malbec that you must try. Argentina's second most planted variety, it is a lovely easy drinking, fresh and fruit driven wine with great colour and notably soft tannins. Taste Deep and bright colour, juicy dark fruits with a soft and supple finish with great structure. About the Producer Durigutti Family Winemakers: Brothers Hector and Pablo are passionate about expressing the characteristics of Argentina’s various terroirs along -
Country: England, SussexGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 12%Style: Rich Complex SparklingCrafted exclusively from hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes grown at Roebuck Estates Roman Villa vineyard. After careful selection, the grapes are whole-bunch pressed and partially fermented in the finest French oak casks. A generous lees ageing for a minimum of 36 months gives this wine depth, complexity and richness. It is drinking well now but will undoubtedly, continue to improve with bottle age. It was a cold winter which vines tend to enjoy. Spring arrived later than usual with budburst taking -
Country: England, SussexGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 12%Style: Fresh Fruity SparklingBronze Medal - DWWA.The growing season started well in the spring with an early budburst followed by dry, sunny weather in May and June. The vines were able to bask in a long, relatively warm ripening period throughout the summer and autumn months. Picking commenced at the start of October and the grapes benefited from a longer than usual hangtime resulting in an excellent quality harvest. Wine Press Reviews Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 "Nicely restrained aromatic soft herbs an -
Country: England, SussexGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 12%Style: Crisp Classic SparklingQuintessentially English, only the very best fruit grown at Roebuck's Sussex vineyards is carefully selected for the Classic Cuvée. Crafted from a harmonious blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, this wine displays wonderful notes of baked apples and stone fruits layered with a biscuity richness. The 2017 growing season started well in the spring with an early budburst, followed by dry, sunny weather in May and June, and a very early flowering – one of the earliest on record. The v -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteThe tiny amount of Domaine Vincent Prunier Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Garennes 2022 that was produced is a wine no lover of fine white Burgundy should be without. This challenging year tested the nerves of the winemakers, but as he has proved time after time, no challenge is too great for Vincent. Les Garennes is one of the lesser known, best value Puligny Montrachet Premier Crus, and Vincent’s is full of ripe fruit and power but has a steely backbone and refinement that are the finest PuligRegular Price£127.95Burgundy Sale - 15% off£108.76 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic RedLocated at the foot of the Corton hill, in the northern part of the Côte de Beaune, the village of Chorey primarily produces red wines. The Beaumonts vineyard is nestled between the communes of Savigny and Aloxe. The structure is supple and indulgent, revealing notes of Morello cherry and raspberry. It's a light, elegant wine with low tannins. Taste With a slightly intense ruby red color, the Chorey-Lès-Beaune presents a fresh and fruity nose. On the palate, the structure is supple and indulgentRegular Price£48.95Burgundy Sale - 15% off£41.61 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 12.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedLocated in the Cote d’Or department, the vineyards of Hautes-Cotes de Nuits are planted on the rear side of the plateau. The appellation, having undergone successful restoration runs parallel with the Cote de Nuits, and the vineyards are located between 300 and 400 metres altitude guaranteeing a wonderful freshness and tension in the wines. Taste Refreshing red berry fragrances that evolve into nuanced hints of jam and spices with aging. On the palate, a harmonious blend of freshness and richnesRegular Price£39.75Burgundy Sale - 15% off£33.79 -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 12%Style: Rich Complex Sparkling96 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£389.95Boxing Day Sale - 25% off£292.47