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Country: Italy, PugliaGrapes: Primitivo / ZinfandelABV: 12.5%Style: Ripe Fruity Rosé95 Points - Luca Maroni. Inspired by the facades of cathedrals of fairy-tale villages standing out against the clear and bright Puglian skies, Duca delle Corone is a 100% Primitivo Rose made in a Provencal style. A beautiful pale pink wine with delicate red berry and floral aromas, this is a deliciously drinkable wine, highly rated by Italian Wine Critic, Luca Maroni, creator of Guida dei Vini Italiani. Wine Press Ratings 95 Points - Luca Maroni (2023) Vivino Score: 4.0 (Sept 2024) Taste Beautif -
Country: Italy, TuscanyGrapes: MerlotABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity RedRecently purchased by the Tinazzi family, Pian del Gallo is located in Greve, one of the eight communes that form the Chianti Classico DOCG. Certified Organic for over 20 years, 2022 marked the first vintage from Pian del Gallo under the Tinazzi stewardship, making it one of Tinazzi's flagship names. Their Merlot Toscana is a wine with great fruit structure, fine tannins and a complex aromatic profile full of black fruits; the wines of Pian del Gallo are ones to follow. Taste A Merlot Toscana wiRegular Price£18.95New Years Sale - 25% off£14.22 -
Country: Italy, TuscanyGrapes: SangioveseABV: 13%Style: Smooth Fruity RedRecently purchased by the Tinazzi family, Pian del Gallo is located in Greve, one of the eight communes that form the Chianti Classico DOCG. Certified Organic for over 20 years, 2022 marked the first vintage from Pian del Gallo under the Tinazzi stewardship, making it one of Tinazzi's flagship names. With fine tannins and a complex aromatic profile full of red fruits, the wines of Pian del Gallo are ones to follow. Taste A Chianti with great freshness, finesse and elegance, there are fine tanninRegular Price£23.95New Years Sale - 25% off£17.97 -
Country: Italy, VenetoGrapes: CorvinaABV: 13%Style: Juicy Lively Red94 Points - Luca Maroni. A lovely soft and silky Valpolicella from the family run winery Tinazzi. Displaying classical Valpolicella notes of ripe cherry, this excellent value wine is highly rated by the wine press for its quality and value. Blend: 90% Corvina and Corvinone, 10% Rondinella Taste Bright red with intense aromas of rope cherry, on the palate, fresh with soft and silky tannins with the cherry notes following through. Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - Luca Maroni (2022) Gold Medal - Asia -
Country: France, Rhone ValleyGrapes: GrenacheABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red93 Points - Decanter. Raspail Ay is one of the most celebrated, traditional Gigondas estates. Owner Dominique Ay has now been joined by his son Christophe and daughter Anne-Sophie. The vines average 40 years old and are a mix of 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre. The grapes are 100% destemmed, vinified in cement tanks and aged in a mix of foudres and “cuves béton”. The wines are never fined and rarely filtered. These are wines packed with fruit, and age admirably. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Dec -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteA rare chance to savour the exquisite Pouilly Fuisse Vieilles Vignes 2021 from Burgundy great, Vincent Girardin. 2021 was a lovely but hugely challenging vintage in Burgundy. The little wine that was made offers a delicious combination of freshness, elegance, and harmony. The Vincent Girardin Pouilly Fuisse Vieilles Vignes typifies this, offering mouth-watering citrus, green apple and white peach fruit that’s given richness and depth by barrel fermentation. Sublime now, it will continue to deve -
Country: Italy, TuscanyGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red98 Points - Raffaele Vecchione. 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, p -
Country: France, Bordeaux, FronsacGrapes: MerlotABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedIn the heart of the minuscule 1000 hectare Fronsac appellation, tucked in between Châteaux Dalem, Haut Carles and Beausejour, lies this hidden jewel on the banks of the ambling Dordogne river. The microclimate here, created by the rolling hills of clay and chalk situated by the mineral rich river have an effect on the Merlot grapes which gives them stunning acidity. Plump, soft plummy black fruit flavours, medium to full bodied and a gorgeous satisfying mouthful. A must try great quality and val -
Country: France, BordeauxGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic Red90 Points - Decanter. No ordinary Bordeaux Superieur, Chateau Lagrave Paran is nestled on a micro-property spanning approximately 3.5 hectares, this under-the-radar winemaker lavishes each vine with the utmost care, resulting in excellent wines year after year. The wine's soft, maturing black-currant fruits reflect the vintage's relative lightness, while oak aging gracefully smooths the tannins and imparts a final, juicy character. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Aug 2024) Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Dec -
Country: France, BordeauxGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet SauvignonABV: 15%Style: Savoury Classic Red92 Points - International Wine Report. No ordinary Bordeaux Superieur, Chateau Lagrave Paran is nestled on a micro-property spanning approximately 3.5 hectares, this under-the-radar winemaker lavishes each vine with the utmost care, resulting in excellent wines year after year. The wine's soft, maturing black-currant fruits reflect the vintage's relative lightness, while oak aging gracefully smooths the tannins and imparts a final, juicy character. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Sept 2024) Wine Press Ratin -
Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: RolleABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteThe most elegant wines of the Domaine, imbued with the terroir of the Saint Tropez peninsula, Cuvee Bastide Blanche Blanc is 100% Rolle, with 10% aged in oak barrels to impart a wonderful richness and round texture. Refreshing exotic fruits are intertwined with notes of vanilla and coconut, lingering with a hint of salinity. An exceptional white from the Cru Classé vineyards of Domaine de La Croix. Vivino Score: 4.1 (Sept 2024) Taste Transparent, very pale yellow wine reveals an enticing nose, bRegular Price£34.95New Years Sale - 25% off£26.22 -
Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: RolleABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteThe Domaine de La Croix vineyard, the largest of the Crus Classés Côtes de Provence, and 1 of only 18, enjoys a geographical location by the sea with an exceptional microclimate. Cuvee Éloge is a delicate and distinguished white with a beautiful fruity expression of citrus zest, along with a fine, chiseled mineral texture. On the palate, hints of mango and freshness capturing the spectacular terroir. Taste A brilliant, pale yellow colour, this wine presents an elegant nose with notes of white flRegular Price£26.95New Years Sale - 25% off£20.22 -
Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: RolleABV: 13.5%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteLight, fruity, delicious and accessible, Cuvee Irresistible lives up to its name and is to be enjoyed with friends. A beautiful lemon yellow colour, this wine combines minerality with aromas of white-fleshed fruits on the nose. On the palate, lemony notes precede an elegant, slightly saline finish. Provence in a glass, from the largest Cru Classé Côtes de Provence. Blend: Rolle 60% | Sémillon 20% | Clairette 20% Taste A beautiful lemon yellow colour, this wine combines minerality with aromas ofRegular Price£20.95New Years Sale - 25% off£15.72 -
Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: GrenacheABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Complex RoséFounded in 1882, Domaine de La Croix is close to the village of La Croix Valmer and the beaches of St. Croix. Tropez. In the 1955 ranking, the winery was designated as Cru Classé de Provence and is the largest Cru Classé vineyard in the area. Cuvee Empereur is the most prestigious wine of the domaine and produced in only very small quantities. Wine Press "This wine belongs to the breed of greats and will accompany summer aperitifs and gourmet meals with equal success." - Laurent Derhé, PresidRegular Price£86.95New Years Sale - 25% off£65.22 -
Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 14.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedThe most elegant wines of the Domaine, imbued with the terroir of the Saint Tropez peninsula, Cuvee Bastide Blanche Rouge is an intense, yet elegant and aromatic red with beautiful balance and a refreshing quality, presenting itself as a powerful wine with slightly spicy tannins. Vivino Score: 4.1 (Sept 2024) Taste Deep red, this wine boasts an intense, elegant, and aromatic nose. On the palate, it reveals a beautiful balance and refreshing quality, presenting itself as a powerful wine with sliRegular Price£34.95New Years Sale - 25% off£26.22 -
Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity RedThe Domaine de La Croix vineyard, the largest of the Crus Classés Côtes de Provence, and 1 of only 18, enjoys a geographical location by the sea with an exceptional microclimate. Cuvee Éloge has a beautiful maturity in its aromas of blueberries, blackcurrants, and a hint of spice. On the palate, the tannins express themselves with elegance, accompanied by notes of pepper and black olive. The finish is long and persistent, capturing the origin and beauty of its terroir. Blend: Syrah 85% | MourvèdRegular Price£26.95New Years Sale - 25% off£20.22 -
Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 13%Style: Smooth Fruity RedDark and dense fruit with a delicious acidity, Cuvee Irresistible lives up to its name and is to be enjoyed with friends. A bright purple colour, this wine exudes aromas of black fruits and violets on the nose. On the palate, it offers a supple texture with notes of spices. Provence in a glass, from the largest Cru Classé Côtes de Provence. Blend: Syrah 85% | Mourvèdre 15% Taste A bright purple colour, this wine exudes aromas of black fruits and violets on the nose. On the palate, it offers a suRegular Price£20.95New Years Sale - 25% off£15.72 -
Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: CinsaultABV: 13.5%Style: Elegant Crisp RoséThe most elegant wines of the Domaine, imbued with the terroir of the Saint Tropez peninsula, Cuvee Bastide Blanche Rosé is a stunning Cru Classé with a beautiful pale pink colour. It presents a delicate nose combining aromas of rose and apricot. On the palate, freshness is accompanied by hints of peach and strawberry, with finesse and roundness culminating in a saline finish. Cru Classé Provence Rosé at its finest. Vivino Score: 4.1 (Sept 2024) Taste A beautiful pale pink colour, this wine presRegular Price£32.95New Years Sale - 25% off£24.72 -
Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: GrenacheABV: 13.5%Style: Elegant Crisp RoséThe Domaine de La Croix vineyard, the largest of the Crus Classés Côtes de Provence, and 1 of only 18, enjoys a geographical location by the sea with an exceptional microclimate. Cuvee Éloge is a delicate and distinguished rosé with a very pale pink colour. This wine presents an expressive nose, offering notes of red fruits and vineyard peach. On the palate, it is round and generous, with a slightly savoury finish that captures the origin and beauty of its terroir. Blend: Grenache 70% | CinsaultRegular Price£26.95New Years Sale - 25% off£20.22 -
Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: GrenacheABV: 13.5%Style: Elegant Crisp RoséLight, fruity and delicious, Cuvee Irresistible lives up to its name and is to be enjoyed with friends. An almost luminous and pale pink colour, this wine boasts an expressive nose with aromas of peach and small red fruits. On the palate, it achieves a beautiful balance, blending freshness with citrus notes. Provence in a glass, from the largest Cru Classé in the Côtes de Provence. Blend: Grenache 40% | Cinsault 20% | Mourvèdre 15% | Syrah 10% | Rolle 10% | Tibouren 5% Taste An almost luminous aRegular Price£20.95New Years Sale - 25% off£15.72 -
Country: Italy, UmbriaGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteLungolago is Viandante del Cielo’s white, a blend of Chardonnay with the native variety of Grechetto, producing a complex white that can evolve in the bottle for years. Named Lungolago, or ‘lakeside’, in honour of the body of water that has so much influence on the life and health of the vines, Lungolago has a delicate nose of white peach and hints of pineapple. A spicy and savoury character with distinctive fennel and peppermint from the Grechetto, the lively acidity and the wet-stones mineraliRegular Price£68.95New Years Sale - 25% off£51.72 -
Country: Italy, UmbriaGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14%Style: Rich Full RedViandante is the boldest creation of Viandante del Cielo, a wine of structure and poise modelled on the great vintages of Bordeaux, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon with an important Merlot supporting act. The varieties may be international, but the lakeside terroir exerts a strong influence and makes this a distinctly Umbrian variation on the theme. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Apr 2024) Taste Dark ruby with violet tinge, complex and lifted nose of cigar box, blackcurrant leaf and crunchy morello cherryRegular Price£76.95New Years Sale - 25% off£57.72 -
Country: Italy, UmbriaGrapes: CiliegioloABV: 14%Style: Rich Full RedPristinvm, Latin for ‘ancient, original, traditional’ is a rich, lively, aromatic blend of great finesse in which native the variety Ciliegliolo is complemented by three other red varieties that have long been planted in the area. Full bodied with an intense dark fruited nose with black pepper from Ciliegiolo. Velvety yet definite tannins are enveloped in toasty oak that would release additional layers of complexity over time. Taste Full bodied red with intense dark fruited nose, black pepper fRegular Price£72.95New Years Sale - 25% off£54.72 -
Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: RolleABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteDomaine de Margüi can trace its roots back to Roman times through ruins and amphorae discovered in 2002. In 2017, the Domaine was fully renovated and became part of the Skywalker Vineyards collection. The Bastide de Margui is the Domaine's Grand Vin from the historical plot of Clos de Mingeaud, where the grapes are rigorously de-budded, hand-picked, and sorted to produce a wine of exceptional quality. Ripe white fruit notes mingle with subtle white flowers, while the palate is fresh and structur