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Country: France, Languedoc-RoussillonGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedThe husband-and-wife team behind A23’s wines, Thomas and Gunhild, have a unique approach to winemaking. Above all else, they aim to produce wines that capture the essence of the grape they are using. While many winemakers are all about terroir and a taste of place, for Thomas and Gunhild, the grape’s the star. The A23 Syrah is a fantastically complex, silky-textured, well-structured wine. Deeply coloured, the bouquet blends black fruits and black pepper with a touch of purple flowers. The powerf -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity Red91 Points - Guía Peñín. The Edicion Limitada is produced using a selection of the best grapes and casks from vineyards at altitude surrounding the village of Haro, the wine capital of La Rioja. The result is a Tempranillo with a perfect balance between notes of black fruit and spices, as well as other aromas from its ageing, such as cocoa notes. Intense dark fruits with fine polished tannins, this is a delightful modern style of Rioja. Vivino rating: 4.1 (July 2024) About the Producer Bodegas Ra -
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£20.95Christmas Sale - 25% off£15.72
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Country: France, Languedoc-RoussillonGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedThe husband-and-wife team behind A23’s wines, Thomas and Gunhild, have a unique approach to winemaking. Above all else, they aim to produce wines that capture the essence of the grape they are using. While many winemakers are all about terroir and a taste of place, for Thomas and Gunhild, the grape’s the star. The A23 Syrah is a fantastically complex, silky-textured, well-structured wine. Deeply coloured, the bouquet blends black fruits and black pepper with a touch of purple flowers. The powerf -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 14%Style: Rich Full Red95 Points – Tim Atkin MW. Only 9,000 bottles of this experimental Malbec were made by the Durigutti Brothers, Hector and Pablo. It is made from five different parcels of vines, defined according to the soil profile: deep clay loam, silt loam, rocky loam, sandy loam and boulder loam. Each parcel is vinified separately in 'concrete eggs' before the final blend is created. The vineyard is at an altitude of 1,050 meters, ensuring good levels of acidity, vital in the production for high quality Malbe -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity Red91 Points - Guía Peñín. The Edicion Limitada is produced using a selection of the best grapes and casks from vineyards at altitude surrounding the village of Haro, the wine capital of La Rioja. The result is a Tempranillo with a perfect balance between notes of black fruit and spices, as well as other aromas from its ageing, such as cocoa notes. Intense dark fruits with fine polished tannins, this is a delightful modern style of Rioja. Vivino rating: 4.1 (July 2024) About the Producer Bodegas Ra -
Country: Spain, Sierra de SalamancaGrapes: RufeteABV: 14%Style: Juicy Lively Red91 Points Guía Peñín de los vinos de España. A blend of the rare, and local grape variety Rufete, with the well known Tempranillo grape. The Original from Vinos La Zorra comes from 60-plus year old vines, grown in a combination of slate, clay and granite soils. They are then table-sorted and de-stemmed followed by a gentle crushing. Barrel aged for 11 months in 50% French and 50% American oak, combining light and medium toasted barrels, the result is a wine with a noticeable freshness and aromasRegular Price£16.95Christmas Sale - 25% off£12.72 -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic Red92 Points - Guía Peñín. From the highly regarded Bodegas Sierra Cantabria, comes this stunning Rioja Reserva from 30+ year old vines has a beautiful balance of ripe fruit, silky tannins and toasty oak. 18 months in Bordelaise barrels of 50 % French and 50 % American oak. This is Rioja at its very best. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (July 2024) About the Producer Rated well over 90 points a number of times by Robert Parker - Bodega Sierra Cantabria is located in San Vicente de la Sonsierra, a village with a -
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£20.95Christmas Sale - 25% off£15.72 -
Country: Argentina, PatagoniaGrapes: MalbecABV: 13.3%Style: Smooth Fruity RedThis lovely refreshing Patagonian malbec originates in the San Patricio del Chañar Valley, Neuquén. Brothers Hector and Pablo are passionate about expressing the characteristics of Argentina’s various terroirs along with freshness and bright, focused fruit. The result is an exceptional Malbec produced by minimal intervention wine making. A fresh and fruit forward Malbec, with smooth tannins and a gentle touch of oak. An absolute treat for Malbec lovers ! Taste Ripe dark fruits and blackberry, wi -
Country: Australia, New South WalesGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedOn the doorstep of the National Capital, the Canberra District is situated between the Southern Tablelands of Murrumbateman and the shores of Lake George. Set within a tranquil rural countryside, the area is one of the most promising emerging wine regions of NSW, producing world class Shiraz and Chardonnay. Bright and direct with crunchy fruit flavours of ripe cranberry, red cherry and white pepper, with a seamless silken finish of slatey tannins bringing great length, this is a wonderful cool cRegular Price£22.95Christmas Sale - 25% off£17.22 -
Country: Lebanon, BatrounGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 13.8%Style: Savoury Classic Red90 Points - Gilbert et Gaillard. Standing at an impressive altitude of 1,800 meters, the highest in the Northern Hemisphere, IXSIR Winery crafts exceptional wines, including their Altitudes Rouge, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Caladoc and Tempranillo. Displaying notes of red fruits, currants and raspberries, with a touch of spice. It is a very elegant and pleasant wine with a good standing and an overtone of softness. IXSIR's commitment to sustainable agriculture is reflected in their vi