Reds
Merlot, Panul, Colchagua Valley Chile, 2008
Soft rounded fruits with balanced tannins could you ask for anything more? Very drinkable.
Campesino Cabernet Carmenere EOV, 2009
Juicy, Cabernet-Carmenère blend, packed full of spicy, black fruit. From Chile's Colchagua Valle.
Heywood Shiraz, Australia, 2008
Blackberry, dark cherry and crack pepper with just a hint of spice. New world Shiraz how it should be, a good partner with any red meat or chesses.
Chamuyo Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2008
Care and passion are really evident in this wine grapes are hand picked at night from 20 year old vines. Intense, fresh berries, lifted with peppered notes and delicate spice.
Nuits-St-Georges Le Petit Arlot Domaine de l'Arlot, 2007
Amazing pinot noir from a super producer and 92 points Parker. A bouquet of fresh berries, truffle and dark berry compote leads to a weighty palate that expresses excellent vibrancy, clean acidity and total harmony.
Merlot Bainskloof, Breed River, South Africa, 2008
Established in 1843 and is now run by the heirs of the founding family. This is a juicy, easy-drinking red wine with rich dark fruit and mocha notes.
Amarone Classico Terre di Cariano Cecilia Beretta, 2005
Brooding and intense, this stunning Amarone recently won the ultimate 3 Bicchieri award from leading Italian wine publication, Gambero Rosso.
Altos de Baroja Rioja Joven, 2008
Our little Rioja is exactly as a joven should be: juicy and fruit-driven, dark cherry fruit and subtle spice. Based in Rioja Alavesa, the finest part of the region, this innovative winery shows the potential of youthful Tempranillo.
Viñamar Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, 2007
Situated 80 kilometres west of Santiago, the vines here produce lovely wines due to the cold nights and warm days. Fresh and balanced. Super blackcurrant fruit!
Solar de Samaniego Bodegas Alavesas Rioja Gran Reserva, 2003
Bodegas Alavesas produce traditional-styled, fine, red wines from their privileged location in the classic Rioja Alavesa region. This award winning Gran Reserva is an enchanting wine, showing a beautiful balance of fresh acidity, tangy stewed fruit, and complex, spicy notes from ageing in oak casks.
Viñamar Reserva Pinot Noir Maipo Valley, Chile
Light and gentle a bright nose of spicy ripe plum and cherry. Finely structured and elegant on the palate, with juicy, forest fruit. A great accompaniment for roast duck or classically with lamb dishes.
Masseria dei Trullari Primitivo del Tarantino IGT, Italy, 2009
Primitivo with finesse! The average age of the vines here are from 30-40 years old. Wild cherry and blackberry flavours and warm herby notes are balanced by fresh mineral acidity and fine supple tannins.
Rhebokskloof Pinotage, Paarl, South Africa, 2007
In 1843 Willem Lategan planted the first vines on this historic farm on the Breede River Valley. Six generations later The Lategan family are still producing wine. Ripe cherries and cassis, laced with pepper classic pinotage
Gevrey-Chambertin Clos des Varoilles Domaine de Varoilles, 2001
The Domaine name comes, originally, from a premier cru monopole first planted in the 12th century. The vineyard holdings now cover ten hectares and eight appellations. Black fruits finding full expression and rounded off with hints of vanilla and spices.
Zinfandel Edmeades, 2007
This is a powerhouse wine: concentrated and intense — a dark, brooding beast of a wine with layers of complexity. It should be reserved only for wild nights when the moon is full and with only 350 cases made it’s a bit of a rarity.
Fleurie Vieilles Vignes Marcel Joubert, 2009
Delicious red berry & violet scented Fleurie, perfect with lamb. Ripe and fruity, with a supple and elegant palate. Made from Vines of between 30 and 100 years old.
Cabernet Franc, La Tunnella, Colli del Friuli, Italy, 2008
Produced by one of the leading exponants of single veritals in Italy this unusual and rare wine displays fresh red currants, raspberry and a whiff of freshly ground black pepper. Perfect with any meaty dish.
Chateau La Courolle, St Emillion, France, 2007
Excellent value for money, a good quality, silky and luscious offering from the St Emilion satellite Montagne St Emilion.
Pinot Noir Eradus, New Zealand, 2009
Silky smooth, complex flavours and great value for money - this Pinot Noir is almost too good to be true!
Crozes-Hermitage Le Millepertuis Maison Guyot, 2008
This 100% Syrah from family owned vineyard, is made in a fruit-forward style: fresh and spicy, with dried herb notes and plenty of dark plum and damson fruit. This wine is an ideal accompaniment to many dishes.
Mad Dog Shiraz, Australia, 2005
Old vine (35-40 year old) fruit from this family owned vineyard at Vine Vale, in the Barossa Valley. A heart of black fruits, liquorice and Belgium chocolate. This is a great vintage made in tiny quantities.
Château Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2003
This classic wine made by the famous Surge Hochar. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carignan. The wine is aged 12 to 15 months in Nevers oak, and blended in its third year, before being bottled and aged in the cellar for four years.
L'Hospitalet de Gazin, Pomerol, France, 2006
Situated next door to the worlds most famous wine Petrus and made by the same man Christian Moueix. Big plum fruit Young, berry-fruit nose, with vanilla overtones. Youthful, rich palate, with well-integrated oak; substantial tannins. An absolutely excellent find. |