Intense and deep coloured with aromas of nuts, honey and wood. The full and soft body has a complex flavours of walnuts, dried fruits, coffee and caramel. Full bodied with a very lengthy finish.Superb after dinner or with chocolate desserts.Madeira is a fortified wine that depends upon heat and evaporation to create
consistent long lasting styles. The must is fortified, either to arrest fermentation
for a Malmsey or a Bual, or later in the fermentation process, in the case of
Sercial or Verdelho before undergoing its own very special maturation. The
Canteiro process is employed for all 10 and 15 year old Madeiras from H&H
where the wine is heated naturally in barrels over some months to enhance
concentration and consistency of the wine. Malmsey produces a rich sweet style
whilst still exhibiting delicious mouthwatering acidity.
This superb port patiently matured for 10 years is seasoned in oak casks, acquiring a softened mellow texture with an intense complex nose which complements the appealing raisiny fruit.Ready to drink. It is a delicious dessert wine and is the perfect finish to any meal or to accompany sweet desserts, mince pies, cakes, chocolate, walnuts, Crème Broulee and Roquefort.Once opened the bottle can be left open for up to one month.
This superb port patiently matured for 10 years is seasoned in oak casks, acquiring a softened mellow texture with an intense complex nose which complements the appealing raisiny fruit.Ready to drink. It is a delicious dessert wine and is the perfect finish to any meal or to accompany sweet desserts, mince pies, cakes, chocolate, walnuts, Crème Broulee and Roquefort.Once opened the bottle can be left open for up to one month.
A spicy rich Madeira with a mellow, ripe finish - sometimes described as liquid christmas pudding. Intense aromas of dried fruits, including figs and walnuts. It is full of rich spices and caramel notes.Delicious on its own or also ideal with desserts such as ice cream or fruit salads.This 5 Year Old Madeira starts life as fermenting must and is then fortified before
undergoing its own very special maturation process. Made of predominantly
Tinta Negra Mole Grapes, harvest begins from mid-August due to the warm
southerly climate. A unique and highly sophisticated artificial Estufa process
is set up for the 5 year old wines, where temperatures rise to 45ºC before being
allowed to cool. This process takes 90 days and renders the wine completely
stable. It is then aged in oak casks for 5 years, prior to bottling.
A complex nose combining plum, mulberry, ripe strawberry and brown spice with delicate floral and
violet notes. Tannins are firm and pleasingly supported with plump fruit and a rounded texture, giving
a good lengthy finish.Perfect with wild boar sausages, venison, roast lamb or gamey stews.Suitable for vegans.Suitable for vegetarians.Made from Nebbiolo grapes cultivated around the town of Barolo in southern Piemonte. These are
trained on a low Guyot trellis at a density 4-5,000 vines/ha. The grapes were hand-harvested, de stemmed and then crushed to small fermenters, for around 12 days, with daily pumping-over. This
ensures good colour and flavour extraction, but avoids over extraction of the abundant Nebbiolo
tannins. The wine was drained off at dryness, and the skins transferred to a small press. After pressing
the wine was settled for two days, and then racked to stainless steel tanks for malolactic fermentation.
After three years maturation in 50hl Slavonian oak casks it was racked and bottled.
A deep golden brown colour with honey and raisins on the nose, rich and full bodied and soft textured; a great after dinner drink.Made from grapes grown about 200 metres on the north of the island of Madeira.It is a superb accompaniment to desserts, especially cakes, fruit, chocolate puddings and soft cheeses.It is ready for drinking and once opened will keep for several months.
A deep, luscious, medium rich Madeira; tangy with crisp fruit, excellent with dessert and cheeses. Blandy's Duke of Cumberland is fined and does not require decanting. It is a superb accompaniment to dessert dishes, especially fruit, cakes, milk chocolate or custard puddings and soft cheeses. It has been bottled when ready for drinking and will keep for several months after opening. VINEYARDS Various quality vineyards grown at between 200m and 400m on the north of the island near São Vicente. VINIFICATION Blandy's Duke of Cumberland underwent fermentation on the skins with natural yeast at between 24°C - 26°C C in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. After approximately 3 days, fortification with grape brandy takes place, arresting fermentation at the desired degree of sweetness. MATURATION Blandy's Duke of Cumberland was transferred to 'estufa' tanks where the wine underwent a cyclic heating and cooling process between 45°C and 50°C over a period of 3 months. After 'estufagem' the wine was aged for three years in American oak casks and then underwent racking and fining before the blend was assembled and bottled.
The deeply coloured skins of old-vine Bobal grapes give this wine its intensity and soft tannins whilst the Syrah fleshes out the body with ripe black fruit characters.Suitable for vegansSuitable for vegetariansFrom vineyards on the highlands near the 'Grand Canyon' of the river Gabriel in Eastern Spain, rebel winemaker Inma Pérez blends select batches to create this rich and intense wine from Bobal and Syrah grapes.Multi award winning: 2021 Decanter Bronze (2019 Vintage), 2021 IWSC Bronze (2019 Vintage), 2020 IWC Bronze
Available while stocks last.The bouquet has an abundance of ripe berry and dark chocolate with hints of oak . The palate is full bodied with ripe fruit and delicate oak spice flavour, firm tannins and a lingering aftertaste.Ideal with robust dishes from pates to steaks as well as full bodied dishes such as beef stroganoff, winter stews and mature cheeses.
The name Los Cardos comes from the thistle: the sign of a good harvest. This
wine represents just that, a fantastic example of Cabernet Sauvignon from
Mendoza in Argentina. Deep ruby red in colour, it is full of black fruit flavours,
with a good hint of spice as well. It is really elegant, with a long finish.The grapes are harvested in late March and early April. In the winery, they are
first destemmed and softly crushed. A cold pre fermentative maceration takes
place to preserve the primary aromas. Then, the must is cooled and traditional
fermentation starts.
Serve with: Beef, lamb or pork, pasta with tomato sauce or mushrooms, risotto,
empanadas, pizzas. Suitable for vegansSuitable for vegetarians
Matured in French oak barrels for 12 months. Deep ruby-red colour. Aromas of red fruit with elegant vanilla and black chocolate nuances. Firm tannins and a long finish.Ideal service temperature: 18 °CIdeal to pair with red meats, ham, bacon, venison, game birds or gruyère cheese. Suitable for vegans.Suitable for vegetarians.
A deep garnet red colour with aromas of fresh red and black fruit. On the palate the richness of the tannins harmonises with the fleshy notes of the wine.The finish has good grip and it is long with spices, menthol and chocolate.
A good clean wine, full of character and bright acidity. Good intensity on the nose and well structured in the mouth with lively bubbles. The aftertaste is clean, fresh and persistent.Great for celebrations and for drinking as an aperitif or with shellfish.
Reduced to clear.The name Los Cardos comes from the thistle: the sign of a good harvest. This
wine represents just that, a fantastic example of Chardonnay from Mendoza in
Argentina. Golden in colour, it is fresh with tropical flavours such as mango,
pineapple and peach, and undertones of citrus and minerality.The grapes are harvested from the third week of February to the first week of
March. A moderate protective destemming and a crushing at room temperature
are carried out.
Serve with: Fish, shrimps, chicken, turkey, salads, pastas with cream saucesSuitable for vegansSuitable for vegetarians
A fresh, clean unoaked wine made from selected grapes grown in Burgundy and the South of France. It has plenty of floral aromas, green apple and nectarine notes and good balance in the mouth between fruit and roundness leading to a long pleasant finish.Try with ham, all kinds of cold meats, grilled fish, poultry, sushi and cheeses.Suitable for vegans.Suitable for vegetarians.
A rich sweet dessert wine with an attractive golden yellow robe with silvery nuances.
The nose is complex and fine, both floral and spicy. It exhales aromas of candied exotic fruits and white
flowers.
The palate is ample, balanced, complex and persistent with notes of pineapple, almonds and quince paste.
Food & Wine Pairing : This wine will be perfect as an aperitif, with sushi, foie gras, spicy dishes or blue
cheeses.Can be kept for up to 10 years if cellared correctly. Located in Preignac, Château Bordenave, whose name in Gascon means "new farm", extends over 3,8
hectares, including 1.8 hectares planted with semillon vines, and 2 hectares of Sauvignon Gris.
An approachable style of claret that has a ripe and round plummy nose with a hint of wood spice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Full bodied and well structured, this is a lean wine with gentle tannins. Made from 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc.The winery is now Sustainable.
A classic, crisp dry Bordeaux Blanc with aromas of green and red apple, citrus flesh and a zippy, lifted
acidity. A period of 8-9 hours pre-fermentation skin contact makes the most of the natural, fresh aromatics
from these grapes.Perfect with fish and seafood, even sushi.Suitable for vegetariansSuitable for vegansThe winery is classed as sustainable.
This wine reveals an intense bouquet with delicate and seductive vanilla. Soft and smooth, the palate retains elegance while showing fresh and persistent aromas.
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot & 5% Petit Verdot.Plenty of juicy, chunky blackcurrant fruit, firm tannins and fine length. Classic Cissac.Owned by the Vialard family, this is a very fine wine. While it does have strong wood flavors at this young stage, they are going to be there to support the ripe jammy fruit. The wine from this 111-acre estate is generous and is going to age well. Drink from 2022. ROGER VOSS
Rich plummy fruit throughout, this is a medium bodied, food-friendly Bordeaux with an earthy, cocoa-dusted finish.Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.The winery is also classed as sustainable.
A golden yellow, sweet dessert wine that is rich and powerful. The palate has flavours of honey, acacia flowers, peach and candied citrus.Can be kept for up to 10 years from production.Great as an aperitif or goes well with foie gras, white meat dishes, cheeses and chocolate or cream based desserts.
This wine has a lovely pale yellow colour with golden hints. It is expressive with lots of exotic white fruits, pear and peach on the nose. The palate is smooth and has good vivacity, subtle lemony fruits and a nice freshness.Ideal as an aperitif or with exotic and spicy dishes ( such as curry ) or sweet savoury fish dishes.
The wine is dense with a deep, black cherry colour and vibrant highlights in the rim. The aroma is intense and very complex, the red fruits blending with rosemary, thyme, chocolate and dark roasted notes. This is an old vine Tempranillo which offers all the fruit and smooth tannins of a well aged wine. It is dense and sweet with a long, very harmonious finish.Drink with a wide range of foods such as: páté, porcini mushrooms, red meat, lamb chops, barbecued fish, game, stews, desserts and chocolate.The grapes are selected from bush vineyards, with over 35 years of history, where they are hand harvested.The grapes are hand sorted, fermented in small stainless steel tanks before ageing in new American and French oak casks. The wine is bottled after 17 months and it will continue to improve in the bottle.
A black-cherry colour with terracotta nuances in the rim and a deep robe. The oak and fruit in the complex nose are well blended and balance perfectly with the dense, rich palate. This is a magnificent wine with an expressive nose, followed by an elegant and silky palate. With more time in the glass, its complexity and grandeur increase even further.The wine is aged for 60 months in the barrel and the bottle with at least 24 months in oak barrels and a minimum 24 months in the cellar.This Gran Reserva is made from the best grapes from vineyards located in the rolling hillsides of Laguarda and Lapuebla de Labarca in the medium to high altitude zones with their favourable clay soils. The vines are an average of 30 years old.A perfect accompaniment for red meat or game in roasts or stews, cured meat, oily fish and mature cheese.Highly Recommended in Decanter magazine March 2021.
A modern style of Rioja which is made using 100% Tempranillo grapes which are grown in some of the best areas in Rioja Alavesa.The wine is aged in American oak barrels for 24 months then aged for a further 12 months in bottle before release.The nose is dominated by well ripened fruits, strawberries and toasted notes with hints of leather. The palate is deep and warm, well rounded with smoky notes. The wine is rich and full flavoured.Good with barbeques and cold meats.
Ruby red in colour. On the nose lively aromas of strawberries,
blackberries and cherries are married with subtle floral nuances. It
is smooth on the palate with round tannins and a refreshing
acidity. The wine is not oak aged.Grapes for the Grão Vasco wines are sourced from a network of
trusted Dão growers who follow sustainable practices in their
vineyards. The Dão region is on the raised Beirão pleateau and the
vineyards are at altitudes of around 450 metres above sea level.
Cool nights here counteract the warmth of the days, ensuring that
the grapes undergo a slow ripening process and retain a fresh
acidity whilst accumulating great depth of flavour. Soils in the Dão
are predominantly granitic, which lends elegance to the wines.Goes well with grilled beef or lamb or robust stew. For a veggie alternative try with spinach and lentil
casserole.
Deep ruby red with fantastically expressive aromas of cherries, cedar wood, rosemary and cloves. A
rich savoury palate with lots of Morello cherry and blackberry flavours, some earthy spice and fine
tannins. A wine packed with flavour and heritage.
Food match: Perfect with rich, lamb casseroles or a spicy chickpea harissa stewSuitable for vegans.Suitable for vegetarians.A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Syrah (40%), Cinsault (15%) and Carignan (5%) Grapes are
grown on 15-20 year old vines on sandy limestone, with clay sub-soils. All four varietals were hand
harvested and fermented in concrete vats for 10 days. Malolactic fermentation begins spontaneously,
after which the wine was blended and then aged for 16 months in concrete vats.
A pale yellow wine with a golden reflection. Great freshness on the nose with exotic fruits. The palate is round and fruity with mango, pineapple and lychee aromas. The wine is sweet and delicious.Try as an aperitif or with foie gras, salads, fish in sauce or desserts.
Visual: Bright yellow colour with golden reflections.Nose: Notes of citrus, boxwood, fresh pineapple and toasted hazelnut.Palate: Fresh and round. The sweetness is subtle and the finish is pleasantly long.Serve between 8 and 12 degrees celsius. Drinking well now but will keep very well for 1 to 2 years.
A very deep coloured Port with a garnet edge. Full bodied and superbly balanced with plenty of blackcurrant, cassis and liquorice notes. The palate is rounded with ripe brambly dark fruit with a dry finish that is the house style.This port is ready to drink and once opened can be kept for up to one month.Great after dinner or with chocolate desserts or cheeses.
This is fresh, light madeira with clean fresh nutty flavours. Its dryness makes it an excellent aperitif wine. Warm toast character, apricot and marmalade flavours and a touch of gentle acidity. The finish is delicate and refreshing, and bursting with tangy, sweet lime. Wine - October 1998
Russet colour with brilliant crimson highlights and a fragrant, ripe-fruit bouquet.
Its smooth, silky texture and subtle oak nuances are balanced by a fresh acidity
and tannic ‘grip’ that culminate in a long, elegant finish. How to serve:
Chill to just below cellar temperature (about 10ºC). In summer, serve at the end
of the meal as a refreshing alternative or try as one of the few dessert wines to
match chocolateDuring the January following each vintage, Fonseca sets aside a reserve of very
concentrated, powerful vintage quality red ports, selected primarily from the firm’s
own quintas and judged according to their ageing potential. These are placed in cask
and cellared. Tawny ports of age are blended across several vintages to maintain
quality and continuity of style, and thus show an “apparent”, or average, age on the
label rather than a vintage date.
As tawny ports age, they grow lighter in colour, as they throw their deposit in
the cask rather than in the bottle. Moreover, Fonseca cellars its aged tawnies in
the Douro rather than in Vila Nova de Gaia; the considerable difference in heat
and humidity between these two areas lends Fonseca’s tawny ports of age a very
distinctive “baked” richness reminiscent of butterscotch.
Deep youthful ruby colour. An intense rich fruity nose of blackberry, cassis, cherry
and plums, interwoven with notes of spice. The palate is full bodied and round, with
a smooth velvety texture and mouth filling tannins. The juicy black fruit flavours
of cherry and blackcurrant linger into the rich luscious finish. T
he perfect match for chocolate and berry fruit dishes. Bin 27 is also excellent
served after a meal with bitter chocolate with a high cocoa content, chocolate
brownies or truffles. Like all youthful red Ports, Bin 27 is also an excellent match
for soft ripe cheeses. “Fiery and bright with a lush summer berry compote and violet
Floral aromas with grippy tannins and a prolonged intensity.
stunning wine For the money!” 95 points
Gold Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2023
A dark, luscious and fragrant sweet wine with aromas of caramel. Full-bodied and
very fruity, rich and a very intense palate.
Should be enjoyed as a dessert wine, with rich desserts, such as puddings,
chocolate cakes and fruit desserts etc.This 3 Year Old Madeira starts life as fermenting must and is then fortified before
undergoing its own very special maturation process. Made of predominantly
Tinta Negra Mole Grapes, harvest begins from mid-August due to the warm
southerly climate. A unique and highly sophisticated artificial Estufa process
is set up for the 3 year old wines, where temperatures rise to 45ºC before being
allowed to cool. This process takes 90 days and renders the wine completely
stable. It is then aged in oak casks for 3 years, prior to bottling
A wonderful, fresh, dry wine with fine citrus aromas accompanied by notes of jasmine and orange blossom. The vineyard is located 150 metres above sea level and it is near the coast where the winds help keep the temperature down.The wine is stored and refined in stainless steel for 4 months.Try with crustacean and shellfish dishes or grilled fish.Suitable for vegetarians.
A light golden bitter with a pronounced hop aroma, contributing to the refreshing aftertaste. 1997 Champion Beer, Cambridge Beer FestivalFinalist 1998 GBBF Olympia.
Selected by the band and approved by Eddie, this wine has been
expertly crafted in tribute to all things Maiden: good friends, good
music, good times! A dark, intense and robust red blend from the
Douro. The palate delivers a crescendo of blackberry, ripe black
cherries and plums layered over subtle spice and a bold, rich finish.
Best enjoyed with the volume turned up.
Delicate and discreet aromatics with a lively mousse and soft mouth feel. A well balanced Champagne with a delightful finish.Good with any celebration or with fish and white meats
A classy sparkling wine with aromas of honeysuckle, citrus zest and fresh strawberries. The palate is complex with delicate fruit flavour, fine creamy texture and a refreshing natural acidity. The finish is dry and fresh with lingering flavours of citrus and nougat.Try with natural oysters.Suitable for vegansSuitable for vegetariansThe grapes for this wine were all hand picked. After fermentation the wine is aged on its lees in bottle for an extended time before release.The winery was established in 1986 and has been owned by the Hill-Smith family since 1998.
A delightfully fresh, pale pink rose made from Grenache and Syrah grapes grown in the Languedoc Region in the South of France. The wine is delicate and bright with a fruity nose with light citrus hints. The palate is fruity and fresh and well balanced.Try with summer salads, grilled meats, chicken tagine or it is delicious on its own.
This delicate sparkling wine has fine bubbles and a creamy palate which is the result of it being aged for 24 months in the bottle before release. The palate has flavours of peach and apricot which combine with the classic notes of brioche that is found in many sparkling wines. Good quality with a persistent finish.Perfect for any special occasion or will go with most foods.
This superb port is a blend of full, rich and fruity wines from a single year. These are carefully selected and aged in oak casks for a minimum 4 years before bottling. The grapes for this port were foot trodden in granite Lagares. The vats used to store the maturing port are called Tonels.The characteristics of the port are its richness, depth of flavour and powerful, attractive bouquet.In order to retain as much depth as possible, the port has been bottled in the same way as vintage port, without filtering, so the port may throw a deposit in the bottle.Ready to drink now. It is excellent with cakes, red and black fruit jams, cheeses, tiramisu or as a digestive. Once opened the bottle can be left open for a couple of months. Suitable for vegans.Suitable for vegetarians.
A bright golden yellow, with intense nose of orange blossoms combined with hints of orange marmalade and hazelnuts.Ideal pairing with chocolate truffles, blue cheeses such as Italian Gorgonzola or French bleu d'Auvergne.
Pale salmon pink in the glass with delicate aromas of meadow flowers. Textured, with tangy berry
flavours that meld with the satisfying spicy notes from Cinsault.Best served chilled, this rosé is ideal for lunchtime with Mediterranean cuisine.Olive groves ('Oliviers' in French) and vineyards flourish side-by-side in the sun-drenched
Mediterranean summers of southern France, where the Grenache and Cinsault grape varieties have
been made into rosé wine for over 2,000 years. The two varieties meld together to make a rosé which
is at once exuberantly fresh and tangy yet soft and smooth, laced with a gentle spice and brimming
with the natural richness of ripe fruit.
A strong, complex sweet dessert wine with notes of citrus and spices ( ginger and cloves ) and fresh clementine. The palate is full and rich with spicy notes and a long finish.Perfect with orange duck, dried fruit or cheese.
Bright yellow with hints of green. Hazelnuts, green fruit and wheat on the nose leading to a soft, delicate, aromatic wine.Serve as a starter or with a cold buffet.
A deep coloured red wine with an intense, elegant bouquet of blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry and cherry. In the mouth these fruits are evident with fullness and roundness and balance with gives good length. The finish is long with spicy notes.Great with a loin of lamb or cheese.
A fresh white with delicate notes of elderflower. The palate is ripe and juicy and filled with lovely jasmine, elderflower and ripe grapefruit flavours followed by hints of nettle and freshly cut grass. The wine is fermented in stainless steel to retain the fresh fruit flavours.An excellent alternative to Sauvignon Blanc. Try with all white fish and hard cheese such as cheddar. Scallops with pea puree, steamed sea bass with lemongrass, Pad Thai, salt and pepper squid. Also mille feuille and sweet pastry dishes.Suitable for Vegans.Suitable for Vegetarians.
A rich sweet wine that is amber coloured. made in the Province of Trapani, area of Marsala and Mazara del Vallo. It has intense aromas of dried figs and hints of plums. The palate is sweet with honeyed notes and hints of dried figs.Ideal as a dessert wine.Suitable for vegetarians.Suitable for vegans.
Maury is a “vin doux naturel” style wine
created by adding fortifying spirits, such as brandy, to the wine in
mid-fermentation. Warm black cherry and blackberry on the nose with spicy
vanilla aromas. Selected from vines older than forty years and matured in new
oak barrels, 100% Grenache.Enjoy with rich dessert, chocolate and caramel
A medium dark wine, brown with golden highlights. Very fragrant with rich
aromas of wood, spice and caramel. Full and rich on the palate body, with dried
fruit and a harmonious finish.
It’s smooth and mellow flavours make it the perfect accompaniment for desserts
such as ice-cream and strong cheeses.This 3 Year Old Madeira starts life as fermenting must and is then fortified before
undergoing its own very special maturation process. Made of predominantly
Tinta Negra Mole Grapes, harvest begins from mid-August due to the warm
southerly climate. A unique and highly sophisticated artificial Estufa process
is set up for the 3 year old wines, where temperatures rise to 45ºC before being
allowed to cool. This process takes 90 days and renders the wine completely
stable. It is then aged in oak casks for 3 years, prior to bottling.
A deep coloured medium bodied wine with violet hues. Plenty of red fruit aromas such as plums. Fruity and rounded in the mouth with a long soft finish.Goes well with vegetable bakes, pizzas and pastas. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Deep red in colour with intense aromas of cherries, blueberries, and a bit of black pepper. The palate is smooth and silky with good structure and along and pleasing finish.This Merlot is perfect as an aperitif as well as with red meats and pastas with sauce.Suitable for vegansSuitable for vegetarians
Well structured, easy drinking Merlot with nice soft fruit. The wine has an aromatic nose with blackberry and vanilla notes. It is full bodied with a rich and spicy palate.
Reduced to Clear.Delicately floral with aromas of stone fruit and hints of white spice. It has a generous mouthfeel, with
delicious ripe lemon peel characters and a mineral finish.
Food match: Dry Weissburgunder is a good match for pork, chicken and veal dishes.Weingut Messmer, in the Pfalz
region, was founded by Herbert and Elizabeth Messmer in 1960. It's situated in
Burrweiler, in the south-west of Germany, less than 50 miles from the border
with France and to the north-west of Stuttgart. The yellow sandstone buildings
had already been home to winemaking for around 250 years before they
arrived.It's still in the family's hands today, with son Martin overseeing the
estate alongside his brother Gregor, who supervises production in the vineyard
and winery. Their vineyards cover 27 hectares, with around two-thirds of the
area planted with white varieties (predominantly Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot
Blanc) and the rest with red varieties (Pinot Noir in the main).The terroir is
made up of seven different soil types: slate, red sandstone, granite,
limestone, loam, sand and 'muschelkalk' - a calcareous soil with substantial
deposits of fossilised mussel shells. Gregor works to preserve the health and
mineral content of the soils - they use only organic fertilisers, and in 2011
they began the biodynamic cultivation of some sites. In the winery
fermentations are cool, slow and small batch; grapes are only ever partially
de-stemmed; and wines are bottled without fining and with only the gentlest
filtration.
4 Bottles of each of the following City of Cambridge Ales.Boathouse Bitter 3.8% volA light copper coloured session bitter, quenching and dry with a pleasant aroma created from the distinctive floral and citrus cascade hops. Hobsons Choice 4.2% vol A light golden bitter with a pronounced hop aroma, contributing to the refreshing aftertaste. Atom Splitter 4.5% volAn amber coloured beer with plenty of character.
This wine is a beautiful deep and vibrant red colour, with purple
hues on the rim. On the nose, it shows elegant ripe red plum and
cherry notes. The palate is very well structured, with soft tannins
and a delicate, fruity finish.Suitable for vegetariansSuitable for vegansMolino Loco is made by the Castaño family in Yecla and takes its
name from the windmill ('molino') that sits on the edge of the
vineyards where they produce their fruit. In contrast to other
windmills, which turn in windy conditions, this particular windmill is
"loco", the Spanish for crazy, as it turns only on calm, still days.
VINEYARDS
The vineyards are located at an altitude of 500 metres above sea
level. They are dry-farmed and the clay soil is poor, meaning that
the roots of the vines grow deep into the earth in their search for
minerals and nutrients. This helps to ensure healthy, ripe, full of
flavour grapes. The Monastrell vineyards are over 18 years old,
while the Syrah vines are slightly younger, averaging around 15
years.
VINIFICATION
The grapes were gently crushed before being fermented and
macerated on their skins for 10 days at a controlled temperature
of 24-26ºC in stainless-steel tanks. After fermentation the wine was
aged very briefly in oak to round out the tannins. The delicate
grape processing preserved the natural fruit purity and freshness
that is so typical of the Molino Loco style.
Grown on the rugged slopes of the Abruzzo hills, this is a rich, deep wine. The bouquet and palate are both rich in blackberry flavours, with hints of spice.A full flavoured wine, perfect with traditional Italian dishes.
After a short fermentation, selected wine brandy is added and the fortified wine macerates on skins until the end of the winter ( about 5 to 6 months ). It is then aged for a minimum three years in small used oak barrels. The wine is young and rich with a light topaz colour. The wine has intense aroma of Moscatel and orange tree flower, tea and raisins with a smooth sweet, fresh palate.Suitable for vegetarians.This rich sweet dessert wine has won many awards.
A delicious, sweet and gently sparkling wine with delicate aromas of honey, flowers and fresh grapes. On the palate the wine reveals ripe apricot, grape notes and a soft mousse. Delightful refreshing acidity on the finish to balance the sweetness.Drink well chilled as an aperitif or with fresh fruit salad.Suitable for vegetariansSuitable for vegans
Crisp, flinty notes with a hint of yeasty lees on the nose. The palate is fresh and ripe with great flavour.Begs for shellfish on ice or would work with any grilled fish. Also with soft cheeses or goats cheese.Suitable for vegansSuitable for vegetarians
Passimora is produced from grapes that have been slightly dried in the warm Sicilian sun. The wine has an intense character, charming and persistent. It is deep red in colour and has a bouquet of red fruit and pomegranate accompanied by sweet notes of dried plum and candied fruit. The wine is matured in stainless steel for approximately 4 months. No oak is used.Excellent with cured meat platters, seasoned and fresh cheese, tempura vegetables and stews.Suitable for vegetarians.
A multi award winning dessert wine from this family run Australian winery. The wine is light golden in colour and has a rich vibrant stone fruit and citrus bouquet with sweet vanillin oak and spiciness. The palate has layers of intensely ripe fruit, creamy citrus, nectarine, honey and cumquat blended with attractive oak. Unctuous with a slight touch of refreshing acidity gives length and structure which then delivers a beautifully balanced wine.This wine can be enjoyed now but will cellar for another 10 to 15 years.Featured in Decanter Magazine January 2024 as one of the Around Australia in 20 wines. Given 96 points by Matthew Jukes.
A wonderful, rich sweet dessert wine, made by the family run Brown Brothers in their winery in Victoria, Australia. Made from the unique Orange Muscat which forms the backbone of the wine and it brings aromas of orange blossom on the nose and a fresh citrus hint to the palate, while the Flora contributes colour, texture and mouth feel. The wine is vibrant gold and shows lifted aromas of lemon, honey, spice and musk. It is fresh and tangy with q zesty long clean balanced finish. It can be kept for around 5 years from vintage.Serve with a wide range of desserts or Milawa blue cheese.Can also be used in a variety of cocktails - please ask us for recipes.Suitable for vegetariansSuitable for vegans
This soft succulent California Pinot shows ripe fruit flavours with a delicate mouthfeel. A swirl reveals aromas of dried red currants with hints of ripe cranberry, spicy cloves and vanilla. On the palate a refreshing touch of acidity is carried by racy flavours of pomegranates and black plums, while soft tannins on the finish are complimented by flavours reminiscent of grilled strawberries.Drink with grilled salmon steaks or spicy chicken. Recommended in Decanter Magazine February Edition 2021.
Light cherry red in colour leads to an elegant nose of red cherry and raspberry fruit with gentle spice notes from barrel aging. The palate is silky, fine and hugely inviting. Delicious ripe summer fruit character is perfectly balanced by soft tannins and refreshing acidity. It has a long and elegant finish.Very good with white meats and oily fish. The perfect partner for mushroom-parmesan risotto.The Casablanca Valley is influenced by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and its coastal breezes that moderate temperatures. The area ranges from soft rolling hills to higher hills toward the Coastal Mountain range in the east. The poor, sandy loam soils are alluvial in origin, relatively shallow and very permeable, resulting in yields which are generally low in comparison with other Chilean valleys. Temperatures are much cooler here, allowing the grapes to ripen very slowly to produce rich flavoured wines. The Casablanca Valley is influenced by the Pacific Ocean and the Humboldt Current, resulting in constant humidity and average temperatures of 25ºC in the summer and 14ºC in the winter. The spring of 2015 was cooler than average and the relative humidity was higher. This caused uneven budbreak and later ripening. An increase in rainfall forced an earlier harvest in April. The grapes are harvested into 400-kg bins and transported to the winery, where first the clusters and then the grapes (after destemming) are selected on a conveyor belt. Once in the tank, they undergo a pre-fermentation maceration for 3 days, followed naturally by alcoholic fermentation with native yeasts. During this stage, temperatures are kept at 24-26º C, with a gentle pump-over routine. A 2-3-day post-fermentation maceration is then carried out. Malolactic fermentation occurs spontaneously in stainless steel tanks and barrels. The wine is filtered through 1-micron membranes and then bottled. 70% of the wine is aged for 6 months in French oak barrels.Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.This wine is Organic.
Special Offer from 1st to 30th November 2024.Ruby red in colour. Gorgeous flavours, almost syrupy in its concentration. Dark, rich and potent, with layers of complex, black cherry, raspberry and cinnamon. Deep, with pretty fruit cake and spicy aromatics. Great with pasta with mushroom ragu.Suitable for vegansSuitable for vegetarians100% estate grown grapes from the Dealul Uberland vineyard. The altitude here is around 250 m, with soil rich in iron oxide and loess on fractured limestone bedrock.25% of the grapes were transfered directly into 1000 Kg bins without being destemmed then sealed and put through a carbonic macceration fermentation for 10 days in order to produce the strawberry fruit part of the blend. The remaining 75%was destemmed lightly crushed and then macerated and fermented normally at 25°C in stainless steel automated fermenters. Both wines were then seperately pressed and the noncarbonic maceration wine was lightly oaked for 2 months before blending.
A bright, vibrant wine with spicy red berry fruit such as blueberry and mulberry, exotic spice and creamy vanilla, evident ripe tannins and a long finish. This wine drinks well young but will improve over the next 6 to 8 years, gaining more complexity. The grapes were hand-picked into small baskets and taken to the cellar. A portion was
fermented in open bins and hand-punched four times a day. The rest was fermented in a
rototank. No commercial yeast was used as these grapes ferment well with their own yeast.
The wine matured in a mixture of French and American oak barrels for 14 months.
Approximately 30% was new wood.
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Deeply flavoured dishes. Peking duck, sweet & sour Pork belly, mushroom risotto.Suitable for vegansSuitable for vegetariansAwards: Decanter Medal Silver Platter's South African Wine Guide 4.5 starsPainted Wolf Wines is a quality boutique family business producing a range of commercially appealing specialist wines. They work with grape growers in various appellations in South Africa. Making wine from organic and sustainably farmed grapes, and donating around 4% of annual turnover to African wild dog (Painted Wolf) conservation is at the core of their company philosophy.
There are fine, light, fruity aromas of fresh green apples and pears plus a hint of yeastiness on the
nose. The palate is creamy and softly sparkling with some richness and a long, gently aromatic finish.
The perfect aperitif or celebration wine. Also goes very well with Panettone. Suitable for vegansSuitable for vegetariansProsecco di Valdobbiadene Spumante is made from Glera grapes cultivated in selected vineyards in
the district of Valdobbiadene near the town of Conegliano in the region of Veneto. Produced using the
Charmat method of sparkling wine production with secondary fermentation taking place in tank. (The
Champagne/traditional method is not used for Prosecco because the long ageing period would rob the
wine of its freshness).
A rich, dark Port, packed full of pure bramble fruit, very concentrated with well-integrated tannins and
surprisingly good balancing acidity. An unfiltered Port, so decant, and serve with well-matured blue cheese.Suitable for vegansSuitable for vegetariansWiese & Krohn's estate Quinta do Retiro Novo is located in Sarzedinho, a small village in the Rio
Torto valley. Quality is determined by the grape varieties, by the age of the vines, their method of
training and the density of planting. All these factors are officially converted into points, the sum of
which determines the final classification of the property. Here, this sum exceeds 1200 points, ensuring
it belongs to a select group of "Class A" properties. Vintage 2011 was so widely declared because
of the exceptional weather conditions which
differed quite dramatically from the rest of
Europe. A wet Autumn in 2010 left subsoils
nicely damp and able to cope with the near
drought conditions that ensued in the first half
of 2011, then a cool summer helped to
maintain freshness and avoid any overly dry,
raisiny characteristics. Some welcome splashes
of rain at the end of August and early
September helped to ripen tannins (and bring
them back in line with sugar levels) then the
dry days and cool nights that followed provided
perfect picking conditions. The result is a
superb single Quinta Port from the excellent
and early drinking 2011 vintage.
A crisp, delicate rosé with aromas of summer berries and citrus fruits. On the palate it's dry yet fruity, with fresh flavours of redcurrants and strawberries.Suitable for vegetarians.Suitable for vegans.
This is a deep, ruby coloured, concentrated red blend shows prominent aromas of dark cherry, blackcurrant and vanilla. On the palate cinnamon, sweet spice and ripe, juicy dark fruit together with a firm tannin structure, ensures good length and an enduring finish.Grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness. After de-stem, they were cold soaked for
two days to extract more fruit character and enhance colour. The wine was inoculated
with specially selected yeast strains and fermented until dry. Free-run juice was racked
to barrel where it underwent malolactic fermentation. The wine was then racked from
the lees and returned to barrel for 18 months of maturation.
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This wine can be enjoyed on its own or with a variety of flavourful meat dishes. KWV is one of South Africa's leading wine and spirit producers, with an impressive
international reputation and history. Its new owners brought in a winemaking team led
by Wim Truter. With its 72 growers in every region of the Western Cape, it has unrivalled
access to all of South Africa's wine regions, and they champion both South African
classics and off-beat varieties as well as employ innovative methods such as producing
sulphur-free wines using honey bush and Rooibos tea bark. KWV is amongst the Top 50
World's Most admired wine brands as per the Drinks International 2019 report.94
points Greg Sherwood MW
"Wonderfully seductive
aromatics of violets and lilac, lush ripe red and black berry fruits and a
creamy, bruléed top note of brown toast and roasted coffee beans. The
palate texture is simply drop dead gorgeous with a cool, fleshy, dreamy harmony
of tart black plum, black cherry, black currant, salty black liquorice and a
subtle leafy sapidity on the finish that adds plenty of interest."