Smooth and refined with an underlying twist of freshness and supple, soft, ripe, fruit flavours on the palate, finishing with a squeeze of pithy citrus and candied pineapple.FOOD MATCHBest served chilled. Fantastic both with and without food - try it with creamy pasta verde!In the south-west of France, Gascony has emerged as a specialist producer of fresh white wines which offer finesse and charm. A mixture of silt, sand and alluvial deposits help the soil to drain - ideal conditions for a healthy crop.
Pale straw lemon in colour with fresh, aromatics of lime leaf, honeydew melon
and a hint of buttery, toasty notes. The palate has flavours of lime, nectarine and fresh lemon. Crisp
acidity with slight notes of brioche and creaminess
on the finish.
Food Match: Crumbed fish tacos with homemade slaw and
lemon mayo.Suitable for vegansSuitable for vegetariansThe Hesketh Art Series wines represent the best of our home
state, South Australia - one of the most celebrated and diverse
growing regions in the world.
Grapes for these wines are sourced from the premium growing
region of the Limestone Coast. This wine is produced, blended
and bottled into a fresh, fruit driven style which is perfect for
everyday drinking or more salubrious occasions.Sourced from 13 year-old-vines in Southern Coonawarra, the
grapes for our 2019 Lost Weekend Chardonnay were picked from
the 8th to the 12th of March.
Following harvest, the fruit was pressed off skins and the
pressings were kept separate and fermented cool for 35 days.
The wine was then racked off gross lees to keep the style clean
and crisp before being matured in stainless steel for 5 months
prior to bottling.
Lost Weekend is a fresh and vibrant style of Chardonnay which
will reward short to medium term cellaring. Best shared with a
large group of friends over a big haul of freshly caught seafood!
Delightfully, fresh with citrus and tropical fruit flavours such as papaya and apple. Refreshing and well balanced with a ripe finish. The wine is not oaked. Enjoy with seafood, fish or poultry dishes.
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 clear, bright pale yellow in colour, with refreshing citrus aromas of grapefruit and lime that intermingle with subtle tropical fruit aromas, especially pineapple, and a touch of herbs. On the palate,it is a balanced, fresh and fruity wine, with velvety texture and a persistent, enjoyable finish.Ideal for serving with fish and shellfish, cooked with creamy sauces or butter. Also it is perfect accompanying pasta with seafood sauces and as aperitif, served with different cheese and dried fruits. Casablanca Valley can be identified by its closeness to the Pacific Ocean, influenced by the coastal breeze, which moderates temperatures. The land is basically formed by hills that increase in height asit goes east towards the Coastal Mountain Range. It has an alluvial origin, with sandy textures of high permeability, poor and shallow, which causes the valley to have low yields, compared to others. Thetemperatures are colder and templates, causing a slower ripening in the fruit and, in consequence, great character in flavour and aroma, for white varieties like Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The grapescome from vineyards that are approximately 12 years old in the Casablanca estate, trellised in simple vertical shoot position, with an average yield of 12 tons/ha. They were hand-picked into bins duringthe first week of March when they had reached the ideal state of ripeness. The grapes were transported to our Nancagua winery for vinification in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures with selectedyeasts, pumpovers, and delicate lees stirring to reach the desired final result. Prior to bottling the wine was fined with adjusted doses of bentonite and cold stabilized to prevent tartaric precipitations in thebottle.Suitable for Vegetarians and VegansThis wine is Organic.
An elegant white made from selected premium parcels of high altitude vineyards owned by the Oatley family. This is a fruit driven style with distinctive aromas of ripe peach and melon with nuances of oak, this is mouth filling and generous with a sustained finish.Great on its own or with chicken, fish and salads.
A refreshing, rich white wine full of subtle flavours of tropical fruit and delicate citrus. 10% of the wines has been aged in oak giving a touch more depth of flavour whilst retaining the character and freshness of the wine. Equally delicious on its own or with food. Suitable for vegetarians.Andrew Peace wines is a family owned and operated business, comprising a modern
winery and a 180 hectares wine grape vineyard. The Peace family’s achievements in
creating a commercially successful vineyard/winery business in recent years have
been little short of amazing, demonstrating a strong capacity to utilise technology,
with enormous hard work and exceptional planning skills.
Available while stocks last.Light straw colour with fruit dominated aromas of subtle citrus, apricot and lime with a hint of oak.. The wine is medium bodied with abundant fruit flavours and a clean, lingering finish with hints of gooseberries.Enjoy with rich food dishes such as salads, poultry and fish in creamy sauces, asparagus, cheese platters with salami and pastrami.
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
Made from a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot with grapes grown to the south west of the town of Bergerac.The wine is full bodied with ripe plum and strawberry notes.Serve with beef, pork, game. poultry and mild and soft cheeses
A crisp and elegantly fruity dry wine. The vineyards are situated near the village of Monestier. The extra distance from the coast gives the wines a slightly fuller and richer character because of the warmer climate.The wine is a classic blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc.
This is a strong, ruby coloured wine with brilliant garnet hints. The nose is fruity, complex and spicy and offers aromas of cherries and spices. The wine is full bodied and on the palate, it is balanced with persistent hints of cherry jam and mocha.Château Peuy Saincrit is a beautiful estate situated on the right bank of the Garonne river. The estate islocated on one of the roads of pilgrimage towards St Jacques de Compostelle. The vineyard have theparticularity to be crossed by the 45th parallel.Situated on Montalon's hillside, highest point of the region, the estate benefits from exceptional favorablenatural conditions. Orientated South, the vineyard takes advantage of an exceptional sunshine period.Thanks to his geographical and natural position, the estate is preserved as much as possible frost andhail. The vineyard is mainly planted with old vines planted on a rocky base recovered by a thin layer ofclay and limestone. This very qualitative terroir is particularly well suited to produce an hight quality wine.Serve with Thai beef, red meats or cheeses.
This wine is made from Koshu, Japan’s indigenous wine grape which can be traced back to 1186 when it was discovered growing wild at Katsunama in Yamanashi prefecture.Pale yellow colour. Refreshing aromas of citrus fruits such as lemon, lime, sudachi and apple, nuance of toasted bread derived from Sur Lie Method appears. Fresh acidity is accented by pleasant astringency extracted from the skin of Koshu grapes.FOOD MATCHGreen salad, various sashimi or seafood dishes with toasty flavours such as gratin of cod, roasted Spanish mackerel seasoned with Saikyo miso, sautéed cuttlefish, seafood Paella.Koshu grapes are grown in Yamanashi Prefecture and harvest takes place from early September to early October. Fermentation in a stainless steel tank at 18 to 20 degrees for about 14 days, The wine is aged for about 8 months in a stainless steel tank.
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.
An intense dark ruby coloured wine made from a blend of traditional grapes mainly: Grenache Noir, Syrah and Mouvedre. The grapes are sorted by hand before destemming and crushing. The wine is matured in vats and oak casks before bottling.The nose has ripe black fruit, cherry and spices. The palate reveals the presence of tannins and is elegant and full. The finish is long and luxurious.
This is a traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape serious and brooding and benefits from a little time to breath
and open up. The palate is complex with herby, tapenade flavours and ripe textured tannins balancing
the significant 15% alcohol which is expertly managed and integrated. Try with traditional roast lamb, lentil and vegetable moussaka and any rich hot-pot that heavily
features aromatic 'herbes de Provence'. The soils of the vineyard are made up of clay and chalk covered with a layer of the classic large
peebles ('galets') found in this area, which naturally keep yields low. The vines are over 60 years old
and situated near the plateau de Carbières (close to Château Montredon). Harvesting is by hand, with
selective sorting of the grapes. The grapes undergo a traditional long 'cuvaison' at quite high
temperature and with extended maceration on the skins, 21-24 days to extract plenty of colour, fruit
and tannins. This is followed by ageing for between 14-18 months in 'foudres' (large oak barrels), 70%
vats, 30% Burgundian pieces and casks.Suitable for vegansSuitable for vegetarians
Available while stocks last.The Nederberg 56 Hunderd Chenin Blanc is a generous and rewarding wine that boasts a vibrant tropical fruit profile. In the glass the wine shows a pale straw colour that is accentuated by an enchanting green tint. The bouquet is immediately forthcoming with abundant aromas of guava, apricot and white peach that greet the nose. A well-balanced palate continues with the aromatic profile of the nose, allowing ripe fruit flavours to reach an elevated expression of character on the mid palate before ending of with a pleasant finish.Goes well with Chinese cuisine, pork and mild curries.
A fresh, dry wine made in the Western Cape. The wine is dry with classic baked apple and zippy citrus aromas with soft, delicate apple fruit on the palate well balanced by crisp acidity. Extended lees contact gives this great value wine some real weight and character.A great partner to grilled fish, chicken and salads.
Available While Stocks Last.A dry wine with harmonious balance between a complex depth of flavour and lively fruits notes including ripe pear, summer apricot and succulent peach. Great to drink on its own or with grilled fish, sushi and light pasta dishes.
Rich and full - flavoured balanced, with refreshing acidity, the wine offers beautiful flower and honey aromas on the nose with a refreshing zesty acidity on the palate.Organic and Fair for life Suitable for Vegans. Stellar is one of South Africa's largest organic wine producers and is the leading ethical wine brand in the UK. Founded by the Rossouw brothers in 2000, Stellar is a passionate and innovative winery, continually pushing the boundaries of winemaking whilst keeping ethical, social and environmental principles at the heart of everything they do. Stellar are the world's top producers of no added sulphur wines, the purest expression of organic winemaking. The vineyards are patrolled as organically as possible assisted by Indian Runner ducks, which act as natural pest removers. Stellar is Fair For Life certified and the Stellar Foundation is committed to improving the life of its vibrant worker community.
With abundant fresh, citrus and tropical fruit on the nose, this a beautifully
balanced wine which just leaps out of the glass. A hint of oak lends a degree of
complexity and texture and layers of fruit and straw linger on the palate. The Leeuwenkuil grapes were tank fermented using natural yeast and blended with
a smaller portion of barrel-fermented wine from old vines in Wellington. Great with chicken served with a creamy mushroom sauce, or pea and broad bean
risotto.Suitable for vegans.Suitable for vegetarians.Painted 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.
Vibrant and aromatic with delicious generous fresh apricot, white peach and hints of passion fruit on the nose. A creamy palate with real fresh fruit flavours, fleshy just picked apricots as well as some white pepper notes. A bright and well balanced wine from the Western Cape.Drink on its own or with grilled prawns.
A warm, generous, spicy nose, with macerated fruit compote characters. The palate has fresh red cherry flavours and fine, polished tannins - showing depth and good integration along with crunchy red fruit and a long supple finish.Drink with antipasti, or tortelloni and pecorino cheese. A large estate, with 180 hectares of immaculately maintained vineyards in Castelnuovo Berardenga, which lies adjacent to its sister property Villa la Pagliaia. The wines at both are made by Leonardo Bellacini, a master of the 'non interventionist' approach, giving classic expressions of high quality Sangiovese, restrained and complex and with great balance and depth. The secret lies in high quality grapes from exceptional vineyards, driven by an intensive research programme, in particular by selection of the best naturally occuring clones. The resulting wines are understated but satisfying, unencumbered by new oak, Cabernet or flashy winemaking.
Vibrant black fruit aromas with a touch of spice. On the palate layers of ripe plum, blackcurrant and juicy black cherry balance spicy, developed flavours. A well structured and complex wine with ripe tannins and bright acidity on the finish.The wine is made in the Uggiano estate South of Florence. the wine is aged in large oak casks for six months, this gives a nicely mature wine with impressive depth of flavour.Drink with casseroles and roast meats.Suitable for vegans.Suitable for vegetarians.
An intense ruby red wine with an expressive bouquet of red fruits such as raspberry and black cherry, laced with notes of vanilla and spices. The palate is rich with dark plum fruit and a long, harmonious finish.Serve with chicken, red meats and cheeses.
An extraordinarily fine, complex and
sophisticated drink. Beautiful shining amber colour, fascinatingly complex
raisined, nutty, tangy nose and a flavour displaying layer upon layer of
deliciously plump sensations on the way.Suitable for vegansSuitable for vegetariansServe as an aperitif with salted almonds or olives or try with mature cheddar, walnuts or figs.Grapes are sourced from Fernando de Castilla's partners vineyards in the Jerez district. The soil type is
Albariza. Picking takes place in early September. This Amontillado began life as a Fino. It spent 3
years under flor yeasts at 15%, but was then re-fortified to 17% abv and introduced to an Amontillado
Solera - without flor and therefore exposed to air. It spends approximately 5 years in this solera.
A rich amber colour. Fascinatingly complex with a light Christmas pudding nose of dried fruits, nuts,
and a well flambéed crust. The rich concentrated flavours and tangy acidity are softened by a
sweetness on the palate which brings it all together in a wonderfully balanced way.Perfect with Christmas cake or Christmas pudding style desserts.Suitable for vegans.Suitable for vegetarians.Grapes are sourced from the Jerez district. Fernando de Castilla deals only in prestigious, premium
wines. The sherries are all from individual soleras. They are bottled without blending, cold
stabilization or filtration of any kind in order to preserve the subtlety, purity and distinctive aromas of
these premium wines. The products are all bottled in clear glass to show off the wonderful colour of
the wines. The classic Cream is produced from an Oloroso that has been aged for 6 years, and prior to
bottling 20% of young PX is blended into the wine.
Pale in colour with just a hint of straw yellow at the rim. Powerful and acute on the nose, yet aromatic,
intriguing and inviting. Sensuously textured rather than brittle, absolutely bone dry, aristocratic and
very poised. Its profile is perfectly seamless right until the finish where fascinating savoury, nutty,
ripples conjure some charming, subtle and elusive final flavours. Fino Sherry, it is beyond dispute, is
absolutely the most incredible and undervalued alcoholic drink there is.Served chilled and try with salted almonds, light fish dishes or seafood tapas. Perfect with salt cod
(Bacalao) and fried hake.Grapes are sourced from FdeC's partners vineyards in the Jerez district. The soil type is Albariza.
Picking takes place in early September. The wine is made from the first pressing of grapes, this gives a
light fresh style. Fermentation takes place at relatively high temperatures to reduce fruit flavour. This
makes a very neutral wine which is perfect for the production of sherry. The wine undergoes
malolactic fermentation. In the February after harvest the wine is fortified with grape brandy up to
15% abv. Once at this stage the wine is then added to the youngest Criadera in the Solera. The wine
then begins its ageing process under flor. Only 20% of finished wine can be removed from the Solera
in one year. The average age of the Fino solera is 4-4.5 years old.Suitable for vegansSuitable for vegetarians
Pale, straw yellow in colour. Decidedly tangy, yeasty and salty nose. Lighter, crisper and more crackly
than its older sibling - Fino. The palate lures you in with soft apple and citrus flavours, then attacks
with a savoury nutty tang, and finishes with a salty reminder of the fresh spray of the sea.Served chilled and try with salted almonds, light fish dishes or seafood tapas, such as tortillas de
camarones. One of the few wines which matches smoked salmon. Suitable for vegans.Suitable for vegetarians.Grapes are sourced from Fernando de Castilla's partners' vineyards in the Jerez district. The soil type is
Albariza. Picking takes place in early September. The wine is made from the first pressing of grapes,
this gives a light fresh style. Fermentation takes place at relatively high temperatures to reduce fruit
flavour. This makes a very neutral wine which is perfect for the production of sherry. The wine
undergoes malolactic fermentation. In the February after harvest the wine is fortified with grape
brandy up to 15% abv. Once at this stage the wine is then added to fill 4/5ths of the butt (600-litre
casks of oak American oak) in the youngest Criadera (scale) in the Solera (a Solera is the total number
of scales which can be from 3 up to 9). The wine then begins its ageing process under flor.
Periodically, a portion of the wine in a barrel is moved into the next scale, using tools called the canoa
(canoe) and rociador (sprinkler) to move the wine gently and avoid damaging the layer of flor in each
barrel. At the end of the series only a portion of the final barrel is bottled. This process is called
"running the scales". Only 20% of finished wine can be removed from the Solera in one year. The
ageing process of the Manzanilla Solera takes place in Sanlucar de Barrameda and the average age of
the sherry is 3 years old
A mahogany, richly coloured Sherry with aromas of walnuts, spice and a touch of orange peel. This Sherry is pure and dry - perfect to serve with food. Best enjoyed at
14-16 degrees C.
Perfect with nuts, paté, cheese - soups and stews too.Produced from 100% Palomino Fino grapes in Jerez de la Frontera. The grapes are pressed and
fermented in stainlesss steel until the wine reaches 11% ABV when the dry wine is fortified to 18%
ABV. It is then matured, without the presence of flor, in oak casks according to the traditional solera
and criadera system for 8 years.Suitable for vegans.Suitable for vegetarians
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.
A delicate wine with a nose of hedgerow flowers. The flavours are refined. Careful use of oak adds texture to this very drinkable wine.Good as an aperitif or with light starters and grilled fish.Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
The Côtes du Rhône is made from various types of soils, but mostly from limestone terraces with sand and red clay. The colour is purple tinged garnet. The aromatic range of the nose goes from fresh berries (wild raspberry, blackcurrant and blackberry) to spices.The palate is big and full flavoured with silky smooth tannins and touches of liquorice and pepper.
Intense garnet red colour with purple hints. A combination of fresh fruit such as raspberry and redcurrants with peppery notes and a touch of menthe and spice. Great depth of flavour on the palate with silky tannins and super length.enjoy with duck, poultry, a host of red meats and a wide range of cheese.
This is an intense, brilliant garnet coloured wine. It has lovely fruit, loads of body and a heady bouquet of ground peppers, raspberries, currants and spices. The wine is full bodied and dense and is rich and elegant.A wonderful rich red wine that is made just 3 metres outside the northern border of Chateauneuf du Pape so must be classed as Cotes du Rhone.
A beautiful cherry red coloured wine with a powerful and elegant bouquet of ripe fruit ( black cherry and raspberry ) and spices, accompanied by a mineral touch.The palate is perfectly balanced, delicate, concentrated with smooth silky tannins. The finish is long, extending over liquorice and spicy notes.Made by the excellent family run winery. The winemaker is Claire Clavel.Goes well with duck confit, or chili con carne or moussaka.
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 most elegant yet modern wine with mature fruit notes, well integrated with vanilla and hints of cacao from the 12 months spent in American oak. On the palate it is broad and full with an attractive cacao flavour, soft tannins and a lovely balance.Try with roasted red meats,. hard cheese, BBQ and grilled meats. Peoples Choice Winner 2023: Big Night in Red
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.
Cherry-red colour with the violet nuances of a young wine.
Intense on the nose, which brings notes of red fruits, creamy
toffee and strawberry. The attack is fresh and easy-drinking, with a fruity, balsamic finish in which hints of the nose
returnBodegas Covila owns some 250 vineyard hectares in Lapuebla de Labarca, Elciego
and Laguardia, some of the best locations in
Rioja Alavesa.
The grapes are fermented under
controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks.
Part of them is de-stemmed meanwhile remaining grapes are fermented using the carbonic
maceration method. We achieve fruity
aromas and a very soft and fresh wine.
Lemon colour with soft green glints. The nose has plenty of tropical and citrus fruits. The palate is fresh and well balanced and plenty of tropical fruit and hints of white blossom.The Viura and Malvasia grapes come from old bush vines located in the vineyards highest quality areas. The wines are fermented separately in stainless steel to preserve the freshness and stored on the lees for two months.
A fine fully sparkling wine made from grapes grown in the Alsace region of France. This dry wine is a golden colour with amber hints. The bouquet is pleasant and it has a good rich mousse and a soft fruity finish.This wine can be enjoyed any time from an aperitif right through a meal.
A golden yellow coloured sparkling wine made in Burgundy. The wine has fine bubbles and a persistent mousse. On the palate, a great freshness with floral aromas. Delicate and fine bubbles with beautiful long lasting aromas.Ideal as an aperitif, it can also accompany a meal or go well with fruit based desserts.
Grapes are selected and destemmed before crushing. The wine spends 12 - 14 months in toasted American oak barrels which lend spicy aromas and flavours to the wine. The wine is Garnet red with tawny hues. Juicy hedgerow fruits and a touch of smoky vanilla on the nose backed by hints of cedar spice. Smooth and well structured with a lingering finish.Serve with any red meat, lamb, cheese and game.
Classic Rhone style red, friendly and warming with sweet rich juicy blueberry fruit. The spice of Grenache blends well with the Syrah to give a lusciously textured wine with plum and strawberry fruits and a rounded palate. This is a medium bodied drinkable wine.Drink with hearty food such as grilled meats and casseroles. Also great with pizzas and medium mature hard cheeses.Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
A deliciously aromatic, bright and zingy dry
white. A fresh nose of lime, basil, freshly cut green grass and guavas. The medium-bodied palate continues
with more grapefruit, subtle passionfruit and zingy tropical lemon.
Ideal as an apéritif or with fish and chips, simple vegetable or salad dishes.Suitable for vegansSuitable for vegetarians
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.
One of the best examples from this great vintage. The port is impressive, complex and drinking well now but can also be kept.“A fine, classic Dow nose with notes of cloves, raisin and a touch of fig. Not incredibly complex but refined and inviting. The palate is sweet and fleshy, again cloves, red-berried fruit, a touch of spice and dates towards the finish. Moderate weight, certainly not an imposing, alcoholic Dow, but refined with great elegance and refinement.” 92 Pts Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate There is no front label for this bottle but the name and vintage appear on the capsule. 1985 Vintage Port Description ...The Dow's 1985 Vintage Port is an excellent vintage port that will continue to drink for decades to come and the vintage was the first all-round vintage declared since 1975. The majority of the fruit was sourced from Dow's very own vineyards, Quinta do Bomfim and Senhora da Ribeira, located in the sub-regions of Cima Corgo and Douro Superior. The harvest session in 1985 was very wet, followed by a late spring and a very hot dry summer, with harvest occurring mid to late September. The resulting vintage port, bottled in 1987 is robust and will age beautifully for years to come.
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.
Refreshingly dry and
crisp. Fresh pear and apple with green
herbs and an exquisitely crisp colour.Food pairings: It is an excellent aperitif
and is also a perfect accompany to fish or
spicy food. Suitable for vegansSuitable for vegetarians
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
A pale translucent pink sparkling wine with fresh fruit aromas and hints of strawberry and musk. Velvety and full with a persistent bead and fresh finish.It is medium sweet and light bodied.Perfect on it's own or enjoy with fresh fruits or seafood.The winery select fruit from vines with generous canopies allowing natural fruit ripening. The fruit is picked and gently pressed and the juice allowed to settle naturally before being filtered. The wine is cold fermented to retain fresh fruit characters.
Available While Stocks last.Filfar Extra Fine Orange Cypriot Orange Liqueur is a delicious flavoured liqueur. Made from Cypriot Oranges which are sweet and sour and gives Filfar a local taste.
A full bodied wine made from a blend of Carignan, Syrah and Grenache in the heart of the Cathar country, near the small village of Tuchan. A garnet red wine with purple hues. The palate is complex and intensively fruity with notes of vanilla with powerful tannins followed by a long pleasant finish.Serve with grilled and cooked meats, Mediterranean cuisine or strong cheeses.
A heady perfume of freshly picked irises and peonies drift above the crushed berry fruit nose. The fleshy, luscious, cherry flavours and hints of rose are typically vivacious, backed up with a touch of spice and good depth. Light and fruity. In the winter serve with roast lamb and in the summer chill and serve with roast barbecue chicken and pork. Suitable for vegetarians.
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
Deep, inky purple core with a bricking red rim. Rich, luscious and highly perfumed
nose. Notes of blackberry, wild plum, logan berry, liquorice and a wonderful tension.
Cloudberries give that added layer of soft, plump fruit, a mix of raspberry and
redcurrant, with a hint of floral sweetness. On the palate, spice, brambles, assam
tea with its traces of dark chocolate, cocoa and an alluring herbaceous hint. Good
grip, concentration of dark woodland fruit, silky tannins and a fresh bright finish,
with incredible length. A powerful and uncompromising Unfiltered Late Bottled
Vintage retaining every ounce of aroma and flavour. How to serve: Fonseca LBV is the perfect finish to any meal. Late Bottled Vintage is bottled when
ready to drink. It benefits from being decanted and is excellent with fully flavoured
cheeses, especially blue cheeses such as Stilton or Roquefort. It is also delicious with
desserts made with chocolate or berry fruits.“Deep colour with mostly black fruits on the nose. a touch green
and herbal yet satisfying flavours. really good value.” 90 points
Silver 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
Available while stocks last.Galliano l'Autentico is an Italian liqueur created in 1896 by Arturo Vaccari. It is made with vanilla, citrus, ginger and anise.
Zesty citrus fruit and lightly floral characters, with hints of apple and pear. Fresh, steely acidity and underlying mineral characters, balanced by notes of melon and stone fruit, and a touch of fennel and spice.FOOD MATCHGreat as an aperitif or particularly good with tuna steak. Gavi La Luciana also provides the perfect crisp, tangy match to fatty dishes such as sausages and beans.Suitable for vegansSuitable for vegetariansThis winery is also classed as Sustainable.Named after Luciana, the wife of La Battistina estate's previous owner, this is an elegant and fresh Gavi, easy-drinking but with some depth.Produced from Cortese grapes cultivated in vineyards on the Monferrato hills in the South of the province of Asti, Piemonte. The vineyards are southwest facing and situated at altitudes of between 250 and 400m. The Piemonte low Guyot trellis system is used for the vines, which grow in a limestone-clay soil. Planting density is 4000 to 4500 vines per hectare. Grapes are hand harvested in the last week of September. Temperature controlled fermentation takes place in stainless steel (16- 18ºC) and the wine spends a couple of months on lees.
The nose offers floral aromas of jasmine, lychee, and honey notes. The floral notes reappear on the palate, along with apricot, and mandarin orange. Medium bodied with good concentration and a refreshing ripe fruit finish. A Thai fighting delight!FOOD MATCHIts sweetness makes this wine ideal as an aperitif served with mild cheeses, ham, and dried fruit and nuts. It is also excellent paired with sushi and fresh fruit desserts.This wine is Organic and suitable for both vegans and vegetarians.The Rapel Valley lies with the Pacific Ocean to the West, to the east the Andes Mountains, and to the south the province of Colchagua. The climatic characteristics of this valley include frost-free springs and warm summers that allow the grapes to ripen well. The Rapel Valley viticultural zone is located in Chile’s 6th Region, approximately 160 km (100 mi) south of Santiago and includes the sub-valleys of Cachapoal and Colchagua. The entire zone presents good drainage, high fertility, and tremendous agricultural aptitude. Its climate is sub-humid Mediterranean because the low, even hills of the Coastal Mountain Range to the west allow the cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean to penetrate the valley and moderate temperatures. It is highly influenced by the Pacific anticyclone, which results in a concentration of rainfall during the winter months. Precipitation averages 710 mm (28 in) per year. During the summer, the southern and south-western winds result in an ample temperature variation between daytime highs and night time lows. The maximum temperature in January reaches 32ºC (90ºF) and the annual average is 14ºC (57ºF). The grapes that went into this wine were handpicked in April, when the fruit had reached the desired level of ripeness. The fruit came from vineyards that are more than 22 years old the Totihue estate in Alto Cachapoal and the Los Pretiles estate in Alto Colchagua. The vines at both estates are vertically positioned and yield an average yield of 9 tons per hectare. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts in our Maipo Valley winery. The process was carefully managed to maintain temperatures at 15º–17ºC (59º–63º), with gentle aeration and delicate lees stirring to reach the desired results. The wine was fined with bentonite and cold-stabilized before bottling to prevent tartaric precipitations in the bottle.
A highly aromatic wine with scents of rose water, musk and lemon zest. Offering generously sweet palate of turkish delight which is balanced by the acidity of the Riesling.Enjoy on its own or with chicken and spicy Asian dishes.Suitable for vegetariansSuitable for vegansDe Bortoli are a family run company established in 1928.
Available while stocks lastA highly aromatic wine with scents of rose water, musk and lemon zest. Offering a generously sweet palate of turkish delight which is balanced by the acidity of the Riesling.Goes well with Asian and spicy foods, chicken curry, Pad Thai or soft cream cheeses.Suitable for vegansSuitable for vegetarians
Pale in colour with green hints. The palate has very expressive fruit flavours of pear, banana and candied fruits, resulting in a dry wine with intense flavours.Rich and full bodied with fresh and subtle fruit notes.Perfect with fish, white meat or cheese such as Comte.
Bright red colour with purplish tones. A 'booster' powered nose of violets and red fruits.
The Grenache launches fruit flavours of raspberry and plum. Medium-bodied on the
palate, soft and juicy. The wine is not oaked.A truly stellar red.Drink with pasta dishes in tomato sauce, oriental and Thai dishes.Suitable for vegansSuitable for vegetariansFélicette is produced in the South-West of France, between Narbonne and Beziers, with its
hot and dry mediterranean climate influence. Soils are sandy and silty as well as a chalk/
clay mix on the hillside vineyards.
The grapes are harvested, destemmed and then either hot macerated to extract colour a
beautiful dark red colour, and some are cold fermented to get the best possible varietal
fruit extraction. The fermentation is then conducted at controlled temperature with gentle
pumping overs to extract only the better tannins. The different pressings are then blended
in December and aged in stainless steel tank to preserve fruit and round tannins. No oak
treatment whatsoever. Just clean star bright fruit.
Reduced to clear. A classy blend of Grenache and Syrah made from grapes grown on the hottest and driest soils of the Languedoc. A wonderful, intense wine with a powerful nose of red fruits. The palate is full and complex with a supple, roundness.The grapes were fermented in stainless steel to retain the freshness of the fruit.Perfect with grilled side of beef, kidneys and any type of cheese.