Alasia Gavi
Regular price £13.25Appealing aromas of citrus and white flower with a touch of white spice. The palate has orchard and stone fruit characters and a gently rounded, lightly nutty texture. Refreshing acidity balances underlying minerality.
Country: Italy
Region: Piemonte
ABV: 12%
Grape: Cortese 100%
This wonderful Piedmont wine is a fresh yet complex Gavi, made with established and old vine fruit. Made by winemaker Claudio Manera, the grapes are hand-picked, pressed and undergo temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel. The wine then remains on its lees for 3 months.
Burlesque White Zinfandel Rosé
Regular price £8.95Luscious strawberry ice cream on the nose, supported by a bright, berry fruited palate and an off-dry finish.
Country: USA
Region: California
ABV: 14%
Grapes: 100% Zinfandel
Vegan/Vegetarian
In the vineyard: Selected from old vine vineyards in the Lodi region of central California.
In the winery: 100% zinfandel grapes, lightly crushed to create a pretty pink wine. Vinified in stainless steel tanks.
Zensa Fiano
Regular price £12.95A wonderful example of the Fiano grape. Close your eyes and you could be in Southern Italy! (almost).
Straw yellow in colour, with an elegant floral aroma of mango, peaches and sage. On the palate is crisp and refreshing, with tropical notes and exotic fruit. The finish is incredibly well balanced, long and persistent.
Country: Italy
Region: Puglia
ABV: 12.5 %
Grape: 100% Fiano
Maison de Vigneron Blanc Sec
Regular price £9.25Zingy and refreshing white from Cotes de Gascogne in France.
Plenty of ripe, green fruit aromas and flavours such as lime and crisp apples, with a zingy mouthfeel and a clean finish.
Country: France
Region: Cotes de Gascogne
ABV: 12.5%
Grapes: 75% Colombard, 25% Ugni Blanc.
Colombard produces a light, refreshing, yet simple, white wine with medium body and high acidity. It is the grape used to produce Cognac, though there are many still versions of the wine that feature its easy, crisp array of citrus flavours.
Zensa Nero d'Avola Appassimento
Regular price £12.95Completely untainted example of Nero D'Avola - just as nature intended!
The wine has a deep purple-red colour & intense aromas of blackberries & blueberries. The palate is soft & silky, bursting with spicy flavours of black pepper, dark chocolate, wild berries & vanilla. The tannins are elegant yet persistent. The finish is long & lingering and offers a burst of wild cherries at the end.
Country: Italy
Region: Sicily
ABV: 13.5 %
Grape: Nero D'Avola
Fun Fact: Zensa in Italian means “without” referring to the absence of any chemicals or pesticides in the winemaking process.
Ruminat Primitivo 2022
Regular price £17.95This Primitivo is a bright ruby red in colour. On the nose, aromas of black cherry and violets leap from the glass. The palate is soft and smooth with notes of sweet black cherries and blackcurrant fruits combined with notes of cinnamon and cloves supported by lovely soft tannins. Well balanced with a fresh acidity and a long, fruity finish.
Country: Italy
Region: Abruzzo
Grapes: Primitivo
ABV: 14%
Organic
Biodynamic
Allumea Organic Grillo Chardonnay
Regular price £10.95Straw yellow in colour with an elegant bouquet, reminiscent of pineapples and lemons. The palate shows hints of tropical fruit with a beautifully crisp acidity and a persistent finish. Only the best, handpicked, organically grown grapes are used to make this wine!
Country: Italy
Region: Sicily
Grapes: Grillo, Chardonnay
ABV: 12%
One Chain Googly Chardonnay
Regular price £11.75A lovely Australian Chardy that benefits from more of the tropical fruit flavours of the grape, so often overpowered by oak in other wines.
Soft peach aromas, lovely ripe melon and apple characters, all mingling with touches of pear and honey. Bright, zingy and well balanced with gentle acidity and a smooth, tropical fruit finish.
Country: Australia
Region: South East Australia
ABV: 13%
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
The Googly is the creation of the cricket fanatics at One Chain Vineyard (a chain being the old imperial measurement for 22 yards – the length of a cricket pitch). Luckily you don't have to be a cricket connoisseur to appreciate the quality of their wines!
Darriaud Cairanne 2019
Regular price £17.95Rich, intense and packed with dark red fruits. With morello cherry and a touch of sweet spice on the nose, ripe berry, liquorice, chocolate, summer pudding and a hint of cinnamon spice on the palate, this wine is full flavoured and smooth with supple tannins. Brilliant! Perfect for Chateauneuf lovers.
Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Grapes: Grenache Noir, Syrah, Carignan
ABV: 14%
This wine has a natural affinity with herby lamb dishes, but would be superb with most grilled meats and roasted vegetables.
Cabaret Frank No2 'The Aviary'
Regular price £11.95Meet Cabaret Frank & his Fabulous Facial Furniture! A 'proper' wine that, for the money, is generous on all fronts.
Made predominantly from Old Vine Cabernet Franc, the balance of Cabernet Sauvignon brings out even more of the finesse to this wine. Full, rich and dark with cherry fruits and a smoky twist.
Country: USA
Region: Lodi, California
ABV: 14%
Grapes: 85% Cabernet Franc 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
In The Vineyard: The Cabernet Franc grapes are harvested from 'old vines' (35 years) sourced from the world's largest grower of this varietal, which is located in Lodi, Central California
Grüner Veltliner Mittelbach Losserl 2023
Regular price £15.95One of the hidden secrets of the wine world - Gruner Veltliner. A must try if you haven't before.
Dry, refreshing, with citrus and green apple aromas. The palate is wonderfully tight and pure with mineral acidity flowing around the apple and peach flavours. Delicious with roast pork and apple sauce.
Country: Austria
Region: Niederosterreich
ABV: 12.5%
Grapes: Gruner Veltliner
Ke Bonta Pinot Grigio Blush Rosé
Regular price £9.95Subtle raspberry and strawberry aromas lead to fresh, cherry flavours on the palate. Crisp, elegant and very moreish!
Country: Italy
Region: Pavia IGT
Grapes: Pinot Grigio
ABV: 12.5%
Il Cascinone Monferrato Chiaretto Rosé DOC 2021
Regular price £12.50 Sale price £9.95Fresh, crisp and clean with a hint of ripe raspberries, citrus and red cherries. A delicate pink colour. A delicious Chiaretto from the heart of Piemonte - sure to give adamant French pink wine lovers a compelling alternative.
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmonte, Monferrato
Grapes: Barbera, Pinot Noir
ABV: 12%
Zensa Rosé
Regular price £12.95Guaranteed summer drinking pleasure! Redcurrant, strawberry and raspberry notes with a hint of sweetness on the finish. Seriously lovely stuff!
Country: Italy
Region: Puglia
ABV: 12 %
Grapes: Primitivo, Negroamaro
Zagare Vermentino 2022
Regular price £10.50Delicate stone fruit aromas with zesty lemon and floral notes. The palate has bright citrus peel and peach characters, an appealing texture and minerality, fresh acidity and a gently savoury finish.
Country: Italy
Region: Sicily
Grapes: Vermentino
ABV: 12.5%
Food match
Delicious with fish and seafood, and simple pasta dishes.
Los Espinos Merlot 2021
Regular price £10.95Chilean Merlot has become a byword for value and quality. This cracking example is the perfect easy-drinking example.
This is simply an outstanding wine for the money. Soft, super-juicy, ripe, plummy fruit and a long flavoured finish with spicy flavours of plum and cherries.
Country: Chile
Region: Central Valley
ABV: 13%
Grapes: Merlot
This easy drinking wine comes from Chile's renowned Valle Central region, where long, hot days are followed by cool nights. This temperature difference ensures the grapes ripen slowly, so they develop maximum flavour
Tesoro de los Andes Malbec Bonarda
Regular price £11.25Argentina's famous Malbec, blended with the lesser known Bonarda grape variety, giving this wine a delightful twist of individuality compared to other Malbec wines.
Dark, damson and savoury overtones on the palate with a smoothly rounded finish – a delightful expression of a huge, brambly Malbec
Country: Argentina
Region: Mendoza
ABV: 13.5%
Grapes: 60% Malbec 40% Bonarda
Malbec needs no introduction, and has become as closely associated with Argentinian wine as Pepperoni is to Pizza! - well in my mind (and stomach) it is……! Bonarda on the other hand is a lesser known ‘ingredient’ of Argentina’s wines. More often thought of as a grape variety originating in the Piemonte region of Italy, however arguments abound about whether this grape variety in Argentina is actually the same as the Italian one. Who cares, unless you are studying for a doctorate in Ampelography (the study of grape vine identification). All we care about is that it makes delicious wines and when combined with Malbec it offers a uniquely Argentine experience.
Extreme Vineyards Bonfire Hill Red 2021
Regular price £14.95Extreme Vineyards Bonfire - sounds like the catchline to a terror movie..but don't worry, this wine is fantastic!
An intriguing, inviting blend of red summer fruits, spring fynbos flowers, Indian spice and just a hint of toasty oak on the nose. The palate is surprisingly decadent, rich, with almost creamy tannins. You’ll find raspberries, blackberries, ripe plum and a hint of pepper, spice and leather on the palate.
Country: South Africa
Region: Elgin, Swartland, Overberg
ABV: 13.5%
Grapes: Syrah, Grenache, Pinotage, Touriga National
Karu Sauvignon Blanc
Regular price £9.95Great value Chilean Sauvignon Blanc.
Fine floral aromas with herbacious notes on the nose. The floral and fruity notes reappear on the palate, which presents nicely balanced acidity and a long, fruity finish.
Country: Chile
Region: Casablanca
ABV: 13%
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
The Casablanca Valley is characterized by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and receives a maritime influence through coastal breezes that regulate temperatures. Cool climate conditions allow the fruit to ripen more slowly, resulting in grapes with plenty of aromas and flavours.
KWV Mentors Pinotage 2020
Regular price £19.95A superb, modern style Pinotage with an abundance of blackcurrants and plums, and hints of fruit cake and cloves on the nose. Intense concentration on the palate shows sweet fruit and well-integrated oak. The silky-smooth tannins contribute to the wine’s juicy, round and seamless finish.
Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
Grapes: Pinotage
ABV: 14.5%
Food match: Great with braaied red meat and boerwors, but also amazing for just sipping in front of the fireplace on a cold wintery evening.
Trastullo Organic Primitivo 2022
Regular price £14.45New to our 'Favourites' section, this silky smooth, ripe and rich Puglian beauty will not disappoint!
Country: Italy
Region: Puglia
Grapes: Primitivo
ABV: 13.5%
ORGANIC
Bolney Lychgate Bacchus 2021
Regular price £18.95Bright and crisp, with aromas of melon, grapefruit and white pepper. Hooray for quality English Wine!
Country: England
Region: West Sussex
Grapes: Bacchus
ABV: 12%
Domaine Besson Chablis 2021
Regular price £23.95With four generations of the same family making fine Chablis wines, you are sure to enjoy an authentic, high quality and delicious wine from this domaine.
Delicate and softly perfumed aromas of citrus tree blossom and fresh cut green apple. Tight, mineral and zippy flavours, with that lovely richness of mouthfeel only found with great quality Chablis.
Country: France
Region: Chablis
ABV: 12.5%
Grapes: Chardonnay
Domaine Besson makes a Chablis style that is a little more accessible than some other domaines. These wines therefore can be enjoyed from an early age, unlike some Chablis where to get the best from the wine it is necessary to cellar the wine to allow it to develop.
Le Riche ‘Richesse’ 2021
Regular price £18.25From the true masters of Cape Cabernet - the benchmark Stellenbosch Cab. 2015 was the winner of platter 5* best Cabernet Sauvignon in South Africa.
This is the only red wine produced by Le Riche that is not 100% Cabernet. A reincarnation of Le Riche's classic Cab Merlot blend, this is an exceptionally lovely, classically Bordelaise blend. Restrained but appealing on the nose with typical red fruit aromas of plum, cherries and milled pepper are balanced by an aroma of finely ground graphite found in Left Bank Bordeaux. The palate is a masterpiece of blending - hugely appealing with juicy mouth-filling flavours of red berries, plums and smoky hints balanced with a fine, soft tannic structure and rounded finish. Finely structured and phenomenally fine, Christo Le Riche has more than stepped into his father’s shoes!
Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
ABV: 14.5%
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Petit Verdot
The backbone of the range, it’s a phenomenal expression of Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon when it’s allowed a maritime influence, and it is this that sets it apart and marks it as truly Bordelaise. With carefully selected fruit from the cool gravelly slopes facing False Bay to the rich red granitic soils around Stellenbosch, the wine gains its complexity by expertly blending fruit from 4 specifically diverse terroirs.
Burlesque Old Vine Zinfandel
Regular price £11.95A full bodied Zinfandel, packed with damson fruit flavours with a twist of black pepper.
Wonderfully balanced with a persistent finish
Country: USA
Region: California
ABV: 14%
Grapes: 100% Zinfandel
Food Match: Homemade burger or spicy sausage casserole
In the vineyard: The grapes are selected from old vine Zinfandel vineyards in the Lodi region of central California. Vinified in stainless steel tanks and a little oak ageing, it’s an intensely satisfying wine.