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Regarded as one of the best sites in the region, Montestefano does not disappoint! Complex aromas of red fruit, blood orange, sweet spice and cedar wood. Juicy, rich and full bodied with a mid palate and finish that goes on forever. Very elegant and refined. Special wine!

Country: Italy

Region: Piemonte

Grapes: Nebbiolo

ABV: 14.5%

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Drinking Window: 2025 - 2035
Antonio Galloni, September 2024
The 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano is one of the most elegant, polished wines in this range. Bright red-toned fruit, blood orange, spice, mint and cedar are beautifully lifted. The tannins are remarkably polished for a young, recently bottled Riserva. I admire its poise and elegance. This is an especially refined edition of the Montestefano. In 2020, the mix of vineyards is a bit younger than in the past, as one of the blocks of older vineyards was replanted and not used. If I could have only one of the Riservas in 2020, this would be it!

Deep dark cherry colour. The complexity of this beautifully crafted wine is shown through mature red and dark fruit aromas with some cacao and herbs. Generous in body with soft powerful tannins and cooked fruit notes and so beautifully balanced on the finish. Food Match: Venison, veal, BBQ, roasted beef, stew, game, roasted lamb chops with ratatouille, grilled vegetable, cheeses, roasted oxtail.

Vinified under the strict supervision of the Rabbi from the Habat Jewish Community of Barcelona. This is a Certified kosher wine: Lo mevushal (not pasteurized) and Le Pessaj.

Country: Spain

Region: Montsant

Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon 35% Grenache 35% Cariñena 30%

ABV: 15%

Kosher

Nestled in the rugged hills of the Catalan countryside, in the tiny village bearing its name, is the well-respected Celler de Capçanes. It was this wild Montsant landscape which first captivated Jürgen Wagner back in the early 90s, but the huge potential he recognised in this unique village co-operative that determined what followed. Pouring all his efforts into working with the growers to nurture the best from their vineyards and the most honest expressions of their terroir, Celler de Capçanes has established itself as one of the most engaging wineries in the area.

Crafted from this distinctive grape variety, the wine is light-bodied and silky, with vibrant flavours of juicy blackberries complemented by subtle baking spice. Bright acidity and earthy minerality bring freshness, depth, and a long, expressive finish.

Grape: Baladi

Region: Bethlehem, Palestine

A deliciously unique blend, with lime and rose petals, green apple, orange zest, backed with toasted almond characters, multi-layered and charmingly complex. Reflecting Pieter’s focus on overlooked, high-quality vineyards.

Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

Grapes: Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Fernão Pires, Semillon and Verdelho

ABV: 13.5%

The combination of fruit from 17 Western Cape sites, including Grenache Blanc (Piekenierskloof), Clairette Blanche and Fernão Pires (Swartland), plus Semillon (Elgin) and Verdelho (Voor Paardeberg), brought together in this defining blend created from Pieter's conscious brain. His favourite barrels, tank selections and varietals from a range of different sites across the winelands, then aged 10 months in old French oak.

Winemakers don't come much more creatively brilliant than the genius that is Pieter Walser. He's the sort of man that's had more fantastic ideas before breakfast than we manage in a whole week and that talent shines through in his wines. Each comes with a story often as captivating as they are mystifying so we've asked him to record a few to give you an insight into the magic behind the vino!

Beautiful garnet red colour. Fresh cherry and dried cranberry nose with a concentrated palate of sweet spice, dried dark fruit, coffee and raisins. A long and elegant finish.

Country: Italy

Region: Valpolicella 

ABV: 15%

Grapes: Molinara: 5%
Rondinella: 25%
Corvinone: 35%
Corvina: 35%

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Sant'Urbano is produced from grapes grown on the organically farmed Sant'Urbano hillside vineyard. The grapes are hand-selected, dried for 110 days, and then macerated for 28 days. The wine is aged in French and Slavonian oak barrels before bottle refinement.

Rich and expressive, with layers of dark red fruits, cherry, blackberry and plum, complemented by subtle notes of nutmeg, cooked strawberry, red apple and almond. Extended lees ageing contributed to a fine creaminess and structural weight, enhancing complexity and leading to a clean, dry finish.

Country: England

Region: East Sussex

Grapes: 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier. 

ABV: 12%

Vegan

Made from a blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier. The grapes are gently pressed to capture the richness ands spice of Pinot Noir fruit while maintaining balance and finesse. Four years lees ageing enhances texture and brings and elegant creaminess to the palate, resulting in a wine of poise and refined character.

Owned and run by Lawrence Warr, Henners is the result of a long term dream to produce the finest English Sparkling Wine. Lawrence started his career as an automotive engineer in the exciting world of Formula One. Having left Formula One, to set up an engineering consultancy, the search for the perfect vineyard site began. The search  was a lengthy and dedicated one - as the ideal combination of soils, aspect, slope, altitude and microclimate was difficult to find. After two years he found the site at Herstmonceux, East Sussex. The vineyard was planted in May 2007, with the winery following in 2009.

Red fruit aromas: red currants and raspberries. Full and fruity on the palate, with great length and minerality. The tannins are silky and ripe.

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir

ABV: 13%

The nose is delicate, restrained and elegant with its grapefruit, greengage, chamomile and apple blossom aromas and whiffs of exotic spice. The floral character of the nose follows through onto a richly textured mid-palate, showing yellow peach, poached pear and nectarine against a backdrop of fresh mandarin and green fig flavours with integrated acidity and a full body. The ripe stone fruit character adds to the complexity on the palate and the spicy finish with hints of fenugreek, black cardamom and Cape fynbos complements a very balanced wine.

Country: South Africa

Region: Franschhoek Valley

Grapes: Semillon (97%), Muscat d'Alexandrie (3%)

ABV: 13.5%

Great with Cape Malay dishes such as beef baboti - a well-known South African dish consisting of spiced minced meat baked with an egg-based topping.

Tim Atkin MW
96 points. Boekenhoutskloof's world-class Semillon uses grapes from three distinct blocks in Franschhoek, planted in 1902, 1936 and 1942, combining these with 3% Muscat d'Alexandrie. Showing more acidity and restraint than the stunning 2020, and less of the struck match character, it has notes of lemongrass, custard and beeswax and a core of chiselled acidity. Drinking 2024-32

Made from a single vineyard of nearly 100 year - old grenache vines  and entirely fermented and aged in new large french oak barrels for 11 months.

Garrus was at the heart of Sacha Lichine's vision in 2006 to make Rose Grand and today ,Garrus is firmly established as a world class iconic luxury Rose.

Notes of citrus, peach and passion fruit with glazed pear and pineapple filling the mid palate . Powerful and elegant with a creamy finish that features rich, spicy notes .

Country: France

Region: Provence

Grapes: Grenache, Vermentino, Syrah

ABV: 13.5%

Aromas of honey, wildflowers, and chamomile tea on the nose. Soft and textured palate, with blanched almonds on the lingering finish.

Country: Italy

Region: Veneto

Grapes: Garganega

ABV:11.5%

Rich plum and cherry character, buttressed with bright acidity and dusty tannins. It’s chewy yet polished.

Country: Italy

Region: Montalcino, Tuscany

ABV: 14.5%

Grapes: Sangiovese

A quietly complex red. Aromas of wild strawberry, Mediterranean herbs, rose and spice. The palate is fresh and medium bodied, with a fine mineral line and soft, grainy tannins that give definition without heaviness. 

Country: Italy

Region: Liguria

ABV: 12.5%

Grapes: Rossese

Food match: A versatile red that works well with herb-roasted vegetables, seafood stews. 

Region: Palestine, Galilee Heights

Grape: Cabernet Franc

ABV: 15%

Food Match: Slow roast beef rib

Deep ruby red with violet hues. The Cabernet varieties show their muscles with dark small fruits like black currant, cherry and blackberry. The nose is rich, it starts fresh and then develops into Mediterranean scrub and black tea notes. The palate is voluminous with fine-grained and silky tannins. This wine has a long-lasting and flavourful finish. Drinking well now, but could keep for several years.

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany, Bolgheri D.O.P.

Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot.

ABV: 14%

Food Match: A wonderfully versatile wine—ideal with red meats, cheeses, and hearty
meat-based pasta dishes.

Fresh lemon and lime followed by creamy nuttiness on the nose. This wine has a complex structure with a vibrant crisp palate flowing into an elegant oak finish.

Country: South Africa

Region: Simonsberg, Paarl

ABV: 14%

Grapes: 100% Chardonnay

This wine is rich and full-bodied red wine with aromas of violets, cocoa, and blackcurrant. The palate shows richness and roundness, with flavours of blackberries and plums.

Country: South Africa

Region: Limietberg

Grapes: Malbec 

ABV: 14.5%

Food matches: grilled red meat and Mediterranean roast vegetables

Deep, intense violet colour with aromas of  plums, raspberries, black fruits, blackberries. Subtle notes of strawberry, floral and violets. In the mouth this wine displays more mineral and earthy tones, balanced with structured, ripe tannins.

Country: South Africa

Region: Wellington

Grapes: Malbec

ABV: 14%

Food matches: Perfect with Sirloin steak

Deep ruby red in colour. An intense nose with aromas of both fruit and aromatic herbs. The palate is fresh, elegant and complex, revealing notes of sweet spice. The wine is concentrated and rich, with a smooth palate and long finish.

Country: Italy

Region: Valpolicella 

ABV: 13.5%

Grapes:Rondinella: 20%
Molinara: 5%
Corvina: 38%
Corvinone: 38%

organic

A very rare grape variety, mostly found in the Canary Islands, particularly Tenerife. The vines are 'pie franco' or ungrafted ancient specimens that thus far have managed to avoid the dreaded Phylloxera bug which devastated many European vineyards in the 19th century. The wine is complex, concentrated and flinty with aromas of green herbs, apples and quince. 6 months in barrel and on its lees has given the wine a beautiful texture and long, saline finish.

Country: Spain

Region: Tenerife

Grapes: Vijariego Blanco

ABV: 13.5%

Food Match: Seafood such as grilled prawns and calamari would work well with this wine.

Practicing organic, but not certified.

Perfect Pinot Noir! Only 24 barrels made of this, so snap it up while you can!

Ripe in dense black cherry, blueberry and raspberry. This wine has a delicious juiciness that keeps it balanced in the glass. A firmness of acidity supports the well-integrated tannins and lithe fruit, while the finish brings a swirl of cinnamon, baked red apple and vanilla. 

Country: USA

Region: Russian River Valley, California

ABV: 14%

Grapes: Pinot Noir

Ripe cherry, blueberry, ripe plum skin and apricots. Sumptuous and full with a  hint of sweet spice on the mid-palate which leads to firm and velvety tannins on the finish.

Grapes: 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Petit Verdot, 17% Malbec,
7% Cabernet Franc and 6% Merlot

Country: South Africa

Region: Simonsberg, Paarl

ABV: 14.5%

Food pairing: Beef rib

A vibrant burgundy colour with a ruby red hue. Aromas and flavours of violets, red cherries, raspberries and a hint of dried herbs and biltong. The tannins are delicate and warm and the finish is lingering.

Country: Italy

Region: Etna, Sicily

Grapes: Nerello Mascalese

ABV: 14.5%

Food Match: Seared Tuna steak with grilled egg plant salad.

The character of the Timorasso grape and the terroir shine through, giving intense and complex wines with a textured chalkiness, mouthwatering acidity, and a long, concentrated finish.

Country: Italy

Region: Piedmonte, Colli Tortonesi

Grapes: Timorasso

ABV: 13.5% 

Food Match: Versatile. Seafood, roast poultry, soft cheeses, and grilled vegetables.

Unoaked and perfectly balanced, this bold and complex red has bramble, plum, blackberry, and exotic spice baked into its broad frame.

Country: Italy

Region: Molise

Grapes: Tintilia

ABV: 15%

Food match: Grilled vegetables, sausages or barbecued meats.