Aloe Tree Shiraz
Regular price £12.00A scrumptiously soft, juicy Shiraz simply oozing spicy bramble fruit. Supple and silky on the palate with a bright, red berry finish.
Country : South Africa
Region: Western Cape, Paarl
Grape: Shiraz
ABV : 14.50%
The iconic Aloe Tree image is sure to be familiar to anyone who has travelled widely through the Cape and is an important part of the biodiversity which South Africa is famous for.
The characteristic silhouette provides a backdrop to one of the most spectacular wine regions in the world where wines grow in harmony with the thousands of plant species that make up the Cape Floral Kingdom
Aloe Tree Chenin Blanc 2024
Regular price £11.25A fantastic wine for all occasions. Aromatic guava and orange blossom Jump from the glass – this Chenin Blanc is dry, but fruity, with ripe apples, peaches and a hint of orange peel on the palate.
Country: South Africa
Region: Western Cape
Grapes: 100% Chenin Blanc
Vegan/Vegetarian
The fruit for Aloe Tree hails from the increasingly fashionable west coast of the Cape. Cool nights and sea breezes combine to extend the growing season, resulting in perfectly balanced, ripe grapes.
Ultimate Provence AOP Cotes de Provence Rosé 2023
Regular price £21.95The beauty of this wine extends from the bottle to the liquid contents. Layers of raspberries, strawberries and fresh melon on the nose. A fresh, clean wine with great acidity for food pairing, but roundness to enjoy on its own. Star bright in colour, vibrant pale pink that has flecks of copper. The spice notes from the Syrah provides a dry, white pepper characteristic across the entire palate. A touch of Rolle gives great acidity and brightness that lends notes of winter citrus, spice with a warming finish.
Country: France
Region: Provence
ABV: 12.5%
Grapes: Grenache Noir (30%) Cinsault (30%) Syrah (30%) Rolle (10%)
Food Match: Excellent with grilled tuna steak and crunchy green beans with olive oil and sea salt.
Dewetshof Bon Vallon Chardonnay 2023
Regular price £17.50South Africa's answer to Chablis! Soils rich in limestone and broken mountain rock on De Wetshof’s site-specific vineyards allow this wine to emit optimum varietal expression. An unwooded wine, Bon Vallon has a brisk and clean freshness leading into a wide spectrum of classic flavours including citrus, wild flowers and grilled nuts, with a nuanced minerality on the aftertaste.
Country: South Africa
Region: Robertson
Grapes: Chardonnay
ABV: 13.5%
Goes well with Caesar Salad or seared salmon or tuna, equally, it will complement grilled or roasted white meats and pan-fried duck. It was awarded the top 15 award in the Chardonnay du Monde 2019 out of 696 Chardonnays tasted. And received a Double Gold Medal in the 2019 Veritas Awards
Cave de L'Ormarine Lévre Piquant Picpoul de Pinet 2023
Regular price £12.75Exuberantly fresh on the palate with ripe mango fruit, a slightly salty edge and underlying minerality.
Country: France
Region: Pinet
ABV: 12.5%
Grapes: 100% Picpoul
Cave de l'Ormarine is an award winning Cave producing wines from the tiny Pinet appelation in the Herault. Set up in 1992, bit with a history dating back to 1922 Cave de l'Ormarine has made significant investment in the winery and prides itself on the high standards and traceability of its grapes.
Raats Dolomite Cabernet Franc 2022
Regular price £17.25Dolomite wines express great purity of fruit and balanced elegance. The nose shows dark and red cherry. Dark berries, spiciness and herbs linger on the palate. The wine has great purity of fruit with a hint of wet-stone minerality and a velvet soft finish.
Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
ABV: 13.5%
Grapes: Cabernet Franc 90%
Malbec 10%
Cave de l’Ormarine Picpoul de Pinet Sélection
Regular price £12.95Delicately perfumed, ripe melon fruit on the nose. The palate is weighty and ripe but remains fresh and saline. A crowd pleaser but a very well made one.
Country: France
Region: AOP PICPOUL DE PINET
ABV: 12.5%
Grapes: 100% Picpoul Blanc
Cave de l'Ormarine's vineyards lie at approximately 40 metres above sea level on a chalky clay plateau, rich in Cretaceous limestone and quartz. The vineyards lie to the North of the Lac de Thau and slope towards it. Cyril Payon oversees the production and grapes are carefully selected and picked at different times to capture different flavour profiles. They are de-stemmed and macerated on their skins followed by fermentation for approximately 2 weeks without malolactic fermentation.
The Merger White 2022
Regular price £13.95The nose is clean, fresh and inviting with its green apple, white peach and yellow plum aromas, with whiffs of angelica and lemon zest. The mid-palate shows an array of stone fruit with flavours of nectarine, pear, cling peach and tangerine creating complexity. The acidity is integrated, and the wine is medium-bodied, fleshy and smooth with slight spicy undertones from careful oaking. The finish is vibrant and refreshing with hints of bruised apple, tarragon and honeysuckle.
Country: South Africa
Region: Swartland
Grapes: Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon, Grenache Blanc, Viognier
ABV: 13.5%
Dudley's Stone Chenin Blanc
Regular price £8.95A fantastic wine for all occasions. Aromatic and fresh with orange blossom and zest on the nose. Ripe red apples, peaches and a hint of orange peel on the palate.
This Chenin Blanc is pale straw in colour with sumptuous aromas of peach and melon. These characteristics are echoed on the palate, where they are perfectly balanced with a zingy lime freshness and crisp, refreshing finish.
Country: South Africa
Region: Western Cape
Grapes: 100% Chenin Blanc
ABV: 11%
Tasting Notes: This wine is ideal with spicy Asian seafood dishes.
Vegan/Vegetarian
Half Bottle Dewetshof Bon Vallon Chardonnay 2023
Regular price £10.45Soils rich in limestone and broken mountain rock on De Wetshof’s site-specific vineyards allow this wine to emit optimum varietal expression. An unwooded wine, Bon Vallon has a brisk and clean freshness leading into a wide spectrum of classic flavours including citrus, wild flowers and grilled nuts, with a nuanced minerality on the aftertaste.
Country: South Africa
Region: Robertson
Grapes: Chardonnay
ABV: 13.5%
Half Bottle
Wolf Trap Rosé 2022
Regular price £11.95The nose is complex and inviting, offering Morello cherry, cranberry, raspberry and whiffs of candyfloss, rose petal and acacia blossom. The palate shows red apple and nectarine flavours with hints of green plum, citrus and rosewater following through. The wine is focused and balanced with a well-rounded, smooth mid-palate and integrated natural acidity. It ends clean and fresh with an attractive cherry finish and hints of exotic spices and cling peach. Great mouthfeel and complexity for a wine made in this style and a very versatile partner to everything from seafood to hot Thai dishes..to braais!
Country: South Africa
Region: Swartland
Grapes: Cinsault 69%; Syrah 21%; Grenache Noir 10%
ABV: 12%
The Merger Red 2021
Regular price £13.95Aromas of blackberry, blueberry, baking spices and heady whiffs of violets create complexity. Dark berry fruit, liquorice, notes of sweet tobacco and allspice follow through onto a vibrant mid-palate with bright, svelte tannins and a silky texture. The wine shows exceptional balance with fresh, integrated acidity. Dark plums, black olives and hints of tar and cigar box linger on an earthy finish.
Country: South Africa
Region: Swartland
Grapes: Shiraz, Cinsault, Mouvedre, Grenache Noir, Malbec
ABV: 13.5%
RAAR Grenache Blanc 2023
Regular price £24.95Stunning, concentrated barrel fermented white Grenache, from very old vines in the Swartland. Aromatic on the nose with stone fruit and hints of floral notes with a touch of minerality on the palate, long finish. Very limited production of only 9 barrels.
Country: South Africa
Region: Swartland, Riebeek Valley
Grapes: Grenache Blanc
ABV: 14.5%
Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Regular price £37.95The nose is fragrant and full of ripe black fruit along with hints of cocoa, leather and liquorice. On the palate it is generous and full bodied, smooth yet firm tannin and a very long finish seasoned with sweet spice and toasty oak. This Cabernet expresses the distinct regional profile of Margaret River.
Country: Australia
Region: Margaret River, Western Australia
ABV: 13.5%
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
Food Match: Rump steak
Dudley's Stone Shiraz Malbec
Regular price £8.95This delicious blend of Shiraz and Malbec has a palate of ripe black and red berries, subtle spice, smooth tannins and a rich, long finish.
Country: South Africa
Region: Western Cape
Grapes: Shiraz, Malbec
ABV: 11%
Food Pairing: Perfect served alongside slow cooked lamb shank, fillet steak or a rich tomato pasta.
Vegan/Vegetarian