Darriaud Cairanne 2019
Regular price £17.75Rich, 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.
Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge Reserve de l’Abbe
Regular price £12.25Mulberries and blueberries on the nose. Soft and supple on the palate with a juicy red cherry finish. Classic Southern Rhône easy drinking red.
Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Grapes: Grenache, Syrah
ABV: 14%
'La Chaussynette' Mas de Boislauzon 2021
Regular price £16.25'Baby Chateauneuf Du Pape' A rich fruity wine that is made easy to drink with smooth tannins and an elegant finish. The harvest is hand-picked, meticulously sorted and 100% destemmed. It’s a traditional vinification with temperature control. No yeast added.
Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Grapes: Grenache, Syrah
ABV: 14 %
Organic
Food: It’s enjoyed with grilled meat, cheese, barbecue…
Domaine Lafran-Veyrolles Bandol Rosé Organic
Regular price £23.95A serious Rose with a strong personality.
Beautiful pale salmon colour with an appealing lemon & herb nose followed by flavours of warm southern herbs & rich, rounded fruit. Very much a food wine with a powerful character & a delicious dry finish.
Country: France
Region: Provence
Grapes: 65% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache, 15% Cinsault
ABV: 14%
Organic
Vegan/Vegetarian
Domaine Lafran Veyrolles is an estate with a superb terroir and is widely recognised as one of the top three producers in the appellation. Jean-Marie Castell runs this small, traditional estate with just 10 ha of vines on the famous red clay soil of Bandol. The estate nestles in and is protected by the hills of the Cadière d'Azur and benefits from a maritime climate. The estate works organically and the yields are kept extremely low. Domaine Lafran Veyrolles reds have made it one of the star performers of the appellation … but don’t overlook the rosé wines as they deserve attention too!
Eté en Provence Rosé
Regular price £16.25Very pale, a transparent onion skin pink. Generous fruit and restrained elegance: flavours of white peach, melon and berries, with satisfying weight and a clean, dry finish.
Country: France
Region: Provence
Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault
ABV: 13%
Small Town Vineyards Clovella Grenache and Mourvedre 2019
Regular price £18.45In the early 1990s, Magpie identified this special site - a single vineyard of Grenache and Mourvèdre. After an olympic blending exercise one night with the wine from here, they name the vineyard 'Clovella'. This wine is a heady embrace of dark spice; it's no coincidence that there’s a distinct clove note in this wine. Bright, fresh, textural in spite of 22 months ageing in older French oak. Soft, moreish and foody.
Country: Australia
Region: Barossa
Grapes: Grenache and Mourvedre
ABV: 14%
Food Match: Slow cooked lamb shanks or Fillet of Beef for a special occasion.
The label design inspiration is all about the meeting of mouths, that energy before lips meet, whether meeting a glass of wine or each other. Two varieties blending into one....
Altolandon Mil Historias Organic Garnacha 2020
Regular price £14.95Intense and bright picota cherry colour. The nose is clean and intense, lots of black fruits, candy and floral notes. A medley of plum, strawberry, black cherry and black currant with undertones of white pepper, earthy notes, and a very pleasant balsamic end with a hint of sweetness. This is elegant, crisp with mineral undertones and notes of rosemary and cedar that emerge as the wine evolves – not to mention the sweet but vibrant tannins that promise a bright future.
Country: Spain
Region: DO Manchuela, La Mancha
Grapes: Garnacha
ABV: 14%
Vegan/Vegetarian
Organic
As the lands starts to rise, inland northwest of Valencia, you will find Roselia Molina heading up Bodegas Altolandon. The property consists of 120 hectares with the winery resting right in the centre, not only making it aesthetically satisfying but also extremely practical. At 1,100 metres above sea level, the altitude serves to benefit the grapes with large diurnal variations which encourage even ripening and also helping retain their natural acidity. Organic methods are used to manage the vines utilising only natural fertilisers and some green pruning to further guarantee the quality of fruit prior to hand-harvesting. The grapes are vinified as naturally as possible with native yeasts and little other intervention. The wines are then aged in French oak and some in clay amphora to retain purity, but build complexity.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chateau Beauchene 'Serriere' 2021
Regular price £36.00An excellent vintage in the Southern Rhone, full-bodied and creamy-textured for the estate. Hints of wood char and roasted meat mark the nose, while the flavours of mocha and brown sugar carry through the plush, velvety finish.
Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Grapes: Grenache, Syrah
ABV: 14.%
Hochar Pere et Fils Red 2019
Regular price £26.95Cinsault (50%), Grenache (35%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (15%). Bright ruby colour with red fruit, plum, sloe berry and cherries on the aromas and flavours.
Country: Lebanon
Region: Bekaa Valley
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Grenache
ABV: 13.5%
Clos Bagatelle ‘A l’Origine’ Saint-Chinian Rouge 2021
Regular price £14.95In the glass, the wine has a bright ruby colour with a fresh, herby, garrigue nose. A touch of liquorice is followed by full-flavoured and intense, typically southern flavours. Equal measures of Syrah, Carignan and Grenache and a dash of Mouvèdre provide youth, excellent balance and generous and gentle structure.
Country: France
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon, St Chinian
Grapes: 10% Mourvedre SYRAH 30%, CARIGNAN 30%, GRENACHE NOIR 30%
ABV: 13.5%
Doran Vineyards ARYA 2022
Regular price £13.95The freshness and citrus aromas and flavours of the Chenin are well balanced by the dried apricot notes of the Grenache Blanc and then there is a lovely, well rounded finish given by the weightier Roussanne.
Country: South Africa
Region: Voor Paardeberg
Grapes: Chenin, Roussane, Grenache Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc
ABV: 13%
Domaine Chante Cigale, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2020
Regular price £33.95This 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.
Country: France
Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape
ABV: 15%
Grapes: Grenache 65%, Syrah 20%, Mourvedre 10%
Château L’Escarelle Deux Anges Rosé 2022
Regular price £19.95The ‘Château’ is the most traditional – and the oldest – of their wines. It’s blended in the traditional way, with a short maceration period – these wines are designed to be drunk fairly soon. Dependable, elegant and bursting with fruit. The ideal way to get to know the vineyard and taste the terroir. Delicate and elegant floral aromas with lively minerality on the palate, clean attack and delicious strawberry notes.
Country: France
Region: AOP Côteaux Varois en Provence
Grapes: Grenache, Cinsault , Shiraz
ABV: 12.5%
Chateau de L’Escarelle of one of the most prestigious wine estates in the heart of Provence, with 100 hectares of organically certified vineyards set in 1,000 hectares of beautiful woodland.
Food Match: Perfect as an aperitif or an accompaniment to southern French dishes
Apostrophe Possessive Reds' Blend 2020
Regular price £15.95Aromas of rose petals, musk and plum. The medium-bodied palate presents vibrant berry flavours and fine tannins with a cleansing acidity.
Country: Australia
Region: Great Southern, WA
Grapes: Counoise 42%, Grenache 32%, Shiraz 26%
ABV: 13.5%
Wolf Trap Rosé 2021
Regular price £10.95The 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%
Strandveld Vineyards 'The Navigator' 2020
Regular price £24.95Complex nose with hints of dark chocolate, blackberry, lavender and mocha. Good structure with plum, vibrant red berry and mineral complexity and a lingering finish.
Country: South Africa
Region: Elim, Cape Agulhus
Grapes: Shiraz Grenache Mouvedre Viognier
ABV: 14%
Doran Rosie D Grenache Noir Rosé 2022
Regular price £12.45Fresh, clean and summery with a splash of strawberry and raspberry aromas on cloud of
candyfloss.
Country: South Africa
Region: Voor Paardeberg
Grapes: Grenache Noir
ABV: 13%
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%
Château L’Escarelle Deux Anges Rosé 2020 Magnum
Regular price £40.00The ‘Château’ is the most traditional – and the oldest – of their wines. It’s blended in the traditional way, with a short maceration period – these wines are designed to be drunk fairly soon. Dependable, elegant and bursting with fruit. The ideal way to get to know the vineyard and taste the terroir. Delicate and elegant floral aromas with lively minerality on the palate, clean attack and delicious strawberry notes.
Country: France
Region: Côtes de Provence
Grapes: Grenache, Cinsault , Shiraz
ABV: 12.5%
Chateau de L’Escarelle of one of the most prestigious wine estates in the heart of Provence, with 100 hectares of organically certified vineyards set in 1,000 hectares of beautiful woodland.
Food Match: Perfect as an aperitif or an accompaniment to southern French dishes
Boutinot ‘Les Deux Barriques’, Cairanne AOC 2019 (in wooden gift box)
Regular price £29.95Made only when the assemblage tastings of La Côte Sauvage reveal two outstanding barrels - ‘Deux Barriques’ - that merit bottling in their own right. The hallmark of ‘Les Deux Barriques’ is finesse not power.
Explosive aromas and flavours of astonishingly ripe red fruits interlaced with mocha and seductively sweet oaky nuances crescendo in an enticingly smooth and silky palate of intricacy and surprising delicacy. This wine is presented in a wooden box, making
it a perfect choice for a gift.
Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Grapes: Grenache Noir, Syrah, Carignan
ABV: 14%
The Chocolate Block 2022 Boekenhoutskloof
Regular price £25.952022 5 star platter!!!
Iconic South African wine by South African Winemaker of the year 2020 Gottfried Mocke, one of the most innovative winemakers in South Africa. Tim Atkin has rated this vintage 92 points in his latest South African report The 2021 wine is bigger and better than ever!
The nose is dark, intense and brooding with aromas of black cherries, cardamom, sweet tobacco, espresso and subtle whiffs of perfume. The dark fruit character of the nose follows through onto an exceptionally complex, juicy palate with gentle nuances of ripe plums, violets, black olives, cloves, and liquorice. The mid-palate is focused, lithe and elegant with very fine, cocoa powdery tannins. The wine is medium to full bodied, very balanced with an earthy, layered character, covering the entire spectrum of berry fruit - from tart red plums to rich blue and black berries. The finish is svelte, clean and dry, peppery and lingering, with hints of dried cranberry, tar, graphite and smoke.
Country: South Africa
Region: Swartland
ABV: 14.5%
Grapes: Syrah 71%; Grenache 11%; Cinsault 9%; Cabernet Sauvignon 8%; Viognier 1%
Domaine de la Presidente - Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2020
Regular price £37.95An excellent vintage in the Southern Rhone, full-bodied and creamy-textured for the estate. Hints of wood char and roasted meat mark the nose, while the flavours of mocha and brown sugar carry through the plush, velvety finish.
Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Grapes: Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah,
Mourvedre
ABV: 14.%
Celler de CapçanesPeraj Ha'abib 2018
Regular price £45.25Deep 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.
RAAR Grenache Blanc 2022
Regular price £22.95Country: South Africa
Region: Swartland, Riebeek Valley
Grapes: Grenache Blanc
ABV: 14.5%