Thörnicher Riesling 2021
Regular price £19.95Steely nose full of minerality and lime, which follows through on the palate - not forgetting that bracing acidity, balance and poise. Lip-smacking.
Country: Germany
Region: Mosel
ABV: 11%
Grapes: 100% Riesling
Nativo The Birds Organic Red 2020
Regular price £19.95A fruity, juicy, medium-bodied Swartland red blend. Generous red fruit flavours balanced with soft, earthy tannins.
Country: South Africa
Region: Swartland
Grapes: Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre
ABV: 13.5%
Domaine La Font de Notre Dame, Gigondas 2021
Regular price £24.45Garrigue aromas with a slight mint note on the nose. Silky and balanced, with good fruit character and ripe tannins. 2019 is considered as one of Gigondas’ finest vintages.
Country: France
Region: Rhone
Grapes: GRENACHE NOIR 80%, SYRAH 10%, MOURVÈDRE 10%
ABV: 14.5%
Food Match: Venison casserole, roasted duck leg and a selection of root vegetables would pair well, with ratatouille or pan fried wild mushrooms ideal meat free options.
Pinot Noir Mount Edward 2020
Regular price £36.65A stunning Pinot Noir from Otago in New Zealand. Handmade with care and love.
Beautiful aromatics; cherries and bright berry fruits mixed with some darker fruit notes plus hints of herb and spice. On the palate there is that same purity of fruit expression and a smooth and silky texture with just enough tannin to support the the depth and weight of the flavours
Country: New Zealand
Region: Otago
ABV: 13.5%
Grapes: Pinot Noir
There are many characters in New Zealand winemaking and one of the largest is Duncan Forsyth. Maverick or genius, planting vines in the cold of Otago takes some nerve. These vineyards are on the edge of what is possible, the climate is so marginal. With a biodynamic approach and the reassuring chaos of a smallholding full of pigs and chickens the wines, especially the exquisite Riesling, win awards and praise worldwide proving that we should all try to be little bit different. Mount Edward's winemaking approach is traditional, using natural yeasts and minimal intervention at all stages to produce wines which reflect the vintage from which they came. The Central Otago climate and soils are unique with the parent rock being glacially derived schist. Most of the soils having been cultivated only a few times in the 100 years before the viticulturists arrived, and some not at all. The growing season is warm and dry with cool nights. It is a short season however, with a risk of frost early and late and they actively restrict crop levels managing the vine canopy to achieve balance and uniform ripeness regardless of variety
Akarregi Txiki Txakoli
Regular price £17.95Located in the quintessential txakoli town of Getaria overlooking the Bay of Biscay, Akarregi Txiki is an extremely traditional winery which has been making wine in this farmhouse for generations. Fermented in stainless steel vats and left on lees with for minimum 3 months. Bottled with some residual CO2 pressure to give it the characteristic spritz. Crisp and delicate with hints of lemon leaves, lime and salty freshness, complimented by a delicate spritz.
Country: Spain
Region: Getariako Txakolina
Grapes: Hondarrabi zuri
ABV: 11.5%
Sagrantino di Montefalco 'Il Domenico' 2009
Regular price £45.00It pours an intense ruby red with hues of garnet, with an intense aromatic range: blackcurrant, tobacco, coffee and graphite. This wine has a lingering taste and is warm, powerful, spiced, with balanced and velvet-smooth tannins.
Country: Italy
Region: Umbria
Grapes: Sagrantino
ABV: 15%
Food Match: Game, roast, stewed and braised meat, aged cheese
Made from the best selection of grapes grown exclusively in a vineyard on the hills of Colcimino. The oldest vineyard in Bevagna (Pg) situated in Colcimino at 350 m heigt, exposure West on sandy clay-calcareous. Plant density: 4000 per hectare.
'Underbrush, black plum and balsamic notes lead the nose of this wine. The concentrated palate offers prune, blackberry jam, mocha and licorice flavors alongside assertive but refined tannins. Drink through 2025." 91 points, Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast (January 2018)
MAD Tokaji Late Harvest Furmint 2019
Regular price £29.75Lively, lush, late harvest wine, the natural sugar concentration is balanced by refreshing acidity. Floral, fruity intense aromas, a touch of minerality and fresh fruity lingering finish.
Country: Hungary
Region: Tokaji
Vegan/Vegetarian
Grapes: 100% Furmint
ABV: 12%
Food Match: Perfect with creamy blue cheese
The Szent Tamás winery was founded by two Hungarian businessmen and the son of Hungary's most famous and influential producers- Istevan Szepsy. They firmly believe the village of MÁD in the remote Tokaj region of Hungary is one of the great wine producing areas of the world. Working with vineyards that were shaped by several volcanic eruptions millions of years ago, their goal is to ensure that the once world renowned Tokaj Crus of MÁD would capture wine world`s attention again. Currently are working with 15 hectares of old vines in 9 different Crus, the MÁD Dry Furmint was created to be a benchmark representation of the village of MÁD through the collaborative work of the Szent Tamás winery and an ever growing number of small landowners.
Chateau Violet Sauternes 2016 375ml
Regular price £15.95A delicious sweet wine from Bordeaux. Try with blue-cheeses, foie gras and of course desserts.
This wine has a beautifully espressive nose with a bouquet where candied fruit are enhanced by spices and vanilla. Concentrated apricot and peach fruit with notes of candied lemon. Long finish.
Country: France
Region: Sauternes
ABV: 13%
Grapes: 85% Semillon, 10% Sauvignon, 5% Muscadelle
Angus Paul White Blend ‘Orange Wine’ 2022
Regular price £17.95This delightful orange wine is made of mostly Muscat with a touch of Semillon. It makes for a beautifully fresh and bright wine with bold notes of apricot, candied lemon and a touch of sea salt and nuts for that lovely fresh bite. The 10 days on skins gives a chewy wine gum notes with fine tannin to coat the palate and an oxidative nutty finish. Fresh and complex, making a fantastic gastronomic wine.
Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
Grapes: Muscat (89%)
Semillon (11%)
ABV: 13%
Food Match: Oysters or Japanese cuisine
Stellenbosch, this famous region, is 30 miles north east of Cape Town yet still close enough to the ocean to benefit from cool maritime conditions. These beautiful vineyards are dominated by scenic mountains and the region is home to some of the Cape`s most famous and influential wine estates. The most noted and important vineyards are located on the prized slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain. This small and highly rated sub-zone has fantastic terroir and is where many of South Africa`s top red cuvees are produced.
Angus Paul had their first vintage in 2020, creating wines with a focus on South African Heritage, using Chenin, Muscat and Pinotage soon expanding with Cinsault. The wines are made with minimal intervention to make quality wines that truly express the varieties characteristics. The labels are inspired by the ‘Age of exploration’ when the South African wine industry was founded, with graphics of superstitious tales from exploratory sailors.
Saurwein OM Hemel-en-Aarde Pinot Noir 2020
Regular price £47.00Red forest berry and bramble berry fruit, red cherries, rose perfume, fragrant sumac and cumin spice on the nose. Red forest fruit, beetroot earthiness, fresh hibiscus, fruit-coated tannin and crisp acidity, medium bodied on the palate.
Country: South Africa
Region: Hemel-En-Aarde
Grapes: Pinot Noir
ABV: 13.5%
Place of the Gods Farm, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Walker Bay, Hermanus. This dryland vineyard is situated just 12 km from the sea and lies at 300 m above sea-level. The soils are granite origin with a significant portion of clay. Pinot noir clones are 115 and 667. The vineyard was planted in 2006
Beautiful label art by Isabella Kuijers.
Thomas Farge Saint Joseph Grand Angle Rouge 2020
Regular price £34.95Silky and elegant Rhone red. Drinking beautifully now.
Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Grapes: Syrah
ABV: 14%
Cava Vilarnau Demi-Sec
Regular price £14.95Abundant bubbles of medium size forming crown. Pale yellow colour with green reflections.
On the nose fresh, clean and pleasant with good aromatic intensity, mainly primary aromas of fruit and floral.
Sweet on the mouth however well balanced with the acidity.
Country: Spain
Region: Catalonia
Grapes: Vuira, Parellada, Xarello
ABV: 12.5%
Food Match: Great as an aperitif or as a light accompaniment to white chocolate dessert like white chocolate cheese cake with raspberries, or just with plain white chocolate.
Lidio Carraro Dádivas Merlot /Cabernet 2016
Regular price £11.95Country: Brazil
Region: Encruzilhada do Sul
Grapes: Merlot 60% and Caberne Sauvignon 40%
ABV: 13%
Cabaletta Rosso MAGNUM
Regular price £27.95A deliciously rich yet supple red that's perfect to enjoy along side some hearty, rustic Italian cuisine.
Intense ruby-red colour with a complex bouquet reminiscent of prunes, cherries and redcurrants. The oak ageing adds a pleasant roasted and spicy aroma. On the palate it is full-bodied, supple and well-balanced with a long finish
Country: Italy
Region: Veneto
ABV: 13%
Grapes: 70% Corvina, 20% Rhondinella, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Diemersfontein Sauvignon Blanc 2022/23
Regular price £13.95This Sauvignon Blanc displays acidity and a delightful spectrum of ripe tropical fruits like pineapple and passion fruit, ending with a zingy lime, a textured mouthfeel and a lingering finish
Country: South Africa
Region: Wellington
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
ABV: 13%
Pairs well with seafood salads and richer poultry dishes
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%
Oscar Blanc Organic 2022
Regular price £14.95Zesty, aromatic, tropical and vivacious dry white from the South of France. A new Cellar Door Team favourite for everyday drinking..
Country: France
Region: Cotes de Gasgogne
ABV: 11.5%
Chanzy Bourgogne Pinot Noir Les Fortunés 2022
Regular price £24.95This wine has an attractive shiny light ruby colour. It is both refined and very frank on the nose and palate. It opens to aromas of red fruits. Its silky tannins support the balance of a wine, such that it can be kept for some time (5 to 7 years) while remaining pleasant in its youth.
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Food Match: Serves well as an aperitif for fresh and savoury tapas, soft-boiled eggs or roasted fish.
Maison Chanzy is a highly respected Burgundian producer, their wines are a classical demonstration of premium vineyard sites in Côte Chalonnaise, Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits.
Their range has been carefully engineered by winemaker Max Blondelle, whose primary task is to create wines that eloquently communicate their respective terroir, whilst remaining hands-off in his approach. As such, Chanzy are one of the few Burgundy producers to achieve Haute Valeur Environnementale level 3; the most highly regarded certification for agriculture in France.
Pinot noir is the heritage of Red Burgundy. The pinot noir grape was born in Burgundy and has carried the name since 1375. Pinot noir is the hereditary source to all of the great red wines from Burgundy vineyards. Pinot noir is jealously desired, but it is fragile and it requires very careful care during its vegetative period.
Heilan Coo Granche Blanc 2022
Regular price £12.95Crisp peach, under-ripe pineapple, honeysuckle and a touch of tangerine, fresh and crisp white that doesn’t lack for intensity or length.
Country: South Africa
Region:
Grapes: Grenache Blanc
ABV: 13%
Kabbelend Cinsault 2022
Regular price £12.95Light, fruity, juicy and ripe red. Full of flavour and vibrant, crunchy red fruit character. Good stuff!
Country: South Africa
Region: Paarl
Grapes: Cinsault
ABV: 13%
Food pairing: pan fried duck breast with a berry sauce or cheese and cured meats with quince jelly.
Babylonstoren - Babel 2022
Regular price £17.95Country: South Africa
Region: Paarl, Western Cape
Grapes: 39% shiraz, 16% cabernet sauvignon, 11% malbec, 11% merlot, 10% petit verdot, 7% cabernet franc and 6% pinotage
ABV: 14.5%
Cantina Terlano Riserva Pinot Noir Monticol 2020/21
Regular price £39.95The whole team is in love with this wine after sharing a magnum for our Christmas dinner at Prime. Floral and elegant nose of violets and strawberries with a dusting of cocoa. Concentrated, yet light and delicate. A beautiful, ethereal finish of minerality and fruit.
Country: Italy
Region: South Tyrol
Grapes: Pinot Noir
ABV: 13%
Reflektief Old Vines Palomino 2022
Regular price £12.95Fresh and zesty aromas with notes of almond skin, fennel and even a little jasmine. A bright natural acidity on the palate with a teasing top note of grassy fennel, almond nuttiness and the residual salinity of an old dry grown vineyard. Drink slowly to take all this in.
Country: South Africa
Region: Piekenierskloof
Grapes: Palomino
ABV: 12.5%
Chanzy Rully Blanc 'Les Cailloux' 2020
Regular price £31.95Les Cailloux is a very stoney and limestone 40 year old vineyard of 1 hectare. Sitting at 340m above sea level on a plateau, the stones here are larger and not only provide a great mineral backbone to the wines, but also keep the grapes warm into the evening. The 2019 is excellent, very green, lean and with a hint of the grassy green notes one finds
in Riesling or Semillon. Great acidity and structure and should age very nicely. 15 months ageing in 228L barrels.
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Grapes: Chardonnay
Food Match: Wonderful with rich lobster linguini
Quinta do Montalto Uncondemned Medieval Old Vines 2020 White
Regular price £18.75Superb. Organic, vegetarian white from Lisbon.
A field blend of old vines mainly Fernao Pires White.
Country: Portugal
Region: Lisboa
Grapes: Fernao Pires
ABV: 14.5%