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This wine is very balanced on the palate with noticeable but mellow tannins and nice acidity. The ultimate easy-to-drink wine. There commended food-and-wine pairing: most meats, but it also makes an interesting match with boards of charcuterie.

This wine is best appreciated young to enjoy its stunning fruit. In the glass the wine is deep purple with a blue rim. On the nose, the wine is bold with a seductive perfume of violets and black berries. On the palate, the intense black fruit is balanced by a vibrant acidity and powder-fine tannins. The finish is long with rich blackcurrants.

1 Stark Conde 'Kara Tara' Pinot Noir, South Africa
1 Chateau Cissac, Haut Medoc, Bordeaux, France
1 Vavasour PAPA Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
1 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut, Champagne
1 Howard Park 'Leston'' Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River. AUS
1 Marcel Hugg Pinot Gris Organic, France
Makes a great gift

A deep garnet colour with aromas of savoury, herbaceous red and black fruit with hints of tobacco and spice on the nose. Good cassis fruit intensity, well-managed tannins and a balanced, lean finish.

Critic James Suckling described it as "clean, crisp and flavourful", with a "pretty nose". Maturation in part new oak barrels for 20 months lends notes of vanilla to the freshness of the fruit. 91 points

Deep dark ruby, violet tints, delicate bright rim. Ripe plums, tobacco, a touch of blackberries and herbal savouriness, nougat and orange zest in the background. Medium complexity, red cherries, well-integrated tannins, salty-mineral finish, a versatile food match.

1 x Chateau Tour Bellevue, Haut Medoc, Bordeaux, France
1 x Cherry Block Central Otago Pinot Noir
1 x Tinto Negro Uco Valley Malbec, Argentina
1 x San Jacopo, Poggio Al Grilli Chianti Superiore, Tuscany, Italy
1 x Lievland Bush Vine Pinotage, South Africa
1 x Howard Park 'Miamup' Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River

1 x Tinto Negro Uco Valley Malbec, Argentina
1 x Cherry Block Central Otago Pinot Noir
1 x MadFish Gold Turtle Chardonnay, AUS
1 x Starborough 'Family Estate' Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
1 x Chateau Tour Bellevue, Haut Medoc, Bordeaux, France
1 x Frey Riesling Dry Organic, Germany

The color of Château Mercier is concentrated, with a dark heart. Intense, the first nose exudes aromas of blackcurrant and violet that let a powdery floral of almond hinting at lilac blossom. The whole leaves an impression of delicacy and softness. The attack on the palate is round and concentrated, but gives way to a lovely fruity freshness. The mid-palate is velvety and delicate. The finish, elongated, is airy and elegant.

A hot year, allowing the grapes to reach excellent maturity, which gave smooth wines, characterized by a dark, intense and deep color. The nose is complex, fruity, floral and fresh. The aromas of fresh figs, blackberries, red fruits such as cherry and raspberry, as well as the noble violet characterize this great vintage. Tasting delighted by the power, richness, volume and density of each sip. Endowed with a very great balance, it is the alliance of power and delicacy, maturity and freshness.

Dark in color, this wine delivers seducing notes of red and black currant. Cabernet driven, the powerful mouth offers the right balance between the freshness of red fruits and a well-integrated structure. A wine that will pair perfectly with a roasted beef or a Lamb Confit

A wine with a good structure, developed with the aim of achieving a good balance that offers roundness and freshness.

The wine reflects all the wonderful elegance of great Graves – smooth tannin, refined cedar and raspberry
aromas, great finesse on the nose and the palate, and lovely aromatic complexity.

Grape varieties : 49% merlot, 40% cabernet sauvignon, 7% cabernet franc

Deep notes of spice, cacao and vanilla on the nose. The palate presents excellent freshness with hints of red fruit, rounded out by slight salinity and finishing with medium, elegant length.
Food pairing Roast chicken, juicy cuts of red meat such as bone-in shoulder of lamb, or mature cheeses.

A wine that is still a little discreet on the nose, but once aerated, delivers aromas of ripe red fruits on a background of charred wood. The mouth reveals itself to be ample, rich and concentrated, and upheld by silky tannins. Best enjoyed after a few years of ageing in cellar.

The 2016 Châteauneuf Du Pape Le Plateau is a blockbuster in the making. The first nose presents blackcurrants, mulberries and blackberries. The fruity components of the bouquet are accompanied by notes of cask ageing such as vanilla, cocoa bean and black tea. Full-bodied, silky, rich and long.

Its dress shines with a deep garnet. The nose of currants and ripe blueberries is already expressive. On the palate, it is a very nice balance between energetic and lively fruits and pleasant and round tannins.

Chateau La Truffe is an elegant wine, with silky-smooth tannins, and subtle, delicate aromas. A toasted nose, underlined with vanille and a fresh, fruit-rich palate. Made of 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc.

Deep notes of spice, cacao and vanilla on the nose. The palate presents excellent freshness with hints of red fruit, rounded out by slight salinity and finishing with medium, elegant length.
Food pairing Roast chicken, juicy cuts of red meat such as bone-in shoulder of lamb, or mature cheeses.

A clear appearance. A delicious nose with notes of redcurrant, blackberry and blueberry jelly combined with rose petals and peonies. A smooth with notes of Itxassou black cherries and wild raspberries. A wine that is perfect on its own but may also be served throughout a meal.

Chateau Tour Bellevue has an intense ruby colour, expressive nose and a pleasant fruity complexity.

Allow 1 hour of aeration.

Château Guillon has a deep crimson colour. This is a cru with plenty of character and an elegant, dense, mineral tannic structure. The main impression is freshness, highlighting the flavours of red fruits and ripe blackcurrants.

The finish is long and luscious - unmistakably one of the Graves greats.

SERVE : After aerating for 1 ½ hours.

Dark ruby ​​color, an ample nose of berries mixed with strong toasty notes, a delicate fruitiness on the palate with shades of wood, a nice balanced structure, presence of extracts, tannins still well marked with a pleasing roundness.

A blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, split equally, with 2% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The vines are closely planted and are on average over 25 years old. Showing a classic Médoc character, the grapes for the wine are pressed in an old vertical press and after small, relatively low temperature batch fermentations, the wines are aged in French oak: 20% new. Ripe, complex fruit character with a fleshy palate and integrated oak spice.

Cissac is among the most celebrated addresses in the appellation of Haut-Médoc and delivers great sophistication at an everyday drinking level.

The 2017 release from this always reliable estate great character and structure. Black currants fruits and balanced tannins are sustained by acidity and a juicy, succulent aftertaste.

A favourite amongst customers and staff / Allow 1hr to aerate.

"By Clinet" is a wine wrapped in layers of deep garnet. Complex flavours of dry red fruit, prune and Melanosporum truffle intertwine on the nose. Gentle, fruity and well-balanced on the palate, it develops into a lush aromatic palette of cranberry, redcurrant and fresh plum with hints of fresh hazelnut. A pure expression of the power and charm of the Pomerol terroir.

Appealing red fruit aromas on the. Wild strawberries and raspberries with a hint of pepper.
This is an exceptionally lively wine. Well-rounded, with a full, smooth texture and molten tannins. Ful of fruit with a subtle note of spice -absolutely delightful.

Food pairings: Home made terrines, rack of lamb with thyme, duck with root vegetables, grilled beef, dishes served in sauce and mature cheeses.

Fresh on the nose, developing aromas of black cherry. Merlot is the dominant grape here, blended to perfection with Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec to give a powerful, well-structured wine. Excellent length on the finish.

Perfect for a light buffet supper or with fine charcuterie, grilled meat, chicken, roast veal, red meats and mature cheeses.

Deep red, it catches the eye with its bouquet of powerful notes of toast and spices, which is complemented by a ripe fruitiness.

"By Clinet" is a wine wrapped in layers of deep garnet. Complex flavours of dry red fruit, prune and Melanosporum truffle intertwine on the nose. Gentle, fruity and well-balanced on the palate, it develops into a lush aromatic palette of cranberry, redcurrant and fresh plum with hints of fresh hazelnut. A pure expression of the power and charm of the Pomerol terroir.

A deep cherry colour hue. Very expressive and complex nose of red fruits (blackcurrant) and spices with a hint of mint and vanilla. The wine is powerful. Ne-ertheless, the tannins are round and smooth. The palate is well balanced between fruit and oak aromas. Perfect with red meat, stew, game casserole and cheese.

Grape Varietal: 45% Tannat, 25% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec

This wine is very balanced on the palate with noticeable but mellow tannins and nice acidity. The ultimate easy-to-drink wine. There commended food-and-wine pairing: most meats, but it also makes an interesting match with boards of charcuterie.

Brilliant, deep red colour. Expressive and aromatic nose dominated by notes of ripe red fruits. Delicately oaked on the palate with notes of cherry and sweet spices. A long finish with silky tannins.

A spicy wine, which goes well with a cuisine rich in aromas. Excellent combination with game dishes, or with meats braised with the same wine and also pairs excellent with a spicy curry.
Given its complexity, it it customary to drink it with a meal, perhaps accompanied with a shortcrust pastry dessert without creams.

Allow to aerate for 20mins before drinking.

Masca del Tacco produces this “Primitivo” from a careful selection of grapes coming from the best growing areas. It is a soft wine, characterized by an intense pleasure of the palate, freshness and flavor.

Intense and bright ruby red. Complex nose of black berries and plum jam, red flowers, humus, cocoa powder, mint and iron. Full-bodied and enveloping, creamy and smooth, fruity with a very long balsamic and fruity persistence.

Single vineyard selection from the Stegman Ranch, was created from a hand picked selection of 12 barrels and was aged 10 months on 40% new French oak.

The 100% Pinot Noir displays a deep burgundy color while offering aromas of fresh truffle and dried strawberry. The balanced palate features depth and ripe fruit, highlighted by candied black cherry and dried tobacco. The finish is subtle bringing to life nuanced notes of currant, rhubarb and chocolate.

This wine of the Grès de Montpellier appellation is a blend of Syrah and Grenache. Syrah brings depth of flavour, as grenache provides texture. The wine is aged for 12 months in a range of vessels, in order to broaden its aromatic profile.

Dark color with purple nuances. Nose of violet, zan, blackcurrant, ink and cocoa notes. Full mouthfeel with velvety tannins and a grainy finish.

Sourced from Mendoza’s high altitude Uco Valley, this blend is meant to showcase the cool climate style of Malbec. Intense floral aromatics, dark fruit flavors, rich texture and a bright, fresh finish – cool climate Malbec. The wine is aged for six months in used French oak.

Opaque, perfumed with fragrant black cherry, cassis and spice. Full bodied, intense with countless layers of flavour including blackcurrant, cedar and graphite. Dense fruit on the palate is bound by a structure of fine grained tannins and a lively acidity. This wine shows great depth and character and yet is refined with a long, elegant finish.

The Te Wahi Central Otago Pinot Noir is dark and intense. On the nose, you’ll find dusky brambles, wild strawberries and hints of violet.

The palate is elegant and abounds with damson and hedgerow fruit. Dense tannins and vibrant freshness bring tension, balance and clarity, drawing to a long and focused finish.

This red wine from McLaren Vale is a wine of exceptional flavour, character and elegance. Penny's Hill Grenache; an experiment of old vine stocks planted to a modern trellis configuration, intensely planted to reduce vigour and increase concentration.

The wine shows dark cherry and berry fruits coupled with anise, spice and floral notes. The palate is both flavoursome and seductive stating fruit purity and elegance. Fine tannins provide structure and balance leading to a wine of exceptional length and generosity

The Cloudy Bay 2019 Pinot Noir is deep, dark-fruited and aromatic. The nose is laden with notes of bramble berries, graphite and morello cherry.
On the palate you’ll find Victoria plum, loganberry and autumn fruit held together with fine, silky tannins and balanced with juicy acidity. The finish is long and the wine is exceptionally moreish.

In fire-fighting parlance, a “tillerman” steers the back of a hook & ladder truck. Our founder, Cecil De Loach, held this position in the San Francisco Fire Department. The Tillerman red blend exhibits a deep purple, with notes of ripe wild berries, black cherry, and baking spices on the nose. Layered flavors of black currant and raspberry lead to a long finish of spice and dusty cocoa.

Manduria is considered the top region for Primitivo in Apulia. This wine is characterised by a unique aroma and intensity. The result is a smooth, full-bodied and profound wine that marries seductive aromas of wild berries and cherries with a fine wood note and a hint of vanilla.
Due to its subtle fruit sweetness, Doppio Passo Riserva pairs perfectly with strong cheese.

Intense, deep red colour with violet hues. Very complex and elegant nose, with notes of cloves and other spices, as well as black fruit and a hint of chocolate. The mouth reveals good volume, smooth tannins and a delicious acidity that is in perfect balance with the fruit and French oak. The finish is long, characterful, elegant and very persistent.

“It's selected from a 2.16-hectare plot (the vineyard has a total of 80 hectares) from a coastal part of Maipo, a south-facing (cooler) slope rich in basalt that was planted in 1999.
This seems to be evolving at a different pace—very slowly. It's serious and harmonious,
a remarkable addition to the portfolio.”

The cold influence of the sea is present here, but the soil is the protagonist, determining the structure of the tannins that look like chalk, which have that grain, that severe, austere texture. A wine that impresses with the way it absorbs the soil.

Our quest for taste continues through this new blend. Inspired by The Passenger (En Passant), the classic pop-rock anthem by Iggy Pop.

Syrah vines are harvested at full maturity and are blended with Cinsault. Syrah to express its richness and Cinsault for its bright and lifted fruit.

A complex nose with varietal definition that offers mulberry and black fruits intermingled withe cedar, oak spice, dried herb and subtle earthiness. The palate shows seamless style and substance with vibrancy, generosity and varietal Cabernet Sauvignon flavour. The oak adds layers and supports the fruit whilst the fine long tannins provide structure and exceptional fruit length.

Dark ruby, clear & bright. Flavours of dark bramble fruit and spice provide some early mouth filling texture. These persist and are seamlessly enveloped and supported as they travel through the mouth by a super fine tannin frame working around and with the fruit to ensure some genuine balance and controlled focus to the palate.

A controlled and smooth palate with a certain ripe fruit presence. The wine remains light on its feet with a real sense of prettiness to the palate which surprises given the intensity of the nose.

50% Grenache, 29% Mourvèdre, 21% Shiraz

Domaine Gayda Figure Libre Freestyle is ruby red with some purple highlights. Vibrant, expressive nose of red and black fruits, pepper, spice and “garrigue”. A full bodied wine, with an expansive mouthfeel, integrated tannins and a long, silky finish.

Grapes: Carignan, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Shiraz

The Flying Solo range flies in the face of convention, shunning international varieties in favour of the typical Mediterranean Grenache grape

Explosion of red fruits on the nose. Soft tannins, smooth and fruity palate. Medium body. Fresh finish.

This elegant red displays a deep ruby red, and offers aromas and flavors of red fruit, tobacco and toast, derived from its oak and bottle ageing. Harmonious and smooth, but also full and meaty, it presents a full range of pleasant sensations in both the nose and mouth.

Beautiful cherry red color with slight ruby brightness. On nose you can perceived memories of red fruits, chocolate and spices. On palate, it is well balanced and silky.
Aged 12 months in oak barrels, this wine is softer in tannins resulting in a smoother, easier-to-drink Rioja wine

Food Pairings: Legumes, white and grilled meats, sheep cheese, pasta and fried foods.

A soft, supple attack with a broad range of aromas. The tannins are both silky and soft. Long and full-bodied, the finish has a lovely acidity suggesting good potential for ageing.

This wine is pleasantly fresh, with all the hallmarks of a fine Pessac-Léognan.

The perfect accompaniment for a barbecue.

Croix de Beauséjour offers lots of currants and darker fruits, with a beautiful earthiness and tobacco character. It's medium-bodied, supple, and rounded on the palate, yet has plenty of density and depth.

A delicate aroma of small series joins a pleasant and almost refreshing sensation of orange peel. The wine has a subtle persistence, backed by nuances of cocoa and graphite. Absolutely attractive nowadays, wine has great aging potential.

A deep ruby red wine, with good olfactory intensity, with ripe red fruit, raspberry. Its tertiary aromas are tobacco and a sliglty balsamic closing.
On the taste it is presented with soft and fresh tannins, well balanced, with warm and savory note in closing.

The nose is fruity, balanced and offers deliciousness, a slight power as well as a pretty fruit. There are notes of blackcurrant, juicy/ripe blackberry and slight notes of violet and lilac associated with fine touches of nutmeg.

The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, balanced and offers good definition, a tangy frame, power as well as tension.

On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fleshy blackberry, fleshy/juicy blackcurrant and small notes of very ripe strawberry associated with small touches of violet and liquorice.

The tannins are well developed.

On the nose, this wine is magnificently fruity and precise. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, small blue fruits and berries, combined with very fine touches of sweet spices/nutmeg.

On the palate, it is fruity, well balanced, rather juicy and quite frank. The aromas found are those of juicy blackberries, crunchy blackcurrant and a slight spiciness.

The wine has a pleasant aftertaste.

Hubert de Bouard Cabernet Franc goes well with grilled meats, stews, tomato dishes or pastas, baked dishes with meat and vegetables.

Impressive violet color depth with visible legs in the glass. Complex aromas. God tannins and light wood. Elegant.

It has an intense red color. It is complex, rich and elegant to the nose, with intense aromas. It shows good ageing with the tannins of a big wine and brings to mind ripe fruit.

Full of freshness and bright youthful fruits, this vintage brings an opulence and class to the wines. Aromatic plum and raspberries with freshness and balance, the wine has a round central core of red fruit that gives way to a complex mid-palate full of cassis, dark cherry, spice and vanilla. While offering immense pleasure in its youth, the 2018 Woodcutter’s - Shiraz will certainly develop into an impressive wine with a few more years in the cellar. A fantastic introduction to the Torbreck range.

Deep color, almost dark. Complex and intense nose: black berries (blueberry, blackcurrant), spices (clove), torrefaction (cacao, tobacco), wood (cedar) and a fresh menthol note. Solid and powerful palate with ripe tannins: an iron hand in a velvet glove.

Grape Varietals: 34% Tannat, 33% Cabernet Franc, 33% Malbec

A complex and layered wine, with a deep ruby colour and a generous nose of pure cherries and red fruits. On the Palate, it is balanced, round, and linear. It is fresh with a lovely fine-tannic structure. Éminence Pinot Noir is partially oaked in French oak barrels before blending, providing a truly gastronomic experience.

Robust enough to accompany roasted meat, risotto, and hearty stews perfectly.

Ruby colored wine. Fine and persistent aromas, as result of its stay in toasted oak barrels. Mentholated aromas, liquorice and coffee roasting. On the palate it is a perfectly balanced and well-coordinated wine. We can notice its maturity and power.
Ideal serving temperature, very cold between 12ºC and 16ºC.

Intense, bright and deep ruby red. Complex nose on sensations of black and red forest fruits, red flowers, humus, framed by spicy and mineral notes. Elegant in the mouth, with ripe tannins, fresh acidity, and a very long balsamic and fruity persistence.

Grape Varietal: Nerello Mascalese

Deep dark color hue. Very complex nose of black fruit (redcurrant, blueberry) and spice aromas with a hint of menthol. The palate is rich and well-structured with a nice freshness.

Grape varietals: 50% Merlot, 30% Tannat, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec

Our Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Vigne au Roy Rouge has a magnificent colour, with a nose of blackcurrant, blackcurrant buds, very floral. More fruity on the palate, with aromas of small berries, such as raspberry, an energetic and greedy wine with a touch of mint. Nice structure on the finish.

Chemin de Moscou Rouge is deep purple, almost opaque in colour with an expressive nose of black fruits, pepper, cinnamon, spice and violets. A seductive palate of dark hedgerow fruits, very open and welcoming with an explosion of fruit and spice. Mineral undertones.

The nose explodes with red fruit and black berries. A fairly powerful attack with tannins that are very present/ An attractively rich and fruity long finish.

Intense bright ruby red, smells of wild berries and plum jam, red currant flower, dry violet, spices, on a bottom of graphite and cocoa powder. Smooth, full bodied, fruity and spicy, well balanced and unbelievably persistent.

The aromas are lovely, violets, raspberries and blackberries are all in play and the palate the feel is medium to full bodied. Jilguerín is wonderfully fruity and harmonious to the finish.

An easy drinking wine, great on its own or enjoy with pizza or tapas. Cheers!

Serve between 15°c - 17°c  | 80% Tempranillo, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.

This wine has wonderful aromas of fresh black and red fruits, with notes of chocolate and various spices such as cloves or cinnamon coming from its barrel aging.
It is a fresh and fruity wine, with great concentration. Elegant, soft, smooth and creamy in the mouth.

Serving Temperature 16°c-18°c

Appassimento LuLi is a full-bodied wine. Intense deep ruby red. Wild berries on the nose, red flower, aromatic herbs, humus and eucalyptus. Very fruity in the mouth, well-balanced, mouth-filling with a great persistence.

Great with First courses with meat sauce, polenta, grilled meat, buffalo stews, medium and aged cheeses.

GRAPE VARIETY Negroamaro, Syrah and Cabernet

Intense blueberry, vanilla, chocolate, and dark cherry, supported by a hint of black olive and subtle cinnamon and anise seasoning. The palate is plush and brimming with powerful berry notes, intermingled with vanilla and coconut. Persistent flavours, fine ripe tannins, a lavish texture, and spice complexity have melded well to produce this opulent and luxuriant wine.

Delicious aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry liquorice and dried oregano with a fragrant all spice lift. The fleshy, sweet-fruited palate boasts opulent tannins, notes of smoky French oak and a long juicy finish.

This concentrated fruit driven style of Pinot Noir will be the perfect accompaniment to your favourite white meat dishes. Try alongside roasted pork belly sitting on a bed of mashed potato, covered in peppercorn gravy. For a vegetarian option try blue cheese stuffed button mushrooms browned to perfection on the BBQ.

Obtained mainly from hand-picked Sangiovese and Cabernet grapes. This wine, aged for 12 months in barrique, has a deep ruby red color with violet reflections, with a good consistency.

The nose is clear and intense in the fruity and spicy notes, from black cherries to licorice and pepper.
Enveloping to the taste , rich, with soft tannins, with a long and fruity finish.
Excellent with meat first courses, with vincisgrassi and with red meat dishes.

Obtained from hand-picked Vernaccia Nera grapes, this wine has an intense and lively ruby red colour. The nose is complex with hints of wild cherries and plums, and enriched with black pepper and a delicate balsamic note. To the palette, with its sweet spices and delicate tannins, it reveals itself to be pleasantly fresh and elegant.

With its particular characteristics it accompanies savoury and spicy dishes, meat starters and matured cheeses. Serve at 14-16 °C.