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The Donnhof Riesling QbA has a lime-fresh fruit nose and an excellent, rich honeyed flavour and is perfect for current drinking.
Don’t want to fork out for the full size bottle – this perfect for a couple of glasses of a top notch Oregon pinot noir.
Site, soil, and clone carefully matched vine selections resulting in three distinct expressions of Pinot Noir from a very special place. Yields at Luminous HIlls Vineyard are managed to a minimum to ensure the highest quality fruit.
The name Donatus comes from the statue, which stands on the edge of the ‘local mountain’ Schlossberg and acts as the patron saint for the Ecker vineyards.
“Follow your Dreams” is a quote made famous by the street artist, Banksy, who says “All art is stolen” so they stole his quote. A fresh palate with cherry and raspberry flavours. Balanced yet grippy.
Craig Hawkins is a young winemaker based in the Swartland, South Africa, where he rents about 11ha of vineyard, farmed organically and biodynamically. Having travelled extensively throughout Europe, and then worked as wine maker for Lammershoek, he now makes makes a huge variety of different wines under his own Testalonga label.
This cuvée is light and fresh with mouthwatering juicy red fruits. Pairs perfectally with roasted, grilled or smoked meat dishes like; duck, beef, veal, sausage, and chicken dishes.
A fantastic tasting and amazing value fizz from South Africa. Made in the traditional ‘Champagne’ method, this wine is quite fruit driven with peach and citrus at the forefront, some toasted nuts character complements the stone fruits and creamy biscuit flavours. A wine for all occasions!
The sixth vintage of this release, the 2015 wine is the first to be sourced from the Luminous Hills vineyard in Oregon. Aged in French oak for two years and then fortified with brandy from Pinot Noir grapes, this is ultimately a Pinot Noir. A sort-of Port, with tawny characteristics and richness, it pairs well with cheese, chocolate and also fruit or cream based pastries – creme brulee or even an eclair!
One of Listrac’s most prominent estates with 17 hectares of vines located on a particularly favourable site between Fourcas Dupré and Fourcas Hosten.
Rare in Listrac, this Listrac château produces an excellent dry white wine. It is a blend of Semillon, planted in 1935 and Sauvignon Blanc planted in 1983 with a bit of Muscadelle planted in 1935.
Cantina Terlano is well known in Italian wine drinking circles for producing Italy’s longest lived white wines. Many memorable wines from the 1950s and 1960s, which rank amongst the greatest white wines of the world, were made here. Located in the heart of the Terlan wine-growing region and founded in 1893, it is one of the oldest Alto Adige cooperatives.
On the nose this classic Pinot Bianco scores with crisp notes of pear mingling with aromas of raspberry and lime. Body and balance sum up the Pinot Blanc, with pear and quince aromas combined with a salty minerality. The wine tickles the tongue and goes on to deliver a persistent aftertaste.
Cotes de Bourg is one of the oldest Bordeaux AOCs. It is situated 35 km north-west of Bordeaux on the Right Bank of Garonne and Dordogne rivers around the town Bourg-sur-Gironde. The first “vitis biturica” in Cotes de Bourg were planted by the Romans. The area mainly consists of family farms with less than 10 hectares of vines. Production is mainly red wines, based on Merlot grape, blended with smaller quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet Franc.
A full-bodied wine with flavours of blackberries, spice and oak.
Cool climate, high altitude white. Intense rose petal and lychee aromas with some complexity of oak starting to show. The palate is light fresh fruit, obvious acid balanced with elegant long spice and a touch of pepper.
Classic young Sangiovese nose, with a clear aromatic profile. Fruity and floral with wild strawberries, cherry, geranium, and violet. Fresh and vibrant, with crunchy fruit and lively tannins. A great pairing with roast duck.
Dolcetto di Diano Sorì del Cascinotto is a single vineyard wine from a vineyard dating back to 1971, which is known for producing some of the highest expressions of the Dolcetto grape due to its unique microclimate.
Intense ruby red colour with a violet hue. Cherry and wild berries fill the nose of this fruit-driven wine with a hint of violet. Following through on the palate which is round and really well balanced, with a velvety texture and smooth finish.
Winemaker Thierry Haberer has been making wines around the world for over a decade. He has spent time working in Bordeaux and Napa Valley in the USA before settling at the Holden Manz Wine Estate in Franschhoek Valley, one of South Africa’s premiere winemaking regions. The estate boasts 22 hectares of exclusively red grape varieties; Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah.
The grapes for this white blend (40% Viognier, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Chenin Blanc) were hand selected from a variety of locations in Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Wellington and Paarl. They combine magnificently to produce a beautifully rounded, full bodied and well balanced wine. A bright, flinty nose with lime, green apples, tangerine and honeysuckle. The wine has had 12 month’s lees contact, adding creaminess and complexity. Absolutely sublime.
We love this wine with seared tuna steaks, tempura prawns with sweet chilli dipping sauce and mushroom wellington.
The fruit for this wine is sourced from Yarra Valley, south eastern Australia. It features the classic hallmarks of Cabernet Sauvignon; blackberries, blackcurrant on the nose and palate with aromas of blackcurrant intermingling with wood notes and cedar on the nose. Supremely drinkable at a refreshingly restrained 13% alcohol. We are big fans of this wine, a superb example of finesse and quality over the usual syruppy fruit bombs New World wines often produce. If you are a fan of mid-range Bordeaux, this is well worth a whirl. Delicious!
Pair with cured meats, mezze or paprika based dishes.
“Comboi”, is a local Valencian expression used when a group of people come together to have a good time, full of enthusiasm and joy, a bit like the wine! This is a Pet Nat lightly sparkling wine created “metodo ancestral” from 100% Tardana grapes. Beautiful and refreshing, with delicate bubbles and fresh fruity aromas. As natural as wine can get, with minute sulphur additions, if any.
The Comboi wines are cultivated, produced and sold with the utmost respect, honesty, happiness and hope of all those who work with them. The Comboi project is all about the respect for the local environment. This old Tardana vineyard supports 70 year old vines tended using organic and sustainable viticulture methods.
Serve cold in an ice bucket! Really fresh in the mouth, this is perfect as an aperitif but work well with seafood, paella and creamy pasta dishes.
Ripe berry fruits complimented by savoury spice. The palate has sumptuous fruit and elegant supple tannins. Pinot Noir is still a relatively new variety for the Orange region, but it is showing excellent promise in this cool, mountainous, continental climate.
Authentically different natural wines from Banjo Vino! These are new to us and we are already huge fans. Banjo Vino are passionate about sustainable and responsible viticulture. They love organic and natural wines, wines that keep their soul! And how tasty and vibrant they are! Make way for finesse intertwined with freshness and fruitiness.
This Braucol is a superb example of what they do best. Fresh, ripe black fruits all perfectly balanced and packed full of character. Organic and Biodynamic
Authentically different natural wines from Banjo Vino! These are new to us and we are already huge fans.
Banjo Vino are passionate about sustainable and responsible viticulture. They love organic and natural wines, wines that keep their soul. And how tasty and vibrant they are! Make way for finesse intertwined with freshness and fruitiness.
10-day orange wine, stone fruits, white flowers, citrus zest and a very delicate bitterness. An accessible, easy drinking lovely from Languedoc.
Dry, light, naturally and biodynamically made Prosecco. Really cloudy, yeasty, buttery, such a pleasure to drink and only 10.5%. We love this wine!
A red declassified Prosecco made using the traditional col fondo method whereby the wine is refermented in bottle without disgorgement. Super light and refreshing and packed full of juicy cherry and raspberry flavours.
Leonardo Erazo is a rare talent. In the ancient vineyards in the Itata Valley, Leonardo uses the knowledge of local farmers that have been naturally farming the region for centuries, biodynamic principles and minimal intervention in both vineyard and cellar.
Ancient vines grown on volcanic soils, which impart a very distinctive mineral character and aromas of cinder and ash. Soft red and dark fruits with an earthy, herbal touch. A light and juicy wine with a freshness that is joined by fine tannins. Add some class to your ‘bangers and mash’ by drinking this with it.
Woodchester Valley is a family owned boutique winery located just 10 minutes from the centre of Stroud. With three vineyards dotted around the area, they produce white, rose, sparkling and red wines.
Made from the very best parcels of Bacchus grapes, a unique expression of Bacchus from some of thier oldest vines. Aromas of citrus and stone fruits with floral hints and mineral notes. Plenty of silky orchard fruit on the palate accented with quince and honey. Drink with white meats and fish in creamy sauces.
Marta Soares is the pioneering wine maker at Casal Figueria, a project started by her late husband, Antonio. With 13 hectares of vineyards in Vermelha, just 80km north of Lisbon, they found centuries old vines of Vital and Castelão scattered in the slopes of the Serra de Montejunto. An artist herself, Marta combines art and wine in the vineyard and the labels. The local village’s tradition of making chalk drawings on people’s houses to celebrate Epiphany are the inspiration of many of the bottle labels.
Ultra low intervention expression of a once common variety. Castelao brings real crunch and zip of fresh berry fruit, with a slightly sour, red cherry acidity, wrapped in an earthy blanket. Drink with charcuterie and any pork dishes. It works great chilled as well!
Grown in vineyards 1200 metres above sea level, whichentails a big difference between day and night temperatures helping to produce grapes with great aromatic intensity and wonderful balance. The resulting wine is rich and robust, with ripe red fruits enveloped in spicy aromas, with a savoury and earthy palate leading to a long, satisfying finish.
Monção and Melgaço, the most northern region of Portugal, is protected by mountains that form a unique microclimate. This is a simply outstanding Alvarinho. Fresh tropical fruits and mineral notes on the palate that balance the acidity. Having shellfish, look no further!
From parcels of Pinot Noir in the communes of Bernouil and Epineuil, the grapes are harvested by hand. Well balanced and round with fine bubbles which compliment the wines depth of flavour. A delightful aperitif, or perfect with chocolate desserts.
Antonio Macanita is the winemaker at Fitapreta in Alto Alentejo and he is winning awards left, right and centre. Despite this, he is very adventurous in his wine making, being likened to some of our favourite South African producers, Pieter Walser or Adi Badenhorst. Having trained at top wineries in Napa Valley, Bordeaux and Australia, he’s settled in Portugal making great wines in largely forgotton territories with indiginous grapes.
Translating as ‘Touriga in the nude’, this is 100% Touriga Nacional grapes; unoaked to allow an abundudance of bright red fruits to shine – raspberry and redcurrant dominate the nose and palate. This is a big, bold and complex wine that is utterly delicious.
Great to pair with pan fried fish, pasta with a tomato based sauce, roasted vegetable dishes and traditional paella.
A blend of Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc from Fruili. Warm and enveloping, tastes like a Gewurztraminer.
Great with seafood or spice.
The Egri Korona Borház (Crown Wine House of Eger) is a family winery which can be found in the middle of the Eger wine region, right next to the thermal hot spring of Egerszalók and it’s unbelievable white cliffs. This area is renowned for its thermal baths and its resulting soil rich in minerals of volcanic origin
This wine is from the vineyard’s Grand Selection made by the owners daughter, part of the historic collection commemorating the 1552 Seige of Eger. Bornemissza was a General known for his expertise in gunpowder.
From the Sopron wine region. Harvested by hand and carefully destemmed. Fermented for 14 days on the skin. Aged in Hungarian oak barrels for 8 months.
Ripe fruits on the nose and palate. Blackberry, cherry and cooked red plums. Subtle smokey character with a hint of cloves. Soft, delicious, lively acidity
A rich, yet complex expression of Pedro Ximenez. Rounded, layered, and sweet, with maple, chocolate and raisins, perfect as a digestif or poured over vanilla ice cream. A sweet dessert wine that manages not to be overtly cloying, yet still with that classic stickiness.
Winegrowers from father to son for 10 generations, Domaine Badoz is located in Poligny in the heart of the Jura vineyards. This beautiful region called “Le Revermont” offers a hilly geography, wines with a strong personality and gourmet gastronomy, at the foot of the first foothills of the Jura massif.
From the Pinot Noir grape variety, this cuvée aged in stainless steel vats then aged in tuns, can accompany your meal from aperitif to cheese. Its beautiful ruby colour will seduce you, its fine and seductive nose with aromas of violets will charm you. Round, lightly structured red wine, very tasty as it should be!
A fun and fruity 100% Gamay from a 9 hectare plot of 60 year old vines, no added sulphur, and left to rest for two months in bottle prior to release. A bright crimson and purple colour. Packed full of cherry, cassis and raspberry fruit, with a delicate earthy touch to finish. Juicy and light as a feather on the palate, this is a beautiful wine that could also be served chilled on a sunny day.
Lirac has become a great source of good value wines, full bodied reds that have a rich and silky spiciness. This example from Châteauneuf-du-Pape property Roger Sabon is no exception, it is initially perfumed and floral, backed up by smoky berry notes on the palate with a rich long finish. Pair with hearty foods such as a beef stew or brouffade.
The Eschenhof Holzer winery is located in Großriedenthal, in the Wagram wine region. On the ~19 hectare estate, the innovative wine maker, Arnold Holzer, draws on the unique bounty of nature, with a great deal of creativity, a distinctive style and a sense for delicious creations.
This is Müller-Thurgau like you’ve never seen it before! The skin contact gives exotic tropical fruit aromatics: mandarin, passion fruit, with gentle tannins on pallet.
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Orbello is a small village very close to the vineyard where this wine is produced, it is a traditional blend that Tenute Sella has been producing for more than 50 years. An attractive nose of mixed red fruits that leap from the glass, the palate is soft and mouth-filling, with the red fruits following through on a supporting spine of minerality.
A wine if great finesse, with a gentle and seemless quality. Pair with a wild mushroom risotto for a nigh on perfect pairing.
The ‘Pisse Vieille’ district of Brouilly is so highly regarded that it is the only officially recognized sub-zone in the region and this wine is a testament to that great terroir. The palate is classic Beaujolais, packed to the rafters with ripe berries and cherries on soft and supple tannins, with spicy notes developing through the long finish.
Bruno Sorg is the source of some of the finest, richest and most concentrated wines in Alsace, and this Gewurztraminer is no exception. Picked slightly later than its neighbours so it’s rich and unctuous, with flavours of rose petals and ripe lychee on the nose, leading to peach and mango on the palate. A spine of acidity keeps all this fruit in check, leading to a softly spiced dry finsh.
A magnificent wine which complements spicy food perfectly, or try with a funky wash rind cheese such as Epoisses or Vacherin.
The Foivos winery evolved from the historic Mantzavino winery, one of the oldest in Greece. The winery was bought in 1996, and in 1999 Theodorous Orkopoulos produced his first vintages. The winery specialises in rare Greek varieties as well as the better known Robola. The grapes are farmed organically and biodynamically, and Foivos also
explores alternative winemaking practices such as fermentation in Amphora and ageing under water.
This winery is making some excellent terroir-driven wines that rank among some of Greece’s finest. Many people believe Kefalonia to be the next Santorini: watch this space!
