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La Delfina
Fully sparkling, lightly fruity and properly dry. Clean and fresh on the palate.
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Domaine l'Oratoire Saint Martin
Jancisrrobinson.com "Primary nose with dark fruits, mulberry and spice. Powerful and brooding palate with juicy red fruits and quite marked tannins. Simple but well put together. (AC)" Domaine de l’Oratoire Saint-Martin is an historical vineyard in Cairanne of 25 hectares, farmed according to organic and biodynamic standards. Cultivated for ten generations by the Alary family, the estate has reached iconic status in the region largely thanks to the work of brothers Frédéric and François Alary who took over the running of the estate in 1984. In the summer of 2020, the Alary family finally had to relinquish the property and, looking to ensure the continuity of this great Southern Rhône estate, chose Château Mont-Redon as their preferred buyer. Pierre Fabre of Mont-Redon is committed to the same farming and production principles that have given these wines cult status. With its steep slopes of yellow and blue clay soils (with a high active limestone percentage) this north-eastern part of Cairanne can truly be considered one of the Southern Rhône’s stand out regions. Vines are de-budded and pruned short, vineyards are grown organically and biodynamically and harvesting is by hand. Yields are inevitably low. Vineyards are old and consist of Grenache and a notably high proportion of Mourvèdre, unusual for the appellation, with Syrah making up the numbers. Vines are replanted using massale selections. In the winery fermentations are carried out naturally in large open top wooden fermenters and ageing is carried out for 18 months in neutral used oak hogsheads and tonneaux. Bottling is without fining or filtration so the wines can throw a deposit. From bud to bottle, every step of this wine-growing process is designed to highlight the outstanding terror of this part of the Rhône. These wines have a real sense of place. They are alive, clear, and drinkable. They age famously well, too.
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Kanakaris
Deep ruby colour with dark red hues. The nose has aromas of blackberry, coffee, clove and wild herbs. The palate is layered, with velvety tannins, fresh acidity and a persistent finish. Aigialeia, in the northwestern Peloponnese, is among Greece’s most distinctive wine-growing regions. Set against the rugged terrain of the Panachaiko mountains, the area’s high elevations, northern exposure, steep, sloping vineyards and proximity to the Corinthian Gulf help moderate high temperatures, creating a growing environment unlike anything else in the Peloponnese. It is here that Michalis Kanakaris founded his eponymous winery in 1979, focusing on indigenous varieties Roditis, Sideritis and Mavro Kalavrytino grown on Aigialeia’s sandy, red/white clay soils. Today, Kanakaris is run by the third generation of Michalis’ family, with brothers Stefanos and Michalis taking over the reins in 2009. Capturing a sense of place is at the core of Kanakaris’ winemaking ethos. Stefanos and Michalis work closely with like-minded growers, farming 55 hectares of vines planted between 450 and 1150 metres above sea level. These vineyards, dotted with olive groves and citrus trees, are situated on either side of the valleys and gorges of the five rivers of the Peloponnese, which flow down from the mountains to the Corinthian Gulf. While maintaining their grandfather's original focus on Roditis, Sideritis and Mavro Kalavrytino, the brothers have also added Malagouzia, Moschofilero and Agiorgitiko to their remit, alongside the international varieties Merlot and Syrah. All Kanakaris’ fruit is hand-harvested and vinified in their recently renovated modern winery, equipped with a range of stainless-steel tanks to capture the aromatics of Greece’s indigenous varieties and Aigialeia’s vineyards.
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Bedoba
This is a terrific find, this is a lovely, juicy smooth red that reminds me of a cross between a Malbec and a Zinfandel. It has an attractive nose of fresh plum and berries along with sweet spice and floral hints, then it leads into a plush palate with summer fruit compote, spice, subtle oak, pepper, minerals and vanilla. Well balanced with soft tannins, good acidity and length, it's one to crack open and enjoy now, ideally with some red meat. And the more you drink it, the more it grows on you. Fantastic value for the quality. Give it a try! Made from the indigenous grape variety Saperavi and partially vinified in traditional qvevri vessels, Bedoba means `Day of Luck’. Winemakers Nugzar Ksovreli and Thierry Fontannaz found inspiration in the history and legacy of the winery’s founders, the Konchosvilli family, whose cellars date back to 1737. A small fraction of the fruit is fermented in whole bunches, and a selection of the grapes are left to dry naturally on the vines until November, ensuring a fine balance between the savoury and spicy elements of the grape. Stainless steel tanks and clay qvevri pots are used for fermentation, encapsulating the combination of innovation and tradition employed by Ksovreli and Fontannaz. Second and third fill American oak barrels as well as 5,000 litre wooden vats are employed for ageing, before a further 12 months in bottle contributes to a seamless texture.
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Barton & Guestier
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Domaine des Escaravailles
Some of our favorite Southern Rhônes come from the Rasteau estate of Gilles Ferran, and they always deliver classic Provencal character and concentrated, pleasure-driven personalities. Gilles makes several Côtes du Rhônes (Les Antimagnes, Les Sablieres), a single Roaix (the Syrah-dominated Hautes Granges), two Cairannes (La Boutine and the Le Ventabren), and two Rasteau (La Ponce and the Heritage 1924). We stock most of them at certain times of the year.
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Three of our favourite European Rieslings, from classic Riesling-growing countries. Estate Riesling 2023, Max Ferd. Richter, Mosel, Germany. Quite simply a perfect essence of young, ready to enjoy Mosel style. From younger parcels in premier and grand crus including Brauneberger Juffer, Himmelreich and Treppchen. Riesling Classic 2022 Famille Hugel, Alsace. Fruity and floral on the nose with crispiness and medium+ acidity as a contrast on the palate. Outstanding Riesling that is several steps ahead of any other regular/basic house Riesling. Citrus, grapefruit, hints of honey and minerals. Riesling Niederosterreich 2022 Funkstille, Austria White peach, apricot compôte and plentiful floral notes add to the juicy texture, and lovely acidity balanced with a hint of residual sugar. Austria may not be as famous for Riesling as Germany or Alsace, but it should be!
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Kanakaris
This mountainous Malagousia has lifted aromas of Greek herbs, lemon and exotic fruits. The palate is richly textured and aromatic with notes of peach, tropical fruits and white flowers. The finish is lifted by bright acidity and a subtle, saline freshness. Aigialeia, in the northwestern Peloponnese, is among Greece’s most distinctive wine-growing regions. Set against the rugged terrain of the Panachaiko mountains, the area’s high elevations, northern exposure, steep, sloping vineyards and proximity to the Corinthian Gulf help moderate high temperatures, creating a growing environment unlike anything else in the Peloponnese. It is here that Michalis Kanakaris founded his eponymous winery in 1979, focusing on indigenous varieties Roditis, Sideritis and Mavro Kalavrytino grown on Aigialeia’s sandy, red/white clay soils. Today, Kanakaris is run by the third generation of Michalis’ family, with brothers Stefanos and Michalis taking over the reins in 2009. Capturing a sense of place is at the core of Kanakaris’ winemaking ethos. Stefanos and Michalis work closely with like-minded growers, farming 55 hectares of vines planted between 450 and 1150 metres above sea level. These vineyards, dotted with olive groves and citrus trees, are situated on either side of the valleys and gorges of the five rivers of the Peloponnese, which flow down from the mountains to the Corinthian Gulf. While maintaining their grandfather's original focus on Roditis, Sideritis and Mavro Kalavrytino, the brothers have also added Malagouzia, Moschofilero and Agiorgitiko to their remit, alongside the international varieties Merlot and Syrah. All Kanakaris’ fruit is hand-harvested and vinified in their recently renovated modern winery, equipped with a range of stainless-steel tanks to capture the aromatics of Greece’s indigenous varieties and Aigialeia’s vineyards.
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Domaine Gayda
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
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Ch. Doisy Daene
95/100 Georgina Hindle, Decanter Magazine "Succulent and bright, such a thrilling sharpness to the lemon and lime fruit, super thrilling and intense, but softens and expands to give a lovely weight and overall frame. Fresh and well balanced, excellent definition and detail to the citrus and orchard fruit and long length with crystalline purity and wet stone nuances that are so delicious."
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A terrific ensemble of wines from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, California, Chile and Argentina 1x Esk Valley Pinot Noir 2021, New Zealand 1x Dandelion Lioness of McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021 Australia 1x Otello Premium Malbec 2022 Mendoza, Argentina 1x Montes Classic Casablanca Sauvignon Blanc, 2023 Chile 1x The Smoking Loon Zinfandel NV California 1x Lanzerac Chardonnay 2023 South Africa Please note: Image (if present) may not reflect current case contents. This description is what you'll get.)
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A great selection of classic wines from Spain, France and Italy, discounted by 15% 1x Gavi DOCG 2023 Ricossa, Piemonte 1x Jules Provence Rosé 2023 1x Chateau Franc-Baudron Montagne Saint-Emilion 2019 1x Feudo Della Trappola 2021 Toscana 1x Finca Besaya Rioja Crianza 2019 1xMacon Villages 'Buissonnier' 2022 Vignerons de Buxy Please note: Image (if present) may not reflect current case contents. This description is what you'll get.)
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Moet & Chandon
Moët Impérial is the House’s iconic champagne. Created in 1869, it embodies Moët & Chandon’s unique style, a style distinguished by its bright fruitiness, its seductive palate and its elegant maturity.
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Moet & Chandon
Moët Impérial is the House’s iconic champagne. Created in 1869, it embodies Moët & Chandon’s unique style, a style distinguished by its bright fruitiness, its seductive palate and its elegant maturity.
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Château Le Peyrat
10% off all Bordeaux wines
Second label from Paul Valade's Castillon estate. Pale garnet. Mature nose. Sweet start and rich in flavour. Still quite a bit of tannin so this is not going to fall over. Lots of personality - Justerini & Brooks.
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Billecart-Salmon
Properly serious food wine, a Michelin-star classic! Parker 92 Aromas of almond paste, green orchard fruit, citrus oil and pastry cream introduce the latest example of Billecart's NV Brut Sous Bois, a bottling that's based on the 2009 vintage. The oak influence is much less pronounced than was the case with some of the early renditions of this cuvée, and it's really going from strength to strength, revealing a medium to full-bodied palate that's broad-shoulder and structured, with lively underpinning acids. Jancis 17/20 This new cuvee is all vinified in oak but hasn't a hint of obvious oak on the nose. Lovely quality of fizz. Brooding and intense. There is marked density here and excellent balance and persistence. As usual, we are not told on the back label how old this blend may be, just that it is 'respectfully composed' of the three Champagne varieties. But it's impressive wine and I suspect it will not be cheap. Recommended. Edge of green on the nose here. Steady bead. Really quite rich and intense. Quite a meaty nose – but then food smells are coming in from the 67 Pall Mall kitchen! Mathieu Billecart suggests Tete des Moines or Comté as a food match or mushroom risotto ‘but the mushrooms have to be in season’. Lots of impact. I agree with Alistair Cooper MW, as below. "baby brother to Clos St-Hilaire" (only £300 cheaper!!!). I've always loved Sous Bois but the current release sees it "on fine mid-season form" as Bertie Wooster might say. Tasting it recently (March 2022) was like a flashback to a recent tasting at Krug. This is a wine certainly head and shoulders above its status and price. Billecart launched it with ambition, and they have over-delivered. Utterly charming. jancisrobonson.com 17+ "A baby brother to Clos St-Hilaire, 100% barrel-fermented. One-third of each variety from selected parcels – older, lower-yielding parcels tend to be chosen for the Sous Bois. 52% grand cru grapes, 16% premier cru (across the whole portfolio; their Meunier isn’t grand or premier cru). One-third reserve wine. Malo blocked. Long lees-ageing (6–7 years). Slightly oxidative style – the most oxidative they make. A richer mouthfeel as well as real bite. A savoury and yeasty note on the nose – almost slight Marmite (yeast extract). The oak is very well integrated and just frames the wine – the subtle note of spice comes in on the finish – slightly cedary note? (AC)"
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Quinta de la Rosa
jancisrobinson.com 16.5/20 "50% Touriga Nacional, 30% Touriga Franca, 15% Tinta Roriz, and 5% Sousão all from La Rosa’s estate, mostly from the Lamelas vineyard planted by Tim Bergqvist more than 30 years ago. Matured for 12 months in mostly used (70%) French oak casks. Very dark, almost black, with a purplish rim. Rich, generous and dark-fruited, open and fragrant and with unmistakable Douro character, which for me is not sweetness of fruit but an impression of rocks – the dark/stony character – and the local cistus wild flowers, which gives a subtle floral/herbal quality. This is juicy, medium-bodied and with already quite smooth tannins. A recipe for early drinking but with enough structure to age for a few years. Nicely dry finish on a wine that is hard not to like. (JH)"
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Chateau Rahoul
10% off all Bordeaux wines
92/100 "Impressively poised nose with lightly reductive lemons and white peaches, as well as freshly cut herbs. The palate has impressive concentration and quite intense notes of fresh, grassy lemons and stone. Great poise here. A blend of 59% semillon and 41% sauvignon blanc. Drink now." James Suckling
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Rathfinny Estate
The 2019 vintage of Rathfinny Estate's Classic Cuvee is the fourth vintage of this classic Sussex Sparkling wine, made with a combination of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay grapes. The palate offers notes of crunchy red apples, creamy tangerine mousse and toasted almond brittle.
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Each case consists of 2 btls of delicious everyday wines, including some of our best sellers: Montaignan Old Vine Carignan 2023 France Murphys Vineyards Shiraz 2021 Australia Vega Badenes Tempranillo Merlot Syrah 2023 Spain Las Condes Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Chile Abadia Mercier Verdejo 2022 Spain Forge Mill Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2022, Western Cape Selection may change owing to availability. Image may differ from contents. NEXT DAY COURIER DELIVERY to mainland Britain costs just £7.95
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A case of six of our favourite German Rieslings, for the 31 Days of German Rieslings. The case includes a variety of styles, for the full Riesling experience. Save over 10% off retail prices. Elisenberger Riesling Kabinett 2023, Max Ferd. Richter Wehlener Sonnenurh Riesling Spaetlese 2021 Pauly Bergweiler Noble House Beerenauslese 2020, Pauly Bergweiler Wehlener Sonnenurh G.G. Uralte Reben 2022, Max Ferd. Richter Riesling Trocken, 2022, Max Ferd. Richter Von Hovel Oberemmeler Hutte Riesling Kabinett 2016
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Quinta de la Rosa
jancisrobinson.com 16.5/20 "50% Touriga Nacional, 30% Touriga Franca, 15% Tinta Roriz, and 5% Sousão all from La Rosa’s estate, mostly from the Lamelas vineyard planted by Tim Bergqvist more than 30 years ago. Matured for 12 months in mostly used (70%) French oak casks. Very dark, almost black, with a purplish rim. Rich, generous and dark-fruited, open and fragrant and with unmistakable Douro character, which for me is not sweetness of fruit but an impression of rocks – the dark/stony character – and the local cistus wild flowers, which gives a subtle floral/herbal quality. This is juicy, medium-bodied and with already quite smooth tannins. A recipe for early drinking but with enough structure to age for a few years. Nicely dry finish on a wine that is hard not to like. (JH)"
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2 btls each of Dom. des Soulanes Patchwork Rouge 2019 IGP Cotes Catalanes, Cert. Organic £12.99 Wonderful new cuvee from the brilliant Daniel and Cathy Laffite based in Tautavel. These guys have some of the most beautiful vineyards we have ever seen, and they are worked with utmost care and respect in an organic way. Glorious Grenache and Carignan deliver so much pleasure with beautiful fruit, great minerality and supple, savoury tannins. DELICIOUS. Negroamaro I Muri 2021 Vigneti del Salento £12.99 Negroamaro is the most important of Puglia’s native black grape vines. Its origins are uncertain, but may have arrived in Italy with Ilyrian traders even before the Greeks arrived in the 7th Century BC. Ancient vine grown in the ancient Taranto region - the inside of the heel. Inky dark, packed with plum and spice. Very natural winemaking, very lush endearing wine. Lyrarakis Liatiko Red IGP 2021 £13.99 Very light ruby colour, impressive aromas of dark cherry and wild berries with flavours bursting deep and pure on the palate. Intense and balanced with fine tannins and an expressive juicy finish. A delicious refreshing, light and juicy red that can be enjoyed lightly chilled. Contents and image may vary.
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La Taille aux Loups
Triple Zero is the cuvee that used to be Jacky's standard Petillant Naturel. The title refers to the fact this sparkling cuvee is not chaptalised, dosed, and contains no residual sugar. Essentially it is as pure as fizzy Chenin gets, taut, finely-tuned, intense floral flavours of citrus, minerals, white peach and apple blossom, overlaying a creamy, supple texture. Justerini & Brooks.
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Chapel Down
Elegant with aromas of apple,strrawberry and freshly baked bread together with hints of raspberry on the palate and fine persistent bubbles.
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David & Nadia
Neal Martin 91/100 The 2022 Chenin Blanc comes from 8 vineyards in granite soils, plantings from 1968 to 1986, matured 20% in concrete and the remainder in neutral oak. Lemon thyme, orange zest and light waxy scents blossom on the nose - quite intense and well-delineated, almost feisty in style. The palate is taut and fresh, with a linear, slightly more malic finish than usual. Plenty of freshness. Very fine. David & Nadia Sadie are a young husband and wife team whose thoughtful, sensitive approach to viticulture and winemaking has set them out as one of the Swartland’s shining stars. Their quest to nurture and restore low yielding old vineyards is an effort to breathe new life into the region’s enviable stock of old vines and shine a light on the qualities of the beautiful Swartland at large. More than that though, they are also establishing new vineyards, which they have planted to Grenache - their flagship variety along with Chenin Blanc. Once in the winery, the grapes see a cool soak before spontaneous fermentation and aging in a combination of concrete and neutral French oak. Extractions are gentle and aim for light, lifted fruit, freshness and perfume. From humble beginnings, David & Nadia are now recognised as one of the Cape’s very top producers.
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Famille Perrin
'Les Hauts de Julien' is made with grapes from a plot of vines around 90 years old co-planted in Syrah and Grenache. Vinsobres is particularly suitable for Syrah because it preserves the finesse which is often lost in more southern climates. Purple-black dense and opaque. New oak and fruitcake nose, but in a good way! Heady and attractive at first like a new wave Pomerol. There are sweet red fruits underneath, then violet, kirsch, and cherries on a second nose. Some attractive smoky savoury spice then takes it away from mid-atlantic and firmly back in to the Rhône. Full bodied with a rich mouthfeel and generous fruit. Some dried fruit but mostly ripe mulberry and blackcurrant, then a dash of savouriness and sage. Fresh acidity keeps it alive in the mouth. Powerful tannins melt away to reveal astonishing length of ripe fruit. Alcohol and acidity all in balance. Well polished. Keep for 5-6 years before trying and then for 20+.
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Dal Bello
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As warmer weather (hopefully) approaches, our SUMMER BORDEAUX 6 bottle mixed case is a great way to try a range of other-than-red Bordeaux styles at 10% off. The case includes: Haut-Mouleyre Cremant de Bordeaux NV (Crémant) Ch. Argadens 2022 Bordeaux Blanc (Dry White) Lions de Suduiraut 2020 Bordeaux Blanc Sec (Dry White) Ch. Bonnet 2022 Bordeaux Entre-Deux-Mers Blanc (Dry White) Ch. Lauduc 2022 Classic Bordeaux Rosé Ch. Valentin 2015 Ste Croix du Mont (Dessert)
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Tinkture
A certified organic London Dry style gin. Light and delicate, with a hint of citrus. Juniper and Coriander. Yet the secret lies in capturing the true, delicate and complex nature of the rose. They only use fresh (not dried or concentrated) organic David Austin rose petals in the distillation, to bring a bright, fresh and not at all confected florality.