Bottles

his great aperitif and food rosé is brighter and pinker than the fashionably pale rosés from Provence. The nose shows summer red fruits and the palate is nicely rounded with Bride Valley’s refreshing natural acidity on the finish.

Aromas of ripe strawberry, blackberry and plum sit atop subtleties of roasted almonds, vanilla bean and a hint of tobacco. The palate is medium bodied with soft, cocoa powder tannins, fruits of red currant, red plum, blackberry and strawberry coulis. Notes of black olive and dried herbs arise and bring savoury elements to a long and graceful finish.

Aromas of plum and red berries with notes of vanilla and coconut from the American oak. Red berry spice and vanilla continue on the full-bodied palate that marry with ripe velvety tannins and a softly structured finish.

The domaine of Roger Sabon is as highly rated as any in the Rhone. Sourced from hillside vineyards around the village of Roquemaure it is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre and Carignan. A scented, spicy red fruit nose with a palate of rich fruit with balance and texture.

The palate is crisp and vibrant with a silky mouthfeel. Flavours include bramley apple, quince and candied peel with uplifting acidity and a zesty finish. It boasts good depth of flavour with a refined structure and excellent balance.

From grapes grown at an altitude of over 3000ft with 12 months spent in oak. Stalky red berry, cherry and blackcurrant fruit with subtle oak.

A stunning wine from the Judean Hills in Israel. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon with minimal filtration and fining giving balance and texture with intense, prune, plum and blackcurrant fruit with subtle liquorice and vanilla. One of the best and most unusual Cabernets weve tasted.

Soave Classico Staforte is made from 100% Garganega grapes, selected from the best sites of Pra's Monteforte Estate, situated in the heart of the Soave Classico zone. Pra Staforte Soave is a fine and poised wine with notes of ripe apples, has a great texture hints of stone fruit and a savoury character. The grapes are vinified and matured in stainless steel with 6-8 months lees ageing and regular battonage. Was - £23.50
Now - £19.89

Sourced from fruit of Raukawa, Haumona and gimblett Gravels. 100% Chardonnay, both steel and barrel fermented and a portion of oak aging. A lovely nose of broad, white fruit with a yeasty, creamy nose followed by and elegant, refined palate of citrus fruit.

A blend of 98% Syrah and 2% Viognier from the Gimblett Gravels and Pa Bridge area of Hawke Bay. Cool steel fermentation is followed by 10 months in Barrique. An excellent savoury, gamey, red fruit nose with a palate of aromatic, red fruit.