Pago de Carraovejas Ribera del Duero 2020 75cl
£41.56
This is the new standard of top flight Ribera del Duero, located on the fabled Golden Mile , where the very finest estates are found It is incredibly complex, and while beautiful to drink immediately, it will also reward cellaring It has a delectable aroma of sumptuous red fruit, liquorice, gingerbread and freshly-baked apricot flan, with the most delicate seasoning of toasted oak Despite being a ripe and rich-textured wine, it gives the overall impression of beautiful balance and elegance Superb Pago de Carraovejas is a Spanish institution originally conceived in 1987 when the country's top sommelier, Jose Maria Ruiz, needed a wine elegant enough to pair with his suckling pig that he was hitherto unable to find on the market Ever since, the wine has sold out on allocation At the hands of Pingus winemaker, Patricia Benitiez, and with input from incredible winemakers such as Vega Sicilia's Javier Ausas, it truly is the new standard of modern Ribera del Duero wines With some of the highest vineyards in the region at 850m elevation, the clay-rich limestone soils bring beautiful refinement and perfect ripeness to the Tinto Fino, Cabernet and Merlot grapes
Bodegas Ondarre, Ondarre Reserva, Rioja 2018 75cl
£13.49
Leather, vanilla and spice of traditionally made Rioja enveloped in an elegant and textured palate
Medici Ermete 'La Favorita' Rosso Secco, Reggiano, Lambrusco NV 75cl
£10.14
A full flavoured semi-sparkling dry and fleshy red wine with fresh raspberry fruit
San Marzano 'Anniversario 62', Primitivo di Manduria Riserva 2018 75cl
£25.18
A densely flavoured and fleshy wine with hints of prunes and chocolate covered black cherry combined with fresh herbs, quite delicious
Palladino Biferno Rosso DOC 2018 75cl
£10.82
Blueberries, cherries and oak on the nose, leading into a soft, medium-bodied texture in the mouth Good to go straight out of the bottle, it gets better if you let it sit in the glass a few minutes before drinking Drink now or keep for 1-2 years
Andeluna 'Raices', Uco Valley, Malbec 2022 75cl
£10.54
An enlivening and elegant mountain-fresh Malbec, with lovely concentration of ripe plum and wild blueberries through to a soft and fruity finish
Pegoes, Adega de Pegoes 'Selected Harvest Red', Peninsula de Setubal 2016 75cl
£14.00
A richly flavoured wine with a velvety texture, full of spicy chocolate and herbal savoury flavours
14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 75cl
£17.66
The inspiration for 14 Hands wines recalls a time when wild mustangs roamed freely on the hills of eastern Washington State This unique and beautiful landscape that gave these unbridled horses their spirit and tenacity now feeds their vines The 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of blueberries and blackcurrants with subtle hints of dried herbs and spice On the palate, the dark stone fruit flavours are complemented by a touch of cocoa and accentuated by fine, velvety tannins
Broken Shackle Classic Red, South Eastern Australia 2021 75cl
£8.62
Easy drinking and exuberantly flavoured Australian red with some jammy sweet fruit and a hint of mint and black pepper on the finish
Sauska Cabernet Franc Siklos 2017 75cl
£24.53
This is a fantastically classy Cabernet Franc, more than a little reminiscent of Chateau Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe It displays rich yet refined aromas of tobacco and oriental spices: cardamom, clove, and a touch of cinnamon Ripe red and black berries come through on the palate, balanced with wonderful freshness and incredibly silky tannins A truly fine wine
Les Vignobles St Didier Parnac, 'Picpus', Comte Tolosan, Malbec Syrah 2022 75cl
£10.55
A concentrated and richly-fruited wine showing expressive notes of wild berries layered with spicy, menthol and liquorice nuances, through to a rich finish
Manfredi Passo Del Bricco DOC Piemonte 75cl
£16.20
Grapes aged in barrique for 8 months Intense ruby red with violet tinges Hints of violets and primrose on the nose. Ample, rich, full, very harmonious and inviting
Casa Brancaia Il Blu Rosso di Toscana 2020 75cl
£74.74
Deep in colour, Il Blu is sheer class - expressing intense blueberry and black cherry fruit, balanced by a sumptuous oak character It's powerful and concentrated on the palate, with plush, fine tannins and a lovely sense of freshness It opens up beautifully with air, so after spending a bit of time in a decanter, there's nothing to prevent its being enjoyed now, although it could be cellared 10+ years if desired
San Marzano ' Il Pumo', Salice Salentino 2021 75cl
£10.34
An appealing bouquet of Morello cherry, raisined plum and spicy notes combined with a hint of savoury Mediterranean herbs Full, warm and generous
Sula Vineyards, Maharashtra, Shiraz 2023 75cl
£11.52
Notes of smoky bacon combined with blackberry enlivened by a touch of black pepper, chocolate and vanilla