Alta Cima Carmenere 2019
The Carménère 4.090 from the 2016 harvest has a deep ruby-red colour with dark violet shades. To the nose it is exuberant, combining black and red fruits that compliment the black pepper, sweet green pepper and slightly toasted notes. It presents a rich structure, very well accompanied by its fruity and spicy flavour, creating an intense persistence within the mouth.
Ampeleia Unlitro Toscana Rosso 2020 (1L)
Azienda Ampeleia is a domaine on the Costa Toscana founded in 2002, and is the result of a fortuitous encounter between Elisabetta Foradori (one of the greatest Italian winegrowers), Thomas Widmann, and Giovanni Podini, who found a perfect place to express their vision in Ampeleia. In 2009, the domaine began to make the transition to biodynamic management and now produces wines which perfectly reflect their very complex and diverse terroirs. This wine is a blend of varieties originating from the Mediterranean Basin— 40% Alicante Nero (aka Grenache), 25% Mourvedre, 15% Carignano, 15% Sangiovese, 5% Alicante Bouschet—sourced from vineyards at 180-250 meters above sea level. In accordance with its principles of respect for the land, the vineyard is biodynamically certified and the wine is fermented using native yeasts. This wine for keeping is lively, fresh and juicy on the palate, dominated by red and black berries and enhanced by a few spicy notes.
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Antoine Sanzay Cuvee du Domaine Rouge 2018
Sanzay’s “Cuvée Domaine” sourced from 35-year-old vines and both vinified and aged in concrete vats. In the glass it’s a deep ruby with magenta highlights at the rim, with aromas of black cherry, cranberry, black raspberry, damp violets, tobacco, and a hint of black pepper. The palate is fresh and full of acid-driven energy. One can mistake this for cru Beaujolais, as the overall effect is similar, but the hints of sage and mint intermingling with the lush, juicy fruit are a key indicator of Cabernet Franc. This is another one of those wines that would disappear first if plopped down on a table of sommeliers.
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Antoine Sanzay La Haye Dampierre 2018
100% Cabernet Franc. Appellation Saumur-Champigny Rouge. From Antoine’s vineyard in Varrains, a 1.1 hectare parcel planted in 1975 on mostly sand on limestone bedrock. Organically farmed, hand harvested, sorted, destemmed then fermented in stainless steel for 3 weeks before being pressed into a combination of concrete eggs and aged French oak barriques for 9 months. Unfiltered, unfined, SO2 added at bottling (31mg/L). Intense red fruit, leather, violets, crushed herbs, firm tannins, good acidity.
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Arianna Occhipinti IL Frappato 2018
Fresh and elegant red wine. The nose presents notes reminiscent of violets, cherries and certain citrus fruit. On the palate it is a light wine, full of fruit. It is persistent and with an acidity that brings freshness.
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Arianna Occhipinti Siccagno 2017
Warm and enveloping, rich and elegant, velvety and very fresh. Nero d’Avola “Siccagno”, another masterpiece of Arianna Occhipinti…
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Arianna Occhipinti SP68 2019
Full of wild cherries, plum and mulberry with just a touch of raspberry lift. There are hints of flowers, leather, smoke, spice and herbs with wafts of liquorice, quite a lot you can pick out of this wine.
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Aurum Libera Pinot Noir 2019
Vibrant and rich, with dark raspberry fruit expressed with vibrancy and freshness. certified BioGro organic, with no sulphur additions. 12 months in seasoned oak.
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Badiola Tempranillo de Laderas Rioja 2018
Badiola is a winery based in the heart of Rioja Alavesa. Badiola offers a new perspective on Rioja wines. The vineyards are located on the slopes of the Sierra Cantabria, mainly surrounding the villages of Villabuena, Leza, Samaniego, Laguardia, Navaridas and Baños del Ebro, each terroir producing wines with distinctive character. The vines are extremely old; many were planted in the 1920s. 1930s and 1940s and they deliver concentrated juices with a clear identity. The philosophy of winemaking is to obtain very pure, fresh and well-textured wines that reflect their origin.
Bink Wines Meisje Alicante Bouschet 2020
Very inky dark ruby red in colour with a palate of dried cranberries and crushed plums. Bright and juicy this medium bodied wine will have you salivating. This acidic, low alcohol wine would be perfect alongside a juicy cut venison.
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Black Estate Home Pinot Noir 2019
Fire brick hue. Compelling fresh and vibrant aromas of wild forest berry’s, wild rose petal, and humid earth. Dense mouth coating tannins that are tightly wound and gradually melt to reveal rich berry fruits, red current , and humus. The balance gives a clear impression of the highly mineralised sedimentary clay soils of the Home Vineyard. Drink now to 2028.
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Bodega Chacra Barda Pinot Noir 2018
Pure, minerally and powerful, with concentrated flavors of red plum and dried raspberry, loaded with powerful meaty notes. Sandalwood accents linger on the finish, showing caressing tannins.
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Bodegas Godelia Mencia 2016
Perfect expression of Mencía from Bierzo. This vintage is characterised by a great fruit concentration. We can find a lot of nuances, red fruit, violets and mineral notes, which are assembled with the nuances provided by the oak ageing. The palate is fresh, meaty and elegant with a great finish.
Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel 2018
A beautiful, deep ruby in the glass with purple hues. This Zinfandel is saturated with flavours of red berries and cranberries on both the nose and the palate. Laced with a hint of savoury herb in the background, the traditional tones of juniper lead to a full and ripe finish, while 12 months of ageing in two year old barrels wraps the wine in spicy oak and a touch of vanilla wafer.
Brookfields Gold Label 2018
The 2018 Brookfields Gold Label is a rich and dynamic wine which showcases dense layers of flavours to aid in this Cabernet’s complexity. The supple aromas of warm, slightly baked fruits, cedar and chocolate all burst from the glass in a sultry parade of flavours leaving you with a long lingering finish.
Brookfields Hillside Syrah 2020
The ‘Hillside’ Syrah is an expression of where it is grown. An intense dark red colour and fragrant – showcasing Damson plums, blackcurrants, black-pepper, leather, French oak and ripe supple tannins engage across your palate. This ‘Hillside’ Syrah is elegantly balanced and is seamlessly majestic – cellaring will reward those with patience.
Bründlmayer Pinot Noir 2017
Opens with a clear, fresh, elegant and subtle bouquet of ripe red berries and cherries. Rich and sumptuous on the palate, this 2017 is fine and reveals a grippy, still slightly astringent tannin structure.
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Burn Cottage Moonlight Race Pinot Noir 2020
Bright florals, red cherry and plum tones are followed with savoury black tea, spice and earth notes. There is a lovely vibrant core to this wine, completed by silky texture and elegant structure persisting in the palate. Cellaring potential to 7 years.
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Casa Santos Lima Confidencial 2019
Red field blend! Rich ruby in colour with a wide range of complex aromas of ripe red fruits and vanilla. Boasting a balanced combination of oak and ripe red fruits, this wine is rich and full of juicy spiced fruits. Black currant and a hint of toastiness are fully integrated with some acidity to leave your mouth velvety smooth.
Casa Santos Lima Passion 2018
This is a wine very rich in red fruit aromas, with some tobacco and vanilla. It is smooth and has a good body with notes of fruit, raspberry and strawberry. Balanced acidity and soft tannins. Ensures a very long and pleasant aftertaste.
Castello Di Verduno Barbaresco 2017
Rich and soft wine into the aromatic component, in a perfect balance between elegance and insensitivity. Elegant, delicious when young but will age for many years in a good vintage.
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Celler Comunica Vi del Mas 2019
Vi del Mas is a youthful, fresh, soft, straightforward wine with the tell-tale stamp of their wines. With a touch of Mediterranean herbs, soft-textured, bundles of fruit, soft tannins and lovely fresh finish. This blend is sure to have you warming yourself up from the inside out.
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Chapuis Hautes Cotes de Beaune Rouge 2019
Aged for 4 months in old barrels. All the beauty. This wonderful cuvée without added sulphites, is the perfect solution of a noble Burgundy without paying through the roof.
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Charly Thèvenet Régnié Grain & Granit 2019
Fragrant scents of rose petals, red plum and sour cherries mix with hints of clove, earth and fresh herbs. Light, supple and bright, the savoury palate has an elegant profile of sour cherry fruits, subtle clove, earth and spicy dried herb elements. Finishes dry with slightly tart acidity, fine boned tannins and a fresh faced medium to long aftertaste.