Light pink in colour and an elegant nose of red fruit. The wine displays a fresh, fruity and full-bodied palate bursting with raspberry and blackcurrant.

Pale salmon colour with lively aromas of freshly picked red berries and pomelo. Supple, fresh & round on the palate; great vivacity yet delicate, with a breadth of red berry and orchard fruit flavours. Made with certified organic grapes. Quite delicious. Comprised of 35% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Rolle (Vermentino), 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Cinsault, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.

N.B. European label; differs from that shown.

The classic Italian lager beer, with a recipe almost unchanged since 1859. 

660ml bottles

Olivier Tropet took over from his grandparents at Domaine Pique-Basse back in 2000 and since then has established the estate as one of the best in the up-and-coming Roaix region in the southern Rhône.

The vines here are over 40 years old so yields are small, but the quality of the fruit is exceptional, even more so in a stellar vintage like 2014. 

The domaine is organically farmed, so no herbicides or chemicals in the vineyard, the harvest is all done by hand and intervention in the winery is kept to a minimum. A beautifully balanced, complex wine with raspberry fruit, and notes of prunes, tobacco, spice and garrigue. It is silky smooth on the palate and passes the more-ishness test with flying colours. 80% Greanche, 10% Syrah, 10% Carignan.

A favourite with Decanter, and us!

Distilled with nine botanicals, Cotswolds Dry Gin is a London Dry with an aromatic twist. Juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, local lavender, bay leaf, hand-peeled fresh lime and pink grapefruit zest, cardamom and black peppercorn are distilled in a copper pot still, resulting in a rich and robust, award-winning gin.

Cotswolds Distillery does not remove the essential oils in their gin as these create a rich flavour and mouthfeel. As a result, the gin forms a unique pearlescent cloud when ice or tonic is added, and it tastes delicious!

Lapostolle's Cuvée Alexandre Chardonnay is a single vineyard white wine from the cool coastal region of Casablanca. All grapes are hand harvested and once at the winery directly whole bunch pressed and the juice naturally decanted into stainless steel tanks at low temperature. The wine is part fermented in French oak barrels and part stainless steel, to ensure freshness, elegance and complexity.

Bright yellow in colour the nose displays floral aromas, sweet spices, honey, apricot, vanilla and delicate notes of fresh fruit such as papaya and quince. The palate is intense and elegant, with volume and weight in the mouth, fresh acidity and a vibrant finish. A stunning Chardonnay at this price point.

A fantastic Cru Bourgeois from the heart of the Medoc. Everything you'd expect from a top notch wine from this region. The 2012 consists of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. Classic and elegant, showing the charachter of the vintage in it's athletic structure. Currant fruit and leaf, blackberry herbaceous tones and appealing notes of undergrowth and ciagr box. Decant before serving to allow the myriad layers to unfold. 

13.5% abv

A coy little wine, at first, before unfolding to reveal snappy citrus, green pineapple, crisp apple, and a trace of oak and toasted nuts. Light and lovely, with a bright, textured palate and complexity enough to keep even the most serious Burgundy drinkers happy. A steal at this price for the quality - its very easy to pay more and get less from Beaune wines. This will be our Christmas staple for sure.12.5% abv.  Drink now to 2022.

A refreshingly modern take on a classic white blend – Rhône-inspired but proudly Breedekloof terroir. The white Rhône varieties, Rousanne and Grenache Blanc, dominate the aromatics of the nose and pallet, while Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay add layers of fruit and complexity. A very enticing wine. Beautiful balance between savoury, floral and opulent fruit aromas. Fairly full bodied and richly textured supported by a keen line of acidity.

Special Cuvée is the result of a masterful blending using a majority of Reserve wines, including some aged for more than 15 years in Bollinger’s cellars. In 1911, Bollinger’s British agent gave the idea for the name Special Cuvée - “special” written the English way, without an accent. He thought the French expression “Brut sans année” was no match for such a subtle champagne… More than a hundred years later, the name of Bollinger’s key figure champagne still symbolizes both its expertise and its history. A golden colour with a beautifully fine mousse. The nose is aromatic and complex with ripe fruit and spicy aromas. Roasted apples, apple compote and peaches burst on the palate. Brioche and notes of fresh walnut linger on the lasting finish. A subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity.

Based in the Thracian Valley in Bulgaria, but with Piedmontese ownership and winemaking expertise, Edorado Miroglio has become a sensation in the Eastern European wine scene. This is deep and plummy and rounded - so much better than we were expecting! Warm spice and black plum, soft tannins and medium body. Smooth and easy-drinking. We see this becoming a staple. Estate bottled.

N.B. Pinot Noir label shown - Merlot labelling and bottle shape exactly the same.

This is awesome - fruity and hoppy, yet light and easy going. Jusr the right measure of grapefruit and mandarin notes, balanced with a proper 'pale ale' core.

330ml bottles.

4.5% ABV

A true ambassador of the winery, Tête d'Or originates in the best village appellation plots, situated near the Premiers Crus and Grands Crus. It bears a more than a little likeness to its neighbours. It initially expresses itself in citrus and white flowers. The palate then reveals its richness, freshness and elegance with the trademark minerality of Chablis supported with fully ripe fruit. A finish of superb length, perfectly balanced whole, and possessing great ageing potential for those who can wait...

12.5% abv

Winemaker Andre Farjon has 50 hectares of vines that he started farming biodynamically in 2008 and are now certified organic. The grapes are sourced from clay and limestone slopes around the town of Uchaux, as well as the gravel and clay soils on the flatter areas around Cairanne, giving Farjon a range of terroirs with which to work.

The Côtes du Rhône La Devèze blends Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan to produce a rich, black cherry and plump plum core, with hot stone notes buried on the finish. Medium-full bodied and well balanced, it beguiles with underlying notes of aromatic scrubby herbs like lavender and rosemary. Full of vitality. One of our bestselling wines, and for good reason.

A perfect partner for lamb with roasted aubergines and peppers.

A much overlooked category, Manzanilla sherry has so much to offer and is the perfect aperitif. Totally bone dry, with its distinctive savoury character of green olive, salted almonds, seaside freshness and tang; in fact, the perfect partner to all those things, whether or not you have a beachside seat.

75cl

Named for the historic ship, Cutty Sark is a blend that's been around since 1923 and was the worlds first light coloured whisky to be released on general sale. With Glenrothes at it's core, Cutty Sark Whisky is a blend of optimum Speyside single malts matured predominantly in American Oak casks, giving a smooth, rounded palate with a touch of smoke.

Taste a piece of history! Revived by the great-great-grandson of the original James eadie, this blend brings together the single malts of the range into a wonderfully full and expressive whisky that surpasses the sum of its parts. Regular award winner.

Nose: Raisins drizzled with spiced rum and Sherry, a hint of grassy peat, oily walnut.

Palate: Mexican chocolate, ripe red berries, brown sugar, another waft of soft peat smoke.

Finish: Juicy apricot and pear notes last on the finish.

A sublime blend of the Nebbiolo-esque Xinomavro (native to Greece), soft and fruity Grenache, and Limnio  - another aromatic Greek native. A biological wine that comes from the vineyards of the Monastery of St. Panteleimon on Mount Athos. Medium-bodied with a perfect balance of fruitiness, freshness, and structure. A predominantly red-fruited profile, with smoky notes lent by Xinomavro and a herbal aromatic complexity from the Limnio. Something different yet wonderful. Benefits from decanting.

13% abv

Trentino-Alto Adige is an area known for excelling in cool climate grape varieties and this wine only confirms that. Coming from one of the region's top producers, Cantina Terlaner.

In the glass, aromas of sour cherries, red cherries and strawberries overlay damp earth and dried herbs. This follows on the palate, which is light and savoury with a supple textural fee. Very fine grained velvet-like tannins. The finish is clean and lingering with spicy ripe red cherries, aromatic herbs and cedar.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.

Pale gold and lustrous, with intense aromas of ripe golden fruit, toasted nuts, and smokey wood. The palate is dry, yet rich with oak and vanilla, overlaid with juicy golden fruit, and a lovely balancing freshness on the finish. A modern take on the traditional white Rioja style. French wood is use exclusively for the Capellanía white Rioja.

Marqués de Murrieta is simply one of Rioja’s greatest Bodegas. The respected wine writer Tim Atkin MW places them amongst his informal “first growth” Rioja category. Founded in 1852 by Luciano Ramón de Murrieta he was a founding father for the Rioja region as a whole and was made a “Marqués” in recognition of his service and achievements.

13% abv

Ayala's zero-dosage Champagne. A lean, fresh, taut-yet-supple Champagne, given texture and body from extended lees ageing. Apple fresh, with pleasing preserved lemon and brioche notes. Delicious and ultimately refreshing. Perfect with oysters and sushi. Or fish and chips!

Sourced from the renowned northern Barossa vineyards of Ebenezer, this epic wine, from epic winemaker, Ben Glaetzer, is a real gem. Choc-full of jammy ripe blackcurrant, dark plum and blueberry, with aromatic herb undertones and mocha-laced tannins. Weighty and blanket-like, with a dense finish that just goes on and on; this will be most enjoyed in a comfy armchair.

From the oldest vines planted in the now world-famous Marlborough region, this gives the best Burgundy a run for it's money. Unusually for the region, the vines are planted on hillside sites, rich in clay, which gives a a greater depth and complexity than the wines found on the valley floor. This really is superb; electric-bright, with apple and galia melon freshness and a buttered toast finish that just goes on and on. Fermented and aged in 100% new french oak, which is perfectly integrated, and will allow this wine to age gracefully for many years to come.

13.5% abv

There's Greek wine and there's Greek wine.. This is not the stuff of beachside Tavernas, but comes from one of the most modern and accomplished winemakers in Greece. If you are a Viogner fan or not, this is a must-try; silken, rich and supple, beautifully fruited and just packed with complexity and finesse. A shop favourite.

Chenin is South Africa's signature white grape. It is very versatile and capable of creating wines across the spectrum of very sweet all the way to dry. This is dry and really refreshing and a wonderful example of the huge improvement in the quality of wines from this country. Traces of honey, but crisply fruity with fresh pear and green apple acidity to leave the palate refreshed and ready for another sip!

A tight, minerally wine with classic Hamilton Russell Vineyards length and complexity. Unusually prominent pear and lime fruit aromas and flavours are brought beautifully into focus by a tight line of bright natural acid and a long, dry minerality. An elegant, yet textured and intense wine with a strong personality of both place and vintage.

Ayala Brut Majeur is elegant, pristine, energetic and dry without being arid. It’s made with a 40 percent Chardonnay base and Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. A beautiful Champagne. House pour in The Woodspeen and Gordon Ramsey.

Bardos Verdejo is a wine made from 100% Verdejo from vineyards that are 20-25 years old, located in Rueda, at more than 700 metres of altitude on stony soils. 

The harvest is carried out at night, at temperatures below 15ºC. The fermentation is carried out with local yeasts at a controlled temperature and the wine rests on its lees for at least 4 months, gaining complexity and texture.

On the nose, the intense aromas of fruit such as white peach combine with cut grass, citrus, balsamic and mineral notes. In the mouth it has a good volume and persistence, well integrated acidity and a characteristic aniseed aftertaste, typical of the grape. Really a high quality example of this native Spanish variety.

13% abv

Three of the Alentejo's most familiar grape varieties—Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez and Trincadeira—go into this warm, rich and southern-feeling wine. It's fine tannins are merged with black fruits and ripe acidity to give a powerful, concentrated and succulent wine. We chilled this slightly, till it was was cool, not cold. A revelatation! The aromatics were beautiful with a freshness and purity I associate more with the Vai Nua (another excellent wine from FitaPreta), with aromas of blueberry fruit, pine needles and lavender. As it warmed it became more generous, as expected, and the aromas warmer as the spice and wood started to come through. Mouth-filling, ripe and refreshing all at once. 

Quite unusual to find Albarino outside of Spain, but the Kiwi's have done a cracking job with this. Bright, floral aromas with a vibrant galia melon and white fruit fruit palate. Maritime freshness pervades, fresh as a chalk stream. Great depth and persistence.

The one and only. Needs no introduction - this is just the epitome of Provene rosé. A wine to impress, and be impressed by.

This predominantly Grenache cuvée displays charming and complex aromas of garrigue, ripe cherries and raspberries. Lush and creamy in texture, having been vinified and aged in concrete. Complex on the palate, full of mature fruits and dried rose. The tannins are soft, giving it a full, rich mouthfeel and a delicate finish that still retains a sense of power; a structured and silky wine. Drink now or cellar for many more years.

Greco Di Tufo is one of the oldest grapes in the province of Avellino and was brought into the area of Tufo by the Greeks in the first century BC.

This is a delicious example of Greco Di Tufo. Notes of stone fruits dominate the aromas with peach and apricot, but there’s a delicious complexity that comes with hints of pear, almond, sage and a twist of minerality. The acidity cleanses the palate and keeps the wine refreshing and moreish, while the ripe fruit gives the wine a certain roundness and softness which balances perfectly. An excellent accompaniment to white meats, shellfish, seafood and vegetable soups.

Angostura Bitters was created in 1824 as a medicine, but as people kept taking it, they became intoxicated with its unique flavour and aroma. Now you will be able to find it behind almost every bar in the world, as it is an essential for many cocktails. Essential in an Old fashioned. Product of Trnidad & Tobago.

One of the UK's only single estate English vodkas, Ramsbury Vodka is distilled, blended and bottled in a historic Wiltshire countryside belonging to the renowned Ramsbury Estate. An ancient aquifer influences the locally sourced wheat and water to create an enigmatic and refined edition.

Each bottle possesses a distinguished aesthetic and takes effort to note the provenance and variety of the wheat used. A very dignified affair.

Made with Italian Juniper, Sicilian Blood Oranges & 6 other botanicals. Blood oranges are prized in Sicily and are harvested in November when their rich red colour has developed in the cool Mediterranean nights. The peels are steeped in the alcohol and then pressed in a basket press. The infusion is then blended with juniper and other local botanicals. A deep and aromatic gin, delicious in Negronis.

Malfy Gin is made in Turin using lemons grown in Sicily and on the Amalfi coast, as well as botanicals including juniper, coriander, angelica and cassia bark. The result is a refreshing gin that is perfectly suited to tonic, as well as making a fruity Negroni or Martini.

Crafted by winemaker Jacques Grange (who is originally from Burgundy), the wines from Delas Freres epitomise finesse and elegance. Recent vintages from the vineyards of Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, Côtes-du-Rhône and Côtes-du-Ventoux have bee lauded in the press for their intensity of flavour and excellent value.
This, their Cotes du Rhone, has all the style and character of a classic Rhone wine. Deep, plum coloured hue with a classically “Syrah” nose of black pepper and bramble. Aromas of violets and liquorice entice to a full, rounded palate with delicate tannins.

Pair with "Provencale" style cuisine such as stuffed tomatoes and aubergines, mixed grills and barbecues.

A composition of Terlano’s three most traditional white varieties, namely Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon, this cuvée, which was one of the wines produced when the winery was founded, is an extremely complex wine. Pinot Bianco, as the main variety used in the cuvée, provides the freshness and a good acid structure, while Chardonnay delivers a pleasing warmth and mellowness and Sauvignon adds the fine aromatic character.
Green apple and white peach combine with fine nuances of lemon balm and mint to create the typical aroma of the classic Terlano. Lively yet mellow character. The multifaceted, well structured flavour derives from an interplay of freshness and minerality and also has a wonderfully persistent finish.

From legendary Port producers, Ramos Pinto, this dry white wine from the Douro shows just what great value Portugal can offer from this region. Clear, bright, and golden with traces of green at the edges. A sweet boquet of aromas, showing hints of white & yellow roses, peaches and apricots followed by complex hints of minerals. The palate is full & rounded with notes of citrus fruits and minerals, a structured & fleshy with elegance & finesse. Wonderful on its own or with roast chicken.

Voted Best Amarone Classico at the Decanter World Wine Awards.

“Generous and magnificent. A truly excellent Amarone from a top producer.”

 They have presided over a quality-based evolution from an already strong base and this focus has been rewarded by multiple awards every year since 2001, culminating in the acclaimed prize in 2014 of Gambero Rosso “Red Wine of The Year” for their flagship Amarone Calcarole. Innovations continue and the focus on the unique terroir of the single vineyard Crus has certainly paid dividends. This ‘3 Cru’ blend shows this work to perfection.

“Decadently rich and opulent, this is stunning Amarone with incredible weight and presence. Deeply aromatic, with ripe, dark berried fruit alongside sweet spice. The palate is rich and velvety, plump with an abundance of plum and raisin and sweet cherry compote, all supported by finely integrated oak. Sublimely structured yet maintaining freshness leading to a spectacularly long finish. Simply outstanding!”

We recommend you decant one hour before serving.

From renowned winemaker Phillipe Bouzereau, comes this pristine and definitive expression of an extremely fine Chardonnay. Opulent and mouthwatering, with intense floral and citrus fruits combined with nutty, spicy nuances. Full bodied yet silky on the palate, this has an extraordinarily fine, long finish. The Monopole status indicates the relatively rare instance of this coming from a single plot in the Meursault region, outside of Cru status. Absolutely top class.

A totally irresistible semi-sparkling rosé from one of our favourite Prosecco producers, La Jara, but in this case they use a little bit of the red grape, Raboso, to give the wine its lovely pale coral colour. Dry on the palate and bursting with fresh strawberry notes reined in by the pithy bite of pink grapefruit. At 10.5% this is the wine to drink in the park with socially distanced friends, or with lunch in the garden before you’re really meant to be getting stuck into the vino!

In 1999, Massimo Marion and his brother Paolo began to work their family land in the Veneto region, using organic farm practices to produce vibrant tasting, healthy grapes. Owned by the family since 1891, ‘La Jara’ is the word for gravel in the regional dialect of the Veneto, a reference to the gravelly soils that cover the area.

Looking beyond the familiar realms of France and Italy to the wider talent that abounds in Europe. From classics like Rueda, to emerging regions in the east, these wines should expand your horizons, even if just from your kitchen table!

Three whites and three reds. 

Includes;

Guarda Rios Branco, Alentejano, Portugal - ripe tropical fruits and floral tones pervade this very quaffable wine from southern Portugal. Mediterranean in style and equally sunny feeling!

Dveri Pax, Slovenia - this estate belongs to the Benedictine Monastery of Admont and wine has been made here since 1139 A.D. The Pax wine is made from local grape Furmint, blended with Pinot Gris, with an enlivening splash of Riesling. Dry, crisp, brightly fruited and mineral, this could literally be the Holy Grail!

Bardos Rueda, Spain - 100% Verdejo; the supreme grape of the Rueda region. Notes of white peach combine with cut grass, and citrus. Great volume and persistence leading to the typically characteristic aniseed aftertaste. Great with BBQ'd sardines.

Il Folle Nero d'Avola, Sicily - the wines of the Italian islands have a character all of their own. Windswept and sunny, with a rustic charm. Bramble and smokey chocolate notes infuse this medium bodied delight. Juicy and easy going.

Alabastro, Alentejano, Portugal - based on Tempranillo (known locally as Aragonez) and a blend of local and native varieties. Deep, rounded and smooth. A satisfying and classy red wine, full of Portuguese personality.

Soli Merlot, Thracian Valley, Bulgaria - a rich and plummy Merlot, with so much character. Warm spice and loganberry, medium bodied and very gluggable. Estate bottled.

Les Terrasses de Régis Boucabeille is a white that punches well above its weight. A Côtes du Roussillon blend of Grenache Blanc and Maccabeu that’s fast becoming our go-to weekday evening wine. It sees no oak barrels, leaving it crisp with scents of lily, pine nuts, bitter almonds, zingy citrus, cut grass and exotic melon. Well chilled and fresh, it’s a perfect summer wine and exceedingly good value.

Domaine Boucabeille grow their vines on the severe schist slopes of the Força Réal hill just outside Perpignan, one of the oldest inhabited areas of France. This area has a long and illustrious winemaking history, but was abandoned in the early 20th Century as it was deemed too hard to work. Jean Boucabeille and his son Régis are not afraid of a bit of hard graft though. They farm organically so as not to disrupt the microbial life, biodiversity and their 100 beehives; they’ve planted 650 new cork oak trees to help stopper their bottles and everything in the vineyard is done gently by hand. True craftsmanship.

Black Stallion Estate Winery is the latest addition to the distinguished collection of wineries in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. Each of the varietals produced is handcrafted and carefully blended from small vineyard lots.

This Chardonnay opens with aromas of yellow pear, crème brûlée and hints of pineapple and oak. The aromas and flavours show tantalising notes of citrus, orange blossom and dried apricot. The Chardonnay from Los Carneros provides the bright acidity, citrus notes, and lean backbone of the wine, and the Chardonnay from the warmer growing regions contributes riper, fuller-bodied character. Vanilla aromatics from oak and floral perfume from the fruit precede ripe fruit flavors balanced with bright acidity and a rich mid-palate weight creating a multi-layered, complex wine with a lingering finish. Just everything you want from Napa Chardonnay, and all under £30.

14% abv