From a fantastic winemaker based in the Chateauneuf du Pape region, this is full bodied, grown up Rhone wine from vineyards just beyond the Chateauneuf borders. Black fruits, black pepper and beguiling herbal aromatics just keep on coming. Stunning value for the complexity and quality.

14% abv

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 vineyards are up around the 300m mark which brings a lovely freshness and tension to the wines, and the Syrah for this particular cuvée comes from a tiny parcel at the very top of the domaine. 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!

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 dense and well-structured wine. Ripe aromas of blackberry and cassis, dark chocolate and earth, framed in oak. The palate shows deep blackberry liqueur with prune, spice, graphite and citrus. Quite structured and with a long finish of black fruits and cedar notes. A solid Bordeaux and excellent value.

The Château Maison Blanche takes its name from a large and beautiful building in white stone located in the heart of a large park. This is the family estate of Nicolas Despagne: an illustrious family of wine producers. There are 32 hectares on a single plot of this part of Montagne Saint-Émilion. The plot was converted to organic farming in 2006 and bio-dynamics followed in 2011.

“A family estate where enthusiasm is still cultivated by the slightly off-beat joy of creating natural, sincere and authentic wines” Nicolas Despagne.

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

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!

Julien and Clément manage 20 hectares of vines across 60 different parcels in Sancerre, in the eastern end of the Loire Valley. Soils are primarily the classic ‘terres blanches’ clay-chalk - a heavier soil which gives the wines a ripe fruit character and some caillottes.

A classic yet outstanding Sancerre, with intense aromatics of ripe gooseberry, cut grass, and zesty acidity. The style is full and round, yet fresh and well-balanced, down to diligent grape selection.  Serve with fish, shellfish, white meats, salads and most vegetarian dishes.

From top Burgundy producers Louis Latour comes this high quality Pinot Noir from the Var region of France. Working outside of Burgundy allows Latour to use all their expertise to create a wine of both value and class. Soft red fruits laced with oaky cedar and warm spice. Trademark Pinot 'lift' and energy on the palate, housed in a warm and deep fruit profile. Smokey and toasty from judicious barrel use. An all round great wine and a customer favourite.

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

This luscious Zinfandel has a deep ruby red hue. Bramble and cranberry, with notes of spice, minerals, black pepper and cherry, married with subtle tobacco aromas. Ripe, red and black berry fruit dominate throughout the palate, with savoury notes and vanilla. A beautifully balanced wine with a silky mouthfeel and moderate tannins. A classic Zinfandel in the making.
Aged for 12 months in oak barrels.
Zinfandel 90%, Petite Sirah 10%
Stunning with red meat roasts and great for the 'posh BBQ'. Also good with crispy duck and food with hoisin sauce!

One of the earliest wineries in the now famous Stag’s Leap district of napa, California, Clos du Val was founded in 1972 by American businessman John Goelet and French-born winemaker Bernard Portet. Bernard’s father had been manager at Chateau Lafite, where he and his brother were raised.

When Dave and Diana Palmer left the UK, it was supposed to be a three-year stint in Papua New Guinea, where Dave had found a job. Six years later, work took them to Canberra until, three years further on, Dave resigned to set up his own business.

When they heard that this winery was up for sale they sold the house and the sports car, packed up the kids and the cat, and moved to South Australia, pouncing on the opportunity to own this prime piece of vineyard territory. This, their Riesling, comes from vines established in the 1980's in the cool Clare valley.

The nose has an intense aromatic lift of musk, ginger spice and fresh Tahitian lime juice. The palate is focused, with a lovely backbone of natural acidity that supports a natural fruit sweetness with flavours of mango, red grapefruit and kumquats coming through. The wine demonstrates fantastic line and length and has a zesty dry finish.

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

A mellow and luxuriant Signature wine from this high-quality Ribera del Duero producer.

A plush yet refreshing Ribera, 100% Tinta del Pais (the local name for Tempranillo). The nose releases forest fruit aromas, with hints of liquorice and undergrowth with nuances belying the oak-ageing. Silky on the palate, medium-full bodied yet retaining poise. A long and rounded finish makes this drink comfortably above its price point.  Aged for 14 months in 1 and 2-year French oak barrels.

14% abv

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.

Three whites and three reds from top regions throughout Italy.

A cracking selection of our bestsellers, all tried and tested by us and many, many customers! Saves over 5% discount on the price of buying separately. 

Includes;

Gran Passione Rosso, Veneto - mini Amarone! Made with partially dried grapes that bring power, depth and raisiny richness. Perfect with cheese.

Caparzo Sangiovese, Toscana - a classic Tuscan red, made from the Chianti grape and full of character. Spot on as a midweek 'pizza and pasta' wine.

Trastullo Primitivo, Puglia - a deep, ripe and brooding wine from sun-drenched Puglia. Plum and blueberry, with a lick of vanilla from oak that brings lift. One for hearty dishes.

Monte Tondo Soave Mito - proper Soave from cool, rolling, hillside vineyards. Mineral and delicate with typical floral nuances. The perfect aperitif.

Camillona Sauvignon Blanc, Piemonte - Sauvignon blanc from Piemont exudes a certain class; cool, citrussy and elegant, with delicate floral and herbaceous notes.

Ruviano Verdicchio di Castelli de Jesi Classico - ripe orchard fruits and citrus overlay white flowers and a trademark touch of salinity. A truly great example of this most classic of Italian white wines. Perfect with fish.

From the oldest vineyards in the Marlborough region, occupying coveted hillside sites that are rich in clay and benefit from added exposure and drainage. Auntsfield make truly elegant and pristine wines, rich in phenolics and character, defined and refined flavours and incredible length. This, their single vineyard Sauvignon blanc, received top reviews from Decanter magazine.

Bright and lively with notes of gooseberry, pineapple and grass. Light-bodied but with a little weight and roundness from barrel and lees work. Pure and personality filled, with a fine-grained texture on the finish.

A fresh and rounded southern Italian white with a mineral twist.

From Tufo in Campania, the grape variety Greco was introduced by the Greeks over 2000 years ago. It's fresh and clean but with the roundness and ripe fruit of the warmer southern Mediterranean climate. Stone fruits such as apricot and peach stand out along with hints of pear.
Try it with white meats and seafood.

Clean, crisp and lively. The complex nose presents citrus and grapefruit notes with a subtle touch of white pepper and delicate herbs. The smooth palate bursts with freshness balanced by good volume and persistence. Ideal with shellfish and lighter fish prepared with lemon, such as ceviche. It also makes a good companion for sush,i and pastas with seafood sauces or goats cheese. Or enjoy simply as an aperitif!

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.

In 1976, in what is now memorialized as “The Judgment of Paris”, Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay was the top-ranking wine against four white Burgundies and five other California Chardonnays in a blind tasting with a who’s-who of the french food and wine industry judging. And as they say, the rest is history.  Montelena's 2016 Chardonnay is terrific. Fresh, nuanced and light on its feet, the 2016 is striking for its freshness and understated intensity. Lemon peel, almond, chamomile and floral overtones add shades of nuance throughout, but above all else, the 2016 stands out for its bright, crystalline tension and overall energy. What a gorgeous wine this is.

13.9% abv

Impressive Gruner Veltliner from the low yielding Breiter Rain vineyard. An inviting and voluptuous nose with spicy fruit and hints of honeysuckle. Textural and weighty on the palate - slightly honeyed with smoky notes, stone fruit, fresh balancing acidity and a long, dry finish. This is a serious wine with an ageing potential of 8+ years.

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.

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.

Ancora Rosso, Sangiovese, IGT Puglia is an approachable everyday-drinking red. The perfect midweek wine. A juicy, unoaked, food-friendly wine with appealing aromas of fresh red fruist. The palate has juicy berry fruit characters and a hint of spice. Soft, rounded tannins are balanced by tangy acidity. Ideal with simple pasta tossed in olive oli, garlic and Parmesan, pizzas and tomato-based dishes.

Looking beyond the familiar realms of France and Italy to the wider talent that abounds in Europe. From modern classics like Albarino, 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!

Orballo Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain - the supreme white grape of Northwestern Spain. Notes of white peach combine with fresh-cut citrus and a refreshing salinity. Great volume and persistence leading to the typically characteristic salty 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.

Sepp Moser Organic Zweigelt, Austria - Pinot noir fans will enjoy this classic Austrian Zweigelt, Elegant like Pinot, but quite rich, with spicy undertones and a smooth structure. A great red to pair with fish and seafood, along with game.

Terra Alta's BEST Garnacha Blanca, as awarded 2019. Fans of white Burgundy will find pleasures old and new in this rich and complex wine from the up-and-coming Terra Alta region, inland from Barcelona. Fruit laden and floral on the nose, with graphite notes. The natural acidity has been retained, enabling the wine to be fresh and moreish rather than cumbersome and tiring on the palate, as seen in other Garnacha Blancas. From the century-old farm Benufet, located in Serra Xalamera, on calcareous, clayey soils, which are poor in organic matter. Grapes are manually harvested and selected then fermented in concrete barrels. Batonnage of fine lees for 2 months brings texture, depth, and a slight smokey hints. A final 'rest' in large, old oak brings the recipe together. A very gastronomic wine, with volume and poise. 

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.

Pinot noir from Beaujolais, as quirky as the vigneron himself. Jean-Paul Brun is quite a legend in Beuajolais. He works organically and avoids sulphite use, creating Beaujolais Villages wines, a stunning Chardonnay (also available from us) and this, his Pinot noir. The additional warmth and granitic soils of the 'Terres Dorees' give this Pinot a vibrancy and character all of its own. Retaining the elegance of Burgundy, yet with a little more of a wild side. Enjoy it for it's youthfulness and energy.

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.

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.

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.

This was a genuine surprise, and in a really good way. Generic Bourgogne Blanc can be limp, acidic and a disappointment. This is bursting with ripe tropical fruits, and hints of delicate wild white flowers. A stunner for under £20

The 2005 Viña Tondonia Reserva is immediately appealing, exhibiting aromas of baked plums and cherries, Asian spice and tea leaves. Silky tannins are woven across the generous palate, revealing great depth of flavour from a core of muddled forest fruit to a layer of sweet spice, which is complemented by an underlying meatiness. Lovely richness and texture across the palate which is seamlessly balanced by the notable acidity, a trademark of all great Riojas, and finishes with a long, spicy finish. Archetypal traditional Rioja which is open and enjoyable now yet has the spark which will allow it to unravel further complexities over the coming decade and beyond. May be worth picking up a case or two to enjoy this at any point between now 2027. 

This might be our best value wine this year! On offer at just over £10. Rich and rounded, with generous blackcurrant and spice on the nose. Fantastic structure from ripe tannins and bright acidity, with the judicious oak-use showing nicely in cedar and nutmeg tones. Good concentration from old-vine fruit and wonderful vitality. 2017 is the current release and it hits it's stride perfectly. If there's a better Cab at this price I'd like to see it!

An impressive amount of effort goes into this entry-level wine, as is the Waterkloof standard. From vineyards overlooking False Bay, grapes are hand-picked from 15-45 year old wines. Wild ferment and no additions. Aged in older barrels of 225-600L, with a resting period in 9000L foudres before bottling.

A parcel of Pinot Noir coming from a single block of fruit in the Casablanca Valley. Due to the proximity to the cooling influences of the Pacific Ocean, it is ideal for the production of quality Pinot Noir. Aged for 3 months in french oak.

Vibrant raspberry and red cherry fruit lifts effortlessly out of the glass. The palate is rich with raspberry and red berry fruit. The wine has a supple finish and displays classic Casablancan charm.

Good with goose and duck, but also great with mushroom-based dishes, BBQ meats and foie gras.

This is almost literally a cross between Sancerre and Chablis! Sauvignon blanc from Burgundy is an anomly, but superb. Produced from grapes grown on clay-limestone Kimmeridgian & Portlandian soils - the very same terroirs that produce some of the worlds greatest wines. The Saint Bris appelation is found between the regions of Sancerre and Chablis, and hence draws stylistic influence from both. A great wine for Turkey!