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There's a little bit of something in here for everyone. If anything captures your imagination call in at the shop to see us, or give us a ring on 01200 422281 and we can arrange delivery for you.


as an apritif or with starters

Daschbosch Verdelho Méthode Ancestrale, BREEDEKLOOF, SOUTH AFRICA

Aromas of lime, crisp apple with freshly baked pastry, and toasted almonds on the nose. The palate is bright and zippy with vibrant acidity and a soft creamy mouthfeel from its time spent on lees.

Food pairing:  Funnily enough, I’m actually not a big fizz fan, however, when they’re this good I’ll make an exception - this is also ideally matched with oysters and smoked salmon, amongst some of my favourite things to eat, so I may be slightly biased…

  

with lighter fish dishes

Contesa Pecorino, ABRUZZO, ITALY

Ripe honeyed nose with aromas of white peach and citrus fruits, and gently nutty, savoury notes. The palate is full and textured with pronounced minerality and delicate ripe fruit flavours leading to a long, spicy finish.

Food pairing: This is super versatile and would work with white meats and cheese, however I think it works best alongside shellfish and lighter fish dishes. 

 

with richer fish dishes

San Marzano ‘Edda’ Bianco, PUGLIA, ITALY

A distinctive blend delivering aromas of sun-ripened peach and mellow floral aromatics, which are interwoven with delicate hints of vanilla. Fresh and beautifully balanced, the rounded palate is elegantly styled and has a touch of minerality on the finish. 

Food pairing: This is super food friendly, it’s fantastic with all things fish but would be equally at home as an appetiser alongside hors d’oeuvres, with white meats or with cheese. 

  

with a shoulder of lamb

Viñas del Cenit Field Blend Tradición, CASTILLA LEON, SPAIN

Though very much a pale red in colour, this is officially labeled as Clarete. Produced mainly from Tempranillo, but with the addition of both white and red varieties as is traditional for field blends. This is a very fine and precise style of red. 

Pale brick red in colour. Complex aromas of bramble and redcurrant fruit with a lightly herbal note. The palate is bright and fresh with raspberry and red cherry, vibrant acidity and supple tannins. A wonderfully delicate, elegant style but with plenty of character and a long finish.

Food pairing: With a nice juicy shoulder. 

  

with hearty lamb dishes

Juan Gil Silver Label Monastrell, JUMILLA, SPAIN

Powerful aromas of baked strawberry, blackberry and a hint of chocolate. Spice and cedar are layered with juicy ripe plum. Full bodied with ripe fruit and supple tannins, but the palate is left with an overall sense of freshness thanks to the crucial bright acidity. A complex wine with great appeal, concentration and length.

Food pairing: Such a big, generous wine needs a big, generous meal to go with it - think rich stews and koftas or lamb chops cooked on the BBQ (if the great British weather permits!) 

 

with the lamb roast

Alpha Estate ‘Asia’ Xinomavro/Syrah, FLORINA, GREECE

A full bodied and concentrated red with complex aromas of ripe blackberry, spice, vanilla, clove and cracked pepper. Rich, dark fruit flavours, quince and vanilla overtones are complemented by natural freshness from its cool climate origins.

Food recommendations: This would work beautifully alongside a lamb roast dinner.

£87.99 if collected from the shop
£99.99 delivered anywhere in mainland UK
Free Delivery 
within a 30 mile radius 

Château de Campuget ‘Le Campuget’ Syrah Grenache Rosé, LANGUEDOC, FRANCE

A delicate pale pink rosé with enticing aromas of fresh wild strawberries and hints of grapefruit. Refreshing with a persistent finish, completed by subtle hints of nectarine. Simply delicious.

Vegetarian & Vegan

Bodegas Paniza, ‘Dama D Roca’, Garnacha Blanca, ARAGON, SPAIN

An elegant combination of citrus and white floral aromas are underpinned by a subtle mineral notes. Refreshing and bright, with characteristic herbal notes and green pear through to a clean finish.

Vegetarian & Vegan

Pierre Chainier Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, LOIRE, FRANCE

A pleasant aromatic and pithy blend of gooseberry, white flowers and citrus on the nose, complemented by quite a rich peachy and lemon palate that has lovely texture and a moreish, slightly grippy finish.

Vegetarian & Vegan

Strange Kompanjie Old Vine Palomino, PIEKENIERSKLOOF, SOUTH AFRICA

Fresh and zesty aromas with notes of almond skin, fennel and even a little jasmine. A bright natural acidity on the palate with a teasing top note of grassy fennel, almond nuttiness and the residual salinity of an old dry grown vineyard. Drink slowly to take all this in.

Vegetarian, Vegan & Sustainable

Casalforte Soave, VENETO, ITALY

Casalforte Soave has a delicate perfume of white flowers and exotic fruit. It’s dry, elegant and intense, with a pleasant acidity and a mineral note on the finish.

Borsao Selección Blanco, CAMPO DE BORJA, SPAIN

A lovely blend of Chardonnay and Macabeo with a gentle, toasty oak character that makes it stand out from the crowd. Stone fruit and limey citrus aromas with tropical characters. Lightly creamy mouth-feel from the well integrated oak and a bright, clean finish.

Sustainable

Kleine Oranjerie ‘Flora and Fauna’ Merlot, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA

Deeply varietal nose of dark cherry-chocolate over crushed minerals with a leafy note. The palate is generously laden with dark plum and chocolate notes on a long, velveteen finsih. This is a hugely appealing, naturally-fermented Merlot with vibrant fruit, freshness and finesse.

Vegetarian, Vegan & Sustainable

Quinta dos Quatro Ventos Tinto, DOURO, PORTUGAL

A characterful red from the fabled terraced vineyards of Quinta dos Quatro Ventos. Earthy blackberry, hints of warm vanilla spice on the nose with ripe plummy fruit on the palate and a characterful finish.

Vegetarian & Vegan

Andeluna ‘1300’Cabernet Sauvignon, MENDOZA, ARGENTINA

Nuances of red bell pepper combine with hint of spice, white pepper and clove over deep, rich fruits. Full bodied and textured on the palate with rounded tannins, big fruit flavours and a spicy, persistent finish.

Vegetarian & Vegan 

Les Volets Pinot Noir, ROUSSILLON, FRANCE

Bright ruby red, with upfront aromas of freshly-picked raspberries and an underlying savoury leesiness. Fleshy red fruits continue to the palate and are joined by fine tannins and juicy acidity - the foundations of a serious Pinot Noir.

Vegetarian & Vegan

Dominio de Fontana, Uclés, Tempranillo Syrah Roble, CENTRAL CASTILE, SPAIN

An opulent red that is gloriously aromatic, with expressive notes of ripe, red berries from the Tempranillo, enhanced by a touch of pepper from the Syrah. Concentrated and full bodied on the palate with elegant spicy notes of clove, a touch of vanilla and remarkable freshness and length.

Vegetarian, Vegan & Organic

The Last Stand Shiraz, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA

Premium quality fruit and mature vines have produced a wine with great balance, length and fruit intensity. This attractively fruity Shiraz in a cooler-climate style has concentrated mulberry and soft plummy fruit flavours and smooth savoury tannins. 

Vegetarian & Vegan

£97.99 if collected from the shop
£109.99 delivered anywhere in mainland UK
Free Delivery 
within a 30 mile radius 

Circumstance Cape Coral Rosé, STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA

A fine pale-coloured rosé with delicate aromas of pomegranates and raspberry and a distinctive flintiness. There’s finesse and elegance on the palate with flavours of soft red fruits, a gentle silky texture and a lingering fresh acidity on the finish. This, 2022 vintage, won a bronze medal at the Decanter World Wines Awards last year.

Vegetarian, Vegan & Sustainable

Domaine Ménard-Gaborit Pour l’Histoire, AOP Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, LOIRE, FRANCE

Well balanced between structure and acidity. This Muscadet Sèvre et Maine is a selection from the best terroirs of Muscadet. Its aging of 10 months on lees brings richness, complexity, structure while keeping a beautiful minerality.

Vegetarian, Vegan, Organic & Sustainable 

Fontefico, ‘La Canaglia’ Vigna Bianca, Pecorino Superiore, ABRUZZO, ITALY

This golden-hued Pecorino has lovely texture and weight balanced by minerality and a refreshing streak. Delicate balsamic and herbal notes lead to floral hints, with grapefruit citrus overtones and a bitter almond note on the finish.

Vegetarian, Vegan & Organic 

Somewhat Known Chardonnay, BANGHOEK, SOUTH AFRICA

The very definition of poise and balance, the mouth-filling texture and crescendo of a finish belie its 12.5% abv.

Vegetarian, Vegan & Sustainable

Gašper, Malvazija, GORIŠKA BRDA, SLOVENIA

This wine is golden in colour with youthful hues. Intense aromas of tropical fruit and grapefruit give way to floral notes of acacia. The palate is fruity and pleasantly soft, with distinct almond flavours that continue on the finish. This unique variety is known for being taut and zesty, but also slightly honeyed in character.

Vegetarian & Vegan

Jim Barry Watervale Riesling, CLARE VALLEY, AUSTRALIA

Mouthwatering aromas of lemon, grapefruit juice, lime and white flowers combine with a lick of mineral, wet slate. Refreshing and intense, the generosity of flavour shows all the hallmarks of Watervale Riesling, perfectly balanced by zesty acidity.

Fog Mountain, Cabernet Sauvignon, CALIFORNIA, USA

This Cabernet Sauvignon opens with enticing aromas of blackberry, bramble, violet and a hint of spice. On the palate, well-integrated tannins and plush fruit lead to a moreish finish. 

Le Clos du Serres Saint Jean, LANGUEDOC, FRANCE

“The Terrasses Du Larzac Saint-Jean is a charming, fresh and forward effort that has good purity of fruit, plenty of southern France character and a good finish. It’s a steal at the price.”  The Wine Advocate

Notes of spices, pepper and violet flowers with a good balance between the sun of Languedoc and the freshness of Larzac.

Vegetarian, Vegan, Organic & Sustainable

Vi LOF Mencia, BIERZO, SPAIN

A highly aromatic nose of strawberry and mulberry fruit. The flavours deliver in the mouth, held together by crunchy acidity and firm tannins. Combined it is a beautifully harmonic wine with a strong varietal identity.

Organic

Barão da Várzea do Douro, Reserva Tinto, DOURO, PORTUGAL

Complex aromas of red berry, bramble fruit, sweet vanilla and toasty oak. The palate has blackberry and plum notes balanced by some savoury characters, bright acidity, a hint of pepper and ripe tannins.

Undurraga ‘TH’, Cabernet Franc, VALLE DE MAIPO, CHILE

Intense black fruit aromas are complemented by hints of cedar, spice and floral touches of violets as well as characteristic graphite and herbal notes. Firm tannins surround a fresh, textured palate with harmonious balance.

Vegetarian & Vegan 

Tenute Pieralisi Caccialepre, Rosso Piceno, MARCHE, ITALY

This is a complex and elegant style of Rosso Piceno - a Montepulciano-dominated wine sourced from the small, south facing Colle del Sole vineyard. Aromas of blackberry and cranberry sit alongside an earthy, herbal character. The palate has layers of bramble fruit and plum, with a savoury undertone, velvety tannins and a lingering minerality on the finish.

Vegetarian, Vegan, Organic & Sustainable

£164 if collected from the shop
£176 delivered anywhere in mainland UK
Free Delivery 
within a 30 mile radius