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£11.99Metic was the term used in Ancient Greece for a foreigner living in Athens that contributed to the cultural and economic life but did not have the same rights as a true citizen. This wine was inspired by famous song ‘Le M t que’ by Georges Moustaki and led Luca to call [...] -
£9.50Fermented in stainless steel at a relatively cool temperature to preserve the fresh and delicate fruit flavour. Bottled soon after for freshness. Plush plummy fruit and gentle soft tannins. Very smooth and versatile with foods.
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£21.50Truly family run and owned, Bogel vineyards is now safely in the hands of sixth generation siblings with Jody Bogle Director of Public Relations and International Wine Sales. Jody’s grandfather pioneered winemaking in Clarksburg when he planted four-hectares of chenin blanc in 1968 after repeated failed potato harvests. As Jody […]
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£10.50The Tooma River flows from Mount Jagungal, high in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales. It carries the snow meltwater gently downstream until it feeds the wine lands around the famous Murray River. Tooma River Shiraz offers the classic taste of Australian Shiraz, made from Shiraz grapes grown across […]
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Château Larose Trintaudon | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot | Bordeaux, Haut-Médoc | France
£30.99This wine is very deep, intense ruby in colour with violet hues. On the palate, sweet spices of vanilla, cinnamon and ginger entwine with flavours of blackcurrant, dates and dried figs. A racy, incredibly full-bodied and well-structured wine with enormous density and power. Infinite length on the palate with excellent […]
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£33.99An historic estate in the Saint-Émilion appellation, Château Gros Caillou, located just a short distance from the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town, was taken over in 2017 by Jean-François Fonteneau. Under the direction of its new owner, who brings successful experience from other wine regions, the estate is currently undergoing significant […]
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£14.50Château Treytins is perhaps better known for its Lalande de Pomerol wine but since 1998 it has also produced a Montagne St-Emilion the largest of Saint-Emilion’s satellite appellations.Planted on gravelly soil located in part on a hillside, the average age of the vines is about 25 years. This vineyard is […]
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£47.99A well-balanced, classically styled Pomerol that shows both ripeness and control. The fruit is generous without being overblown, with dark berry flavours at the core, supported by a subtle structure that reflects the natural weight of the Pomerol terroir. There’s a clear sense of balance throughout, with freshness and depth […]
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£71.99Elegant and richly textured Merlot from Conti Costanti in Tuscany with velvety tannins.
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£24.99A sophisticated, charming wine from the Dubard family in Puisseguin Saint-Émilion to the East of Bordeaux. With 8 hectares of vines on limestone clay soils, this wine oozes terroir. With 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc the nose is deep and inviting. Sophisticated aromas of blackberries and fig and an [...] -
£11.50This is such a great, any-day wine and a favourite midweek choice in our house. An intense red ruby colour with a deep and complex nose of cherry, blackberry and violet, there are also underlying hints of oak. Gentle, juicy and charming on the palate, with smooth tannins, and a […]
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£15.50The wine displays an attractive red cherry colour with purple hints and layers. Clean and intense aromas of ripe red and black fruits, with spicy notes from the crianza, and mineral hints. Rich and powerful on the palate, tasting again fruity and oaky flavours perfectly integrated. On the finish the […]
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£24.50Toasty, aromatic red Bordeaux, beautifully balanced, the mouth packed with blackberries and black cherries.
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£17.99After making wine around the world and honing his craft in the Cape, Bruwer Raats established Raats Family Wines in 2000, based on a policy of ‘excellence through specialisation’, focusing on two unfashionable grapes varieties at the time, Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Purchasing the only land he could afford, [...] -
£7.50Viña Echeverría is a family-run estate winery, owned and managed by the Echeverría family. Established in 1930, but with an agricultural heritage going back to the 1700s, Viña Echeverría is as much today, as always, driven by a shared passion for winemaking and an uncompromising search for excellence. Viña Echeverría […]
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£41.99The Brancaia estate as we know it, celebrates its 40th birthday this year. Swiss couple Brigitte and Bruno Widmer purchased Brancaia in Castellina in Chianti in 1981 and their wines have been critically praised from the start. Having studied oenology, their daughter Barbara Widmer heads up the winemaking team whilst […]
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£13.99Wines have been made at Château Macquin since 1885, when their first cellar was developed by François-Albert Macquin, the first person to re-plant vines in the Saint-Émilion region following the 19th Century phylloxera outbreak. Today, the Château is run by his grandson Denis and his wife Christine Corre-Macquin, who own […]
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£16.99Founded in 1978 by the vision of Italian-American brothers John and Harry Mariani, Banfi represents a superb marriage of winemaking passion and technological innovation. In collaboration with Ezio Rivella, one of Italy's most eminent winemakers, the land purchased in Montalcino was transformed into a crucible of quality and potential. The [...] -
£57.50Growing up in Libourne, it was inevitable that Olivier would fall in love with the world of wine, but it’s his revolutionary approach to winemaking and desire to break the rules that sets him apart. In 2003 he finally decided he wanted to own vineyards, and as he says: “you [...] -
£83.99The Brancaia vineyard is located at an altitude of 230m with exposure to the south. The Poppi vineyard is at an altitude of 400 m, exposure to the south. Free-standing spur training system. Density of 3,600 – 5.700 vines per hectare. Hand-picked harvest. Delectable modern Chianti, aromatic and savoury, full […]
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£35.99Poggio al Tesoro is a 70 hectare property in Bolgheri acquired in 2002 by the Allegrini family. ‘Seggio’ is the name of the creek that runs through Bolgheri – its course from above is represented on the label. This wine is produced from different plots of vineyards in the Poggio […]
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£37.99Château Le Crock is a Cru Bourgeois property in Saint-Estèphe, sandwiched between second growths Château Montrose, to the north, and Château Cos d‘Estournel, to the south. This property has had vines growing around it since the late 19th century. It was originally called ‘Cru de Croc’, which was the name […]
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£15.50Planeta is undoubtedly Sicily’s leading wine producer. Founded in 1985, this dynamic winery is responsible for championing both indigenous and international grape varieties and pioneering the development of high-quality wine on the island. This wine from their Menfi vineyards, is spicy, perfumed with crushed strawberry and pleasingly finishes with a […]
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£50.99Vivid and bright bouquet, perfumed with dark cherry and blueberry notes, underscored by a hint of pencil lead. The palate reveals a medium-bodied, mineral-driven entrance. Silky and harmonious in texture, it conceals a noteworthy structure leading to the finish. Blason d’Issan, often considered a second wine, showcases impressive craftsmanship.
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£33.99Very dark colour with crimson highlights and a wonderfully complex and powerful bouquet of morello cherry, blackcurrant, and spices. The freshness and fruitiness on the nose carry over beautifully to the palate, which has a long, silky aftertaste.
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£10.99Romanian red blend from Cramele Recas featuring shiraz and ripe fruit with velvety tannins.
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£24.99TRE stands for the three grape varieties, Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, and for our three Tuscan estates – the basis for this wine. The wine is dominated by delicious red fruit flavours; it is really juicy and always ready to drink. It’s an elegant and well-structured medium-bodied wine which […]
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£29.99The wines of Château Villegeorge have been highly sought after from as far back as the 18th century. Upon the establishment of the Cru bourgeois level in 1932, the château was awarded Exceptional Growth status: one of only six wineries to receive the honour. Lucien Lurton purchased the property in […]
