Warm and Spicy
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£38.99Synonymous with Priorat, Scala Dei are the wine estate of the Priorat. Founded in the 12th Century by Cartesian monks who were trying to settle around Montsant (the Holy Mountain), local shepherds told them they could see the Angels climbing God’s stairs to meet him at night (Scala Dei meaning […]
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£16.99After 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, [...] -
£19.99Finca Bacara is based in DO Jumilla in Southeastern Spain, a region characterised by its high elevation plains and valleys. Finca Baraca follows a philosophy that wines are inextricably linked to the land and are therefore committed to developing them with minimal impact on the environment. The vineyards are farmed [...] -
£49.50The Famille Perrin wines offer classic examples of the Southern Rhône, expertly crafted by the consistent winemaking of the Perrin family. A combination of vibrant fruit and a strong sense of place underlines the value these wines offer. The Châteauneufdu-Pape ‘Les Sinards’ Blanc is a blend of Clairette, Grenache Blanc […]
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£14.50A terroir with great potential, the wines of Ventoux benefit from a vineyard site with an exceptional biodiversity. These wines have a wide aromatic palette and a great fresh feeling that comes from the Mediterranean climate, tempered by the Ventoux massifs. A deep and brilliant ruby colour. This very approachable […]
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£49.50Vivid 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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£25.50Generous, juicy Grenache from this maverick producer in McLaren Vale, the nose a fine blend of spice and earth, the mouth a joyous jumble of fresh blueberry, stewed rhubarb and a hint of raspberry.
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£19.99The Mandrarossa wines hail from a selection of the best sites within Cantine Settesoli’s 6,000 hectares of vineyard in southwestern Sicily, planted with 32 grape varieties. The vineyards are split between the cooperative’s 2,000 members and cover the area around Selinunte, the hauntingly beautiful ruins of a Greek town founded […]
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£16.99Inky, spicy red wine endowed with red and black fruits and smoked fig and liquorice flavours. A mixture of new and old oak, the top cuvées are made from low yields and old vines on the estate.
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£27.99Like all good things, Fontanafredda is the product of a love story, between the first King of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele II, and Rosa Vercellana. The Fontanafredda estate was purchased in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele as a gift for “La Bella Rosina”, the woman he loved, and subsequently registered in the […]
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£11.99Te Quiero is made by a Spanish producer focused on organic farming and traditional vineyard practices. The wine comes from La Mancha in central Spain, where hot days and cool nights help grapes ripen fully while keeping freshness. The aim here is simple: honest, approachable wines that reflect the vineyard [...] -
£78.50Charlie Melton was among the first to recognise the value and tradition of Barossa Valley’s old-vine Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre (Mataro). While others were grubbing up Shiraz to plant more fashionable varieties, Charlie and a small band of Barossa winemakers convinced farmers to keep their historic vineyards. These wines were […]
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£21.99This is a wine with a marked deep red colour, with a youthful bluish tint at the rim. On the nose it is rich in nuances: intense, fresh, with sparks of ripe fruit and spices, integrated with a balanced, elegant and pleasant oakiness. On the palate it is silky, full […]
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£26.99Rich Paso Robles berry and plum married to Rhone-style spice and structure presents a perfect example of a Paso Robles Syrah wine. Deeply colored with vibrant purple and magenta hues. Varietal aromas of black cherry and fresh blueberry are accented by black tea, bergamot, and lilac. The juicy and spicy […]
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£82.99Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi (formerly Château de Santenay) was once the majestic stately home of the first Duke of Burgundy. Philippe le Hardi received his duchy from his father, the King of France, and became famous for banning the cultivation of Gamay in the Côte d’Or, saying in […]
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£10.99Back in 1988, three families decided to invest in a winery in Romania, starting with 650ha of slightly unloved vineyards and a rusty, formerly state-owned winery. Today, Englishman Philip Cox and his Romanian wife Elvira divide the production and commercial management between them and together have turned the Cramele Recas […]
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£11.50Working with local growers from across the Mendozan region, the selection process was rigorous in determining which parcels of fruit from the five vineyards would make the cut. This is a quintessential Argentinian Malbec packed with fruit and freshness – quaffable, easy-drinking with copious amounts of blackberry, plum and cherry […]
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£17.50Elegant in its intense ruby-red, Primitivo appears at the nose as a complex and durable wine, with a delicious sour black berry aroma. Its aromatic richness, opening to the mouth with incredible smooth and balanced sapidity, represent Primitivo most distinctive feature.
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£10.99Bodegas La Purísima was founded in 1946 by several farmers who joined forces to improve the quality of Yecla wines. Their determination and desire to produce great wines led them to receive the title of Denomination of Origin Yecla in 1975. The vineyards are located in eastern Spain on the [...]
