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  • 2019 Granite Rock Red’Winemakers Collection’, Swartland WineryRed Wine

    2019 Granite Rock Red’Winemakers Collection’, Swartland Winery

    £1350

    Small berries big taste! The Swartland wine region of the Western Cape encompasses a uniquely diverse topographic area, with a myriad of microclimates, soils and sites which give rise to wines of full flavour and complexity.  Swartland Winery produces premium single varietal wines from the characterful bush vines grown in the heart of the Swartland, yielding wines of distinctive depth and concentration.

    The Winemaker’s Collection is an expression of Swartland’s finest terroir. These wines are crafted using carefully sourced grapes from site-specific vineyards and are planted in granite rich soils expertly suited to the cultivation of Rhône varieties

    The 2019 Granite Rock Red has ripe mulberry and raspberry flavours with a hint of spice are complemented by soft, rounded tannins and a smooth finish.

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  • 2020 Limited Release Mourvedre, Swartland WineryRed Wine

    2020 Limited Release Mourvedre, Swartland Winery

    £1450

    Small berries big taste! The Swartland wine region of the Western Cape encompasses a uniquely diverse topographic area, with a myriad of microclimates, soils and sites which give rise to wines of full flavour and complexity.  Swartland Winery produces premium single varietal wines from the characterful bush vines grown in the heart of the Swartland, yielding wines of distinctive depth and concentration.

    This 2020 Limited Release Mouvedre has benefited from a few years in bottle to give an intensely coloured wine with a perfumed nose of mocha, chocolate and dark berry flavours, which follow through onto the palate.  Complemented by spicy undertones and soft mouthfeel that lingers on the palate, this is an excellent interpretation of the classic Rhone grape and a bargain to boot!

    Interesting Fact: The Swartland name originates from a description of the indigenous “renosterbos” or rhino bush, which appears to turn black, (“Swart” in Afrikaans), during the summer months.

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  • 2020 Apostrophe Possessive Red, Larry CherubinoRed Wine

    2020 Apostrophe Possessive Red, Larry Cherubino

    £1595

    Approachable, striking and modern, this red blend oozes complexity – with the Shiraz’s earthiness tempering the Grenache’s muskiness; and together they soften the subtle steeliness of the Mataro. Notes of rose petal, musk and plum prelude a medium-bodied palate with vibrant berry flavours and fine tannins underpinned by cleansing acidity.

    The vineyard is located in the Frankland River area of the Great Southern, which is considered to be one of the most distinctive viticulture areas in Australia. The flavour of wines grown here comes from a granite-based soil. These gravelly soils also line the river valleys, rolling hills and lowlands. The vineyards are situated with a northern orientation, optimising the long sunlight hours, which promotes ripening and maturation of the grapes. T

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  • 2019 Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu Vielles Vignes, Domaine Saint DamienRed Wine

    2019 Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu Vielles Vignes, Domaine Saint Damien

    £1695

    An opulent and spicy full-flavoured wine, with layered flavours of prunes and garrigue from this award-winning producer.

    The vineyards are located in the relatively new appellation of Plan de Dieu, which translates as Plan of God in English. Despite the first historical mentions of the “Plan Dei”, which date back to a parchment from 1326, the lieu-dit of Plan de Dieu was only designated a red wine producing appellation in 2005. The climate here is classic Mediterranean with the additional influence of the Mistral winds. The terroir sits on an alluvial plateau with calcareous gravel, which retains water, helping to preserve the vines during the hot and often arid summer months.

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  • 2018 Renegade, Ken ForresterRed Wine

    2018 Renegade, Ken Forrester

    £1695

    One of the very first Rhône style blends in South Africa. This elegant Rhône blend displays Old World Style with New World fruit. Hint of Grenache’s earthy rusticity and Shiraz’s noble spice with hints of nutmeg and salty black olive on the finish. Balanced with soft integrated tannins.

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  • 2020 Côtes du Rhône, Domaine de la SolitudeRed Wine

    2020 Côtes du Rhône, Domaine de la Solitude

    £1725

    Domaine de la Solitude’s wines are renowned for their characteristic elegance whilst expressing the true origins of their terroir.

    This 2020 Côtes du Rhône has an enticing nose of concentrated, ripe red berry fruits, enhanced by subtle notes of black pepper and spice. Supple and rounded on the palate, supported by a delicate tannic structure.  The Côtes du Rhône vineyards are situated mainly in Gard, with over 50% of the grapes coming from Côtes du Rhône Villages vineyards; the remainder coming from the named parcels of Plan de Dieu and Rasteau. The vineyards all have a stony, granitic soil structure.

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  • 2019 Lirac, Domaine des CigalounesRed Wine

    2019 Lirac, Domaine des Cigalounes

    £1750

    Domaine des Cigalounes winemaker Emmanuelle Gauthier is a non-interventionist and looks for finesse and silky tannins in his wines rather than over-extraction.  His 2019 Lirac is just that – a concentrated wine with aromas of deep, wild cherry fruits and spicy notes. Full flavoured with a smooth texture, silky tannins and a long, satisfying finish.  A portion of the blend was matured in barrel imparting a lovely subtle complexity.

    Lirac is an appellation on the western side of the southern Rhône Valley. Domaine de Cigalounes is a seven-hectare property which has been certified organic since 2012. It is located on the rocky plateau between the villages of Tavel and Lirac, on the opposite bank of the Rhône from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The vines are grown according to traditional philosophies, in red soils with pebbly topsoil.

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  • 2018 Rasteau, Domaine Combe JulièreRed Wine

    2018 Rasteau, Domaine Combe Julière

    £1950

    An opulent wine with a depth of concentrated black fruit. The tannins are present but enjoyable as they are polished and integrated. Black fruits on the nose are echoed on the palate with a touch of liquorice and spice through to a long, silky finish.  The 2018 summer was very hot and dry in the southern Rhône, which allowed the grapes to reach excellent maturity, resulting in expressive wines with wonderful fruit concentration.

    The vineyard is situated in the Rasteau appellation on hillside slopes which offer good drainage and sun exposure. The soil layers are complex due to their various origins. Brown clay, which comprises sediment from the Alps from the miocène period, and grey clay, which is made up of sediment from algae, overlap here at root level imparting extra complexity to the wine. The sunny weather and strong northern wind, known as the Mistral, keep the vines dry and healthy. The vines have an average age of 70 years and are cultivated according to sustainable methods.

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  • 2018 ‘The Independent’ Shiraz & Mataro , TeusnerRed Wine

    2018 ‘The Independent’ Shiraz & Mataro , Teusner

    £1950

    Let it be known that Kym Teusner once said to his peers that Barossa Shiraz could be a bit boring. Fairly independent thinking coming from a Barossa winemaker. Defending himself, Kym will insist what he did say was that as good as Barossa Shiraz is, adding Mataro will make it taste even better!

    This wine is jam-packed with Barossa Shiraz and Mataro (Mourvedre) flavours….plums, black fruits and warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg and 5 spices. There’s a touch of mid-palate sweetness, some mocha and black olive and the soft tannins are integrated seamlessly through the mid-palate. The subtle use of oak allows the rich dark fruit to take centre stage.

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  • 2019 ‘The Joshua’ Grenache, Mataro & Shiraz, TeusnerRed Wine

    2019 ‘The Joshua’ Grenache, Mataro & Shiraz, Teusner

    £2200

    Joshua is the wine that started Teusner as a wine producer.   Kym Teusner and his business partner Mick Page were in a pub sipping a few beers.  They overheard a couple of old growers having a conversation about the low, low prices being paid for their old vine Grenache…to the point they were going to rip out the vines and plant Chardonnay!   Horrified they hatched a rescue plan, scrambling together some cash, the grapes found a new home and the vines stayed in the ground where they belonged and Teusner Wines was born.

    Named after Mick’s first son, Joshua is a blend of Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz.  Made from 100-year-old vines it has a delicious mix of light and dark fresh ripe berried fruits, cured meats and lifted spice on the nose that sets you up for a mouthful of savoury and gamey flavour in the mouth. Kept away from oak and released young it showcases the juicy, spicy, flavoursome red wines of the Barossa.

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  • 2020 Superfly, Rock of WisdomRed Wine

    2020 Superfly, Rock of Wisdom

    £2295

    This is classic medium-full bodied Shiraz from the Rock of Wisdom duo, Pete and Sofi. Built for drinking now, this has the unfettered ‘lo-fi’ feeling of a Shiraz made without much tinkering.   A vibrant juicy number with red and blue fruits jumping out the glass, soft gentle tannins and minimal time in old French oak delivers the fun times within.   The fruit is sourced from a famous block on the edge Koonunga that is renowned for its red dirt over clay soils.

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  • 2020 `Wanderer’s Heart` Cape Red Blend, Thorne & DaughtersRed Wine

    2020 `Wanderer’s Heart` Cape Red Blend, Thorne & Daughters

    £2395

    This wine from Thorne & Daughters is an intense and complex red blend from Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah carefully sourced from prime vineyard sites across the Western Cape.   On the nose, well-defined aromas of red cherry and violet combine with spicy notes of cinnamon and cardamom to burst from the glass. On the palate, the wine is poised with supple tannins and juicy acidity, leading to a multi-layered and moreish finish.

    The ‘Wanderer’s Heart’ is made from a blend of grapes from carefully selected growers across the Western Cape. The Grenache is sourced from dry-farmed vineyards on the Paardeberg Mountain in the Swartland which has a combination of clay and granite soils. The Mourvèdre is the fruit of 12-year-old vines planted on clay/gravel soils in Bot River. The Syrah also comes from Bot River from 12-year-old vines planted on shale. The vineyards are all farmed sustainably and harvesting is done by hand.

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  • 2019 Domaine Gauby`Calcinaires` Rouge IGP Cotes CatalanesRed Wine

    2019 Domaine Gauby`Calcinaires` Rouge IGP Cotes Catalanes

    £2495

    Domaine Gauby is located close to the small town of Calce in the Roussillon. Now run by Gérard Gauby, his wife Ghislaine and their son Lionel, who is responsible for the winemaking, the domaine has gained a reputation for making wines of exemplary freshness in a hot climate.

    This 2019 `Calcinaires` Rouge is bright with red and black fruit, notes of wild rosemary and thyme mingle with spice and dark cherry fruit on the palate, balanced by bright acidity and ripe supple tannins.  Worth decanting beforehand to allow to fully open and express.

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  • 2012 Bandol Rouge, Domaine de L’OlivetteRed Wine

    2012 Bandol Rouge, Domaine de L’Olivette

    £2950

    Domaine de L’Olivette were one of the pioneers of the Bandol appellation when it was formed in 1941.   Bandol is a unique and magnificent amphitheatre between land and sea, bathed in sun all year round, stretching from the Sainte-Baume massif to the shore of the Mediterranean between Marseille and Toulon.   It is an exceptional site that generations of winegrowers have shaped stone by stone, to build the famous “restanques (terraces).  According to appellation law, all grapes are handpicked and yields are kept low to ensure quality over quantity.

    This 2012 Bandol Rouge, Domaine de L’Olivette is distinguished by the quality of its balance and power. It is constructed around the appellation’s key grape variety, the Mourvèdre that gives it the strength, fullness and above all the typicity of Bandol.  The Mourvèdre is blended with Grenache and Carignan making it a wine of rare complexity, characterised by a deep intense colour.   Its aromatic palette is varied and expresses ripe red fruit, liquorice, earthiness and spice. It is full, long and persistent in the mouth supported by a great structure. The finish is long and tasty with fine silky tannins.

    The wine is aged for 2 years in big barrels, then 2 more years in bottle before being released.

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  • 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape ‘Les Vallons de la Solitude’, Domaine de la SolitudeRed Wine

    2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape ‘Les Vallons de la Solitude’, Domaine de la Solitude

    £3595

    Rich, smooth and flavoursome with complex layers of black-berried fruit, brambly notes, a touch of the local wild garrigue and gentle spice. Elegant yet sumptuous.

    This Domaine stretches from the high terraces of the ‘La Crau’ and descends into the Solitude Valley. The estate covers a patchwork of soils, from sandy soil known as ‘Safres’, which offer good drainage, to clay and pebble. The vineyard has an abundance of rounded quartzite stones, known as “Galet Roulés”, which derive from the Villafranchian period. These stones absorb heat during the day then radiate it at night, promoting full grape maturity.

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