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  2021 Chardonnay, Edi Simcic

  £2995

  The 2021 Chardonnay from Edi Simčič is a testament to the winery’s dedication to crafting expressive and elegant wines that reflect the unique terroir of Slovenia’s Goriška Brda region. Founded in the early 1990s by Edi Simčič, the estate has become renowned for its meticulous vineyard practices and artisanal winemaking approach, now continued by his son Aleks and grandson Jure. Their philosophy emphasises low yields, hand-harvesting, and a harmonious blend of traditional techniques with modern innovation.

  In the glass, the 2021 Chardonnay opens with a fruity bouquet, offering aromas of pear, apple, and lemon peel, complemented by subtle floral notes and a hint of honey. On the palate, the wine is dry and fruity, echoing the pear and lemon peel flavours, leading to a pleasant, medium-long finish.

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• White Wine

  2022 Malvasia, Edi Simcic

  £2995

  Widely considered to be one of the best producers in Slovenia, Edi Simčič’s wines are truly unique, stoically traditional and proudly Slovenian.  A family-run estate, now in its third generation, which has been crafting wines that reflect the unique terroir of their vineyards in Vipolže, Kozana, and Fojana since 1989. With a commitment to low yields and meticulous grape selection, the Simčič family emphasises quality and authenticity in every bottle.

  The 2022 Malvasia (Malvazija) is a compelling expression of Slovenia’s Goriška Brda region, where the Mediterranean climate meets Alpine freshness.  In the glass, the wine is intensely aromatic, featuring notes of dried and fresh peaches, apricots, and balsamic hints.  On the palate, it is dry and robust, showcasing the distinct character of dried apricots, complemented by a mineral undertone and a lingering, salty finish. This Malvazija not only highlights the varietal’s characteristics but also embodies the stylistic nuances that define the Edi Simčič winery.

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• White Wine

  2022 ‘Aria’ Late Picked Riesling, Pegasus Bay

  £2995

  Pegasus Bay is a family-owned winery located in New Zealand’s Waipara Valley, renowned for producing expressive wines that reflect their unique terroir. Founded by the Donaldson family in the 1980s, Pegasus Bay has long been recognised as one of the country’s leading wine estates, especially for its aromatic whites.

  The 2023 Riesling Aria Late Picked is a sweet, fragrant Riesling, a beautifully composed dessert wine that balances richness with vibrant energy. In the glass, it gleams with a bright golden hue. The nose is evocative and layered, offering a heady bouquet of honeysuckle, rose petal, and orange blossom, interwoven with citrus-laced notes of lemon curd and lime sherbet. Hints of white peach and a steely mineral thread add complexity and poise. On the palate, it delivers a zesty interplay of sweetness and acidity, succulent and honeyed in texture yet lifted by a refreshing citrus tang. Rich and concentrated without ever feeling heavy, it finishes with persistence, clarity, and mouthwatering vibrancy.

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• Red Wine

  2018 Taurasi DOCG, Feudi di San Gregorio

  £3000

  At Taurasi, Aglianico finds its ideal territory – uncontaminated, volcanic and impenetrable – giving life to a full and balanced wine.  Fragrant aromas of Maraschino cherry, cinnamon and nutmeg are complemented by undertones of vanilla and anise. Full of juicy black fruit flavours, the palate is full-bodied and well balanced with sweet, soft tannins with an aromatic, persistent finish.

  A grape of great tradition, Aglianico is considered to be one of the noblest and important varieties in the South of Italy. This historic region of the Apennine countryside is known as Irpinia and it has a unique terroir and climate in which vineyards coexist with fruit trees, olives and aromatic herbs. The winds here divert a beneficial rainfall which creates a microclimate in Irpinia that differs from Campania, the winters though brief are snowy and cold and the summers can be wet and prolonged. The soils are uniquely volcanic, sandstone and marl. Each vineyard is closely monitored with a meteorological station, and the technologies of the new state-of-the-art wine cellar ensures that each vintage comes as close to perfection as possible.

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• Red Wine

  2018 Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz, Tahbilk

  £3000

  The old vines deliver a generous and expressive wine, with underlying elegance. Hints of bay leaf, mint and pepper weave seamlessly around dark berry, spice and plum fruits with herbal and cedar oak-derived complexity.

  Tahbilk’s vineyards are grouped along the banks of the Goulburn River, a branch of it which flows through the estate. The vines are grown at around 134 metres elevation of gently undulating and flat terrain. The soils are sandy loam with ferric oxide content, which vary from very fine sand near the anabranch to denser loams on the plains. Tahbilk has Shiraz vineyards dating back from the 1860s to the 1990s. The oldest surviving block is the ‘1860 block’; planted on its own roots in sandy soils, which has made it impossible for phylloxera to colonise the vine roots.

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• White Wine

  2022 Chablis, Michel Laroche et Ses Enfants, Le Domaine d”Henri

  £3000

  Laroche is a famous name in Chablis, with family history dating as far back as 1695. Michel Laroche is the patriarch of the family and after decades as the director of Domaine Laroche he decided in 2010 to sell his stake in this business, keeping the historic vineyards that he had inherited, and created a family domaine with his children Margaux and Romain and his wife Cécile, that would be called Le Domaine d’Henri, in homage to his father.

  The Chablis region is renowned for its Kimmeridgian marl, a limestone-rich clay formed over 160 million years ago from fossilized marine deposits. This unique soil imparts a distinct minerality and sharp edge to Chablis wines.

  The wine expresses flint, herbal notes and citrus in the nose, classic traits of Chablis. Bright crisp acidity provides tension and backbone to the ripe flavors of melon, pear and almonds. Wonderfully versatile with food, this wine is as serious or playful as you would like.

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• White Wine

  2021 ‘Thalassitis’ Assyrtiko, Gaia

  £3050

  This wine is made from Santorini’s indigenous grape variety Assyrtiko (pronounced Ah-SEER- tee-koe) which is renowned for combining full flavoured maturity while retaining considerably high acidity. The grapes are produced exclusively from vineyards in the Episkopi, Akrotiri and Pyrgos regions, at elevations of between 50 to 250 metres above sea-level.

  The vines are between 70 to 80 years old(!!) and produce a bone dry wine, with an explosive mineral core surrounded by delicate notes of fresh lemon zest and floral hints. Refreshing with a crisp, mineral finish.

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• Red Wine

  2021 Chaski Petit Verdot, Perez Cruz

  £3095

  The Chaski Petit Verdot from Perez Cruz is a superb example of this little known grape variety. This a complex and elegant wine with delightful soft tannins which lead to a lovely spicy flavour and herbaceous aromas. The finish is long and persistant and it’s subtle flavours will last and linger in the mouth. As you would expect Perez Cruz Petit Verdot is a superb match to steak, other rich red meats and spicy lentil dishes.

  The word “Chaski” refers to the ancient Inca for “messenger,” and in fact celebrates an actual Incan “chaski” trail, marked by stone-lined paths as can be seen on the label, that is found on the family property.

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• White Wine

  2021 Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc, Lismore

  £3095

  Lismore Estate is based in Greyton within the Overberg region of the Western Cape of South Africa.  It’s here with the Sonderend mountains as a backdrop that winemaker & proprietor Samantha O’Keefe makes her fabulous wines.   ‘ I had a farm in Africa….’  The opening line of Karen Blixen’s classic memoir Out Of Africa comes to mind when you hear Samantha’s amazing story.

  We love barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc at Wine Republic and this beauty is made in an “oxidative” style using old 500-litre barrels for 70% of the fermentation and maturation bringing forward richness, intense fruit and complexity. 30% of the wine is fermented and aged in 1500-litre concrete egg tanks to enhance the rich palate texture and minerality. In both the barrels and the eggs, extended less contact adds complexity and a richer, creamy texture which works beautifully with the bright citrus and fresh herb notes and salty minerality from the grape.

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• Port, Port & Dessert Wine

  10 Year Old Tawny Port, Barros

  £3095

  This delicious Tawny port has been aged for 10 years.  in the glass it has a brown-tawny colour and presents a nose densely marked by the dried fruit aromas, delicate vanilla and chocolate notes. The soft and silky texture and the subtle nuances of wood are balanced by a refreshing palate which culminates with a long and elegant finish.

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• White Wine

  2021 Albariño ‘OCon’, Xosé Lois Sebio

  £3100

  An intense and aromatic example of Spain’s iconic variety, Albariño. Aromas of stone fruit combine with floral notes and chalky, mineral nuances. Deliciously refreshing and balanced with deep fruit flavours enveloped in an enticing smoky character and a long, fresh finish.

  The grapes for O Con come from a single vineyard ‘Sobre a Mina’ in the DO Rias Baixas in the North West of Spain. The old, low yielding 70-year-old Albariño vines are planted at a density of 1,000 to 2,000 vines per hectare and produce grapes with concentrated flavours. The vineyard is situated on a hillside at an altitude of between 50 to 100 metres above sea level, where it is influenced by cooling sea breezes from the Atlantic. The vineyard is cultivated in the traditional manner and the schistous soils imbue the wine with an intense character and mineral style. The grapes are manually harvested at optimum maturity.

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• Red Wine

  2020 Three, Constantia Glen

  £3100

  This delicious three-way blend was carefully crafted from grapes grown on the estate. It comprises 55% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Franc and 19% Cabernet Sauvignon and was matured for 17 months in 30% new, 50% second fill- and 20% third fill French oak barrels. The wine was not fined, but only lightly filtered prior to bottling to subtly mellow the rich tannin structure. This vintage shows the phenomenal structure and freshness that has become synonymous to the Constantia Glen THREE, but also has excellent concentration. This means that it can be enjoyed in its youth, yet it will certainly age and develop admirably for another 10-12 years under correct cellaring conditions.

  In the glass, the nose of this wine has great expression with forthcoming red and black fruit aromas. Following these initial ripe fruit aromas, there is a complex collection of savoury notes woven with lingering flavours of tomato leaf, blackcurrant, and cedar.  The palate shows great intensity and complexity of flavours with the dark fruit and distinct savoury notes on the nose following flawlessly onto that first sip. The fine-grain, elegant and velvety tannins really compliment the richness of the wine and promise great aging potential if stored under correct cellar conditions. This full-bodied blend has an earthy minerality and an inherent freshness that brings about a lingering, well-defined finish.

  The vineyards that the grapes come from for this wine are tucked in the steep valley on the eastern side of Table Mountain. The climate is Mediterranean with cooling breezes from the Atlantic Ocean encouraging balance and complexity in the grapes, this combined with the cool southern slopes and deep mountain soils provide the ideal setting for the making of these top quality wines.

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• Red Wine

  2019 Chianti Classico Riserva, Tenuta di Bibbiano

  £3100

  Bibbiano is one of the oldest estates in the Chianti Classico belonging to the same family. Since 1865, the entrepreneurial spirit and tradition has been handed down from father to son. Their philosophy is based on responsibility and consistency; `Responsibility for what we do for the earth, for the area and for the unique wines; consistency in following one`s vocation, respecting the nature of the territory and family traditions.

  There fantastic 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva embodies this philosophy in totality.    in the glass it has complex aromas of black cherries, blackberries and spice. The palate is amazingly rich, silky and dense with flavours of the nose present along with a savoury character.  The finish is mouthwatering, inviting you to take the next sip immediately!  An all-round stunning bottle of Chianti Classico Riserva.

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• Port & Dessert Wine

  2020 Ben Prins Cape Late Harvest, Muratie

  £3100

  Ben Prins, Muratie’s winemaker until 1987, was as unique as the wines he produced. A hard-working, no-nonsense kind of a man–quiet, contemplative and exceptionally particular–he was both a perfectionist and a traditionalist. It was said that he knew wine like the back of his hand– or, rather, foot, given that he considered shoes to be ‘unnecessary novelties’!

  In his honour, this Port-style liqueur wine is made from traditional Port varieties (Tinta Barocca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Francisca and Souzão) that were planted in a single vineyard in the 1970s to produce a unique ‘field blend’.

  On the nose, floral notes of violets and roses entice along with Christmas spice and plum pudding. Each sip is deeply rich, with flavours ranging from Kirsch-macerated black cherries to dark chocolate-enrobed hazelnuts. There are also savoury undertones – truffles and tobacco – with brisk acidity and warming alcohol in harmony with the lithely powerful structure. Seamlessly integrated after two years in old 225l French oak barrels, this world- class wine should reward contemplation for at least another two decades.

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• White Wine

  2019 ‘A Nutturna’, Al-Cantara

  £3150

  This white wine is made from the dark-skinned red variety Nerello Mascalese.

  In the glass it has complex aromas of pineapple, wild floral notes and spice that combine with hints of liquorice, herbs and mint.  These aromas give way to a fresh and fruity palate. Dry and full flavoured with mineral notes leading to a satisfying finish.

  The grapes for this wine come from a 15 hectare vineyard is situated in the Contrada Feudo S. Anastasia at an elevation of approximately 620 metres above sea level, where warm days and cool nights encourage a long ripening period concentrating the flavours in the grapes while retaining balancing acidity. The vines are grown in volcanic soils, which are rich in minerals and fossils. The soil is permeable to air and water and is rich in pumice stone and microelements, which allow the plants to produce a complex aromatic profile.

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