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  2022 Estate Reserve Cuvée Blanc, Lismore Estate Vineyards

  £4995

  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.

  This incredible blend of Roussanne, Chardonnay and Viognier has fragrant aromas of yellow plum, spice and orange blossom that lead to a beautifully balanced palate, with crisp acidity, saline mineral notes and a lemongrass embroidered finish.

  The grapes come from the Greyton ward in the Western Cape, which has been designated by SAWIS in recognition of the special terroir of this region. The vineyards are planted on steep slopes in decomposed shale over clay at 300 metres above sea level, in the foothills of the Sonderend Mountain Range. Here the climate plays an important role: the low mean February temperature lends to an extended ripening period that results in a harvest that takes place three to four weeks later than traditional wine growing regions in South Africa. The Cuvée Blanc is a blend of 90% Roussanne, 5% Viognier, 5% Chardonnay; the Roussanne vines were grafted onto the trunks following the estate fire which destroyed vines in 2019. The roots are from 2016 and are planted on the coolest slope on the farm, which makes it the last variety to be picked. The intense citrus notes and the lingering finish are consistent hallmarks of Lismore’s specific terroir.

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  2020 Pinot Noir, Sanford

  £5150

  This Pinot Noir is dark ruby in colour and is very spice-driven on the nose with fresh cherry, wild strawberry, spice cake that are complemented by white pepper and rose. The palate delivers spice and savoury, dark fruits, espresso, and leather with balanced acid and suave tannin structure, which carries the lovely finish. The wine was aged in French Oak barrels (25% new oak) for 11 months where it gained complexity and elegance.

  The grapes come exclusively from the two estate vineyards in the cool-climate area of Sta. Rita Hills AVA: the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard and the La Rinconada Vineyard. The unusual east-west orientation of the nearby Santa Ynez Mountains allows the cooling maritime breezes from the Pacific Ocean- just seven miles away- to flow over the vineyards, bringing with them cooling morning fog. Afternoon breezes dry out any residual moisture and reduce disease pressure. Temperatures rarely exceed 27°C, which suits the delicate Pinot Noir vines. The vineyard is split into 52 blocks and each block has an individual soil composition. Broadly, the marine-based soil in the ‘Sanford & Benedict Vineyard’ is a mixture of clay, loam, fractured shale and chert (a rocky soil), which forces the vine’s roots to dig deep for nutrients and hydration. The result is naturally low yields of small-berried, concentrated fruit delivering excellent minerality and acidity. The ‘La Rinconada Vineyard’ is made up of sandy, gravelly soil which imparts precise minerality to the wine. There are 33 different Pinot Noir clones planted across the vineyard and 40% of the vines are from the original 1972 ungrafted plantings

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  2020 Aloxe-Corton Vielles Vignes, Domaine Edmond Cornu

  £5200

  The 2020 Aloxe-Corton Vieilles Vignes from Domaine Edmond Cornu & Fils is a bold and expressive Pinot Noir that captures the essence of Burgundy’s northern Côte de Beaune. Nestled in the village of Ladoix-Serrigny, Domaine Edmond Cornu & Fils is a family-run estate with deep roots in the region, known for producing traditionally styled, terroir-driven wines across several revered appellations. Now led by Pierre Cornu, the domaine is celebrated for its sustainable vineyard practices, old-vine holdings, and commitment to classic Burgundian craftsmanship.

  Sourced from vines aged 40 to 60 years in prestigious parcels such as Les Cras, Les Brunettes et Planchots, and Les Morais, the 2020 Aloxe-Corton Vieilles Vignes offers a striking combination of power and refinement.

  In the glass, it reveals a deep ruby hue and a brooding aromatic profile of ripe black cherry, crushed blackberry, and dried violet, underpinned by earthy undertones of forest floor, leather, and a touch of roasted spice. The palate is full-bodied and structured, with dense dark fruit, firm but well-integrated tannins, and a rustic minerality that speaks to its silex and marl-rich soils. A tangy edge and vibrant acidity provide lift and balance, leading to a long, savoury finish.

  This Aloxe-Corton will pair beautifully with game, roasted meats, and mature cheeses, and it promises excellent ageing potential for those patient enough to cellar it.

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  2020 Rod and Spur Shiraz-Cabernet, Rockford

  £5500

  This incredible blend of Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon is a uniquely Australian blend that pays homage to the great Aussie wines of yesteryear.    With plenty of sweet spice and brambly black fruit comes a concentrated blackcurrant and vanilla aroma, followed by a rich, full-bodied palate. The flavour is full of crunchy black fruit with soft tannins, refreshing acidity and subtle vanilla sweetness.

  The name Rod & Spur acknowledges the contribution of Rockford’s growers who spend the cold Barossa winters hand-pruning their vines in the traditional rod and spur method. This wine is a return to the great Australian reds of the 1950s and 60’s, when Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon blends dominated the premium market. This very Australian wine is not common in any other region of the world.

  Like all Rockford reds, the grapes for this wine go through an 1880s Bagshaw de-stemmer, are open fermented and then gently basket pressed. All components are aged separately in a combination of seasoned American and French oak hogsheads and large oak casks for two years. This allows the tannins to soften and colours and flavours to consolidate, before being bottled under the highest quality cork.

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  2020 Summus Toscana IGT, Banfi

  £6200

  Summus, Latin for “highest.” is a wine of towering elegance and was the first Super Tuscan produced in Montalcino (1985)

  A wine characterized by varietal aroma, the intense fruit hints are accompanied by notes of jam, spices, coffee and tobacco. Well structured and elegant with noticeable yet sweet tannins through the long finish.

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  2020 ‘Cuvée Boz’, Blanc de Blancs, Sugrue

  £6500

  This very limited production wine, Sugrue’s first Blanc de Blancs, is winemaker, Dermot’s tribute to his late brother Boz.  A complex and harmonious English sparkling wine, showing aromas of green apple and subtle hints of lemon thyme. Beautifully balanced and poised on the palate, which offers good weight and notes of citrus peel, orange zest and delicate hints of strawberry through to an elegant finish.

  The grapes come from the Jenkyn Place single vineyard, nestled in the Hampshire Downs. The vineyard covers five hectares of vines, on land that was previously used for cultivating hops. The vineyards sit on sheltered, chalky, south-facing slopes at 100 metres above sea level, with greensand soils over marlstone, making them ideal for growing the high-quality grapes. The greensand topsoil at Jenkyn Place is scattered with eroded fragments of chalk, creating a distinctive -and possible unique combination, which is beginning to be translated into the wines. Chalky soils are associated with more gently-fruited wines of notable finesse, while greensand soils deliver a rounder fruit profile.

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  2020 Chambolle Musigny Rouge, Domaine Georges Lignier

  £6500

  Based in the heart of Morey-Saint-Denis, Domaine Georges Lignier is a fifth-generation family estate with deep roots in Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits. The domaine, now led by Georges’ great-nephew Benoît Stehly, oversees 16 hectares of exceptional vineyards, including holdings in several of the region’s most revered Grand and Premier Crus. Combining traditional winemaking methods with a precise, terroir-driven approach, Georges Lignier has earned a reputation for crafting structured, age-worthy wines that express the subtle complexities of each individual site.

  The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Rouge is a graceful and finely detailed expression of this famed village, celebrated for producing some of Burgundy’s most elegant Pinot Noir. Sourced from vines rooted in limestone-rich soils, this wine captures Chambolle’s signature finesse, aromatic lift, and silky texture.

  In the glass, it opens with alluring aromas of wild strawberry, crushed raspberry, and rose petals, underpinned by delicate notes of spice, tea leaf, and forest floor. The palate is supple and refined, with a seamless flow of red berry fruit, fine-grained tannins, and a whisper of minerality. Despite the wine’s delicacy, there is real depth and persistence, offering a long, poised finish that leaves a lasting impression.

  The 2020 vintage delivers both concentration and clarity, making this a beautifully balanced Chambolle-Musigny that is expressive in its youth but will reward mid-term cellaring. A perfect choice for lovers of Pinot Noir at its most elegant and terroir-focused.

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  2020 Coltassala Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Castello di Volpaia

  £6695

  Perched amid the rugged hills of Radda in Chianti, Castello di Volpaia is a benchmark Tuscan estate with roots stretching back to the 11th century. Since the 1970s, it has been meticulously restored and revitalised by the Mascheroni Stianti family, who transformed the medieval village into a model of organic winemaking excellence. Today, the estate is renowned for producing some of the region’s most elegant and terroir-driven wines thanks partly to its high-altitude vineyards (up to 600 metres), certified organic farming, and a thoughtful balance of tradition and innovation.

  The 2020 Coltassala Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is the estate’s flagship wine, sourced from a historic single vineyard once part of a centuries-old farmstead. Originally produced as a Super Tuscan in the 1980s, Coltassala now represents the pinnacle of Chianti Classico as a Gran Selezione, the appellation’s highest classification. Made from predominantly Sangiovese with a touch of Mammolo, this wine undergoes extended ageing in French oak barriques, delivering structure and refinement.

  In the glass, the 2020 Coltassala shows a vibrant ruby hue with a deeply expressive nose of wild cherry, black plum, and violet, layered with hints of sweet spice, cedar, and fine tobacco. The palate is rich and textured, with a core of ripe red and black fruit balanced by firm yet polished tannins, and underpinned by the signature fresh acidity of Radda’s elevated terroir. The finish is long, savoury, and nuanced, echoing with notes of balsamic herbs and graphite.

  The 2020 vintage delivers power and poise, making this a Gran Selezione that is beautifully drinkable now but structured for long-term ageing. A perfect match for bistecca alla fiorentina, braised meats, or truffle risotto, this wine exemplifies the sophistication and soul of modern Chianti Classico.

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  2020 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Xanadu

  £6900

  The Quintessential Margaret River Cabernet, with perfumed black fruit aromas and a generous, velvety palate packed with irresistible dark forest fruit and chocolate characters.

  The Reserve range continues to be the best of what Xanadu are able to produce in a given vintage – single vineyard or otherwise. Fruit was predominantly sourced from two mature, dry grown vineyards; Timber Creek, in the Wilyabrup subregion; and Victory Point in the Treeton subregion of Margaret River and was supplemented with a small amount of Malbec from the Stevens Road vineyard in Wallcliffe. The resulting blend from these vineyards has married beautifully, proving again that sometimes ‘the whole is greater than the sum of its parts’.

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  2020 Amarone Della Valpolicella, Marion

  £7500

  Marion is a distinguished winery located in the Valpolicella region of Veneto, Italy. Under the guidance of Celestino Gaspari, who honed his craft under the legendary Giuseppe Quintarelli, Marion has established a reputation for producing wines of exceptional depth and character. The winery employs selective harvesting, partial drying techniques (appassimento), and long ageing in Slavonian oak barrels to develop structure and complexity.

  The 2020 Amarone della Valpolicella from Marion presents a deep ruby hue with violet reflections. On the nose, it offers an alluring bouquet of crushed black cherries, lavender, and dusty earth. The palate is deeply textural and velvety, showcasing penetrating dark fruits offset by zesty spiced orange and mineral nuances. The finish is long and harmonious, leaving impressions of cinnamon, black pepper, and liquorice.

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  2020 Command Shiraz, Elderton

  £7900

  ​The 2020 Elderton Command Shiraz stands as a testament to the Barossa Valley’s rich winemaking heritage and Elderton’s commitment to excellence. Sourced exclusively from a single block of the Nuriootpa estate, planted in 1894 and classed as an Ancestor Vineyard under the Barossa Old Vine Charter, this wine represents over a century of viticultural excellence and family legacy.

  Crafted by the second generation of the Ashmead family, Allister and Cameron, this iconic Shiraz continues the vision set by their parents – to produce one of the great wines of the world. Since its first release in 1984, Command has garnered a reputation as one of Australia’s most celebrated and collectable Shiraz wines.

  In the glass, the nose is rich and brooding, layered with dark, concentrated fruits and lifted by intriguing notes of roasted coffee bean. On the palate, plush flavours of spiced plums and cloves unfold, supported by a fine seam of black forest character. Bold, yet beautifully poised, the tannin structure is firm but polished, carrying the wine to a seamless, long finish underscored by remarkable fruit purity and complexity.

  This vintage is poised for longevity, with the structure and depth to evolve gracefully over the next 15 to 20 years. While already impressive in its youth, it will reward careful cellaring, unfolding further nuance and finesse with time. A truly remarkable wine that captures the soul of its historic vineyard and the enduring spirit of the Elderton estate.

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  2020 Chardonnay, Senses

  £7995

  A beautifully textured Chardonnay with bright crunchy fruit notes complemented by hints of honeysuckle, lime blossom and beeswax through to a gingery kick on the finish.

  2020 shows excellent concentration and very clean fruit, which makes for age-worthy Chardonnay with high acidity and ripe fruit characteristics.

  The grapes come from three different vineyards within the Russian River Valley AVA, but predominantly from Bush Vineyard, near Dutton Ranch where the clones are mainly Old Wente and Hyde. Renowned as being one of California’s coolest and foggiest AVAs, the microclimate creates the perfect conditions for producing highly acclaimed Chardonnay, with warm days and cool nights. The warm climate is tempered by the cool, coastal breezes and the trademark fog that lingers over the vineyards, brings moisture and has a cooling effect on the vines. The result is a long hang-time, during which the vines slowly build aromatic complexity, concentrated flavours, superbly balanced by natural, crisp freshness.

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  2022 Napa Valley Chardonnay, Chateau Montelena

  £8650

  This is an incredible vintage of Chateau Montelena’s flagship Chardonnay.

  In the glass it has a bright gold in colour and is incredibly aromatic, the ripeness of the vintage is most pronounced initially; melon, perfume, and orange blossom slowly give way to fresh peach, honeysuckle and apricot. There is very little overt oak influence on the nose, although it comes across subtly in the background as pie crust and toast.

  On the palate, it’s the suppleness and silky mouthfeel that strike first, although there’s abundant mango and citrus with Meyer lemon here as well. The minerality is chalky and distinct, a beautiful contrast that layers in with the acid adding both complexity and depth.

  The finish is exceptional: There’s slightly more wood on the transition to the finish, surfacing as baking spice and crème brûlée. However, they’re handily overwhelmed by notes of Asian pear, mango and pineapple— absolutely delicious. In time, expect hazelnuts and almonds to appear.

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  2020 Brunello di Montalcino, Sesti

  £8900

  Crafted in the historic heart of Tuscany, the 2020 Brunello di Montalcino from Sesti is a powerful yet refined expression of place, tradition, and visionary winemaking. The Sesti estate lies within the ancient walls of Castello di Argiano, a 13th-century fortress perched above the Orcia River, once part of a strategic chain of sight-and-defense castles. This remarkable setting mirrors the timeless character of the wines it produces.

  Founded by Giugi Sesti, a Venetian-born astronomer and opera impresario, the estate has long embraced a philosophy rooted in natural rhythm and artistic expression. Today, under the expert guidance of his daughter Elisa Sesti, the winery continues to produce wines of exceptional purity and poise, firmly placing Sesti among the most respected names in Montalcino.

  The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is captivating from the first pour – rich, full-bodied, and exquisitely balanced. The nose reveals layers of blackberry, wild herbs, and spice, wrapped in a savoury, earthy complexity that speaks of its noble terroir. On the palate, it is structured and powerful, yet retains an elegant flow, with fine tannins and vibrant acidity driving a long, resonant finish.

  A Brunello of remarkable depth and beauty, this vintage is already jaw-droppingly delicious, but promises even greater rewards with time.

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  2020 Q Class Pinot Noir, Magnum, Simpsons Wine Estate

  £12000

  Simpsons’ Q Class Pinot Noir will only be produced in remarkable years, in order to showcase the Simpsons’ hallmark of quality, luxury and finesse.  Limited to 1000 bottles.  The Q Class wines are named after the Q Class engines which traversed the Canterbury to Folkestone light railway in the late 19th and early 20th Century.

  In the glass, it has an evocative bouquet of English hedgerow, from woodland bramble to delicate violet, rose and hints of cocoa, with warm earthiness, supple tannins, and notes of wild raspberry leading to a generous finish.

  The Simpsons’ vineyards occupy glorious positions on the sunny, sheltered slopes of the North Downs of Kent, protected from the whimsy of the English climate by ancient woodland and anchored in the iconic chalky soils so highly revered in the world of both still and sparkling wine. On their French wine estate, the award-winning Domaine Sainte Rose in the Languedoc region, the Simpsons have always pursued the cleaner, truer flavours of the grape, and are now bringing this savoir-faire to their English vineyards. With rootstock meticulously matched to the soil and a new world-class winery just minutes from the vines, quality is the watchword.

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