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Country: Spain, Murcia, YeclaGrapes: Monastrell / Mourvedre / MataroABV: 15%Style: Sweet and FortifiedThis sweet Monastrell wine, from the 2010 vintage, has undergone an extended oxidative ageing process for more than 15 years, allowing it to develop remarkable complexity and character over time. It comes from a now-extinct Monastrell vineyard, planted on stony soils and with a north-facing orientation, conditions that helped shape its singular identity. The wine rested for 6 years in concrete tanks, followed by a further 9 years ageing in a 500-litre oak barrel, gaining depth, texture, and nuan -
Country: Italy, PiedmontGrapes: BarberaABV: 15%Style: Savoury Classic RedPietro Rinaldi Bricco Cichetta Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2022 is an intense, fruit-forward wine combining the best of ripe berry flavours, spicy undertones, and a refreshing, persistent finish. Crafted by the esteemed, multi-generational Pietro Rinaldi estate, the wine showcases the excellence of their old-vine, perfectly exposed hillsides. TasteDeep ruby red, almost impenetrable with intense violet reflections. The nose offers an explosion of ripe fruit, with spicy hints such as liquorice and va -
Country: Spain, Ribera del DueroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red93 Points- Wine Enthusiast. The Crudabendita Gran Reserva is one of Ribera del Duero’s increasingly rare finds — a wine of serious structure and provenance that still offers exceptional value. With prices in the region climbing steadily, driven by both rising demand and standout vintages like 2018, this is a welcome reminder that quality and accessibility can still go hand in hand. Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - Wine Enthusiast "Right from the start, energetic fruit bursts from the glass offerin
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Country: Portugal, AlentejoGrapes: Alicante Bouschet, AragonezABV: 15%Style: Savoury Classic Red92 Points - Wine Review Online. DFrom one of Alentejo’s most respected estates, this is a step up in depth and intent, built on Aragonez, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet. It shows the pedigree of Cartuxa clearly, combining ripe southern fruit with structure, restraint and careful oak handling. Confident and composed, with the balance and precision that come from a top-tier winery. Taste Blackberry, plum and dark cherry lead the way, backed by hints of spice, dried herbs and a touch of cocoa. S -
Country: Portugal, AlentejoGrapes: Trincadeira, AragonezABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red95 Points - Revista Adega. From Alentejo’s Évora hillsides comes one of Portugal’s most iconic reds, Cartuxa Pêra‑Manca Tinto, Mmade only in truly exceptional years. Built on Aragonez and Trincadeira from old vines, it marries depth and elegance, with 18 months in French oak followed by a further 48 months in the Cartuxa Monasterycellars prior to release. Vivino Rating: 4.7 (Mar 2026) Wine Press Ratings 95 Points - Revista Adega (2019 Vintage) Blend: Trincadeira and Aragonez Taste Deep ruby‑garn -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 15%Style: Rich Full RedSourced from the remote Annapolis Ridge Vineyard on California’s rugged Sonoma Coast, this Pinot Noir reflects the wild, cool-climate character of the site. High elevation and constant Pacific influence give the wine remarkable freshness and focus, while careful winemaking preserves the purity of the fruit. The result is a Pinot Noir that feels precise and elegant, with depth, energy and a real sense of place. Tasting Note Perfumed and expressive, with aromas of wild strawberry, red cherry and a -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - The Wine Advocate. From the cool, windswept vineyards of Santa Rita Hills, this Pinot Noir shows the finesse and purity the region has become known for. Careful winemaking lets the fruit speak clearly, balancing bright coastal freshness with generous Californian ripeness. The result is a Pinot that feels polished yet relaxed, offering depth and elegance without ever feeling heavy. It’s the sort of bottle that shines at the table but is just as rewarding enjoyed on its own. Tasting No -
Country: Spain, Murcia, YeclaGrapes: Monastrell / Mourvedre / MataroABV: 15%Style: Sweet and FortifiedThis sweet Monastrell wine, from the 2010 vintage, has undergone an extended oxidative ageing process for more than 15 years, allowing it to develop remarkable complexity and character over time. It comes from a now-extinct Monastrell vineyard, planted on stony soils and with a north-facing orientation, conditions that helped shape its singular identity. The wine rested for 6 years in concrete tanks, followed by a further 9 years ageing in a 500-litre oak barrel, gaining depth, texture, and nuan -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 15%Style: Rich Full RedOrin Swift Palermo, a captivating blend with a core of Cabernet Sauvignon that mirrors Napa Valley's spirit, unfolding intense aromas of dark fruit and blackberry pie, leading to a velvety palate of black cherry, vanilla, and spice, all embraced by seamlessly integrated tannins, delivering a gratifying finish - making it your ideal companion for hearty delights like grilled steak or braised beef, sure to leave a lasting impression on your wine journey. Vivino Rating: 4.5 (Oct 2024) Tasting Note -
Country: USA, Paso RoblesGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 15%Style: Classy Complex White91 Points - Wine Enthusiast. A premium, barrel-fermented Chardonnay from DAOU’s estate vineyards. Bright, focused and textural, it marries citrus and white stone fruit with subtle toasted oak and mineral undertones. Elegant and precise, showing both richness and lift, with a long, refined finish. Taste Pale gold. Aromas of lemon zest, white peach and ripe pear, complemented by gentle vanilla and baking spice from French oak. The palate is layered and creamy yet balanced by fresh acidity, with a -
Country: USA, Paso RoblesGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit VerdotABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red95 Points - James Suckling. A serious, high-altitude Cabernet that shows Paso Robles at its most refined. Pure blackcurrant and cassis at the core, layered with graphite, dark chocolate and subtle cedar oak. Concentrated yet controlled, with finely worked tannins and a cool line of acidity giving shape and length. Poised, precise and clearly built for the long haul, but already showing real class. Taste Deep ruby in the glass. Focused aromas of cassis and black cherry, edged with graphite, cocoa -
Country: Spain, Ribera del DueroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 15%Style: Smooth Fruity RedThe youngest wine from the Pago de los Capellanes winery has become a true best-seller, always in high demand. Made 100% with Tempranillo grapes from the Santa Gadea vineyards, a farm with poor clay-calcareous soils characteristic of the riverside terroir. The low fertility of the soils results in low high-quality yield with excellent aromas. Taste Fresh and vibrant, while at the same time complete and full of energy, this is a clear, affable, open and frank character, whose production is taken -
Country: Spain, Manzanilla-Sanlucar de BarramedaGrapes: PalominoABV: 15%Style: Sweet and FortifiedLa Guita Manzanilla is a benchmark of Sanlúcar de Barrameda — a wine that captures the sea-sprayed freshness and quiet complexity that define true Manzanilla. Made entirely from Palomino grapes and aged under flor in the cool coastal bodegas of Sanlúcar, it shows the precision and purity that have made La Guita a staple of the region for generations. Taste Bright, bone-dry and wonderfully briny. Aromas of chamomile, green apple and toasted almond lead into a taut, saline palate with notes of cit -
Country: Spain, Ribera del DueroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red97 Points - Guia Penin. A world-class Ribera del Duero that balances power with precision, Cuesta de las Liebres 2020 is a monumental Tempranillo. Intense yet refined, it marries black fruit, spice and minerality with effortless grace. Vivino Rating: 4.5 (Oct 2025) Wine Press Ratings 97 Points - Guia Penin (2020 Vintage) "Style: defined aromas, taut. Color: cherry, garnet rim. Aroma: balanced, complex, ripe fruit, spicy, earthy notes, mineral. Flavour: good structure, flavourful, round tannins, -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 15%Style: Aromatic Floral White91 Points - Wine Spectator. Dave Phinney doesn’t make wines that whisper, even his Sauvignon Blanc has something to say. Blank Stare takes a grape known for its precision and dresses it in Californian attitude. A portion fermented in oak adds depth and texture, while fruit from Sonoma and the Russian River Valley keeps things bright and racy. It’s Sauvignon with swagger, bold, aromatic and just the right side of indulgent. Vivino Rating 4.0 (Sept 2025) Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - Wine Spectat -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 15%Style: Classy Complex White94 Points - The Wine Independent. Dave Phinney doesn’t really do subtlety — and Mannequin is a classic example of that unashamed Californian swagger. This is Chardonnay dialled up to eleven: bold, textured and unapologetically hedonistic. Sourced from some of Napa and Sonoma’s best sites, it’s a wine that manages to marry power and polish without ever tipping into excess. Think of it as California sunshine in liquid form — but with the complexity and balance that Phinney’s meticulous blending al -
Country: Italy, PiedmontGrapes: BarberaABV: 15%Style: Savoury Classic RedPietro Rinaldi Bricco Cichetta Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2022 is an intense, fruit-forward wine combining the best of ripe berry flavours, spicy undertones, and a refreshing, persistent finish. Crafted by the esteemed, multi-generational Pietro Rinaldi estate, the wine showcases the excellence of their old-vine, perfectly exposed hillsides. TasteDeep ruby red, almost impenetrable with intense violet reflections. The nose offers an explosion of ripe fruit, with spicy hints such as liquorice and va -
Country: France, Rhone Valley, GigondasGrapes: GrenacheABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red92 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Raspail Ay is one of the most celebrated, traditional Gigondas estates. Owner Dominique Ay has now been joined by his son Christophe and daughter Anne-Sophie. The vines average 40 years old and are a mix of 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre. The grapes are 100% destemmed, vinified in cement tanks and aged in a mix of foudres and “cuves béton”. The wines are never fined and rarely filtered. These are wines packed with fruit, and age admirably. Vivino Rating: 4. -
Country: France, Rhone Valley, Chateauneuf-du-PapeGrapes: GrenacheABV: 15%Style: Smooth Fruity Red93 Points - James Suckling. Le Télégramme comes from the younger vines of Vieux Télégraphe, from 30 years old wines, with a blend is 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 6% Mourvèdre and 4% Cinsault. Ageing is in vats for 10 months followed by foudres for a further 7 months before bottling. The result is a delicious fruit driven Châteauneuf du Pape which drinks very well in its youth. Exceptional value for the property. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Aug 2025) Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - James Suckling (2022 Vintag -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red95 Points - Ray Jordan. The Lou Miranda Golden Lion Reserve Shiraz 2021 is a true expression of Barossa power with elegance. Ripe blackberry, dark plum and a hint of cassis are complemented by savoury spice and subtle oak. Silky tannins and a vibrant finish make it a wine you can enjoy now or watch develop beautifully over the next few years. Wine Press Ratings 95 Points - Ray Jordan (2021 Vintage) "Oh yeah, baby. We have something here. Super saturated mix of dark plummy blackberry fruit bursts -
Country: Italy, TuscanyGrapes: MerlotABV: 15%Style: Smooth Fruity RedIcario Rubi delle Pietrose Merlot Rosso Toscana 2021 offers a compelling combination of dark fruit, spice, and tobacco, supported by a bold yet refined structure. It is the product of a progressive, quality-driven Tuscan estate known for its sustainable approach and attention to terroir. With 93 Falstaff points crowning its debut, this wine stands out as a new benchmark for Merlot in Tuscany and promises to win the hearts of discerning wine lovers. TasteIcario Rubi delle Pietrose Merlot Rosso To -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 15%Style: Rich Full RedThe best grapes make the best wine" is the philosophy applied by the Winery's founder, Louis M. Martini. Implemented at the estate since its creation in 1938, this exacting philosophy has enabled the winery to become one of the leading names in Californian wines. With its vineyards in the sumptuous Sonoma and Napa Valleys and its many award-winning wines, the estate is now world-renowned for its great Cabernet Sauvignons. Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - The Wine Independent (2021 Vintage) "A comp -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, FranschhoekGrapes: Syrah / Shiraz, MerlotABV: 15%Style: Rich Full RedHolden Manz Elysium 2018 is a rare co-fermented blend of Merlot and Syrah from Franschhoek’s cooler slopes. Plush, spicy, and finely textured, it balances dark fruit with savoury depth. A bold yet elegant wine that rethinks tradition with style, showing how well Franschhoek handles innovation in the right hands. Vivino Rating 4.6 (March 2025) Taste Deep aromas of black cherry, cassis, and violet, layered with hints of cedar, graphite, and dark chocolate. The palate is powerful yet refined, with -
Country: Spain, Ribera del DueroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - Guia Penin. The Pago de Carraovejas El Anejon 2020 is a stunning expression of Spain’s Ribera del Duero, offering an elegant balance of power and finesse. Crafted from a selection of the finest Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot grapes, this wine delivers rich layers of dark cherry, blackberries, and ripe plums, complemented by subtle hints of tobacco, vanilla, and toasted oak. The well-structured tannins and balanced acidity provide a smooth, lingering finish, making this a -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Saint EmilionGrapes: MerlotABV: 15%Style: Savoury Classic RedAt the end of 2011, Peter Kwok (Owner of Chateau Haut Brisson and Enclos de Viaud) acquired Château Tour Saint Christophe with his daughter Karen and La Croix Saint Christophe is the second label of the Château. Traditional farming, Guyot pruning with natural grass between the rows combined with working the soil under the vine, de-budding, leaf removal and green harvest if necessary to maintain the environmental balance. 40-year-old vines, and 15 months in French Oak Barrels (60% new). A beautif -
Country: Spain, CigalesGrapes: Tempranillo, MerlotABV: 15%Style: Rich Full RedThe Lezcano-Lacalle Reserva 2019 is a standout 4.3-rated wine on Vivino, hailing from Cigales in Castilla y León. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Tempranillo, it offers a fresh take on the modern Spanish style — polished, expressive, and full of character. The superb 2019 vintage adds an extra layer of finesse, delivering structure, balance and plenty of ageing potential. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Apr 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Guia Penin (2019 Vintage) Taste Fresh yet powerful, tRegular Price£34.95Spring Sale - 25% Off£26.22 -
Country: Spain, Ribera del DueroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 15%Style: Rich Full RedThe Crudabendita Reserva is one of Ribera del Duero’s increasingly rare gems — a wine of depth and pedigree that still remains accessibly priced. As the region’s top wines continue to climb in value, spurred by rising demand and a string of outstanding vintages like 2020, Crudabendita stands out for its quality and restraint. Aged exclusively in natural oak — nine months in new French barrels, followed by 13 months in second-year American oak — and finished with over a year in bottle, it’s a win
