2018 Vintage Wines
2018 Vintage Wines
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Country: Italy, VenetoGrapes: Corvina, RondinellaABV: 16%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - James Suckling. This is a modern take on a classic Amarone. Made using the appassimento method with semi-dried grapes in Tenute Ca 'Botta's patented Fermentino Ca'Botta tank to give even greater richness and body. This opulent, heady wine is aged in 225-litre French oak barrels and allowed to rest in the bottle before release. This is Tenute Ca 'Botta's signature wine, one that is a must-try for lovers of powerful reds. Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - James Suckling (2018 Vintage) "ThRegular Price£54.95Christmas Offer - SAVE 25%£41.22 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, MedocGrapes: MerlotABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic RedThe Petit Manou is another great example of the value of buying second wines in great Bordeaux vintages. The Petit Manou 2018 is the second wine of the 91-point Clos Manou 2018, and it shares many of its big brother's qualities, being big, bold, well-extracted and packed with black and red fruits backed by notes of cedar, mocha and minerals. At its drinking peak now, enjoy this with grilled meats, creamy cheeses, tomato-based dishes or as a satisfying solo sipper. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Apr 2025) ARegular Price£24.95Christmas Offer - SAVE 25%£18.72 -
Country: Spain, Ribera del DueroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 15%Style: Rich Full RedThe 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. Taste Aged for 38 months in French and American oak, followed by two years in bottle, this is a deeply structured, classically styled Ribera -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - The Wine Journal. The Lou Miranda Estate Centenarian Old Vine Shiraz is a piece of Australian wine history. It is produced in minuscule quantities from fruit from their Church block which was established in 1907. These precious old vines are planted on their original rootstocks, not grafted onto American ones as is the norm today, and are afforded royal treatment. Dry grown rather than irrigated, and hand-tended at every stage of their development to ensure each vintage meets the exa
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Country: Australia, South AustraliaGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full RedIf you like your Australian red wine to combine power with finesse, then the Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz is the perfect wine for you. Produced on the famed terra rossa soils, arguably Australia’s greatest, in the warm Wrattonbully region, it gets its name from the remains of a 37-million-year-old whale that were found here. Made from old, low-yielding vines, the quantity of fruit produced here is tiny, but the quality is exceptional. Once picked the grapes were destemmed – no ex -
Country: Spain, Montilla-MorilesGrapes: Pedro XimenezABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex White90 Points - Guia Penin. The Alvear 3 Miradas Vino de Pueblo 2018 is a striking example of Montilla-Moriles’ new wave. Made entirely from old-vine Pedro Ximénez grown on the region’s chalk-rich albariza soils, it’s fermented in traditional tinajas and aged briefly under flor. This is Alvear showing a lighter touch — a beautifully textural, dry white that captures both the heritage and the energy of the region today. Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Guia Penin (2018 Vintage) Taste Bright, lifted an -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Complex SparklingMichel Genet’s MG BB Vintage Grand Cru 2018 is a stunning example of what the Côte des Blancs does best - pure Chardonnay from the chalky slopes of Chouilly, crafted with precision and care by the Genet family. The 2018 vintage was generous, and it shows here in the wine’s depth and texture, yet it never loses the freshness and drive that define great Grand Cru Champagne. Elegant, expressive and built to impress, this is grower Champagne with real pedigree. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (September 2025) TaRegular Price£54.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£43.96 -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12%Style: Rich Complex Sparkling94 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Ayala Le Blanc de Blancs A/18 2018 is one of those Champagnes that immediately makes sense. Pure Chardonnay from top Côte des Blancs vineyards, it’s taut, lively, and beautifully balanced. There’s a brightness and energy here that makes it feel effortless, yet every sip reveals its depth and finesse. Ideal for moments when you want a Champagne that’s elegant, refined, and undeniably stylish. Taste The nose is bright and elegant, featuring notes of pear, grapefruit, aRegular Price£79.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£63.96 -
Country: Australia, Margaret RiverGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedThe Clonal Selection Cabernet Sauvignon from Riversdale Vineyard exemplifies Larry Cherubino’s commitment to showcasing the unique terroir of Frankland River. Sourced from heritage clones 377 and 191, this wine reflects the region’s continental climate and the meticulous care taken in its production. With extended maturation in seasoned French oak, it offers a balance of concentration, structure, and elegance, making it a standout example of Western Australian Cabernet Sauvignon. Taste Deep garn -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: Tempranillo, GrenacheABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedA fine estate-grown and bottled Rioja, crafted in the modern style, this wine has been aged for over five years in both barrel and bottle, allowing it to develop a complexity and elegance that stands out in the region. With a bright garnet hue and a refined profile, it’s a wine that speaks to both tradition and careful, contemporary winemaking. Taste The nose is perfumed with high-toned aromas of blackberry, liquorice, wild herbs, and creamy vanilla, while the palate delivers a long, resonating -
Country: France, Bordeaux, MargauxGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red94 Points - Jane Anson. Château Cantenac Brown, a Third Growth in Margaux, shines in the 2018 vintage with balance, richness and elegance. The wine expresses the estate’s gravelly terroir and classic Margaux finesse, offering immediate appeal and ageing potential. Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - Jane Anson (2018 Vintage) "This is delicious, silky in texture and filled with luscious black fruits, exotic spiced liquorice and sweet blackberry. Touches of grilled cedar and just a trace of heat appear -
Country: France, Bordeaux, SauternesGrapes: SemillonABV: 13.5%Style: Sweet and Fortified96 Points - Decanter. Clos Haut-Peyraguey, a jewel of Sauternes’ golden triangle, continues to impress with its 2018 vintage. A 1er Grand Cru Classé that balances opulence and precision, this is a beautifully poised wine from a superb terroir bordering Château d’Yquem. Taste Lush aromas of apricot, candied orange peel and acacia honey lead into a palate of remarkable purity. Layers of pineapple, crème brûlée and saffron unfold with freshness and length. Sweet, yes—but perfectly judged. A classicRegular Price£29.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£23.96 -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 14%Style: Rich Full RedZuccardi Finca Piedra Infinita Supercal 2018 is a benchmark Argentinian Malbec, distinguished by its mineral character, finely etched fruit, and extraordinary balance. Crafted by a leading visionary in Mendoza from one of the world’s most singular vineyard parcels, it combines top critical acclaim and a stellar Vivino rating for a truly exceptional wine experience. TasteZuccardi Finca Piedra Infinita Supercal 2018 is a Malbec of remarkable intensity and precision. The wine greets with intense ar -
Country: France, Rhone ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic RedM. Chapoutier Ermitage l'Ermite 2018 is a Syrah of stunning complexity, seamlessly blending mineral intensity with ripe, layered fruit and floral nuance. Crafted by a pioneering Rhône producer from one of the region’s most revered plots, it has received accolades from top critics and consistently high Vivino ratings, underscoring its status as a true Hermitage masterpiece. TasteL'Ermite 2018 boasts remarkable complexity, offering aromas of cassis, violets, crushed stone, and peppered game. The p -
Country: Italy, SicilyGrapes: Nerello MascaleseABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedGaja Idda Rosso 2018 is a beautifully refined Sicilian red, distinguished by its layered fruit, intriguing herbal notes, and precise minerality. Crafted from high-altitude volcanic vineyards by the acclaimed Gaja and Graci partnership, this wine combines the power of terroir with winemaking mastery. With high critic ratings and strong Vivino approval, it is a compelling example of modern Etna excellence. TasteGaja Idda Rosso 2018 offers an expressive nose of black cherry, mulberry, and violets, -
Country: Italy, TuscanyGrapes: Sangiovese, MerlotABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic RedFrom the historic Villa Mangiacane estate in the heart of Chianti Classico, the Z District Gran Selezione 2018 is a flagship expression of Sangiovese. Gran Selezione sits at the very top of the Chianti hierarchy, drawn from the estate’s best parcels and aged to emphasise depth, elegance and longevity. This is a wine that captures both the heritage of Tuscany and the precision of modern winemaking. Taste A richly structured Chianti Classico with ripe cherry and blackberry fruit at its core. Notes -
Country: Italy, VenetoGrapes: Corvina, RondinellaABV: 16%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - James Suckling. This is a modern take on a classic Amarone. Made using the appassimento method with semi-dried grapes in Tenute Ca 'Botta's patented Fermentino Ca'Botta tank to give even greater richness and body. This opulent, heady wine is aged in 225-litre French oak barrels and allowed to rest in the bottle before release. This is Tenute Ca 'Botta's signature wine, one that is a must-try for lovers of powerful reds. Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - James Suckling (2018 Vintage) "ThRegular Price£54.95Christmas Offer - SAVE 25%£41.22 -
Country: France, AlsaceGrapes: Pinot GrisABV: 14%Style: Aromatic Floral White92 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Trimbach’s 2018 Pinot Gris Réserve is a textbook example of the house style—precise, structured and quietly complex. From a warm vintage, it shows generous orchard fruit, subtle spice and a whisper of smokiness, all wrapped in a dry, finely tuned frame. Rich but never heavy, it’s a grown-up Alsace white with real ageing potential. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Jun 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2018 Vintage) "Only a hint of freshly cut, ripe pear peel ap -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Castillon – Cotes de BordeauxGrapes: Cabernet FrancABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedFrom old-vine Cabernet Franc planted on limestone-rich soils in Sainte-Colombe, this 2018 captures pure, elegant right bank character. Floral and red berry aromas lead to a palate of juicy raspberry, subtle spice and fine-grained tannins. Fresh and precise, it’s a refined, terroir-driven expression of this noble Bordeaux variety. Taste This wine reflects its diverse terroirs with a complex bouquet of fresh blackcurrant, ripe black cherry, and subtle hints of liquorice and camphor. The palate is -
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, ToroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 15%Style: Rich Full RedBronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards. A huge, powerful wine from the Toro region, this Tempranillo is packed with a massive concentration of ripe red fruit, complemented by generous use of expensive oak and a noticeable high alcohol content. Full-bodied and intense, it’s a bold expression of the land’s character, offering a rich, tannin-driven structure with layers of complexity. A wine that demands attention and offers exceptional depth. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Mar 2025) Wine Press Ratings Bro -
Country: France, BordeauxGrapes: MerlotABV: 15.5%Style: Rich Full Red90 Points - Decanter. From the personal estate of Pierre Lurton — the man behind Cheval Blanc and Château d’Yquem — this 100% Merlot cuvée captures the essence of his meticulous winemaking. Sourced from the oldest vines on his Entre-Deux-Mers estate, it’s a wine of depth and finesse, shaped by Lurton’s hallmark precision and quiet confidence. Taste Ripe black cherry, plum and cassis lead the way, lifted by hints of cedar, graphite and subtle spice. The palate is supple and refined, with concentr -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Pessac LeognanGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, MalbecABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red93 Points - Wine Enthusiast. The Chateau Bouscaut 2018 is one of the stars of the magnificent 2018 Bordeaux vintage. In common with its Grand Cru Classe peers, the Chateau Bouscaut 2018 is a rich, ripe, succulent wine that exudes style and class. Drinking well now, its bouquet is full of smoked black fruits, dusty minerals, cherries and Chinese spices. The palate is medium-bodied, multi-layered, broad and packed with blackcurrant, plum, earth notes, and highlights of red berries. The tannins are -
Country: France, Bordeaux, MedocGrapes: MerlotABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic RedThe Petit Manou is another great example of the value of buying second wines in great Bordeaux vintages. The Petit Manou 2018 is the second wine of the 91-point Clos Manou 2018, and it shares many of its big brother's qualities, being big, bold, well-extracted and packed with black and red fruits backed by notes of cedar, mocha and minerals. At its drinking peak now, enjoy this with grilled meats, creamy cheeses, tomato-based dishes or as a satisfying solo sipper. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Apr 2025) ARegular Price£24.95Christmas Offer - SAVE 25%£18.72 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, PauillacGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red92 Points - Falstaff. The La Chapelle de Bages Pauillac 2018, the second wine of Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal, is a great buy for all lovers of fine red Bordeaux. Showing the ripeness that was this glorious vintage's signature, the La Chapelle de Bages Pauillac 2018 is now drinking well and offers plush blackcurrant, cherry, and plum fruit, pencil lead, cigar box, and crunchy mineral touches. Scoring a whopping 92 in Falstaff Magazine, this is a wine to buy by the case and enjoy over the coming de -
Country: Spain, Ribera del DueroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 15%Style: Rich Full RedThe 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. Taste Aged for 38 months in French and American oak, followed by two years in bottle, this is a deeply structured, classically styled Ribera -
Country: Spain, Ribera del DueroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red97 Points - Guia Penin. Pago de Carraovejas Cuesta de Las Liebres 2018 is one of the greatest wines of the Ribera del Duero. The 2018 scored 94 from Robert Parker, cementing its reputation as a wine to be compared with the likes of Vega Sicilia and Pingus. Made exclusively from Tinto Fino, the local name for Tempranillo, from a single high-altitude (850m above sea level) vineyard in only great years, since its release in 1991 it has become one of the most sought-after wines in all of Spain. Prod -
Country: Italy, VenetoGrapes: Corvina, RondinellaABV: 14.5%Style: Smooth Fruity Red94 Points - Luca Maroni. This is produced using hand-picked Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, and Corvinone grapes and the age-old Ripasso, double fermentation technique. It then receives length ageing in small French barrels, adding further complexity and depth. This Decanter World Wine Awards Silver Medal winner is the ideal partner for dark red meats, mushroom dishes, and strong cheeses. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Jun 2025) Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - Luca Maroni (2018 Vintage) 90 Points / Silver Med
