Staff Picks
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Country: Italy, TuscanyGrapes: MerlotABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full RedVilla Mangiacane Aleah Toscana IGT 2019 is a true expression of Tuscan Merlot, blending intensity and finesse with a persistent, well-balanced palate. Crafted by an estate rich in history and artisanal dedication, this wine exemplifies limited, high-quality production and has quickly gained critical and community acclaim. An ideal choice for lovers of profound, structured reds with a sense of place and story in every glass. TasteRich and enveloping, this 100% Merlot from Tuscany entices with int -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Pessac LeognanGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit VerdotABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedChateau Carrosse Martillac Pessac-Leognan 2019 is a refined Bordeaux displaying poised fruit, gentle spice, and impressive length. Crafted by the Miailhe family with a steadfast commitment to sustainability and parcel-specific winemaking, it stands out among its peers for its respectful approach to terroir and quality. The vintage combines critical appreciation for balance and structure with a story of revival and environmental care, ultimately presenting a wine of true significance from the Pes -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Haut MedocGrapes: MerlotABV: 13%Style: Savoury Classic Red91 Points - International Wine Report. Surrounded by prestigious chateaux and sharing an exceptional terroir, Chateau d’Esteau Cuvee d’Eyssan delivers one of the best price-quality ratios in the region. This gorgeous blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc is a lightly wooded, fruity, and lively Haut-Médoc. It offers inviting aromas of cherries and plum, woven together with cedar, spices, and hints of dried tobacco. A well-balanced, elegant, medium-bodied Médoc, it is ready to beRegular Price£21.95Christmas Offer - SAVE 25%£16.47 -
Country: Italy, VenetoGrapes: CorvinaABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity Red92 Points - Luca Maroni. Produced from high-altitude vineyards using hand-picked Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, and Corvinone grapes, the Tenute Ca 'Botta Alta Valpolicella Superiore DOC 2019 is an award-winning, critically acclaimed Italian wine that sets new standards for Valpolicella. The vines’ altitude imbues a lovely freshness and aromatics to the wine, which are balanced by it being made in their patented Fermentino Ca'Botta tank for greater richness of structure and aroma. Vivino Rating:
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Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Full RedCrafted in the heart of Stellenbosch’s premium Helderberg region, Waterford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a refined expression of South Africa’s premier red grape. With its deep ruby hue and layered complexity, this wine captures the essence of its unique terroir—elegant, structured, and effortlessly age-worthy. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Nov 2025) Wine Press Ratings Gold Medal Winner - The Global Cabernet Sauvignon Masters 2025 (2019 Vintage) 94 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2018 Vintage) 91 Points / Silver M -
Country: Hungary, TokajGrapes: FurmintABV: 9.5%Style: Sweet and FortifiedGrand Tokaj’s Special Selection Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 2019 is a joyful expression of Hungary’s famed sweet wine. Made mostly from Furmint and gently aged in oak, it charms with a perfect balance of luscious botrytised fruit and lively, refreshing acidity. Taste A light golden glow invites you in, with aromas of honeyed peach, apricot and delicate orange blossom. The palate is rich yet playful, offering sweet stone fruits, quince and a touch of white chocolate, finishing long, bright and utterlRegular Price£34.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£27.96 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, MargauxGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic Red94 Points - Jeff Leve. From one of Margaux’s great historic estates, this magnum of Château Dauzac 2019 is a striking expression of power and precision. The larger format allows the wine to develop more slowly, preserving its freshness and depth for years to come. Silky, structured and beautifully balanced, it’s a Margaux that captures both the energy of the vintage and the class of this Fifth Growth château. Taste Aromas of dark cherry, blackberry and cassis unfold with layers of violet, cedar -
Country: France, Bordeaux, MargauxGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red99 Points - Bettane et Desseauve. Château Durfort-Vivens, a historic Second Growth in Margaux, shines in the 2019 vintage. Structured yet elegant, it combines classic Margaux finesse with rich, expressive fruit — a wine of poise and ageing potential. Wine Press Ratings 99 Points - Bettane et Desseauve (2019 Vintage) 94 Points - Jeff Leve (2019 Vintage) "Flowers, cherries, and tobacco show easily on the nose. The wine is medium-bodied, elegant, fresh, clean, and pure, with silky tannins and a vib -
Country: New Zealand, Hawke's BayGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedVilla Maria Ngakirikiri Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 stands as a benchmark New Zealand red: a deeply flavoured, elegantly structured wine from the acclaimed Gimblett Gravels, crafted by a pioneering producer renowned for excellence and innovation. A critically acclaimed flagship wine, it offers refined power, complexity, and exceptional cellaring potential. TasteVilla Maria Ngakirikiri Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 shows an intense, deep purple colour and captivating aromas of cassis, black plum, violet, t -
Country: New Zealand, Hawke's BayGrapes: Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14%Style: Rich Full RedEsk Valley River Gravel 2019 is a rich, complex, and elegant blend from Hawke’s Bay that marries expressive dark fruit with refined oak and seamless structure. Crafted by a trailblazing winery renowned for its artisanal methods and focus on unique terroir, this wine is recognised for excellence by leading critics and offers impressive ageing potential for any serious wine collection. TasteEsk Valley River Gravel 2019 is a full-bodied blend offering deep aromas of blackberry, dark cherry, and plu -
Country: Italy, TuscanyGrapes: MerlotABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full RedVilla Mangiacane Aleah Toscana IGT 2019 is a true expression of Tuscan Merlot, blending intensity and finesse with a persistent, well-balanced palate. Crafted by an estate rich in history and artisanal dedication, this wine exemplifies limited, high-quality production and has quickly gained critical and community acclaim. An ideal choice for lovers of profound, structured reds with a sense of place and story in every glass. TasteRich and enveloping, this 100% Merlot from Tuscany entices with int -
Country: England, DorsetGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12%Style: Crisp Classic SparklingThis traditional, bottle-fermented, vintage sparkling wine is made from the traditional Champagne grape varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. This beautiful sparkling has appealing floral aromas of apple blossom interlaced with ripe melon and constance pear plus a delicate thread of minerality. On the palate the fine mousse marries citrus flavours of grapefruit and Sicilian lemon with a crystalline structure and zesty acidity. The autolytic character is subtle. It has excellentRegular Price£39.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£31.96 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Pessac LeognanGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit VerdotABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedChateau Carrosse Martillac Pessac-Leognan 2019 is a refined Bordeaux displaying poised fruit, gentle spice, and impressive length. Crafted by the Miailhe family with a steadfast commitment to sustainability and parcel-specific winemaking, it stands out among its peers for its respectful approach to terroir and quality. The vintage combines critical appreciation for balance and structure with a story of revival and environmental care, ultimately presenting a wine of true significance from the Pes -
Country: Italy, TuscanyGrapes: SangioveseABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedIcario Sansasìa Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2019 is a sophisticated Sangiovese blend offering alluring aromas of plums, blackberries, and spice, with a harmonious, mouth-filling palate and an elegant, persistent finish. Crafted by a celebrated, innovative estate that faithfully honours Tuscan heritage, this wine achieves an exceptional balance of refinement and intensity through the use of traditional methods. Acclaimed by critics and wine lovers alike - with 92 points from Luca Maroni and a 4. -
Country: Italy, TuscanyGrapes: Sangiovese, Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedIcario Vitaroccia Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2019 is a structured yet elegant Tuscan red with complex dark fruit, spice, floral, and undergrowth notes, built for longevity. It is the pride of a forward-thinking, art-inspired estate dedicated to expressing terroir and quality above all. With awards from Falstaff and Decanter and a stellar Vivino rating, this Riserva stands as a benchmark for Montepulciano’s finest. TasteIcario Vitaroccia Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2019 display -
Country: France, South West FranceGrapes: Tannat, Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full RedChâteau Montus benefits from a superb terroir, unique in the Southwest, consisting of steep slopes with large pebbles on top of fine clay from the Pyrenees. A miracle occurred in 1985 when this wine upset the hierarchy of mythical red wines and was noticed all over the world, with its significant proportion of Tannat. Nicknamed the Petrus of the Southwest by a dozen wine critics for 30 years now, Château Montus expresses all the characteristics of these exceptional terroirs. Vivino Rating: 4.0 ( -
Country: France, AlsaceGrapes: RieslingABV: 14.5%Style: Aromatic Floral White98 Points - James Suckling. A rare jewel from one of Alsace’s most celebrated sites, Geisberg 2019 is Riesling at its most precise and age-worthy. Intense citrus and stone fruit meet layers of wet stone, saline minerality and laser-like acidity. Built to shine now and for decades to come. Taste Lime zest, white peach and green apple on the nose, with hints of jasmine and flint. The palate is taut and mineral-driven, unfolding with citrus, ripe pear and a saline, mouth-watering finish that linger -
Country: New Zealand, MarlboroughGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 13%Style: Savoury Classic RedNew Zealand Pinot Noir stands among the finest of the New World, and the Rapaura Springs South Brook Vineyard Pinot Noir is a prime example. Located in the Fairhall Valley, Marlborough, this hillside site’s microclimates and clay soils create a complex flavour profile with intense dark cherry and berry notes. Traditional Dijon clones are handpicked, cold-soaked, and wild-fermented with 10% whole bunches for added complexity. The wine is then aged for ten months in French oak, 55% new, enhancing -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet FrancABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - Tim Atkin MW. Inspired by the world-renowned wines of the famed ‘Right Bank’ of Bordeaux’s Garonne River, the vision of De Toren Z originated, followed by the maiden vintage release in 2004. The exact same quality, precision and winemaking philosophy that De Toren is so well known for, would be used to craft an equal for the Left-Bank, De Toren Fusion V. This complementary Right-Bank Bordeaux styled wine is today better known as the eminent, De Toren Z. Vivino Rating: 4.4 (Sept 2025) -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet FrancABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - Greg Sherwood, MW. The 2019 Winshaw Vineyards Charles Winshaw is a bold, Bordeaux-style blend showcasing the depth and complexity of Stellenbosch. Made from 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec, and smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, this wine is aged for 20 months in oak barrels, resulting in a rich, structured wine with layers of dark fruit, spice, and subtle oak influence. A perfect balance of power and finesse, it’s a standout expression of Winshaw Vineyards’ commitment -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, FranschhoekGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit VerdotABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic RedA sophisticated expression of Franschhoek’s terroir, The Max 2019 is a meticulously crafted Bordeaux-style blend that balances power with precision. The nose is deeply layered, revealing cassis, black cherry, and plum, interwoven with cedar, tobacco, and graphite. The palate is structured yet polished, with finely grained tannins supporting a core of dark fruit, savoury spice, and mineral complexity. Aged in French oak, the wine’s elegance and depth promise remarkable ageing potential, yet its r -
Country: France, Bordeaux, MedocGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red91 Points - Jeff Leve. Clos Manou 2019 is a fantastic example of a great value Medoc. 2019 was a sublime vintage throughout Bordeaux and the low release prices meant they are still relative bargains. Clos Manou was founded in 1998, and as the vines get older, so the wines get better. This is an awful lot of wine for the money, and one that's worth buying by the case so you can see its development over the next decade. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Apr 2025) Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - Jeff Leve (2019 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Lalande de PomerolGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet FrancABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic Red90 Points - James Suckling. The Chateau Pavillon Beauregard hails from Lalande de Pomerol, a commune of Bordeaux that made the most of the fantastic 2019 vintage. Lalande de Pomerol's best wines share many of the characteristics of the wines from its more famous neighbour, while offering great value for money - something no one could accuse Pomerol of doing. The Chateau Pavillon Beauregard 2019 received 90 points from The Wine Independent, and it's easy to see why. With its plump nose of crushed -
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, t -
Country: Portugal, DouroABV: 20%Style: Sweet and FortifiedThe Fonseca Late Bottled Unfiltered Port is an exceptional Late Bottled Vintage Port. It’s crafted from a blend of classic Port grapes, including Tinta Roriz, Tinta Cao, Touriga Nacional, and Tinta Francesca. Under the expert guidance of David Guimaraens, a sixth-generation winemaker, nothing is left to chance. Grapes are gathered from the best vineyards in the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior regions and are made in the traditional way with fortification with grape spirit halting the fermentationRegular Price£21.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£17.56 -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, MerlotABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity Red90 Points - Gilbert et Gaillard. Dornier is a family-owned winery situated in The Golden Triangle area of the upper Blaauwklippen Valley Stellenbosch. The primary focus at Dornier lies in the production of premium quality wines with minimal intervention which are expressive to the unique terroir. Donatus Red is a classical Bordeaux blend from 5 vineyards on the slopes of the Stellenbosch Mountain. Bursting with flavours of blackcurrant and liquorice. The palate is refined and elegant with silkyRegular Price£25.95Christmas Offer - SAVE 25%£19.47 -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: Primitivo / ZinfandelABV: 16%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - Wine Spectator. Named for its iron rich, red volcanic soils, Monte Rosso has produced grapes of unmistakable character for more than a century. Three generations of the Martini family have made wine from this iconic vineyard and it continues to inspire their winemaking team on a deeply profound level. Monte Rosso remains the source of some of the most coveted bottles in the Louis M. Martini portfolio. Full bodied and concentrated the textured mouthfeel is plush, finishing long. Vibra -
Country: France, Bordeaux, PauillacGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedThis 1.2-hectare vineyard in Pauillac stands next to the 5th growth grand cru classé's of Chateau Batailley, and across the road from Château Grand Puy Lacoste, on soil worthy of a classified growth. The yield here is around 32 hl/ha and the vineyard is planted in equal measure of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The entire batch of their Pauillac parcels is aged in new French oak barrels under the label Château Les Landes de Cach. The result is a superb wine from exceptional soils and winemakers.