2022 Vintage Wines
2022 Vintage Wines
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Country: South Africa, Western Cape, Cape AgulhasGrapes: Sauvignon Blanc, SemillonABV: 12.5%Style: Aromatic Floral White92 Points - Gilbert et Gaillard. Crafted in the mould of a fine Bordeaux blanc, the blend pairs Sauvignon’s precision with the breadth and quiet structure of Sémillon, delivering a style that feels polished, layered and unmistakably maritime in character. Taste Lemon zest, grapefruit and white peach sit alongside subtle notes of fresh herbs and a light almond nuance. The palate shows gentle texture and restraint, with a fine saline thread and a long, composed finish that speaks to its classic, pRegular Price£23.95Spring Sale - SAVE 35%£15.57 -
Country: Spain, Murcia, YeclaGrapes: Monastrell / Mourvedre / MataroABV: 14%Style: Rich Full Red98 Points - Guía Gourmets. The De Nariz Edición Limitada Yecla 2022 is a limited-release wine that captures the essence of Yecla’s unique terroir. Crafted by Vinos de Nariz, a winery known for its sustainable approach and minimal intervention, this wine represents the best of the region. Rich and complex, it showcases deep fruit flavours balanced with subtle spice and earthy notes. With its concentrated character and exceptional structure, this is a wine for those seeking quality, craftsmanship, -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic RedLocated at the foot of the Corton hill, in the northern part of the Côte de Beaune, the village of Chorey primarily produces red wines. The Beaumonts vineyard is nestled between the communes of Savigny and Aloxe. The structure is supple and indulgent, revealing notes of Morello cherry and raspberry. It's a light, elegant wine with low tannins. Taste With a slightly intense ruby red color, the Chorey-Lès-Beaune presents a fresh and fruity nose. On the palate, the structure is supple and indulgentRegular Price£48.95France Offer - Save 15%£41.61 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 13%Style: Juicy Lively RedDomaine Philippe Naddef’s Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2022 comes from two carefully selected plots: “Champs des Ares” in Fixin and “Aux Longues Pièces” in Couchey, combining old-vine depth with younger-vine freshness. The grapes are hand-picked, meticulously sorted in both vineyard and cellar, 100% destemmed, and fermented with indigenous yeasts before 18 months in barrel, producing a Pinot Noir of elegance and precision. Taste This Pinot Noir is beautifully balanced, structured and refined, with hintsRegular Price£39.95France Offer - Save 15%£33.96
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Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 15.5%Style: Rich Full RedIt's rare to find a wine from the Napa Valley composed of all five Bordeaux-style varietals. But, for many years, that has been Papillon's focus. The raw strength and prestige of Cabernet Sauvignon buttressed by the opulence of Merlot, the spiciness of Cabernet Franc, the depth of Malbec and the sheet unctuousness of Petit Verdot come together seamlessly. Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - The Wine Independent (2021 Vintage) 90 Points - The Wine Spectator (2021 Vintage) Tasting Notes The dark crimso -
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: Italy, TuscanyGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, SangioveseABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red95 Points - Raffaele Vecchione. Solengo was the brainchild of the legendary winemaker and father of Super Tuscan wines, Giacomo Tachis. The first vintage was 1995 and is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Sangiovese. The wines are aged in French barriques for twelve months and are blended just before the bottling. A long period in bottle follows before the finished Solengo is released. Solengo, by the way, means solitary wild boar in Tuscan, and describes perfectly the regal, p -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet FrancABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red96 Points - Patricio Tapia - Descorchados. A fascinating new release from the Catena Institute’s historical vineyard project, The Birth of Cabernet is more than just a name — it’s a tribute to the earliest Cabernet vines planted in Mendoza in the early 20th century. Drawn from old vines in Agrelo, this 2021 is a snapshot of place and time: cool nights, low yields, and a long growing season delivering purity, poise and quiet power. Wine Press Ratings 96 Points - Patricio Tapia - Descorchados (202 -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red98 Points - James Suckling. The Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2020 is one of the jewels in Argentina’s wine crown. It’s produced from vines that are up to 90 years old from the Catena Zapata Family Vineyards, Nicasia and Angélica vineyards, which lie at between 920m and 1095 metres above sea level. With their mix of gravel, loam and clay, these sites provide a wonderfully vivid and varied palate from which the winemakers can work. Such is the diversity that several weeks can pass between harves -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah / Shiraz, Cabernet FrancABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red93 Points - Gilbert & Gaillard. A great-value red from the historic Alto Estate, nestled beneath the imposing Helderberg Mountains. Their iconic Rouge blends richness and finesse in a style that’s both approachable and polished. Layered fruit, subtle complexity and smooth structure make it perfect on its own or with food, showcasing the quality of Alto Estate without the premium price tag. Taste Ripe black cherry and plum take centre stage, underpinned by hints of tobacco, spice and cedar. T -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, PaarlGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, SangioveseABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red92 Points - James Suckling. Bacco Estate’s flagship red from Paarl is a Bordeaux-style blend with a touch of Italian charm from Sangiovese. Concentrated and layered, it balances structure with elegance, showing the estate’s quality and character at its finest. Taste A dark, plush core of black plum, cassis and mulberry opens with hints of graphite and gently integrated oak. On the palate the fruit is rich and layered, with fine tannins and juicy acidity giving structure and momentum. Notes of ch -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, PaarlGrapes: Sangiovese, Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red91 Points - James Suckling. From the beautiful Tuscan-style producer Bacco Estate, this flagship Paarl red blends Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon with richness, elegance and precision. Concentrated and layered, it balances power with finesse — a top-tier wine showing the estate at its very best. Blend 82% SANGIOVESE, 18% CABERNET SAUVIGNON Taste Dark plum, black cherry and cassis dominate, with hints of graphite, cedar and subtle spice adding complexity. The palate is structured yet polished, -
Country: USA, Paso RoblesGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 14.7%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: 15.2%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: Portugal, DouroGrapes: Touriga NacionalABV: 14%Style: Rich Full RedRoquette & Cazes Douro Tinto, born from the collaboration between Jorge Roquette, proprietor of Quinta do Crasto, and Jean-Charles Cazes, co-owner of Château Lynch-Bages, seamlessly melds Bordeaux winemaking expertise with the distinct character of the Douro region. This exceptional wine showcases a remarkable intensity of vibrant red fruit flavours interwoven with subtle hints of delicate spices, all held together by an impressive structure characterised by luxuriously smooth tannins. Tasti -
Country: Spain, Castilla y LeonGrapes: VerdejoABV: 13%Style: Classy Complex White95 Points - Guia Penin. Ossian is one of Spain’s greatest white wines. Remarkably, it is made from pre-phylloxera vines that are between 100 and 200 years old, and its levels of concentration and complexity have made many a wine lover and critic revise their opinions of Spanish white wines. Having been hand-picked, the tiny, organically farmed grapes are transported to the state-of-the-art winery for fermentation. The wine is then matured in oak vats in the coolness of the old Monastery of El Pa -
Country: France, BordeauxGrapes: Semillon, Sauvignon BlancABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Fruity White90 Points - Wine Enthusiast. A dry white from the prestigious Sauternes estate Château d’Arche. This is a clean, focused Bordeaux Blanc that shows the estate’s class in a fresher style — bright, polished and effortlessly drinkable. Tasting Citrus and white peach on the nose, followed by a light herbal edge. Crisp, refreshing and neatly balanced, with a mineral finish that keeps things lively. Perfect with seafood or as an easy, early-evening glass. Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Wine EnthusiastRegular Price£21.95France Offer - Save 15%£18.66 -
Country: Spain, Castilla y LeonGrapes: VerdejoABV: 13%Style: Classy Complex White95 Points - Robert Parker. Capitel is the flagship wine from the magnificent Ossian Vides y Vinos, arguably Spain’s greatest white wine producer. The Capitel is made from the estate’s oldest vines, some of which are believed to be 200 years old, from a tiny, organically farmed plot at Peña Aguda, in Nieva. Over the years, the roots have penetrated the slate sheets beneath the surface and extracted a rich mineral strength from them. This packs the tiny berries with concentration and complexity. -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteOld vines and limestone soils give this Pouilly-Fuissé its depth and precision. Girardin captures the richness of the 2022 vintage without losing the region’s trademark freshness. It’s poised, elegant and unmistakably Burgundian — Chardonnay with real clarity and finesse. Taste Winemakers tasting note: A delicate and distinguished wine, green-gold in colour. The local soils favour harmonious development of the Chardonnay aromas with notes of hazelnut, toasted almond and mineral notes. About thRegular Price£41.95France Offer - Save 15%£35.66 -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: Chenin BlancABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteFrom a small plot planted in 1986 at 230 meters above sea level, the different soil types contribute to the complexity and many facets of this wine. The Moordernaarskloof (Murderers Gorge) Chenin Blanc has delicate scents of wild flowers and fruit, especially Cape Honeysuckle, white peaches, and pineapples, with an underlying minerality. The palate fully matches the nose with a creamy sensation and a texture that combines elegance and intensity, along with concentrated fruit flavours. Wine Press -
Country: Australia, South AustraliaGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red92 Points - WinePilot. The Tapanappa Foggy Hill Pinot Noir is a prime example of what cool-climate Australian Pinot can do. From the breezy slopes of the Fleurieu Peninsula, it’s elegant, layered, and quietly powerful. There’s a real sense of place here — the vineyard sits at 350m and the maritime influence keeps everything fresh and precise. Drink it now if you’re impatient, or tuck a few bottles away and watch it gain even more depth. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Sept 2025) Taste Bright, medium-weight -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13.1%Style: Classy Complex White91 Points - Jasper Morris MW. Crafted from two distinct parcels beneath Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Perrières and Les Clavoillons, this wine combines clay-limestone soils with gravel and richer clay, giving it balance and texture. Taste Pale lemon and lime in colour, the nose is initially restrained, revealing subtle citrus and ripe fruit with time. Lean and energetic on the palate, it carries Puligny-Montrachet’s signature elegance and shows excellent potential to develop further complexity withRegular Price£114.95France Offer - Save 15%£97.71 -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic Red94 Points - Tim Atkin MW. From the cooler, windswept slopes of Stellenbosch’s Rondekop hill, the 2022 Stone Axe Syrah is Oldenburg’s flagship Syrah. Elegantly powerful, with rich dark fruit, peppery spice, and a mineral lift, it has earned 94 points, showcasing both immediate appeal and ageworthy structure. Taste The 2022 Stone Axe Syrah shows concentrated aromas of blackberry, blueberry, and plum, layered with notes of black pepper, smoked meat, and graphite. Cooler-climate conditions give the -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedDomaine Regnard’s Santenay Rouge 2022 is a classic expression of southern Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir. The wine comes from parcels aged between 20 and 30 years, hand-harvested and produced following Agriculture raisonnée, delivering elegance, freshness, and a true sense of terroir. Taste Bright ruby in the glass, with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and subtle floral hints. The palate is lively and balanced, showing juicy red fruit, gentle spice, and fine, silky tannins, finishing with a fresh, mRegular Price£44.95France Offer - Save 15%£38.21 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedDomaine Regnard’s Maranges Rouge 2022 is a vibrant Pinot Noir from the southern Côte de Beaune. Sourced from parcels with vines around 30 years old and produced following Agriculture raisonnée, it captures the freshness, structure, and terroir-driven character typical of Maranges. Taste Bright ruby in the glass, with aromas of red and black cherry, wild strawberry, and a hint of spice. The palate is lively and balanced, revealing juicy fruit, fine tannins, subtle earthy notes, and a fresh, minerRegular Price£44.95France Offer - Save 15%£38.21 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 13%Style: Savoury Classic RedDomaine Philippe Naddef’s Gevrey-Chambertin En Songe 2022 is a refined expression of Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir. Sourced from carefully tended vineyards, the grapes are hand-picked, 100% destemmed, and fermented with indigenous yeasts before aging in oak barrels, producing a wine of depth, precision, and vibrant energy. Taste This wine is elegant and structured, with aromas of red and dark berries, subtle spice, and earthy undertones. The palate is layered and refined, showing juicy fruit, silky tRegular Price£86.95France Offer - Save 15%£73.91 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 13%Style: Savoury Classic RedMichel Sarrazin’s Givry ‘Les Dracy’ comes from a carefully tended vineyard on the hills above Givry. Hand-harvested and sustainably farmed, the wine combines the village’s characteristic energy with refined Pinot Noir fruit, producing a red Burgundy that is fresh, precise, and expressive. Taste Bright ruby in the glass, with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and subtle earthy notes. The palate is supple yet structured, with fine-grained tannins, lively acidity, and a lingering finish that balanceRegular Price£39.95France Offer - Save 15%£33.96 -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 14.5%Style: Classy Complex White92 Points - Wine Enthusiast. A benchmark Napa Chardonnay that marries richness with restraint. Fruit from Carneros, St. Helena and the mountain slopes brings a seamless balance of brightness and depth — spiced apple, baked pear and lemon cream layered over subtle oak and a long, humming finish. Aged mainly in one-to-two-year Pahlmeyer barrels, it shows texture, freshness and quiet authority. Classy, composed and built to impress. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Oct 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Wine
