This Barbera from Reverdito is sourced from the single vineyard of Butti, in Alba, Northern Italy. Targeted yield reduction and selective hand-picking, whereby only the ripest of  grapes are used, followed by ageing in oak barrels, results in a strong and mature Barbera. Red fruits, with aromas of fully ripe cherries, along with a light roasted aroma from the barrel ageing. Lovely clean fruit, ripe tannins and a rounded mouthfeel. About the Producer The Reverdito winery in La Morra was establish

Gold Medal, Grande Prova Vinhos do Brasil.  This award winning, biodynamic, 100% Tempranillo wine from Lidio Carraro has been carefully hand harvested, with meticulous vineyard management and non invasive winemaking techniques to produce the purist expression of Tempranillo possible. Intense, with a persistent taste and a feeling of filling the palate, confirming its density. Ripe tannins, pleasant refreshing and aftertaste of roasting and chocolate. With no oak barrel aging, this wine is a joyo

Domaine de la Chaponne are HVE certified (Haute Valeur Environnementale), an accreditation recognising and promoting bio-diverstity and sustainable agriculture. From their 60 year old vines, on the Côtes du Py overlooking the village of Morgon, comes this powerful wine, full of vibrant fruit with a lovely deep and aromatic core. Drinking beautifully now, this is a wine which will develop further over the next few years. Taste A rich and fleshy wine, fruity in its first years and will reveal its

Awarded a Silver Medal at the Concours International du Gamay. Chiroubles is the cru with the highest altitudes in Beaujolais producing a lighter wine, famed for their refined, suave, silky, and elegant style. 'La Forge' is from a small 1 h/a vineyard on the steep granite hillsides, with delightful aromas of fresh blackberries and blueberries with delicate silky tannins.  Taste A bright purple colour, a young wine with fragrant aromas of fresh blackberries and blueberries. Pronounced and light o

Produced by Franck Massard - Produced by Franck Massard - Sommelier of the Year in 1996, this delicious wine has a voluptuous texture and the luscious fruit synonymous of Montsant. 'El Brindis' is produced in the wine region of Montsant, and made with Grenache and Carignan and has captured the vibrancy of the old vines and elevated vineyard position. Beautiful and fresh, showing spice aromas of white pepper and clove with appealing wild berry aromas, raspberries, blueberries and a hint of tobacc

National Wine Challenge (Top 100) - Double Siler - Martin Meinert and Brendan Butler make a very small and personalised range of wines in limited quantities at the hillside Devon Crest vineyard outside Stellenbosch. Their Cabernet Sauvignon, with a dash of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot is aged for 24 months in oak barrels to produce a wine with silky soft tannins, and polished, ripe fruit. Dense deep fresh red colour. The nose displays red berries, typical Cabernet herbs, spicy toasty

The Edicion Limitada is produced using a selection of the best grapes and casks from vineyards at altitude surrounding the village of Haro, the wine capital of La Rioja. The result is a Tempranillo with a perfect balance between notes of black fruit and spices, as well as other aromas from its ageing, such as cocoa notes. Intense dark fruits with fine polished tannins, this is a delightful modern style of Rioja. About the Producer Bodegas Ramon Bilbao have adopted a philosophy centred on giving

Elegant, fresh, simple, humble … Garnacha at its best. Low yield vines (1 kg per vine) with an average age between 20-30 years are double hand sorted to select the very best fruit before being aged for 12 months in 500 litre used French oak barrels with a light to medium toast. Good structure and aromatically complex with a hint of eucalyptus that provides to the wine an intense freshness. Refreshing acidity with a firm but also fine and mature tannin structure gives this wine a very rewarding t

91 Points - Decanter. (2019 Vintage) "Pure, unadulterated blackberry and mulberry flavours take centre stage in this plump but freshly balanced red. A Grenache-dominant blend augmented by spicy accents of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan, it's a softly tannic sip packed with perfumed notes of lilac, violet and bramble. Hedonistic, easy-drinking and quite irresistible." Taste The purplish ruby colour is followed by an expressive butterscotch, undergrowth and humus notes on the nose. The whole is com

The plot for 'Alt433M' was planted in 1962 with Grenache and Lledoner Pelut vines at an altitude of 433M. Lledoner Pelut is a natural mutation of Grenache Noir which reaches phenolic ripeness sooner, to produce wines with a lower alcohol content and is more commonly used in the wines of Priorat, Spain. This combination of altitude, fermentation in steel vats and the addition of Lledoner Pelut into the blend produces a wine with remarkable freshness and a lower alcohol content of 12.5%.  About th

A blend of Shiraz (37%), Petit Verdot (24%), Merlot (19%), Grenache (10%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), the Thelema Mount Red is a must have everyday red. Generous and juicy fruit with soft tannins and a long finish, perfect for those long winter nights by the fire or summer BBQ. About the Producer Situated on the South Easterly side of the Simonsberg Mountain with elevations 530m above sea level with mainly south-facing slopes, possessing some of the highest elevations in Stellenbosch. The hig

A departure from the traditional Argentinian grape varieties, Vina Las Perdices are experimenting with other noble grape varieties to create exciting and unique wines. This 100% Cabernet Franc, a stalwart of Bordeaux and a parent grape of both Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon is hand harvested and 70% spends 1 year in new oak to develop its complex aromas of cherries, red pepper, vanilla, spices and a touch of chocolate or coffee.  Taste Intense ruby ​​red colour. Aromas of cherries, notes of peppe

In the heart of the minuscule 1000 hectare Fronsac appellation, tucked in between Châteaux Dalem, Haut Carles and Beausejour, lies this hidden jewel on the banks of the ambling Dordogne river. The microclimate here, created by the rolling hills of clay and chalk situated by the mineral rich river have an effect on the Merlot grapes which gives them stunning acidity. Plump, soft plummy black fruit flavours, medium to full bodied and a gorgeous satisfying mouthful. A must try great quality and val

Bonarda, or Douce Noir in Eastern France, is a great alternative to Malbec that you must try. Argentina's second most planted variety, it is a lovely easy drinking, fresh and fruit driven wine with great colour and notably soft tannins. Taste Deep and bright colour, juicy dark fruits with a soft and supple finish with great structure. About the Producer Durigutti Family Winemakers: Brothers Hector and Pablo are passionate about expressing the characteristics of Argentina’s various terroirs along

91 Points - Tim Atkin MW. Cruz de Alba is made in small quantities and each bottle is numbered. It is made using the best Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) grapes, cultivated using agrohomeopathic treatments according to the biodynamic calendar and harvested carefully by hand. Silky, full-bodied and intense deep fruit are the results of the careful attention to detail and respect for the land. Simply wonderful. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Apr 2024) Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - Tim Atkin MW Taste Winemakers tas

Decanter World Wine Awards: 2019 – 90 Points. The grapes for 'The Graduate' are sourced from a single Syrah block in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde, overlooking the coast. Enjoying the cool sea breeze, this limited production (only 3000 bottles) Syrah is a hand crafted, premium wine from a Wine Maker dedicated to quality and refinement.  Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Mar 2024) Awards National Wine Challenge (Top 100): 2019 – Double Silver (2019) Decanter World Wine Awards: 2019 – 90 points (2019) About the Pro

Certified Organic in 2019, the vineyards are situated in the hilly, southern most region of Panzano, an area that has been acknowledged as one of the Grand Cru of Chianti Classico, and are considered capable of making wines that can compete with the best in the world.  Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Feb 2024) Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Decanter (2021) "Michael Schmelzer crafts two annata. Sangió comes from a vineyard purchased in 2018 which he is converting to organic. It sits above Panzano – between 4

Domaine André Colonge is situated in the heart of the Beaujolais Cru appellation areas, in the commune of Lancié. Its surface area is 37 HA is shared between 4 appellations: Fleurie, Brouilly, Beaujolais Villages and Beaujolais. Harvesting remains 100% manual, with two successive sortings: in the vineyards and before the grapes enter the cellar, to guarantee high quality wines. From its exceptional Beaujolais setting and with the know-how and skills gained over the generations, the estate is pro

94 Points - Tim Atkin MW. There were only 5,000 bottles produced of this un-oaked Cabernet Franc, from vineyards situated at over 1,000 metres high. Highly praised by the International Wine Press, this is a medium bodied wine, with a wonderful complexity of herbaceous and dark fruit notes, firm tannins and a fresh acidity. Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2022) Taste Refreshing, medium-bodied with firm tannins and grains and fresh acidity. Subtle, herbaceous, layered and well balance

Standing at an impressive altitude of 1,800 meters, the highest in the Northern Hemisphere, IXSIR Winery crafts exceptional wines, including their Altitudes Rouge, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Caladoc and Tempranillo. Displaying notes of red fruits, currants and raspberries, with a touch of spice. It is a very elegant and pleasant wine with a good standing and an overtone of softness. IXSIR's commitment to sustainable agriculture is reflected in their vineyards, spread across Lebanon's

This lovely refreshing Patagonian malbec originates in the San Patricio del Chañar Valley, Neuquén. Brothers Hector and Pablo are passionate about expressing the characteristics of Argentina’s various terroirs along with freshness and bright, focused fruit. The result is an exceptional Malbec produced by minimal intervention wine making. A fresh and fruit forward Malbec, with smooth tannins and a gentle touch of oak. An absolute treat for Malbec lovers ! Taste Ripe dark fruits and blackberry, wi

Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello's baby brother was designated in 1984 from the same area as Brunello, but to allow the inclusion of younger grapes. 100% Sangiovese, this Rosso from the esteemed Tuscan producer Argiano, is a lovely fresh and approachable wine with classic Sangiovese cherry notes and a refreshing streak of acidity. Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - WineCritics.com (2021) "Slightly opaque on the nose showing notes of mixed tea leaves, coriander, juniper berries, black prunes, sandalwood