Staff Picks
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Country: France, Bordeaux, Saint EmilionGrapes: Cabernet Franc, MerlotABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red93-94 Points - James Suckling. One of Saint-Émilion's most prestigious Grand Cru's, located right next door to the famed Château Cheval Blanc. From the oldest surviving wine producing château in Saint-Émilion comes this incredible Grand Cru Classe wine from a fabulous vintage. A sensationally moreish, fragrant and textured wine created by the renowned Olivier Decelle. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Sept 2024) Wine Press Ratings 93-94 Points - James Suckling "A dense and linear fruit. Gorgeous already." 91-Regular Price£55.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£44.76 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 13%Style: Savoury Classic RedA blend of two vineyard parcels, Les Planchots and Les Pimentiers, yields a unique combination. While one boasts stony, well-draining soil, the other features a clayey, less profound terrain. The vines, with an average age surpassing 60 years, and some exceeding 90 years, bear modest yields. However, their grapes are distinguished by remarkable ripeness and intense aromatic concentration. Taste With a medium intensity colour, the Savigny-Lès-Beaune of the Domaine Decelle & Fils offers an ele -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13.1%Style: Classy Complex White91 Points - Jasper Morris MW. This cuvée is crafted from a blend of plots across very different soils. Mid-slope parcels sit on clay-limestone with rocky scree, lower hillside plots on clay-limestone with gravel, and others on slopes with either clay-limestone over rocky limestone or clay-limestone over marl. The combination of these terroirs gives the wine balance, depth, and texture. Taste Fruity and opulent, with aromas of ripe apple, citrus and subtle floral notes. The palate is medium-bodie -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 13%Style: Savoury Classic RedFrom the single vineyard Crais de Chêne in Fixin, Naddef’s 2023 shows the domaine’s hallmark balance of structure and finesse. Hand-harvested and carefully vinified, it captures the depth and rustic charm of Fixin with a polished, modern touch. Taste Bright ruby in colour, with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and a hint of spice. The palate is vibrant and expressive, combining juicy fruit with earthy undertones, fine tannins, and a fresh, mineral finish that reflects its Côte de Nuits terroir.
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Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet FrancABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full RedInspired 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. Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2019 Vintag -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedHandcrafted – Traditional – Unhurried. Grangehurst Winery is a boutique wine cellar on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain in Stellenbosch, aged for 15 years in their own cellar before release, this particular wine is a must try, full-bodied barrel matured red wine with smooth, ripe tannins, especially if you like a great quality Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot / this wine has the benefit of not having to age in the bottle yourself. Typically, Jeremy only releases his wines once they are beautifu -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red91 Points - Tim Atkin MW. Nikela is a “Cape Blend” of Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Shiraz & Roobernet. The word “Nikela” (pronounced “Ni-care-la”) is a Nguni (Xhosa/Zulu) word meaning “to offer a gift of dedication, respect or a tribute to one’s ancestors” - this wine being a tribute to winemaker Jeremy Walker’s late parents, Eddie and Betty, who contributed greatly to the establishment of Grangehurst, which was named after their childhood homes - “The Grange” and “Hurst Close” - in Englan -
Country: France, Rhone ValleyGrapes: Grenache, Syrah / Shiraz, Monastrell / Mourvedre / MataroABV: 14%Style: Rich Full Red97 Points - James Suckling. A true expression of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe offers complexity, depth, and elegance. With rich layers of ripe red fruit, herbs, and a touch of spice, this wine reflects the unique terroir of the Rhône Valley. The palate is full-bodied and well-structured, with silky tannins and a long, persistent finish. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Dec 2025) Wine Press Ratings 97 Points - James Suckling (2020 Vintage) "This amazing Chateauneuf-du-Pape squares the circRegular Price£81.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£65.56 -
Country: Portugal, MadeiraGrapes: MalvasiaABV: 20%Style: Sweet and FortifiedA rich, full-bodied Madeira that exemplifies the depth and elegance of Malvasia (Malmsey), the sweetest of the noble grapes. Crafted by D’Oliveiras, one of Madeira’s most respected producers, this 2002 vintage combines opulent fruit, gentle sweetness and vibrant acidity, producing a wine of remarkable balance and ageing potential. Perfect for wine enthusiasts, it’s a Madeira that rewards patience and attention, whether enjoyed on its own or paired with desserts and strong cheeses. Taste The noseRegular Price£149.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£119.96 -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot MeunierABV: 12%Style: Rich Complex Sparkling93 Points- James Suckling. Bollinger Special Cuvée is the house’s signature style: precise, full-bodied, and undeniably Pinot Noir-driven. Think ripe apple, toasted brioche and gentle hazelnut, all lifted by a fine, persistent mousse. In the 1.5 L magnum, it shows extra poise and develops even more depth with age, making it perfect for both celebration and slow enjoyment. Wine Press Ratings 93 Points- James Suckling About the Producer Few Champagne houses embody luxury and tradition like BollingRegular Price£154.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£123.96 -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Complex Sparkling93 Points - James Suckling. The iconic Ruinart Blanc de Blancs is pure Chardonnay elegance. Bright and precise, it delivers citrus, white flowers and subtle mineral notes, all carried on a creamy, persistent mousse. The 1.5 L magnum gives extra presence and allows the wine to age gracefully, making it an impressive choice for celebrations or slow, reflective enjoyment. Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - James Suckling About the Producer Ruinart is the oldest Champagne house, founded in 1729, and hasRegular Price£249.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£199.96 -
Country: Portugal, MadeiraGrapes: VerdelhoABV: 20%Style: Sweet and Fortified97 Points - IWSC. A medium-dry Madeira that perfectly balances richness and freshness, showcasing the skill and tradition of D’Oliveiras, one of Madeira’s most respected producers. Made using the island’s signature fortified and heated ageing process, this 2001 Verdelho offers layers of flavour and remarkable ageing potential. Its vibrant acidity keeps the wine lively, while the gentle sweetness of the Verdelho grape adds depth and complexity, making it a must-try for any wine enthusiast seekingRegular Price£174.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£139.96 -
Country: Portugal, MadeiraGrapes: BoalABV: 20%Style: Sweet and Fortified96 Points - James Suckling. A confident, well-balanced Boal from one of Madeira’s most respected producers. The 2001 shows the classic medium-rich style: enough sweetness for depth, but driven by the acidity that keeps Madeira fresh and structured. Taste The nose is clear and focused, with notes of orange peel, dried fruit and roasted nuts. The palate is concentrated without heaviness, carrying caramel, fig and subtle spice, all cut by a clean, persistent line of acidity. The finish is long, steRegular Price£159.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£127.96 -
Country: Portugal, MadeiraGrapes: SercialABV: 20%Style: Sweet and FortifiedA dry Madeira that’s a must-try for any wine enthusiast. Bright, precise and full of character, this 2013 Sercial shows why D’Oliveiras is one of Madeira’s most respected producers. Perfect on its own or paired with light starters, it’s a wine that rewards attention with every sip. Taste The nose is lifted with notes of citrus peel, almonds and subtle floral hints. On the palate, bright acidity carries flavours of green apple, lemon zest and a touch of toasted nuts. Clean, precise and refreshingRegular Price£79.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£63.96 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Sainte-Foy Cotes de BordeauxGrapes: MerlotABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red94 Points - Andreas Larsson. Château Martet sits in the Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux, a tucked-away appellation between Saint-Émilion and Monbazillac, where the right-bank terroir produces wines with both character and finesse. The Réserve de Famille is the estate’s flagship cuvée, made from the best parcels and crafted with meticulous care. The 2020 shows the estate at its polished, expressive best. Generous, structured, and built for both enjoyment now and cellaring. Taste Plush dark plum andRegular Price£54.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£43.96 -
Country: France, Rhone ValleyGrapes: Clairette, Grenache Blanc, RoussanneABV: 14%Style: Classy Complex White97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck. Vieux Télégraphe’s Blanc is a reminder of just how serious white Châteauneuf can be. Sourced from the stony Plateau de la Crau, it’s a wine that balances freshness with real depth. Clairette leads the way, supported by Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Bourboulenc, giving a mix of citrus lift, gentle spice and that unmistakable salty, stony edge the estate is known for. Wine Press Ratings 97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck (2023 Vintage) "The 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc stopped me iRegular Price£74.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£59.96 -
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: Italy, VenetoGrapes: Corvina, RondinellaABV: 17%Style: Rich Full Red90 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards. A serious, cellar-worthy Amarone Riserva from one of Valpolicella’s most meticulous producers. The 2015 Pian di Mezzo is made only in top vintages and aged longer than the standard Amarone, delivering greater depth, structure and composure. Powerful yet controlled, and despite the high alcohol, everything remains impressively integrated and balanced. Wine Press Ratings 90 Points / Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards "Dense, ripe, black jammy fruit wi -
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, Galicia, RibeiroGrapes: Treixadura, AlbarinoABV: 13%Style: Classy Complex WhiteA rare, small-production Ribeiro from the 2-hectare Viña de La Castiñeira in Ribadavia. Made from 96% Treixadura and 4% Albariño, 60% was aged on fine lees in stainless steel and 40% in 600 L French oak for six months. Bright lemon-yellow with pale gold reflections, it offers pear and mimosa aromas, a fresh and structured Atlantic-driven palate, and a long, precise finish. Only 1,982 bottles produced. Taste Bright lemon-yellow with pale gold reflections, La Sombrilla 2023 shows aromas of pear an -
Country: Spain, Montilla-MorilesGrapes: Pedro XimenezABV: 19%Style: Sweet and Fortified95 Points - Guia Penin. A rare gem from Montilla-Moriles, Alvear Palo Cortado Nº 7 PX NV is made entirely from Pedro Ximénez and aged around 20 years in a solera system. It combines the finesse of an Amontillado with the depth of an Oloroso, offering a beautifully mature and distinctive style from one of Spain’s oldest bodegas. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Oct 2025) Wine Press Ratings 95 Points - Guia Penin "Style, complex, age nuances, elegant. Colour, old gold, amber rim. Aroma, acetaldehyde, varnish,Regular Price£43.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£35.16 -
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: 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: 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 th -
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, Bordeaux, Pessac LeognanGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, MalbecABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic Red92 Points - Jane Anson. Château Bouscaut, a leading estate in Pessac-Léognan, delivers precision and richness in the 2015 vintage. Both approachable and age-worthy, this wine reflects the estate’s balance of ripe fruit, freshness and terroir expression. Taste Deep ruby, the nose offers blackcurrant, cherry, graphite and subtle spice. The palate is structured yet supple, with layers of dark fruit, chocolate and hints of tobacco, framed by fine, polished tannins. Elegant, long and expressive, showRegular Price£49.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£39.96 -
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: France, ChampagneGrapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot MeunierABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Complex Sparkling96 Points - Cameron Douglas, MS. Ayala Brut Majeur NV is the house’s signature non-vintage Champagne, highly rated and excellent value. Predominantly Chardonnay with a touch of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, it delivers bright citrus, green apple, and subtle brioche notes. Ideal as an aperitif, with fresh seafood, light poultry, or simply to enjoy with friends — a Champagne you’ll reach for again and again. Taste The nose shows green apple, pear, lemon zest, and gentle floral hints. On the palateRegular Price£42.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£34.36