Ananto (Spain) 2022 Monastrell

17.5/20 pts (85 pts) - Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, CandiceWineChat (2021 Vintage)

A very deep cherry-red colour. The nose reveals plenty of red berry and black fruit aromas with cherry, black plum, strawberry and dates coming to the fore. On the palate, red berry fruit and sweet black fruit come through well, together with dried figs and dates. The wine’s lively acidity brings magnificent balance.

Castillo Maluenda La Torre (Spain) 2022 Grenache

91  Points - Guía Peñín
92 Points - International Wine Report
88 Points - Wine Enthusiast
91 Points - James Suckling

In this deep garnet red wine, reflections of purple dance. A bouquet of cherries, blueberries, sweet spices, vanilla, and chocolate fills the glass. The palate begins with a fresh start, followed by impressions of cocoa powder, herbs, and sweet mocha. Its silky tannins contribute to an elegant and straightforward experience, while a lingering finish carries hints of herbs. A true testament to the Garnacha grape, this wine serves as a tribute to Raíces Ibéricas.

Excellent wine to serve with lamb, duck breast with cherry sauce, ossobuco, grilled white meat or hard cheeses.

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Ca’di Ponti (Sicily Italy) DOC 2021 Nero d’Avola

A deeply coloured, full-flavoured red with aromas of wild plum and black cherry. The palate combines abundant brambly fruit flavours with lightly spicy and savoury notes, a hint of bitter chocolate and chewy, ripe tannins.

Drink with juicy home-made burgers with a slab of mozarella, or charred lamb steak

Don David (Argentina) 2023 Reserve Tannat

El Esteco (Argentina) 2016 Chanar Punco

95 Points - Descorchados
93 Points - Tim Atkin
93 Points - Wine Spectator
93 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards
97 Points - James Suckling

The Chanar Punco is a special wine from El Esteco, named after the tiny site high up in the Calchaqui valley. A Field-blend. The grapes are selected, regardless their variety, with a view to capturing the nature of the few vineyards growing on the unusual terroir above 2,400 meters (7,800 feet) high. Chañar Punco is the gem of our terroirs.

Rich, dark violet in color with a nose of dark chocolate, berry, plum and herb. Explosively rich on the palate with long, structured tannins.

Creme de la Creme from the El Esteco Estate. Stunning just stunning.

Order 4 x Bottles and the wine comes presented in wooden case.

Italia (Abruzzo Italy) 2022 DOC Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Aromas and plum and black cherry with a hint of spice. The palate combines ripe, redcurrant and blackberry fruit with a bright, savoury finish.

Produced from selected parcels of Montepulciano grapes grown in the Chieti province of Abruzzo, on southeast Italy’s Adriatic coast. Hand-harvested from low-yielding 30-50 year old vines. Fermentation takes place in small batches at 28-30ºC, with daily pumping over, and the skins are left in contact with the fermenting wine for 10 days. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is transferred to Adria’s cellars for a brief maturation prior to bottling.

Match with pasta dishes with meat or tomato sauces, pizza, grilled and barbecued meats.

Italia (Puglia Italy) 2021 IGT Primitivo

A warm, richly flavoured red with aromas of plums, dried fruits and brown spices. On the palate it's generous with good concentration of ripe plum and black cherry fruit and hints of dried figs, liquorice and dark chocolate. All balanced by fresh acidity.

Drink with grilled meats or pasta dishes with meat or spicy sauces.

Italia (Puglia Italy) 2022 IGT Sangiovese

A medium bodied, everyday drinking red with aromas of red berry and damson fruit. Fresh and lively on the palate with ripe berry fruit balanced by tangy acidity and quite firm tannins leading to a warm, spicy finish.

Fermentation took place at 28 to 30C with 10 days on the skins and daily pumping over. After malolactic fermentation the wine was transferred to Adria’s cellars where it is bottled.

Ideal with simple pasta tossed in butter and Parmesan or with tomato based sauces

Kingston Estate (Riverland) 2016 Echelon Petit Verdot

Mount Rozier Res (Western Cape) 2023 Red Snapper Cinsault

Double Gold Medal - South Africa Wine Awards London 2022 (2021 Vintage)
Best Producer - South Africa Wine Awards London 2022

South African Cinsault. Orginallly from the Rhone Valley region, France. South African Cinsault is proving a force to be reckoned with and popular in Europe and the USA. Think Pinot Noir esque yet more red fruits on the flavour profile. The wine shows delicate flavours of ripe cherries, olives and peppery spice as well as a hint of Turkish Delight. Despite its delicacy, the palate is firm and concentrated with fine dry tannins.

An extremely versatile food wine that compliments everything from shellfish to white meats and on to aged cheeses.

Paololeo (Italy) 2022 Negroamaro IGT Salento

4 Stars - Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

New Italian import!

Cantine Paolo Leo bring true Italian expertise in their range of wines from the Salento appellation of Puglia. Intense ruby ​​red with violet reflections, the nose brings ripe red fruit, currant jam and raspberries. The palate shows well-ripened plums alongside black pepper and warm cinnamon. Well-balanced tannins, structural freshness, and a tantalising finish with a spicy persistence. Try with braised meats. spiced cured meats, aubergine or textured cheeses.

Suitable for Vegetarians & Vegans

Paololeo (Italy) 2022 Primitivo IGT Puglia

4 Stars & 86 pts - Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews (2021 vintage)
4.5 Stars & 90 Points - Sam Kim Wine Orbit (2019 vintage)

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Paololeo produces varietal and terroir focused wines in Puglia, Italy. Southern Italy excels is high quality full bodied and gutsy reds. Primitivo is an ancient grape variety in Puglia; its grapes ripen very early, sometimes even in August. Perfectly adapted to Salento’s climate, dry with high diurnal range and frequent breezes from the sea, Primitivo grapes give bold, well-structured wines, with fruity flavors, good acidity and smooth tannins bright ruby with purple tinges; fragrant perfume with hints of cherry and other red fruits; soft tannins and medium body, good acidity and medium finish of red fruits.

Goes great with: cured meats and aged cheeses

Pasion de Bobal (Utiel-Requena) 2022 Spain

92 Points - International Wine Report
Gold - Japan Women's Wine Awards

From Sierra Norte, This is a stunning example of Utiel-Requenas' noble variety Bobal. This estate is pioneering in regenerating the quality in these local varieties. Proving ever popular with drinkers and critics alike. Previous vintage of this wine even won 4 gold medals. !!!

A very deep black cherry colour with a light-purple rim. On the nose, nice red berry and black fruit aromas, such as strawberries, raspberries and blackcurrants are underpinned by creamy, slightly toasty oak, together with touches of spice and liquorice. Very flavoursome on the palate, fruit-forward, with rounded tannins, good acidity and slight hints of vanilla, smoke and toast. A wine with both individual character and harmonious balance.

Pasion de Bobal Rosé (Utiel-Requena) 2023 Spain

Gold Medal - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
Gold Medal - Sakura Awards (2021 Vintage)

A brilliant, light pink colour. An intensely aromatic nose with plenty of red berry fruit notes (redcurrants, cherries and strawberries) together with subtle hints of rose petals. Well-structured on the palate, flavoursome, full and balanced. Fresh acidity brings the wine a vivacious, lively character. It develops magnificently on the palate towards a long and flavoursome finish, in which varietal flavours come to the fore.

Excellent with appetisers and cold dishes, salads, vegetables, white meats or rice dishes.

Primanero (Italy) 2022 IGP Puglia Appassimento

Exclusive import.

Deliciously concentrated, plump and juicy Appasimento from Puglia in southern Italy. 60% Negroamaro, 40% Primitivo hand-picked grapes late August, to September. The grapes then go through "Appasimento" A drying technique to further enhace the flavours. 50% of the wine is then aged in a mix French and American barriques, for a period of 3 months.

Intense ruby ​​red color, with a complex bouquet, reminiscent of wild berries, red currant and licorice. Ageing in French and American barriques adds a pleasant toasted and spicy aroma. On the palate it is full-bodied, soft and well balanced, long and persistent in the finish.

Perfect with red meats and aged cheeses.

Sebastiani (California) 2021 Zinfandel

Te Mata Estate (Hawkes Bay) 2023 Gamay Noir

Gamay Noir, the grape made famous in Beaujolais, produces a light bodied red wine bursting with crushed red berry characters.

The unique ‘maceration carbonique’ fermentation, which enhances the fruit and floral aromas of the wine, was used for 65% of the grapes. The other 35% received a traditional, warm, red wine fermentation. The resulting wines completed their malolactic fermentation and were matured for nine weeks in seasoned French oak barrels, before blending and bottling

Candy-apple red and edged in royal purple, Estate Gamay Noir ’21 is bursting with raspberry, Turkish delight, blueberry, wild strawberry, and ripe, black cherry. Its superfloral, red-fruit presence is balanced by subtle notes of smoke, liquorice, sandalwood, and cinnamon. A gorgeous line of bright acidity runs the length of the wine, giving incredible freshness and persistence. A supreme example, Estate Gamay Noir ’21 captivates and refreshes at the same time.

Silky, stylish, and simply stunning

Terre Di Castelnuovo (Italy) 2020 Ripasso Valpolicella DOC

Amarones' younger brother. Valpolicella Ripasso is made using unique winemaking technique. The wine is passed over the dried skins from Amarone production. Thereby adding earthy and rich flavours to the Ripasso wine. A snip of the price of its sibling!

A classic blend of Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara grapes. Intense ruby red. Rich and intense bouquet with scents of cherry. Concentrated and silky palate. 

Try with pasta, pizza or any Italian red meat dishes.