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Wine List2019/2020

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Welcome to our 2019-20 list. Here are some areas where we have been travelling to broaden and strengthen our offering:

• Throughoutthelist:moreorganicandbio-dynamicwines - I count over 80!

• TheLoire,notablyredsfromCabernetFranc,benefiting from climate change (pp.18-20)

• Italy,inparticularabroaderselectionofwhites (pp.29-30)

• Spain:especiallywhitesandgreatvalueMonastrells (pp.34-36)

• Throughoutthelist:moremagnums,fromtheRhône, SWFranceandBordeaux,Spain,Italy,etc.

• Anever-expandingselectionofsweetwinesfromsixcountries (pp.52-54)

One important note of caution. Whilst we have successfullykeptpricesstablebybuyingforeigncurrencyforward,anythingmighthappenthisautumn,soall prices may be subject to change during the lifetime of this list.

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indicatedthatnofurtherdiscountapplies.Pleaseaskusaboutdiscountson large orders.

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• DeliveryCharges*tooneaddressareasfollows 1-5 bottles £10.00 6-11 bottles £8.50 1 case of 12 bottles £5.95 13-24 bottles £8.50

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Contents Page

ProducerGuide ......................................................... 4

MixedCases .............................................................. 5

LanguedocRoussillonandProvence .................... 6-10

Rhône ................................................................ 10-13

SouthWestFrance .............................................. 13-14

Bordeaux ........................................................... 15-18

Loire ................................................................... 18-20

Burgundy ............................................................ 20-25

Beaujolais ............................................................... 25

Alsace ..................................................................... 26

Germany ............................................................ 26-27

Austria ..................................................................... 27

Slovenia ............................................................. 28-29

Italy .................................................................... 29-34

Spain .................................................................. 34-36

SouthAfrica ........................................................ 36-39

Chile .................................................................. 40-42

Argentina ........................................................... 42-43

USA ................................................................... 43-44

NewZealand ..................................................... 44-45

Australia ............................................................. 46-49

Sparkling,English&Champagne ........................ 49-51

SweetandFortifiedWines .................................. 52-55

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The Stone, Vine & Sun Producer GuideThesesymbolsrepresentourwayofgivingyousomepointersastothecharacter,backgroundandphilosophyofthemenandwomenwhomakethewinesyoubuy.

YD Young Dudes Theyoungergenerationwhohavetakenoverand

arestrivingtobethebest.Theyhaveoftenworkedoverseas,andhavebroughtnewenergyandideasbackhome.

OP Old Pros Abigcategoryandawiderangeoftypes:someare

humble,contenttoturnoutanexcellentproductatareasonableprice;othershavequietlyworkedtheirwaytothesummit,andtheirwinemaybecorrespondinglyexpensive.Whattheyshareisexperience.

G Greens Someofthesegrowershaveadoptedbio-dynamic

practice(ultra-organic,withattentiontoschedulingworkinvineyardandcellarbyphasesofthemoon),andmostorganic:manyarecertified,somenot(astheycan’tfacethepaperworkandcost).Allworkharderinthevineyardtobringinhealthyfruit,andwine-makingmaybeasnaturalaspossible.

W Women of Wine Thefemaletouch:whichmightbeasowners,managers

orwinemakers.Nostereotypinghere-someturnoutpowerful wines!

SE Searchers / Experimenters Obsessivegrowersandwinemakerswhopushthe

boundaries:theymaywanttoharvestatloweryields,picklaterthananyoneelse,andexperimentwithdifferentwine-makingtechniques.Sometimesthisgoesalongwithunusualbehaviour:shyintrovertsorwildlyexcitingextroverts,wearefortunatetobeabletospendtimeintheirremarkablecompany.

DG Demi-Gods Ashortlist:ownersoftopvineyardswithararegenius

formakinggreatwineconsistently.

Agoldstardenoteswineswhichwebelievereallyrepresentourethos:expressiveofthelandandusuallyexcellentvalue,theserangefromhighlypopularstalwarts of the list to esoteric sidelines.

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Mixed CasesWeoffermanydifferentmixedcases,throughouttheyear,usuallywithadiscountof10%ormore:thebestplacetofindthemisonourwebsite.Herearethree,eachincludingtwobottlesofsixwines,threewhite,threered,allwithadiscountof10%.Pleasenotethatvintagesmaymoveon,andforgiveusifsubstitutionsarenecessaryorifpriceshavetochangeslightlyduringtheyear.

MC119 Breaking Stone £87.50

LesChapelières,France,2018(p.13)

Consentido,Macabeo,Spain,2018(p.34)

LosSeduras,SauvignonBlanc,Chile,2018(p.40)

LesPradelles,France,2018(p.7)

BajelPirata,Monastrell,Alicante,Spain,2018(p.35)

Goedverwacht,CraneRedMerlot,SouthAfrica,2018(p.38)

MC219 Tending the Vine £121.50

Fichet,Mâcon-Burgy,France,2017(p.20)

CorteMainente,Cengelle,Soave,Italy,2018(p.29)

DoringBay,SauvignonBlanc,SouthAfrica,2017/18(p.37)

Vigneronsd’Estézargues, OrganicCôtesduRhône,France,2018(p.11)

Segares,RiojaTempranillo,Spain,2016(p.35)

Carinae,Malbec,Mendoza,Argentina,2017(p.43)

MC319 Reaching for the Sun £152.50

Aumonier,TouraineSauvignon,France,2018(p.18)

AbadeTrasumia,Albariño,RíasBaixas,Spain,2018(p.34)

DesDieux,Chardonnay,SouthAfrica,2015(p.37)

IlPalagione,Caelum,ChiantiColliSenesi,Italy,2017(p.31)

Apaltagua,Envero,GranReservaCarmenère,Chile,2017(p.41)

SilentNoise,Shiraz,Australia,2016(p.47)

The Doorstep DozenOurmuchpraised‘DoorstepDozen’istheeasiestwayforyoutoreceiveourbestwinesandmostexcitingdiscoveriesonaregularbasis.Pickfromfourdifferentcaseprices-from£95to£155-andwhetheryouwantadozeneverymonthoreverytwomonths.Allcasesincludetwobottlesofthreewhitesandthreeredsforcurrentdrinking;andeachcasewillarrivewithtastingnotesonthewines.Theprice,withallwinesdiscountedbyabout10%,alsoincludesfreedelivery.Justaskusorcheckthewebsitefor details.

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Languedoc-Roussillon and ProvenceWhiteOP Petit Pont, Blanc, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2018, 12.5% SCBottle £8.25 Case £94.05 Code PEP1185 litre bag in box £43.50 (equivalent to £6.53 a bottle) Code BIB618ThePetitPontwinesaremadebytheVicfamilynearBeziers.Thewhiteis a tutti fruttiblendofVermentinowithChardonnayandspicedbyothervarieties.Fresh,easy-drinkingmouthfulshowingstonefruitandmelonwithzestyacidity.Now-2020

YD La Combe Saint-Paul, Chardonnay, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2018, 13% Bottle £9.25 Case £105.45 Code CSP118Unoaked,thisChardonnayshowspeach,apricotandcitrusfruitflavours.Ripeandtexturedbutalsofreshandcrisponthefinish,itwouldnotbeoutofplaceinaflightofMâcons.Now-2020

YD La Combe Saint-Paul, Vermentino, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2018, 13% Bottle £9.50 Case with £108.30 Code CSP218Nowoneofourbestsellers.Open,stonefruitedattackgiveswaytoamoregentle,pine-scented,well-texturedmid-palate.Fruitybutfinishesdry-afineall-rounder.Now-2020

YD La Combe Saint-Paul, Viognier, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2018, 13%Bottle £9.50 Case £108.30 Code CSP318Suchaprettyaromaofblossom-thisisonthelight,fresh,floralsideofViognier-whitepeachandorangeblossom.TrueViognierbody,andagooddryfinish.Now-2020

OP La Grave, Minervois Blanc, Expression, 2018, 13%Bottle £10.95 Case £124.83 Code GRV61880%oldvineMacabeuwithVermentinoandMarsanne.Texturedandquiteconcentrated,withappleandmelonflavoursandahintofwhitepepper,butalsodisplayinganutty/mealynote.Now-2020

W Creyssels, Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, 2018, 13.5%Bottle £11.25 Case £128.25 Code CRE118JulieBenaumakesatopPicpoul-thisisthe15thvintageinarowwehaveshipped!Veryopen,citrusandpinescents.Atouchmoretexturethanusual,freshandlimey,withthemerestsalinenoteonthelongfinish. Now-2020

YD La Combe Saint-Paul, Languedoc, Calcaires d’Ensérune, 2017, 12.5% Bottle £11.25 Case £128.25 Code CSP417FromhalvesofRoussanneandVermentino(Rolle),grownonlimestonesoils,andabout10%agedinoldbarrels,thiscombinesweightandfreshness.Attractivewhitepeachcharacterwithanaccentofmarzipanandadry,chalkycharactertoo.RosemaryGeorge,My Top 30: Languedoc Whites,Decanter,August2018.Now-2020

YD G Grand Arc, Corbières Blanc, Veillée d’Equinoxe, 2018, 14%Bottle £11.25 Case £128.25 Code DGA618Anunoakedblendof40%GrenacheBlanc,25%eachofRoussanneandVermentino,plus10%Macabeu.Stonefruitedaromasfollowontothepalate,richandwell-roundedwithnotesofwhitepepperandanattractivehoneyedaccent.Now-2020Limited stock

G Météore, Faugères Blanc, Les Aquarides, 2017, 14%Bottle £13.95 Case £159.03 Code MET71750%Roussannewith40%Rolle(Vermentino)and10%Clairette:ascentofexoticfruitanticipatesawonderfulcocktailofflavours;stonefruitandpineapple.Concentrated,freshandcomplete.Theexcellent2018,renamed Léonides, follows. Now-2020

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Fontanel, Côtes du Roussillon Blanc, 2016, 14%Bottle £14.95 Case £170.43 Code FON716Fromancient(1908)complantedvinesofGrenacheBlancandGrisplusRoussanneandMalvoisie,withsubtlyintegratedoak,thisisapowerfulwhite,offeringagenerousmouthfulofwhitepeachandtangerine,almond,honey,orangeblossomandfennel.Creamy,fatandaltogethersatisfying.Now-2020

G Begude, Chardonnay, Limoux, L’Etoile, 2017, 13.5%Bottle £16.95 Case £193.23 Code BEG217Astarbarrel-fermentedChardonnayfromvineyardsinthefoothillsofthePyrenees:“Crisp but with lots of personality and great balance. Not burgundy but definitely French…Good stuff. GV. 16.5/20”,Jancis Robinson,jancisrobinson.com,18October2018. Now-2022

RoséOP Petit Pont, Rosé, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2018, 12.5% SCBottle £8.25 Case £94.05 Code PEP518GrenacheandCinsault,grownnearBeziersintheLanguedoc,butcraftedintheProvençalestyle,palecoloured,alight,dryandrefreshingglassofstrawberryandcranberryfruit,perfectforregularconsumption.Now-2020

OP La Grave, Minervois Rosé, Expression, 2018, 13% Bottle £10.50 Case £119.70 Code GRV418FromapproximatehalvesofSyrahandGrenache,thisunfailinglydeliverssplendidripenessandintensity.Palepink.Liftedredfruitaromas.Anappealingandhugelygenerousgushofstrawberriesandraspberries.Thisisaperfectallrounder,fruityenoughtoenjoyonitsownbutalsodryenoughforfood.Now-2020

Les Quatre Tours, Coteaux d’Aix en Provence Rosé, Signature, 2018, 13%Bottle £12.50 Case £142.50 Code QUA518Magnum £26.50 Case (6 x 150cl.) £151.05 Code QUA918ThecharacteristicProvençaleblendof50%Grenache,30%SyrahplusCabernetSauvignonandRollefromasmallco-operativejustnorthofAix.Verypale-atransparentonionskintint-generousfruitandrestrainedelegance:flavoursofwhitepeach,melonandberries,withsatisfyingweightandafinedryfinish.Now-2020

W Ribotte, Bandol Rosé, Cuvée Anaïs, 2018, 13%Bottle £17.95 Case £204.63 Code RIB518Bandolproducesthefinestrosésintheworld,basedontheMourvèdregrapewhichthrivesontheMediterraneansunshineandclaysoils:excitingaromasofwhitepeachandpinkgrapefruitleapoutoftheglass;followedbydelectableintensityofpeachmelbaandcream.Reallywell-textured,withacharacteristiclongandmineralfinish.Now-2021

Red - IGP wines

Les Pradelles, IGP d’Hérault, 2018, 12% SCBottle £7.75 Case £88.35 Code PRD118Redfruitedwithasurprisinglygoodtexture,noroughedges,soft,lightandjuicilyberried.Perfectforparties!Now-2020

OP Petit Pont, Rouge, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2017, 12.5% SCBottle £8.25 Case £94.05 Code PEP6175litrebaginbox£43.50(equivalentto£6.53abottle)CodeBIB218LargelyfromGrenache,CinsaultandalittleCabernetSauvignon.Bramblefruitedbutwithalighter,raspberryaccentandminimaltannin:afruity,easy-drinkingstyle.Now-2020

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OP Comtesse de Marion, Merlot, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2017, 13% SCBottle £9.25 Case £105.45 Code VIC317Nowinatallerbottleandasmarterlabel,thisshowsattractivetypicity:aromasofsweetplumwithaleafytouch,followedbyasuppleandlightlycreamy,berriedpalatewithbarelydiscernibletannins.The2018follows.Now-2020

La Croisade, Pinot Noir, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2018, 13% SC Bottle £9.50 Case £108.30 Code AGW718WithfruitinpartsourcedfromcoolLimoux,crispandclassy,blendedwithripergrapesfromtheplains,thisisafriendly,supplePinotshowingfresh cherries with a touch of vanilla. Now-2020

W Les Hauts de Median, Petit Verdot, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2018, 13.5% SC Bottle £9.95 Case £113.43 Code VIC218Deeplyhued,impressiveexamplecraftedbyAurélieTrébuchon:classylayersofredandblackfruits,subtletannins,andvivaciousacid.Now-2022

YD Fontanel, IGP Côtes Catalanes, 2017, 14%Bottle £11.50 Case £131.10 Code FON417FromyoungvinesofGrenache,MourvèdreandCarignangrowninhot,dryandwindymountainvineyardsnearTautavel.Gorgeouslyjuicyandvitalwine,showingvibrantstrawberryfruit,spicedwithwhite pepper andliquorice.Now-2020

G W SE Mas des Brousses, Chasseur des Brousses, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2016, 13.5% Bottle £12.95 Case £147.63 Code MAB116Fromabout50%Merlot,30%GrenachewithsomeSyrah;andasurprisinglysuccessfulmarriageofBordeauxandtheRhône.Generousmouthfulofbramblyfruit,suppleandrefined,withhintsofmentholandliquorice,andsubtletannins.Veryaromaticandlong.The2017follows.Now-2021

G Begude, Pinot Noir, IGP Haute Vallée de l’Aude, 2018, 13.5% Bottle £12.95 Case £147.63 Code BEG618Alongtermfavouritehere,afreshandpurePinot-just10%goesintooldbarrels.Freshpalatewithstrawberry,raspberryandcherryflavours.Juicyandripewithacrisp,longfinish.Now-2021

YD Mas d’Agamas, Carignan Bleu, IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, 2017, 13.5% Bottle £14.50 Case £165.30 Code AGA117CarignanBleu-avariantofCarignan-isnamedbecauseofthebluishtintthegrapestakeonwhenfullyripe.Itmakesforagorgeouspurplecolour,andaveryun-rustic,soft,well-textured,fleshymouthfulofblackplumsandspice.Now-2021

G Météore, Carignides, Vin de France, 2017, 13.5%Bottle £17.50 Case £199.50 Code MET317Fromasingleplotof55yearoldvines :vibrantpurple,flamboyantlyflavouredwithraspberryjellyanddarkchocolate,well-textured,thisshowshowpolishedandexcitingCarignanfromoldvinescanbe.Now-2022 Arriving in October

Red - Appellation winesOP La Grave, Minervois Rouge, Tristan et Julien, 2017, 13%Bottle £10.50 Case £119.70 Code GRV117FromhalvesofGrenacheandSyrah,showingthestrawberrysweetnessoftheformercombinedwiththebriaryblackfruitofthelatter;anuncomplicated,hugelypleasingcountrywine.Now-2021

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G YD Grand Arc, Corbières Rouge, Reserve Grand Arc, 2016, 14.5%Bottle £11.50 Case £131.10 Code DGA216OneofourstaplesatSVS,about50%Carignan,with35%Grenacheand15%Mourvedre,asplendidbarrel-agedwinewhichcanbedrunkyoungorkept.Darkandintense,thisdeliversabigmouthfulofredfruitbackedbymassesofripetannins.Now-2022

YD La Combe Saint-Paul, La Clape, Grés Rouges, 2017, 14%Bottle £12.50 Case £142.50 Code CSP61760%Syrahwith20%eachofMourvèdreandGrenache,basicallyunoaked(10%inoldbarrels).Youthful,deliciouslyripe-blackfruitandherbs,soMediterranean,withanicesavourynoteandgentletannins.Awell-priced,smartlypresentedbottlefromthisprestigiousappellation.Now-2022

G YD Grand Arc, Corbières, Cuvée de Quarante, 2016, 14.5%Bottle £12.95 Case £147.63 Code DGA316Basedon45%Carignanwith35%Grenacheand20%Syrah,allinbarrel,about20%new:ablendattheSchenkcellarfirstmadebyBrunowhenhewasfortyyearsold-hencethename.Darkfruitednosewithaccentsofchocolate,densetextureandmassesofredfruitonasmoothandsilkyframe.Boldandfruity.Now-2023

G Météore, Faugères Rouge, Les Léonides, 2016, 13.5%Bottle £13.25 Case £151.05 Code MET116Grenache,SyrahandCarignan,unoaked.Thisalwaysexhibitsalovelyliftedperfumeandcharacterderivedfromtheschistsoils.Livelyandrefreshing,withblackberryandblackcurrantflavoursandalongfinish.Now-2021Arriving in October

YD Fontanel, Côtes du Roussillon Rouge, 2016, 14% Bottle £13.50 Case £153.90 Code FON115FromSyrah,GrenacheandCarignangrownonschistnearMaury,unoaked,andaclassicRoussillonred,withtypicalnotesofpepper,tarandblackolivestingingajuicy,bramblyandstrawberryaccentedheart.Now-2021

W Mas d’Amile, Terrasses du Larzac, Le Petitou, 2016, 13% Bottle £13.95 Case £159.03 Code MDA216Fromabout50%GrenacheplusSyrahandCarignan,afreshandrounded red,fullofcoolblackfruitandasavouryhint.Withmoderatealcohol,suppleandbalanced,it’sacrowd-pleaser.Now-2021

YD Mas d’Agamas, Terrasses du Larzac, Nostre Mescladis, 2016, 14% Bottle £14.95 Case £170.43 Code AGA317NostreMescladistranslatesas“ourblend”,reflectingtheapproximateproportionsofvinesacrossthefamilyvineyards:about40%Grenache,and20%ofeachofSyrah,MourvèdreandCarignan,allgivenalongmacerationtodevelopgreatdepthofflavourbutvinifiedandbottledentirelyunoaked.Suppleandmeltingapproach,withdeliciousflavoursofheatedstrawberries.Juicybutalsoperfectlypoisedandrefined.Now-2021

W Mas d’Amile, Languedoc-Montpeyroux, 2016, 13% Bottle £17.95 Case £204.63 Code MDA316Oldvines,60%GrenachewithCarignan,SyrahandMourvèdre,raisedinamixofoldoak.Cherryandbramblynotes,superripefruitwithahintofliquorice.Suchasilkytexturewitharefreshingacidity.Suppleandverylong;finewine.Now-2022

YD Fontanel, Côtes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel, Cistes, 2016, 14.5%Bottle £18.25 Case £208.05 Code FON216NamedaftertheCistus,thespring-floweringrockrose.60%Syrah,well-oaked,with40%Grenacheintank.Smart,classyoakscents;gorgeousblackfruit,rich,fatandspicy.Lotsoftexturebutvelvetsmooth,anironhandinavelvetglove.Now-2022

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G W SE Mas des Brousses, Terrasses du Larzac, France, 2016, 14%Bottle £19.95 Case £227.43 Code MAB216LargelyMourvèdre(grownfromcuttingsfromthefamedDomaineTempierinBandol),withSyrahandGrenache,barrel-aged.Thiscametopamong58winesofaDecember2018Decanter Languedoc blind tasting:“Complex and finely-etched, with a minty dark fruit aroma ceding to a firm and layered yet rounded and refined palate. A wine that’s full of resonance, and with ageing potential. 94/100.”.Now-2026

YD La Combe Saint Paul, L’Insoupçonné, Languedoc-La Clape, 2015, 14.5%Bottle £19.95 Case £227.43 Code CSP71585%SyrahwithMourvèdre,given10monthsageinginamixofnewand2ndfillbarrels-andaverylimitedproductionwine.Polishedblackfruitwithfinegrainedtannins.Splendidconcentrationandperfume.LaClaperedatitsbest.Now-2024

YD Fontanel, Prieuré, Côtes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel, 2014, 14.5% Bottle £20.50 Case £233.70 Code FON314Fromoneparcelonahigh,windswept,northfacingargilo-calcaireslope,thisblendof2/3Syrah,withGrenache,andalittleMourvèdreisgiven18monthsinnewoakcasks.Dramaticwine,revealinglayersofblackfruit,spiceandmochaflavours;andageinglikeatopnorthernRhône,becomingmorecomplex,meatyandsavoury.Now-2022

SE Depeyre, Côtes du Roussillon Villages, Rubia Tinctoria, 2014, 14.5%Bottle £21.50 Case £245.10 Code DEP414From90%Syrahplus10%Grenache,agreatunoakedred,offeringamazinglydeepcolour,cassis-likeperfumeandastrikingheartofbittersweetblackcurrantsandliquoricewithmineraldepths.Energetic,velvetywine.Now-2023Limited stock

W Ribotte, Bandol, 2014, 13.5%Bottle £22.50 Case £256.50 Code RIB814Bandol,basedlargelyonMourvèdre,isusuallybackward,butthisisalreadyexpressive,showinganoseofAsianspiceonblackfruit;withimpressive,inkyconcentration,well-coveredtanninandattractivesavouryelements.Atraditionallyframedexample.Now-2024

G Météore, St. Chinian, Parangon, 2015, 14%Bottle £25.50 Case £290.70 Code MET215FromoneeponymoushighandcoolplotofSyrah,withalittleGrenache.Verydeeplyhued,deliveringwonderfulcassisflavours,ahintofblackliquorice,anenticing,underlyingmeatiness-velvety,andallsupportedbyveryrefinedtannins.Greatwinebyanystandards.Now-2025 Arriving in October

RhôneWhiteG SE Amadieu, Cairanne Blanc, Haut de Beauregard, 2017, 14%

Bottle £20.95 Case £238.83 Code AMB617Roussanne,Clairette,GrenacheBlancandViognierbarrelfermentedandagedinamixofvessels.Ripeyellowpeachesandapricot,plusnotesofhoney,almondandvanilla.Veryconcentratedandimpressive.Now-2021 Arriving in October

YD Pichat, Viognier, Côtes de Verenay, IGP Collines Rhodaniennes, 2017, 13%Bottle £21.50 Case £245.10 Code PID817Superb,lightlyoakednorthernRhôneViognierfromthesameschistoussoilsasCondrieu:creamyapricotandpeachwithahintofvanillaandsatisfyingdepth.Now-2020

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YD Pichat, Condrieu, 2017, 13.5%Bottle £41.50 Case £473.10 Code PID617WonderfulCondrieu,1/3innewbarrels,withthestonefruitandwonderfullyrichtexturebalancedbybrightminerality.Verylong.Magnificent,inimitablewine.Now-2020

Southern Rhône - Red

Vignerons d’Estézargues, Côtes du Rhône, Cuvée des Galets, 2018, 14% Bottle £9.95 Case £113.43 Code ESZ118Juicy,unfilteredblendofGrenache,CinsaultandSyrah:raspberryishmouthful,mildlyspicyandverymoreish.AlongtermfavouriteatSVS.Now-2021

G Vignerons d’Estézargues, Organic Côtes du Rhône, 2018, 14.5%Bottle £10.50 Case £119.70 Code ESZ218Moreblack-fruitedthantheabove,withbramblyjuicinessandalittlemore stuffing. Now-2022

YD La Pigeade, Ventoux, Les Sables, 2016, 13.5%Bottle £10.95 Case £124.83 Code PIG616From40%Grenache,40%Carignanand20%Syrahgrownonsandysoils,thisexemplifiesVentoux:differenttoCôtesduRhôneinitsfreshness,graceandmoderatealcohol.Brilliantthisyear,almostcandiedcherry-ripe,lightlyspicedwithnutmeg;lovelyfleshandperfume.Now-2020

G SE Espiers, Côtes du Rhône, 2016, 14.5%Bottle £12.95 Case £147.63 Code ESP11670%Grenache,20%Mourvèdreand10%Syrah;hearty,black-fruited,savouryandverysuperiorCdRfromdenselyplanted,lowyieldingvinesaroundVacqueyrasandGigondas.Now-2022

G W Joncier, l’O, Côtes du Rhône, 2017, 13.5% Bottle £12.95 Case £147.63 Code JON217L’Onotforwaterbutpurityinthisunoaked,organicallyandbiodynamicallyfarmedandhand-harvestedGrenachefrom45yearoldvines.Allraspberriesandcherries,energetic,backedbysofttannins.Now-2020

G SE Amadieu, Côtes du Rhône Villages, 2018, 14%Bottle £13.50 Case £153.90 Code AMB11870%Grenacheand30%Syrah,bio-dynamicallyfarmed(andcertified),allintank,thisisyouthful,explosivelyvital,denseandfleshy.Excitingstuff. Now-2023Arriving in OctoberYD La Pigeade, Beaumes-de-Venise, 2015, 14%Bottle £13.95 Case £159.03 Code PIG715Fromvinesat300montheflanksoftheDentellesdeMontmirail,70%Grenacheand30%Syrah.Showingredandblackfruit,quitefresh,andnicelysmoothandready.Goodvalue.Now-2021G W Joncier, Lirac, Le Gourmand, 2015, 14%

Bottle £15.50 Case £176.60 Code JON515OrganicandBiodynamic.Amélangeofblackberry,raspberryandcassis,veryripeandcharmingwithalovelytexture.Très gourmand indeed! Now-2021G SE Espiers, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Sablet, 2016, 15%

Bottle £16.50 Case £188.10 Code ESP416Boastinganewlabelstating9mg,declaringtheverylowlevelofsulfites.Grenachewithabout30%Syrahfromvineyardsontheslopesabovethevillage.Lovelyredfruitednose,smoothredfruitandsofttannins.Now-2024 Limited stockG W Joncier, Lirac, Le Classique, 2014, 14.5%

Bottle £16.50 Case £188.10 Code JON114About55%SyrahwithGrenache,CinsaultandCarignanand,allfromolder vines and best parcels on the galetsterraces.Blackfruitandahintofchocolate.Asusualthishastheestate’strademarkfleshandpower.Now-2022

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OP Domaine Le Couroulu, Vacqueyras, Cuvée Classique, 2014, 13.5%Bottle £17.50 Case £199.50 Code COW114About60%Grenache,withSyrahandMourvedre.Red-fruitednose,butmoreblackfruitonthepalatewithapinchofpepper.Silkyandappetising-approachable.“Earthy, black cherry, mushroom and something granitic too. Finely ground tannins, still plenty of fruit - this shows how a humble appellation deserves to be taken seriously. 17/20”,RichardHemming,MW,jancisrobinson.com,20thDecember2018.Now-2020

G SE Amadieu, Cairanne, Vieilles Vignes, 2016, 14%Bottle £17.50 Case £199.50 Code AMB316Magnum £36.50 Case (6 x 150cl.) £208.05 Code AMB91650%Grenache,20%eachofSyrahandMourvèdreand10%Carignan;about15%inoldbarrels:long,warmingandcomplex.“A touch of mint leaf on the nose, savoury redcurrant fruit on the palate, finishing with spice and black cherry, and perhaps a hint of earthiness. Low tannin, moderate acid and great persistence. 17+/20, drink 2018-2027”,RichardHemmingMWon jancisrobinson.com,16thOctober2017.Now-2025

G W Joncier, Lirac, Les Muses, 2015, 14%Bottle £20.95 Case £238.83 Code JON315About80%MourvèdreandsomeSyrah,soakintoaBandol.Blackfruitedwithblackolive,powerfulandsavoury,withbackingtannin.Now-2023Very limited stock

G SE Espiers, Gigondas, Les Grames, 2016, 14.5% Bottle £22.50 Case £256.50 Code ESP316Magnum [2015 vintage] £45.50 Case (6 x 150cl.) £259.35 Code ESP915Namedafterthevineyard,2/3Grenacheand1/3Syrah.Powerfulmouthfulofredfruit,almostsweetbutwithsplendidmassandcompacttannins.Impressive.Now-2025

OP Domaine Le Couroulu, Vacqueyras, Vieilles Vignes, 2014, 14%Bottle £22.95 Case £261.63 Code COW314Thelowyieldingoldvinesclearlyperformedaswellaseverin2014,withperhapsalittlemorefreshnessandsoftertanninsthanusual.Sweetblackfruitwithpepperandtouchofvanilla,acorrecttannicstructurewiththewine’strademarksavourytone-thinkmeatiness.“Interestingly more mature than the 2015, by quite a margin, and gives a vegetal quality as well as garrigue and black cherry fruit. Serious, chunky tannins with a strong vein of acidity giving freshness. Surely this would satisfy the hardened Châteauneuf-du-Pape drinker? 17.5/20”,RichardHemming,MW,jancisrobinson.com,20thDecember2018.Now-2022

Jérôme Gradassi, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 2014, 14.5% Bottle £23.95 Case £273.03 Code GRD114FromoldvineGrenachewithagoodslugofMourvèdregrowninthenorthernsectoroftheappellation,verysmoothandcultured-intheClosdesPapesidiom-gentleandcomplex,butwithplentyofconcentrationtoo.The2015followsat£26.95.Now-2021

G SE Espiers, Gigondas, Les Blâches, 2016, 15% Bottle £29.50 Case £336.30 Code ESP216Extravagantlyflavoured,well-oakedexampleoftinyvolume:Achunkofwell-oakedSyrahbringsmochatouchesandglossyfruit-blackberryandcassis.Ripetanninsensurealonglife.Now-2025

YD La Barroche, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Signature, 2011, 15%Bottle £35.00 Case £399.00 Code BAS211Profound,hugelypowerful,wildandintense.Blackanddriedfruits,savouryandcomplex.2/3Grenache,withSyrah,Cinsault&others.Oldfashionedanddramatic.Now-2023

G DG Clos des Papes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 2011, 15%Bottle £57.50 Case £655.50 Code CDP111Wonderfullysuaveexample-red-fruitedandnowbecomingmoresavoury-alwaysoneofthetopwinesoftheappellation,fromthemasterPaulAvril.Now-2025

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Northern Rhône - RedYD Pichat, Syrah, Côtes de Verenay, IGP Collines Rhodaniennes, 2016, 13%Bottle £17.50 Case £199.50 Code PID116LightlyoakedSyrah,fromyoungvineswithintheCôteRôtieappellation(soitcouldlegallybesoldasCôteRôtie)isanoh-so-drinkableexampleoflowishalcohol,pure,fine,northernRhôneSyrah-withjustalittlemochaaccentfromthebarrels.Now-2022

G DG Yann Chave, Crozes-Hermitage, 2015, 13% Bottle £19.95 Case £227.43 Code CHA115Youthfulnoseofblackberryandblueberry.Thesamefruitcharacteronthepalatewithatouchofchocolateaswell,verysuppleandfragrantandafreshfinish.Now-2022

G SE Monier-Perreol, St Joseph, 2015, 13.5% Bottle £23.50 Case £267.90 Code MOP515Biodynamicallyfarmed.Bittersweet,juicyandcrunchy,finelytextured,withdelicateacidityandhintsofvanillaandspice,thisisjustsocorrectinitsfragranceandgrace.The2016follows.Now-2024

G DG Yann Chave, Crozes-Hermitage, Le Rouvre, 2015, 13.5%Bottle £26.95 Case £307.23 Code CHA215Magnum £54.50 Case (6 x 150cl.) £310.65 Code CHA915FromYann’sbestparcelsonverystonylandtothesouth,thisisoneofthetopwinesoftheappellation:succulentblackberryandcassiswithasprinklingofvanillaanddarkchocolate,suppleandsilkytannins.Now-2025

G SE Monier-Perreol, St Joseph, Terres Blanches, 2014, 12.5% Bottle £27.50 Case £313.50 Code MOP114Awineofsuchfinesse,meldingvanillaandcloveoakaromaswithsilkylayersofblackberryandblackcurrant.Greatpurity,lengthandperfume.Proofoftheefficacyofbio-dynamics?The2015follows.Now-2024

YD Pichat, Côte Rôtie, Champon’s, 2012, 13%Bottle £35.00 Case £399.00 Code PID312Champon’sliesinthenorthern,schistoussectoroftheappellation.Silkycherryandraspberryflavours,withverysuppletannins.Appealingsavouriness,andsatisfyingmass.Drinkingperfectly.Now-2024

G DG Yann Chave, Hermitage, 2014, 13.5% Bottle £58.50 Case £666.90 Code CHA314Yann’sHermitage,allinnewdemi-muids,comesfromplotsinBeaumes(granitic)andPéléat(stony,galets)onthegreathill.Ripeblackberryandcassis,beautifulfruit.Greatconcentrationbutalsoveryrefined;andaverylongfinish.2018-2027Very limited stock

South-West FranceWhite

Les Chapelières, IGP Comté Tolosan, 2018, 11.5% SCBottle £7.95 Case £88.35 Code AGW318Abest-seller,aneasydrinking blend of UgniBlancandColombardwithlowishalcoholandrefreshingbite.Cleanandlemony,withapleasingpearaccentandaflintyfreshness.Now-2020

OP Tariquet, Classic, Côtes de Gascogne, 2018, 10.5% SCBottle £8.95 Case £102.03 Code TRR118Magnum [2017 vintage] £17.95 (Case (6 x 150cl.) £102.32Sobrightlydelicious,UgniBlancandColombardtweakedwithripeSauvignonBlancandwaxyGrosMansengtogiveazestypalate,citrusflavouredwithnotesofpassion-fruitandpineapple.Now-2020

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OP Tariquet, Chenin-Chardonnay, Côtes de Gascogne, 2018, 11.5% SCBottle £9.95 Case £113.43 Code TRR31875%Cheninand25%Chardonnay,fresh,verymelony,withaccentsofwhiteflowersandpear.Now-2020

Laballe, Sables Fauves, IGP Les Landes, 2017, 11.5% SCBottle £9.95 Case £113.43 Code LAB117TheSablesFauvesisaterroirontheedgeoftheforestofLesLandes.Fromabout50%GrosMansengand30%UgniBlancwith10%eachofSauvignonBlancandColombard,thisdeliversbothgreatfreshnessandintensefruit.Zingyattackdominatedbypassionfruitandguava;andthejuicypalateoffersbrightfruit,goodtextureandadistinctivesalinity.Now-2020

OP Barréjat, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Sec, 2018, 13.5%Bottle £10.95 Case £124.83 Code BAJ618Alittleknown-andhardtopronounce-butdeliciousGrosMansengfrom the same area as Madiran,northofPau.Deliverssomuchflavourandtextureforawineatthisprice:redapples,pineapplewithmouth-fillingweight.Splendidfoodwhite.Now-2020

OP Tariquet, Amplitude, Côtes de Gascogne, 2017, 12.5% SCBottle £12.50 Case £142.50 Code TRR417AnewwinefromTariquet,100%GrosManseng:fresh,lightlygrassy,withacoreofripepears;butalsogivesanimpressionofhoneyedrichnesswithbreadthandtexture,hencethename.Now-2020

Red

La Salette, Côtes de Gascogne, 2018, 12.5% SCBottle £9.50 Case £108.30 Code SAL618Thisisalightredwhichonecouldeasilyserveslightlychilled:theFrenchwouldcallit“frais”.Freshripestrawberriesandraspberries,agentlefragranceandminimaltannins.Veryeasy-drinkingblendof40%ofeachofCabernetSauvignonandMerlotand10%ofbothCabernetFrancandTannat.Now-2021

OP Barréjat, Madiran, Tradition, 2017, 13%Bottle £10.50 Case £119.70 Code BAJ117Magnums [2016 vintage] £21.50 Case (6 x 150cl.) £ Code BAJ916Jeroboam [2016/17 vintage] 5 litres £87.50 Code BAJ516/7DeeplyhuedandconcentratedblendoflocalgrapeTannatwithCabernetsSauvignonandFranc;anoldfashioned,countrywineinitshonestcombinationofvibrantblackfruit,brightacidandlighttannin.Dry,savoury,terrificwithanymeatdish,verymore-ishanddeservedlyabest seller. Now-2022

OP Barréjat, Madiran, Vieux Céps, 2017, 14%Bottle £15.50 Case £176.70 Code BAJ317Magnums [2016 vintage] £31.50 Case (6 x 150cl.) £179.55 Code BAJ416Oldvinesindeed,over80yearsandsomepre-phylloxera,soperhapsover150yearsold:80%TannatplustheCabernets,well-oaked.Inkypurple.Flamboyantflavoursofcherry,plumandblueberry,alltingedwithmocha.Dense,full-bodied;andwithplentyoftannintokeepitgoing-enjoynoworkeepforyears.Now-2025

OP Barréjat, Madiran, Cuvée de l’Extrême, 2016, 14.5%Bottle £22.95 Case £261.63 Code BAJ216Extremeindeed:theinky,super-densejuiceofancientTannatvinesgiven18monthsinnewbarrels.Voluptuous,bittersweetcherries(fromcandiedtosourMorello)andsweetoakremindoneofBlackForestgâteau.Hugelyconcentratedbutnotheavy.Extravagantlyyouthful-mightlastalongtime.Now-2027

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Bordeaux WhiteYD Les Combes, Bordeaux Blanc, Sauvignon-Sémillon, 2018, 12.5%Bottle £10.75 Case £122.55 Code GRC618Includingabout20%Sémillon.Grassyaroma.Limeyfreshness,butalsowell-roundedandwithacustardcreaminess.Now-2020

OP Beauregard Ducasse, Graves, Albertine Peyri, 2016, 13% Bottle £17.50 Case £199.50 Code BDU116 JacquePerromat’stopwhite,60%Semillonand40%Sauvignon,allinnewbarrels.Fascinatingandgenerouspalateoflimewithcream,beeswaxandhoney.Keepsverywelltoo.The2017follows.Now-2023

Le Sartre, Pessac-Léognan Blanc, 2015, 13.5%Bottle £25.00 Case £285.00 Code LES11590%Sauvignonand10%Semillon,barrelfermentedandagedinamixofnewtothreeyearoldbarrels,aclassicwhiteBordeaux.Citrusandnutaromas,followedbyarichbutfreshpalateofexoticfruitandcream.Long.Alreadyapproachable-theoakisintegratingnicely-butwilldevelopwell.Now-2021

Red - Right Bank

Piconat, Bordeaux, 2015, 13%Bottle £9.95 Case £113.43 Code PIC115Notjustaverypretty(pinkish)traditionallabel!Appealingredfruit,freshandbalanced,somebodyandfinisheswithaflourish.Verysuccessfulandcompleteblendof80%Merlot,15%Cab.Sauv.and5%Cab.Franc.Now-2021

La Plaige, Bordeaux Supérieur, 2016, 14%Bottle £10.25 Case £116.85 Code PLA116Charminglylabelledwine,ablendof60%Merlotand40%CabernetSauvignoninthesuperb2016vintage;andwithgreaterdepthandstructurethanusual.Showingvigorousblackplumandredberriedfruit,it’sactuallyratherclassic.Along-termfavouriteatSVS.Now-2023

de Marsan, Cadillac, Côtes de Bordeaux, Cuvée Moulin Pasquier, 2016, 13% Bottle £11.50 Case £131.10 Code MAR116Fromabout70%Merlotand30%CabernetSauvignon,thisisveryopen-deliveringaflagrantscentofvanilla,cinnamonandheatedstrawberries;totallyconsistentwithagenerous,brightandlightlyspicymouthfulofredfruit.Offersverygoodvalue,asittasteslikeamoreexpensivename.Now-2021

YD Les Gravières de la Brandille, Bordeaux Supérieur, 2015, 13.5%Bottle £11.50 Case £131.10 Code GRC115Magnum £24.50 Case (6 x 150cl.) £139.65 Code GRC2152/3MerlotwithaboutequalportionsofCabernetsSauvignonandFranc,drinkingbeautifully(andforyears);aseverasuperblyripeunoakedBordeauxwithplushredfruit.“..a sort of baby Pomerol with a medicinal hint and great richness. GV 16/20”,JancisRobinson,MW,jancisrobinson.com,5thNovember2018.Now-2022

Beausejour, Fronsac, 2016, 14.5% Bottle £12.50 Case £142.50 Code BEA116Magnum [2015 vintage] £25.50 Case (6 x 150cl.) £145.35 Code BEA91585%Merlot,10%CabernetSauvignonand5%CabernetFranc,handledbytopconsultantStéphaneDerenoncourt;deliveringripenessbutalsolively,red-fruitedfreshness.Well-texturedandcomplete.Now-2023

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YD Les Combes, Lussac-Saint-Emilion, 2015, 14.5%Bottle £14.95 Case £170.43 Code GRC415Magnum £31.50 Case (6 x 150cl.) £179.55 Code GRC715Fromone4.8hectareplotwiththinsoilsoverlimestone,amongthehighestintheappellation.100%Merlot.FredericBorderiesalutedtheterrificqualityofhisMerlotin2015,soripeandexuberant,delectably“confit”.Thisunoakedwinealwaysshowspureredfruit-raspberriesandcherries-withfineacid.Supple,aromaticandverywinning.Now-2022

G La Justice, Fronsac, 2015, 13.5% Bottle £14.95 Case £170.43 Code JUS115JusticehasthesameownershipasthehistoricandfamedFronsacChâteaudelaDauphineandisalsofarmedorganically(stillrareinBordeaux),withMichelRollandasconsultant.From100%Merlot,thisdeliversgenerousblackfruitwithahintofcoffee,lotsofenergyandfinearomaticsonthefinish:itshowshowonceFronsacenjoyedstaturetorivalPomerolandStEmilion.Now-2023

YD Les Gravières de la Brandille, Cuvée Prestige, Bordeaux Supérieur, 2015, 14% Bottle £15.50 Case £176.70 GRC315From88%Merlotand12%CabernetSauvignon,andaselectionofoldervinesonprimegravelandclaysoils,thishasspent12monthsinoakbarrels,about25%new.Thisisalwayssuperb,andisoftenchosenbothbyourcustomersaheadofmoreprestigiousnames,andbyFrenchcriticsasoneoftheverybestBordeauxSupérieurs.Vanillaoaknotesbeforeavelvet-textured,concentratedpalatewithfine-grainedtannins.Decantandtellyourfriendsit’sthesecondwineofaclassedgrowth!Now-2025

YD Rocher-Gardat, Montagne Saint-Emilion, 2015, 14.5%Bottle £16.50 Case £188.10 Code ROG115Magnum £34.50 Case (6 x 150cl.) £196.65 Code ROG91590%Merlotand10%CabernetFranc,grownonthinly-soiled,argilo-calcaire slopes,into30%newbarrels.Perfectripeness:vibrantraspberriesandblackcherries,youthfulandvigorous.Plentyofpotential.Now-2024

YD Vieille Dynastie, Lalande de Pomerol, 2016, 13.5%Bottle £18.50 Case £210.90 Code VID116Magnum £38.00 Case (6 x 150cl). £216.60 Code VID916Wonderfulyripe-sorich,lushandsupple.Asenseofliqueurcherries-luxuriantfruitflavoursoverunderlyingstructure.Onlytheremarkablepurityindicatesthatthislovelyredisunoaked.Now-2026

Perron, Lalande de Pomerol, 2015, 13%Bottle £19.50 Case £222.30 Code PEQ115About80%Merlotand10%eachofCabernetFrancandSauvignon,fromvinesaveraging65yearsold.Charmingperfumeoffreshredberries.Silkyandrefined,notthatconcentratedbutallinharmony.Coolredandblackfruit.Showinglessoakthanmost2015s(just20%newbarrels),thisalreadygivesalotofpleasure.Now-2023

YD Vieux Chantecaille, Saint-Emilion, 2015, 15%Bottle £22.95 Case £261.63 Code VCH115Magnum £46.50 Case (6 x 150cl.) £265.05 Code VCH91580%Merlotand20%CabernetFranc,into50%newoak.MickaelMoze-Berthonhasonly1¼hectaresoflandwithintheSaint-EmilionGrandCruboundary,justacrosstheroadfromthefamedPomerolpropertyofLeBonPasteur,butashiscellarisoutsidethelimitsoftheStEmilionGrandCruappellationhecanonlysellitasSaint-Emilion-soheisdeliveringwinefromaGrandCruterroiratamodestprice.Showysvelteredfruit,intenseandharmonious.Decanttodrinknow.Now-2026

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Aiguilhe, Castillon, Côtes de Bordeaux, 2012, 14.5%Bottle £25.00 Case £285.00 Code AIG112StyledinthemodernSaint-EmilionGrandCruidiom,low-cropped80%Merlotand20%CabernetFranc,blackcurranty,lushandpolished.“Very flashy and extravagantly ripe nose.... Lovely sweet, glossy palate entry. Finishes dry after an opulent start. Lots of energy. 16.5/20. 2016-2024”,JancisRobinson,www.jancisrobinson.com.Now-2023

Des Pelerins, Pomerol, 2014, 12.5%Bottle £27.95 Case £318.63 Code PEL11480%Merlotand10%ofeachoftheCabernets:tobecommendedfortruePomerolpowerwithouthighalcohol.Lotsofflavourandproperlypersistent.Now-2023

de Pressac, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé, 2015, 15%Bottle £37.50 Case £427.50 Code PRE115Approximately3/4%MerlotwithCabernetFranc,CabernetSauvignon,MalbecandCarmenère.Dramaticallyflavoured,deliveringsharpblackfruitswithmaltyandblackchocolatehints.Fleshyandopulentbutnotintheleastoverthetop.Now-2026Very limited stock

Red - Left Bank

Les Graves de Loirac, Médoc, Cru Artisan, 2014, 12.5%Bottle £12.75 Case £145.35 Code GDL114FromtheGilletfamily,grownongravellysoilsinJau-DignacetLoiracin the north of the Médoc,ablendof2/3CabernetSauvignonand1/3Merlot.Itsmellsripe,savouryandenticing ;andfollowsthroughperfectly,drinkingwell,withnicefatandevenanattractivesuggestionofcassis.Scoreswellforsheerdrinkability.CruArtisanisanassociationof44privatelyowneddomainesintheMédoc.Now-2021

OP Beauregard Ducasse, Graves, 2016, 13% Bottle £13.95 Case £159.03 Code BDU816FromthefarsouthoftheGravesnearLangon,asplendidlysuaveandtraditional Bordeaux,60%Merlot,30%CabernetSauvignonwithCabernetFranc;andjust20%inbarrels.Openandgenerousredfruit,excellentaromatics,awell-coveredstructureandrestrainedGravescharactertoo.Poisedandready.Now-2023

La Raze Beauvallet, Médoc, Cru Bourgeois, 2015, 13%Bottle £14.95 Case £170.43 Code RAZ115OnecanbarelygowrongwithCruBourgeoisintheperfectsummerof2015.FromanestateinCivrac,thisCabernetdominatedwine(withMerlotandPetitVerdot)offerssmartcigar-boxperfume,andthenafleshy,riperaspberryheartwithtouchesofspice.Now-2024

Pierre de Montignac, Médoc, Cru Bourgeois, 2014, 13%Bottle £15.95 Case £181.83 Code PDM114Winnerofnolessthanthreegoldmedals(Paris,MâconandtheSalondesVigneronsIndependents),thisalwaysdeliversvalue.Deephue;overtaromasoftoastyoak;ripeandrobustblackfruitwithmocha;anddecentconcentration.52%CabernetSauvignon,40%Merlot,6%CabernetFranc,and2%PetitVerdot.The2015follows.Now-2024OP Beauregard Ducasse, Graves, Albert Duran, 2015, 14% Bottle £18.95 Case £216.03 Code BDU615GruffM.Perromat’stopwine,MerlotandCabernetSauvignonwithalittlePetitVerdot,well-oaked.Firstimpressionisofgreatmass;thenitsuggestsablackfruitcompôtewithdriedfigs,pluswoodsmoke,spiceandliqourice.Old-fashionedbutsoexpressiveandwithyearstogo.Now-2025G Le Coteau, Margaux, 2016, 13%

Bottle £27.95 Case £318.63 Code CLC116TheLeglisefamilyown12hectaresofMargauxatArsac,organicallyfarmedwithoutcertification.Basedon65%CabernetSauvignon,itremainswell-priced,aprettyexample,showingredberriedfruitandvanilla.Now-2025

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W Deyrem-Valentin, Margaux, 2016, 14% Bottle £32.50 Case £370.50 Code DEY11650%Merlot,49%CabernetSauvignon,plus1%eachofPetitVerdot,withabout35%newbarrels:asplendidexamplefromasmallestaterunbyJeanSorgewithhistwodaughters.“Pretty good depth of colour. Heady nose - really rather smart. Obviously youthful but proper sleek, perfumed, satin-textured Margaux. 17/20”,JancisRobinson,MW,jancisrobinson.com,2ndJuly2019.Now-2028

Du Glana, Saint-Julien, Cru Bourgeois, 2016, 13.5%Bottle £33.50 Case £381.90 Code GLA11656%CabernetSauvignonand44%Merlot,given12monthsinoak,40%new:suaveandalreadyapproachable.“Bright crimson. Plump, ripe, purple-fruit nose. Very flattering. Easy peasy. Super-round and bright. 16.5/20”, Jancis Robinson,MW,jancisrobinson.com,2ndApril2017.Now-2028

Bellegrave, Pauillac, 2016, 13.5%Bottle £34.00 Case £387.60 Code BLL116Magnum £70.95 Case (6 x 150cl.) £404.42 Code BLL916OwnedbytheMeffrebrothers,BellegraveliesinanenviablespotbetweenthePichonsandLynch-Bages.From55%Cabernetand45%Merlot,thisvintagewaswidelyconsideredtobethebestevermadeattheChâteau,verycompleteintermsofthebalanceofcassisfruit,bodyandripetannins.“..a very promising wine. Good St-Julien classicism on display here”,JaneAnsoninDecanter. 2020-2028

Sociando Mallet, Haut Médoc, 2015, 13.5%Bottle £39.50 Case £450.30 Code SOC115Thiswell-knownChâteau’s2015waswidelyapplauded:showingdense,concentratedblackfruit,classicallystyledwithasolidstructure,thisisakeeper. “Rich fruit with lots of depth and potential complexity. Very good middle palate and a fine, firm finish. 90/100”,StephenSpurrierinDecantermagazine,June2016. 16.5+/20,JancisRobinson,MWon jancisrobinson.com,2ndApril2016.Now-2028.Very limited stock

LoireSauvignon BlancW Les Chardons, Sauvignon Blanc, IGP Vin de Pays de Loire,

2018, 13%Bottle £9.95 Case £113.43 Code AUM318Surprisinglytropicalaroma.Inthishotvintagethisisriperandmoreroundedthanusual,withripecitrusandhintofpineapple.Refreshingfinish. Now-2020YD Forges, Sauvignon, IGP Vin de Pays du Val de Loire, 2018, 12.5%Bottle £10.50 Case £119.70 Code FOR718Verypale,almostwaterwhite.Verycorrect,brightandzippy.Now-2020G W l’Aumonier, Touraine Sauvignon, 2018, 13.5%

Bottle £12.50 Case £142.50 Code AUM118Fromorganicallyfarmedvines,thisisalong-establishedbest-sellerhere,admiredforitsovertfruitiness,whichisparticularlypronouncedinthehot 2018 vintage. Well delineated ripe citrus with more tropical fruit hints.Makesarelaxingaperitif.Now-2020

OP Francis Blanchet, Pouilly-Fumé, Les Pernets, 2017, 12.5%Bottle £15.50 Case £176.70 Code BLA117Alwaysverytruetotheappellation:brightlemonoveramineralacidthread.Freshandbonedryonthefinish.Pairwithsimplypreparedwhitefish.The2018follows.Now-2020

OP Cherrier Père et fils, Sancerre, 2018, 14% Bottle £16.25 Case £185.25 Code ROS118ThelatestvintageofthisLoireclassicfromtheCherrierfamilyinVerdignyisascrispandbrightasever,despitetheunusualsummerheat.Intense,ironydepthbehindripecitrus.Now-2021

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OP Francis Blanchet, Pouilly-Fumé, Les Silice, 2018, 13%Bottle £16.95 Case £193.23 Code BLA218Fromasmallblockonveryflintysoilsintheheartoftheappellation,thisisanintenseandageworthywine.Smellingofcitruspeelandhawthornblossom,it’sintenselygrapefruity.Asplendidlylong,steelyfinish,withapepperysenseofminerality,indicatesitsclass.Now-2022Arriving in October

OP Cherrier Père et fils, Sancerre, L’Essentiel, 2017, 13.5% Bottle £17.50 Case £199.50 Code ROS417L’Essentielisaselectionfromavineyardfarmedbio-dynamically,madenaturally,leftforanextendedtimeonitsleesandthenbottledwithoutfiltration.Explosivelyopenscentofripecitrusandwhiteflowers;andthenanexoticallyflavouredmouthfulofgreengages,grapefruitandorchardfruits.InsomewaysakintoalightlyoakedwhiteBordeaux,afascinatingandexcitingbottle.Now-2021

Other whitesYD Chauvinière, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur lie, 2018, 12%Bottle £10.25 Case £116.85 Code HUC118Fromlowyieldingvinesontheestate’sclassicgranitesoils.Open,generousmouthfulwithstonefruit,textbookzestandbalance,andadry,gentlysalinefinish.Now-2020

YD Clos des Montys, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur lie, 2018, 12%Bottle £11.25 Case £128.25 Code CDM118AsuperiorMuscadet,fromancientvines,mostly80-100yearsold,grownonthin,sandysoilsoverhardmetamorphicrock.Apricotandmelonpermeatethewine,alongsidehintsofhayandwhitepepper.Now-2020

de la Guilloterie, Saumur Blanc, Les Perruches, 2017, 13.5%Bottle £14.25 Case £162.45 Code GUL617Asuperior,barrel-fermentedSaumurBlancfrom50yearoldCheninvines.Scentofhoneyandorangeblossom;andbuildsexpansivelyonthepalate,notesoforangeandkumquat,withBrazilnutfatness.Now-2021

YD Forges, Savennières, Moulin du Gué, 2017, 13.5%Bottle £16.50 Case £188.10 Code FOR817CheninBlancgrownonsandandshalesoilsandgiven11monthsinoldbarrels:it’sawinetoenjoylivelyandyoung;mid-weight,poised,withenergyandastonyfreshness.Now-2023

YD Clos des Montys, Vieilles Vignes 1914, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur lie, 2017, 12%Bottle £16.50 Case £188.10 Code HUC317Fromavineyardplanted105yearsagoonawellsitedplotofsandstoneoveramphibolitesoils.AMuscadetwithacompletelyunfamiliardepthandconcentration:mineralandpearflavours;andalingeringfinish.Thiskeepstoo.Now-2022

RedYD Forges, Anjou Rouge, 2018, 13.5%Bottle £9.95 Case £113.43 Code FOR418PureCabernetFranc,unoaked.2018wasaparticularlyhotsummersothisissurprisinglyripeandconcentrated.Lively,juicyandenergetic-terrificforanunpretentiousAnjouRouge.Now-2021

de la Guilloterie, Saumur Rouge, Affinité, 2017, 13.5%Bottle £10.95 Case £124.83 Code GUL117UnoakedCabernetFrancfrom10-40yearoldvinesgrownonargilo-calcaire soils over tuffeau(Loirelimestone).AcorrectLoireCab.Franc-fromastrawberryishscentviaajuicy,supplecoreofredfruitstoitsslateyandsavouryhints.Now-2021

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de la Guilloterie, Saumur-Champigny, Tradition, 2017, 13.5%Bottle £12.95 Case £147.63 Code GUL317Theestate’sprincipalwine:enticinglydramaticpurple,withaperfumemadeupofberriesandroses,thisisroundedandrichlyfruited,showinganappealingfatnessandlip-smackingdrinkability.Lotsoflife;longandcomplete.Awinner.Now-2022

G YD Rousse, Chinon, Les Bois de Beaumont, 2014, 12.5%Bottle £16.50 Case £188.10 Code ROT11440yearoldvines;intooldbarrels.Goodweightandflesh,archetypalLoireCabernetFranc.Now-2021

OP Cherrier Père et fils, Sancerre Rouge, 2017, 13% Bottle £16.95 Case £193.23 Code ROS617TheCherriers’purePinotNoir,halfagedinoldbarrels,isaboldandripewinewhichlooksgoodvalueincomparisontoBurgundiesfromoverthehillstotheeast:intenseredfruits,brightandjewelly,abiteoffreshacidandattractivelength.Now-2020

White Burgundy Mâconnais & Côte Chalonnaise

Olivier Fichet, Mâcon-Burgy, Les Trois Terroirs, 2017, 13.5% SCBottle £12.75 Case £145.35 Code FIC517OlivierFichet’sunoakedChardonnaycomesfromthreeplotsofvines,someveryold,intheexcellentterroirofthenorthernMâconnaisnearViré.Thisopen,generousFrenchChardonnayisnicelyweighted,withhintsofgrapefruitandalmonds.Now-2020

Mallory and Benjamin Talmard, Mâcon-Uchizy, 2018, 13% Bottle £12.95 Case £147.63 Code TAL118AMâconbenchmark,awinewithaloyalfollowing,alwaysofferinggenerousweight,texture,andsubtlecitrusandtropicalfruit.Now-2020

Domaine Fichet, Bourgogne Blanc Aligoté, France, 2018, 12.5%Bottle £13.95 Case £159.03 Code FIC818HarmoniousandsilkyexamplefromthehotBurgundysummerof2018.Floralscent;brightattack-withacrisppinkgrapefruitaccent;agentlycreamymid-palate;andarefreshing,lightlysalinefinish.Now-2020

G YD Sainte Barbe, Mâcon-Villages, Les Tilles, 2017, 13% Bottle £17.50 Case £199.50 Code SAB117 Fromasmallparcelonclayandlimestoneplantedinthelate60s,tendedbio-dynamically(certifiedorganic);andjust5%inoldbarrels.DeliveringripenessandsalinityonthenoseandshowingsomuchcomplexityforaMâcon;withamouthfulofgrapefruitandapple,silkyandpoised.Now-2021G YD Chazelles, Vire-Clessé, Vieilles Vignes, 2017, 13%

Bottle £18.95 Case £216.03 Code CHZ117Froma2ha.shelteredplotonlimestone,withvinesbetween50and100yearsold;including30%of ChardonnayMusqué,amorearomaticclonefoundinthenorthernMâconnais.Ripecitrusandapplewithatouchofpepperandazestyfinish;successfullycombinesgenerosityandtension.Now-2022G SE Saumaize-Michelin, St Véran, 2016, 13%

Bottle £19.95 Case £227.43 Code SAU816Fromtwoparcels,oneonclayinDavayéandoneonlimestonenearVergisson;fermentedhalfintank,halfinbarrel.Ripeandgenerousstonefruitfollowedbyrefreshingcitrus,thisiswellroundedandfinisheswithasteely,mineraltouch.The2017followsatthesameprice.Now-2023DG Faiveley, Rully, Les Villeranges, 2016, 13%Bottle £19.95 Case £227.43 Code FAJ416Allraisedintankfor11monthsonitslees.Attractiveexoticaromasfollowedbyafreshandweightypalateoflemonleadingtoacreamyfinish.The2017followsat£21.50.Now-2021

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G SE Saumaize-Michelin, St Véran, Les Crèches, 2017, 13.5%Bottle £22.50 Case £256.50 Code SAU317FomoldvinesontherockofVergisson,barrel-fermentedandaged.Splendidintensityandunctuosity.Completewinewithsomeageingpotential.Now-2023

DG Faiveley, Mercurey, Clos Rochette, 2017, 13%Bottle £23.50 Case £267.90 Code FAJ117ClosRochetteisasolelyownedvineyard.With20%fermentedinnewbarrelsand80%instainlesssteel,thisisripeandgenerous,deliveringamixoftangerineandapricot,roundedandlightlycreamy.Now-2022

G YD Sainte Barbe, Viré-Clessé, L’Epinet, Vieilles Vignes, 13.5%Bottle £23.95 Case £273.03 Code SAB317Fromaverysmallplotatthetopoftheslope,plantedinthe40songravelandredclaysoil.Athirdofthewinegoesin228litresoakbarrelsforayearonitslees.Creamy,withappleandstonefruitnotes,weightyandcomplex.Now-2022

G SE Saumaize-Michelin, Pouilly-Fuissé, Pentacrine, 2015, 13.5%Bottle £27.50 Case £313.50 Code SAU715Namedafterthe5-sidedmarinefossilsfoundlocally,thiswineisselected from several parcels across the estate and raised in larger 600 litre demi-muids.Rich-a generous mid-palate of stone fruits - but also veryfocussedandsteely.Now-2023

G SE Saumaize-Michelin, Pouilly-Fuissé, Clos sur la Roche, 2015, 14%Bottle £30.95 Case £352.83 Code SAU415Fromsouthfacingoldvines(1/390yearsold)at380monthelowerslopesoftheRochedeVergisson:toastynose,greatconcentrationoffruitonthepalatewithmarmaladeandpeach;thenbrightcitrusonalong,fresh finish. Now-2025

ChablisSE d’Elise, Petit Chablis, 2017, 12%

Bottle £15.25 Case £173.85 Code ELS117Abenchmark,farbetterthanmostco-opChablis:excellentconcentrationandcorrectlylactic.The2018follows.Now-2020

W Fourrey, Chablis, 2018, 12.5% SCBottle £16.95 Case £193.23 Code FRR118Fromabrotherandsisterteam;ripe,almostlightlyhoneyedscents,andthencompletelyconsistentflavoursofcitrusanddairy.Astonyandjuicystyle,butwithgoodweighttoo.Now-2020

SE d’Elise, Chablis, 2018, 13%Bottle £16.95 Case £193.23 Code ELS218FromvinesontheslopesaboveMilly,onpurewhitehardchalksoils.AlwayscreamybutwithoystershellChablischaracteristicstoo.Ripecitrus,asatisfyingweightinthemouth,andalong,coolfinish.Now-2023

W Fourrey, Chablis, 1er Cru Côte de Lechet, 2017, 13% SCBottle £20.95 Case £238.83 Code FRR717Magnum £42.50 Case (6 x 150cl.) £242.25 Code FRR917TheFourreys’CôtedeLechetalwaysshowswellyoung,creamyandintense,andexoticfruithintsalongsidethecitrus.Now-2023

W Fourrey, Chablis, 1er Cru Mont de Milieu, 2017, 13% Bottle £21.50 Case £245.10 Code FRR517Fromtwoplotsof30+yearoldvinesownedbytheyoungFourreys’mother.Asusualthisisawinewithsuchfinesse,combiningripefruitwithatautmineralstreak.Fineandpersistent.Now-2025

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Côte de BeauneWealsostockmore1erandGrandCruwhitesfromLequin-ColinandFaiveleyinsmallquantities-doask.

G YD Lequin-Colin, Bourgogne Chardonnay, 2017, 12.5% SCBottle £15.50 Case £176.70 Code LEQ817FromvineyardsclosetothevillageofSantenay,thisisfermented50%intankand50%inbarrel,with10%newoak.RoundedBourgogneChardonnay,offeringripeandgenerousfruitandgoodvalue.Now-2021

G YD Lequin-Colin, Bourgogne Chardonnay, Back to the Roots, 2016, 12.5%Bottle £18.95 Case £216.03 Code LEQ516Allinbarrel,10%new,andcraftedinadeliberatelyold-fashionedway(hencethename),withlotsofleesstirring.Thisisalwayssuperb,showingovertripefruit,attractivelyfat,roundedandrich.Weshipmoreandmoreeachvintage-decantitandyoucanpassitoffassomethingfargrander.The2017follows.Now-2022

YD Françoise & Denis Clair, St. Aubin, 2015, 13% Bottle £24.50 Case £279.30 Code CLB215Fromaverycalcareoussite,andgiven10-15%newoak.Ripecitrus,creamandoatmeal,andsoreliable.Bothauthenticandstylish.The2016follows.Now-2022

YD Françoise & Denis Clair, Santenay, 2016, 13%Bottle £25.50 Case £290.70 Code CLB116Agenerousstyle;heretheclaysoilsgiverealbody.Quitefatandround.Citrusseemsalmostsweetandthefinishisveryincisive;maybenotsophisticated but rather gourmand.Now-2023

W Agnès Paquet, Auxey-Duresses Blanc, 2016, 13%Bottle £26.95 Case £307.23 Code PAQ216Fromtheoldestplotofvinesontheestate,averaging85yearsofage.Maturedinoakfor10months,15%new.Lovelyfragrantnose.Asever,brilliantconcentrationoffruitwithrealtension.Superbforavillagewine.Now-2023

YD Françoise & Denis Clair, St. Aubin 1er Cru, Les Champlots, 2016, 13%Bottle £31.50 Case £359.10 Code CLB316ChamplotsliesonasouthwestfacingslopeabovethehamletofGamaywith calcareous soils that imbue its wines with a definite mineral edge. 18%newoakthisyear. Combinesconcentrationandfreshnesswithasilkytextureandalongfinish.Now-2024

YD Françoise & Denis Clair, Saint-Aubin Blanc 1er Cru, Sous Roche Dumay, 2016, 13%Bottle £35.00 Case £399.00 Code CLB516Anewwineforus:SousRocheDumayiswellsitedbetweenChamplotsandMurgersdesDentsdeChien;offersmorefatthantheChamplotswithoutcompromisingonfreshness.Now-2023

G YD Lequin-Colin, Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Charrières, 2017, 13%Bottle £35.00 Case £399.00 Code LEQ117Fromveryold,lowyieldingvineslocated100metresbelowtheBâtard-MontrachetGrandCru;around25%newoakisused.Intensecitruswithtoastyoak,concentratedandgenerous.Now-2025

YD Françoise & Denis Clair, St Aubin 1er Cru, Murgers des Dents de Chien, 2016, 13%Bottle £37.50 Case £427.50 Code CLB416 SitedontherockyslopesabovetheMontrachets,thisisrightlyconsideredoneofthetoptwoPremierCrusinthevillage.Fragrantnoseofcitrusandtoastyoak.Floralwithcitrusandoatmeal,texturedandfatbutnotlackingfreshness.Now-2026

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G YD Lequin-Colin, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru, Les Caillerets, 2016, 13.5% Bottle £44.50 Case £507.30 Code LEQ316Weofferthisvintageaftervintageasitcombineshoneyedandjuicyflavourwiththemineralracinessofaverystony“cailloux”vineyard:tenseandrichpalatewithahintofcaramel;butafresh,steelyandlongfinish.Now-2024

G Huber-Verdereau, Meursault, En Dressole, 2017, 13%Bottle £45.00 Case £513.00 Code HUB217Fromvinesplantedin1957,raisedinbarrel,athirdnew.Richandbroadpalatewithsomuchcitrussyfreshness,asilkytextureandhintofnuts:amoderntakeonMeursault,featherlightandelegant.“Really rather delicate and elegant on the nose. Then really firm and rigorous on the palate. Rather admirable and ambitiously majestic. Very bright fruit with obviously much more complexity to come. Impressive. 17/20”,JancisRobnsonMW,jancisrobinson.com,17thJanuary2019.Now-2024

DG Faiveley, Puligny-Montrachet, 1er Cru, Champgain, 2013, 13%Bottle £54.00 Case £615.60 FAJ313Lighttoast,honeyandbutter,withfineacidcuttoo.FaiveleyCôtedeBeaunewhitesarealwayssopolished.Now-2021

Red BurgundyCôte Chalonnaise and Côte de BeauneG YD Lequin-Colin, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, 2016, 12.5% SC

Bottle £15.25 Case £173.85 Code LEQ616Allthewinegoesintobarrel,10%new.Moresophisticatedthanusualinthisvintage,freshandzestywithoutcompromisingonripeness.Juicyredfruit - cherries and fraises des bois: this remains good value. Now-2021

YD Françoise & Denis Clair, Hautes Côtes de Beaune Rouge, 2016, 13% Bottle £17.50 Case £199.50 Code CLB616From35yearoldvinesonclaysoilsaboveMaranges,unoaked,apurewineforloversofold-fashionedfreshBurgundy.Charminglyripefruit,silkytanninsandalreadyattractive.Now-2022

YD Jean Guiton, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, 2015, 12.5%Bottle £17.95 Case £204.63 Code GUI115Fromfourparcels,twoinBlignyandtwobetweenBlignyandPommardandgiven12monthsinbarrel,secondorthirdfill.Moreconcentratedandfatthanusualinthishotyear,cherryandraspberry,softtannins,suppleandfinishingwithrefreshingacidity.Now-2020

W Agnès Paquet, Auxey-Duresses Rouge, 2014, 13%Bottle £23.50 Case £267.90 Code PAQ614Vinifiedandagedinoak,15%new.Pureredandblackfruit,supple,withafinetextureandjustalittlecrunchygrip.The2016followsat£26.50. Now-2022

G Huber-Verdereau, Bourgogne Rouge, Les Grandes Gouttes, 2017, 12.5%Bottle £23.50 Case £267.90 Code HUB517Frombio-dynamicallyfarmedvinesplantedinthe80s,allinbarrel,25%new.Fragrantnosewitharomasofraspberry.Thesamejoyfulredfruitonthepalate,fleshyandsilky.VeryclassyBourgognerouge.Now-2023Limited stock

G YD Lequin-Colin, Santenay Rouge 1er Cru, La Comme, 2016, 13.5%Bottle £23.95 Case £273.03 Code LEQ716Fromaverywell-sited,south-eastfacing1erCruontheborderwithChassagne.Redfruitedwithspice;quiterichandconcentrated,withripetanninsandhasthehallmarkfreshfinishofthevintage.Now-2024

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YD Françoise & Denis Clair, St-Aubin 1er Cru, Sur Le Sentier Du Clou, 2015, 13% Bottle £24.50 Case £279.30 Code CLB815From45yearoldvinesonasouthfacingslope.Amouthfulofredandblackcherrieswithasmokynote,ripetannins,roundandlong;reallyonformthisvintage.The2016follows.Now-2023

DG Faiveley, Mercurey, La Framboisière, 2016, 13%Bottle £24.95 Case £284.43 Code FAJ616Somewholebunchfermentationhereand20%newoakbarrels.“One of the most reliable wines in the Côte Chalonnaise…Appealing raspberry fruit, with quite a bit of oak influence, at this price level. Good focus, length and balance. What’s not to like? 90/100”,TimAtkinMW,Decanter,November2018.Now-2024

YD Jean Guiton, Savigny Les Beaune, 2015, 13%Bottle £25.50 Case £290.70 Code GUI215Agedinoakfor13months,20%new.Raspberryandatouchofsweetblackcherry,lightandsilky.Showingwellnow.“Fresh, sappy, aromatic and floral. Slightly bitter, oaky finish, but savoury and complex with good underlying concentration”,TimAtkinMW,Decanter,November2018.Now-2024

DG Faiveley, Blagny 1er Cru, Sous les Bois, 2014, 13% Bottle £28.50 Case £324.90 Code FAJ614BBlagnyisredwineproducedwithintheMeursaultappellationandoftenoffersgoodvalue.Attractivenoseofriperedfruits.Sweetcherriesbutalsoahintofblackfruit,crunchybutwithagoodstructure.Now-2025

G Huber-Verdereau, Monthélie, La Combe Danay, 2017, 13%Bottle £30.50 Case £347.70 Code HUB617Fromvinesplantedin1981.Lovelyredfruitedmouthfulwitharaspberryaccentandbackedbyripetannins.Gentleandelegant.“A really lovely representative of this appellation. Pure Monthelie. Very flirtatious and refreshing..Nicely firm structure but the fruit dominates completely. Really quite accessible already. Neat finish. 17/20”,JancisRobinsonMW,jancisrobinson.com,17thJanuary2019.2020-2024Limited stock

YD Jean Guiton, Savigny Les Beaune, 1er Cru, Les Hauts Jarrons, 2015, 14%Bottle £32.50 Case £370.50 Code GUI315Fromoldvinesfirstplanted60yearsagoonaneast-facingslopeclosetoBeaune;about25%newoak;andaltogetherabigstepuponthevillagewine:fleshy,energetic,withappealingfat-andsurprisinglength. Now-2025

YD Jean Guiton, Volnay, Les Petits Poisots, 2015, 13.5%Bottle £34.50 Case £393.30 Code GUI715Fromsoilswithahighproportionofclay,thisisalwaysrichandopulent,darkerfruitedwithblackcherry,compacttanninsandalongfreshfinish.Akeeper.Now-2025Limited stock

YD Jean Guiton, Beaune, 1er Cru, Les Sizies, 2015, 14%Bottle £35.00 Case £399.00 Code GUI515Magnums £72.50 Code GUI615 Very limited stockWithsplendidfruitconcentration,thisexpandsonthepalategenerously,almostflamboyantly.Bold,andyettohititspeak,withredfruitlingeringonthefinish.Now-2025

Côte de NuitsWealsostockothertopwines,including1erandGrandCrus,fromCathiard,FaiveleyandFourrierinverysmallquantities-doask.

DG Joseph Faiveley, Gevrey-Chambertin, Vieilles Vignes, 2015, 13%Bottle £43.50 Case £495.90 Code FAJ515Splendidripenessthisyear,withgreatdepthofblackandredcherryflavours.Intensebutalsoplentifulfreshness;andalovelyfinish. Now-2025

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DG Faiveley, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru, Les Porêts-Saint-Georges, 2014, 13% Bottle £52.50 Case £598.50 Code FAJ814FromthemidslopebetweenPremeauxandNuits,withtheoldestvinesdatingfrom1957.Redandblackcherryonthenoseandatouchgamey.Deliciousmouthfulofredblackcherries,verysuppleandwellbalanced,butthere’smasculinestructureandmineralitytoo.Now-2025

DG Faiveley, Gevrey-Chambertin, 1er Cru, Les Cazetiers, 2014, 13% Bottle £66.50 Case £758.10 Code FAJ714Thehigh,perfectlyexposedsiteofCazetiersistuckedinbetweenCombeauMoineandClosStJacques.Sweetandintensenose,allredfruited.Ripeandsucculentfruit,veryattractiveandforwardbutalsocomplex.Suchclassandfreshness.Now-2026

SE DG Fourrier, Morey-St.-Denis, Clos Solon, 2016, 13% Bottle £75.00 Case £855.00 Code FUR816Fromhalfanhectareof40yearoldvines,closetothecentreofthevillage.Thisalwaysshowsliftedandpurefruit,almostjelliedcherryandraspberry.Now-2025Very limited stock

SE DG Fourrier, Gevrey-Chambertin, Aux Echezeaux, 2016, 13% Bottle £80.00 Case £912.00 Code FUR216Asinglevineyardwine,fromvinesplantedin1928atthesouthernlimitofGevreyborderingMoreySt-Denis.Suchafriendlymid-palatefullof plump red fruit and a hint of spice on the finish.Now-2026Limited stock

SE DG Fourrier, Gevrey-Chambertin, Vieille Vigne, 2016, 13% Bottle £80.00 Case £912.00 Code FUR116Fromvinesplantedin1928tothenorthofthevillage.Densewithcherryandspice,plentyoffleshandageingpotentialbutanoverallimpressionof freshness. Long. Now-2026Very limited stock

BeaujolaisW Lagneau, Beaujolais-Villages, Cuvée Jeanine, 2017, 12.6%

Bottle £12.25 Case £139.65 Code LAG117JeanineLagneauisthewinemakingmother.Thisisfromancient(60-100yearold)vinesonsteepschistandgraniteslopesinQuincié-en-Beaujolais,oneofthebestterroirsforBeaujolais-Villages.Allblackcherryandblueberry,juicy,butwithsubstancetoofromtheoldvines.Socrisp,aliveandenergetic.Now-2021

W Lagneau, Regnié, Vieilles Vignes, Cuvée Gerard, 2017, 13.2%Bottle £13.50 Case £153.90 Code LAG317Gérardisthefather.Asever,thisisterrific,withadepthofcolourandintensityofbrambleandblackcherryflavoursrarelyseeninBeaujolaisatthisprice.Juicyandstimulating.Now-2023

YD La Chapelle des Bois, Fleurie, Grand Pré, France, 2017, 13% Bottle £13.95 Case £159.03 Code CHB117Magnum [2015 vintage] £28.50 Case (6 x 150.cl) £162.45 Code CHB915 Limited stockBrightcherrycolour.Roseandred-fruitedfragrances.Crunchycherryandberrymouthful,vivacious,withmorethanasmudgeofpalaterefreshingtannin,socouldaccompanyevenquiterichfood.Now-2022

W Lagneau, Côte de Brouilly, Vieilles Vignes, Cuvée Didier, 2017, 13.2%Bottle £14.50 Case £165.30 Code LAG417Namedafterthesonwhoistakingoverhere,stunningGamay:wonderfullyintensefruit,showingthesharpnessoffreshblackcurrants.Joyous,deepandsilky;andverylong.Now-2023

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AlsaceG Jean-Luc Meyer, Pinot Blanc, 2018, 13%

Bottle £12.95 Case £147.63 Code MEY118Fascinatingpinktinge(fromthepigmentationinsomePinotBlancgrapeskins)tothisperennial,organicfavourite:fruitybutalsointriguingnon-fruitflavours-briocheandsandalwood.Adeliciousaperitif,almostwhollydryinthislatestvintage.Now-2021

G Jean-Luc Meyer, Gewurztraminer, 2016, 13.5%Bottle £13.95 Case £159.03 Code MEY316 Aperfectbalancebetweenrose-petalaromatics,exoticfruitandspice.Fullbodiedandflavoursome(13gramsofresidualsugar),thisisgreatwithspicyfood.Now-2021

G Jean-Luc Meyer, Pinot Gris, 2018, 13% Bottle £14.50 Case £165.30 Code MEY218 Alittlericherthanusualinthisvintage:sandalwoodaromaprefacesalightlysavoury,texturedpalate.Off-dry,thismakesalovelyaperitif.Now-2021

G Jean-Luc Meyer, Gewurztraminer, Grand Cru Eichberg, 2017, 13.5%Bottle £18.95 Case £216.03 Code MEY517ThisGrandCruisalwaysopulent-withabout40gramsofresidualsugar-butalsodeliversremarkableconcentration,stonefruitandhintsofspiceandroses.Now-2023

GermanyWhite

Walt, Riesling, Pfalz, 2017, 11% SCBottle £10.50 Case £119.70 Code WAL117ThePfalzregionnearAlsaceisperhapsbetterknownfordryRiesling,butthisisinthetraditionalstyle,whichdeliversanappealingbalancebetweenrefreshingacidityandsomeresidualsugar(about20gramsalitrehere).Grapefruityzip.The2018followsshortlyatthesameprice.Now-2021

Villa Wolf, Dry Riesling, Pfalz, 2018, 12.5% SCBottle £10.75 Case £122.55 Code WOL118Notbonedry,butaverywell-madebottleofcrisp,grapefruityRiesling:perfect for shellfish. Now-2022

Villa Wolf, Gewurztraminer, Pfalz, 2018, 11.5% SCBottle £11.25 Case £128.25 Code WOL118Off-dry,atextbookexampleofthegrape,light,fragrantwithrosepetals,anddeliveringajuicyaccompanimenttospicyfood-thinkThai-styleseafood.Now-2022

DG Dr Loosen, Estate Riesling, Mosel, 2018, 8.5% SCBottle £11.75 Case £133.95 Code DRL118Loosen’sentrylevel,off-dryRieslingisabenchmarkMoselexample,showingclassicsweetnessandacidbalance.Ripelemonandgreenapple,fruityandrefreshing.Now-2023

YD Leitz, Eins-Zwei-Dry, Riesling Trocken, Rheingau, 2018, 12% SCBottle £14.95 Case £170.43 Code LEI418DryRieslingfromsuperstarJohannesLeitz’ssouth-facingvineyardsabovetheRhine.Refreshing,citricbutwithappealingappleandstonefruithintstoo.Well-crafted.Now-2021

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DG Dönnhoff, Riesling Qba, Nahe, 2013, 9.5% SCBottle £15.95 Case £181.83 Code DON613FromthetopNahegrower:elderflowerandpineapple,andwithaprettysweetnessunderpinningtheincipientpetrollyhints.Now-2021

DG Dr Loosen, Erdener Treppchen, Riesling Kabinett, Mosel, 2017, 8% SC Bottle £16.95 Case £193.23 Code DRL217From60yearoldungraftedvinesgrowingonthisbrutallysteep,redslatevineyard.Deliciousflavoursofelderflower,whitepeachandlemonsherbet.Withcorrectlowalcohol,refreshingacidityandacharming52gramsofresidualsugar,abottlecanvanishawfullyquickly.Now-2021

YD Leitz, Rudesheimer Magdalenenkreuz, Riesling Spätlese, 2017, 8% SCBottle £18.50 Case £210.90 Code LEI217Fromthiswell-sitedvineyardhighabovetheRhine,aclassicSpätlesewithgreatdepthofflavour:orchardfruits,lovelymid-palatesweetnessandaminerallycleanfinish.Now-2023Limited stock

DG Dönnhoff, Tonschiefer, Riesling Trocken, Nahe, 2018, 12.5% SCBottle £20.95 Case £238.83 Code DON518Tonschiefer=clayslate.FromlowyieldsintheLeistenbergandHanglagenvineyards,astunningdryRiesling:perfumedandpenetrating,withsomeheft.Now-2023

DG Dönnhoff, Oberhauser Leistenberg, Riesling Kabinett, Nahe, 2018, 9% SCBottle £20.95 Case £238.83 Code DON118Thiswineisalwayssofeatherlightandprecise,withscintillatingcitrusfruit.Now-2025

DG Dr Loosen, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Riesling Auslese, Mosel, 2011, 7% SC Bottle £33.50 Case £381.90 Code DRL711 Lostinacornerofthewarehouse,ajewel.Nottastedrecently,butshouldbepoised,full-flavouredanddrinkingperfectly.Now-2022Limited stock

AustriaWhite G Sepp Moser, Organic Grüner Veltliner Classic, Niederösterreich,

2017, 12.5% SC Bottle £11.95 Case £136.23 Code: SEP117Straightforwardexampleofthegrape:freshcitrustemperedbycharacteristicGrünervegetablehints.Now-2020

G Sepp Moser, Grüner Veltliner Von den Terrassen, Kremstal, 2017, 12.5%Bottle £13.95 Case £159.03 Code: SEP217BiodynamicallyfarmedandcertifiedGrüner:gentlytextured,withgreengageandgrapefruitflavoursplusasprinkleofwhitepepper.Verytruetothegrape.The2018follows.Now-2021

G Bründlmayer, Riesling Terrassen, Kamptal, 2018, 12.5% SCBottle £17.95 Case £204.63 Code: BRN118Fromorganicallyfarmed(andcertified)grapesonterracedvineyards,ayoungdryRieslingofgreatpurityandintensity.Stone-fruitedperfume;andthenamouthwatering,brightattackofcrispgrapefruit.Willkeep.Now-2022

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SloveniaWhiteG YD Pasji Rep, Zelen, Vipavska Dolina, 2017, 11.5%

Bottle £13.50 Case £153.90 Code PAS117ZelenusedtobethegrapeforthearistocracyintheVipavaValley-nowit’sjustgrowninafewpocketsthere.Thisisgivenlotsofleesstirring,malolacticfermentation,andathirdgoesintooldbarrels.It’smid-weight,peach-fruited,creamy,withnotesofsourdoughandherbs.“Smart label. Smells of gingerbread men! Lots of excitement and some fine tannins. Interesting … low alcohol too. 16/20”,JancisRobinsonMWon jancisrobinson.com,5thNovember2018.The2018followsintheautumn.Now-2020

OP Zanut, Rebula, Goriska Brda, 2017, 12.5% Bottle £15.95 Case £181.83 Code ZAN117RebulaistheSloveniannamefortheItalianRibollaGiallagrape.Thiswinegainscolour,textureandintensityfrom12hoursskincontact:it’slightgold,well-weighted,dry,concentrated,andlightlysavoury.Surprisinglyfull-bodied,it’sawinetodrinkwithfood.Now-2021

OP Zanut, Zakaj, Goriska Brda, 2016, 13.5% Bottle £16.50 Case £188.10 Code ZAN216Zakaj(pronouncedZakay),translatedfromSlovenian,means“why”.ThegrapeiswhatusedtobecalledTocaiFriulano(anamenotpermittedsinceHungaryjoinedtheEU),nowknownasFriulanoorSauvignonasse,originallyaBordeauxvariety.Reallyprettynose,redolentoflimeblossom.Midweight,thisdeliversbothdiversefruitflavours,peachandtangerine,alongsidesubtlehintsofrosewaterandwhiteflowers.Abrilliant,complexwhite.Now-2021

G YD Pasji Rep, Jebatschin White, Vipavska Dolina, 2017, 13%Bottle £19.50 Case £222.30 Code PAS317Alightlyoakedblendbasedon50%Malvasiawith30%Rebula,10%ofZelenand10%others.Intensestonefruit,accentedbysubtlegrainandherbalnotes;weighty,roundedandenergetic.Now-2021Arriving in the autumn

OP Zanut, Sauvignon, Goriska Brda, 2016, 13.5% Bottle £20.50 Case £233.70 Code ZAN416Thispale,unoakedexample,fromtheestate’shighestvineyards,hastheintensityoftheverybestSauvignonsfromanywhereintheworld. Soopenandexpressive-trueSBfreshness,butwithexotichintsoftangerineandmango.Richandlong.Now-2022

OP Zanut, Jama, Goriska Brda, 2012, 15% Bottle £27.95 Case £318.63 Code ZAN515AsinglevineyardwinefromFriulano,onlyproducedinthebestvintages-andjust930bottlesin2012.Verylatepicked,thegrapeswerethenlefttofermentontheirskinsfortwentydays.Deepyellowtone,andsatisfyingdensityandcomplexity.Floral(blossom),fruity(exoticfruits,driedfruitandSevilleoranges)andspiceflavoursareallpresent;andthewineishugelyaromatic,powerfulandstructured,withanipoftanninfromtheskins.Now-2021Limited stock

RedG YD Pasji Rep, Jebatschin Red, Vipavska Dolina, 2016, 14%

Bottle £19.95 Case £227.43 Code PAS616Merlotdominated,withabout15%CabernetFrancandalittleBarbera,well-oakedinamixofnewandoldbarrels,abeautifullyripeandflamboyantwine,deliveringpolishedberriedfruitwithvanilla:akintoaverysmartrightbankBordeaux-likeatopLalandedePomerolforexample.Now-2022

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G YD Pasji Rep, Pinot Noir, Vipavska Dolina, 2016, 14%Bottle £20.95 Case £238.83 Code PAS816Brightraspberries,veryripeandfleshy,concentrated,withaproperspinetoo.VeryhighqualityPinot.“Vipava’s breezy climate suits Pinot Noir. Samo Premrn has recently taken over from his father and focusing on elegance in his wines. This refined version shows youthful raspberry fruit, gentle tannins and good length”,CarolineGilby,MW,BalkanReds,Decanter,February2019.Now-2022

ItalyWhite

Ca’ di Ponti, Grillo, Sicilia, 2018, 13% SC Bottle £6.75 Case £76.95 Code PON118WidelyplantedinSicily,GrilloretainsfreshnessandlowishalcoholintheMediterraneanheat.Understatedmelonsandpears,subtlyalmondy,someweightandbite.Now-2020

Araldica, Piemonte Cortese, 2018, 12% SCBottle £7.50 Case £85.50 Code ARA718CorteseisperhapsthebestknownwhitegrapeofPiemonte.Pine-scented,yetwithanexoticallyflavouredpalateoftropicalfruitandherbyVermouth-likehints.Now-2020

Bellamico, IGT Falanghina Beneventano, 2018, 12%Bottle £8.75 Case £99.75 Code BEM118Namedafterthetown,Benevento,ineasternCampania.WinefromtheFalanghinagrapeismid-weight,withhintsofstonefruitandlime.Ausefulall-rounder.Now-2020

G YD Tenuta Casali, Bassamarea Bianco, Bianco Rubicone, 2018, 12%Bottle £9.95 Case £113.43 TEN118ThispureTrebbianoshowsthesimplevirtuesofthegrape-citrusandpeachflavours,nicelyrounded,withahintofwhitepepper.Honest,refreshingandtasty.Now-2020

YD Corte Mainente, Cengelle, Soave, 2018, 12.5%Bottle £10.95 Case £124.83 Code MAI118From90%Garganega(with10%TrebbianodiSoave)oncalcareoussoils,thisdisplaysanenticingperfumeofwhiteflowersandgreengages.Overtlyfruity-greenplumswithstonefruithints-andwell-rounded,thisoffersaripeandfriendlyglass,lovelytodrinkonitsownorwithawiderangeoflightdishes.“Packed full of flavour.. The first thing that hits you is pungent greengage and peach, white flowers in the background”,WillLyons,TheSunday Times magazine,August18th2019.Now-2020

La Battistina, Gavi, 2018, 12.5% SC Bottle £11.50 Case £131.10 Code BAT618FromtheCortesegrape;alwayslively,light,freshandfruity,showingpineappleandgrapefruit.Now-2020

G YD Tenuta Casali, Cavaliere Bianco, Colli Romagna Centrale, 2017, 13.5%Bottle £11.95 Case £136.23 Code TEN317Namedafterthevineyardwhichwasplantedin1985,thisis100%Trebbiano(Romagnolo)givenaboutsixmonthsonitslees.Palegold.Rich,full-flavoured-pearsandlime-withahintofspice.Dryandlightlysavoury.Now-2020

OP Michele Taliano Sernì, Roero Arneis, 2017, 13.5%Bottle £12.75 Case £145.35 Code TAN617ArneisisanancientwhitegrapeinPiedmont,aspecialityoftheRoero.Appealingscent-floralandpinewoods;andthenaripe,roundedpalate,redolentoflime,creamandherbs.Now-2020

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G YD Tenuta Santa Seraffa, Gavi del Comune di Gavi, 2018, 12.5%Bottle £12.95 Case £147.63 Code SER118Fromahistoricestate,thispureCorteseisstrong:displayingaveryopenfloralandcitrusperfume;andthenarefreshing,lemonymouthful.Verygoodlengthforawineinthisidiom.Now-2020

YD Corte Mainente, Tovo al Pigno, Soave Classico, 2018, 12.5%Bottle £13.50 Case £153.90 Code MAI318100%GarganegagrownonredandblackvolcanicsoilsinasinglevineyardinPigno,knownasoneofthebestterroirsinthemiddleofthehillyClassicozone.Well-textured,intense,vividandfresh,withhintsofalmondandwhitepepperonthefinish.“The palate is crisp, precise with a lively mineral edge…the wine builds to a terrific citrus and almond finish”,PeterDeaninThe Buyer,10thMay2019.Now-2021

G Il Palagione, Hydra, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, 2018, 13%Bottle £13.50 Case £153.90 Code PAL618ThisstimulatingVernacciaissuperbinthisvintage:anenticinglyherbalscentwithhintsofsageandmint;andthenterrifictodrink,bothroundedandzippy.Lotsofintensityandenergy-greenfruitandmelonwithalongstonyfinish.Keepswelltoo.Now-2021

G YD Tenuta Casali, Valleripa, Albana Secco, Romagna, 2017, 14%Bottle £14.95 Case £170.43 Code TEN417Albana,alocalgrape,givenabout18hoursskincontact,givinganenticingstronggoldenhue,aromasofhoneyanddriedappleskin;andafull-flavoured,verylightlytannicpalateencompassingyellowplums,driedgrapesandahintoforanges.Complex,dry,savouryandpenetrating.Now-2021

YD Corte Mainente, Netrroir, Soave, 2017, 14%Bottle £15.50 Case £176.70 Code MAI417FromaselectionofDavide’sbestgrapesacrossallhissites,soaSoaveratherthanaSoaveClassico.Pickedlateforfullmaturity,leftonitsfineleesforayeartodevelopcomplexity,it’sripeandconcentrated,withsuchintensityofstonefruitthatittastesalmostlikeViognier,anditalsoevincesripemelonnotes.Powerfulandlightlysavoury.Now-2021

G Fiorano, Donna Orgilla, Offida Pecorino, 2017, 13%Bottle £15.95 Case £181.83 Code FIO617OffidaPecorinoisaDOCGforwinesfromPecorino,anancientgrapeofthesouthernMarche,inthiscommuneofAscoliPiceno.Fromorganicallyfarmedgrapes,acreamybutincisivemouthfuloffreshpearsandlimewithhintsoffennelandmenthol.Excellentdepth-fromalittleskincontactandsixmonthsageingonthelees.Now-2020Limited stock

G Il Palagione, Ori, Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva, 2017, 13.5%Bottle £17.95 Case £204.63 Code PAL817VernacciaRiservaisfromdeclaredvineyardsandhastobeagedinbarrel,herehalfinnewbarrelsandhalffirstfill:thebarrelsgivevolumeandcreaminess.Lovelysilkytexture;andplentifulgreengageandapricotflavours.Withatangoflimeandalmondsonthefinish,thisisintenseandimpressive.Now-2022

Red - Sicily and Southern Italy

Ca’ di Ponti, Nero d’Avola, IGT Terre Siciliane, 2017, 14% SC Bottle £6.75 Case £76.95 Code PON617Bramblyfruit.Honest,mildlyrusticandcharacterful,betterwithfood.Now-2021

Conviviale, Primitivo, IGT Salento, 2017, 14% SC Bottle £8.50 Case £96.90 Code CNV117GutsygrapeofCroatianorigin(akaTribidrag),geneticallyidenticaltoZinfandel.Bittersweetblackfruit,generous,punchyandbold.Now-2020

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Vezzani, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, 2017, 12.5%Bottle £8.50 Case £96.90 Code ROD617Soliddeepgarnet.Ripeandfleshywithplentyofsubstance.Spicedraspberriesandplums.Goodfreshfinish.Perfectpastawine.Now-2020

Rocca, Nero di Troia, IGT Puglia, 2017, 14%Bottle £9.75 Case £111.15 Code ROD417TheNerodiTroiagrapeisaPuglianspeciality,heregivensomeageinginbarrel.Cherry-scented;fleshyred-fruitedheartwithalittlespice,nicelyexpansive.Now-2021

Rocca, Negroamaro, Salento, 2017, 13.5%Bottle £9.95 Case £113.43 Code ROD217Well-madeexampleofthismasculinesoutherngrape,heartywithsomestructurebutalsoreadytodrink.Deep,andlightlyhazy.Livelycookedstrawberryandblackcherrycore.Crowd-pleaser.Now-2020

Filadoro, Aglianico, Irpinia DOC, 2012, 13%Bottle £13.25 Case £151.05 Code FIM612100%Aglianico,unoaked.Agutsy,autumnalwine,texturedandevincingplentyofripetannins,withsavourynotesofleatherandgamearoundablackcurrantandblackberrycore.Now-2020

Red - Tuscany

Talosa, Chianti Colli Senesi, 2018, 13.5%Bottle £11.75 Case £133.95 Code TAK318The2016vintageoftheirgreatvalueChiantiColliSenesiwaspraisedbyJancisRobinson,MWintheFinancial TimeslastDecember.FromtheyoungervinesintheirMontepulcianovineyards,thisis85%Sangiovesewith15%mixedbetweenMerlotandlocalCanaioloandMammolo.Juicyandspicymouthfulofredcherryandblueberry;acharmingSangiovese,showingsomepleasingfatandabright,fruityfinish.Now-2020

G Il Palagione, Caelum, Chianti Colli Senesi, 2017, 14%Bottle £13.50 Case £153.90 Code PAL117100%Sangioveseagedinolderbarrels,thisisalwaysaconcentrated,powerfulexample.Perfumeofsweetoakandcherries-andthenawarming,completeandspicygushofblackcherriesandplums.Ripeandchunky.Now-2020

Talosa, Rosso di Montepulciano, 2016, 13.5%Bottle £13.95 Case £159.03 Code TAK116Sangiovese,with15%Merlot,CanaioloandMammolo,inoldbarrels:abigandyouthfulredfromatopTuscanvintage,offeringclassicSangiovesesourcherryandberryflavours;andtherearegoodtanninstheretoo,coveredbythelushfruit.Attractivelyfatonthepalate,itoffersexcellentconcentrationforaRossodiMontepulcianoandhasthestuffingtokeepwell.Now-2023

G W Col di Lamo, Rosso di Montalcino, 2015, 13.5%Bottle £18.95 Case £216.03 Code CDL115100%Sangiovese,agedinoldvats,withevenmorepunchthanusual:first,anopenperfumewithcigarboxandcinnamon;thenalovelycookedstrawberryandclovemouthful,withalittlepepperyspiceandpropertannicsupport.Definitivemini-Brunello.“Some nuanced ruby colour. Light and rather delicate and flirtatious with some almost Nebbiolo-like tarriness on the end. Really good wine. Nicely balanced with some evolution. 16.5/20”,JancisRobinson,MW,jancisrobinson.com,5thNovember2018.Now-2022

G Il Palagione, Antajr, IGT Toscana, 2011, 14%Bottle £19.50 Case £222.30 PAL41170%Sangiovesewith15%ofeachofCabernetSauvignonandMerlot,intolotsofnewFrenchbarriques.Surprisinglyyouthful,showy,intenseandoaky,withabittersweet,cassisheart.Now-2022Limited stock

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Talosa, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, 2015, 14% Bottle £19.50 Case £222.60 Code TAK21590%Sangioveseand10%Merlotgiventwoyearsinoak,thefirstin500l,new,firstfillandsecond;andthesecondyearinlargevats.Sumptuousinthisvintage,fleshy,excitinglyaromatic,expansive,bigandspicy,withplentyofripetannins:“noble”indeed.Now-2025

Talosa, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva, 2013, 14.5% Bottle £25.50 Case £290.70 Code TAK613100%Sangiovese.2013wasacoolvintage,sothisisfromgrapespickedinlateOctober.Thiscombinesplentyofpowerwithsplendidaromatics-allcookedcherries,asianspiceandsustainingtannins.Now-2023

G W Col di Lamo, Brunello di Montalcino, 2013, 14%Bottle £35.50 Case £426.00 Code CDL313Power,andunderlyingstructure,butveryelegantthisvintage.Svelteredfruit,subtlyspicedwithcinnamon.Buildsbeautifullyonthepalate:therealdeal.Now-2024

Red - Emilia Romagna and the MarcheG YD Tenuta Casali, Bassamarea Rosso, Sangiovese Rubicone,

2018, 12.5%Bottle £9.95 Case £113.43 TEN618Abright,young,countrywine-vividpurple,freshcherryperfume,allcherries and strawberries with a little fat.

G Fiorano, Sangiovese, IGT Marche, 2017, 13%Bottle £12.95 Case £147.63 Code FIO117ThelatestvintageofthisSangioveseisasdelightfulasever,appealingtoallwhoenjoyjuicyreds.Asever,brightredcherriestothefore,ripe,perfumedandsappy.Pureandsupple;afast-disappearingbottle.Perfectwith salume.Now-2020

G YD Tenuta Casali, Baruccia, Sangiovese San Vicinio, 2016, 14%Bottle £14.50 Case £165.30 TEN816SangiovesefromEmilia-Romagnagivensixmonthsinlarge,oldSlavonianoakvats,areallyappealing,exuberantwine:sharplyblack-fruited,withnotesofcherryliqueurandblackolive,it’sbroad,fleshy,roundedandlong.Withalittlegrip,it’sveryfoodfriendly.Now-2023

G Fiorano, Terre di Giobbe, Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC, 2016, 13.5%Bottle £15.50 Case £176.70 Code FIO31680%Montepulcianoand20%Sangiovese,agedinoldFrenchoakbarrels.Alwaysabigwine,concentratedandrobust,butwithabrightcutofblackberryandblackcurrantstoo.Now-2022

Red - Veneto and Piedmont

Begali, Valpolicella Classico, 2017, 12.5%Bottle £12.50 Case £142.50 Code BEF1172/3Corvinaand1/3Rondinella,offeringaprettyandsappymouthfulofbucketsofredcherries.Moreconcentratedthanusual,withatwistofcherrystembitterness.Now-2021

OP Michele Taliano, Barbera d’Alba, A Bon Rendre, 2017, 13%Bottle £12.95 Case £147.63 Code TAN117About1/3ofthewineisagedinoldvats.Thisiscraftedinasupple,easy-drinkingstyle,withforwardandprettyraspberryandcurrantyfruit,creamy,withjustanudgeoftannin.Acrowd-pleaser.Now-2021

OP Michele Taliano, Blagheur, Nebbiolo d’Alba, 2016, 14%Bottle £14.95 Case £170.43 Code TAN316Adelicious,forwardNebbiolo,justroundedbyayearofageinginamixofoldoak.Softpaleandtransparenttone;prettystrawberryscent;andthesamejuicyandbrightredfruitdominatesthepalate,fragrantandsilky.Thisisbrightandclassy.Now-2022

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Begali, Valpolicella Ripasso, La Cengia, Italy, 2016, 14%Bottle £14.95 Case £170.43 Code BEF2162/3Corvinaand1/3Rondinella,craftedintheRipassostylebywhichthewineisleftontheskinsofthedesiccatedgrapesusedaftertheproductionofAmaroneforabout10-12daystopromoteasecondfermentation,givingenhancedtextureandalcohol.Againsuperb,notraisinybutenticinglybittersweet,dancingwithblackcherryandbramblyflavours,elegantandlong.Now-2023

OP DG Boasso, Grappoli, Langhe Rosso, 2015, 13.5%Bottle £17.95 Case £204.63 Code BOA215About50%Nebbiolo,40%Barberaand10%Dolcetto,allgrownaroundSerralunga,givenayearinoldvats.Delightfullywinning,withthejuicinessoftheDolcettoandripenessoftheBarberasofteningthemoreaustereNebbiolo:cherryflavours,withasuggestionofcherryliqueur.Balanced,silky,wine,refinedyetwithgoodsupportingstructure.Now-2022

OP Michele Taliano, Roche dra Bossora, Roero Riserva, 2012, 14.5%Bottle £19.95 Case £227.43 Code TAN212Magnum £42.50 Case (6 x 150cl.) £242.25 Code TAN212MNamedafterlargeravineswhichscoretheRoerohills.Thiswinewaslaudedbyboththe2017GamberoRossoVini d’Italiaandthe2017Slow Wineguide.RedfruitwithblackcurrantnotesoveraclassicNebbiolotannicstructure,givingafinegrainedtexture.Veryaromatic-lendingdramaticlength-withhintsofleather,pepperandliquorice.Thishasgreatkeepingpotential.Now-2025

Begali, Tigiolo, IGT Veronese, 2014, 14.5%Bottle £22.50 Case £256.50 Code BEF31445%CabernetSauvignonandCorvinawith5%ofMerlotandRondinella,madeusingsomedriedgrapes.CaliforniaCabmeetsAmarone-pure,intenselyblack-fruited,withthebittersweetbiteofsharpblackcurrants.Intriguinglydifferent.Now-2025

OP Michele Taliano, Ad Altiora, Barberesco, 2013, 14.5%Bottle £25.95 Case £295.83 Code TAN513AdAltioraimpliesaiminghigher.Thisisfrom100%NebbiologrowninthecalcareousBrisMontersinovineyard.Open,gorgeousperfume-floralandred-fruited.Powerfulwine,displayingamixoffreshandcookedredfruitswithtobacconotesoverafirmstructure.Now-2024

OP DG Boasso, Barolo, Serralunga d’Alba, 2012, 14%Bottle £30.50 Case £347.70 Code BOA312FromseveralsitesinthecommuneofSerralunga,thisoffersadelightfullyopenperfumeofraspberriesandroses,andaplush,concentratedbutsveltepalateofstrawberriesunderpinnedbycrunchyacidityandgoodtannins.Textbookexample,vitalandwithalongfinish.Now-2025

Begali, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, 2014, 16%Bottle £32.50 Case £370.50 Code BEF414Veryripeandconcentrated,withblackcurrantflavourtingedwithdarkchocolate.Superfreshfinish.Amaroneisawonderfulwinetosipwithhardcheese(forexampleagedCheddar)attheendofameal,ratherlikeport-butinVeronatheywillserveacarafeofAmaronewithasteakorvenisonandit’shugelysuccessful.Now-2023

OP DG Boasso, Barolo Gabutti, 2013, 14% Bottle £36.50 Case £416.10 Code BOA413FromtheGabuttivineyardbelowthecellar,aonehectare,south-eastfacingsiteoncalcareousmarlatabout330mofaltitude.From100%Nebbiolo,thisispartagedintraditionallargeSlavonianoakvats,withaproportioninsmallerFrenchoakbarrels.Gorgeousstrawberryandcherrycore,fleshy,richandsubstantial.Plentyofstructurebutthatlusciousfruitshinesthrough.Savouryandliquoricenotesdancearound.Exoticwine.TopTre Bicchieri rating in the 2018 Gambero Rosso guide. Now-2028

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Begali, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Monte Ca’Bianca, Italy, 2013, 16%Bottle £49.50 Case £564.30 Code BEF513FromablendofCorvina,CorvinoneandRondinella,allgrowninthesingleMonteCa’Biancavineyard,andallagedinFrenchbarriques,1/3new.Thishastheairofaveryfinewine-surprisinglylikeagrandBordeaux:smartoak,superbaromatics;andintenseblackfruitcutbyfineaciditydancingaround.Now-2029

IberiaWhite

Vila Nova, Vinho Verde, Portugal, 2018, 11.5% SCBottle £8.95 Case £102.03 Code VIL118Loureiro,AvessoandArinto,fromvineyardsinthenorthofPortugalfacingtheAtlantic.Zingilyfreshandcitrussy,anoldfashionedpleasure.Now-2020

Consentido, Macabeo, Yecla, 2018, 12% Bottle £9.25 Case £105.45 Code CON118MacabeoisthesamegrapeasViura,theprincipalingredientinmostwhiteRioja.Open,stone-fruitedscent;excitinglyripeandweightymid-palateofwhitepeachandfreshgrapes,andadry,savouryandstoneyfinish.Terrificattheprice,andacoollabeltoo.Now-2020

Las Colinas del Ebro, Garnacha Blanca, Terra Alta, 2018, 14%Bottle £9.50 Case £108.30 Code CDE718100%whiteGrenachefromclay/limestonevineyardsabout500metresup(TerraAlta=highlands)inCatalonia.Agoodall-rounder,showinggrapefruitscentedwithherbs-rosemaryandbayleaf-withattractivetextureandadistinct,lightlyalmondyfinish.Now-2020

K-Naia, Rueda, 2018, 13%Bottle £10.95 Case £124.83 Code KNA11885%Verdejowith15%SauvignonBlanc-deliveringplentyofbrightandcrispfruitwithanorangepeeltwist.Butitalsoshowsthatsavoury,dryedgewhichmakesRuedaVerdejosoattractive.Now-2020

Viña Leiriña, Ribeiro Blanco, 2018, 11.5%Bottle £12.50 Case £142.50 Code LEJ118Themaritime-influencedvineyardsofRibeirolieinlandfromVigoinGalicia.Thisisasuper-fresh,unoakedblendofTreixadura,PalominoandTorrontés;sappy,tangerineandstonefruitaccented,lightlysalineandincisivelyrefreshing.Now-2020

OP Aba de Trasumia, Albariño, Rías Baixas, 2018, 13% Bottle £13.50 Case £153.90 Code TRA118AlbariñoisthebestknowngrapeandwineofGalicia.ThiscomesfromViñaMoraima,atinyco-operativenearPontevedra.It’slovelyinthelatestvintage,deliveringadeliciouslyopenpalateofapricotandripecitrustingedwithfloral(lavender?)notesandasalinehint.Albariñomakesasuperbmatchtoanyseafood,butanenticingaperitiftoo.Now-2020

Nestares Eguizabal, Rioja, A Veredas, Spain, 2016, 13.5%Bottle £15.95 Case £181.83 Code NES616BarrelfermentedandleesagedSauvignonBlancandChardonnay,amodern-styleandfull-flavouredwhiteRioja,well-textured,andredolentoforchardfruitandherbs.Growsandexpandsonthepalateimpressively-agoodfoilforanywhitemeat,evenrichlysauced.Now-2020

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SpainRed - Tempranillo from Rioja and Ribera del DueroVega del Rayo, Rioja, Vendimia Seleccionada, 2016, 13%Bottle £9.50 Case £108.30 Code VEG216About95%Tempranilloand5%Mazuelo,acheerful,oaked(AmericanandRussian)Rioja.Clean,raspberry,redandblackcherrycharacter,withjustasubtlenoteofsweetoak.Now-2020

Segares, Rioja Tempranillo, 2016, 13.5%Bottle £9.95 Case £113.43 Code NES116Unoakedexampleofthejovenstylefrom30+yearoldvineswhichdeliverexcellentconcentration.Veryripe,pulpyandstrawberryish,softandjuicy;asimplepleasure,andhugelypopular.Now-2020

El Lagar de Isilla, Ribera Del Duero, Roble, 2018, 14% Bottle £12.95 Case £147.63 Code LAH118Magnum [2015 vintage] £27.50 Case (6 x 150cl.) £156.75 Code LAH915Abest-sellerhere,95%Tempranillowith5%CabernetSauvignon,givenprecisely122days(itsayssoonthelabel)inFrenchandAmericanoakbarrels.Aboldandrobustglassfullofcranberry,redcurrantandbriaryfruit,leavenedbyfreshacidity;andadry,satisfyingfinishwithabalsamicnote.Now-2022

Segares, Rioja Crianza, 2012, 13.5% Bottle £13.95 Case £159.03 Code NES312Magnum [2011 vintage] £28.50 Case (6 x 150cl.) £162.45 Code NES911ExcellentpureTempranilloRioja,allcookedstrawberries,vanillaandspice,attractivelymellowanddrinkingverywell.Now-2021

El Lagar de Isilla, Ribera del Duero, Crianza, 2016, 15% Bottle £18.25 Case £208.05 Code LAH41692%Tempranillofrom50-70yearoldvines,withCabernetandMerlot,givenfourteenmonthsinFrenchoak.Showyandextrovert,showingintenseblackfruit,darkchocolate,andafresh,currantybite.Now-2023

Segares, Rioja Reserva, Spain, 2008, 14% Bottle £19.50 Case £222.30 Code NES408TheReservagoesinto40%newFrenchbarrels,60%inolderAmericanoak.It’swonderfultohavesomereallymatureRiojaathand.Veryintense,allripeandperfumedredandblackfruitwithcomplexnotesoftoast,nutmeg,cloveandsealingwax.Now-2021

El Lagar de Isilla, Ribera Del Duero, Reserva, 2014, 15% Bottle £24.95 Case £284.43 Code LAH314100%Tempranillo,includingsomeparcels80-90yearsold;inFrenchbarrelsfor18months.Pure,liftedredfruitperfumeonsmartoak.Stillveryyouthful-butimmediatelyapproachable-showingsvelteblackcurrantfruit.Powerful,withabackingofsmoothtannins,andallinbalance:alongkeeper.Now-2025

Red - Rest of Spain Bajel Pirata, Monastrell, Alicante, 2018, 12% SCBottle £7.25 Case £82.65 Code PIR118Asimple,smooth,easy-drinkingquaffer,strawberry-fruited,withalittlesubstanceandahintofmeatiness.Now-2020

Borsao, Garnacha, Campo de Borja, 2018, 13.5% SC Bottle £7.25 Case £82.65 Code BOR318BodegasBorsaoisabigco-operative,marketingwinesfromover600growerswhoselandundulatesacrosstheMoncayohills.Garnacha(Grenache),theworkhorsegrapeofthesouthofFrance,isdominant,occupyingsome70%ofplantings.Notacomplicatedwine:upfront,liftedinstylewithopenraspberryandcherrypalate-ripelyenjoyable,andsoftenoughtoenjoyonitsown.Now-2020

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G Finca La Solana, Monastrell (Organic & Vegan), Jumilla, 2018, 14% Bottle £9.75 Case £111.15 Code LUZ118ThisandthenextwinearemadebyBodegasLuzoninJumilla.Thisunoaked,organicredissobright,juicyandwinning,strawberryflavouredbutnotintheleastsweet,vividandlightlysavoury,withlotsofenergy.Terrific.Now-2021

Finca La Solana, Monastrell, Seleccion Especial, 2018, 14%Bottle £10.50 Case £119.70 Code LUZ317Monastrellgivenaboutfourmonthsinoldbarrels,mainlyAmerican,givingdistinctivelySpanishoakaccentsofcoconut,milkchocolateandcoffeeoverripe,jelliedblackberryandblackcurrantfruit.Wow-deliversalotofpunchattheprice.Now-2021

Viña Leiriña, Mencía, Ribeiro, 2018, 11%Bottle £12.50 Case £142.50 Code LEJ618AlightandcrunchyunoakedAtlanticred,TheMencíagrapeisherealmostBeaujolais-like,vibrantpurple,smellingofblueberries,andexhibitingablueberryandredcurrantbite.Tangilyrefreshing.Now-2021

W Tierra Fuerte, Graciano, Méntrida, 2015, 14%Bottle £13.95 Case £159.03 Code TIE115Graciano,ahighqualitygrapeusuallyfoundblendedinRioja,grownongraniticsoilsinMentridaintheprovinceofToledo,givenaboutayearin90%French(and10%American)barrels.Generousperfumeofberriesandcigarbox.Withcookedstrawberryandblueberryflavours,pluslotsofheartandtannintokeepitgoing,thisisasurprisinglyclassicSpanishred.Now-2023

G L’Olivera, Naltres, Costers del Segre, 2013, 15% Bottle £15.50 Case £176.70 Code OLI813FromorganicallygrownCabernetSauvignon,Grenache,TrepatandTourigaNacional,lightlyoaked.Gushofraspberriesandblackberries,veryripeandbright,enlivenedbyblackpepper,vanillaandliquorice.Potentbutsmooth-surprisinglyBordeaux-like.Now-2021 Limited stock

SE Finca Tobella, Negre, Priorat, 2018, 14.5%Bottle £16.95 Case £193.23 Code TOB118FromarecentlyfoundedestateinPrioratinCatalonia,agreatSpanishterroir,onsteephillsidesofslateandmicasoils.Syrah,CabernetSauvignon,GrenacheandCarignan,with40%agedinnewFrenchbarrels:verydeeplycoloured;overtlyflavouredbythebarrels,withexpensive,clean,cedaryaccents,overplushblackfruit;polishedandsmart,concentrated,butwithexcellentfreshnessandliquoricehints.Alsoveryyouthful,sodecant.Now-2023

Los Colmillos, Toro, 2011, 15.5% Bottle £19.50 Case £222.30 Code COL111Fromavineyardplantedin1870,100%TintadeTorofromZamora,agedinnewFrenchoak,thisisanextraordinarywine,hugelypowerful-thebestcomparisonisanAmarone-withdarkandspicy,figgyfruit.Greatmass,tannic,andverylong.Now-2020Very limited stock

South AfricaWhite - Single Varieties

Cape Heights, Chenin Blanc, Western Cape, 2018, 12.5% SCBottle £6.95 Case £79.23 Code CAH118Bright,citrusandgreenfruit,withattractiveconcentrationforawineatthislevel.Now-2020

False Bay, Chenin Blanc, Coastal Region, 2018, 13% SCBottle £7.95 Case £90.63 Code FAB118Fromdry-farmed,bushvines,slowlyfermentedusingonlywildyeasts,thisisrichlytexturedforawineatthisprice,weighty,offeringagenerous,well-flavouredheartofpeachandpineapple.Now-2020

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OP Great Expectations Chardonnay, Robertson, 2018, 13.5% SCBottle £9.50 Case £108.30 Code GDV118FromtheGoedverwachtestate,verylightlyoaked,gentlycreamy,withlimeandmelonflavoursandavanillahint,thisisaverycorrect,easy-quaffing,generousChardonnay.Now-2020

SE Cape Atlantic, Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape, 2018, 12.5% SCBottle £9.95 Case £113.43 Code CED618FromtheyoungSauvignonparcelsathigh-altitudeCederberg,plussomefruitfromcoolElim,thisiscrispandprecise,showinggooseberrySauvignonfruitandgrassinesswithamineralbite.Now-2020

OP Doring Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape, 2017, 14.5% SCBottle £11.50 Case £131.10 Code FRY317DoringBayisthesecondline(withanartfultincanlabel,anodtothewinery’slocationinsideaformercanningfactory)ofFryer’sCove.Anintense,green-fruitedandzippyexample,basedontheircoolcoastalfruit,punchyandherbaceous.Plentyofconcentrationandweight.The2019vintagefollowsat£11.75.Now-2020

SE Cederberg, Bukettraube, Cederberg, 2018, 12.5% SCBottle £12.50 Case £142.50 Code CED318Bukettraube,a19thcenturyGermancrossbetweenSilvanerandtheobscureSchivaGrossa,isbarelygrownoutsideSouthAfrica,buthandledwellitmakesadeliciousmediumdrywine,perfectwell-chilledasanaperitif,withliverpâtéorThai-styleseafood.Sweetorangeattack,Muscat-likegrapiness,butwithacrisp,ironyspine.Now-2021

DG Badenhorst Family Wines, Secateurs Chenin Blanc, Swartland, 2018, 13% SCBottle £12.50 Case £142.50 Code BAD118Anoldfavouritehere:sunnilyexoticfruit-tangerinesandlime-withahintofhoney.“The fruit is pristine with discreet pineapple husk, lemon balm and mint notes embedded in the lightly honeyed theme. It is long and vibrant but also crunchy and sour. It can tackle a good plate of grub or just be left to its own devices as a pre-dinner charmer. I love it!”, MatthewJukes, Money Week. Now-2020

SE Cederberg, Chenin Blanc, Cederberg, 2018, 13% SC Bottle £12.95 Case £147.63 Code CED118Fromthehighestvineyardsinthecape,mountain-freshentryofcrisppineapple,limeandwhitepeach-andfinishesdryandmineral.Now-2020

OP Fryer’s Cove, Sauvignon Blanc, Bamboes Bay, 2016, 13.5% SCBottle £14.50 Case £165.30 Code FRY116Fromanisolatedvineyardoncalcareoussoils,nexttothecoolAtlanticnearStrandfontein,aremarkablyintenseandageworthySB,aCapePouilly-Fumé:gooseberry,limeandpassion-fruit,checkedbycrispminerality.The2017follows.Now-2020

SE Blankbottle, Moment of Silence, Wellington, 2017, 14% Bottle £16.95 Case £193.23 Code BBO117CheninBlancfromfourdifferentsites,plusGrenacheBlancandViognier,barrel-fermentedandagedontheleesforayear.Bold,full-flavouredandconcentrated,intenselystone-fruitedwithcreamandnuts.Now-2021

W Des Dieux, Chardonnay, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, 2015, 14%Bottle £17.95 Case £204.63 Code DDD115Afull-flavoured,perfectly-ready-to-drink,barrel-fermentedandaged(about30%newoak)Chardonnayofconcentrationandlength,fromwell-sited,family-ownedvineyardsatthetopofthevalley,renownedasasweetspotforChardonnayandPinotNoir. Now-2021

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SE Cederberg, V Generations Chenin Blanc, 2016, 14%Bottle £23.95 Case 273.03 Code CED516Justnine barrelsthisvintageoftheestate’stopChenin-alwaysoneofthebestintheCape,attestedbythisvintagebeingaPlatter five star winnerandaStandardBankTop10Chenin.Concentrated,quiteoaky(1/3newbarrels),butdeliveringbroadflavoursofstonefruit(inpartfromadollopofViognier),nuts;andplentyofweight.Now-2022

OP Ataraxia, Chardonnay, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, 2014, 13.5% Bottle £24.50 Case £279.30 Code ATA114NowacknowledgedasaNewWorldclassic.Overtbutteryoakiscutbylimeyminerality.Rich,creamyandenergetic.Now-2021

DG Badenhorst, Kalmoesfontein White Blend, Coastal Region, 2016, 13.5% Bottle £24.50 Case £279.30 Code BAD31625%CheninBlanc,16%GrenacheGris,15%eachofGrenacheBlancandRousanne,11%Marsanne,10%Semillon,5%Viognier,and3%Colombar,givenaboutayearinlargebarrels.Simultaneouslyfatandsilky,powerfulbutlacy.HoneyedCheninBlanctone;butalsomineral.Youdon’tdoubtyouaredrinkinggreatwine.Now-2021

Chamonix, Reserve Chardonnay, Franschhoek, 2016, 13%Bottle £25.50 Case £290.70 Code CHX716Thisseemsmorerestrainedthanpastvintages-moresophisticated?Aromasofhighqualitybarrelsandstonefruit.Creamyvolumeandrichness.Socomplete.Now-2023

Red

False Bay, Pinotage, Coastal Region, 2016, 14% SC Bottle £7.95 Case £90.63 Code FAB816Bittersweetraspberryandbilberryfruit,boldandjuicy,withjustasmidgeoftannin.Now-2020OP Great Expectations, Crane Red Merlot, Robertson, 2018, 14% SCBottle £8.95 Case £102.03 Code GDV418Juicyredfruitwithhintsofcoffeefromoakcontact.Alwaysagenerous,gutsyMerlot.Now-2021OP Great Expectations Shiraz, Robertson, 2017, 13.5% SC Bottle £9.95 Case £113.43 Code GDV617Prettyraspberryandvanillascent.Brightberriedfruitwithahintofearthiness.ExcellentSyrah/Shiraztypicity.Suppleanddeservedlypopular.Now-2021DG Badenhorst Family Wines, Secateurs Red, Swartland, 2018, 13% SC Bottle £12.50 Case £142.50 Code BAD618Thelatestvintageisunusualinbeingbasedon82%Cinsault,with10%Shirazand8%Grenache,justroundedbybigoldoakvats.TheCinsautmakesthissoeasydrinking,withprettyredfruitbackedbysavouryandspicenotes.Now-2020YD Cape Rock, Amnesty, Western Cape, 2015, 13.5% SC Bottle £13.95 Case £159.03 Code CAP815GavinBrand’stakeonaSGMblend-36%Syrah,33%Grenache,31%Mourvèdre,givenayearinoldbarrels.Crushedstrawberryperfume;andvivaciousstrawberryflavours,enlivenedbypepperandspice.Acharmer.Now-2020W Des Dieux, Syrah-Mourvèdre, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, 2013, 14%

Bottle £16.50 Case £188.10 Code DDD813MadewiththeassistanceofSyrahspecialistNielsVerburgofLuddite,about85%Syrah,full-flavouredandpunchy,butalsosmooth,offeringfreshblackberry,alickofsweetoakandmiddleeasternspice.Now-2021

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W Des Dieux, Josephine Pinot Noir, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, 2013, 14%Bottle £16.95 Case £193.23 Code DDD613FromcoolvineyardsatthetopoftheHemel-en-Aardevalley,boldandforward,showinganoakandstrawberryaroma,andripestrawberryandcherryfruitwithmochanotes.Depthandfragrance.Now-2021

OP Fryer’s Cove, Pinot Noir, Bamboes Bay, 2015, 13% Bottle £17.50 Case £199.50 Code FRY615Basedonfruitfromacoolcoastalsite,anattractivelyfast-maturingPinot,soalreadyoneenjoyspleasingsavouryandundergrowthhints.Supple,strawberryandraspberryscentedwine,aromatic,andlightlyspicy.Now-2021

Chamonix, Cabernet Franc, Franschhoek, 2015, 14% Bottle £17.95 Case £204.63 Code CHX515Thebestvintagewehaveshippedofthis:open,reallyexpressiveCabFranc,perfumed-ahintofviolets-andjelliedredfruit,butwithsuavepowertoo.Now-2022

SE Cederberg, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cederberg, 2017, 14% Bottle £19.50 Case £222.30 Code CED717Fromthecoolmountainvineyards;astronglyflavoured,blackcurranty100%Cab.,given60%newoak;asilky,classypalate,withlayersofblackfruit,backedbyfinetannins.Now-2023

SE Cederberg, Shiraz, Cederberg, 2016, 14.5% Bottle £19.95 Case £227.43 Code CED816Wehavenevershippedawinewithsomanyshinystickersonit-includingdoublegoldintheVeritasawards,SAwineindexplatinumandgoldintheSixNationswinechallenge.Well-oaked(about60%newbarrels),gorgeouslyfruitedwine,allseductiveperfumeandrefinement.Now-2020

Chamonix, Troika, Franschhoek, 2014, 14.5% Bottle £20.95 Case £238.83 Code CHX214Inthisvintage50%CabernetFranc,30%CabernetSauvignon,with10%PetitVerdotandMerlot,given18monthsinbarrel,abouthalfnew.Superbthisvintage,aPlatter5starwinner,showingcoolblackfruitwithahintofmenthol,andsplendidconcentration.Now-2021

SE Blankbottle, Familiemoord, Western Cape, 2015, 14% Bottle £22.95 Case £261.63 Code BBO715It’salongstory…offamilymurder,allexplainedonthelabel!With59%SwartlandGrenache,22%DarlingCinsaultand19%ElginPinotNoir,thistasteslikeaCapeChâtauneuf-du-Pape.ExtravagantGrenachearomasofcookedstrawberries,andthenavoluptuousbutaromaticmouthful.Now-2020

Chamonix, Pinot Noir Reserve, Franschhoek, 2015, 14%Bottle £24.50 Case £279.30 Code CHX315Fromthehigherandcoolervineyards,thishasbecomemoreBurgundian- fresher and more red-fruited - in recent vintages without compromising itstypicalripenessandintensity.Strawberry,raspberryandblackberry,silkyandbalanced,withasmokytinge.Now-2021

DG Badenhorst, Family Red, Swartland, 2016, 13% Bottle £24.50 Case £279.30 Code BAD81671%Shiraz,13%Grenache,11%Cinsaultand5%TintaBarocca,givenaverylongpost-fermentationmaceration.Craftedforperfume,suavityandlongevityratherthanpower,thisisalwaysratherNorthernRhôneinstyle,offeringcomplexflavoursofblackberryandblackcherrywithliquoriceandblackpepperwithadecentbackboneofsveltetannin.Now-2023

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ChileWhite

Los Seduras, Sauvignon Blanc, Valle Central, 2018, 12.5% SCBottle £7.50 Case £85.50 Code SED118Tobeapplaudedforitstypicitytothegrapevariety.Bright,crispandfruity;alightlytropicalperfumeandthenacheerfulmouthfulofgrassyandpineappleflavours,witharefreshingfinish.Now-2020

Karu, Chardonnay, Valle Central, 2017, 13% SCBottle £7.95 Case £90.63 Code KAR117Well-made,verylightlyoaked,ripe,pineapple-accentedChardonnay.Now-2020

Apaltagua, Pinot Gris Reserva, San Antonio, 2018, 13% SCBottle £9.25 Case £105.45 Code APA918FromnewvineyardsinthecoastalmountainsnearthecoolPacific:floralcharacter,subtleorchardfruits.Now-2020

Apaltagua, Sauvignon Blanc Reserva, San Antonio, 2018, 13% SCBottle £9.50 Case £108.30 Code APA618Fromrollinghills,just12kilometresfromthecoolPacific,justsouthofCasablanca.Brilliantvalue,combiningcoolclimategrassinessandsenseofnettleswithelderfloweraromaticsandbrightfruit.Now-2020

Apaltagua, Riesling Reserva, Casablanca, 2018, 13% SCBottle £9.50 Case £108.30 Code APA718TruedryRieslingfromcoolCasablancafruitatafairprice-grapefruitwithafloralnote.Alwaysimpressesattastings.Now-2021

OP Errázuriz, Wild Ferment Chardonnay, Casablanca, 2016, 13% SC Bottle £11.95 Case £136.23 Code ERR816ConsistentlysuccessfulandweightyNewWorldChardonnay,nowinafresher(earlierpicked),lessoakedidiom.Goodweight,veryripe-ahintoftangerine-andgenerous.Now-2020

OP Errázuriz, Chardonnay, Aconcagua Costa, 2016, 13% Bottle £14.95 Case £170.43 Code ERR116Fromacoolcoastalvineyard,abrilliantbarrel-fermentedChardonnay.Sharpgreenfruit,hintofchalkybite,nervyandmineral.Thiskeepswell.Now-2022

SE Pandolfi Price, Los Patricios Chardonnay, Valle del Itata, 2014, 15% Bottle £22.95 Case £261.63 Code PAP314WinemakerFrançoisMassocisacknowledgedtocraftthefinestChardonnaysinChile.Thisshowsenticingaromasofsmarttoastyoakanddairyelements;followedbyapowerfulandwell-texturedmouthfulofgreenfruitwithasmokynote.Hugelyimpressive-aChileanMeursault?Now-2021

OP Errázuriz, Las Pizarras Chardonnay, Aconcagua Costa, 2016, 13%Bottle £55.00 Wooden Case of Six £313.50 Code ERR616Beautifullybalanced,satinyChardonnay.Lessthan20%ofthewinewentintonewbarrels;andjust55%ofthewineunderwentmalolacticfermentation;sooneseessucculentfruitandnaturalfreshness.Stunning,thisrepresentsanewlevelofeleganceforChileanChardonnay,scoredbyAmericanwinecriticJamesSucklinginMay2017at98/100.Now-2022

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Red

Los Seduras, Merlot, Valle Central, 2018, 13% SCBottle £7.50 Case £85.50 Code SED618Supple,prettyandveryeasy-drinkingChileanMerlot.What’snottolike?Now-2020

Gran Verano Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle Central, 2017, 13.5% Bottle £7.95 Case £90.63 Code APA317Truevarietalcharacterandbalance,showingcrispredandblackcurrants,justalittleminty,withanappealingunforcedease.The2018follows.Now-2020

Gran Verano Carmenère, Valle Central, 2017, 13.5% Bottle £7.95 Case £90.63 Code APA817Ajuicywine,apleasantcocktailofredcurrant,blackberryandraspberry,withthemeresthintoftobacco:justthatbitmoreinterestingthanaChileanMerlot.The2018follows.Now-2020

Valle Frio, Syrah, Maule, Chile, 2017, 13.5%Bottle £8.95 Case £102.03 Code FRI417Outstandingvalueandtypicitytothegrape-honestly,decantthisandyoucouldpretenditwasaCrozes-Hermitagefromahotyear.ReallytrueSyrahscent;andanappealingfatandrichmid-palate,withlotsofflavourandripeness.Now-2020

Valle Frio, Carmenère, Maule, 2018, 13.5% Bottle £9.25 Case £105.45 Code FRI218Brilliantthisvintage,soclassy,velvetyandsmart-thistasteslikeamuchmoreexpensiveBordeaux!Black-fruitedandaromatic,withcharacteristicgreenpepperandtobaccoleafnotes-andexcellentlength.Now-2020

Valle Frio, Pinot Noir, Maule, 2018, 13.5% SCBottle £9.25 Case £105.45 Code FRI318Nowfirmlyestablishedasabest-sellerhere:fromvineswithsomeageplantedinhighersitesintheMauleValley,andsurprisinglyconcentratedforaPinotatthisprice.Prettyredandblackfruit,justahintofsmokyoak.Now-2020

Apaltagua, Envero, Gran Reserva Carmenère, Apalta Vineyard Selection, Colchagua, 2017, 14%Bottle £12.50 Case £142.50 Code APA417Thelatestvintageofthisdeservedlypopularwine.From60yearoldvineyards-rareinChile-inthefamedApaltavalley,thislightlyoaked(60%inFrenchandUSbarrels)Carmenère-with10%CabernetSauvignon-deliversspectacularvalueforitsconcentration,qualityandsmartpresentation.Bittersweetredandblackcurrantfruitwithliquoriceandtobaccohintsoversubtletannins.Now-2022

SE Pandolfi Price, Larkün Syrah, Valle del Itata, 2015, 14%Bottle £14.50 Case £165.30 Code PAP615ExcitingcoolishclimateSyrah,showingbrightblackcurrants,bittersweetandcrunchy.SitsperfectlybetweenNorthernRhôneandAustralianstyles.Excellentkeepingpotentialtoo.Now-2022

OP Errázuriz, Pinot Noir, Aconcagua Costa, 2016, 13% Bottle £15.50 Case £176.70 Code ERR916Isthisthebest£15PinotintheUKmarket?FromvineyardsonschistatManzanar,just12kilometresfromthecoolPacific;2016isthebestvintageyetofthisincreasinglyBurgundianandwhollyenticingwine,smooth,perfumedandbalanced,offeringalightandfragrantmouthfulofredandblackcherrieswithminimaltannins.“Piercing scents and fine, poised, classy flavour profile. 91/100”,PeterRichardsMW,Decanter,February2018.Now-2022

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OP Errázuriz, Carmenère, Aconcagua Alto, 2014, 14% Bottle £17.95 Case £204.63 Code ERR214100%CarmenèreagedinFrenchoak,1/3new,fromtheMaxVvineyard600metresupagainsttheAndes:superbthisvintage,smoothblackcurrantsscentedwithnicotine,greenpepperandsweetoak.Highlyaromatic.Now-2023

Tutunjian, Entre Valles, 2013, 14.5%Bottle £18.50 Case £210.90 Code TUT113Ablendoffourgrapes,eachvarietymatchedtothebestsitesindifferentvalleys:54%Carmenèrefrom60+yearoldvinesinApalta;19%Syrahand15%MalbecfromMaule;and12%CabernetSauvignonfromPuenteAltoinMaipo.Boldandstillyouthful,showinglotsofvanilla-spicedoakandintenseprimaryblackfruit.Extrovertbutretainsanoldworldbalanceandfoodfriendliness.Now-2022

W Volcanes de Chile, Parinacota, Syrah-Carignan, Maule Valley, 2012, 14%Bottle £20.95 Case £238.83 Code VOL81282%Syrahand18%Carignan,largelyfromoldvines,given12monthsinFrenchoakbarrels.Abigwine,butelegant.Bittersweetcassisfruit,mouth-wateringlyrefreshing,withasenseofviolets.“Imagine a cliff face hewn from liquorice with seams of juicy black fruit and ground spice - it’s that awesome”,OllySmith,Daily Mailonline,19thMarch2016.Now-2021

Errázuriz, Las Pizarras Pinot Noir, Aconcagua Costa, 2016, 13%Bottle £70.00 Wooden Case of Six £399.00 Code ERR716VeryBurgundianwine-making:18%wholebunchfermentation,allintoopentopfermenters,gentlepunchdownsandintoFrenchbarrels-1/3new,butyouwouldn’tknowit,soclassyistheintegrationoffineoakandsumptuousfruit.Verylushblackfruitbutthere’saproperstructuretheretoo,abackbonewhichwillkeepthisgoingforyears.Scoredat99/100byAmericancriticJamesSucklinginMay2017.Now-2025

ArgentinaWhite

Carinae, Viognier, Mendoza, 2018, 13.5%Bottle £12.75 Case £145.35 Code CAE718ViognierismuchbettersuitedtotheheatofArgentinathanChardonnayorSauvignonBlanc.From16yearoldvines,thisisawell-balancedexample:alightlyfloralperfumeprefacesafreshandrefreshingpalate,morecitrusthanstone-fruited.Refreshing,withasalinehint.Abrightaperitiforalternativelyagoodpairforspicydishes.Now-2020

Red

Finca Vista, Malbec, Mendoza, 2018, 13.5% SCBottle £7.95 Case £90.63 Code FIN118MendozaMalbecataveryfairprice;uncomplicatedandfruitywithsweetoaknotes.Now-2020

G SE Vicien, Malbec, Catamarca, 2017, 13.5%Bottle £10.50 Case £119.70 Code VIB117Isthe2017themostdeliciousvintageyetofoneofourbest-sellingwines,awinewehavebeenshippingfor14years?Fromvineyardsover5,000feetupontheshouldersoftheAndes,thisisanorganicallygrownMalbecshowingbeautifullyripebutfreshredfruit,wonderfulpurity,asilkytextureandgentlesavourinessonthefinish.Now-2021

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Carinae, Malbec, Mendoza, 2017, 14% Bottle £11.95 £136.23 CAE117From90yearoldvinesatCruzdePiedra,Maipú,PhilippeSubra’sunoakedMalbecalwaysshowstheenticingperfumeofthegrape:crushedblackberries,plumsandhintofspice.Blackberryandstrawberryheart,notsweet,juicy,livelyandfragrant.Merestsmudgeofbackingtannins.ThisisthesortofwinewhichreallywinsfriendsforMalbec.Now-2021

Carinae, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, 2017, 14% Bottle £11.95 £136.23 Code CAE317Wefeltthatthiswinereallyhitthespotinthisvintage.Fragrant,pureredandblackcurrantflavours,juicybutalsodry,savouryandfoodfriendly.Nonewworldfruitbomb,thiswouldbelovelywithlamb.Now-2022

Carinae, Malbec Harmonie, Mendoza, 2014, 14.5% Bottle £13.95 Case £159.03 Code CAE214Verydeepandinky.Lovelyopenperfumeofcherries,berriesandvanilla.Withsilky,classy,bramblyfruit,tingedwithchocolateyoak,thisisconcentratedanddelicious.Superbatthisprice.Now-2021

Carinae, Malbec, Hommage, Mendoza, 2012, 15% Bottle £22.50 Case £256.50 Code CAE412Amazingold-vineMalbecfrom93yearoldvinesinahighaltitudevineyardatCalleCobos,PerdrielinLujándeCuyo,justsouthofMendoza;tinyyields,astrictgrapeselection,agedinnewandsecondfillFrenchbarrels.Impenetrablehue.Veryperfumed:strawberriesandblackberriesoverlaidwithcigar-boxoakandspice.Concentrated,withfine-grainedtannins,offeringautumnalfruit-withaseductive,liqueurelement-spikedwithhintsofmocha,nutmegandtobacco,thisoffersafantasticbottleofwine.Now-2022

OP Walter Bressia, Profundo, Mendoza, 2011, 15% Bottle £23.50 Case £267.90 Code BRE111About50%Malbec,30%CabernetSauvignon,10%Merlotand10%Syrah,agedinFrenchoakbarrels.Cassis-flavoured,thiswineofferspower,eleganceandlength.Svelte,showingredfruitandfloralhintsaboveavelvetystructure.Now-2022Limited stock

Carinae, Prestige, Mendoza, 2012, 15% Bottle £25.00 Case £285.00 Code CAE512About75%Malbec,with17%CabernetSauvignonand8%Syrah,aselectionofthebestgrapesofthevintage,agedinnewbarrelsfor18months.Inky.Mochaandcaramelaromasonintenseredfruit.Hugelypowerfulandintense,yetbalanced-doestheSyrahjustgiveitsomelift?Verylushcherryandcassiscore,spicedwithnutmeg.Verylongindeed.Now-2023

USARed

Burlesque, Zinfandel, Lodi, California, 2016, 14.5% SC Bottle £8.95 Case £102.03 Code BUR116Heartyandgenerousattheprice,deliveringagenerousgushofraspberryandspice.Now-2020

Scotto, Zinfandel, Lodi, California, 2016, 13.5% SCBottle £10.95 Case £124.83 Code SCO116Thisincludesadollopofoldvinefruit:it’slivelyandfruity,withflavoursofredcherry,rhubarbandevenpeachnectar.Ratherfun.Now-2020

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Avalon, CAB Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, California, 2016, 13.5%Bottle £12.95 Case £147.63 Code AVA11685%CabernetSauvignon,with7%PetiteSirah,5%Zinfandeland3%Tannat,givenayearinmixedFrenchandAmericanoak:open,friendly,berriedperfume;andasweetcherryandvanillaheart,ripeandsupple.Now-2020

Bedrock Wines, The Whole Shebang! Twelfth Cuvée, California, NV, 14% SCBottle £15.95 Case £181.83 Code SHE1NVAcrossvintageblend(bottledoffasolerasystemtoensureconsistency)ofabouteightdifferentgrapevarieties-ZinfandelandMediterranean-growninSonomaandgivensomeageinginFrenchoak.Black-fruited,aromatic,hintsoftarandspice,andlong.“...depth of mixed-berry, savoury, spicy fruit and a decent-length, chocolate finish. Classic old-vine Zin blend from a master craftsman. GV”,jancisrobinson.com,14thJune2019.Now-2022

Avalon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa County, California, 2015, 14%Bottle £21.95 Case £250.23 Code AVA315Therealdeal,aplushandconcentratedNapaValleyCab.;opensoutslowlybutdeliversadensemouthfulofripeblackfruit,decenttanninsandalongfinish.Now-2023Limited stock

DG Ridge, Lytton Springs, California, 2016, 14.5% Bottle £46.50 Case £530.10 Code RID21669%Zinfandel,23%PetiteSirah,6%Carignanand2%Mourvèdrefromnumerousparcels,basedonveryoldvines,andallagedinexclusivelyUSoakbarrels,about15%new.Densebramblyfruit,withnuancesofspiceandtobacco.Now-2024Limited stock

DG Ridge, Geyserville, California, 2016, 14.5%Bottle £46.50 Case £530.10 Code RID116SuperbZinblend:73%Zinfandel,17%Carignan,7%PetiteSirahand3%AlicanteBouschet,theZinfromasinglesite.Soexcitingyoung-allcassis,berries,livelyspiceandperfumedwithcedar,butGeyservillealsoagesextremelywell.Thisisdramaticallyvibrantandsucculent.Now-2027Limited stock

New ZealandWhite

Mirror Lake, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2018, 13% SCBottle £9.50 Case £108.30 Code MIR118Attractivelygreenfruitedandlively,withgooseberryandlime,pluselderflowerandcandynotes.Now-2020

W Orchard Lane, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2018, 12.5% SCBottle £10.75 Case £122.55 Code ORC118 Thenamemaysuggestorchardfruits,butthisiszippilyfresh,withjuicygooseberriesandahintoforange.Now-2020

Esk Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2018, 13% SCBottle £11.25 Case £128.25 Code ESK118InvariablyajuicyandexuberantKiwiSB.Elderflowerandgrapeyperfume,andthenablastofgooseberries.Now-2020

W Sugar Loaf, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2018, 13% SC Bottle £11.75 Case £133.95 Code SUG118SugarLoafwasfoundedbyyoungKateAcland.Apleasinglybrightandrestrainedexample:gentlyleafyaromas,followedbyacrispbiteoflimewithnotesofgreenpepperandgooseberry.Now-2020

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The Edge, Pinot Gris, Martinborough, 2017, 12.5% SC Bottle £12.50 Case £142.50 Code ESC717TheEdgeisthesecondlabelofEscarpmentestate.100%PinotGrisgrownonalluvialgravelterraces;craftedinanoff-drystyle,makingitaperfectaccompanimenttospicyfood.Attractivefruit,weightandtexture.Now-2020

Waipara Springs, Sauvignon Blanc, Waipara, 2017, 12.5% SC Bottle £12.95 Case £147.63 Code WAI117ProofthatMarlboroughisnottheonlysourceoftopqualityKiwiSB,thisis(asever)soincisiveandlively,exhibitingintensepinkgrapefruitflavour.The2018follows.Now-2020

Isabel Estate, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2018, 13% SCBottle £16.50 Case £188.10 Code ISA518Penetrating,intenselygreen-fruited,thisisrestrained,silkilytextured,andverylong:aKiwiPouilly-Fuméandassuchalwaysshowsbetterafterayearormoreinbottle.Now-2021

G SE Felton Road, Bannockburn Chardonnay, Central Otago, 2016, 13.5% SC Bottle £27.95 Case £318.63 Code FET116Grownonschistgravels.Creamynose.Understatedoak,kindvolume,cutbylime.Mineral,classyChardonnay,amatchfortheCôtedeBeaune.Now-2023Limited stock

RedWealsohaveotherFeltonRoadwines&vintages,includingmagnumsandsmallquantitiesoftheBlockwines-pleaseaskfordetails.

W Sugar Loaf, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, 2017, 12.5% SC Bottle £14.50 Case £165.30 Code SUG617PinotfromasinglevineyardinthelowerWairau,wild-fermentedinsmallopen-topvatsandthenagedinamixofoldFrenchbarrels.Charminglyripe,suppleandperfumed.Friendlyredandblackcherryflavours.Now-2021

Jules Taylor, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, 2016, 13.5% SCBottle £18.50 Case £210.90 Code JUL616Fermentedusingwildyeastsinopen-topvats,andagedpartinFrenchoakandpartstainlesssteel.Joyous,fleshy,bramblyfruit.Open,livelyKiwiPinotwithjustalittletannin.Now-2021

G SE Felton Road, Bannockburn Pinot Noir, Central Otago, 2016, 13.5% SC Bottle £37.50 Case £427.50 Code FET616Magnum £87.50 Code FET616MAbenchmarkwineamongallNewWorldPinots:heatedraspberriesandstrawberrieswithahintofcoffee;suppleandperfumed,alreadydeliciousbutalsoageworthy.Now-2024

G SE Felton Road, Calvert Pinot Noir, Central Otago, 2016, 13.5% SC Bottle £46.50 Case £530.10 Code FET816Usuallythemostprecociousofthesinglevineyardwines:gorgeouslyripe;expansivestrawberryheart.Now-2025Limited stock

G SE Felton Road, Cornish Point Pinot Noir, Central Otago, 2016, 13.5% SC Bottle £46.50 Case £530.10 Code FET716CornishPointisavineyardalmostsurroundedbywater,onloesssoilsovergravel.OwnerNigelGreeningreferstothe“exoticism”ofthiswine.Poised,veryfragrantandharmonious,silkyraspberries,vanillaandspice.Now-2025Limited stock

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AustraliaWhite

The Listening Station, Chardonnay, Victoria, 2018, 12.5% SCBottle £7.95 Case £90.63 Code LIS118Unadorned,uncomplicated,simpleandlightChardonnay-unoakedandnomalolacticfermentation.Scentoflime;thenabrightandcitrussymouthful.Now-2020

YD Silent Noise, Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, 2018, 13% SCBottle £14.50 Case £165.30 Code SIL118FromgrapessourcedinthecoolAdelaideHills,thisisverymuchinthefreshmodernAussieidiom.Paleandclear.Allbarrelfermented,halfinnewoak,butit’snotan“oaky”wine,ratherastreamlined,lightlycreamyexample,orchardfruitedandbright.Now-2021

Pizzini, Arneis, King Valley, 2017, 12.5% SC Bottle £14.95 Case £170.43 Code PIZ316Arneis,asgrowninPiedmont,isanunder-ratedgrape.Hereitdeliversastimulating,lively,almostmintyscent;andasuper-freshmouthfulofcitrus,stonefruitandevenahintofguava.Lovelysummeraperitifordrinkwithsaladlunches.Now-2020

YD Wickham Road, Chardonnay, Gippsland, 2017, 12.8% SCBottle £18.95 Case £216.03 Code WIC117Gippslandisanup-and-comingcoolishclimateregioneastofMelbourne.Oak,creamandripeapplearomas.Richlytextured,plentyofflavour,generousheart-expansiveChardonnay.Now-2021

SE Ashton Hills, Riesling, Adelaide Hills, 2017, 11% SCBottle £20.50 Case £233.70 Code ASH617Aperfect,palate-stimulatingbalanceofripepeachandapricotflavours,andsteelycitriccut.5-7gramsofresidualsugarmakeitsomuchmoreenjoyablethanmoreaustereexamples.Transparentandintense;lovelyonitsownordrinkwithoysters,scallopsoranyseafood.Now-2023

YD Hoddles Creek, Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2016, 13.2% SCBottle £21.50 Case £245.10 Code HOD116Veryrefined,completeandbalanced,withgenuinelength.“Big and rich initially but wonderfully delicate and racy. This is the stuff to challenge white burgundy! So clean but reasonably profound too. Convincing chew on the end. GV. 16.5/20”,JancisRobinson,MW,jancisrobinson.com,5thNovember2018.The2017followsatthesameprice.Now-2022

SE Mac Forbes, Woori Yallock Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2016, 12.5% Bottle £33.50 Case £381.90 Code MAC116FromasouthfacingcoolsiteintheUpperYarraplantedin1995.Panoplyofscents:honeysuckle,marzipanandbutter.Thereisahintofthathoneysuckleexoticism,plusstonefruitnotes,inthisclassy,understatedChardonnay.Somesteelinesstoo-thisshouldkeepwell.Now-2023

YD Hoddles Creek, Syberia Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2016, 13.3% SCBottle £37.50 Case £427.50 Code HOD316Fromasinglevineyard,ahighcoolsiteinclearedforestintheUpperYarra.Greaterdensityandpunchinthis.Whitepeachandfloraltouches.ThebestChardonnayattheestateinthisvintage.Now-2025

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Australia - Red

Murphy Vineyards, Big Rivers Shiraz, Murray Darling, 2017, 14.5% SC Bottle £6.95 Case £79.23 Code MUR117BramblyAussieShiraz;fruity,friendlyandwarming.Now-2020

Helmsman, Cabernet Merlot, 2016, 13.5% SCBottle £8.95 Case £102.03 Code HEL616Plummy,supple,balancedandeasy-drinkingblendfromtheRobertOatleystable-what’snottolike?Now-2020

Thorn-Clarke, Terra Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa, 2017, 14.5% SCBottle £12.50 Case £142.50 Code THO117Verydeephue.TypicalAussieCab.profileofripeblackcurrantandblueberrytingedwitheucalyptusandaherbaceousnote.Perfectforroastlamb.Now-2021

YD Silent Noise, SGZ, (Shiraz / Grenache / Zinfandel), McLaren Vale, 2017, 14% SCBottle £13.50 Case £153.90 Code SIL617Anunusualblend;buttheShirazdoesn’tdominate,andthefruitcharacterofboththeGrenacheandZinfandelcomesthroughwell.Thisisdeliberatelymadeinabreezy,up-frontstyle,juicyandlively.Veryfoodfriendly.Now-2020

Bremerton, Tamblyn, Cabernet Shiraz Malbec Merlot, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, 2016, 14.5% SCBottle £14.50 Case £165.30 Code BRE11644%,37%,12%and7%ofthenamedgrapes,craftedintoajuicy,black-fruitandmintcharmer;open,meatyandwithasweetfinish. Now-2021

Pizzini, Nonna Gisella Sangiovese, King Valley, 2016, 13.5% SC Bottle £14.95 Case £170.43 Code PIZ616Aromaofcookedstrawberries;andthenit’sdeliciouslyripeandcharming,withrealberryandcherryfruitconcentration.CriesoutforanyItalianfoodfromlasagnetotagliata.Now-2021

YD Silent Noise, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2016, 14% SC Bottle £14.95 Case £170.43 Code SIL816Akick-assAussieShirazattherightprice.AgedhalfinFrenchandhalfinAmericanoakbarrels,25%new,thisshowsalovely,deep,youthfulcolour-anddeliversstacksoffreshblackandblueberryfruit.Fineandsilky.Definitivewineforcarnivores;andshouldkeepverywelltoo.Now-2023

YD Wickham Road, Pinot Noir, Gippsland, 2018, 13% SCBottle £18.50 Case £210.90 Code WIC618Gippslandisanup-and-comingcoastalregioneastandsouthofMelbourne.Asthelastvintage,nowsoldout,thisissuchawinningwine.Softplumhue.Open,forwardPinotcharacter:brightredfruit,freshraspberryandsourcherry.Buildswell.Almostopulent.Atotalbargainatthisprice!Now-2023

YD Tomfoolery, Young Blood Grenache, Barossa, 2017, 14.3% SCBottle £19.95 Case £227.43 Code TOM317Paleandcleardarkcherrytone.TextbookAussieGrenachestrawberryperfume.Forawineover14%,thisappearssolight,suppleandaromaticandspikedwithwhitepepper.Smoothandrefinedandallinharmony.OneofMatthewJukes’100 best Australian Wines 2018/19. Now-2020Limited stock

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YD Tomfoolery, Young Blood Shiraz, Barossa, 2017, 13.9% SCBottle £19.95 Case £227.43 Code TOM117Lovelyyouthfulclearruby.Thisisdeliciouslyvibrantandexciting.Brightraspberriesandspicedcherrieswithjusttherightbackingoftannin.Juicilystimulating.Now-2021

YD Hoddles Creek, Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2017, 13.2% SC Bottle £19.95 Case £227.43 Code HOD617Fromhigh,coolvineyardsintheYarra.Suppleredandblackfruitwithsmoothlyintegratedoak,incipienthintsofsageandsavouriness,backedbyacorrecttanninandacidstructure.ThisshowsBurgundianelegance.“Multiple approaches to vinification have been repaid with exceptional drive, length and focus to its medium-bodied display of zesty, spicy small red fruits, its purity the mark of a glorious vintage, and a great site handled by an exceptional winemaker, Franco d’Anna. 96/100”,James Halliday,Top100Winesof2018.Now-2022

Ashton Hills, Pinot Noir, Piccadilly Valley, 2016, 14.5% SCBottle £29.50 Case £336.30 Code ASH116Basedonfruitfromthehomevineyard,withgrapesfromtwoothernearbyfarms;nonewbarrels.FriendlyPinotaromas,justlightlyherbaceousandattractivelysavoury.Lovelytexture.Redfruit,veryslightlyheated,mildlygamey;andappealinglylong.Drinkingperfectlyfromnow,thistasteslikeadecentCôtedeBeauneatfiveyearsofmaturity.OneofMatthewJukes’100 best Australian Wines 2018/19. Now-2022

YD Tomfoolery, Black & Blue Shiraz, Barossa, 2016, 14%Bottle £29.95 Case £341.43 Code TOM516Fromapremiumvineyardinthenorthernsub-regionofEbenezerintheBarossaValley;including5%Viognier.Wonderfulwine:magicallycombinesvibrancywithfragrance,densitywithgrace.Smokyandviolethintsdancearoundasveltecoreofblackfruit-blackcurrantsandblueberries.Now-2025

YD Hoddles Creek, 1er Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2017, 13.2% SC Bottle £31.50 Case £359.10 Code HOD817 Withamadpasticheofanold-fashionedBurgundianlabel,asplendidandcomplexPN:magnificentfruitintensity-almostasweetredfruitcore-withweight,substanceandbackingtannin.“This is the standard bearer for Hoddles Creek’s estate-grown pinot noirs. Bright crimson-purple hue of moderate depth; the perfumed bouquet has spice, hints of violets (unexpected so soon but don’t complain), cherry and plum, a gathering replayed on the stage of the palate which is wonderfully long. 97/100”,JamesHalliday’sTop100Winesof2018.Now-2025

SE Mac Forbes, Coldstream Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2016, 12% Bottle £34.50 Case £393.30 Code MAC316Coldstreamisthebest-knownareaofthewarmerLowerYarra;herethePinottendstoberiper,moreforwardandopulent.Thishasanexcitingvitality-theredfruitbouncesfromtheglass.Veryseductive.Now-2022

SE Mac Forbes, Healesville Syrah, Yarra Valley, 2016, 13% Bottle £35.00 Case £399.00 Code MAC516Justthesecondvintageofthis,fromplotsaroundHealesville,whereMac’scellarislocatedandnotethename-Syrah,indicatingMac’swishtoemulateaFrenchmodel.Vividpurple.Veryintense,bittersweet,withcrunchyblackcurrantflavours.Pepperandspiceonthefinish.Isthisalook-alikeforHermitage?OneofMatthewJukes’100 best Australian Wines 2018/19.Now-2024Limited stock

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SE Ashton Hills, Estate Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills, 2016, 14.5% SCBottle £39.95 Case £455.43 Code ASH316Fromfourclones;30%wholebunch;somenewoakonthiswine;andbottledwithoutfiltration.Sogenerouslyopenandfat,silkyandsupplewithsplendidfleshandintriguingspicehints(staranise?).Nearperfectstructure,complexityandlongevity.“It has amazing purity of rich fruit, showing aromas and flavours of ripe cherry and strawberry, exotic spices and autumn leaves. It’s savoury and silky with firm structure and bright acidity. Superb! 94/100”,TinaGellie,Decanteronline.Now-2024

Sparkling Wine & ChampagneSparkling Wine(Note:NV=nonvintage) OP Michele Taliano, Birbet, Italy, NV, 5.5%Bottle £9.25 Case £105.45 Code TAN916Afrothysweetred,aspecialityofPiedmontandmadelikeasparklingMoscato,butfromtheredBrachettogrape.Withabout110 gramsofresidualsugar,thisisverysweet,butwithrefreshingred-fruitedbitetoo.Goodforredberriesorwith lightcake.Now-2020

Fontessa, Prosecco Spumante, Venezie, Italy, NV, 12.5% Bottle £10.50 Case £119.70 Code FOM1NVLightandfreshProsecco,citrusandgreenapple.Now-2020

Diamant de Loire, Crémant de Loire, Brut, France, NV, 12.5%Bottle £12.95 Case £147.63 Code DIA1NVAneasy-drinking,light,perfectlycleanandfreshsparklingwinefromCheninBlancandChardonnay-producedinthesamewayasChampagne(i.ewithasecondaryfermentationinthebottletocreatethefizz).Ripe,gentlyappleyfruit,lightlycreamy,withalittlestructuretoo.Easytolike,andclassierthanalotofProsecco.Now-2020

OP Domaine J. Laurens, Blanquette de Limoux, Le Moulin, Brut, France, NV, 12%Bottle £14.50 Case £165.30 Code LAU1NVFrom90%Mauzac,thetraditionalvarietyofLimoux,with10%Chardonnay.Acrispstyle,butwithlotsofinterest:ripepear,whiteflowersandstonefruit.Now-2020

OP Drusian, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, Extra Dry, Veneto, Italy, NV, 11%Bottle £14.50 Case £165.30 Code DRU1NVAwonderful,muchpraisedProseccofromafamilyownedproducerwithvineyardsintheheartoftheValdobbiadene.Deliciouslysherberty,light,andwiththemeresthintoffruitysweetness,thismakesaperfectaperitif. Now-2020

OP J. Laurens, Cremant de Limoux, Les Graimenous, Brut, France, 2016, 12%Bottle £15.50 Case £176.70 Code LAU315Ablendof60%Chardonnaywith30%Chenin,5%PinotNoirand5%Mauzac,thisisadeadringerforChampagne,racyandvital,butwithsomebreadycomplexitytoo.Now-2020

OP Drusian, Rose Mari, Spumante Rosato, Extra Dry, Italy, NV, 12% Bottle £15.50 Case £176.70 Code DRU5NVFromPinotNoirgrowninthecoolhillsofAltoAdigeandmadeinthesamewayasProsecco(i.e.inaclosedtank).Agentlyfizzy,verypalepinkglassofredfruit-wildstrawberries.Verylightlysavoury,thismakesaperfectaperitif,andabottlevanishesveryquicklyindeed.Now-2020

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W Domaine des Dieux, Méthode Cap Classique, Brut, Claudia, South Africa, 2012, 12%Bottle £17.95 Case £204.63 Code DDD412Multiawardwinningsparkler:winnerlastyearoftheAmorimMCC(MethodeCapClassique)ChallengeinCapeTown;andthetrophyforbestSouthAfricanSparklingWineintheprestigiousChampagne and SparklingWineWorldChampionships2018.“Very good autolysis and pretty tart. Clean and fresh. Brioche and masses of acidity. GV. 16.5/20”,JancisRobinson,MW, jancisrobinson.com,5thNovember2018.From80%Chardonnayand20%PinotNoir,madeintheChampagnemethod,withfouryearsonitsleesandanotherundercork,itstandscomparisonwithplentyoffarmoreexpensivevintageChampagnes:yeasty,creamyandwithgreatbreadthonthepalate.Now-2021

SE Ashton Hills, Blanc de Noirs, Piccadilly Valley, Australia, 2011, 13% Bottle £31.50 Case £359.10 Code ASH811100%PinotNoirfromthefamedestate’sowngrapes,fromaverycoolvintageperfectforsparklingwineproduction.Enticinglyyeastynose,showingdevelopment.Beautifullyready:softredfruit,butwithsomestructure,breadyandsavoury.Couldbedrunkwithrichfoodasmuchasanaperitif.Now-2020.

English Sparkling Wine

Exton Park, Britagne, Reserve Brut, NV, 11.5%Bottle £28.95 Case £330.03 Code EXT1NVHalf bottle £16.95 Case (12 x 37.5cl.) £193.23 Code EXT2NVMagnum £62.50 Case (6 x 150cl.) £356.25 Code EXT9NVMadefrom60%PinotNoirand40%ofChardonnay,blendedfromseveralharvestsbutcurrentlybasedonthe2013vintage.“Apple, lemon, lovely blossom character and plenty of core concentration. Very dry and savoury, with a long, gradual fade. Excellent stuff - impressive concentration and very graceful balance. 17/20”, RichardHemming,MW,onjancisrobinson.com,9thMay2016.Now-2020

YD Cottonworth, Classic Cuvée, English Sparkling Wine, Brut, NV, 12%Bottle £30.50 Case £347.70 Code COT1NVFromtheclassicvarietiesofChardonnay(60%),PinotNoir(27%)andPinotMeunier(13%),growninverywell-sited,southfacingvineyardsintheTestValleyandgivendecentageinginbottlebeforerelease.Breadyandfloralnotes,veryChampagne-like,but,asitsaysonthelabel,“EnglishEffervescence”! Now-2021

Exton Park, Britagne, Blanc de Noirs, NV, 11.5%Bottle £30.95 Case £352.83 Code EXT4NV100%PinotNoir–andnobarrelageing.Lightlysherbertyscent;thisbarelyshowsitsredgrapecharacter,beingpureandrefreshing,butalsodisplayingplentyofvolume.Now-2021

Exton Park, Britagne, Rose, NVBottle £30.95 Case £352.83 Code EXT5NVFrom70%PinotNoirand30%PinotMeunier.Verypaleandslightlycoppery.Lightredfruit–cranberryandcrispredplum.Perfectlycleanandbright.Now-2020

YD Cottonworth, Sparkling Rosé, English Sparkling Wine, Brut, NV, 12%Bottle £31.95 Case £364.23 Code COT5NVPinotMeunier,PinotNoir,ChardonnayandalittlePinotPrécoce(socalledasanearlierripeningvariantofPinotNoir).Paleonionskintone.Applesandfraises des boischaracter,withacreamyfinish.Now-2020

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Exton Park, Britagne, Blanc de Blancs, 2011, 11.5%Bottle £39.95 Case £455.43 Code EXT311Thefirstreleaseofjust2500bottles,fromtheoldestChardonnayvinesplantedin2003,andgiventhreeyearsonthelees.Intriguingnose–lime,ahintofexoticfruitandbutter.Hasalovelykeylimecheesecakequality,rounded,creamyandcomplex.AtopEnglishfizz.Now-2021Limited stock

ChampagneOP Thomas-Hatté, Champagne, Tradition, Brut, NV, 12% Bottle £26.50 Case £302.10 Code HAT1NVHalf bottle £13.95 Case £159.03 Code HAT2NVMagnum £57.50 Case (6 x 150cl.) £327.75 Code HAT9NVOur“house”Champagne,craftedbyfifthgenerationchampagnegrowerFranckThomasfrom70%PinotMeunier,20%Chardonnayand10%PinotNoir,winsmanyfriends.Splendidlyrounded,creamyandmature.Now-2021

OP Thomas-Hatté, Champagne, Rosé, Brut, NV, 12% Bottle £28.50 Case £324.90 Code HAT5NVBasedonPinotMeunier.Palepink.Redfruitandcreamynougatnotes.Gentleandelegant:verygoodvalueindeed.Now-2020

OP Thomas-Hatté, Champagne, Brut, Millésime 2011, NV, 12% Bottle £31.50 Case £359.10 Code HAT61150%Chardonnay,30%PinotNoirand20%PinotMeunier,open,bready,andrefined.Extraordinaryvalue.Now-2022

W Perrot-Batteux, Champagne, Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Millésime 2007, 12%Bottle £33.50 Case £381.90 Code PBA407AllChardonnay,agedforsevenyearsbeforerelease.Complexdoughyandnuttyflavours,yetcounterbalancedbyaflintiness.Verylong.Now-2020 Limited stock

Pol Roger, Champagne, Champagne, Brut, NV, 12% Bottle £40.95 Case £466.83 Code POL1NVTheclassic,whitefoilcuvée,ablendofroughlyequalthirdsofChardonnay,PinotNoirandPinotMeunier,givenaboutfouryearsageingbeforerelease.Biscuity,generousfruit,dry,yetplentyofweightandanuttyfinish.Now-2021

Taittinger, Prélude, Champagne Grands Crus, Brut, NV, 12.5%Bottle £45.00 Case £513.00 Code TAI3NVFromhalvesofChardonnayandPinotNoir,allfromthebestvineyardsclassifiedasGrandCrus,andgivenaminimumoffiveyearsageingontheleesbeforerelease.Thatextraageingreallyshowsintheroundedvolumeandthehoneyedhintsonthenoseandpalate.Sopolished.Now-2022

Pol Roger, Champagne, Vintage Brut, 2006, 12.5% Bottle £65.00 Case £741.00 Code POL306Theblendforthisfamouslylong-livedvintagewinewithitsretroblackandgoldlabelistraditionally60%PinotNoirand40%ChardonnayfromGrandandPremierCruvineyards.Classicbriochearomas,finemousseleadtoarichlytexturedpalate.Now-2025Limited stock

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Sweet & FortifiedSweet Wines Inorderofincreasingpriceofliquidinthebottle-andseealsoGermanexamplesonp26.

OP Barréjat, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, France, 2017, 13%Bottle £13.95 Case £159.03 Code BAJ717Inthemediumdry,“Moelleux”style,agloriouslyexoticaperitif,orarichaccompanimenttofoiegras.Cocktailofpassionfruit,pineapple,andtangerines.Deliciouslycleanandbright.Now-2022

YD Domaine des Forges, Coteaux du Layon St Aubin, France, 2017, 12%Bottle £14.50 Case £165.30 Code FOR617Saint-Aubin-de-LuignéliesbetweentheLoireandLayonrivers.Thisoffersabsurdlygoodvalueforawineofsuchrichnessandweight;andfromvineswithanaverageageoffortyyearstoo.Palegold.Wonderfullyhoneyednose.Verysweetattack,showinghoneyoverstonefruit,butwithmarmaladebotrytischaractertoo.Now-2023

G La Haute Borie, Monbazillac, France, 2014, 13% Bottle £14.95 Case £170.43 Code HBO114Half bottle £7.75 Case (12 x 37.5cl.) £88.35 Code HBO514Organicallyfarmedandcertified:60%Semillon,30%Muscadelleand10%SauvignonBlanc,allfromoldvines,and1/3inbarrel.Midgold.Lovelyfreshcocktailofbarleysugar,lemonandlimemeringue.Now-2022

Araldica, Palazzina Moscato Passito, Piemonte, Italy, 2014, 13.5% Half bottle £8.50 Case (12 x 37.5cl.) £96.90 Code ARA314Fromdriedgrapesandagedinwood:oranges,candiedfruitsandcaramelwithalivelylickofacidity.Now-2021

OP Barréjat, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, Cuvée de la Passion, France, 2016, 12.5%50cl. bottle £12.95 Case (12 x 50cl.) £147.63 Code BAJ816100%PetitMansengpickedbyDenisCapmartininsplendidlateOctoberconditions,welloaked.Goldentone.Intenseapricotandtangerineflavours,withdriedfruitandtoffeehints.Plentyofbalancingacidity.Now-2021

Rustenberg, Straw Wine, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2017, 10%Half bottle £10.95 Case (12 x 37.5cl.) £124.83 Code RUS817From67%CheninBlanc,17%Viognier;16%Crouchen(=CapeRiesling),dried on straw in the Italian passito mannertoconcentratejuiceandsugar.Veryluscious(anamazing222gramsofresidualsugarperlitre);honey-soakedraisinswithexcellentbalancingacidity.Now-2025

YD Domaine des Forges, Coteaux du Layon Chaume, Les Onnis, France, 2016, 11.5%Bottle £23.50 Case £256.50 Code FOR216LoireCheninBlancfromasteep,grassedvineyardbesideQuartsdeChaumeandneartheriver,soopentobotrytis;andalwaysalong-lived,luscious,barrelagedwinewithhighlevelsofresidualsugar.Dramaticallybittersweet,withbarleysugarandpurehoneylacedwithrapieracidity.Veryintense,alreadycomplex,yetsowellbalanced,andso long. Now-2027

Mascaron, Sauternes, France, 2015, 13% 50cl. bottle £15.95 Case (12 x 50cl.) £181.83 Code MPG21590%Sémillon,6%SauvignonBlanc,4%MuscadelleskillfullysourcedbyGinestetfromaCruClasséproperty.Fullysweetandrichpuddingwinewithagoodlevelofbotrytis:ripestonefruitwithgingerbreadandhoney.Now-2022

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OP Escarpment, Hinemoa Riesling, Martinborough, New Zealand, 2015, 10%Half Bottle £12.95 Case (12 x 37.5cl.) £147.63 Code ESC915FromtheTeMunaroadvineyardaluscious,super-concentrated,lateharvestRiesling,allcaramelisedorangesandbarleysugar,verypure-apart from a whiff of diesel - and with the 200 grams of residual sugar cutbyclassicRieslingacidity.Suretoimpress.Now-2024

Carmes de Rieussec, Sauternes, France, 2011, 13.5%Bottle £27.50 Case £313.50 Code CMR111ThesecondwineofChâteauRieussec,namedaftertheCarmesdeLangonmonkswhoownedtheestateinthe18thcentury.85%Semillon,10%SauvignonBlancandalittleMuscadelle:moderateoak,splendidrichnessandgeneralapproachability.Scentofpreservedlemonsandbarleysugar.Verysweet,veryconcentrated,allorangesandcaramel,luscious,smoothandfat.Now-2023

YD Corte Mainente, Luna Nova, Recioto di Soave, Italy, 2017, 15% [37.5cl.]Half Bottle £13.95 Case (12 x 37.5cl.) £159.03 Code MAI617SweetReciotodiSoave-madefrombunchesofGarganegadriedonracksintheautumn-hasanancientpedigree.Davidemakesthislustrousexamplefromaselectionofhisfirstpickedgrapes(forthebestconditionandgoodlevelsofacidity).Perfumeoforangepeel-andthatbittermarmaladeorangeflavourpermeatesthisconcentratedandopulent sweet wine with around 135 grams of residual sugar per litre. There’smorethanahintofbotrytis,noblerot,too.IntheVenetothisstyleisdrunkwithcake,butit’sdeliciouswithcheeseoronitsown.Now-2021

Broustet, Barsac-Sauternes, France, 2013, 13.5%Bottle £29.50 Case £336.30 Code BRO113ThisDeuxièmeGrandCruClasséestateisontheup:Sevilleoranges,driedapricotsandbarleysugar.“Sweet, creamy tropical fruit aromas. A tiny bit of leafiness, but it works, and there is plenty of waxy Sémillon character too. Well made - gets all the botrytis complexity, and retains essential balance. 17/20”,RichardHemming,MW,jancisrobinson.com,18thApril2014.Now-2023

OP Pierre-Bise, Les Rouannières, Coteaux du Layon, Beaulieu, France, 2014, 11.5% 50 cl. bottle £20.95 Case (12 x 50cl.) £238.83 Code CPB514Fromavineyardonthinsoiloverspiliteatthisfamedestate.Midgold.Rich,butnotover-sweet,withtangycitruscuttingthemandarinandlycheeflavours.Smoothlyhoneyed.Now-2022

Kikelet, Tokaji, Late Harvest, Hungary, 2011, 12.5%50cl. bottle £23.50 Case (12 x 50cl.) £256.50 Code KIK111KesöiSzuretelésuitsaysonthelabel-translatedaslateharvest.Thisisabeautifullybalanced(70gramsperlitreofresidualsugar)TokayfromHarslevelu,Furmint,yellowMuscatandZetagrapes,offeringanenticingscentoforanges;andthenalovelymouthfuloforangeandapricotflavours,withhintsofmarmaladeybotrytis;andapleasinglyfreshfinish.Now-2025

OP Pierre-Bise, Quarts de Chaume, France, 2006, 11% 50 cl. bottle £27.50 Case (12 x 50cl.) £313.50 Code CPB206QuartsdeChaumeisliterallythebestquarterofthevillageofChaumeintheCoteauxduLayonintheLoire-andoneofthetopsitesforlateharvestwines.Lustrousgold;superblysmoothandhoneyed,deliveringalovely(anddangerouslymore-ish)gushofquinceandstonefruit.Now-2022

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Begali, Recioto della Valpolicella Classico, Italy, 2012, 13%50 cl. bottle £27.95 Case (12 x 50cl cl.) £318.63 Code BEF612RedReciotodellaValpolicellaismadeaftercarefullatepickingofripebunches(ofCorvinaandRondinellagrapes),whicharethenlefttodesiccateintheautumn,therebyconcentratingbodyandsweetness-122gramsofresidualsugarperlitre.Morellocherries,intenselybittersweet.Wonderfulstuff,equallyathomewithstronghardcheeseaswithnot-too-sweetchocolatepuddings.The2015follows.Now-2022

Talosa, Vin Santo di Montepulciano, Italy, 1995, 14%Half Bottle £23.50 Case (12 x 37.5cl.) £256.50 Code TAK895FromacarefulselectionofthebestTrebbiano,MalvasiaandGrechettograpespickedinearlyOctoberanddriedforaboutfourmonthsbeforelongageinginsmallbarrels.Wonderfullycomplextoffee,drieddarkfruitandnuttyflavours.Now-2029Limited stock

SE Balassa, Tokaj, Mézes-Mály, Zeta Late Harvest, Hungary, 2013, 9% Half bottle £28.95 Case (12 x 37.5 cl.) £330.03 Code BAM313 Fromastarproducer,just1040bottlesweremadefromtheZetagrape,pickedverylateforextremeripeness.Withthatlowishalcoholandsuchpurityofflavourittastesmorelikeagrandeiswein than a conventional Tokay.Palegold.Amazinglylusciousattack(ithasanextraordinary223gramsofresidualsugarperlitre)butcutbyarazor-kissofacidity.Delectablegushofcrystallisedpineapple.Trulysensationalsweetwine.Now-2030

Fortified Wines - Vin Doux Naturel from the south of FranceYD Pigeade, Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, 2017, 15% Half bottle £9.50 Case (12 x 37.5cl.) £108.30 Code PIG917Gorgeouslyexoticpalateofcaramelisedoranges,honey,andlychees.Solightandaromaticforafortifiedwine,allfreshness,perfumeandfinesse.Now-2020

YD Domaine Fontanel, Maury Grenat, 2015, 16% Bottle £20.95 Case £238.83 Code FON615Fromoneplotof75yearoldvinesofGrenacheNoir(theGrenatofthename); and winner of a Coup de Coeur in the 2019 Guide Hachette. Thisstyleiswell-knownformatchingchocolate,butit’sequallygoodwithcheese.Deepruby.Invitinglypurescentofpuréedredberries;andthenawonderfulcoreofraspberries,cherriesandsweetspices.Roundandfat,thisisverypolished.Now-2023

YD Domaine Fontanel, Rivesaltes Ambré, 2008, 16% Bottle £21.50 Case £245.10 Code FON908Oneofthemostdistinctiveandexcitingwinesinourentirestock.Fromlate-picked,60year-oldvinesofGrenacheBlancandGris,theAmbré-literallyamber-tonedevelopsafteratleastfiveyearsofmildlyoxidativeageinginbarrel(andhereit’skeptalotlongerbeforebottling).Deepgold,clearandbright.Thisoffersintriguingfumes,dates,cookedautumnalfruit,ahintofsherry-likeoxidation.Driedfruitflavoursdominate,withaccompanyingsubtleties,includingcoffeeandcaramelisedoranges.Awonderfulpartnertohardcheese,driedfruitandnuts.Now-2023

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Fortified Wines - Sherry

Fernando de Castilla, Classic Dry Manzanilla, 15% Bottle £13.95 Case £159.03 Code FER2NV Arichlycomplexpalate:nuts,pepperyhints.Finishesdryandwhistleclean.Now-2020

Lustau, Dry Oloroso, Don Nuño, 20% Bottle £14.95 Case £170.43 Code LUS2NV Deeplycolouredandfromafairlyoldsolera.Drypalateofbakedpruneanddamson.Fascinatingandunderstandablypopular.Now-2020

Lustau, East India, Solera Reserve, 20% Bottle £15.95 Case £181.83 Code LUS3NV Wonderfullyrichandcreamysweetsherry.Now-2021

Fernando de Castilla, Pedro Ximenez, 15% Bottle £19.95 Case £227.43 Code FER5NV Brown,mellowtone.Enticinglyfreshscentoffigsandtoffee.Sopure-essenceofdriedfruits-andrefined;sonottootreacly.Now-2022

Fortified Wines - Port and Madeira

Krohn, Port, Senador Tawny, Portugal, NV, 20%Bottle £10.95 Case £124.83 Code KRO7NVSince2013KrohnhasbeenpartoftheFladgatepartnership-withTaylor’s,CroftandFonseca.Midweight,red-fruitedandgentlynutty.Now-2020

Krohn, Port, Rio Torto Reserva Ruby, Portugal, NV, 20% Bottle £12.95 Case £147.63 Code KRO2NVTwoyearsinlargeoldbarrelsandbottledunfiltered(sotheremaybeasmalldeposit),it’scorrectlyrichandplummy.Pure,vigorousredfruitwithanattractivesmokynuance.Medium-bodiedandlightlyspicy.Now-2021

Krohn, Port, LBV, Portugal, 2012, 20% Bottle £14.95 Case £170.43 Code KRO112Traditionallymadewithrichplumandfruitcakecharacter.Now-2022

Ramos Pinto, Quinta de Ervamoira, RP10, 10 Year Old Tawny, Portugal, 20% 50cl. bottle £17.50 Case (12 x 50cl.) £199.50 Code RAP2NVSelectedfromoneofthefourfarmsthatmakeuptheRamosPintoestate,agedfortenyearsinlargecasks,thisislovelyandmellow.Strawberryandhazelnutscentswithsmoothtoffee,caramelandpralineflavours.Balanced,completeandpersistent.Now-2022

Krohn, Quinta da Retiro Vintage Port, Portugal, 2005, 20%Bottle £19.95 Case £227.43 Code KRO605Fromthehotsummerof2005,thisisasingleQuintaportfromtheQuintadoRetiroNovoestateinSarzedinho,intheRioTortovalley.Deepandopaque.Roasted,figgyaroma.Compoteofblackfruitwithmilkchocolate(pairwithBlackForestgateau?).Unfurlsdepthsofcookedplums,blackcherriesandChristmasspice.Now-2020

Krohn, Vintage Port, Portugal, 2009, 20%Bottle £29.50 Case £336.30 Code KRO409Drinkingverywell;dense,pruneywithcookedredfruit.Now-2026

D’Oliveira 10 year Sweet, Madeira, 19%Bottle £36.50 Code DOL10YS50cl bottle £26.50 Code DOL10YS50FromTintaNegra,adark,luscious,toffee-flavourednectar-finisheswithaflourish.Bringonsomefruit-cake.Now-2020

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