OTHER INTERESTING BLENDS

Other Interesting Blends

Argentina
14	Susana Balbo Crios Torrontes Blanc	1,200
	93pts RP
	Dry, Crisp, Aromatic

17	Claroscuro Bodega de Arte. Mendoza.	1,300
	100% Cabernet Franc.
	Intense reddish tones. Spicy and highly complex fruit. Chocolate and sweet aromas from aging in French oak.

06	Andeluna Passionado Cuatro Cepas	1,700
	Cab Sauv, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc.
	Gold. Argentina Wine Awards.

16	Susana Balbo Brioso.	1,900
	Bordeaux Blend
	95pts JS, 93 RP, 93 TA
	Deep, brooding and intense garner colour with deep aromas of black currants framed by light French Oak. Big lush and concentrated with a core of red and black currant fruit. Layered flavours including dark chocolate, tobacco and cedar lead into a long finish.

10	Achaval Ferrer Quimera	2,100
	Malbec, Merlot Cab-Sauv, Cab-Franc, Petite Verdot.
	92pts JS

15	BenMarco Expresivo.	2,600
	80% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Franc
	96pts JS, 94 TA, 94 Decanter.
	This is a structured and powerful wine with lots of polished tannins and beautiful cool and intense fruit. Full to medium bodied. Finishes with great length.

13	El Enemigo Gran Enemigo Gualtalary.	4,900
	Cabernet Franc
	100pts RP 99pts JS
	The first 100pt perfect Argentinian red in the publications history.
	Intense and powerful but at the same time, light on its feet with great inner power. There is a cirrus acidity that makes it effervescent and electric. The peppery character gives it a Chinon like twist and it reminds me of my favourite Bordeaux, Pomerols Lafleur. Full body, fine tannins and fantastic depth and length. This is definitely world class.

09	El Enemigo- Gran Enemigo, Mendoza	5,600
	Cabernet Franc-Malbec- Petit Verdot
	96 Points Robert Parker

Australia
13	Torbreck Old Vines GSM.	1,400
	92pts Natalie MacLean.
	From vines averaging over 50yrs of age. Smoky, Moody and brooding with aromas of fleshy, black ripe fruit. A tasty, meaty, savoury red with notes of blackberry, bacon fat, cedar spice and black plum. About delicious.

15	Bill Downie, Murray River SA	1,500
	Biodynamic Petit Vedot
	16/20 JR

15	Heirloom Vineyards, McLaren Vale	1,800
	Touriga Nacional
	Blue Gold- Top 100 wines Sydney 2017

16	Jauma Tikka Cosmic Cat, McLaren Vale	1,850
	80% Syrah 20% Grenache

09	Brygon Third Wheel, Margaret River	1,900
	Cabernet,Shiraz, Merlot
	Trophy. Best Red, Sydney Wine Show 2011
	Trophy, Best Red Blend, Qantas Wine Show 2011
	Gold, Sydney Wine Show 2011

16	Jauma Seaview, Birdseye Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, McLaren Vale.	2,200
	Electric purple in the glass, it sings with powerful raciness but fills the mouth with deep black berries and briary spice with lashings of fresh cherry and plum fruit.

10	Petaluma Coonawarra, Cabernet, Merlot.	2,700
	96GT, 94JH.
	Langtons Classification, Excellent.
	A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a touch of Shiraz and Petit Verdot.
	The fruit derives predominantly from the low-cropping Evans Vineyard (first planted in 1969).
	Elegantly structured and beautifully perfumed, it is typified by fresh Blackberry pastille aromas, fine grained tannins and underlying savoury oak.

10	Yarra Yering Dry Red No 1, Bordeaux Blend, Yarra Valley Australia.	2,800
	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot
	94+pt RP
	From estate vines planted in 1969. Deep garnet coloured, offering notes of ripe black currants, cloves, pencil shavings, tree bark and mulberries. Medium bodied with a firm level of finely grained tannins. The finish is very long.

10	Yarra Yering Dry Red No 2, Rhone Blend, Yarra Valley Australia.	2,800
	95+pt RP. 94pt WS
	Medium-deep garnet-purple colour.
	Fragrant notes of mulberries, spiced blackberries and black cherries. Full bodied and opulently fruity in the mouth.Firm level if velvety tannins, refreshing acidity and a very long, spicy finish.

Austria
13	Nikolaihof " Hefeabzug" Gruner Veltliner, Wachau	1,700
	92pts WS. 90pts RP
	Stunningly complex, intense, tension filled wine. Lovely
	Piquant acidity and lingering mineral character.

14	Tegernseerhof Gruner Veltliner Bergdiestal Wachau	1,700
	92pts Falstaff. 91pts RP

13	Weingut Gruber Muhlberg Gruner Veltliner reserve	1,900
	93pts WE 93pts Falstaff

14	Weingut Knoll Riesling Kabinett Pfaffenberg, Kremstal	2,000
	95pts WE 19/20 Gault Millau 93pts Vinous Antonio Galloni.
	Dry, flinty.

13	Weingut Bernhard Ott Gruner Veltliner Spiegel 1er Kamptal	2,000
	93pts Decanter. 92pts RP

13	Weingut Rabl Gruner Veltliner Kaferberg, Kamptal	2,000
	91-93pts Falstaff

15	Bernhard Ott, Gruner Veltiner, Spiegel 1er Kamptal ( Organic )	2,200
	95pts Falstaff 94pts¬†RP

11	Weingut Knoll Gruner Veltiner, Vinothek, Wachau	2,900
	96pts Falstaff. Dry

Chile
10	Casa Lapostolle Canto de Apalta	1,200
	Carmenere, Merlot, Cab Sauv, Syrah
	91 pts WE. Commended DWWA 2012

14	De Martino Viejas Tinajas Cincault, Itata Valley	1,450
	93pts Tim Atkin 91pts Decanter
	Dry farmed, bush vine grapes aged in ancient clay jars. Delicate, fine complexity, dry tannins.

15	Vina Gonzalez Bastias Pais del Ramal, Maule Valley	1,600
	200yr vines, hand pressed, organic.
	Mint, eucalyptus, earth, fruit.

15	Garage Wine Co, Lot 70 San Juan de Pirque Vineyard, Cabernet Franc.	1,600.
	93pts WA. Vivino 4.1
	Small production from 700 meter elevation. 3060 bottles produced. Native yeast. A very refined Cabernet Franc. Intense, spicy wine with aromas and flavours of cherry , red currant and violet along with smoky mineral notes on the finish. The texture is rich and refreshing.

14	Garage Wine Co, Truguilemu vineyard, Carignan field-blend.	1,600
	Maule Valley.
	95pts RP, 93ST
	Carignan with smidgens of Mataro and Pais, from an old dry-farmed vineyard. Incredible freshness with notes of blood orange peel and wild herbs. The palate is elegant and shows vibrant acidity, is super balanced and incredibly tasty.

15	Garage Wine Co, Lot 71 San Juan de Pirque Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon.	1,600
	95pts Descorchados 91pts RP Vivino 4.1
	Small production, 2,453 bottles, Native yeast, neutral barrels. Mountain grown at 976 meters. Ruby dark cassis, blackberries, dark cherries, strawberries and soft spice. The palate is soft and fresh. Hues of blueberries, soft spice with hints of black cherry and liquorice. Full bodied.

15	Vina Gonzalez Bastias Pias En Tinaja, Maule Valley	1,700
	200yr vines, hand pressed, organic.
	Nice fresh acid, cinamon, anise, coriqnder, turmeric
	Indian spices, good tannins.

13	Vina Gonzalez Bastias Salvaje, Maule Valley	2,600
	200yr vines, hand pressed, organic.
	Black Moscatel, Pias.

15	Montes Purple Angel, Colchagua Valley.	2,990
	92%Carmenere, 8% Petit Verdot.
	99JS, 94TA, 4.5 Vivino.
	This is perhaps the greatest Purpul Angel ever. Full bodied, right and comprised with an amazing texture and density. Fine tannins that are silky and polished.

12	Emiliana Ge, Colchagua Valley.	3,200
	92pts RP, Biodynamic, 47% Carmenere, 38% Syrah, 15%, Cab-Sauv.
	Deep plum red with violet tones. Herbal and balsamic notes over a core of blackberries, dark plums and cherries with a pinch of mint and a soft touch of tobacco. Fine tannins and very good balance.

France
12	Colombelle Blanc, Cotes de Gascogne	1,000
	Gros Manseng Sauvignon Blanc
	85 Points RP

15	Domaine Charvin Principaute d'orange A. Cote.	1,300
	Equal parts Grenache- Merlot. Strawberry, plum, peppery spice and leather. Medium bodied, rounded and charming with some tannic bite.

13	Mathilde Chapoutier Selection- Languedoc Rouge. Southern Rhone	1,300
	Grenache/ Syrah. Medium bodied, elegant and layered. Dry
	92pts RP.

14	Chateau La Bastide, Languedoc/Roussillon	1,300
	Medium bodied, dry. Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah

14	Mas de Daumas, Gassac pont de Gassac rouge IGP, Pays d' Herault	1,300
	French magazine Gault-Milau calls Daumas Gassac the Lafite Rothschild of the Languedoc- Roussillon.

15	Domaine des Enfants Le Jouet.	1,350
	Southern Rhone Red
	Blend.
	Grenache, Carignan, Lladoner Pelut.

14	Domaines Chiroulet, Les Terres Blanches, Gascony	1,300
	Gros-Manseng, Sauvignon Blanc, Ugni blanc old vines

14	Domaine Charvin Cotes du Rhone	1,500
	91pts Vinous

14	Domaine Pinon Vouvray Sec Tuffo. Loire	1,500
	Chenin Blanc
	Expressive aromas of fresh stone fruit.
	Mineral with great acidity.
	Dry.

16	Domaine Richard Rottiers Brouilly, Beaujolais.	1,500
	92pts WE
	From 60yr old vines. Hand picked, semi carbonic fermentation in cement tanks. Rich red fruit masks the gentle tannins in this opulent wine. Ripe blackberry and juicy black plum flavours are warm, generous and lightly structured. Medium to full bodied.

13	Domaine Bunan Bandol Blanc, Mas de la Rouviere, Provence	1,500

15	Domaine Georges Vernay Fleurs de Mai Syrah. Condrieu, Northern Rhone.	1,550
	90pts RP
	The 2015 is a layered beautiful 100% Syrah from the Northern Rhone offering lots of blackberries, olives & peppery floral chatacteristics. Medium bodied richness with sweet tannin and a great finish. Elegant.

15	Anne Sophie Dubois Fleurie, Alchimiste, Beaujolais.	1,600
	93pts Vinous 91pts RP
	50% destemmed, a three week laceration follows by 10 months in oak and cement casks. Opulent bouquet of luscious blueberry and blackcurrant. Medium Bodied with supple tannins, ripe and rounded. This is delicious.

16	Domaine Richard Rottiers, Moulin A Vent.	1,700
	100% Gamay
	94WE, 92V, 17/20 JR
	Medium bodied, organic grapes. A perfumed and elegant nose from vines that are between 40-80 years old. It has structure, tannins and concentration as well as richness, powerful blackberry flavours and good acidity.

16	Domaine Fondreche Cuvee Persia, Rhone.	1,700
	95pts JD, 94 RP, 17/20 JR
	The 2016 Ventoux Cuvee Persia, always a Syrah based Cuvee, includes 10% Mourvedre this vintage. It's a blockbuster Persia, overflowing with plum and blueberry fruit. Black olives and espresso beans also make appearances. It offers incredible purity and elegance, medium to full-bodied richness and full tannins.

15	Anne Sophie Dubois Clepsydre, Beaujolais.	1,700
	93pts Vinous 90pts RP
	The 2025 Clepsydre comes from high density planting (9,000 vines per hectare) on granite soils cropped 30 hectolitres per hectare. The fruit is 100% destemmed followed by 10 months in oak casks. The palate is well balanced with supple ripe tannins and crisp acidity.

11	Domanine du Pesquier Gigondas, Rhone	1,700
	90 Pts S Tanzer

14	Domaine Robert Denogent Cuvee Jules Chauvet, Beaujolais. Gamay.	1,700
	87pts RP
	A clean and fresh bouquet with raspberry and blackcurrent scents. Well defined and showing fine minerality. The palate is well balanced.

14	M.Chapoutier Crozes- Hermitage, Petite Riche, Northern Rhone.	1,700
	92pts Galloni. 92pts AS.
	Unoaked Syrah.
	Intense ruby- purple colour. Ripe blackberry aromas dominate the nose supported by subtle sage - like hints. Supple tannins give a round shape to the medium weight, smooth palate.

15	Benedicte & Stephane Tissot Arbois Trousseau, Jura	1,800
	Trousseau (Bastardo) Grapes

12	Domaine Olga Raffault Chinon, Les Picasses.	1,800
	93pts W&S
	Manually harvested. A delicious young 100%Cabernet Franc of grace and power. Velvety and full bodied with complex and deep tannins from limestone geology. It's slightly peppery red fruit are of beautiful maturity.

13	Domaine des Enfants, I'Enfants, Perdue Cotes Catalanes	1,800
	Grenache, Carignan, Syrah

	All bought up in barrel, it has terrific concentration and depth to go with ripe blackberry, raspberry, liquorice, cured meats and spice. This is a classic Roussillon that has big richness and texture. Fine tannins, the 2013 should be an outstanding wine.

14	Philippe Alliet Chinon.Loire.	1,800
	91pts WS and #90 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2015
	Cabernet Franc.
	This wine exhibits beautifully exuberant fruit and spot on regional typicity. Black cherry and violet notes flecked with olive and white pepper hints. Good minerality, but the fruit takes centre stage.

13	Domaine de Bellevue Gaia, Muscadet. Loire Valley	1,850
	93pts Wine Fronr. 17/20 Jancis Robinson
	Aged in concrete eggs
	Dry, vibrant acidity and gorgeous minerality

16	Jean- Louis Chave Crozes Hermitage, Silene. Northern Rhone.	1,870

	92pts Vinous
	Bright Violet. Expressive, mineral - tinged cherry and blackberry scents with hints of smoky bacon, licorice and succulent flowers. The vineyards of Silene are hillside vineyards. It is rare for Crozes to come from hillside granite soils which produce a wine with more balance and structure. Closes very long and sweet, showing excellent clarity.

14	Domaine Brusset Gigondas, Les Hauts De Montmirail. Rhone.	1,900
	50% Grenache, 25% Mourvedre, 25% Syrah Gold. IWC London 2016
	92pts WA, 91TA, 90 Galloni.
	Aged in 50% new barrels, it has the fresh streamlined style of the vintage and offers beautiful notes of black fruits, roasted herbs and licorice in its balanced, pure modern style profile.

13	Domaine Santa Duc, Gigondas Aux Lieux Dits. Rhone.	1,900
	91pts RP 91pts Antonio Galloni
	Whole bunch fermentation. Has terrific provencal character in its sweet blck cherries, peppery herbs, leather and garrigue aromas and flavours. Medium to full bodied. Ripe textured, it has solid mid palate depth and a great finish.

12	Chateau Haut Monplaisir Pur Plaisir, Cahors, Malbec France.	1,900
	95ptsWE
	From organically grown grapes, a powerful expression of pure Malbec. Plenty of dark tannins to complement the solid fruits and tense acidity.

15	Domaine Coursodon "Silice" Northern Rhone.	1,900
	93pts RP 92pts Vinous AG
	A mix of estate parcels aged in a combination of demi-muids & barrels. Full bodied aromas & flavours of wild strawberry, black raspberry, cassis and crushed violets. A rocking texture and sweet polished tannins.

14	Domaine Jean Michel Gerin Saint Joseph. Rhone.	1,950
	91pts Antonio Galloni. 90pts W&S.
	Youthful purple. Smoky, sharply focused dark berry & violet scents. Juicy and focused on the palate offering bitter cherry and black current flavours that show and open-knit character and appealing sweetness Medium bodied.

15	Chateau Mont Thabor Chateauneuf Du Pape.	1,980
	91pts RP 90pts Jeff Leve
	80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% each Mourvedre and Cinsault.
	Plush and velvety, the 2015 from Mont Thabor features oodles of baking spices and dark fruit. Medium-bodied, ripe, impressively textured with lots of kirsch and black raspberry, white pepper and cedar aromas. A seductive, elegant wine.

15	Jean-Louis Chave Saint Joseph Offerus, Northern Rhone.	2,000
	Syrah
	93pts WS, 92V
	Opaque Ruby. Deep - pitched black and blue fruit, olive and smoky mineral character on the nose. Sweet, spicy and penetrating on the palate offering juicy blackberry and cherry cola flavours. Youthfully firm tannins.

16	Jean-Louis Chave Saint Joseph Blanc, Northern Rhone.	2,000
	Roussane.
	92pts V
	Made from old vine Roussane. Pale yellow gold. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes mineral laced candied fig, tangerines, white flowers, toasted mustard hints of beeswax and ginger. Penetrating, concentrated and emphatically mineral in character with juicy acidity.

14	Domaine Le Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape	2,100

15	Domaine Coursodon "L' Olivae" Northern Rhone.	2,200
	96pts RP 93pts Vinous AG
	Comes from 60yr - old vines & aged in 25% new French oak. Crushed rocks, blackberry, lavender & hints if truffle all emerge from this full bodied incredibly pure, elegant wine.

12	Bernard Baudry Chinon AOC La Croix Boissee, Loire	2,300
	93pts WA 92pts Vinous Antonio Galloni

08	Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol rouge	2,400
	92 pts Tanzer

15	Domaine Jean Roger Chateauneuf-du Pape, Prestige Cuvee, Rhone.	2,500
	80% Grenache 20% Mourvedre.
	96pts V, 95 RP, 4.2 Vivino
	Brilliant red. Expansive, mineral tinged red berry, floral pastille and Asian spice aromas with hints of succulent herbs and incense. Appealingly sweet and seamless in texture offering energenic raspberry, boysenberry and lavender flavours that show outstanding clarity and lift. A seamless, elegant yet powerful wine. Full bodied.

13	Matthieu Barret Domaine du Coulet Cornas Brise Cailloux. Rhone.	2,500
	94pts WS 93pts RP
	Biodynamic. Medium bodied, elegant, moderate tannin.

12	Domaine Duseigneur Chateauneuf du Pape "Catarina" Rhone	2,500
	Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre.
	90-92pts ST 90pts RP

13	Matthieu Barret Domaine du Coulet Cornas Brise Cailloux. Rhone.	2,500
	94pts WS 93pts RP
	Biodynamic. Medium bodied, elegant, moderate tannin.

15	Domaine Coursodon " La Sensonne" Northern Rhone.	2,600
	97pts RP 94pts Vinous AG
	The inky black & blue coloured 2015 is a tiny 200 case production release that comes from very old vines of Mauves, Toumon & Saint Jean de Muzois. Aged in 100% new barrels, it offers sensational notes of cassis, black raspberry, toasted bread, spice and dried flowers as well as full bodied richness and fabulous mid palate depth. Firm tannins and great finish.

13	Domaine Senechaux Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc	2,600
	94pts
	Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Bourboulenc
	Full bodied, ripe layered, voluptuously textured.

13	Chateau Maris, Les Amandiers, Minervois La Liviniere. Languedoc-Roussillon.	2,600
	94pts RP
	The 2013 Minervois La Liviniere Amandiers is a smoking Syrah that was bought up in small barrels. It has lots of sweet purple fruits, violets, underbrush and wood smoke to go with medium to full-bodied richness, ultra firm tannin and superb purity of fruit. A scant 3,000 bottles produced.

15	Domaine Charvin, Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone.	2,600
	95pts Jeff Leve. 93-95pts Vinous, Antonio Galloni
	93pts RP
	Showing a good depth of colour with loads of juicy, fleshy black cherries, thyme, cracked pepper and herbs. The wine balances perfectly being full bodied and elegant, with a soft, silky, spicy kitsch packed finish. Perfumed and floral with stone fruit and cherries, this is really a fine effort.

15	Domaine Roche-Audrain, Chateauneuf du Pape. Rhone.	2,600
	94RP, 4.3Vivino
	Biodynamic. This 100% old vine Grenache from Sandy soils of the Cristiano low-fat was determined, vilified in concrete and aged in demi-maids. The result is a delicious richly textured, dark fruitless wine with tinged of spice and a long velvety finish. Medium bodied. Very nice.

10	E. Guigal Gigondas. Southern Rhone.	2,800
	91pts RP 91pts WS
	65%-Grenache, 25% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah
	From a great vintage that spent 24 months in older foudres. The 2010 Gigondas is a classic effort that offers quality spice, underbrush, loamy soul and mulled dark fruits. Medium bodied, rich supple profile on the palate. Beautifully done.

13	Domaine Jean Royer, Chateauneuf du Pape, La Sable de la Crau. Southern Rhone.	2,950
	94pts Vinous
	Mineral tinged raspberry and floral pastille aromas show outstanding clarity. Spicy, penertrating and energetic on the palate offering juicy red berry, cherry liqueur and lavender flavours. A persistent finish which is firmed by fine grained tannins. Ultra-pure, elegant, sweetly fruited, the 2013 is a stunner in the vintage.

11	M. Chapoutier Bila Haut V.I.T Latour cotes du Roussillon	3,100
	96pts RP 17.5/20 JR
	Grenache/Syrah from the schist soils around the town of Latour de France, it offers a mineral drenched, slightly gamey profile with ample blackcurrant, licorice, wild herbs and spiced meat aromas. Full-bodied, layered and rich with ultra fine tannins and a gorgeous mouthfeel. This gets close to the pinnacle of Syrah and will stand toe to toe with the greatest Syrah from the Northern Rhone and California. Unfortunately they're only produced in miniscule quantities.

10	Domaine Senechaux, Chateauneuf Du Pape	3,300
	95pts RP
	The 2010 is a hedonistic Chateauneuf Du Pape fruit bomb. Super rich with layers of glycerin and fruit. This full bodied classic smells like a Provencal open-air fruit and vegetable market. A full-throttle, rich concentrated wine from a top vintage.

15	Domaine Stephane Ogier, Condrieu, Les Viellies Vignes de Jaques Vernay. Rhone.	3,300
	97pts RP.
	Full bodied richness, vibrant acidity and purity and a sensational finish.

12	Matthieu Barret Domaine du Coulet Cornas Billes Noires. Rhone	3,500
	96pts RP
	Biodynamic. Full bodied richness, stunning purity & integrated acidity.

13	Rotem & Mounir clos Saouma Chateauneuf du Pape rouge " Omnia"	3,700
	93-95pts AG

09	Domaine de Chevalier Blanc AOC Grand Cru Pessac-Leognan.	4,600
	98pts WS 98pts JS 97pts G&G
	95 pts RP
	Very ripe exotic fruit aromas abound on the nose whilst sweet mango and ripe grapefruit mingle on the palate. Grand Cru Burgundy style, there is serious power to this wine. It's a blockbuster with a huge finish.

15	Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie, La Landonne. Rhone.	6,600
	99+pts RP, 97JD, 96WS
	The nose has airs of cooked plums, crushed raspberries, soaking and a firm backdrop of basalt and dried herbs. The palate coasts with stylish richness and tasty tannins giving a complete wheel of flavour, dark fruits and black jam. This is rocket wine.

98	Paul Avril Clos Dr Papes Chateauneuf du Pape.	6,700
	98 Decanter, 96WS, 18/20 JR
	Very plum in colour, aromas of spices, sweet earth and a touch of black cherry amongst the strawberry and plum fruits. It's silky on the full-bodied palate, with sweet fruit and some gentle balsamic notes.

15	Domaine Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie "La Cote Blonde"	6,900
	100pts RP, 98 Decanter, 97 V
	Antonio Galloni.
	I have Rostaing's 2015 Cote Rotie, La Cote Blonde the slightest of edges over the La Landonne for its more aromatic floral nose. It shows the same unfathomable depth and richness married to a sense of elegance that marks the La Landonne and it also shows those wonderfully pure raspberry flavours. It's lush, velvety and incredibly long on the finish.

12	Domaine Stephane Ogier, Cote Rotie, La Belle Helene. Rhone.	11,900
	98pts RP
	Masculine, full bodied, powerful, sensationally concentrated & balanced.

France - Bordeaux
15	Chateau Dallau, Bordeaux Superiore.	1,400
	75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
	Gold, Lyon 2017
	90RP 4.0 Vivino
	Situated in the commune of Saint Denis de Bile just south -west of Lalande -de-Pomerol. The predominance of Merlot shows here with ripe plum and red cherry aromas with a touch of sous-bois. The palate is generous, there is richness lent by oak, finishing with warm spice and gentle tannins.

09	Chateau Fontesteau, Cru Bourgeois, AOC Haut-Medoc	1,500
	Gold, Challenge International du Vin 2011
	Silver, Concours General Agricole Paris, 2012

10	Chateau Fontesteau, Cru Bourgeois, AOC Haut-Medoc	1,500
	90pts WE
	Gold, Mindus Vindi, 2012

12	Chateau La Monthe du Barry le Barry Bordeaux Superior	1,550
	Bronze DWWA 2015

15	Chateau Laroque Grand Cru, St-Emilion.	2,700
	95JS, 94WE, 93AG 4.0 Vivino
	#85 top 100 Bordeaux 2015 JS
	Attractive bouquet with dark black cherries, cassis and violets,with attractive expressive merlot. The palate is medium bodied with fine-grain tannin, well judged acidity with black fruit, a touch of truffle and a pleasant saline finish.

09	Chateau Cantemerle AOC Haut- Medoc	2,950
	95pts James Suckling

10	Chateau Laforge, Saint- Emilion Grand Cru.	3,400
	94pts RP
	Laforge emerges from 3 major soil types in St Emillon, gravel, sand and hard limestone. This is largely a Merlot based wine. Big, forceful, classic full bodied St Emilion with sensational depth. Black fruit, hints of incense , graphite and a suggestion of black truffle. Sensational effort from proprietor Jonathan Malthus.

10	Chateau Cantemerle AOC, Haut- Medoc.	3,500
	95pts Wine Front 94+pts RP
	This is the finest Cantemerle I have encountered in my professional career of tasting young vintages. With it's 2010 this classified growth may well have made a modern day version of their legendary 1949. Stunningly deep ruby/purple. Beautiful perfumed raspberry and blueberry notes. Medium bodied with impressive purity. Broad, rich and intense on the palate. A quintessentially elegant Bordeaux.

09	Chateau La Dominique, Saint - Emilion Grand Cru.	3,500
	95pts RP, 95pts HH
	2 stars Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2013
	Supple tannin with loads of spicy fruitcake, licorice, cassis & kirsch-like notes. Full bodied with beautiful richness, purity and depth.

10	Chateau Croix de Gay,Pomerol	3,700
	94pts Gilbert& Gaillard.
	94pts Falstaff Magazin

10	Chateau De Fieuzal, Pressac-Leognan	3,700
	93pts WE
	92pts James Suckling

10	Chateau La Confession, Saint- Emilion	4,600
	93pts Huon Hooke
	93pts Jeff Leve

12	Chateau Le Dome Grand Cru St-Emilion.	6,200
	80% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Merlot.
	95RP, 95WE, 94+AG,
	Dense ruby, purple colour. Plenty of raspberry and blueberry fruit intermixed with spring flower notes. Medium bodied with stunning elegance, purity and minerality.

09	Chateau Nenin, Pomerol	6,400
	95pts Gilbert & Gaillard.
	94pts James Suckling

10	Chateau Nenin, Pomerol	6,400
	96 pts James Suckling

15	Chateau Leoville Barton, St-Julien, Grand Cru.	6,500
	97 WE, 96 JS, 95 RP, 18/20 JR
	Deep crimson, very fresh and zesty. Now this is a mineral wine. Elegant, medium- bodied, really rather glorious actually.

16	Chateau Leoville Poyferre, Saint- Julien.	6,800
	62% Cab-Sauv, 26% Merlot, balance Petit Verdot and Cab- Franc
	98DC, 98JD,97RP, 97V, 97JS, 97WS
	Brilliantly concentrated, full bodied, opulent beast of a wine offering a heavenly bouquet of creme de cassis, black currents, smoked earth, tobacco leaf and crushed rock. Perfectly balanced with masses of polished tannins, no hard edges and a fabulous finish.

15	Chateau Pape Clement Pessac-Leognan.	7,000
	53% Merlot 46% Cabernet Sauvignon
	99JS, 97JD, 96RP, 95JL, 95WE
	Showing amazing depth of fruit with fabulous polish and length. Full-bodied, electric acidity, very integrated with refined tannins.

11	Chateau Clinet, Pomerol	7,400
	95pts RP
	94pts Jeff Leve
	94pts Tim Aitken

12	Chateau L'Evangile, Pomerol.	7,600
	93% Merlot 7% Cabernet Franc
	96NM, 95JS, 94RP.17.5/20 JR
	The 2012 is an outstanding effort displaying copious quantities of black raspberry and Blackberry fruit intermixed with hints of camphor, black truffles and subtle new oak. Opulent, round and generously endowed with impressive purity. Consistently one of the finest wines of Pomerol.

15	Chateau Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan.	7,800
	63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 2% each Petit Verdit and Cabernet Franc.
	99JS, 97RP, 97JL, 96WS, 96WE
	2 Stars Le Guide Hachette des Vins.
	A wonderful wine of great impact and rich, grippy tannins. Offering a huge nose of chocolatey dark fruits, roasted herbs, graphite and flowers. A big, rich, opulent beauty.

09	Chateau Certan de May, Pomerol.	7,800
	95pts Gilbert & Gaillard
	95pts Galloni
	95pts WE
	95pts ST
	Very dark hue. Racy nose with ripe fruit underscored by tons of graphite. On the palate, incredible fullness, ripe velvety tannins impart impressive length. A superlative wine in a great vintage. The most powerful, finest overall wine made by this estate since their 1982.

16	Chateau Calon-Segur. Saint- Estephe.	8,100
	98JS, 97JD, 97V, 96RP, 96DC
	60% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Merlot 18% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot that spent a full 20 months in all new French oak.
	A monumental wine in the making. Superb aromas of crushed berries, violets and sandalwood. Perfectly integrated acidity, thrilling depth and purity of fruit with a great, great finish.

15	Chateau Pichon- Longueville Baron Grand Cru, Pauillac.	8,900
	98pts WE, 98 JD, 97 RP, 97 V
	The 2015 Chateau Pichon Baron is a sensational bottle of wine made from 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot that spent 18months in 80% new French oak. This full-bodied, concentrated 2015 has sweet tannins, a great texture and a big, big finish. Pauillac all the way with both opulence and finesse. Endowed with spectacular balance and class, this is quite simply a brilliant showing.

09	Chateau Pichon Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande, Grand Cru, Pauillac.	10,700
	97 Falstaff, 97 Decanter 18/20 JR 96JL
	Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2013. 3 Stars.
	The 2009 Pichon just exudes gorgeous ripe, damson and burberry fruit blending seamlessly with the fantastic silky, supple, fine grained tannins. This is elegance personified. A truly great wine.

11	Vieux Chateau Certain. Pomerol	11,000
	96pts James Suckling
	96 points WE
	96 points Tim Atkin

15	Chateau Leoville-Las Cases Grand Vin, St- Julien.	11,800
	85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot.
	99JD, 99WE, 98+RP, 98V, 98JS
	An arresting bouquet of very intense blackberry, blueberry and oyster shells. Medium to full- bodied palate with svelte tannin, a fine line of acidity and a mineral driven finish.

03	Chateau Montrose, Saint -Estephe	12,700
	Le Guide Hachette des Vins,2007. 2 Stars.
	99pts RP 99pts Jeff Leve.

10	Chateau Figeac, St Emilion, Grand Cru.	12,950
	98pts Gilbert &Gaillard
	97pts TA
	96pts WS
	20/20 La Revue du vin de France.
	30% Merlot 35% Cab Sauv 35% Cab Franc
	Dense garnet. Extremely rich nose with elegant toasted oak framed by ripe fruit. Mouth coating generous palate with a fine grained texture, lace like tannins, huge fruit presence and velvety oak. Empyreumatic finish. A consummate wine.

16	Smith-Haut Lafitte Rouge,Pessac Leognan. MAGNUM.	14,300
	98RP, 98JS, 98AG, 98WE, 98WS,
	98 Decanter 18/20JR.
	65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot.
	Sensuous scents of warm black cherries, blackberry pie, star anise, cigar box, truffles and crushed rocks. Medium to full bodied, rich and seductive. Extremely expressive and beguiling.

16	Chateau Leoville-Las Cases, Grand Cru, St-Julien.	15,990
	100WA, 100JD, 100DC, 19/20JR
	75%Cabernet Sauvignon,14% Merlot, 11%Cabernet Franc.
	A unique Las Cases that harkens back to some of the great classics such as 1985 or 1986. With its solid backbone of tannins and a walnut, licorice and blackcurrant character. Full and powerful. Put simply the 2016 Las Cases is a total stunner.

09	Chateau Montrose, Saint- Estephe	16,500
	Le Guide Hachette des Vins, 2013. 2 stars
	100pts RP 100pts JS 99pts Jeff Leve.

10	Chateau Pavie, St Emilion, Grand Cru.	19,400
	100 RP, 98 Falstaff, 19.5/20 B&D
	Blackish crimson. Juicy, clean and fresh. Lots of mineral character. Great balanceand potential. Dry appetising finish, masses of ripe tannin and a long finish. Proper!

15	Chateau Angelus Grand Cru St-Emilion.	19,500
	99JS, 99JL, 98Decanter, 97RP
	This shows the purity of Angelus.
	Full bodied, very fine and intense, yet exquisitely delicate with wonderful freshness. Super silky tannins and an epically long perfumed finish. This Angelus is a real head turner.

14	Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, Grand Cru.	23,000
	99 JS, 97V, 97 JD, 18.5/20 JR
	Relatively deep garnet. Very intense nose. Quite dramatic and very Mouton with spiciness and ripe fruit plus acid and tannin. Exotic and pure Mouton, this is utterly seductive. A wine without a hair out of place.

16	Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac.MAGNUM.	63,850
	100RP, 100JS, 100V, 100JD
	The 2016 Ch. Mouton Rothschild is a truly profound, magical blockbuster wine in every sense. A bouquet of thick black fruits licorice and black truffle. It hits the palate with a mammoth amount of fruit with a thrilling sense of minerality. Powerful, profound wine.

15	Chateaux Margaux, Margaux.	68,000
	100 JS, 100 DC, 100 JD, 100 WE, 99 RP, 99 VN, 99WS, 19/20 JR.

Germany
13	Weingut Ziereisen Steingruble Gutedel, Baden	1,500
	92pts CT 90+ RP
	40yr old Chasselas from jurassic soil.
	Discreet oak,rich, well balanced acidity.

14	Koehler- Ruprecht Riesling K.S. Spatlese Trocken, Pfalz	1,900
	93pts V. Antonio Galloni 91+RP

Hungary
09	Ikon Evangelista, Balatonboglar.	1,700
	100% Cabernet Franc.
	Gold Monde Selection 2013
	Silver Challenge International du Vin 2013.
	Full-bodied, rich and dense Cabernet Franc. Dark fruit, capsicum, violets and earth. Aromas of tobacco leaves, beans and dark chocolate. A long lingering finish.

Italy - Arbruzzo
10	Masciarelli Marina Cvetic Merlot Colli IGT	1,800
	94pts JS

Italy - Basilicata
09	Elena Fucci Titolo, Aglianico del Vulture	2,900
	Opulent with velvety tannins. Aglianico grapes.
	95pts RP 95pts Daniele Cernilli. Doctor Wine

Italy - Campania
10	Feudi di San Gregorio Taurasi DOCG	1,700
	93pts RP. 91pts WS
	Aglianico grape

13	Montevetrano Rosso Core IGT.	1,800
	91pts JS. 90pts Guido Essenziale ai Vini D'Italia
	2 Glasses Gambero Rosso
	Fruit sourced from Benevento to the north and Salerno in the south. Soft and luscious with thick layers of dark fruit, cinnamon, cherry ood, prune and plum. A wine full of character with a full and decisive licorice finish.

09	Feudi di San Gregorio Piano di Montevergine Taurasi Riserva DOCG	1,900
	100% Aglianico di Taurasi
	94pts RP 2 Glasses

12	Fattoria Galardi Terra di Lavoro IGT
	Anglianico 80% Piedirosso 20%	2,200
	94pts RP 94pts JS

10	Feudi di San Gregorio Serpico DOC	2,400
	95pts RP. 93pts WE
	Aglianico grape.

07	Montevetrano di Silva Imparto Colli di Salerno IGT	2,900
	95pts RP. 95pts Vinous Antonio Galloni
	Cabernet Sauvignon/Aglianico

12	Feudi di San Gregorio Patrimo Rosso IGT	3,300
	96pts WE.
	Merlot

11	Montevetrano Montevetrano Rossi IGT.	3,400
	95pts Guida Oro 94pts JS
	3 glasses by Gambero Rossi
	50% Cab-Sauv 30% Aglianico 20% Merlot
	This is a racy and beautiful red with spices, dark fruits and a smoky, light vanilla undertone. Full bodied and super polished. Very fine tannins. Flavours go on for minutes.

Italy - Northern, Alto Adige
15	Cantina Terlano- Kelleri Terlaner Classico	1,400
	Pinot Blanco, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc.
	92pts JS 91 pts Vinous Antonio Galloni. 90pts RP

13	Poderi Aldo Conterno"IL Favot" Langhe Nebbiolo DOC	1,900
	91pts WS
	Cherry, licorice,leather & earth flavours. Elegant, balanced.

11	Weingut Gottardi Mazon, Pinot Noir	1,900
	90pts Dr Wine
	3 Glasses Gambero Rosso
	Aroma is immediate, elegant, floral & fruity.
	Fresh & piquant with discreet tannins

13	Cantina Terlano-Kellerei "Vorberg" Pinot Bianco, Single Vineyard, Reserva	2,100
	93+RP 92pts WE
	Full bodied, elegant palate offers ripe apple,pear, tangarine, lemon drop and flint.

08	San Leonardo, San Leonardo IGT.	3,100
	95pts JS 94pts Guida Oro 93pts Vinous 93Pts Decanter 92p
	Intense ruby red with garnet highlights. A wine of remarkable intensity, with layers of bell peppers and wild berries over a background note of vanilla. The palate is full, warm and impressively rounded. Intense aromatics that linger on the palate.

Italy - Northern, Emilia-Romagna
10	158 Masselina Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon, Rubicone	1,300
	Commended. Decanter World Wine Awards 2012

Italy - Piedmont
13	Ottosoldi Barbera del Monferrato	1,000
	92pts JS
	Classic Barbera, with ripe fruit, minerals fresh mushrooms. Medium to full bodied , beautiful fruit and depth.

12	La Spinetta Brico Quaglia Moscato d' Asti DOP	1,200

14	Viberti Giovanni Dolcetto d'Alba DOC Superiore	1,300
	90 Points WS

15	Dante Rivetti "Mara" Barbera d'Alba.	1,300
	Classic Barbera. Medium tannins, bright acidity.

16	Paolo Scavino Langhe Bianco, Sorisso, DOC.	1,600
	90pts RP
	A bright refreshing white blend of 40% Chardonnay, 40% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Viognier. It reveals some of the creamy structure of Chardonnay and much of the aromatic potency you would associate with Sauvignon Blanc. The Viognier is the most interesting part of the blend. It gives the wine a lustre or sheen that is silky and unctuous on the finish.

11	Nervi Gattinara	1,600
	Nebbiolo, 90pts WS
	Located 100 miles north of Barolo, this estate is the oldest existing winery making Nebbiolo. A rich red exuding liquorice, cherry, strawberry, floral and spice flowers, singed by iron and tobacco notes. Intense and harmonious with excellent grip and a lingering finish.

15	Elvio Cogno Barbera d'Alba Bricco Dei Merli.	1,750
	91+pts RP
	This was a terrific vintage for Barbers. The 2015 shows inky density and succulent softness. A pretty level of fresh acidity and distinct mineral tones. Aromas of crushed flint and campfire ash are followed by cola and balsamic herbs. This wine us distinguished by its savory flavours and the softness of its texture

12	Viberti Giovanni Barolo, DOCG Buon Padre	1,800
	WE 90pts

08	Barbera d'Alba, Bruno Giacosa	1,900
	89 Points WS

05	Marchesi Di Gresy Merlot da solo Monferrato Rosso DOC.	2,000
	93pts Falstaff. 92pts WS.
	Deep ruby red with violet hues, generous with red fruit , cherry and plum notes. Good structure and fine tannins.

13	Viberti Giovanni Barolo, DOCG, Buon Padre.	2,100
	93pts WS
	4.0 Vivino
	Gold. Texsom Int Wine Awards 2014.
	Full-bodied, this red shimmers with licorice, cherry, tar, mineral aromas and flavours.

12	Proprieta Sperino Uvaggio Coste della Sesia Rosso	2,100
	Vinous. " Bold, powerful, intense".

14	Produttori Barbaresco, Barbaresco. DOCG	2,200
	94pts RP 92pts WS 92pts WE
	Nebbiolo
	The 2014 Barbaresco is medium bodied displaying intense red fruit aromas with hints of white pepper and anise. Powerful and firm with an ethereal flavour supported by good acidity.

06	Dante Rivetti,"Micca" Barbaresco.	2,300

09	Antoniolo Osso San Grato Piemonte DOCG	2,400
	94pts Vinous Antonio Galloni

14	Elvio Cogno Pre-Phylloxera Barbera d'Alba	2,500
	92pts Daniele Cernilli

06	Viberti Giovanni Barolo DOCG Riserva Bricco Delle Viole	2,600
	94pts W&S 92pts WS

11	Domenico Clerico Barolo DOCG
	94pts RP	2,600

11	Produttori Del Barbaresco Ovello Riserva DOCG.	2,700
	100% Nebbiolo
	95pts Antonio Gallaoni 94pts Wine & Spirits.
	From one of the coolest zones in Barbaresco, it is superb. Precision and energy really stand out. Pine, mint,chalk, bright red berries, blood orange and white pepper are some of the signatures in a brilliant, finely-cut Barbaresco that captures the best of both vintage and the site.

11	Producttori Del Barbaresco Montestefano Riserva DOCG.	2,700
	100% Nebbiolo
	94pts Antonio Galloni 94pts WE
	Inward, powerful and explosive. A firm spine of tannin gives the wine much of it's signature power. Dark red cherry, smoke, pomegranate and scorched earth blossom on the dramatic finish. A wine of real density and gravitas, the Montestefano stands out for it's pure unbridled energy and overall intensity.

11	Producttori Del Barbaresco Montefica Riserva DOCG.	2,800
	100% Nebbiolo
	95pts Antonio Galloni 94pts WS
	A regal towering Barbaresco, the Montefica should provide thrilling drinking for the next several decades. A rush of dark cherry, plum, smoke, licorice and tobacco add nuance on the powerful structured finish.

06	Viberti Giovanni Barolo DOCG Riserva San Pietro	2,900
	93pts WE 92pts WS

06	Viberti Giovanni Barolo Riserva La Volta	2,900
	92pts WS 92pts W&S

11	Produttori Del Barbaresco Asili Reserva DOCG.	2,900
	96pts WS 95pts Antonio Galloni 94pts RP
	Asili creaminess, silkiness & overall texture. Intense aromas of cherry, rose, licorice & tar, with tobacco spice and mineral elements on the palate. Concentrated but elegant and expressive. Tannins are finely tuned and delineated with grace.

05	Matteo Correggia Roche d'Ampsej, Roero Riserva DOCG	2,900
	Nebbiolo
	91pts WA

13	Poderi Aldo Conterno"IL Favot" Langhe Nebbiolo DOC.	3,000
	91pts WS
	Cherry, licorice,leather & earth flavours. Elegant, balanced

04	Azelia di Luigi Scavino Bricco Fiasco, Barolo DOCG	3,000
	94pts WA 93pts WS

13	Poderi Aldo Conterno"IL Favot" Langhe Nebbiolo DOC.	3,000
	91pts WS
	Cherry, licorice,leather & earth flavours. Elegant, balanced.

13	Elvio Cogno Barolo Ravera.	3,200
	97pts#15 of 50 best wines of the world. Luca Gardini WE 97pts JS
	10 Best Wines of 2017. Forbes Magazine.
	Wonderful complexity and subtlety with firmness. Aromas of orange peel, stones, walnuts and dark fruits. Medium to full bodied, plenty and a racy finish. A beauty.

14	Sottimano, Pajore, Barbaresco. Nebbiolo	3,200
	95pts Antonio Galloni
	Rich, deep & intense, the 2014 possesses fabulous depth to match it's intense personality. The tannins are nearly buried by the luxuriousness of the fruit. Dark blue and purpilish stone fruit, lavender, mint and sage infuse the deep layered finish.

09	Marchesi di Gresy, Barbaresco, Martinenga.	3,300
	92WSavoury and classy nose. Shy on the palate with a gentle mouthful and succulent cherry and spice. Great balance with wonderful, tactile tannin, dried fruit and cherry notes on a long finish.E, 91RP, 91AG, 17+JR 4.3 Vivino

13	Brovia Barolo Garblet Sue DOCG.	3,490
	98pts WE 94pts Antonio Galloni
	#6 Top 100 wines 2017.
	This stunning wine opens with classic Nebbiolo aromas of new leather, rose, wild berry, crushed herbs and dark spice. The 2013 is wonderfully full, luscious and textured. There is plenty of polished tannins and drive to ensure many years of exceptional drinking. Scents of iron, smoke, herbs and licorice add the closing shades of nuances. What a gorgeous wine this is.

13	Elio Grasso Barolo Ginestra Mate.	3,700
	96pt RP, 95pt CT
	A rich and velvety textured red with grip and power framing the licorice, cherry, tar and tobacco flavours. Complex and fresh, this has everything in the rights proportion showing fine balance and lingering after taste.

12	Brovia Barolo Brea Vigna Ca'Mia	3,700
	A feminine, gracious Barolo endowed with striking translucence and pure class. Stunningly beautiful. Dry, full bodied.
	Antonio Galloni 94+ points.

05	Domenico Clerico Ciabot Mentin Ginestta,DOCG	3,800
	96pts RP. 96pts Vinous Antonio Galloni

09	La Spinetta Vursu Vigneto Gallina, Barbaresco DOCG	4,000
	94pts WA 94 pts Vinous Antonio Galloni

09	Bartolo Mascarello Barolo DOCG	4,200
	95pts WE. 95pts Falstaff Magazin

11	Bartolo Mascarello Barolo DOCG	4,300
	94pts RP' 94+Vinous, 94pts WE
	Full bodied, elegant palate, refined tannins,bright acidity.
	Precise, mineral, complex.

13	Pio Cesare 'Ornato' Barolo,DOCG.	4,500
	96pts Decanter 95pts RP. 95pts WE 95pts 95pts JS.
	The 2013 offers a great sense of freshness & brightness. Ripe tannins are tightly integrated yet the finish is round and supple. Full to medium bodied, aromas of wild berry, Black truffle and cola. Magnificent harmony and purity.

11	Pio Cesare il Bricco Barbaresco.	4,500
	96pts JS 93ptsVinous 93pts WE
	ThPowerful, rich and structured, the 2011 Bricco possesses explosive energy. Full bodied with ultra fine tannins and a finish that lasts for minutes.is is Pio Cesare's top Barbaresco, emerging from the top of the family's estate in Treiso.

10	Tenuta Cisa Asinari, Marchesi di Gresy, Camp Gros Martinenga Barbaresco.	4,900.
	97WA, 95AG, 17+JR 4.4 Vivino
	Only produced in exceptional vintages, the Martinenga vineyard is considered by many to be the best single vineyard in Barbaresco. Ethereal, herbal cherry on the nose. Succulent cherry on the palate with a hint of cassis. Elegant and muscular on the finish.

05	Domenico Clerico Barolo Percristina, DOCG	4,950
	97pts Tanzer. 96pts Falstaff Magazin

08	Bartolo Mascarello Barolo DOCG	5,400
	98pts Vinous Antonio Galloni 96pts RP

10	Bartolo Mascarello Barolo DOCG	8,700
	99pts Vinous Antonio Galloni. 99pts WE 97pts WS

89	Gaja Barbaresco DOCG	16,800
	96pts RP

Italy - Sardinia
15	Agricola Punica Montessu- Isola dei Nuraghi IGT.	1,600
	Carignano-Cabernet- Syrah.
	92pts WE 90V
	A stylish fresh red with spiced black raspberry and blackcurrant fruit. Accents of green olive, dried thyme and sweet smoke. Medium - to full- bodied. Long supple tannins and a crisp pristine finish.

12	Tenure Dettori Chimbanta.	1,900
	Monica Grapes
	Artisanal Wine.
	90pts WS
	Dark ruby red, hints of turtle, scrub, passito flowers and ripe red fruit. Airy, expressive, elegant with a finish of great persistence. Unfined and unfiltered. Natural fermentation, no sulfur. Certified bio- dynamic.

12	Agricola Punica Barrua - Isola del Nuraghi IGT	2,100
	94pts JS 92pts V.Antonia Gallani
	Carigano, Cab Sauv, Merlot
	Full bodied, silky tannins

12	Tenure Dettori- Dettori.	2,200
	Cannonau Grapes
	Artisanal Wine.
	Produced from 100yr old vines and aged for 24 months in cement tanks. Dettori refuses the use of wood and this gives us wines that are perhaps not easy to understand but are overwhelmingly complex and elegant. Unfined and unfiltered, natural fermentation, hand harvested, no shoulder dioxide and certified bio-dynamic.

13	Argiolas Isola Del Nuraghi Turriga	3,800
	96pts JS 94pts TO
	#47 Top 100 Italian Wines 2017
	The symbolic wine of Sardinia. Plum like ripeness, this celebrated blend is composed of 85% Cannonau (Grenache), 5% Carignano, 5% Bobal, 5% Malvasia Nera. Aged in oak for up to 2 years, the black fruit nuances are smooth, velvety and soft. Medium to full - bodied. The mouthfeel is broad and encompassing.

Italy - Sicily
14	Regaleali Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC	1,100
	89pts RP

15	Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso	1,600
	Organic.
	95pts JS 95pts WE
	Made from very fine Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio. Old Vines range from 40 to 140 yrs in age. Red cherries and wild strawberries on the perfumed nose. Full bodied palate with fine tannins and fresh acidity.

15	Feudo Maccari Saia.	1,700
	94pts JS , 91 RP, 4.1 Vivino
	Beautiful aromas of tile, spice, Mediterranean herbs and oyster shell. Full-bodied, firm and silky tannins. Lovely length and texture.

12	I Vigneri di Salvo Foti, Etna Rosso DOC, Sicily	1,800

14	Tenuta Delle Terre Nere Santo Spirito.	2,300
	96pts RP 96pts JS
	An absolute standout wine that shows the generosity and the elegant depth of the vintage. The bouquet is profound and thickly layered with wild fruit, sweet licorice, dried apricot, crushed minerals and grilled herb. One of the finest and most exciting wines by Marco De Grazia.

12	Piettadolce 'Vigna Barbagalli' Etna	3,900
	95pts RP. 95pts JS
	100 year old vines. Full bodied, firm tannins.

Italy - South West
09	Fattoria La Rivolta, Aglianico del Taburno Riserva, DOC Campania	2,100
	Golden Star. Vinibuoni d' Italia 2013

Italy - Tuscany
10	Tenuta Cantagallo Chianti Montalcino Riserva DOCG	1,300

14	Ornellaia 'Le Volte dell'Ornellaia' Toscana IGT	1,400
	Cabernet- Merlot- Sangiovese
	90pts JS

09	Tenuta Monteti Caburnio, IGT	1,440
	91 Points RP

13	Le Ragnaie Chianti Colli Sensi.	1,500
	90pts CT. Organic.
	Essentially this is declassified Brunello di Montalcino as the grapes are grown above 600m which is too high an altitude for DOCG regulations. This is 100% Sangiovese Grosso naturally fermented for 3 weeks in cement then aged for 6 months in Barrique. The nose and initial flavours suggest Burgundy but then comes the unmistakable sour cherries and spicy lift of a classic Tuscan red.

11	Felsina Berardenga Rancia, Chianti Classico Reserva DOCG	1,500
	94pts Vinous Antonio Galloni 93pts JS
	Bronze DWWA 2015

11	Castello D'Albola Chianti Classico DOCG	1,560
	WS90 pts. Gold Mundus Vini 2015. Gold San Francisco IWC

07	Monteti IGT	1,600
	Petit Verdot, Cab Franc, Cab Sauv
	92 Points Parker

14	Montepeloso A Quo Rossi IGT.	1,600
	92pts JS 91pts TO
	Cabernet- Montepulciano_ Sangiovese.
	Unfiltered. Plenty of ripe fruit for a cool vintage with fresh mint & thyme undertones to the citrus and berry character. Medium bodied, firm and silky tannins. Focused and pretty.

15	Collemattoni Rosso di Montalcino.	1,600
	94 pts Decanter 17/20 Jancis Robinson.
	Concentrated ruby with orange tinged. Deep and brooding nose with hints of black tea leaves. Focused, pure cherry and raspberry fruit with bags of powdery tannins and perfectly balanced. Elegant and long.

12	Tenuta Di Ghizzano Verenoso DOC.	1,800
	70% Sangiovese 30%,Cabernet Sauvignon
	93pts Antonio Galloni, 16.5 IS
	Vivino 4.0
	The 2012 Verenoso wraps around the palate with gorgeous depth and resonance. Dark plum, cherry, mint, spice and licorice blossom as this succulent, expressive wine shows off its personality. Sweet floral and spice notes add finesse on the silky, perfumed finish.

09	Oliviero Toscani Rosso	1,900
	93pts Falstaff Magazin
	Gold. Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

08	Tua Rita Perlato Del Bosco, IGT	1,900
	93 Points WE

13	Buondonno Chianti Classico Riserva.	1,900
	A lovely Chianti Classico. Great warm climate nose, animal tones, herbs, hay, violets, dark fruits. Medium palate, acidity and tannins. A well balanced elegant wine.

12	Podere Salicutti Dopoteatro Rosso IGT.	2,100
	90% Cabernet Sauvignon. 10% Canaiolo
	91pts WS
	A constant classic among Francesco Leanzas wines. A wine of amazing finesse but the power is not to be missed.

15	Conti Costanti Rosso di Montalcino, DOCG.	2,200
	91pts V, 90pts WE. 4.0 Vivino
	100% Sangiovese.
	Aged in tonneaux of French oak for one year. Rich, round, full bodied with gobs of red berry fruit, well integrated oak and firm tannins.

12	Gaja Ca'Marcandi Promis, Toscana IGT	2,200
	92pts RP, 92pts JS 2 glasses
	Merlot/ Syrah

13	Felsina Beradenga, Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG	2,300
	96+pts Vinous, 95 RP, 94 D
	A dark, moody and sophisticated wine. Wonderfully bright and lifted from start to finish. Dark red cherry, plum, rose petal, herb and liquorice are some of the signatures.

10	Uccelliera Rapace IGT.	2,400
	93pts JS 91pts RP
	Very ripe and earthy with dried fruits and spices. Full bodied, soft and silky tannins and a focused, Fresh finish. Stylish and flavorful.

11	Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo, Chianti Classico Gran selzione, DOCG	2,500
	95pts Suckling
	94pts Antonio Galloni

10	Castello de Ama San Lorenzo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG.	2,500
	95pts WE 95pts WS 93pts Antonio Galloni
	80% Sangiovese 13% Merlot 7% Malvasia Nera
	Combines power and elegance with a racy feel. Notes of wild cherry, strawberry and rose.The finish is long. Well defined from start to finish.

15	Montepeloso Eneo.	2,500
	95pts TO
	The 2015 Eneo is a beautifully saturated and concentrated wine. The unusual blend used here is Sangiovese, with Montepulciano, Marselan and Alicante Bouschet. The bouquet is profound and exuberant with generous integration and beautiful power. The mouthfeel is seamless and soft.

14	Podere Forte Petruccino Orcia	2,600
	Merlot- Sangiovese
	Complex, elegant.

10	Casanova di Neri, Brunello di Montalcino	2,600
	96pts James Suckling

12	Tenuta Sette Ponti Orma, Bolgheri	2,800
	96pts JS 94pts Luca Gardini

13	Le Macchiole 'Paleo' Bolgheri.	2,900
	Cabernet Franc
	97pts RP. 97pts JS. 96 Pts Antinio Galloni
	#97 top 100 wines 2016 Wine Spectator.
	A deep sensual wine, with striking fruit purity. Mocha, espresso, plum, chocolate and savory herbs give the 2013 tons of aromatic intrigue with plenty of textural depth to back it up.

11	Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno IGT	2,900
	98pts Luca Garclini
	96pts JS
	Silver DWWA 2015

09	Le Pupille Saffridi Maremma Toscana IGT	2,950
	Cab-Sauv, Merlot, Petit Verdot.
	94pts JS 93pts Vinous Antonio Galloni
	Silver, DWWA 2013
	Ripe, almost raisiny, raspberry and cherry character. Elegance and finesse.

11	Fontodi Flaccianello Della Pieve Toscana Centrale IGT	3,000
	95 pts RP
	95 pts JS
	95 pts WS

14	Isole e Olena Cepparello Toscana IGT.	3,250
	97pt Antonio Galloni. 95pts RP
	100% Sangiovese aged in oak barrels. The 2014 Cepparello is truly beautiful and absolutely transends the expectation of the vintage. This beautiful Sangiovese is full and generous on all levels. It offers upfront presentation with opulent fruit, deep layering and fine elegance. Generous flavours of dark cherry, black current, red rose & cured tabacco.

12	Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno IGT	3,300
	98pts Luca Gardini. 97pts James Suckling

11	Grattamacco Bolgheri DOCA Superoire	3,300
	98pts Luca Gardini
	96pts Decanter
	Silver, DWWA 2015

14	Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso Bolgheri.	3,400
	Cabernet Franc
	94pts Antonio Galloni 92pts RP
	3 Glasses Gambero Rosso.
	Captivating aromatics, bright fruit and silky ripe tannins. Arresting in its beauty, the 2014 is translucent, pretty and highly nuanced. A perfumed Paleo Rosso built on Grace rather than power.

15	Tua Rita Giusto di Notri, Toscana IGT.	3,500
	96-97pts JS 96pts WA
	Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller parts Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Dense and structured with beautifully polished tannins. Lots of power here and oak driven tones of sweet expresso, chocolate and spice that surround a succulent core of dark fruit and candied cherry. Contemporary, complex and gorgeous from top to toe.

13	Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.	3,500
	97pts V, 96JS, 95WE
	Luminous red, high pitched aromas of sour cherry, raspberry, rose ,white pepper and minerals. Dense and silky in texture but displays great juciness, clarity and floral lift. Virtually weightless, this hauntingly beautiful wine showcases everything Brunello can be when made from vines that grow in what is a real Grand Cru section of the Brunello di Montalcino denomination.

11	Podere Salicutti, Brunello di Montalcino, Piaggione. DOCG.	3,700
	100% Sangiovese.
	96pts Vinous AG, 95 Decanter,
	17/20 JR, 4.5 Vivino
	The 2011 is a thrilling harbinger allying impressive power with beautiful elegance. Expressive and energetic, it bursts with perfumed thyme blossom, pepper, aromatic herbs and red plum. The plush ripe fruit core is held together by supple smooth tannins. A wine of weightless elegance.

12	Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.	3,900
	96pts JS 94pts RP
	The 2012 reveals a dark and inky appearance with bright ruby highlights. The nose is generous and robust with dark cherry fruit, plum, Indian spice, mocha and espresso bean. Delicate berry nuances and bright acidity with profound depth.

10	Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino "Fornace"	3,900
	100% Sangiovese
	97pts Doctor Wine,96pts RP 95pts WS

10	Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino V.V.	4,500
	100% Sangiovese
	100pts JS 95pts RP
	50 Best Italian Wines.

13	Montevertine le Pergole Torte	4,800
	100% Sangiovese
	98pts RP
	95-97pts Antonio Galloni

13	Salvioni Brunello Di Montalcino.	4,900
	97pts WE 96 Antonio Galloni.
	Luminous full red. The lively, perfumed nose combines red cherry, blueberry, minerals and flirty aromas.
	Rich and densely packed, showing captivating peppery lift to the very ripe red and blue fruit flavours. Knockout Brunello from one of the quality leaders of Montalcino (and Italy for that matter)

15	Bibi Graetz Testamatta Rosso IGT.	5,200
	99pts JS. 4.3 Vivino
	#45 top 100 wines 2017.
	A stunning wine. This is the best Testamatta ever made. Fascinating aromas of red fruits, tea, bark and wet soil as well as fresh leather. Full-bodied, silky tannins and a juicy finish.

13	Tenuta Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana IGT	5,600
	Sangiovese 85% Cab-Sauv 10% Cab-Franc 5%
	96pts WA 96pts Wine Front

10	Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG.	5,900
	98pts RP 98Pts WS 98pts JS
	This is a gorgeous wine, absolutely impeccable on all levels. It delivers stunning intensity, power, integrity and balance. A dark, brooding and powerful wine. It shows immediate richness and complexity with spice, tobacco, cured meat and dried blackberry and plum.

11	Castello di Ama, Vigneto La Casuccia, Chianti Classico Grand Selezione.	5,900
	80% Sangiovese 20% Merlot.
	97JS, 96AG, 95 Falstaff.
	Deep, very luminous ruby red. Multi layered, full-time volumed nose of fruit ranging through wild cherry, tobacco leaf, black liquorice and mint. Superb richness and elegance in the mouth, excelling in depth and balance. Sweet silky tannins.

12	Duemani 'Duemani' Cabernet Franc, Costa Toscana IGT	6,300
	99pts JS. 98pts Luca Gardini. Biodynamic
	50 Best Italian Wines BIWA 2015

12	Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore	6,500
	Cab-Sauv, Merlot,Cab-Franc, Petit Verdot.
	97pts JS 95pts Falstaff, 94pts RP

09	Le Macchiole Messorio Toscana IGT Merlot	6,900
	TWA-BIWA 2012 50 Best Italian Wines.
	97pts WE 97pts JS 95 Falstaff

13	Le Macchiole Messorio IGT	8,200
	98pts RP 97pts W&S
	100% Merlot from low yields of around 800grams per plant. The 2013 Messorio is truly a divine creation that puts Merlot on a well- deserved pedestal. Dark fruit, blackberry, spice, leather, tar and tobacco. Finely integrated tannins and plush textural richness. The finish is succulent and beautifully layered. This is a stunning wine.

15	Argentiera DOC Bolgheri Superiore. MAGNUM	8,700
	50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc.
	99JS, 97 Falstaff, 96 Guida Oro 4.4 Vivino.
	Gold. Sommelier Wine Awards.
	Delightful nose of creme de cassis and mixed spice. Full bodied, super polished tannins, a long finish and electric acidity.

11	Podere il Carnasciale il Caberlot IGT Toscana.	8,950
	Magnum.
	100% Caberlot. Cabernet Franc/ Merlot.
	96pts Antonio Galloni 17.5 JR
	94pts JS 4.5 Vivino.
	Produced only in numbered magnums, the 2011 Caberlot is an extraordinary wine. Softly textured and luscious wine with dark layers of fruit intensity, spice and chocolate. This wine really constitutes its own category of red wine among the Super Tuscans thanks to the originality of its aromas and texture, firm tannins and lush density. These are some of the most unique wines in Italy. Boasting nuances of Graves, Pomeral and IL Carnasciale's unique terroir, it ranks among the planet's most singular wines.

10	Pian dell'Orino Bassolino di Sopra, Brunello di Montalcino.	9,000
	100pts RP.

12	Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Madonna del Piano.	9,000
	Sangiovese.
	98JS
	Earthy aromas of thyme, truffle, scorched earth and dark berry on the nose. The palate offers ripe black plum, pipe tobacco, licorice and nutmeg set against firm tannins.

13	Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia	9,500
	98pts JS, 98 WE, 97 RP.
	Fabulous structure, with powerful, polished chewy tannins and ripe subtle fruit.
	Aromas of blueberry, black currant, rosemary and lavender. Full bodied with bright acidity and a savoury finish.

15	Tenuta San Guido. Sassicaia.	9,500
	98pts JS. 98 Decanter, 98 WE, 97 RP
	Ripe, creamy black & red fruit with cider and spice notes on the nose. The palate is one of controlled power underpinned by gorgeous sweetness and flowing elegance. Silky tannins and a long finish.

07	Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Madonna del Piano.	9,500
	Sangiovese
	98WE, 98JS, 96V
	#29 of Top 100 wines 2013 WE.
	Here's an unforgettable wine that absolutely makes the case for 2007 being one of the best vintages of late in Montalcino. A super finesse wine. The style is rich and Dewey textured.

10	Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiors.	9,999
	97pts RP 97pts Vinous 97pts WE
	The 2010 is a truly outstanding wine. What stands out is the absolutely seamless integration of the many moving parts. The wine magically transitions from cherry, spice, chocolate and espresso in one melodic and continuous loop. It exudes balance and elegance and is profoundly expressive.

15	Ornellaia "IL Carisma" Bolgheri Superiore.	10,900.
	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot.
	98JS, 98V, 97WS. 4.5 Vivino
	A dream wine with magnificent balance. Bright raspberry jam, mint, white flowers and pomegranate are some of the many notes that punctuate the finish in a memorable Ornellaia that will go down among the great vintages.

15	Tua Rita Redigaffi Toscana IGT Merlot.	11,500
	100pts JS 97pts WA
	#1 Top 100 Italian wines 2017
	This is an extraordinary merlot with such purity and focus. Flowers such as violets and hints of orange peel. Full bodied yet incredibly energetic and structured. The finish goes on for minutes. The 2015 Redigaffi is a blockbuster. The best yet.

06	Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore	12,000
	97pts RP 97pts WE 97pts JS
	The 2006 Ornellaia is a massive towering masterpiece. Flowers, minerals, tar smoke and dark fruit are all woven in an intricate fabric of almost indescribable elegance and power. Vintage 2006 will go down as one of the all time greats in Tuscany and Bolgheri in particular. Simply put, the 2006 Ornellaia is a must have bottle.

Italy - Umbria
13	La Carraia Tizzonero Rosso IGT	1,300
	91pts JS
	Monteplulciano- Sangiovese.
	Silk, refined with firm but polished tannins

11	Tenuta Bellafonte Collenottolo DOCG.	1,850
	100% Sagrantino
	92pts WE, 91Luca Gardini, 90 Decanter 4.1 Vivino
	Silver DWWA 2017
	Silver IWC London 2017
	Only indigenous yeast used for fermentation lasting 20 days.
	Matured in large Slovonian oak barrels for 10 months. Spontaneous clarification without filtration. Impenetrable ruby red colour. Opens with ripe black-and-white skinned berry, leather and truffle aromas. Firm concentrated palate offers chassis, Blackberry jam, licorice and black pepper notes alongside noble tannins.

Italy - Veneto
08	De Stefani, Soler, Veneto	1,200

13	Pasqua Romeo & Juliet	1,300
	Merlot, Covina, Croatina
	Dry, black cherries, raspberry, light tannins.
	Commended DWWA 2015

13	Allegrini Palazzo della Torre.	1,490
	70%Corvina Veronese 25% Rondinella 5% Sangiovese.
	92pts JS 90 pts TO
	Gold Mindus Vini 2016
	This is one of the wines that has made Allegrini famous throughout the world. Superb, dense cherry rich red.aromas of coffee and espresso with black fruit and smoke on the palate. Robust, medium to full-time bodied wine. The Corvina and Sangiovese grapes are dried to become raisined and concentrated creating a smooth velvety character.

14	Cantina Pra Morandina Valpolicella	1,800
	Corvina,Corvinone,Rondinella.
	Un-oaked, fragrant,licorice and cherry characters.
	92pts JS. Bronze DWWA 2015

11	Tedeschi Amarone della Valpolicella	1,900
	94pts RP 93pts WE

11	Zenato Amarone della Valpolicetta Classico DOCG	2,200
	94pts WE 93pts WS

09	De Stefani Rabosa Del Piave	2,300
	91 pts RP

12	Amarone Delle Valpolicella, Zenato.	2,300
	92pts RP 92 JS, D 91 4.4 Vivino
	A bold and opulent wine, the 2012 opens to a tarry black colour and dense extraction. Aromas of dried meats, dried fruits and flowers follow through to a full body, juicy tannins and a ripe- fruit finish. Very soft and delicious.

13	La Salette, Amarone della Valpolicella, Classico.	2,850
	91pts WE
	Cassis, blue flowers, baking spice, grilled herb and new leather lead the nose. The palate offers dried black cherry, mature plum, chewing tobacco and nutmeg along side fine grained tannins.Fresh and elegant

13	Pieropan, Amarone della Valpolicella, DOCG.	2,850
	93pts JS
	Finely tuned by 3 years in oak barrels and 1 years bottle age, the wine shows an unbelievable bouquet of cherries and black berries.

09	De Stefani Stefen 1624. Veneto	2,900
	95pts Luca Maronite

06	Dal Forno Valpolicella Superiore	3,800
	Valpolicella Blend
	92pts WE 91pts RP

05	Nicolis Amarone Della Valpolicella DOC	3,900
	Valpolicella Blend
	Gold, WVT Wine Awards

Lebanon
13	Chateau Musar Jeune, Bekaa Valley.	1,500
	Certified Organic.
	Cinsault, Syrah, Cab-Sauv Sauv
	Silver, Texsom International Wine Show 2017.
	Deep crimson, black fruit on the nose with licorice, mint and black olives. Fresh acidity, soft tannins and a long after taste of Morello cherries and clove.

04	Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley.	2,800
	91pts RP 90pts WS
	Lebanese wine was famously good 30 centuries ago which helps to explain why Musar commands such enthusiasm around the world today. Equal parts Cab-Sauv, Carignan and Cinsault. The palate is broad and indulgent with hints of bitter chocolate. Exceptionally graceful.

New Zealand
14	Millton Vineyard, Crazy by Nature "Cosmo Red" Gisborne	1,200
	92pts Wine Front
	Malbec, Syrah, Voigner, Merlot. Organic
	Unfined and unfiltered.

14	Te Mata Coleraine, Hawkes Bay.	2,500
	60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 12%Cabernet Franc.
	100pts SK, 98 BC
	Arguably NZ's greatest red wine, this is another phenomenal wine of sophistication and sublime seduction. Fabulous aromas of cassis, cigar box, violet and toasted almond on the nose. The palate delivers awesome concentration and weight together with silky texture and fleshy mouthfeel. Tannins are fine and chalky and exquisitely proportioned.

15	Te Mata Coleraine, Hawkes Bay.	3,200
	54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc.
	98pts RC, 98 SK, 96 BC
	Fragrant as always, hinting at violets, tobacco and cassis, it's also a broad shouldered vintage with substantial power and tannin. The oak is beautifully integrated into the wine already, appearing as classy Pauillac like pencil shavings on the lengthy finish. Very stylish wine with a big future.

12	Schubert Con Brio, Martinborough	3,500
	17.5/20 Raymond Chan.
	Shiraz/ Merlot/ Cabernet Sauvignon
	Fermented to 14% alc, the wine is aged 4yrs in new French oak barriques. Medium to full bodied, the bouquet is full, broad and etheral with layers of red current and berry fruit. Acidity and oak lead to a very long and sustained finish.

Portugal
15	Niepoort Dialogo Tinto. Douro	1,200

14	Anselmo Mendes Muros Antigos Escolha, Vinho Verde	1,400
	Blanc

12	Quinta do Crasto Superior Red	1,800
	RP90 pts Bronze, DWWA 2014

14	Niepoort Redoma Tinto, Douro	1,900

12	Terra do Zambujeiro, Borba	2,100
	Aragonez,Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira, Cab Sauv, Touriga.
	Full bodied, soft fine tannins
		2,200
12	Quinta da Fronteira Douro Grande Reserve.
	Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz & Touriga Franca grapes.
	92pts WE 91pts RP
	Deep purple colour with lush aromas of black fruit, black pepper, mocha and some herbal hints. The palate is dense full-bodied and reveals a fine balance between acidity and firm tannins.

11	Quinta do Crasto "old vines" Reserva Douro	2,900
	RP94pts WE94pts
	Silver DWWA.

South Africa
14	Sardie Family, Treinspoor, Swartland.	1,700
	Tinta Barroca. 96pts RP, 92WE, Vivino 4.0
	Lucid red color, it has a captivating bouquet with raspberry, cranberry leaf and tobacco aromas. The palate has firm tannins and the acidity is beautifully judged with killer salinity and minerality on the finish.

16	Mullineux White Blend, Swartland.	1,700
	94TA 92WS 92 V 4.0 Vivino
	Old vine Chenin Blanc and several small parcels of Mediterranean varieties for complexity, balance and aromatic lift. A nose of ripe, green citrus fruit and Christmas spices. Savoury, honeyed and subtle with fine-grained oak and balanced acidity.

15	Mullineux Syrah. Swartland.	1,800
	100% Syrah 94JS 93RP 18/20JR
	Medium-sized Full bodied. Dry. The 2015 includes two additional vineyards on granite soils and 100% whole bunch component. It has a clean and precise bouquet with floral tinged red berry fruit. The palate is very well balanced with crisp acidity. Smokey and dark fruits with a dark, rocky freshness more akin to northern Rhone.

14	Sardie Family, Columella.	2,950
	Syrah-Mourvedre, 96pts RP
	It has a brooding bouquet with brambly black fruit, briary wild Heather and cold stoney aromas. Medium bodied with sappy red and black fruit. Very well balanced with crisp but firm tannins.

Spain
14	Oliviere Rivière Rayos Uva, Rioja	1,300
	93 pts JS

11	Finca La Emperatiz Crianza, Rioja	1,300
	93pts WS 91pts RP
	Silver IWS 2015

14	Venta Las Vacas, Ribera del Duero.	1,300
	91pts GP 90pts RP
	100%Tempranillo.
	Aged in French and American oak barrels for one year. The fruit is ripe without excess, with aromas of ripe berries and a touch of hay, straw and Mediterranean herbs, quite open and expressive. The palate is medium bodied with integrated alcohol, acidity and oak. Powerful and approachable.

16	Txomin Etxanix, Txacoli De Getaria.	1,350
	Hobdarribi Zuri grapes.
	90pts Decanter.
	Txacoli is a regional specialty that sits in the same freshness and crispness as Muscadet and Vino Verde. Aromas of citrus and dough on the nose, while the palate has a really appealing appley acidity. Lemon, steel and a hint of creamy lees complete the wine. A light and crisp style with surprising complexity. Great with seafood.

08	Alejandro Fernandez Dehesa La Granja	1,400
	92pts Guia Reposol, 91pts ST. 91pts Vinous
	Tempranillo

09	Finca La Emperatriz Reserva, Rioja	1,400
	Silver, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2015
	Bronze, DWWA 2015

11	Barahonda Barrica, Yecla	1,400
	90 PTS Vinous
	Organic, estate bottled by the oldest winery in the Yelca DO region. This wine combines the powerful Monastrell grape with the spicy, soft tannins of Syrah. Dry farmed and hand harvested from 60yr old vines.

16	Teso La Monja, Romanico Toro.	1,400
	93JS, 92RP, 91GP
	Nose of blackberry and cassis to go with graphite, scorched earth and liquorice aromas. Ripe, full-bodied and concentrated, this 100% Tinto de Toro offers terrific depth and purity. Great with powerful food.

15	Casa Castillo El Molar, Murcia.	1,500
	92-93pts RP, 93 pts Guia Pennin
	Garnacha, 100% full clusters. The wine is rich and aromatic with aromas of dry flowers and aromatic herbs. Ultra fine tannins.

11	Bodegas Roda Sela, Rioja DOCa	1,500
	Trempranillo, Graciano
	92pts Wine Front, 91pts RP
	Bronze IWC 2014

15	CVNE Monopole, Rioja Classico Blanco.	1,500
	92RP
	This traditional white is Viura with a dollop of Manzanilla sherry from Sanlucar that adds hints of nuts and spices. Subtle and with some sharpness and chalky sensations on the palate. Very tasty and long.

13	Alemany I Corrio Pas Curtei, Penedes	1,600
	Cab-Sauv, Merlot, Carignan.
	Genuinely hand made, tiny volume. Mouth
	Coating blackcurrent fruit with a layered texture.

16	Alemany i Corrio Principia Mathematica, Penedes	1,600
	White, 93pts RP 91pts Guia Peninsula
	Produced from a 2.8 hectare plot planted with Xarel-lo grapes. 50yr old vines, organic and hand harvested. Crisp white fruit and apricot on the nose with a light nutty element and a Meursault-esque butteriness. Dry, soft, full bodied with fresh acidity.

13	El Hombre Bala	1,600
	Garnacha Tinta
	93pts RP
	Mixed berries, pepper, soft tannins
	Fresh and persistent

14	Atlan & Artisan 8 Vents, Majorca	1,600
	Merlot, Cab Sauv, Manto Negro, Callet.
	92pts Falstaff Magazin

16	Gorka Izagirre, Txakoli de Bizhara.	1,670
	91GP, 90 Decanter.
	Gold, Sommeliers Wine Awards UK 2017.
	Aged on Lees with no oak influence. Mouthwatering, zesty, beautifully taut, super dry, super fresh and very long.

13	Atlan & Artisan, Epistem No 3, Yecla	1,700
	Monastrell & Garnacha Tintorera
	92 pts RP

14	Bodegas Carmelo Rodero Crianza, Ribera del Duero.	1,800
	92pts RP 91pts Pennin
	Gold Mundus Vini, 2016
	10% Cabernet Sauvignon to complement the Tempranillo. Matured for 15 months in second use French oak barrels. Quite floral, with a thin patina of sweet spices, fresh and elegant. The palate reveals a silky and velvety texture with juicy fruit and very fine tannins. Good freshness and Balance. Superb

12	Bodegas Roda Sela, Rioja DOCa	1,800
	90pts RP.
	Medium bodied, dry, elegant and balanced, polished tannins.

14	Bodegas Borsao Tres Picos.	1,800
	100% Garnacha.
	92pts Galloni, 91pts WS, 90pts RP
	#39 top 100 wines of 2016.WS
	The outstanding 2014 Tres Picos comes from some of the oldest Grenache vineyards on the slopes of the Moncayo Mountains. Aged in neutral French oak with plenty of Southern Rhone like black cherry liqueur, garrigue, pepper, licorice and spice. Medium -bodied, lusty, heady.

08	Valenciso Reserva, Rioja	1,900
	Tempranillo
	Decanter 96pts and Decanter Wine of the Year
	96pts Tim Atkin
	93pts RP

11	Finca La Emperatiz Parcela No 1 Rioja DOCa	1,900
	93pts WS. Gold. Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, 2014 & 2015
	Tempranillo

14	Oliver Riviere ' El Cadastro' Arlanza (Organic)	1,950
	Garnacha-Tempranillo
	93pts RP

13	CVNE Vinedos del Contino, Reserva Rioja. DOCA.	2,100
	91pts JS
	Silver IWS London 2017.
	The 2013 Reserva is 85%Tempranillo, 15% Grenache and the balance made of Graciano and Mazuelo. Shows really pretty fruit with chocolate, meat and plum character. Medium to full bodied, soft and velvety tannins and a flavorful finish.

14	Vinyes Domenech Furvus Montsant. Catalunya.	2,100
	Grenache.
	GP93 Vivino 4.1
	Silver DWWA 2016
	From one of the oldest vineyards in Capcanes at an altitude of 450-500m with very old vine Grenache. Highlights balsamic aromas, fennel, rosemary, thyme, as well as blueberries and currant. Fine fresh acidity. Tannins are polished and elegant.

13	Niepoort & Paul Perez, Bierzo, Calderera. Spain	2,250
	93pts RP. # 13 James Suckling Top 100 Spanish Wines 20
	Mencia grapes. Medium bodied, spicy, delicate & velvety.

15	Oliviere Riviere Ganko	2,300
	50% Granacha- Mazuelo
	95pts JS, 94+ RP, 93 WE
	Organic, from 60 year-old vines.
	Hand harvested, whole cluster. The nose of the 2015 Ganko is spectacular. The palate follows a similar path of seriousness and minerality with a stoney dry sensation. This is simply phenomenal.

11	Hacienda Monasterio Crianza	2,450
	93 pts RP
	93 pts WS #69 Top 100 wines 2015

12	Hacienda Monasterio Crianza	2,450
	94pts RP 93pts JS
	Full Bodied. Fresh and Bright

12	Dominio de Pingus, PSI	2,450
	92 pts RP

14	Casa Castillo Pie Franco, Murcia.	2,500
	94pts RP, 94 Pts Guia Pennin
	Monastrell, matured 18mths in well seasoned oak barrels. A subtle and elegant Monastrell. The palate is extremely elegant, silky and delicate with very good freshness and acidity.

15	Clos d'Argon, Tinto, Catalunya.	2,600
	93pts JS, 93 Guia Pen in 18/20 Vinum 4.2 Vivino
	Bronze DWWA 2015
	Cherry red colour with deep crimson rim, dark intensity.
	Lots of red and black fruit on the nose. Hints of compote, clove and pepper. Touches of intense minerality, chocolate and coffee. Very long finish. A powerful and concentrated wine.

16	Aalto Ribera del Duero.	2,650
	Tempranillo.
	93-95 RP 4.3 Vivino
	A concentrated wine, generously soaked, round, lush with a great combination of power and elegance. One of the finest Aalto's in recent times.

05	Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Blanco Reserva. Rioja.	2,700
	Malvasia Riojana, Vicera grapes.
	95 RP, 94 GP, 4.2 Vivino.
	The 2005 Vina Tondonia Blanco Reserva is a fine and elegant wine inspired by the vineyards of Graves in Bordeaux. From limestone-rich soils, it has aromas of hay, straw, honey, chamomile and dried flowers. A round and powerful palate with pungent flowers.

07	Alemany I Corrio Sot Lefriec. Penedes	2,900
	Merlot, Carinena, Cabernet
	90+pts RP
	Dry, soft acidity, medium ti high fine grained tannins. Decant one hour.

16	Bodegas El Nido 'Clio', Jumilla	2,950
	70% old vine Monastrell 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.
	4.5 Vivino 92RP
	Aged in French and American oak. Opaque purple with an expressive nose of underbrush, briar and blueberry. A plush opulent wine with great density of fruit and savoury flavours. A powerful decadent wine.

14	CVNE Cantino Vina Del Oliva Rioja, Alavesa. DOCA.	3,200
	96pts Tim Aitken. 94pts Guia Penn. 92pts RP
	Tempranillo.
	Full bodied, complex and elegant with well- integrated oak and fine grained tannins. Rich, ripe black fruit and a long finish.

14	Bodegas Muga Torre Muga, Rioja.	3,250
	96JD, 96JS, 94RP, 4.2Vivino
	Tempranillo
	Very perfumed. Deep purple with aromas of ripe, dark fruit, spicy notes of black pepper, graphite and thick undergrowth. Smooth soft tannins on the palate. Elegant with balanced acidity.

07	Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva.	3,700
	Tempranillo.
	96 JS, 95 RP, 4.3 Vivino
	Gold & 95 Decanter.
	Tempranillo with 10% Mazuelo aged in American oak barrels for 4 years. Balanced and elegant with fine grained and fully resolved tannins and great acidity. Polished and silky.

13	Atlan & Artisan No 2, Yecla, Spain.	4,400
	Syrah, Garnacha, Tintorera.
	94pts JS 93pts RP
	25yr old single vineyard. 700m altitude, non-irrigated, hand bottled without filtration. Mostly Syrah and a whopping 15.5% alcohol. Very perfumed on the nose with floral notes, aromatic herbs,spices and smoky notes. The palate is full bodied and the flavours are immense with decadent tannins. A hedonistic bomb.

14	Atlan & Artisan Epistem No 5, Yecla, Spain.	4,400
	93pts RP 4.5 Vivino
	Single vineyard Monastrell from ungrafted vines at 800m altitude. Full bodied and powerful but quite fruit driven. Lush and satisfying in a hedonistic way. 800 bottles produced.

12	Clos Mogador, Priorat. DOCa. Cabernet, Grenache, Syrah.	4,990
	98RP, 97GP, 95GR, 95 WE and #69, Top 100 wines 2017
	The 2012 Clos Mogador is nothing short of spectacular. The nose has notes of herbs, wet slate and graphite. The super -elegant palate offers great acidity & freshness with incredibly layered and delineated flair.

05	Vega-Sicilia Unico, Ribera del Duero.	16,800
	Tempranillo with 6% Cab Sauv.
	99GR, 97V, 96RP 18/20 JR
	Sweet and leathery on the nose. There's a firm grip even though the tannins are resolved. Deep and firm and incredibly long. Powerful but at the same time elegant with fine grained tannins.

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16	Cibonne Tentation, Cotes de Provence, France.	290
	Blend of Grenache, Cinsault Syrah and Tibouren.
	Vivino 4.0
	Traditional Cotes De Provence blend with a higher than typical proportion of Tibouren, an historic and extremely rare variety that is said to have been a favourite of Julius Caesar.
	Delicate pink.Pungent red berries and orange pith on the nose and palate. Silky and open knit, finishes smooth and broad with appealing fruity persistence.

16	Ata Rangi Summer Rose. New Zealand.	300
	92pts BC 92pts Wine Front
	55% Merlot from Craggy Range with the remainder Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir from Ata Rangi. Delicate and pristine red florals. Bone dry. Fantastic.

14	Clos Cibonne , Cotes de Provence, Tentations	1,400
	Top 100 wines James Suckling

16	Clos Cibonne, Cotes de Provence, La Vignettes	1,860
	93W&S, 93 Vinous, 93JG
	90% Tibouren, 10% Grenache.
	Very fine and delicate with tangerine, spices and fine hernias well as a faint hint of cream alongside the delicateredcherryand cranberry fruit. There's abit of grip and fine acidity. Such delicacy and purity.

13	Domaine Bunan Mas de la Rouviere	1,900
	Bandol. Provence, France.
	WS 90pts

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Italy - Arbruzzo

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Italy - Sardinia

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