Cuvee Jean Paul Rouge 2018 7.25
This was the first wine I ever listed way back in time. It quickly became a big favourite and was for donkeys years was the house red in the much-missed Sportsman in Strines. Produced from a blend of Syrah and Grenache grapes in the Vaucluse area of the Southern Rhone, this no frills quaffer is packed with juicy, rich, sweet, red fruit and splashed with the characteristic Rhone hint of spice.
Great with any sort of meaty dish and just perfect on its own. Get re-aquainted with an old friend.
This was the first wine I ever listed way back in time. It quickly became a big favourite and was for donkeys years was the house red in the much-missed Sportsman in Strines. Produced from a blend of Syrah and Grenache grapes in the Vaucluse area of the Southern Rhone, this no frills quaffer is packed with juicy, rich, sweet, red fruit and splashed with the characteristic Rhone hint of spice.
Great with any sort of meaty dish and just perfect on its own. Get re-aquainted with an old friend.
"Les Pivoines" Beaujolais Villages 2018 V V 9.95
Juicy, fresh and approachable wine made from whole-bunch Gamay grapes using the traditional carbonic maceration
technique .Exhuberant fruity red wine with juicy crushed strawberries, cherry characters and an intriguing savoury twist.
The palate is soft and approachable with vibrant acidity and a mouthwatering floral, morello cherry finish.
Great with charcuterie and perfect for those that like a lighter red.
Juicy, fresh and approachable wine made from whole-bunch Gamay grapes using the traditional carbonic maceration
technique .Exhuberant fruity red wine with juicy crushed strawberries, cherry characters and an intriguing savoury twist.
The palate is soft and approachable with vibrant acidity and a mouthwatering floral, morello cherry finish.
Great with charcuterie and perfect for those that like a lighter red.
Les Coteaux Cotes du Rhone Villages 2015 ORGANIC VV 10.85
Gorgeous old school red produced from 85% Grenach eand 15% Syrah. Deep, dark flavours with concentrated layer upon layer of primary red fruit refined by smooth oaky subtleties and notes of licorice. Long finish in which the intensity of the vintage shines through.
Gold medal at the Sommelier Wine Awards and House Wine on the Orient Express.
Seen elsewhere at £11.95
Gold medal at the Sommelier Wine Awards and House Wine on the Orient Express.
Seen elsewhere at £11.95
The Cicada (Pays de Mediteranee) 2019 10.65
Lovely, fruit driven, lighter style of red which takes its name from the emblem of the Domaine Chante Cigale
– the famed ‘singing cicadas’ of Provence. Fresh raspberry fruits on the nose, flavours are more ripe cherry with a
touch of spice. The Carignan adds a bit of soul to the vibrant Grenache, nicely balanced acidity with supple tannins.
Great lightly chilled with pasta and risotto dishes or for summer drinking.
Lovely, fruit driven, lighter style of red which takes its name from the emblem of the Domaine Chante Cigale
– the famed ‘singing cicadas’ of Provence. Fresh raspberry fruits on the nose, flavours are more ripe cherry with a
touch of spice. The Carignan adds a bit of soul to the vibrant Grenache, nicely balanced acidity with supple tannins.
Great lightly chilled with pasta and risotto dishes or for summer drinking.
Fleurie La Madonne, "La Reine de l' Arenite" 2016 VV 12.75
The mother of all Beaujolais, the Queen of Arenite!!! ( Arenite being the crumbly, pink sandstone which underlies the vineyard)
Pretty, floral, elegant and aromatic. A heady perfume of freshly picked flowers drift above the crushed berry fruit nose.
Lovely fresh summer fruit with a hint of Morello cherries and a finish of bitter dark chocolate . Gorgeous.
The mother of all Beaujolais, the Queen of Arenite!!! ( Arenite being the crumbly, pink sandstone which underlies the vineyard)
Pretty, floral, elegant and aromatic. A heady perfume of freshly picked flowers drift above the crushed berry fruit nose.
Lovely fresh summer fruit with a hint of Morello cherries and a finish of bitter dark chocolate . Gorgeous.
"La Cote Savage" Cairanne Cotes du Rhone Villages 2012 VV 15.35 Fabulous oak-aged Boutinot red from the village of Cairanne. Produced from the classic Rhone blend of Grenache Noir,
Syrah, Carignan and Mourvedre. A rich, savoury and meaty mouthfull with a touch of sweet spice on the nose, ripe berry, liquorice, summer pudding and a hint of cinnamon on the palate. Drinking beautifully now and will continue to improve for the next 5 years.
To see how this fabulous wine is made, highlight the link, click on it then select Go to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKl9uIGF_04
Syrah, Carignan and Mourvedre. A rich, savoury and meaty mouthfull with a touch of sweet spice on the nose, ripe berry, liquorice, summer pudding and a hint of cinnamon on the palate. Drinking beautifully now and will continue to improve for the next 5 years.
To see how this fabulous wine is made, highlight the link, click on it then select Go to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKl9uIGF_04
'Les Coteaux Schisteux', Séguret Côtes du Rhône Villages 2014 VV 15.95
Produced almost entirely from hand-picked grenache grapes, with a touch of syrah, on the
stony terraces high above the village of Seguret. Plush, rich and opulent, with layers of exotic spice, cracked black pepper underlined with vanilla. vanillin. Polished and smooth but steeped in depth and texture as the flavours swirl around and linger. Bronze medal at the International Wine and Spirits Challenge.
Produced almost entirely from hand-picked grenache grapes, with a touch of syrah, on the
stony terraces high above the village of Seguret. Plush, rich and opulent, with layers of exotic spice, cracked black pepper underlined with vanilla. vanillin. Polished and smooth but steeped in depth and texture as the flavours swirl around and linger. Bronze medal at the International Wine and Spirits Challenge.
Chateau Pineraie 2010 (Cahors) V 14.50
Produced by the 5th generation of the Burc family from a blend of 85% Auxerois (Malbec) and 50% Merlot.
Deep, earthy nose whilst the palate shows plum, blackberry and lots of spice. Vanilla, soft oak and a potpourri
of herbs add character and complexity, which is balanced by gentle tannins. Very much a food wine which goes
great with hearty casseroles. Bronze medal at the International Wine Challenge
Produced by the 5th generation of the Burc family from a blend of 85% Auxerois (Malbec) and 50% Merlot.
Deep, earthy nose whilst the palate shows plum, blackberry and lots of spice. Vanilla, soft oak and a potpourri
of herbs add character and complexity, which is balanced by gentle tannins. Very much a food wine which goes
great with hearty casseroles. Bronze medal at the International Wine Challenge
Château Milon 'Cuvée Caprice', Saint-Émilion 2016 V V 16.75
Exceptional value right bank Bordeaux produced by the Bouyer family from 100% merlot grapes and aged in French oak barriques for 8-10months. Intense warm spiced fruit on the nose. A proper claret with rich plummy fruit throughout.
This is quite a full-bodied, food-friendly claret with a fresh, structured finish and gentle tannins..
Works with a range of dishes, from classic ros bif, game and lamb roasts or stews right through to well aged farmhouse Cheddar.
Exceptional value right bank Bordeaux produced by the Bouyer family from 100% merlot grapes and aged in French oak barriques for 8-10months. Intense warm spiced fruit on the nose. A proper claret with rich plummy fruit throughout.
This is quite a full-bodied, food-friendly claret with a fresh, structured finish and gentle tannins..
Works with a range of dishes, from classic ros bif, game and lamb roasts or stews right through to well aged farmhouse Cheddar.
Arc du Rhone Gigondas 2014 VV 17.50
Produced from a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre grapes in the Southern Rhone village of Gigondas
then oak aged for 14 months. This is full-flavoured with notes of rich bramble fruit and a twist of peppery spice. With bottle age the wine will develop further complexity The perfect accompaniment to game, roasted beef, or hard cheeses especially mature Cheddar (but don't mention that to the French)
then oak aged for 14 months. This is full-flavoured with notes of rich bramble fruit and a twist of peppery spice. With bottle age the wine will develop further complexity The perfect accompaniment to game, roasted beef, or hard cheeses especially mature Cheddar (but don't mention that to the French)
Chateau Loudenne 2009 (Medoc Cru Bourgeoisie) 20.00
.Warm, ripe and fresh claret produced from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes.
Good body and plenty of blackcurrant fruit. Gently oaked with notes of cedar which integrate beautifully
with the depth of fruit. Will drink beautifully for another 4/5 years.
Silver medal winner at the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Seen in a Manchester independent at £23.50.
Good body and plenty of blackcurrant fruit. Gently oaked with notes of cedar which integrate beautifully
with the depth of fruit. Will drink beautifully for another 4/5 years.
Silver medal winner at the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Seen in a Manchester independent at £23.50.
Chateau Beauregard Ducasse 2015 Graves) 16.95
Classic Graves produced from a blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc .
Hand-picked and destemmed before vinification then 80 % of this wine is aged in stainless steel vats for between 18 to 24 months
to preserve the fresh and intense aromas. The remaining 20% is aged in oak barrels which adds complexity.
Masses of dark fruit with hints of figs, woodsmoke and licorice.
Hand-picked and destemmed before vinification then 80 % of this wine is aged in stainless steel vats for between 18 to 24 months
to preserve the fresh and intense aromas. The remaining 20% is aged in oak barrels which adds complexity.
Masses of dark fruit with hints of figs, woodsmoke and licorice.
Domaine Chante Cigale Chateauneuf du Pape 2013 VV 27.50
The multi-award-winning Domaine Chante Cigale has been owned and operated by the Sabon Favier family for generations. This is a traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape in which complexity, richness and elegance combine. Peppery, leathery nose whilst the the palate is dry with spices, more pepper and a hint of vanilla before a delicious, firm finish.
