Cuvee Jean Paul Rouge 2018 7.40
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.
Chateau La Bastide 2017 (Corbieres) 10.85
Stonking, big red which weighs in at a whopping 15%. Produced from a blend of Syrah, Grenache and 120
year old Carignan Vielles Vignes. Dark fruit on the nose whilst the palate shows rich concentrated fruit with hints
of spice in the finish. Beautifully bridges the gap between the exhuberance of the New World and the finesse of the French. Great with any red meat or hearty casserole.
Stonking, big red which weighs in at a whopping 15%. Produced from a blend of Syrah, Grenache and 120
year old Carignan Vielles Vignes. Dark fruit on the nose whilst the palate shows rich concentrated fruit with hints
of spice in the finish. Beautifully bridges the gap between the exhuberance of the New World and the finesse of the French. Great with any red meat or hearty casserole.
"Les Pivoines" Beaujolais Villages 2018 V V 10.50
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 2017 ORGANIC VV 11.45
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
Fleurie La Madonne, "La Reine de l' Arenite" 2016 VV 13.25
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 2019 Organic 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 2016 VV Organic 16.25
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 2018 (Cahors) V 14.95
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 Louvie Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2015 V V 17.95
Exceptional value right bank Bordeaux produced from 80% Merlot grapes and and 20% Cabernet Franc , then aged
in French oak barriques for 8-10months. The chateau is owned by the talented winemaker and consultant oenoligist
Sebastian Veyry.
Soft and smooth mouthfeel with plenty of berry and plum fruits and a long savoury finish. Works well with a range of dishes,
from classic ros bif, game and lamb roasts or stews right through to well aged farmhouse Cheddar.
Seen elsewhere at £18.95
Exceptional value right bank Bordeaux produced from 80% Merlot grapes and and 20% Cabernet Franc , then aged
in French oak barriques for 8-10months. The chateau is owned by the talented winemaker and consultant oenoligist
Sebastian Veyry.
Soft and smooth mouthfeel with plenty of berry and plum fruits and a long savoury finish. Works well with a range of dishes,
from classic ros bif, game and lamb roasts or stews right through to well aged farmhouse Cheddar.
Seen elsewhere at £18.95
Roger Sabon Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Les Olivets 2018 27.50
Classic French red produced from a winery owned by the Sabon family for generations. This is a traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape, produced from a blend of predominantly Grenache with a smattering of Syrah and Cinsault , in which complexity, richness and
elegance combine.
Peppery, leathery nose whilst the the rich palate is dry with spices, more pepper and a hint of vanilla before a delicious, firm finish.
It just doesn't get any better.!!
elegance combine.
Peppery, leathery nose whilst the the rich palate is dry with spices, more pepper and a hint of vanilla before a delicious, firm finish.
It just doesn't get any better.!!
