2010 Pinot Grigio, Cantina Terlano From vineyards at between 250-300 m on gravel and sandy clay soils, this is a Pinot Grigio to banish memories of thin, tasteless versions of this wine so often encountered. A fruity bouquet of ripe honeydew melon with a soft, full palate, balanced wi... read more..

NV Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Frizzante Val Mesdi, Giovanni Frozza The Frozza family make expressive, artisanal wines of the highest order - graceful, aromatic and produced solely from the Prosecco grape unusual these days from 100% estate vines of up to 50 years of age . Lovely floral aromas, peaches, pears, tanger... read more..

2009 John X Merriman Blend, Rustenberg 2006 John X Merriman Blend This remarkable red wine is named after John X Merriman, who was hugely influential in rescuing this estate back in the late 19th Century he also went on to become Prime Minister of the Cape. Ripe ’Bordeaux’ nose, plummy, c... read more..

2009 Chianti Classico, Rocca di Montegrossi An excellent Chianti Classico showing what modern winemaking can achieve when used in conjunction with traditional sensibilities. Intense red cherry fruit with savoury notes, freshening acidity and a well maanged tannins. Very well balanced.... read more..

2010 Pouilly-Fuisse ’Aux Scelles’, Marcel Couturier This is one of the finest Pouilly-Fuissés I remember tasting. It is the purity and depth that just bowls me over. The youthful colour, greeny gold (almost Grand Cru Chablis like), the nose is a little closed but quite zesty, minerally – no new oak.... read more..

2010 Terlaner Classico, Cantina Terlano Fascinating blend of 60% Pinot Bianco, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc. Sounds unusual, but works brilliantly as an aromatic, tropical fruit-scented blend. Real complexity, and a long, dry finish.... read more..

2011 Sauvignon Blanc, Terres Rousses This is a delicious, racy glass packed with Granny Smith apple, crunchy pear and good ‘stony’ mineral notes underneath. Perfect with fresh seafood, grilled fish and green salads.... read more..

2010 Chablis Cuvee Prestige, Domaine Chevallier A blend of the Chevallier brothers` finest vineyerd parcels; Premier Cru in all but name. Lovely poise, raciness, with good rich apple fruit beneath.
‘Bracing appley nose, stony. Full-bodied, with considerable weight, power, spiciness and a bi... read more..

2009 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Mas de Boislauzon The Chaussy family`s Chateauneuf is a blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah, and Mourvedre. Dense yet elegant, packed with black cherry and spicebox notes. Decant and drink or keep - classic Chateauneuf-du-Pape.... read more..

2010 Merlot / Syrah, Terres Rousses Yannick and the team have really captured the enticing damson and cherry Merlot fruit on the nose, with that faint ‘earthiness’, then Syrah shines through on the ripe, spicy but savoury palate of ripe plum, strawberry and gentle black pepper. Good fo... read more..