WINES

Like our food, we have a passion for wine. From dedicated temperature and humidity controlled cellars, our wine list encompasses more than 700 different labels in stock to suit all tastes and budgets.

From Chateau Margaux, Mouton Rothschild and Sassicaia to Penfolds, Wolf Blass, Brunello or Barolo, you will enjoy a great range of wines at every price point.

Our wines by the glass program offers over 50 different wines, including Champagne and sherry. We use Coravin technology to ensure these wines are delivered to you in peak condition.

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Wines By The Glass
PROSECCO
WHITE WINES
RED WINES
ROSÉ
DESSERT
CHAMPAGNE - SPARKLING
THE REDS
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
France - Burgundy
Malbec
Merlot
Cabernet/Merlot
Zinfandel
OTHER INTERESTING BLENDS
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Chile
France
Bordeaux Left Bank
Bordeaux Right Bank
Germany
Italy - Arbruzzo
Italy - Basilicata
Italy - Campania
Italy - Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Italy - Marche
Italy - Montepulciano
Italy - Piedmont
Italy - Puglia
Italy - Sardinia
Italy - Sicily
Italy - Tuscany
Italy - Umbria
Italy - Veneto
Lebanon
New Zealand
Portugal
South Africa
Spain
ROSÉ
THE WHITES
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Chardonnay - Burgundy
Chablis
Chenin Blanc
Pinot Gris
Riesling
Albarino
Muscat
Dessert Wine

Wines By The Glass
We use Coravin technology to ensure our wines are delivered to you in peak condition. The list below is a tiny offering from our extensive wine list. You can request most of our wines with cork enclosure by the glass. Wines are served at 150ml (5.07) fluid ounces.

PROSECCO

	Ruggeri Giustino B Millestimato, Prosecco Superiore Xtra Dry, Valdobbiadene DOCG	300
	Awarded the Tre Bicchieri del Gambero Rosso making the Rivetti winery the only one in the world of Prosecco to be awarded the prestigious star award

	NV Drusian Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, xtra Dry. Veneto	300
	90pts Decanter
	Silver Mindus Vini 2015

WHITE WINES

'18	Miles from Knowhere Chardonnay, Margaret River. Australia	250
	Aged for 6 months in French Oak. The bouquet exhibits flinty scents of stone fruit and melon. The palate is crisp with nectarine notes combined with lemon curd and apricot undertones. Warm chicken salad, fish, pork.

'18	Fattoria La Rivolta Falanghina del Sannio Campania, Italy	260
	92WE.
	100% Falanghina
	On the nose, ripe apple, honeysuckle and tropical fruit. The medium-sized bodied palate offers ripe pear, honeydew and tangerines drop candy. White meats and roasted figs, scallops, prawns and clams.

'16	Petit Caus Pedradura Mass is del Garraf. Spain	260
	Xarel-lo, Macabeo, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc.
	Organic. Mineral scents of crushed rock and white fleshed fruit. Dry and vibrant with lively acidity and perfectly balanced. Aperitif, rice dishes, seafood, salads, semi-mature cheeses.

'16	Viero Rioja. Spain	260
	100% Viero
	From bush vines 42 to 80 years old. Fermented in French oak. Medium bodied, creamy with lemon, buttery vanilla notes with ripe pears and honey. Dry. Fish, lean meats, poultry, cheese.

'17	Eikendal '"Janina" Chardonnay, Stellenbosch, South Africa	260
	Double Gold NWC South Africa 2018
	4.5 Stars Platter
	90 Tim Aitken
	Unoaked
	Green apple, lemon and fresh pineapple. Nuanced of honey and Orange blossom develop on the palate. A delightful fresh, flinty and lingering finish. Light and delicate dishes such as lightly cooked shellfish, steamed or grilled fish or pasta and risotto dishes.

'17	Pfaff Pinot Gris, Alsace, AOC, France	260
	Gold Medal Concours des Grand Vins de France.
	Medium to full-time bodied. Off dry. Cold cuts, pate, roast game, poultry, foie gras, smoked fish.

'19	Clearwater Cove, Marlborough New Zealand.	270
	4.3 Vivino
	Aromatic with fresh notes of passion fruit, grapefruit and fresh herbs. Crisp acidity with a zesty mineral finish.

'17	Anselmo Mendes Contacto, Alvarino, Portugal	290
	90 pts Decanter, Vivino 3.8
	Made from 100% Alvarinho grown in vineyards along the Minho river. Clean tropical and citrus fruit flavours with a stony mineral finish. Super fresh, steely and salty. Full bodied with great structure and balance. Enjoy with oysters, tuna, octopus or squid.

'16	Chignin-Bergeron "Lea Terrasses", Savoie, France	295
	Roussanne
	90CT
	A beautifully refined, tenderly floral and succulently peachy wine. Pate, seafood, roast chicken, pork, veal and Asian cuisine.

'18	Domaine Begude, Limoux, L'Etoile de Begude, Limoux, France	320
	4.0 Vivino. Organic.
	100% barrel fermentation in 10% new French
	oak from very low yields. Brioche, Apple and pear notes with good acidic backbone and buttery notes. Fish, white meats, comte and other hard cheeses.

'18	Masseria Li Veli "Askos" Verdeca del Salento. Puglia. Italy.	320
	100% Verdeca. 91Dr Wine, 90JS, 3 Glasses Gambero Rosso.
	Elegant and mineral. Tropical fruit, citrus, pear and fresh spices. Very well balanced with good acidity. Clams, Kalahari, pastries.

'17	Jamshead Roussanne, Yarra, Victoria, Australia	340
	A terrific example of the grape with excellent balance of fleshy texture and vibrant freshness. Pate, roast chicken, pork, Asian cuisine.

'14	Ziereisen Pinot Blanc Lugle. Baden, Germany	350
	Pure, fresh and intense. Lemon flavoured and juicy stone fruit bouquet. Round, fresh and elegant on the palate. Chicken, white fish, soft shell crab.

'15	Mario Schiopetto Pinot Grigio Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giuliani, Italy.	350
	100% Pinot Grigio
	92JS, 92 Doctor Wine
	A brilliant producer, Schiopetto is the reference point for just how flavorful, perfumed and compelling dry whites from Fruiti can be. Notes of banana and passion fruit. Medium bodied, dry. Savoury on the palate with gorgeous sharp acidity and intriguing freshness. Pair with mushrooms, seared or grilled fish, chicken or foie gras.

'16	Weingut Knoll, Loibner Gruner Veltliner, Wachau, Austria	360
	91pts CT 90pts WA
	Aromatic nose offering lime, green apple and bitter lemon. White pepper spiciness, elegant and refreshing with a medium finish. Spicy food, salads, seafood.

'18	Domaine Testut, Vielles Vignes, Burgundy.	360
	3.9 Vivino
	A complex wine from 40yr old vines. A perfect balance of ripeness and minerality at a great price for the quality.

'16	Stagard Kremstal Riesling, Steiner Gaisberg. Austria	420
	94pts RP, WE 94[LLF]Full bodied, big, rich and round but highly elegant, precise and fine on the palate with crystalline acidity and over fine tannins. This is a very powerful and very complex Gaisberg with a long and persistent finish. Spicy food, foie gras, avocados, smoked meats, rich cheese.

RED WINES

'16	Little Yering Shiraz/ Viognier, Victoria, Australia.	250
	3.7 Vivino
	A charming delicately scented wine with aromas of red fruit, floral notes and a lovely peppery spice. French oak, juicy rich berry fruit with great texture and soft dry tannins. Grilled meats, lamb pasta/ pizza.

'18	Velenosi Montepulciano D'Abbruzzo. Italy.	250
	From the D'Abbruzzo hills, the vineyards are located 200 to 300 meters above sea level. Fruity, with a soft, pleasant, smooth finish. Pasta, pizza, pesto, chorizo, salami.

'16	Schild Estate Merlot, Barossa Australia	260
	Gold AWC 2018
	Gold Frankfurt International Trophy 2018
	Bronze DWWA 2018
	Bronxe IWC 2018
	Aromas of blackberry and plums with savoury glimpses of licorice and spice. On the palate, dark plums and chocolate. Beef, blue cheese,roast chicken, mushrooms, lamb.

'15	Familia Fernandez, El Vinculo Crianza	260
	90JS.
	100% Tempranillo from 50yr old vines. Aged 24 months in American oak. Nose of ripe plum cherries and kitsch. Notes of cocoa, and hazelnuts, balsamic and spice with cinnamon overtones. Lasagna, pizza, grilled meats, game, lamb.

'14	Casa Lapostolle "Le Rouge" Rapel Valley, Chile	260
	28% Syrah, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Carmenere, 22% Merlot, 2% Cab Franc.
	92IS 90WS
	Intense and deep red with violet edges. Aromas of red and black fruit, sour cherry and berries along with spicy notes. Elegant with soft tannins. Prosciutto, parmigiano, pork.

'17	Domaine Bel Air Bourgeuil Jour de Soi. Loire. France	270
	Organic. 100% Cabernet Franc.
	20yr old vines, manual harvest, indigenous yeasts. Blackberry at, blueberry and floral notes. Supple tannins. Poultry, grilled meats, cheese.

'14	Quintana, di Zambujeiro Monte. Portugal	275
	Alienate Bouschet, Aragonez, Tounga Nacional, Petit Verdot.
	The Monte 2014 is a seductive wine a beautiful bouquet of Ted fruit, violets and a touch of vanilla. It's creamy and softly textured with a backbone of solid tannins, focused with a very good fruit intensity on the Finish. Medium Bodied. BBQ, Teriyaki, grilled beef, grilled vegetables

'18	Masseria Li Veli Orion, Primitivo. Puglia Italy.	275
	100% Primitivo.
	4.0 Vivino, 93 Dr Wine.
	Intense nose of ripe and fleshy red cherries with spicy notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. Powerful, smooth and very long. Medium bodied.

'15	Tasca d'Almerita Tascante, Ghiaia Nera. Etena Rosso. Sicily	280
	100% Nerello Mascalese.
	17/20JR. 3.9 Vivino
	Grown on the north slope of Mount Etena at an altitude of 600m, This easy drinking Mount Etena red has bright fruit on the nose and palate, followed by a bright minerality and a dry , food friendly finish. Almost Burgundian in style. Beef, pasta lamb, grilled chicken.

'08	Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez Dehesa La Granja. Spain	280
	91pts V, 90 WA
	100% Tempranillo
	Aged 2yrs in American Oak. Unfiltered, this wine is deep and full bodied with soft tannins and intense extract. Pair with meats and spicy dishes. Pizza, Mexican, BBQ, Grilled meats.

'18	Raul Perez Ultreia St Jacques, Bierzo, Spain	290
	Mencia.
	93RP 93 Decanter
	Clean and floral, mostly from old vineyards. This has bright, fresh blueberry and cranberry fruit with a rasp of tannin and a savoury, saline sign off. Medium bodied. Charcuterie, pepper steak, corned beef, BBQ, wild game.

'12	Chateau Cap Leon Veyrin, Listrac-Medic France	290
	55% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot 90WE 88RP
	Aged 12 months in oak. It is a bigger scaled, riper, more concentrated wine with loads of cassis, blackberry, spice box and earth. Medium to full-time bodied, rich and a major success. A sleeper of the vintage. Beef, game, strong flavoured cheeses.

'15	Villa Trasqua Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy	290
	97 Luca Maroniand Top Italian Wines 2019. 92IS
	Delicate and subtle with smells and flavours of ripe cherries, spices and pencil shavings. Fine acidity and a long finish. Red mate dishes, vegetable and cream soups, mature cheeses.

'16	Prope Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Velenosi. Marche Italy.	295
	96 IW&S 2019, Gold Sommeliers Challenge 2018.
	Rose petals, cherries and raspberries on the nose. The palate adds baked fruits with floral and spicy characters. Elegant and complex. Game meats, lamb cheese.

'15	Eikendal Vineyards, Stellenbosch, South Africa	295
	93pts Tim Atkins 4.1 Vivino
	Bronze DWWA 2017
	100% Cabernet Sauvignon
	On the nose, earthiness, a hint of seaweed with freshness and notes of chassis. The wine has strong character, displaying aspects of mineral rock pool and iodine. The tannins are tight and fresh with a linear profile. Full bodied, fruit driven and structured.

'15	Cave de Tain Crozes Hermitage, Grand Classique. Northern Rhone. France	295
	Syrah. 93 Decanter, 91RP
	The 2015 comes from the more granite- influenced, Northern end of the appellation. The quality is impressive. Black raspberries, roasted spice, graphite and leather notions all flow to a rich, chewy, layered Syrah that has ripe tannin and a rock -solid personality. Grilled beef, lamb, veal, stews, bacon, fish.

'17	Domaine Begude, Pinot Noir Esprit, Limoux, France	295
	4.1 Vivino. Organic.
	At 350m altitude, these Limoux hills are highly suitable for Pinot Noir. This is a refined and classically styled Pinot Noir with seductive cherries and raspberries. Ripe tannins and elegantly structured. Duck, casseroles, game birds.

'15	il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva. Italy	320
	100% Sangiovese.
	94JS, 92+RP, 92WE, 91WS.
	Aromas of cherry, plum, earth and mineral. Complex right off the bat. A palate showing tar, minerals, leather, ripe fruit and tobacco. Serious. Rich meat dishes, cured sausage, hard cheeses.

'14	Susana Balbo "Signature" Malbec, Mendoza. Argentina	320
	93pts JS 91+RP
	Malbec with 5% Petit Verdot.
	Dark meat, roasted pork, hanger steak, filet, sirloin.

'17	Richard Rottiers Brouilly, Beaujolais, France	340
	Gamay. 93JS, 91WE, 91RP, 3.9Vivino
	From 60yr old vines. Ripe Blackberry and juicy black plum. Flavours are warm, generous and lightly structured. Beef, chicken, pork grilled fish. Charcuterie, pork, casseroles, cheese.

'17	Comando G Bruja de Rozas, Madrid, Spain	340
	Grenache. 92WA.
	From vines, 50-80 yrs old. Hand harvested, natural fermentation. Perfumed and lively with plenty of fruit with a backbone of acidity and fine tannins. Grilled and braised meats, beef cheeks, game.

'15	Tenuta Olim Bauda, Nebbiolo d'Alba, DOC, San Pietro, Piedmont Italy	340
	4.0 Vivino.
	Ample and complex. The sensations are floral, with fresh with notes of withered rose and violet, wild strawberry, raspberries and cherry jam. Finely marked smooth tannins. Rib eye, prime rib, sausages, duck.

'18	Le Levi Askos Susumaniello. Puglia, Italy.	350
	Susumaniello is a little known red grape from Puglia and ranks among the world's rarest grapes. Amazing balance of dark black fruit, prunes, raisins, liquorice and dried herbs. Elegant and smooth with soft tannins and a long finish. Cold cuts, semi cured cheeses and grilled meats.

'16	Bishop Shiraz. Barossa. Australia.	365
	95JH, 92RP, WS91, 4.1 Vivino.
	Notes of charred meat, espresso, black olives and blackberries. Full bodied and supple, turning velvety on the long finish. Game meats, rare roast beef, lamb, burgers, blue cheese.

'13	Echeverria Founders Selection Cabernet Sauvignon. Chile	370
	85% Cab Sauv, 10% Syrah, 5% Carmenere.
	95 Des Cor Cha, 92JS, Silver IWS london.
	Ruby red. Cherries, plums, strawberries and blackberries on the nose. A fulfilling and soft palate with black pepper and bitter chocolate flavours. Well balanced. Roast and grilled beef, pastas and mature cheese.

'15	Domaine Anne Sophie Dubois Fleurie Alchimiste. Beaujolais, France	370
	93pts V, 91 TO.
	It has an opulent bouquet matched by its purity and delineation, luscious blueberry and black currents. The palate is medium bodied with supple tannins, ripe and rounded fruit dominating the caressing lightly spiced finish. Delicious. Beef, chicken, quiche, pork chops, grilled fish, salads.

'14	Atlan & Artisan 8 Vents. Mallorca. Spain	380
	92pts Fallstaff.
	Merlot/ Cab-Sauv,Manto Negro, Callet blend. Lasagne, beef, lamb, chicken, pepperoni pizza.

'14	Alexana, Revana Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Oregon. USA	410
	92pts WS
	Aromas of black cherry, blackberry pie and red raspberry. Lovely texture and richness. A masculine Oregon Pinot. Salmon, chicken, pasta, stews.

ROSÉ

'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. Light pasta and rice, raw and lightly cooked shellfish, grilled fish.

'18	Chateaux la tour l'Eveque, Petale de Rose, Cotes de Provence.	290
	4.2 Vivino, 90JS
	Softly textured, smooth with caramel and spice edges. Ripe, rich strawberry flavours. Good minerality.

'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.

DESSERT

'15	Chateau Jolys Cuvee de Jean, Jurancon, France.	315
	91WE.
	This late harvest wine shows both intense acidity and intense richness. Ripe apricot and candied orange flavours. So fresh and crisp. A perfect aperitif or accompanying rich dishes such as foie gras and cheese.

Wines
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CHAMPAGNE - SPARKLING

	NV Beni di Batasiolo, Moscato Spumante Rose, Langhe. Italy.	1,100
	Aromas of cherry and fresh fruit. Crisp with good intensity and persistence.

	NV Batasiolo Moscato Spumante Dolce Rose.	1,200

'17	Ruggeri Giustino B, Millesimato Prosecco Superiore Xtra Dry, Valdobbiardene DOCG	1,400
	Awarded the Tre Bicchieri del Gambero Rosso making the Rivetti winery the only one in the world of Prosecco to be awarded the prestigious star award.

	NV Drusian Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, xtra Dry. Veneto	1,400
	90pts Decanter
	Silver Mindus Vini 2015

	NV Domaine Francois Piñon Vouvray Brut (chenin blanc) France	1,500

	NV Charles Ellner	2,100

	NV Pehu Simonet Face Nord Grand Cru Extra Brut	2,500
	93pts WE 60% Pinot Noir. 40%Chardonnay. From the vineyards of the north facing slope of the Montagne de Reims. Dry with an underlying richness giving the wine generosity and crisp apple with pear fruitness. An elegant texture at the finish.

	NV Vilmart & Cie Brut 1er Cru Grand Reserve	2,600

	NV Varnier Fanniere Grand Cru Brut	2,800
	93pts RP
	100% Chardonnay. The nose has aromas of lemons mixed with hints of ripe fruits, apricots and green apples. The finesse of Chardonnay gives an extra dimension finishing with a touch of minerality.

	NV Vilmart & Cie Grand Cellier Brut 1er Cru	2,900
	93 pts JS

	NV Billecart Brut Reserve	3,000

'13	Louis Roederer Brut Rose.	3,000
	94JS, 93WE, 93AG, 92RP
	A smoothly textured wine, this is perfectly in balance with red berry and currant fruitless assimilated into the lightly tannic and crisp texture. Very long.

	NV Larmandier Bernier Latitude Exta Brut Blanc de Blancs	3,100

	NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose	3,300

'10	Laherte Freres Les Empreintes Extra Dry	3,400
	93pts Antonio Galloni. 93 pts Tyson Stelzer. Very focused indeed. Very marked acidity and crystalline structure. Super fresh and racy.

'10	Champagne Louis Roederer Rose. France	3,500

'10	Larmandier Bernier Terre de Vertus 1er Cru Brut Nature	3,700

	NV Jerome Prevost La Closerie Les Beguines	3,900
	95pts RP 95pts Antonio Galloni.
	100% Pinot Meunier. This is an especially sculpted crystalline vintage for the Beguines. The richness, power and depth are more implied than overly stated. The wines energy and drive elevates it to the highest level of Champagne. What a gorgeous wine this is.

‘06	Billecart Salmon, Cuvee Louis Blanc de Blancs.	7,300
	96 Decanter, 96RP, 96 WE
	Entirely sourced from top grand cru terroirs of the Cote des Blancs, the 2006 Cuvee Louis offers a generous, rich and chalky bouquet of ripe yellow and white fleshed fruits and vanilla brioche as well as remarkable purity, precision and freshness. Round and endlessly juicy on the palate, this is a highly elegant, seductive and wonderfully balanced Blanc de Blancs. Disgorged in April 2018, after 11 years on the Lees. Oysters, lobster, shellfish, camembert.

'07	Billecart Brut Rose, Cuvee Elisabeth.	9,000
	96RP, 96WA, 17/20JR
	Displays a beautifully radiant , shimmering orange-salmon colour. The bouquet of this Pinot Noir/ Chardonnay blend is as intense as it is delicate, displaying red and yellow fruit intertwined with floral, chalky and citrus notes. This is a highly elegant, charming, beautiful Champagne.

'07	Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Rose.	15,900
	97JS, 97AG, 96WE 19.5/20 La Revue du Vin de France.
	Beautifully pale in colour. Ripe and full in the mouth. Packed with fruit and intense acidity. A toasty complexity that brings a balance to this great wine.

‘02	Billecart Salmon Le Clos Saint Hilaire.	19,500
	98RP 4.6 Vivino
	Made exclusively from old 100% Pinot Noir vines planted in 1964 on an enclosed one-hectare parcel with complete winemaking facilities on site. Entirely vinified in oak and discouraged in May 2018, after 15 years on the lees in bottle. This Blanc de Noirs is highly fine and pure on the deep, elegant and spicy nose, with intense mirabelle and apricot flavours. This is a pure, salty, very finessed yet tensioned, complex, mineral and refreshing Pinot with intense and well -concentrated fruit, a juicy texture and persistent structure. The finish is very long. Comte, sea bass, lobster, pork, salmon.

'07	Salon Cuvee 'S' Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs, Champagne. France	19,999
	99WE, 97JS, 97W&S, 96RP, 96V
	This legendary Champagne, only produced in exceptional years, comes from the village of Le Mesnil in the Cote des Blancs. Made from 200% Chardonnay, it is aged for many years before release. The nose delivers fresh lemon and grapefruit peel, white, stony minerals and very, very fresh and light pastry notes. The palate is super fine, supple and crisp with attractive, dry, salty minerals on the finish that holds super long, fine and focused. Elegant citrus and light brioche to close.

THE REDS

Shiraz

'15	Xanadu Exmoor Shiraz, Margaret River. Australia.	1,200
	17.5/20 RC 3.8Vivino
	A full bodied Shiraz displaying ample depth with plenty of inky forest fruit, blackberries, restaurants and spice. Supple tannins and a fine acid backbone with a long finish.

'17	Te Mata, Hawkes Bay Syrah, NZ.	1,300
	Elegant in presentation, showing primary raspberry fruit, white pepper, red florals and spice.

'17	The Hedonist, McLaren Vale, Australia	1,400
	95 JH. Organic/Biodynamic
	A delicious silky and smooth shiraz with dark fruit flavours and an intense palate.

'17	Tscharke Estate, Marananga, Barossa, South Australia	1,450
	4.1Vivino. 92CT
	Rich aromas of dark chocolate, blueberries, clove and orange zest on the nose.Dark fruits, chocolate, plum, savoury spice and chalky tannins on the palate. A complex balanced wine.

'14	Schild Estate, Barossa, Australia	1,450
	Bronze DWWA 2016
	Bronze IWC London 2016

'18	Ministry of Clouds, McLaren Vale. Australia	1,480
	96JH, 93JS, 4.0 Vivino
	12% whole bunched plus whole berries, matured for 12 months in large format used French oak. Dark plums and blackberries on the nose with hints of chocolate, liquorice and earth. An expressive palate of red cherry, plums and raspberries, peppered with spice.

'16	Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz, Barossa, Australia	1,700
	93pts HH A delicious Shiraz of balance, elegance and persistence.

'16	Kaesler Bogan Shiraz, Barossa, Australia	2,000
	97JH
	Gold and Trophy, Best in Show. Great Australian Shiraz Challenge 2018. From 119yr old vines.

'16	Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz. Barossa, Australia.	2,300
	94 HH
	A rich, elegant wine with aromatic blue fruits, notes of dark chocolate, warm spice and subtle nougat oak. The palate is succulent and plush with velvety tannins giving texture and length. A wine of great power and intensity.

'15	Luke Lambert Syrah, Yarra Valley, Australia	2,300
	17.5/20 JR 95pts Wine Front.
	Medium Bodied

'15	Kaesler Old Vine Shiraz, Barossa, Australia	2,300
	95pts JH 93 WS 4.2 Vivino
	Full bodied, brooding and alluring with lavender, vanilla, plums, blackberries and wild flowers. Silky tannins.

'16	Betz Cote Patriarch, Yamika Valley, Washington USA.	2,700
	96-98 WA, 95+JD, 94JS
	Offering up complex aromas of crunchy cassis, violets and pungent black pepper. On the palate, it's medium to full bodied leading with a lavish attack that gives way to a layered, vibrant mid palate with a deep core of crunchy fruit and bright balancing acids. The finish is long and beautifully defined.

'12	Yarra Yering Underhill, Yarra Valley, Victoria. Australia	2,850
	97pt JH. 95pt HH. Top 100 wines of 2014.
	Excellent crimson-purple colour. The bouquet has a fragrant blend of Red fruits, spice and French oak. Medium bodied, very long and pure palate but it is the finesse and elegance that make it special.

'16	Glaetzer Amon Ra Shiraz, Barossa, Australia.	2,950
	96RP, 94HH, 19/20 MJ, 4.3Vivino
	Langton's Classification, Outstanding
	Dramatic, intense and powerful. Crammed with layers of fruit, complex savoury elements and rich velvety tannins. Full bodied. A plush wine with classical chocolaty tannins and great persistence. Unfined and unfiltered.

'12	Kaesler Alte Reben, Barossa, Australia	3,700
	From vines planted in 1899.
	97pts JH 94+RP

'15	Kaesler Old Bastard, Barossa, Australia	4,400
	98JH, 96RP, 95WS, 95WF, 4.3Vivino
	Langton's Classifications, Outstanding. Hand picked from vineyards planted in 1893. Dark purple, fresh and fruit driven with blueberries, raspberries and blueberries. The palate is a combination of forrest fruit with blackberries and mulberries. Silky, delicate tannins with good acidity. Full bodied.

Cabernet Sauvignon

'15	Andeluna 1300, Argentina	1,200
	89TA, 85WE.
	Spicy notes of white pepper and clove and aromas of red peppers. An outstanding tannic balance makes it pleasant to drink.

'16	Xanadu DJL, Margaret River, Australia.	1,300
	86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 4%
	Petit Verdot.
	A full bodied cAbernet offering ample depth of fruit with plenty of blackberries, dark chocolate and chassis. Generous fruit and ripe tannins.

'15	Di Giorgio, Coonawarra, Australia.	1,300
	3.7 Vivino
	From 56yr old vines.
	Totally opaque black, dark red core. Ripe blackcurrant and licorice aromas with notions of choc mint over vanilla cedar. Rich, ripe blackcurrant and dark chocolate flavours on the palate. Very finely grained, velvet like tannins.

'14	Taylors Estate Clare Valley, Australia	1,300
	Gold, Challenge International du Vin 2016
	Gold, NZ International Wine Show.2015
	Gold, Mundus Vini International Wine Awards 2015

'11	Barwang, South Eastern Australia	1,300
	JH 92 pts. Bronze DWWA 2014. bronze IWC, UK 2014

'15	Eikendal Vineyards, Stellenbosch, South Africa	1,400
	93pts Tim Atkins 4.1 Vivino
	Bronze DWWA 2017
	100% Cabernet Sauvignon
	On the nose, earthiness, a hint of seaweed with freshness and notes of chassis. The wine has strong character, displaying aspects of mineral rock pool and iodine. The tannins are tight and fresh with a linear profile. Full bodied, fruit driven and structured.

'17	The Hedonist, McLaren Vale, Australia	1,400
	92JH Organic/ Biodynamic.
	Cassis and blackberries vie for centre stage. It's a brightly fruited wine seasoned with dry herbs, oak spices and plenty of appeal.

'12	Schild Estate, Barossa, Australia	1,400
	Gold IWC London 2014
	Gold Mundus Vino 2014

'15	Xanadu Estate, Margaret River WA. Australia.	1,450
	93JS, 93WF.
	Ripe blackberries, red currant, chocolate, tar and mint on the nose. The tannins on the palate are tightly wound and woven into more tar and savoury characters. Medium-bodied and elegant.

'17	Heirloom Vineyards, Coonawarra, Australia.	1,700
	Gold Sydney International Wine Competition 2019
	Gold and 92pts Critics Wine Challenge USA 2019
	Silver Cathay Pacific International Wine and Spirits Competition 2019
	Open Fermentation, basket pressed and stored in French Oak barriques for two years. Dark fruits, white mulberries, violets, mushrooms, olives and dried herbs. The palate is powerful, almost Bordeaux like. An extraordinary single vineyard cabernet from Coonawarra.

'13	Echeverria, Founders Selection, Maipo Valley. Chile	1,800
	95 Descorchados. 92JS
	A deep, rich plum and eucalyptus scented wonder. A fulfilling and soft palate with black pepper and bitter chocolate flavours. Aged in New French oak for 18 months.

'12	Fermoy Estate, Margaret River, Australia	1,800
	92pts JH. Blue Gold, Top 100 wines Sydney IWC 2014

'16	Tasca d'Almerita Tenuta Regaleali.	1,900
	94RP, 92JS, 90WE. 4.2 Vivino
	A velvety and seductive wine that glides over the palate with elegance and power. Blackberry, plum and dark prune seque to spice, tobacco and tar. Fine grained tannins.

'07	Haras De Pirque, Albis, Chile.	1,950
	93pts Falstaff 92JS 4.3Vivino
	71% Cabernet Sauvignon 29%
	Carmenere. 18mths in oak barrels, the Albis is characterized by aromas of berries and plums complemented by notes of chocolate rounded off with velvety tannins.

'14	Moss Wood, Ribbon Vale, Margaret River, WA	2,200
	96pts HH, 96 BC
	Youthful brick red colour, the wine shows the style of the 2015 vintage and the small crop. We see smouldering red currant, black currant and mulberry with a floral violet lift sitting over cedar and tar. On the palate there is concentration and lengthdark fruits combining with firm tannins and leather and tarry notes. One of the best ever Ribbon Vales.

'10	Mitolo, Serpico, McLaren Vale. Australia.	2,280
	91WS, 90WA, 90JH, 4.2 Vivino
	Silver, Sommelier Wine Awards 2014.
	Serpico is made using the same Amarone technique of drying grapes before fermentation. This process concentrates flavours, contributing mid palate plushness, complexity and mouth coating yet silky tannins. Complex and multi-layered.

'17	Antica, Napa, USA.	2,400
	4.6 Vivino
	On the nose, blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, leather, molasses, vanilla and liquorice. Bold, full bodied, smooth tannins and a long finish.

'09	Xanadu Reserve Cabernet, Margaret River, Australia.	2,400
	95JH, 93HH
	Blue-Gold Sydney International Wine Competition 2012.
	Blueberries, blackcurrent pastilles and Sansuma plums combine with dark chocolate, cinnamon and rose petal to produce a complex and intense bouquet. The luxurious palate is full bodied offering blueberries, plums and cassis with hints of mocha and toasty oak. Powerful with ripe tannins.

'14	Odfjell, Odfjell, Maipo Valley- San Antonio Valley. Chile	2,600
	100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Organic.
	95 TA, 93 RP, 93JS, 4.1 Vivino.
	From 40-80 yr old vines.
	Bright ruby in colour with pleasing aromas of black fruits such as blueberries, plums and cherries as well as liquorice. Velvety and persistent on the palate with a lingering finish.

'15	Yering Station, Reserve,Yarra Valley, Australia.	2,700
	96JH, 95HH
	2015 was a top vintage for Yarra Cabernet.
	Saturated purple/red colour. A wine that is concentrated and powerful with pinpoint ripeness and masses of good ripe tannins. Packed with flavour.

'15	Larry Cherubino 'Cherubino', Margaret River. Australia	2,800
	97JH, 17.5/20JR, 4.3 Vivino
	Top 100 Australian Wines 2016/17
	Hand harvested grapes aged for 10 months in oak barrels. Cassis and cigar box aromas full the nose. The palate is full and intense with ripe tannins that give a delicate velvety mouth feel. A dark concentrated Cabernet.

'16	Moss Wood, Wilyabrup, Margaret River, Australia.	3,600
	98HH, 96 BC, 95JS,
	A honed, delicious,succulent wine with a sensual texture and serious length. Sweet berries, violets, blueberries and chassis. Medium to Full bodied. Finely textured.

'18	Caymus Napa, USA	3,700
	4.5 Vivino
	Luxurious opulence defines this wine year in and year out. Dark super ripe fruit over sleek, rich texture with additional complexity in the form of cola, Chinese five spice, mocha and molasses.

'17	Cullen 'Diana Madeline' Wilyabrup Margaret River, Australia	3,700
	98JH & Top 100 Wines of 2019
	Trophy for best cabernet and blends.
	96WF, 96 Decanter.
	Aged for 18 months in oak, 40% new. Palate-staining, fresh blackberry and currants with sweet burberry notes followed by suggestions of cedar, bitter chocolate, gravel and earth.

'16	Cullen "Diana Madeline" Wilyabrup, Margaret River. Australia.	3,700
	98JH, 97HH, 18/20JR
	Very deep, bright purple/red. A rich berry and violet bouquet which us fruit driven, vibrant and fresh. Wonderfully elegant and piercings intense. An outstanding wine.

'08	Philip Togni, Napa. USA	3,800
	93+pts RP 92pts Vinous AG
	The dark ruby/plum/garnet -hued 2008 exhibits a subtly herbaceous nose with hints of sweet raspberry and black currants in the background. Finishes with excellent persistence and sweet tannins.

'13	Wolf Blass Black Label, McLaren Vale Australia	3,950
	Cab Sauv, Shiraz, Malbec.
	96HH, 96JH, 94WF
	This is serious stuff. Inky in the glass with aromas of new leather, black berries, cassis, salt Bush, black peppers and oyster sauce. The palate is firm, powerful, potent and deep.

'09	Philip Togni, Napa, USA	4,300
	95+PTS Vinous AG 95pts Parker.
	The 2009 is stunningly beautiful and seductive in it's red fruit, mint and tobacco. Togni's 2009 is notable for its exceptional elegance, finesse and pedigree.

'16	Philip Toni, Napa. USA.	4,700
	96+V, 96RP, 94WS
	The 2016 Philip Togni is a classic wine with great aging potential. Dark, powerful and quite savoury with tremendous persistence and class to burn. Exquisitely layered with dark cherry, plum, wild herb, cedar, tobacco and smoke. This is a jewel of a wine.

'14	Philip Togni, Napa. USA	4,900
	98pts Decanter
	97pts Vinous A.G.
	The 2014 reveals a beautifully complex bouquet of plum, black cherry, clove, sweet tobacco and hints of mountain laurel. On the palate, the tannins are very silky and refined, framing a wine with great concentration, depth and acid line. A supremely graceful cabernet.

'15	Georges de Latour BV, Private Reserve, Napa. USA	5,950
	90% Cab Sauv, 4% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec. 98JS, 97JD, 96+WA, 96V
	Hugely complex, revealing a broad spectrum of briary blackberry, black cherry and currant notes wit nuances of violet and bittersweet chocolate. Muscular tannins support the plush, expansive palate while impeccably balanced acidity adds vibrancy.

'13	Philip Togni, Napa.USA	6,500
	100pts Vinous AG. 100pts Decanter.
	A majestic towering wine. Deep unctuous and remarkably vivid for such a big intense wine. The 2013 simply conquers all of the senses from the intellectual to the hedonistic. A host of dark red cherry, pomegranate, spice, mint and floral notes. Simply put the 2013 is magnificent and one of the wines of the vintage.

'14	Revana Vineyard Estate, St Helena, Napa, USA	6,900
	97pts RP
	# 93 Top 100 wines 2017
	Gorgeously opaque blue/purple in colour, the wine offers up notes of blueberry and blackberry fruit, some licorice and graphite, followed by full-bodied, layered and opulent wine with terrific fruit intensity, great purity, and class and presence on the palate. This is sensational stuff.

'14	Cardinals, Napa. USA.	11,900
	98RP
	A stunning nose of cedar wood, cigar tobacco, graphite, creme de cassis and subtle new oak, followed by sensational levels of blackcurrent fruit moving toward blackberries. A wine of great intensity and silky tannins, it is clearly one of the great, great wines of the vintage.

Pinot Noir

'14	Huia Vineyards, Rapaura, Marlborough. NZ.	1,600
	4.1Vivino
	On the nose, notes of spice, violets and dark cherry. The palate is rich and full with plum and dark cherry and savoury notes. A wine of savoury complexity.

'15	Tohu Rore Reserve, NZ	1,600
	18.5/20 RC. Gold Marlborough Wine Show 2018
	A single vineyard Pinot aged for 13 months in 20% new French oak. This is a soft and layered Pinot Noir with gently expressed flavours of berry fruit and plums with spices and herbs on a fine structured palate.

'17	Two Paddocks Picnic, Central Otago NZ	1,600
	Organic
	Hand harvested, 95% de-stemmed. 10 month maturation in predominately new oak. Blackcurrant, mocha, spice and wild herb aromatics lead to an elegant and textural wine. Great poise, tension and drive.

'16	Martinborough Te Tera. NZ	1,700
	Gold NZ International Wine Show 2017
	Silver Air NZ Wine Awards 2017
	5 Stars Raymond Chan.
	Elegant and beautifully perfumed, the gorgeous bouquet shows dark cherry, floral, clove and black olive characters with a hint of cedar complexity. The palate delivers lovely fruit purity and concentration enhanced by silky texture. Finishes long and smooth.

'14	Neudorf Tom's Block, Nelson NZ	1,800
	93 Wine Front.
	Bright and expressive with sweet ripe black cherry and blackberry fruit. A round and subtle Pinot Noir with plum spice and subtle herb flavours on the palate.

'15	Greywacke, Marlborough. NZ.	1,900
	96JS, 95BC, 93D, 91RP. 4.0 Vivino
	While bunch fermentation with wild yeast, the 2015 is the dark fruited style of the vintage with notes of black cherries, cola and spice. Medium -bodied with silky tannins smartly wrapped around ripe plums and dark cherries. Crisp acidity with a long finish.

'15	Tongue in Groove 'Cabal Vineyard', Waipara Valley, North Canterbury. NZ	1,900
	95SK, 95RC, 93BC, 93JS
	Biodynamic, Single Vineyard.
	Full- bodied, seductive, fragrant and engaging, the nose shows dark fruit, smoked game, cedar, black olive and truffle aromas leading to a silky smooth palate that is fleshy and velvety.

'14	Alexana, Revana Vineyard, Oregon, USA.	1,950
	92pts WS
	Aromas of black cherry, blackberry pie and red raspberry. Lovely texture and richness, well suited for those who crave the masculine side of Oregon pinot.

'16	Two Paddocks, Central Otago, NZ	2,300
	95 Gourmet Traveller, 92JS, 92 WE, 4.0 Vivino
	Organic, hand harvested. Violet and spicy blackcurrant on the nose. A suave textural palate showing lots of density, complexity and persistence.

'14	Domaine Tissot, Cotes de Jura, Sours la Tour. Jura. France	2,300
	Extremely food friendly natural wine from some of the best French terroir.

'12	Neudorf Moutere. Nelson. NZ.	2,380
	96 CD, 19/20 Raymond Chan 17/20 JR
	Attractive, spiced berry and biscuit aromas with an array of sweetly fragrant red flowers and red cherries. The palate is lively, juicy and fresh and delivers an exceptionally elegant and focused array of typical pinot-noir fruit in a approachable, elegant mode.

'17	Walter Hansel Pinot Noir, Estate. Russian River Valley, Sonoma, USA.	2,400
	94AG, 92RP 4.0 Vivino.
	Pale to medium ruby-purple, offering aromas of spiced cranberry sauce, clove, dried orange peel, shaved nutmeg, strawberry preserves, blackberries and dried flowers. Medium-bodied, super expressive with soft, grainy tannins finishing long and very spicy.

'16	Burn Cottage, Central Otago. NZ	2,500
	98BC, 19+/20 RC, 95MB, 4.2 Vivino
	#1 of 98 2016 Central Otago Pinot Noir.
	Totally seductive, ripe cherry, berry and plum flavours with added complexity from subliminal floral, spice, savoury and herb. The texture is to die for and it has impressive power with a lingering finish that won't quit.

'11	Martinborough, Martinborough Terraces	2,600
	94pts Wine Front, 93pts JS, 90+RP

'17	Felton Road, Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand	2,700
	96WS, 95BC, 94JS
	# 12 Top 100 wines of 2018 WS
	Elegant, fresh and vibrant. Wonderfully perfumed with lavender, white pepper and green tea notes that accentuate the purity of the cherry and raspberry flavours. Polished tannins still some grip on the finish where white truffle and forest floor longer.

'15	Twomey, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California	2,700
	Medium- Bodied, very intense aromatics on the nose showing scents of candied cherries, ripe red currant and ripe raspberries. Great depth and balance with silky tannins.

'15	Walter Hansel, South Slope, Russian River Valley, USA	2,800
	94-96pts RP
	From 100% Dijon clone 777.
	2015 was a sensational vintage for Pinot Noir in the Russian River Valley. Freakishly low yields resulted in dramatic, voluptuous wines of the highest level. This is a deep fruited Pinot with a lovely texture, plenty of body, concentration and richness. This is a stunner from 18-year-old vines. The finish just goes on and on.

'18	William Downie Baw Baw shire, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.	2,900
	96JS, 4.5 Vivino
	Plum, cherry, black and red currants, a hint of game and Swiss brown mushrooms. Medium to full-bodied. Creamy acidity, intensity with finesse and a juicy finish.

'16	Two Paddocks, First Paddock, Central Otago NZ	2,900
	95WS, 95BC, 95GT, 94JS.
	From 26 year old Clone 5 vines. Hand Harvested, Biodynamic. Medium bodied, velvety, textured expression of a cool climate site in a warm vintage. Matured in 30% New French oak. Bright wild flower, spice and dark red fruit leads to an ethereal mineral driven palate. Great tension, drive and persistence. Only 200 cases made.

'17	Felton Road, Calvert, Central Otago. NZ.	2,900
	94JS, 94WS, 94 W&S, 94CT 4.1 Vivino
	Impressive fresh, dark cherry, blueberry and violet aromas on the nose. The palate has a very sleek, polished and velvety texture with ample, spiced - blueberry and red cherry flavours delivering a succulent, juicy and long finish. A really stunning pinot.

'16	Two Paddocks The Fusilier, Central Otago. NZ	2,950
	96JS, 96GT, 96BC, 94+WA
	Wild spice, violet, red fruits and some brooding whole bunch aromatics. A rich textural palate that shows great poise, elegance and density.

'15	Felton Road, Cornish Point, Central Otago. NZ	2,995
	97pts BC 96pts WS
	Subtle, silken and very complex Pinot Noir with an array of dark cherry, plum, floral and
	Oriental spice flavour. A core of sweet fruit perfectly balances fine drying tannins to give the wine a linear lingering quality. Medium- bodied. Power delivered with subtlety. Very impressive.

'09	Dry River, Martinborough, NZ	3,000
	95pts BC

'16	Lingua Franca, The Plow, Oregon. USA.	3,200
	94V, 94 WS.
	Harmonious and ethereal with delicate complexity offering layered black cherry and raspberry flavours accentuated by black tea hints and whiffs of orange peel and minerals.

'17	Felton Road Block 5, Central Otago. NZ.	4,900
	100BC, 98HH, 4.5Vivino
	This is an extraordinary wine. It boasts great purity and power with layer upon layer of subtle flavours that include violets, red rose petal, dark cherry and mixed spices. It's delicate, fragrant and has enormous length.

'15	Mount Mary, Yarra Valley, Victoria. Australia.	5,800
	99JH, 97WF. 4.5 Vivino. Langtons Classification, Outstanding. 100% Pinot Noir.
	Superbly refined, elegant and intense. Typified by fragrant strawberry and cherry aromas and a supple evenly proportioned palate.

'10	Felton Road, Block 5 Central Otago, NZ	9,600
	96 Points Bob Campbell MW
	Inaugural Great Growths of NZ Award 2010

France – Burgundy

'16	Domaine Caroline Morey, Santenay, Cote de Beaune, 1er Cru "La Comme"	2,600
	4.1 Vivino. 90CT, 89BH
	Medium clear ruby. Crushed berries and soil, faint mint, pomegranate seeds. A relatively refined mouth feel to the medium weight flavours. Medium acidity with juicy red berry fruit.

'16	Berthelemot Pommard Noizons, Cote de Beaune.	2,700
	91WE, 4.1 Vivino
	In keeping with the style of this Domaine, the emphasis here is on fruit rather than tannins. Aromas of sweet red berries, slightly spiced. Warm and fresh on the palate with delicate tannins.

'17	Domaine Berthelemot, Meursault, Les Tillets, Cote de Beaune.	3,200
	Gold DWWA. 96 Decanter. 4.2 Vivino
	Les Tillets is a Lieu-dit in this most famous of white Burgundy wines. The wine is elegant and mineral with great textural intensity. A broad creamy palate with savoury butter and toast notes balanced by a racy and vivacious finish.

'14	Domaine Daniel Rion & Fils, Nuits-St-George's, Les Hauts Pruliers 1er Cru	3,200
	93pts WS.
	A elegant spicy style, this evokes floral and wild berry notes, with sandalwood, cardamom and cinnamon details that accent the core of cherry and rose flavours. Tightly wound this lingers with fruit and spice elements. A masculine personality.

'14	Domaine Lucien Boillot & fils Les Croix Noires, Pommard	3,300
	Premier Cru, Cote de Beaune

'14	Domaine Lucien Boillot & fils Les Caillerets, Volnay	3,400
	Premier Cru, Cote de Beaune.

'13	Domaine Marc Roy Gevrey Chambertin Clos Prieur. Cote de Nuits	3,500
	92pts CT 91pts JR

'15	Alex Gambal, Gevrey -Chambertin Premier Cru.	3,600
	The Gevrey-Chambertin appellation is home to 9 of the 24 Grand Crus of the Cote- de- Nuits. This area produces powerful, full bodied reds marked by intense, complex and extremely elegant aromas. Unfined and unfiltered.

'14	Domaine Fleurot Larose Clos de la Rocquemaure, Chassagne-Montrachet, 1er Cru	3,850
	4.6 Vivino
	Beautiful bouquet. Flowers and honey, young and fresh. As close to Grand Cru standard as you can get. Long finish.

'06	Potinet Ampeau Meursault Perrieres 1er Cru	4,600
	4.6Vivino
	Original Burgundy. Great structure, white fruits, citrus, minerality with great acidity and good length.

'14	Domaine Denis Mortet, Mes Cing Terroirs, Gevrey Chambertin	4,600
	The 2014 Gevrey Chambertin Mes Cing Terroirs is a blend of all Arnaud's Gevry Chambertin holdings. Matured in 30%to 35% new oak, it has a brisk, stony red berry bouquet. Very natural. The palate is medium bodied with a crisp structure, almost chalky tannins and very fine acidity. This is an excellent Gevrey that come highly recommended.

'14	Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot Gevrey- Chambertin Premier Cru	4,700
	94pts TA 92pts Antonio Galloni
	17.5/20 La Revue du Vin de France.
	From a single parcel of 0.5 hectares. Juicy, crunchy and spicy with marked while bunch character and hints of iodine and green malt. Finishes with good mineral drive.

'15	Domaine de l'Arlot Nuits St-Georges 1er Cru "Clos des Forets St-Georges	5,500
	93-95RP, 91-94V, 91-94BH
	A very well defined, quite sensual in style with very pure red berry fruit. The palate is medium bodied with supple tannin, tart red cherry fruit and wild strawberry. This is an outstanding contribution to the vintage, courtesy of winemaker Geraldine Godot.

'15	Alex Gambal, Chambolle- Musigny 1er Cru Aux Echanges, Premier Cru.	5,990
	The small winegrowing area of Chambolle- Musigny stands between Morey-Saint-Denis to the north and Vouget to the south. This grape variety is known here for producing the most "feminine" red wines of the Cotes-de-Nuits. This small area counts 2 Grand Crus and 24 Premier Crus. This wine expresses the delicacy of Chambolles Premier Crus whilst coming close to the powerfulness of Morey wines.

'14	Chateaux de la Tour, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru. Cote de Nuits	6,500
	95pts Decanter, 95 CT, 92 Antonio Galloni, 18/20 Bettane & Desseauve.
	Lovely griotte cherry and BlackBerry coupled with spice, a juicy texture and a mineral finish. Classy.

'16	Arnaud Mortet Gevrey Chambertin, 1er Cru Lavaux, Saint Jaques	6,800
	70-year-old-vines. This is a full, rich and muscular wine with a long memorable finish. A real gem that shows huge potential.

'16	Albert Bichot, Domaine du Clos Frantin, Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Malconsorts. Cote de Nuits	7,500
	95JS, 94BH, 17.5/20JR. 4.4Vivino
	Silver IWC London, 2018.
	Beautiful crushed roses with an array of fresh raspberries and red cherries as well as light mocha and oak spices. The palate has excellent tannin maturity and depth. This elegant vintage has delivered a wine with real clarity and detail. This is exceptional.

'15	Alex Gambal, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru. Cote de Nuits.	8,500
	The ever-growing area of Vougeot in the middle of Cotes De Nuits is famous world wide for its prestigious Clos Vougeot. Unfined and unfiltered, ruby colour with purple tints. Intensity and lightness on the nose. Fresh and elegant aromas of red fruit and spices. Good structure and balance on the palate with great delicacy and a great finish.

'09	Maison Leroy Fixin, Cotes de Nuits	8,800
	Fixin is a Burgundy village next to Gevrey Chambertin that produces outstanding wines but is often overlooked. A muscular and massive wine with a velvety texture that seems to go on forever. Dark berry bouquet and supple tannins.

'06	Pascal Lachaux Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, Cotes de Nuits	11,900
	Very impressive, this is Bonnes-Mares at its most exuberant. Bold, rich and brawny, this is a Grand Cru on an impressive scale with a lovely persistent mineral thread running through it.

'15	Domaine Lignier-Michelot Clos de la Roche, Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits	13,950
	96RP, 94TA, 94AG 17/20JR
	The Clos de la Roche combines beautiful soaring aromatics with beautiful pure fruit and a savoury sense of earthiness. Beguiling aromas of black cherry, red plum, violets, exotic spices and roasted game. Supple palate with layers of minerality on a long driving finish.

'14	Domaine Bruno Clair Bonnes Mares Grand Cru. Cote de Nuits	14,800
	96WA, 95BH,94V, 18/20B&D,
	Big and powerful with its mouth coating broad -shouldered flavours that possess plenty of muscle before culminating in an explosive, tightly wound finish that just goes on and on. Quite simply, this is terrific.

'14	Domaine Bruno Clair Chambertin-Clos de Beze, Grand Cru	14,800
	95BH, 94+V, 93WA, 4.6Vivino
	From vineyards planted in 1912 and 1972. Aromas of pomegranate, cranberry and flowers. Fine grained and tightly bound, it's wonderfully precise and complete with an extremely long finish. Needs time.

Malbec

'17	Andeluna 1300, Mendoza, Argentina.	1,200
	88WE.
	Beefy berry aromas give this Malbec up- front strength. Cherry, plum and berry flavours are textbook Malbec.

'13	Dominio Del Plata, Benmarco, Argentina	1,200
	92Pts JS
	Gold Trophy, Argentina Wine Awards 2016

'15	Chateaux Haut Montplaisir, Tradition, Cahors.	1,400
	Organic
	89 WE
	This fine wine is rich in fruit with a strong mineral texture. From clay and flint soil resulting in ripe fruit with balanced acidity.

'17	Susana Balbo, "Signature" Mendoza, Argentina	1,500
	94TA 4.0Vivino
	Subtle, scented, beautifully defined blend of Malbec with 6% Cabernet Sauvignon. Mineral and fresh with understated oak and bags of blueberry and black cherry fruit.

'16	El Enemigo, Mendoza, Argentina	1,700
	94PT, 93TA, 92WS, 91V, 4.4 Vivino.
	Rich and concentrated, offering aromas of black fruit, cherry and dark berry fruit. On the palate, flavours of spice, blackberry, black cherry, pepper and a slight floral character. Full-bodied,with an elegant and lengthy finish.

'15	Chateaux Haut Montplaisir, Prestige, Cahors.	1,900
	Organic
	92WE, 4.0 Vivino
	With vines on the third terrace above the river lot, this estate occupies one of the top sites in Cahors. Intense black fruits.

'15	Catena Zapata, Adrianna vineyard, "Fortuna Terrae"	3,900
	97JS, 96 Descorchados, 95RP, 95TA, 95WS. 4.5 Vivino.
	Aromas of black cherry, licorice, bitter chocolate and violet. Well crafted and pure tasting, with intense mineral infused flavours of raspberry, red current and dried cherry supported by fresh acidity.

'13	Achaval Ferrier Finca Bella Vista, Mendoza, Argentina	4,500
	96TA, 95RP, 95JS. 4.5 Vivino
	Wild berries, violets and some balsamic aromas characterise the incredibly elegant and subtle nose. The palate reveals a silky texture and superb acidity, with juicy fruit, sophisticated tannins, great balance and length.

'10	Achaval Ferrer, Finca Bella Vista. Mendoza, Argentina	4,500
	95FS, 95WS, 94ST, 93RP, 4.4 Vivino
	#10 Top 100 wines WS 2012
	Dark and powerful yet elegant with a delicious core of crushed raspberry, blackberry and damson plum notes woven with silky tannins. The mineral finish lingers with layered flavours of wild flowers, melted liquorice and spice box.

'17	Catena Zapata Argentino Vineyard. MAGNUM	7,500
	4.7 Vivino 97JS, 96TA, 95RP, 95 Descorchados.
	A vineyard selection from old vines and aged two years in new French oak barrels. This uber-sexy, opulent 2015 offers a rock star bouquet of blueberries, blackcurrents, smoked earth, chocolate and tobacco leaf, with an almost Graves-like minerality and earthiness. Ripe, Full bodied and plush on the palate with a great finish.

Merlot

'17	Larry Cherubino " Pedestal" Western Australia	1,200
	95JH Silver, Wine Show of WA.
	From vineyards in the highly esteemed Wilyabrup district. Inky purple. Classic Cabernet aromas of blackcurrant. The wine is medium-bodied with primary flavours of blackcurrant and bay leaf layered with secondary cedar and chocolate. Velvety soft tannins and a long finish.

'15	Taylors Estate, Clare Valley, Australia	1,300
	Double Gold, China Wine & Spirits Awards 2016

'14	Casa Lapostolle cuvee Alexandre, Chile	1,500
	94pts JS
	On the nose, intense aromas of red fruits and fresh herbs. Medium Bodied with a silky texture, round and juicy tannins. Cassis and coffee bean notes provide an elegant finish.

'17	Ancora Galotta VdP, Mont Sol Rolle, Switzerland	1,800
	Gold. Berlin Wine Trophy 2019
	Ink colours with aromas of black fruits, especially cherries and blackberries. Nice spice and cloves with a slightly woody note. Gentle and lively on the finish

'14	Moss Wood, Wilyabrup, Ribbon Vale Merlot, Margaret River, Western Australia	2,200
	96pts Ray Jordan 95pts JH 94pts HH
	A beautiful rich and inviting wine. Deep red, the bouquet is blackberry and dark olive. Medium to full bodied with good intensity. The finish is long and nicely balanced. Excellent wine.

'13	Volpe Pasini "Focus" Merlot DOC. Italy.	2,300
	92JS, 92 Falstaff, 92LM, 90V.
	Vivid full ruby. Bright and fresh on the nose. On the palate, savoury and juicy nuances of dark plum, coffee mint and cocoa. Enticing purity.

Cabernet/Merlot

'14	Atlan & Artisan 8 Vents. Mallorca, Spain	1,600

Zinfandel

'14	Dashe Cellars, Dry Creek Valley, USA	1,950
	90pts RP
	Varietal pepper, raspberry and black cherry fruit. Earth and spice. This is a lovely fresh, pure, medium to full bodied Zinfandel. Excellent wine with food from the grill.

'16	Ridge Vineyards, Lytton Springs. USA	2,600
	95V, 94JD, 94JS. 4.2 Vivino
	A powerful, dense wine. Black cherry, plum, lavender, new leather, cloves and liquorice. Plush and richly textured, the 23% Petite Syrah is felt in the wines darkness and overall gravitas. A gorgeous wine.

'16	Ridge Vineyards, Geyserville. USA	2,600
	96JS, 95RP, 95V, 95JD, 4.3 Vivino.
	A great vintage bursting from the glass with an exuberant bouquet of sweet cherries, blackberries and plums with subtle hints of liquorice and spice. Medium to full bodied, supple and layered with a lovely core of ripe succulent fruit and beautifully fine grained tannins.

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.

'18	Benmarco Expresivo	1,900
	95JS, 94TA, 4.3 Vivino
	85% Malbec, 15% Cabernet Franc.
	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.

'18	Susana Balbo Brioso	2,000
	Bordeaux Blend
	95D, 94TA, 93JS
	Notes of deep spice, wild herbs and plum. 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.

'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

'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

'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.

'18	Ochota Barrels, Fugazi Vineyard Grenache. McLaren Vale	2,300
	Organic
	95WF, 94WE, 94D, 4.1 Vivino.
	From dry farmed 71yr bush vines. Raspberry, exotic spices, pencils, earth and roses. Just medium bodied, almost delicate with soft and pretty red fruits threaded through with firm graphite tannin that spreads wise and carried a wave of fine spices Grenache flavour long and true. A delight.

'13	Grosset Gaia, Clare Valley,South Australia.	2,890
	75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot.
	97TS, 96WF, 92+RP
	Subtle floral aromatics with violet notes, opulent mulberry and brambly blackcurrent flavours. The palate is velvety and silky smooth balanced by very silky tannins. Medium bodied.
	Magnificently elegant and fragrant. One of the greatest Clare reds of the modern era.

'16	Cullen, Diana Madeline, Margaret River, Australia	3,700
	98JH, 97HH, 18/20 JR
	93%Cab Sauv, 5% Merlot 1% Malbec and Petit Verdot.
	Deep purple/red with a lovely elegant blueberry, violet aromas. The palate is refined and beautifully flavoured. Medium to fullbodied. An outstanding wine.

'15	Mount Mary, Quintet, Yarra Valley, Victoria. Australia.	5,990
	50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot.
	97HH, 97JH. 4.5 Vivino. Langtons Classification, Exceptional.
	Vivid ruby. Potent black currant, cherry and cedary oak aromas are complicated by notes of cured tobacco, candied roses and cracked pepper. Silky and seamless on the palate. Finishes with supple tannins, a jolt of peppery spices and outstanding floral persistence.

Austria

'18	Martin & Anna Arndorfer, Handcrafted, Gruner Veltliner,	1,500
	92 Falstaff
	Slightly cloudy Gruner with delicious rounded fruit, fleshy palate and hints of white spice on the finish.

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

'15	Bernhard Ott, Gruner Veltiner, Spiegel 1er Kamptal ( Organic )	2,100
	95pts Falstaff 94pts¬†RP

'16	Weingut Bernhard Ott Gruner Veltliner Spiegel 1er Kamptal.	2,400
	95JS, 94 Falstaff, 93WE, 92RP
	Clear and intense, very attractive tropical fruit aromas. This is a delicious Spiegel with a long and tensioned, clear, almost dry, well structured finish.

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

Chile

'16	Garage Wine Co, Lot 81, San Juan de Pirque Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon	1,600
	95 Descorchados
	94JS,93RP, 93TA, 92AG
	5,055 bottles produced from a blend of 11 barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon and one barrel of Cabernet Franc. Good herbal freshness, ripe berries, earth, iron and a touch of blood. Fine tannins with a nice touch of acidity with good balance. Very pretty core of fruit here with blueberry, floral and stone character. Full bodied.

'14	Garage Wine Co, Truguilemu vineyard, Carignan field-blend. Maule Valley.	1,600
	95pts RP, 93ST
	Carignan with smidgens of Mataro and Pais, from an old dryfarmed 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 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.

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

'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	Odfjell Aliara, Central Valley	1,990
	65% Carignan, 20% Syrah 15% Malbec.
	94TA, 94JS
	Attractive and intense on the nose with floral notes of Jasmine and roses. The palate is sophisticated, intense and juicy, complemented by chocolate, coffee and tobacco leaves. Long finish with ripe and velvety tannins.

'14	Odfjell, Odfjell, Maipo Valley- San Antonio Valley. Chile	2,600
	100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Organic.
	95 TA, 93 RP, 93JS, 4.1 Vivino.
	From 40-80 yr old vines. Bright ruby in colour with pleasing aromas of black fruits such as blueberries, plums and cherries as well as liquorice. Velvety and persistent on the palate with a lingering finish.

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

'16	Montes Purple Angel, Colchagua Valley	3,200
	92% Carmenere, 8% Petit Verdot
	98JS, 94WE. 4.5 Vivino
	The complexity of this wine is something very special. Ripe berry aromas with notes of mochas, coffee, charcoal and oyster shells. Full bodied, tight and polished with creamy tannins. Deep and dark fruit at the finish.

'12	Emiliana Ge, Colchagua Valley	3,200
	92pts RP Biodynamic. 47%Carmenere, 38%Syrah, 15% Cab-Sauce. 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.

'15	Montes Alpha M, Alpha, Chile	3,500
	80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
	#59 Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines 2019
	97JS, 95 WS
	A powerful rich red. Robust and lusciously spiced with concentrated dark cherry, plum and boysenberry flavours supported by fresh acidity. Full bodied.

France

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

'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 sousbois. The palate is generous, there is richness lent by oak, finishing with warm spice and gentle tannins.

'16	Chignin-Bergeron "Lea Terrasses" Savoie	1,480
	90CT
	Roussanne, known here as Bergeron. Savoie's first vineyards were planted by the Romans in the 2nd Century AD. The Quenard family carry on the tradition of growing grapes on near-vertical heaps of rocky rubble that is the Coteau de Tormery. This is a beautifully refined, tenderly floral and succulently peachy wine, born from pure stone.

'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.

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

'17	Anne Sophie Dubois Fleurie Alchimiste, Gamay. Beaujolais	1,600
	From soils that are highlygranitic. Dark berries fruits tempered by mineral and black tea nuances. Seamless and very elegant.

'18	Louis Claude Desvignes Morton, La Voute Saint- Vincent. Beaujolais	1,700
	100% Gamay
	92V, 91WA.
	Bursts with aromas of cherries, blackberries, rose petals and liquorice. Medium to full bodied, fleshy and succulent with fine structured tannins. A head turning rendition of this cuvee.

'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.

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

'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

'16	Rotem and Mounir Saouma Cotes du Rhone, Inopia, Villages.	1,790
	Mainly Grenache with a small amount of Mourvedre, Counoise, Syrah and Cincault.
	Like his Chateauneuf du Pape's, Mounir's Inepia exhibits tremendous finesse and balance. Silky, elegant with transparent and pure red fruit flavours and aromas.

'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.

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

'13	Domaine des Enfants, I'Enfants, Perdue Cotes Catalanes	1,800
	92pts RP
	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.

'18	Domaine Jean Louis Chave Selection Crozes- Hermitage Silene. Rhone	1,850
	100% Syrah
	93V, 4.2 Vivino
	Pungent, mineral-accented black and blue fruit on the nose along with hints of olive and liquorice.. supple and weighty on the palate offering expansive blackberry and boysenberry flavours. A penetrating finish which shows an outstanding persistence and fine grained tannins.

'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
	Syrah
	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.

'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.

'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.

'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.

'18	Jean Louis Chave Selection, Saint Joseph Circa, Rhone.	2,100
	Old Vine Roussanne
	92V, 4.0 Vivino
	Powerful peach nectar, orange, honey and chamomile aromas show sharp definition and lift thanks to a smoky mineral flourish. Supple, silky and broad on the palate, the mineral quality repeats emphatically on the impressively long, seamless finish which leaves behind a juicy Anjou pear note.

'17	Domaine Jean Louis Chave Saint-Joseph Selection, Offerus. Rhone	2,100
	100% Syrah
	93V, 91CT, 4.0 Vinous.
	Opaque magenta, mineral and spice- accented dark berry and cherry aromas. Concentrated blackberry and bitter cherry flavours show very good depth. Finishes emphatically spicy and quite long with supple tannins.

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

'18	Louis Claude Desvignes Morton, Cote du Py. Beaujolais	2,200
	100% Gamay
	94AG, 93WA, 4.0 Vivino
	A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe, spice tinged red dark berries, pungent flowers and smoky minerals. Supple, deeply concentrated and alluring, offering palate staining black raspberries and floral flavours. A compelling blend of power and finesse.

'15	Domaine Santa Duc, Gigondas Aux Lieux Dits. Rhone	2,200
	91pts RP 91pts Antonio Galloni
	Unfiltered.
	Whole bunch fermentation. Has terrific provencal character in its sweet black 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	Bernard Baudry Chinon AOC La Croix Boissee, Loire	2,300
	93pts WA 92pts Vinous Antonio Galloni

'14	Domaine Philippe Alliet 'L'Husserie' Chinon. Loire.	2,400
	100% Cabernet Franc.
	18/20 Bettane & Desseauve 92,WS.
	From a premier slope in Cravant- les Coteaux. The nose is full, complex and defined a pure and elegant profile with notes of red berries and light pepper. Medium bodied, refreshing and refined with firm tannins.

'18	Domaine des Senechaux, Chateauneuf du Pape. Rhone. BLANC	2,500
	93JD, 92D, 91RP, 4.0 Vivino
	The 2018 is based largely on one third each of Clairette Blanche, Roussanne and Grenache Blanche with a splash of Bourboulenc. Terrific depth and richness in its pineapple, brioche, honey suckle and salty like mineral aromas and flavours. A medium bodied wine that had beautiful depth of fruit balanced by terrific acidity and tension.

'16	Domaine Jean Royer, Chateauneuf du Pape, Prestige.	2,500
	96V, 93+JD, 16.5/20JR, 4.4Vivino
	85% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre.
	Concentrated, ripe, full bodied and saturated, with terrific notes of black fruits, pepper and crushed rock-like minerality. Balanced, layered and incredibly drinkable. Blockbuster stuff.

'15	Domaine Coursodon "L'Olivae" Northern Rhone.	2,500
	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.

'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

'16	Domaine des Senechaux, Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Rhone	2,600
	95JD 94RP, 93WE, 93AG,93JL, 4.2 Vivino
	Based largely on Grenache, with smaller amounts of Syrah and Mourvedre. Rocking levels of kirsch, black raspberries and toasted spices. Full bodied, concentrated, pure and elegant with sweet tannins. Fine tannins, impeccable balance and a great finish.

'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

'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 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
	Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Bourboulenc
	Full bodied, ripe layered, voluptuously textured.
	92pts RP

'15	Domaine Charvin, Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone	2,650
	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.

'16	Domaine Charvin, Chateauneuf du Pape	2,700
	97JD, 96JS, 94RP
	The 2016 ranks with the finest vintages ever produced from this estate. Deep purple with a sensational bouquet of blackberries, currants, ground pepper, crushed violets and Asian spices. The palate has full-bodied richness, a layered, multi-dimension texture, incredible elegance, sweet tannins and a great, great finish.

'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.

'16	Coursodon, St Joseph, La Sensonne, Northern Rhone.	3,000
	Syrah.
	96JD, 94RP, 94V, 17+JR 4.2 Vivino
	Bright purple, smoke accentuated black and blue fruits, cold, violet and liquorice on the highly perfumed nose. Appealing sweet, mineral accented cassis and boysenberry flavours show superb depth. This beauty hits the palate with full body richness, terrific intensity and a great finish.

'09	Cave de Tain Hermitage Rouge Grand Classique. Rhone	3,100
	17.5JR, 92WS, 91V, 4.1 Vivino
	Gold Concourse des Grand Vins de France
	Silver IWS 2013. Silver Outstanding IW&S 2012
	Expressive nose of cocoa, fresh black fruits, liquorice and vanilla. Silky palate, elegant, powerfully structured with fine tannins.

'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.

'16	Coursodon, St Joseph, Paradis St Pierre, Northern Rhone.	3,200
	Syrah.
	6JD, 95RP, 94JD, 93D, 93V, 17+JR,4.3 Vivino.
	From the incredible terrior high up on the granite slopes just outside of Marves. Deep purple with a stunning array of cassis, blackberries, toasted spice, dried herbs and bouquet garni. Full-time bodied, a seamless elegant texture with a long finish.

'15	Domaine Stephane Ogier, Condrieu, Les Viellies Vignes de Jaques Vernay. Rhone	3,300
	97pts RP.
	Full bodied richness, vibrant acidity & 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

'17	Domaine Jean Louis Chave, Saint-Joseph Rouge. Rhone	3,800
	100% Syrah
	94AG, 94JS, 93JD, 93RP, 4.3 Vinous
	An expansive bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, candied flowers and smoky bacon along with suggestions of olive and pipe tobacco. Medium to full bodied, spice-accented blackberry and cherry liqueur flavours. Elegant and plush with a velvety finish framed by round well knit tannins.

'15	Domaine Alain Voge Cornas Les Vielles Vignes.	3,800
	95RP, 94V, 17+JR
	Organic
	Brilliant purple with a highly perfumed nose displaying mineral - tinged black and blue fruit and potpourri. The palate offers boysenberry, candied liquorice and violet flavours with juicy acidity.

'16	Domaine Alain Voge Cornas Les Vielles Vignes.	3,800
	Organic
	97D, 95RP, 94V, 17.5JR 93-95JD
	Lavender and raspberry on the nose with excellent aromatic freshness and definition. A very classic full bodied expression of Cornas. It's dense and ripe, defined by serrated tannins, keen acidity and a mouth coating character.

'16	Rotem and Mounir, Saouma Ominia, Chateauneuf du Pape.	3,950
	97WS, 94-96V. 4.0 Vivino
	A complex, expansive bouquet of ripe red and blue fruits, cola and Moroccan spices. The palate offers raspberry, boysenberry and spice cake flavours. A spine of smoky minerality adds lift and structure and energizes the extremely long finish.

'16	Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie, La Landonne. Rhone	4,600
	97Decanter, 97RP, 96JD, 96V
	A paragon of excellence, it's medium to full bodied and silky from start to finish. Powerful, ripe black fruits, smoked meats, peppery herbs, tobacco and beef blood. Beautifully concentrated, layered and structured.

'16	Rotem and Mounir Saouma, Magis, Chateauneuf du pape BLANC	4,700
	Grenache blanc.
	95-97 Decanter. 95-97JD. 4.3 Vivino
	White peach fruits, honeysuckle, toasted brioche with crushed rock like minerality. Medium to full bodied, concentrated yet exceedingly elegant with beautiful tension and purity.

'16	M. Chapoutier, Les Greffieux, Ermitage, Rhone	6,500
	Syrah
	JD98, 97 RP, 97WE, 96 WS. 4.4 Vivino
	From the deeper soils at the bottom of the Le Meal lieu-dit, this is a rich, powerful, elegant expression of this historic terroir. Violets, blackcurrants, blackberries, smoked earth, chocolate and spice. Full bodied sensationally concentrated and opulent on the palate.

'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	Rotem & Mounir Saouma, Arioso, Chateauneuf du Pape	6,980
	98WS, 97JD, 93-96V, 4.4 Vivino
	Lifted aromas of red and black cherry, raspberry liqueur, wild strawberries, anise, lavender, wild flowers, dried orange peel and a hint of cured meat. Full-bodied with extremely fine grained and sweet tannins. This is a blockbuster.

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

'15	Stephane Ogier "Lancement" Cote Rotie.	13,600
	100JD, 99JL, 97V
	Flowers, rocks,liquorice and Xmas spice explode in your face along with all that ripe, dense, dark red fruit. On the palate, the wine is powerful, gracefully elegant and strong. The tannins are refined, ripe, soft and polished.
	The finish sticks with you for at least 60 seconds! Only 4 barrels produced.

Bordeaux Left Bank

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

'09	Chateau Haut Bergey, Pessac-Leognan	2,400
	94RP, 93JS
	Just over 50% Cab Sauv, the balance Merlot. One of the best over- achieving, value priced wines in Pessac-Leognan. Full bodied and pure with sweet tannins.

'10	Chateau de Fieuzal, Pessac-Leognan.	2,900
	45% Cab-Sauv, 40% Merlot, 10%Cab Franc, 5% Petit Verdot.
	97G&G, 17/20JR, 93WE
	2 Stars Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2014
	A sleek, ripe driven wine with raspberry, black currant and plastics- soaked plum notes at the core, lined with toast, panache and tobacco hints. Restrained, stylish and delicious.

'10	Chateau Tronquoy- Lalande, Saint- Estephe	3,000
	50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot.
	93WE, 93 Jean - Marc Quarin. 92JL, RP 90-93
	1 Star Le Guide Hachette des Vines 2014.
	A rich chocolaty wine with the structure right up front. A dense purple colour as well as a big sweet bouquet of violets, black currant, earth and subtle oak. Admirable concentration, sweet integrated tannin and an opulent mouth feel. A gorgeous wine, one of the finest from Tronquoy- Lalande.

'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.

'10	Chateau D'Armailhac Grand Cru Pauillac.	3,800
	60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot.
	94WF, 17/20JR, 93RP, 93JS, 93WS,93TA
	2 Stars Le Guide Hachette des Vines 2014.
	A fabulous opulent bouquet with black cherries, boysenberry, almonds and hints of cooked meats. Medium-bodied with bold tannin and beautifully concentrated black fruits.

'09	Chateau D'Armailhac Grand Cru Pauillac.	3,900
	60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot.
	93AG, 93WE, 93WF, 93JS, 93Falstaff.
	2 Stars Le Guide Hachette des Vines 2013.
	Plenty of ripe cassis and chocolate with a hint of smoke on the nose lead you into a ripe and velvety Pauillac. Dense but soft tannins that merge seamlessly into the black fruits.

'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.

'10	Chateau Saint-Pierre, Saint Julien.	4,800
	97DC, 97JD, 97RP, 96JMQ.
	2 Stars Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2014
	Bronze, Decanter World Wine Awards 2013
	A blend of 78% Cab Sauv and 22% Merlot has resulted in a wine of great power, stature, gravitas and density. Purple black with a brilliant nose of creme de cassis, espresso roast, black berries, truffles and liquorice. Full bodied, extremely powerful with abundant sweet tannin.

'15	Chateaux Brane Cantenac Grand Cru Margaux	4,900
	97JL, 96WE, 96AG, 95D, 4.2 Vivino
	70% Cab Sauv, 26% Merlot, the balance Cab Franc and Carmenere. Powerful, structured, and explosive. This is very high quality, showing great complexity and length. The dark stone fruit, smoke, tobacco, spice and leather flavours pack a huge punch but it's the wines balance that place it among the elite wines on the Left Bank in 2015

'09	Chateaux Branaire- Ducru. Saint Julien.	5,000
	96RP, 96JD, 95JS, 95WE.
	70% Cab Sauv 22% Merlot, balance Cab Franc and Petit Verdot.
	A killer nose of creme de cassis, black raspberries, pencil shavings and crushed flowers. A full bodied, incredibly layered, broad and expansive 2009 that has everything you could want from a top flight Bordeaux.

'15	Chateau d'Issan, Margaux.	5,500
	65% Cab Sauv, 35%Merlot.
	96JS,95JD, 95V, 95JL, 95WE.
	Truffles, fresh flowers and Cuban cigar aromas in tandem with plums and cherries. Medium to full bodied, elegant in character with layers of sweet fruits and silky tannins.

'09	Chateaux Gruaud- Larose. Saint Julien.	5,800
	97JS, 95RP, 95V, 95TA
	68% Cab Sauv, 32% Merlot
	Aromas of sliced mushrooms, berries and wet earth that follows through to a full body with super silky tannins and a chewy finish. The 2009 appears to be the finest Gruaud- Larose since their 1990.

'16	Chateau Brane - Cantenac, Margaux	6,200
	70% Cab Sauv, 27%Merlot, 2% Cab-Franc, 1% Carmenere, 98RP
	Divine pure blackberry and blueberry bouquet. Medium bodied palate with fine tannin, silky smooth texture and a superb bead of acidity. If you have a penchant for traditional claret, it really doesn't come better than this.

'09	Domaine de Chevalier, Pessac-Leognan	6,400
	97JS, 95WE, 95RP, 17.5JR
	64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot. Aromas of blackberries and lemon rind. Full bodied with soft and velvety tannins with a bright fruity finish. Refund and beautiful.pure fruit, layered, so classy and complex. Brilliant.

'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 Smith- Haut- Lafitte, Blanc, Pessac-Leognan	6,600
	99JD, 97JS, 96RP, 95AG
	A blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sauvignon Gris and 5% Semillon. Matured in 50% new oak. Deep -layered and powerful, yet also vibrant, it has sensational notes of crushed citrus, liquid rock, white flowers, line pith and moneyed grapefruit. It shows the classic, balanced side of the vintage offering thrilling depth and concentration and is a tourde force in white Bordeaux. Gorgeous grace and complexity.

'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.

'15	Chateaux Smith -Haute Lafitte Rouge. Pessac-Leognan.	7,500
	99JS, 97RP, 96AG, 96JD, 96WE, 96WE
	63% Cab Sauv, 33% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot matured in 65% new oak barrels. On the nose, star anise, fenugreek and Sichuan pepper over a core of cherries, wild blueberries, plums, violets and wafts of truffles. Medium to full bodied, beautifully balanced, very finely grained tannins finishing with epic length.

'16	Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte rouge Pessac-Leognan	7,500
	98RP, 98JS, 98AG, 98WE, 98WS, 98D
	18/20 JR
	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-time bodied, rich and seductive. Extremely expressive and beguiling.

'16	Chateau Beychevelle, Saint Julien	7,750
	47% Cab Sauv, 47% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 1% Cab- Franc.
	96V, 96JD, 95WA
	Stunning bouquet of vibrant blackberry and wild strawberry fruit laced with crushed stone and rose petals. Medium - bodied with supple tannins. An electrifying 2016.

'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.

'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 18 months 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.

'15	Chateau Dueru- Beaucaillou, Saint Julien	10,700
	95%Cab-Sauv, 5% Merlot
	98AG, 97Dec, 97WA, 97JS, 97WE
	The 2015 Dueru- Beaucaillou is phenomenally great. Inky, powerful and explosive. Creme de Cassis, blackberry jam, smoke and leather with muscular tannins.

'16	Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande. Pauillac	11,600
	100AG, 100JD, 100JL, 98+RP, 98JS, 4.5Vivino
	75% Cab-Sauv, 21% Merlot, 4% Cab-Franc.
	The 2016 is a vivid, dramatically sweeping wine. Beams of tannin give the wine a soaring intensity. Blackberry jam, graphite, spice, menthol, liquorice, pencil shavings and spice are all finely sketched in a bold savoury Pauillac. A perfect legendary wine in the making.

'14	Chateau Pontet Canet, Pauillac MAGNUM	11,800
	98JS, 96JD, 95+AG.17/20JR
	Classic Cabernet Sauvignon nose of cassis. Lovely purity and depth with a silky texture that caresses the palate. Medium bodied. An extremely fine wine, almost in a class of its own.

'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.

'10	Chateaux Pichon-Longueville Baron, Grand Cru, Pauillac.	11,900
	99+JD, 98 Falstaff, 97WA, 97DC, 97JS
	79% Cab Sauv, 21% Merlot.
	Borderline perfection in a bottle. Extraordinary aromas of creme de cassis, liquorice, graphite and spring flowers. Full bodied richness, a huge mid palate and showing the unctuous grandeur and precision that makes this vintage so remarkable.

'10	Chateaux Pichon Longueville " Comtesse de Lalande". Pauillac	12,000
	100D, 98V, 97TA, 96WE, 95RP. 4.5 Vivino
	66% Cab-Sauv, 24% Merlot, 7% Cab Franc, 3% Petit Verdot.
	Silky sweet black fruits, Black olives and truffle notes on the nose. The texture is liquid silk and builds through the palate. Full bodied with velvety tannins and a juicy finish.

'16	Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Grand Cru, Saint Estephe.	12,900
	76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 1% Petit.
	100RP, 100JS, 100V, 100GL, 99JD
	#1 Best French wine of the Year JS.
	Deep, almost opaque in colour with fathomless deep black fruit tinged with blueberry and violet. The palate is medium- bodied with ultra fine tannins and unerring minerality. This is a monumental Cos d'Estournel.

'05	Chateaux Cos d'Estournel, Grand Cru, Saint-Estephe.	13,200
	99JS, 98JP, 97AG, 97DC, 97WE
	78% Cab Sauv, 19% Merlot, 3% Cab Franc.
	The purity of fruit in this is fascinating with plums, currants, and other dark fruits. So much cassis. Full bodied, concentrated and wonderfully complex in the mouth. Grainy tannins and finishing with epic persistence.

'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	Chateaux Palmer, Margaux.	18,900
	99JD, 99JL, 98RP, 98WE, 98JS, 97DC
	52% Merlot, 41% Cab Sauv, 7% Petit Verdot.
	This has such class and power. Aromas of blueberries and blackberries with hints of violets. It's perfectly balanced, has a ripe hedonistic core of fruit with polished tannins and a fabulous finish. Full- bodied.

'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.	65,000
	87% Cab Sauv, 8% Merlot, 3% Cab Franc, 2% Petit Verdot.
	100WE,100JS,100D, 100JD, 99RP
	Full bodied, the gold etched black bottle holds a classically- styled Margaux. Black currant, creme de cassis, toasted spice and cedar wood. Incredibly elegant with ultra- silky tannins. More than perfection. The greatest Margaux ever made. JS.

Bordeaux Right Bank

'15	Chateau Tenein, Bordeaux Superiore.	1,500
	Biodynamic.
	Le Guide Hachette des Vins 1 star. 3.9 Vivino.
	55% Merlot, 25% Cab Sauv, 20% Cab Franc.
	Rich and complex with spiced notes. Nose with hints of blackcurrent, raspberries and prune. Elegant backbone with roundness and a lingering finish.

'18	Domaine Les Carmels, Les Carprices. Cotes de Bordeaux.	1,590
	100% Merlot.
	Deep red colour, cherry, plum, flowers on the nose, black cherry, leather, cedar soft spices on the palate.

'15	Chateau Carignan Prima Premieres, Cotes de Bordeaux.	1,600
	100% Merlot.
	93Falstaff, 93JS, 93-94GV 4.1Vivino
	Black currants, chocolate and violets flow through to a full bodied, well rounded wine with silky tannins. Beautiful Merlot from old vines.

'16	Chateaux Clarisse Puisseguin. Saint Emilion.	1,690
	93JS, 91WS, 90JL, 4.1 Vivino
	Lacrosse is bold and punchy, dense and very layered with beautiful richness of fruit, round tannins and a full. Body. Long finish.

'09	Chateau La Rouselle, Fronsac.	2,200
	91JL, 91CT, 17/20 La Revue du Vin de France. 4.0 Vivino.
	65% Merlot, 35% Cab Franc.
	Deeply coloured wine offers liquorice, coffee bean, black cherry, liqueur and mineral scents. Rich in texture, concentrated with round tannins, the wine ends with a long sweet intense wave of blackberry, jam, fennel and espresso bean.

'15	Chateau Teyssier, Grand Cru Saint Emilion	2,300
	70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc
	Gold. Sommelier Wine Awatds UK 2019
	Gold. LA International Wine Awards 2018
	93 Falstaff, 92V, 92JS, 91WS.
	A sweet cherry and blueberry scented bouquet that is lifted nicely by the new oak. The palate is medium-bodied with sweet red and Black fruit on entry. There is a Bastille like purity here.

'09	Chateau La Vieille Cure, Fronsac.	2,300
	Merlot, Cab Franc, Cab Sauv.
	93TO, 93RP, 92JL, 91-93WE, 90WS.
	A charming, dense ruby red offering lots of ripe merlot fruit intermingled with hints of charcoal, black currants and ripe cherries. Full bodied, pure and nicely textured and layered.

'14	Chateau Faugeres, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru.	2,300
	85% Merlot, 10% Cab Franc 5% Cab Sauv
	95AG, 94JS, 92RP
	Incredible aromas off Blackberries, blueberries, red plum and juniper berry. Medium bodied with fine tannins.

'15	Chateau Faugeres, Saint-Emillon Grand Cru.	2,400
	95JS, 95WE, 95RP, 94JL, 4.3 Vivino
	80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Smooth and opulent. A nose of baked plums, warm cherries, black berries and figs. The palate has a super plush feel with intense flavours of blueberries and dark plums. Full-bodied with firm velvety tannins.

'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.

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

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

'08	Domaine De L'Aurage, Cites de Castillon	5,200
	MAGNUM
	90JL
	Lots of cassis, kitsch, fennel and coffee notes. The sophomore vintage for this juicy, ripe up front wine that ends with a soft round, red plum finish.

'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.

'15	Chateaux Clinet, Pomerol	6,500
	99JS, 99JL, 98+JD, 98D, 97RP. 4.2 Vivino
	90% Merlot, 9% Cab Sauv, 1% Cab Franc.
	An immaculate wine with pristine blackberries and dark plums as well as fresh earthy nuances and dark crushed violets. The palate reveals a sensuous medium- bodied style offset beautifully by very firm and silky tannins. An impressively powerful wine that still exudes Pomerol's suave seductive charm.

'15	Chateau Belair- Monange, Saint-Emilion. Grand Cru	6,990
	100JS, 98+RP, 98JL, 98AG, 97WE 4.3 Vivino.
	88% Merlot 12% Cabernet Franc.
	Wonderful aromas of blue fruits, minerals, lavender and licorice. Full bodied and ultra refined tannins with an integration and refinement that make the wine seamless and beautiful. Crushed black plums, blackberry preserves and cassis with fragrant touches of star anise. This is a remarkably riveting wine that should not be missed.

'10	Chateaux Larcis Ducasse Saint- Emilion.	7,400
	79% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc.
	98+RP, 97JL, 97JS, 95AG, 4.3 Vivino.
	#92 Top 100 Wines WS.
	The 2010 Larcis Ducasse is simply stunning. Concentration and depth, liquorice root and dark bitter chocolate, this is really amazing with dark fruit character of crushed blueberries and minerals. Full-bodied with super integrated tannins and a superb finish that lasts for minutes. A fabulous wine.

'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	Chateaux Hosanna, Pomerol.	7,800
	82% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc.
	99JD, 98JS, 97RP, 96JL, 96WS.
	One of those rare wines to pair incredible opulence with off the charts elegance and purity. Loaded with blackcurrants, black raspberries, toasty oak, truffles, graphite and spice box. It hits the palate with full-time bodied richness, an ethereal seamless lecture, perfect balance and a huge finish. Unquestionably one of the superstars of the vintage.

'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.

'09	Chateaux Canon Grand Cru. Saint-Emilion	8,900
	99JD, 97+WA, 95V, 95JS, 95,WE. 4.3 Vivino
	From a Grand Cru terroir located in the upper limestone-driven plateau outside the village of Saint-Emilion. Blackberries, black raspberries, baked plums, truffle and dried flowers on the nose. Full- bodied richness, firm yet velvety texture and seamless freshness supporting the generous fruit. Long finish.

'15	Chateau Figeac,Saint Emilion, Grand Cru.	9,800
	100JD, 100D, 99JL, 98WE, 97RP, 97WS
	43% Cab Sauv, 29% Merlot, 28% Cab Franc
	A huge nose of creme de cassis, raspberries, smoked earth, cigar box and graphite. This is one of those rare gems that carries huge intensity and richness. Full-bodied, opulent and incredibly concentrated.

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

'16	Chateau Le Dome, Grand Cru, Saint Emilion.	12,600
	80% Cabernet Franc 20% Merlot
	100WE, 100JD, 99WA, 97AG.
	From a great year for Cabernet Franc. Aged in 80% new French Oak, the 2016 Le Dome is simply magnificent. Silky, lifted and nuanced in the glass, it possesses superb aromatic freshness and textural finesse. Full bodied.

'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.

'15	Chateau L'Evangile, Pomeral	14,700
	100JS, 100JL, 99JD, 97+RP, 97D.
	84% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc
	In the running for the most opulent, sensationally textured, massive wine in the 2015 vintage. Stunning aromas of blackberries, black olives, Brown sugar and dried flowers. Tar. Full bodied, dense and layered. Superfine tannins. Goes on and on. Truly great wine.

'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 balance and 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.

'16	Chateau Angelus, Grand Cru Classe A, Saint Emilion	19,700
	100WE, 99JS, 99JL 98+WA, 98AG
	The 2016 is a total stunner. Soaring aromatics and layers of bright vibrant fruit. The tannins are almost impossibly refined. Pomegranate, blood orange, raspberry jam, wild flowers and mocha are some of the many notes that race through the 2016. All the elements fall into place in an exquisite Saint Emilion that is clearly one of the wines of the year.

Germany

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

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

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

Italy - Friuli-Venezia Giulia

'15	Venica Petris Malvasia	1,500
	Malvasia Grape. Very complex bouquet of fruit & flowers with sage & orange peel. Good flavour ersistence & balanced acidity. Suggestions: Asparagus and shell fish.

'13	Volpe Pasini, Focus Merlot DOC.	2,100
	4.2 Vivino. 92JS, 92 Falstaff 92 LM, 90V
	2 glasses Gambero Rosso
	Vivid full ruby. Bright and fresh on the nose and on the palate, savory and juicy nuances of dark plum, coffee, mint and cocoa. Finishes crisp and vibrantly fruity.

'16	Mario Schiopetto Friulano M Collio DOC.	3,700
	95% Friulano, 5% Riesling.
	98JS, 98 Dr Wine.
	Extremely Smokey on the nose with flint and gunpowder. Dried apple, lemon and pear character. Full bodied, dense and powerful, yet lively and dancing on the palate. One of Italy's top whites from vines planted in 1954.

Italy - Marche

'15	Velenosi 'Roggio del Filare' Rosso Piceno, Superiore.	1,700
	70%Montepulciano, 30% Sangiovese.
	97 Luca Maroni. 3 Glasses Gambero Rosso.
	# 6 top 100 wines Italy.
	Medium to full bodied. Aromas of wild berries, blackberries and cherries. A wine of great structure and expression. Complex, well balanced with a lingering finish.

Italy - Montepulciano

'18	Velenosi Montepulciano D'Abbruzzo	1,300
	From the D'Abruzzo hills, the vineyards are located 200 to 300 meters above sea level. Nose of strawberries and raspberries. Fruity with a soft, pleasant, smooth finish.

'16	Cantina Zaccagnini, Montepulciano, D'Abruzzo. Italy	1,300
	3.8 Vivino
	Dark red berry fruit and plum notes on the nose give way to a lush and rich mouthfeel with great structure and a long smooth finish. Pair with pasta, pizza, burgers and roasted meats.

'17	Poggio Anima Samael Montepulciano, d'Abruzzo	1,300
	92WF, 3.8 Vivino
	This 100% Montepulciano wine comes from an organically farmed single vineyard in Chieti in southern Italy. Ricardo and ripe black cherries, cacao, all framed by light fine tannins. Punches well above its weight.

'16	Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC	1,360
	Rich and ripe cherry fruit along with attractive spicy smoky notes. Fleshy and full with surprising depth and length.
	Roasted meats, pasta, pizza.

'15	Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC Marina Cvetic	1,790
	92WE, 90WS, 4.2Vivino
	This wine provides a blend of Montepulciano grapes in purity from 8 Municipalities. Vilified in traditional blunt, the Marina Cvetic expresses the fundamental characteristics of the grape varieties with fruity and floral notes in perfect balance, followed by a long finish with notes of cocoa beans.

'14	Masciarelli Terre Aquilane Merlot IGT "Marina Cvetic " d'Abruzzo	1,990
	100% Merlot.
	91Luca Maroni, 90VP, 90JS, 90JD
	12 months in oak barrels, at least 24 months in bottle. Ripe red fruits and flowers, full bodied with a vanilla finish. Lamb, grilled meats, mature cheese.

'12	Masciarelli Villa Gemma, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva	2,800
	93WE. #93 WE Top 100 Wines. 4.2
	Vivino.
	Deep ruby red, ripe red fruits, dried fruit, spices cocoa, black pepper, liquorice. Roast lamb, red meats, strong cheese, chocolate.

Italy - Piedmont

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

'16	Ceretto Monsordo, Rosso. Langhe	1,400
	16/20JR. 3 Glasses Vini di Veronelli
	Dark berry fruits and black plums on the nose, complemented by undertones of sweet spices and vanilla. Full bodied with finely-grained tannins.

'16	Ceretto Monsordo Langhe DOC Rosso.	1,400
	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
	16/20 JR 3 Stars Veronelli.
	Deep ruby red. Aromas of dark berry fruits and black plums with undertones of sweet spices and vanilla. The palate is enhanced by finely grained tannins to make a rich full bodied wine.

'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.

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

'09	Batasiolo Barolo Riserva.	2,500
	4.0 Vivino. Commended IWC London 2013.
	Earthy characteristics of forest floor and cured meat backed by savoury tones of star anise and liquorice.

'06	Beni di Batasiolo, Vigneto,Cerequio Barolo.	2,700
	93WS, 92WS, 4.3 Vivino. Bronze IWC
	Beautifully intense and elegant, this opens with fine aromas of spice, dried fruit, cola, tar and ground liquorice. It delivers a long silky sensation in the mouth.

'08	Beni di Batasiolo Vigneto, Boscareto. Barolo	2,700
	95GR, 4.3Vivino.
	A Barolo of great character that stands out for its beautiful olfactory breadth. The mouth is pleasantly austere and of great tannic density while maintaining a beautiful sweetness of fruit and great delicacy of the vintage.

'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.

'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.

'16	Giacomo Bologna Braida Bricco Uccellone, d'Asti DOCG	3,200
	94CT, 93JS, 4.3Vivino
	Notes of red berries, mint and vanilla. The bouquet is rich and aromatic with a remarkable intensity and multifaceted concentration. The wine is full bodied with a persistent long finish.

'09	Marchesi di Gresy, Barbaresco, Martinenga	3,300
	92WE, 91RP, 91AG, 17+JR 4.3 Vivino
	Savoury 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.

'15	Giacomo Bologna Braida Ai Suma, Barbera d'Asti DOCG.	3,500
	92JS. 4.4 Vivino
	The Ai Sums is only produced in the best vintages and is produced from very late harvested grapes. Cherry, mixed berries, vanilla, liquorice and cocoa. Good acidity and persistent.

'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.

'15	Elio Grasso Ginestra Casa Mate Barolo.	3,900
	97RP, 96AG, 96JS. 4.2 Vivino
	A dense full bodied single vineyard Barolo. Complex aromas of figs, ripe strawberries and fresh mushrooms. Firm and tight tannins and a long linear finish.

'15	Elio Grasso Gavarini Chiniera.	3,900
	98JS, 97AG, 96RP
	Extremely perfumed, showing lots of rose, lavender and dark berry character. Full bodied with intense density and chewiness that gives the wine great structure. A super expressive Barolo.

'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

'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.

'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.

'15	Vietti Barolo Brunate DOCG.	5,200
	95JS, 95RP, 94WS. 4.1 Vivino
	This is an explosive and absolutely exuberant expression of Nebbiolo from a vineyard site in La Morra. Dark flavours of plump berries layered on notes of anise, liquorice and tobacco. A very linear mineral tone on the back.

'13	La Spinetta Barolo Campe Vursu.	5,300
	97JS, 96RV, 95RP, 94AG, 94WS. 4.4 Vivino
	This is an impactful and exceptional wine from a classic vintage. The fruit has had time to integrate and the aromas appear wrinkle -free today with the wild berry that segues directly to spice, tar and ash. These are beautiful results.

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

'15	Parusso Barolo DOCG MAGNUM.	5,800
	95AG, 95JS, 93RP
	Ruby red, almost garnet. On the nose, a wide range of notes of spices and fruit with licorice and mint. Plump and sumptuous, very concentrated in the mouth with firm tannins and a long stylish finish.

'09	Damilano Cannubi, 1752, Barolo Riserva DOCG.	8,900
	98JS, 97WS, 95+RP, 4.4 Vivino
	Lots of ripe berry character from the 2009 vintage with chocolate, cedar and tobacco. Full Bodied, round and soft tannins. A big juicy style. Decadent.

'15	Conterno Fantino Barolo Sori Ginestra. MAGNUM.	8,900
	97JS, 96RP, 95WS, 4.3Vivino.
	Sweet plum, blackberry, black cherry, liquorice, tar and underbrush aromas and flavours are accented by vanilla and toasty oak. Complex fresh and long. This is simply a complete Barolo with gorgeous texture, so fine and detailed.

'89	Gaja Barbaresco DOCG	16,800
	96pts RP

Italy - Puglia

'18	Masseria Li Velo, "Askos" Verdeca, Salento.	1,500
	100% Verdeca.
	4.0 Vivino, 91Dr Wine, 91JS, 3Glasses Gambero Rosso. Elegant and mineral. A rare grape offering up tropical fruit, citrus, pear and fresh spices on the nose. Very well balanced with good acidity.

'18	Le Levi Askos Susumaniello.	1,650
	4.1 Vivino
	Susumaniello is a little known red grape from Puglia and ranks among the world's rarest grapes. Amazing balance of dark black fruit, prunes, raisins, liquorice and dried herbs. Elegant and smooth with soft tannins and a long finish.

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 dei Nuraghi IGT	2,100
	94pts JS 92pts V.Antonio 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.

Italy - Sicily

'15	Tasca d'Almerita Tascante, Ghiaia Nera. Etena Rosso. Sicily	1,400
	100% Nerello Mascalese.
	17/20JR. 3.9 Vivino
	Grown on the north slope of Mount Etena at an altitude of 600m, This easy drinking Mount Etena red has bright fruit on the nose and palate, followed by a bright minerality and a dry , food friendly finish. Almost Burgundian in style. Beef, pasta lamb, grilled chicken.

'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

'13	Argiolas Isola Dei 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 - Tuscany

'13	Villa Trasqua, Chianti Classico, Riserva, "Fanatico"	1,500
	93JS
	Lovely red fruit and fresh herbs on the nose as well as tobacco, cedar and orange rind. Medium to full bodied, chewy tannins and good acidity.

'15	Montepeloso A Quo. IGT.	1,500
	94JS, 90CT, 4.1 Vivino
	Montepulciano, Cab Sav, Sangiovese, Marselan, Alicante Bouschet.
	A rich and layered red with chocolate, spice and hints of grilled meat. Full bodied with depth and wonderful length.

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

'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.

'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.

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

'15	Rocca di Frassinello Omello.	1,800
	92WS, 90RP
	Sangiovese, Cab Sauv, Merlot and Syrah.
	Graphite, iron, wild rosemary, sage and plum aromas pick up a boysenberry flavour as this finishes with spice elements. Well structured, smooth and a long finish.

'16	Poderi Sapaio 'Valpolo' Bolgheri DOC	1,850
	70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot, 15% Merlot
	94JS, 92WA, 92WS
	Bright blueberries, blackcurrent, citrus, crushed stones, violets, dried sage, ash and cedar. Full- bodied, firm polished tannins punctuated by vibrant acidity.

'15	Isole E Olena Chianti Classico	1,850
	92pts Wine Advocate. 90 Decanter.
	This is a smooth and silky Sangiovese that glides clean over the palate with strength and intensity. Bright cherry, blueberry and herbal accents with wild sage and rosemary character the finish.

'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.

'14	Le Ragnaie Rosso di Monitalcino	1,990
	91AG, 90WA.
	2014 was a difficult vintage. Ricardo made the decision to declassify 100% of his Brunello fruit and 75% of his Rossi di Montalcino Grapes were used from Le Ragnaie, VV, Loreto and Petroso vineyards. The resulting wine is elegant and feminine. Notes of pomegranate, rose petals, tree bark and cranberries. Light bodied with soft but persistent tannins. Beautifully balanced with a long finish. Lovely.

'12	Trinoro Le Cupole Rosso Toscana IGT	2,100
	55% Cab Franc, 27% Merlot, 17% Cab Sauv 1% Petit Verdot.
	93 WE, 92 AG, 92 Falstaff
	A beautifully hedonistic nose displaying Morello cherries, roasted herbs and exotic spice notes. Tremendously complex, balanced with an impressive structure and a warm lingering finish.

'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.

'17	Conti Costanti, Rosso di Montalcino. DOCG	2,200
	93AG.
	Super ripe red cherry, kirsch, rose petal, sweet spice, cedar and pipe tobacco.

'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.

'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

'15	Cartello Bossi Girolamo.	2,300
	96JS, 4.1 Vivino
	Merlot from 42yr old vines. Dark ruby red with a superb nose of Woodstock, violets with opulent ripe blackcurrant, black cherries and plums. On the palate, flavours and nuances of caramel clove, bell pepper and balsamic. Full bodied.

'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.

'16	Montepeloso Eneo	2,500
	97V, 94JS, 4.3 Vivino
	70% Sangiovese, 20% Montepulciano, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
	The 2016 Eno is a dark sumptuous beauty. Black cherry, plum, lavender, spice, menthol and liquorice infuse the 2016 with striking depth as well as tons of textural resonance. This is such a gorgeous alluring wine.

'13	Castello di Ama, 'San Lorenzo' Chianti Classico, Gran Selezione. DOCG	2,500
	95JS, 95WE, 95WS, 93RP 4.2 Vivino
	#31 Top 100 Wines WS.
	80% Sangiovese, 13% Merlot, 7% Malvasia Nera. This is an elegant and profound wine. Sweet tobacco, smoke, leather and menthol wrap around a core of dark stone fruit. Pliant and savory with a lingering finish.

'16	Tenute Del Cabreo. Carrie il Borgo.	2,500
	93V, 93 Doctor Wine, 91RP 3 Glasses Gamberi Rossi. 4.1 Vivino
	This is a 70/30 blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Dense aromas of wild cherry and black current offset by notes of leather, herbs and vanilla. On the palate it is velvety and complex, with ripe tannins repeated on the elegant finish. Full bodied.

'15	Brancaia ilatraia Toscana Rosso IGT.	2,500
	96JS, 95RP, 93V, 4.2Vivino.
	A drop dead gorgeous blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Petit Verdot and 29% Cabernet Franc. An exuberant and intense red wine that hits the palate with lavish richness. Depth and a real sense of gravitas.

'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.

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

'18	Salvioni Rosso di Montalcino.	2,600
	93AG, 4.3 Vivino
	Youthfully vibrant, opens with enticing aromas of wild berry, fragrant blue flower and whiff of leather and soil. A bright tangy palate, notes of star anise and thyme accent crushed strawberry alongside lively acidity and lythe tannins.

'15	Rocca di Montegross " Geremia"	2,600
	96 Falstaff, 96V, 94W&S, 94CT 4.2Vivino
	Cab Sauv-Merlot.
	Outrageously beautiful in 2015. Racy and pliant with soft curves. "Geremia" captures all of the radiant beauty of the vintage. Sweet red cherry, plum, mint, mocha and sweet spice. Big, powerful and serious. A must if you love world-class super Tuscans.

'16	Tenuta Delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso San Lorenzo	2,700
	#9 Top 100 Wines WS
	95RP, 95WS, 95WE, 95 FS, 94V, 4.3 Vivino.
	The 2016 Etna Rosso San Lorenzo is one of the three Grande Terroir Ellittico wines. This is a beautifully shaped expression of 98% Nerello Mascalese and 2% Nerello Cappuccio from ancient vines. The wine has the delicate nature of a Pinot Noir. Dusty mineral notes and tannins make for a dry finish. Full bodied and tangy with walnuts, cedar and dark berry tones.

'17	Tenuta San Guido, Guidalberto.	2,700
	94JS, 93WE, 92+RP, 92V
	60% Cab-Sauv, 40%Merlot
	Subtle aromas of cedar, cassis, tobacco and raspberries. The very balanced and elegant palate delivers dried black cherry, red current, blood orange and licorice. Fine grained tannins.

'15	Argiano Brunello di Montalcino.	2,800
	95RP, 95JS, 94RV 4.2 Vivino
	The 2015 Argiano shows dusty black cherry complemented by sweet spices and herbs with hints of dried orange and leather. The palate is right and compressed with beautiful ripe fruit. The finish is long and structured.

'16	Montevertine Montevertine	2,800
	90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 5% Colorino
	96AG, 96RP, 2 Glasses GR. 4.1 Vivino
	The 2016 Montevertine opens to a rich and beautifully saturated colour. Blue flower definition with violets and lavender segue to dark fruit, spice and white pepper.

'15	Castello di Bolgheri.	2,900
	96D, 95RP, 94WS
	85%Cab Sauv, 15% Cab Franc
	This super Tuscan delivers cornerstones of dark fruit, exotic spice and tobacco. A deep satisfying texture.

'15	Riecine di Riecine.	2,900
	100% Sangiovese.
	94 Veronelli 93 Dr Wine 93 Falstaff
	2 Glasses GR
	This 100% Sangiovese comes from the original vineyard planted over 40yrs ago at an altitude of 1,600 feet. This could easily be mistaken for Burgundy because of the unusually pronounced elegance and bright red fruit notes. Earthy, elegant, savoury, spicy. Medium bodied.

'16	Isole E Olena Collezzione Private Syrah	2,950
	98AG, 97RP, 4.3Vivino
	The 2016 Syrah Collezione Privata offers a unique interpretation of the grape that delivers much of the heft, power, smokiness and textural richness of the French grape but it also shows purely Italian fare of grilled herb, blue flower, moist earth and cigar. Bold cherry fruit fills the core of this wine that is rich, velvety and long with dazzling finesse.

'13	Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.	3,200
	100% Sangiovese.
	94RP, 94JS, 93WS.
	The 2013 is a fine, elegant wine that wraps smoothly around the palate. The wine is redolent of dark fruit, spice, balsamic herb, licorice and pressed flowers. Loads of varietal character.

'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.

'15	Renieri Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.	3,400
	100JS, 95WS, 4.4 Vivino
	Aged 2 years in French oak. A concentrated red with intense flavours of black cherry, plum, violet, stony mineral and wild herbs. Vivacious and elegant fruit on the palate with generous tannins and a hauntingly long finish.

'17	Fattoria Le Pupille 'Saffredi' Maremma, Tuscany.	3,400
	Bordeaux Blend. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot.
	97RP, 96-97JS, 95CT
	A fresh and beautiful red made with ripe fruit and dark concentration. Full-bodied with round and polished tannins and an intense finish.

'15	Azienda L'Aietta Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.	3,500
	98WE, 96WF, 4.2 Vivino.
	Pressed rose, New leather, dark-skinned berry and truffle aromas with a balsamic whiff of camphor. Delicious and supremely elegant and vibrant. The palate delivers juicy Marasca cherry, crushed raspberry, liquorice and baking spice framed in taut refined tannins.

'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.

'17	Tenure Biserno Il PInot di Biserno DOCG.	3,600
	93WS, 93JS, 91Falstaff, 90WE, 4.4 Vivino.
	A wine with elegance, character and finesse, aged mostly in new and second hand barriques. The structured palate offers ripe black plum, liquorice and espresso along fine grained tannins. Full bodied.

'16	Isole e Olena Cepparello Toscana IGT.	3,700
	Sangiovese
	97+Antonio Galloni
	Black cherry, plum, lavender, spice and new leather. 20 mths in French Oak with a bit less than 30% new oak and a few months in cask prior to bottling. The 2016 is shaping up to be another magnificent wine. This is a super impressive showing.

'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.

'16	Argentiera DOC Bolgheri Superiore.	3,750
	97RP, 96JS, 95 Decanter.
	50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc.
	A dark and penetrating Tuscan red that is beautifully elevated with extremely elegant aromas. Full bodied, yet extremely polished and tight on the palate. The tannins are ever so fine. Extremely long and beautiful.

'15	Mazzei Fonterutoli Siepi	3,800
	Half Sangiovese and Merlot.
	98JS 95WS 4.4 Vivino.
	This has depth and complexity. Beautiful aromas of violets, berries and currants. Full bodied, it exudes refined tannins as this stays fresh through the long, saturated finish. Fruit, spice and tobacco elements longer.

'15	Fulgini Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.	3,800
	100JS, 99RV, 98WE, 96V, 4.4 Vivino
	The purity of fruit on the nose is perfection with cherries, crushed raspberries, mineral, pumice and citrus fruit. Full bodied and powerful, it's juicy and enveloping, doling out black cherry, raspberry compote, liquorice and baking spice alongside velvety tannins.

'06	Altesino Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva.	3,800
	95JS, WS95, RP95
	Complex aromas of dried mushrooms, flowers and dark fruits follow through to a full body with fine tannins and a chocolate, dried meat and dark fruit aftertaste. A rich sumptuous wine. Full-bodied.

'16	Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso.	3,950
	100% Cabernet Franc.
	98AG, 97WA, 97WE. 4.5 Vivino
	The 2016 Paleo Rosso is a total stunner. Explosive and intensely floral with tremendous aromatic intensity, it exudes class from the very first taste. Grilled herbs, crushed rose, peach, espresso and raspberry jam are some of the many notes that flesh out.

'13	Castello di Bossi Corbara IGT. MAGNUM.	4,300
	93 V 4.0 Vivino.
	Dark cherry, kitsch, leather, smoke and tobacco flesh out this pliant, beautifully textured wine.

'16	Mazzei Fonterutoli Siepi.	4,400
	98JS, 96RP, 95V
	A blend of Sangiovese and Merlot in equal parts, the 2016 Siepi has a beautiful nose of blueberries, freshly picked blackberries, citrus, herbs and licorice amidst a background of coffee beans, cedar and vanilla. Full bodied and elegant design n this classic vintage. A masterpiece.

'16	Tenuta Folonari Il Borgo. MAGNUM.	4,500
	96LG, 95D, 93V, 93Dr Wine, 3 glasses, 4.1Vivino.
	This is a 70/30 blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Dense aromas of wild cherry and black currant offset by notes of leather, herbs and vanilla. On the palate it is velvety and complex with ripe tannins repeated on the elegant finish. Full-Bodied.

'16	Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Gaudo al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore	4,600
	98RP, 98JS, 98V, 96WE, 96D, 4.5 Vivino
	60% Cab Sauv, 20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. Stunning with ripe and silky tannins that are resolved and fine grained. Full bodied, polished and ever so refined.

'10	Montepeloso Gabbro. IGT.	4,850
	95V, 92JS, 4.4Vivino
	100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
	A wine with lots of dark berry character such as blueberries and blackberries. Full- bodied, silky tannins and a chewy finish.

'11	Montepeloso Gabbro. IGT.	4,850
	96JS, 95RP, 4.4Vivino
	100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
	A decadent, rich and inviting wine from start to finish. The wine is endowed with a brilliant sense of energy and vitality. Dark fruit and spice are merged seamlessly. The wine is smooth, supple and impeccable.

'15	Fattoria Le Pupille Saffredi, Maremma	4,900
	60%Cab Sauv, 30% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot
	99JS, 97AG, 96RP, 4.3 Vivino
	# 9 Top 100 Wines 2017
	The 2015 Saffredi is a total head turner. Bold and explosive, it captures all the magic that Le Pupille is capable of. Creme de Cassis, lavender, mint, liquorice and truffle are some of the notes that give the 2015 it's decidedly exotic, racy personality.

'07	Altesino, Montosoli, Brunello di Montalcino.	4,900
	98JS, 94RP, 93V
	The 2007 shows fabulous depth and richness from start to finish. Tobacco, cedar, licorice, new leather and spices add complexity to the fruit in this beautifully textured, expressive Montosoli. Velvety tannins and terrific lingering perfume on the finish. Full- bodied.

'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)

'16	Petrolo Galatrona, Merlot.	4,900
	98RP, 98JS, 96W&S, 95 WS
	Pure Merlot from a 25 Acre plot planted in the 1990s. Powerful, dense and layered, the 2016 brings together serious fruit intensity. Full bodied yet tight and linear. Wonderful drive and depth.

'15	Salvioni Brunello di Montalcino.	4,900
	WE98, V96, 95D, 4.5 Vivino
	Earthy aromas of truffles, underbrush, rose and new leather on the nose. Full bodied, the savoury palate delivers crushed black cherry, raspberry, liquorice and tobacco set against tightly knit, refined tannins and fresh acidity.

'13	Renieri Brunello di Montalcino. DOCG. MAGNUM.	4,950
	98JS, 93WS, 92 RP. 4.3Vivino
	Dark colour intensity with bold aromas of black cherry and plum and undertones of peaches and orange peel. Full bodied, layered and rich. Incredibly long and flavorful.

'16	Montevertine "Le Pergole Torte"	4,950
	97AG, 96-98 WA 4.5 Vivino
	Sangiovese
	Sourced from the estates oldest vines between 30 and 50 years old. Deep, powerful and resonant with great textural richness and perfume. The 2015 is critically ripe and flamboyant, not to mention utterly captivating.

'16	Fontodi Flaccianello Della Pavie	4,990
	100AG, 100RP
	The 2016 Flaccianello is off the charts. Fresh, vibrant and explosive, with tremendous intensity. Magnificent richness with sumptuous fruit purity and simply unreal balance. Creamy, silky tannins. In a word, stunning.

'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.

'15	Costello di Bolgheri. MAGNUM.	5,500
	96WS, 93JS, 93RP, 4.4 Vivino
	85% Cab Sauv, 15% Cabernet Franc.
	A serious red that has big, black fruit, fine oak, substantial moderately dry tannins and polish that you expect from a modern high end Bolgheri. Long finish.

'12	Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG	5,600
	96 JS, 95RP, 95WS, 4.5 Vivino
	The 2012 Riserva is a dark and brooding Sangiovese that flaunts it's depth, sophistication and balanced weight. The fruit is thick and powerful and the wines textural richness is polished and beautiful.

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

'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	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

'12	Pain Dell Orino Brunello di Montalcino, Bassolino Di Sopra DOCG.	7,300
	100% Sangiovese
	97WA, 95+AG, 4.6 Vivino
	This wine exudes elegant power and linear finesse. Wild cherry, rose hip, dried ginger, rosemary and spice, with savory tones of moist earth and exotic tea. Full bodied.

'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.

'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.

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

'16	Tenuta di Biserno Biserno. IGT.	9,200
	98+RP, 97D, 97 Falstaff, 96WE, 4.3 Vivino.
	The 2016 Biserno is a softly textured wine with enormous richness, plushness and softness. A bouquet with thick layers of dark fruit, sweet spice, chocolate, tar and camphor ash. A full bodied blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Enormous precision, Grace and sharpness with power, opulence. Irresistible.

'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.

'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.

'16	Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiors	9,950
	51% Cabernet Sauv, 27% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot.
	Aged 20 months in 70% new French Oak. Saturated purple colour. Serious intensity of cassis, black cherry, graphite and spring flower aromas. Full- bodied multi dimensional on the palate. It has thrilling purity of fruit, ample tannins and a great, great finish

'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.

'15	Masseto.	34,500
	Merlot
	100RP, 99JS, 99AG.
	The 2015 Masseto is simply extraordinary. Soft, silky and seamless, it possesses remarkable balance and harmony. Sweet red cherry, pomegranate, mint and wild flowers are all beautifully lifted in this exquisitely perfumed, gracious Masseto.

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

'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

'16	Allegrini La Grola IGT.	2,000
	95D, 93JS, 92WE, 4.0 Vivino
	A blend of 90% Corvina Veronese and 10% Oseleta, this offers aromas of black skinned berries, tobacco and roasted coffee bean. The full-bodied, balanced palate delivers ripe plum, liquorice and black pepper alongside fine grained tannins.

'13	Volpe Pasini "Focus" Merlot DOC. Italy.	2,300
	92JS, 92 Falstaff, 92LM, 90V.
	Vivid full ruby. Bright and fresh on the nose. On the palate, savoury and juicy nuances of dark plum, coffee mint and cocoa. Enticing purity.

'16	Allegrine, La Grola IGT.	2,350
	Covina Veronese 90% Oseleta 10%
	95 Decanter, 93JS, 92WE. 4.0 Vivino
	Medium to full bodied. A balanced palate delivers ripe plum, liquorice, and black pepper alongside fine-grained tannins.

'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

Lebanon

'14	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.

'09	Chateaux Musar, Bekaa Valley	2,800
	91WS, 90J.Cho Lee. 4.2 Vivino
	The Chateauneuf Musar of 2009 is a blend of approximately one third each of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carignan. Violets and ripe red berry from the Cinsault. Spice, liquorice and backbone from Carignan, blackcurrant, blackberry and silky elegance from the Cabernet Sauvignon.

'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.

'10	Chateau Musar, WHITE. Bekka Valley	3,100
	Obaideh 60% Merwah 40%
	A blend of Obaideh and Merwah, two ancient Lebanese grape varieties dating back thousands of years. Reputedly, the ancestors of Chardonnay and Semillion. Bright lemon in colour with pears, pine resin and lemongrass on the nose. Tropical fruit flavours on the palate with zingy lemon acidity on the finish. The cellars at Ghazir hold bottles dating back as far as 1954.

'98	Chateau Musar, Bekka Valley.	3,990
	Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault.
	18.5/20JR, 93TC, 91Falstaff, 90RP
	Musar is a special and utterly singular wine.
	The 1998 emphasizes the untamed beauty of Musar. There is a strong acid backbone that carries an incredibly expressive complexity. It's remarkably nuanced, delivering spice, floral notes, herbs, game and earth. Elegance, power, silky texture and a long finish.

New Zealand

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

'16	Craggy Range, Te Kahu, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay.	1,300
	Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec.
	97Decanter. Platinum Medal and Best in Show DWWA 2019.
	94WF, 4.2 Vivino
	Dark, black red. The merlot sings out in its soft seductive black cherry and black- plum fruits. The palate has plump fleshy fruit, backed by impressively flavoured tannins amid smooth plums and mulberries.

'16	Te Mata Coleraine, Hawkes Bay. NZ	3,200
	51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 2%Cabernet Franc.
	97WF, 96BC, 4.2 Vivino
	A head spinning array of violet, red and black fruits,gentle spiced biscuit, oak, green olive and lead pencil. It's mediumbodied, succulent, yet firm with toothsome tannin.

'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

'18	Louis Seabra Granito Cru Alvarinho, Vinho Verde. BLANC	1,700
	93JG, 93MB, 92RP, 4.2 Vivino.
	Fleshy, fully figured white. Light white chocolate character in a mix of gooseberry and tangy citrus. Aged in older large format Stockinger foudre, this wine has a wonderful minerality with an almost creamy fruit core, finishing with pleasing acidity. A thought provoking yet delicious wine

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

'12	Terra do Zambujeiro, Borba	2,100
	Aragonez,Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira, Cab Sauv, Touriga.
	Full bodied, soft fine tannins

'12	Quinta da Fronteira Douro Grande Reserve.	2,200
	Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz & Touriga Franca grapes.
	92pts WE 91pts RP
	Deep purple colour with lush aromas of black fruit black peppr, mocha and some herbal hints. The palate is dense full-bodied and reveals a fine balance between acidity and firm tannins

'17	Niepoort Redoma Tinto, Douro.	2,300
	96WA, 4.2 Vivino
	Tinta Amarela, Tounga France, Rufete, Tinto Roriz, Tinto Cao. Old vines 70+ years. Complex and profound. From acidity with a very long persistent finish.

'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	Kanonkop Estate Pinotage, Stellenbosch.	1,895
	94TA, 4.2 Vivino
	From vineyards that vary in age from 20 to 50 years. A very pretty nose with top notes of flowers and fanboys before red and black fruit, vanilla and spice. The palate shows pure fruit, bright acidity and fine tannins- layers of flavour and lovely balance.

'16	Eikendal Estate, Charisma. Stellenbosch. MAGNUM.	2,950
	59% Shiraz, 26% Petit Verdot, 15% Sangiovese.
	Double Gold NWC South Africa 2018.
	4.5 Stars Platter 2018
	Deep blood plum in colour. Generous aromas of red and black berries and plums with an undertow of oak and spices. Gentle tannins with a thread of fresh acidity. Dry. Medium bodied.

'16	Eikendal Estate, Classique, Stellenbosch. MAGNUM.	3,200
	46% Cab Sauv, 36% Merlot, 11% Cab Franc, 7% Petit Verdot.
	Double Platinum and top 100 South African Wines 2019.
	95 TA. 4.5 Stars. Platter.
	Subtly rich and powerful with full perfume flavours of blue and black fruits and earthiness. Tightly woven, long and linear structure with fresh tannins.

Spain

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

'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.

'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.

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

'14	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.

'17	Alemany I Coro Cargol Treu Vi. Penedes	1,450
	4.0 Vivino
	Carle-lo grapes. Lovely aromas of white flowers, citrus, hints of smoke and elegant mineral undertones. On the palate, notes of pears, smoke, dry flowers and vanilla. Long salty finish.

'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.

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

'15	Vi de Vila Porrera, Priorat	1,560
	91GP, 4.0 Vivino
	Carignan, Grenache blend, aged for 12 months in French oak and for 3-4 years in bottle. Loads of red fruit over a mineral background, ripe tannins and fresh acidity give way to a long, spicy finish.

'14	Vide Vila de Porrera Priorat.	1,560
	70% Carinena 30% Garnaxta.
	92V
	Aged for 12mths in French oak barrels plus 3-4 years in bottle. Incredible structure, minerality and length from 100yr old vines.

'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

'17	Eulogio Pomares, Xabre, Galicia.	1,650
	93RP
	Mencia, Souson, Mouraton and Garnacha. From 15-80yr old vines. Juicy, fresh and extremely lingering wine. Medium-bodied, fine tannins and integrated acidity. Tender and subtle rather than rustic and explosive. Delicious.

'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 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.

'15	Zarate Albarino El Palomar, Galicia, Rias Baixas	1,800
	95pts Guia Penin.
	Single vineyard. Complex & lively. From ungrafted 100yr old vines grown on granite 100% Malolactic fermentation

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

'17	Eulogio Pomares, Carralcoba, Caino Tinto, Galicia, Rias Baixas.	1,800
	4.0 Vivino
	Single vineyard, 70yr plus vines. 30% whole cluster fermented in large chestnut Foudre casks with a further 8 months on the finest Lee's. The resulting wine is bright and juicy with complex flavours of rhubarb and fresh earth.

'14	CVNE Imperial Reserva, Rioja DOCa	1,870
	95JS, 95TA, 93WE 92RP 4.2 Vivino.
	85% Tempranillo with 5% each of Graciano, Mazuelo and Garnacha. Intoxicating aromas of cigar box, ash, incense, faint smoke and spices. American oak, refined spices and a touch of red berry fruit. Balanced and soft on the palate, with a persistent dry finish.

'18	Fedellos do Couto Bastarda, Ribeira Sacra	1,900
	95WA.
	Bastarda ( Trousseau) grapes fermented with full clusters and matured in a combination of used French oak barrels and concrete vats for 7 months. Ethereal notes of rose water, wild herbs and small berries. Aromatic, perfumed, elegant and subtle with fine grained red cherries and plums. It's a layered, multidimensional fine wine with real poise. A stunning expression of the grape. Dry.

'14	Bodegas Carmelo Rodero Crianza, Ribera del Duero.	1,900
	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.

'10	Niepoort Ladredo Tinto, Ribeira Sacra	1,900
	93pts RP 17.5/20 El Mundo Vino
	Mencia & Grenache
	Lifted incense spice courses through supple mineral strewn red fruited palate. Medium bodied, fine tannins. Good concentration with definition.

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

'11	Valenciso Rioja Reserva	1,900
	100% Tempranillo.
	95TA, 93DC, 92WA, 92JS. 4.1Vivino
	This tiny Domaine makes one, single red, a Rioja Reserva from old vine Tempranillo from mature low yielding vineyards and aged exclusively in French Oak. Much sought after in top restaurants such as El Bulli and across the world. Black fruit, liquorice, ink and leather in a quite powerful and ripe vintage. Medium-sized bodied, abundant fine grained tannins and a long dry finish.

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

'15	San Vincente, Rioja.	1,900
	96JD, 94RP, 94V, 92TA.
	A highly perfumed bouquet evokes oak- spiced dark cherries, vanilla and pot pourri. Plush and seamless on the palate with spice cake flavours that deepen on the back half. Impressively long.

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

'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	CVNE Vinedos del Cortino, Reserva Rioja. DOCA.	2,100
	92pts 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.

'13	Niepoort & Raul Perez, Bierzo, Calderera	2,250
	93pts RP. #13 James Suckling top 100 Spanish wines 2016. Mencia grapes. Medium bodied, spicy, delicate & velvety.

'16	Olivier Riviere Ganko Rioja DOCa	2,300
	95RP, 95WF, 93AG, 93TA.
	50/50 blend Mazuelot/Garnacha matured in 3,000 litre oak foudre. High acidity and is quite tannic with great complexity.

'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.

'16	Paul Perez Ultreia elegant Rapolao, Bierzo	2,400
	Mencia, Grenache, Tintorera Bastardo, Dona Blanca.
	96Decanter, 95+RP, 17JR, 4.5 Vivino
	Hand harvested, fermented in 65-litre vats with whole stalks. Unfined and unfiltered. Aromatics of black liquorice, grated cocoa, mountain herbs and mandarin peel. The palate stands out for its elegance.
	Medium bodied. Small production.

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

'11	Clos d'Argon, Tinto, Catalunya	2,500
	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.

'14	Casa Castillo Pie Franco, Murcia.	2,600
	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.
	94pts RP, 94 Pts Guia Pennin

'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.

'06	Vina Tondonia Red, Reserva, Roija.	2,650
	95RP, 94JS, WS 92.
	70% Tempranillo, 20%, Garnacho, 5% Graciano, 5% .Mazuelo Notes of liquorice and dried cherries with a very elegant tannin structure. Medium to full- bodied. The finish is long dry and polished.

'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.

'16	Bodegas Ausas, Interpretacion, Ribera del Duero.	2,900
	Tempranillo
	95WA, 95TA
	From over 40 year old head pruned vines on sand, clay and limestone at 900m altitude. A chalky backbone of fine grained tannins coated by fruit and berries and perfectly integrated oak. There is good freshness and a rare combination of power and superb balance.

'16	Ausas Bodega y Vinedo Interpretacion, Ribero del Deuro.	2,950
	95 RP 95 Decantalo
	Tempranillo
	From 40yr old head pruned vines on sand, clay and limestone soils at 900m in altitude.
	The wine shows the character of Rivera, a chalky backbone of fine grained tannins coated by fruit and berries with perfectly integrated oak. A rare combination of elegance, power and superb balance.

'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.

'10	Vina Ardanza Reserva. Rioja.	3,200
	96JS, 95RP, 95TA, 94WS
	Silver IW&S, 2019. Bronze IWC 2019
	2010 was an exceptional vintage. The wine is expressive, aromatic and very elegant. A wine of great complexity.

'15	Vinedos de Paganos El Puntido Rioja. DOCs.	3,200
	96GP 94TA, 93RP, 4.3 Vivino.
	Ripe and the elevage in new barrique for 18 months makes it smoky, spicy and toasty with a creamy/ luxurious twist. It has weight and freshness with excellent tannins and a set serious finish.

'14	Bodegas Muga Torre Muga, Rioja.	3,250
	96JD, 96JS, 94RP, 4.2 Vivino
	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.

'16	Dominio del Aquila Albillo Vinas Viejas BLANCO. Ribera del Duero	3,300
	97RP, 4.2 Vivino
	Albillo grapes.
	The 2016 took almost 2 years to complete fermentation because it is fermented in oak barrels in a very cold cellar. Made from 100-year-old pre-phylloxera vines, its seductive on the nose with citrus notes, hints of smoke, ripe white fruit, yellow plum and touched of flint and toast. The palate had incredible freshness and tension with a silky eternal finish. Hand bottled unfined and unfiltered. A true vin de garde.

'16	Bodegas Muga Torre Muga, Rioja DOCa	3,400
	98JS, 97TA, 96RP, 95WS, 4.4 Vivino
	The purity of fruit in this wine is very, very intriguing with blackberries, graphite and charcoal. Full bodied, it radiates intense fruit with perfectly polished tannins. Very long and beautiful.

'17	Nin-Ortiz Nit de Nin Mas d'en Cacador Priorat.	3,600
	98+RP, 96JD, 4.3 Vivino.
	Produced with grapes from 78 to 113- year -old -vines. A blend of Garnacha Negra, Garnacha Peluda and Carinena with 5% white grapes. Tasty, pungent and long with power and elegance. Like a classical Chateauneuf, with fine tannins and subtle minerality.

'10	Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva	3,700
	98JS, 97TA, 95RP, 4.3 Vivino
	Silver. IWC London
	Silver IW&S London.
	Mostly Tempranillo with 10% Graciano. Fresh blueberries and brambleberries take centre stage. The palate is polished but shows plenty of energy and tension. The tannins are very fine and elegant. This is among the most elegant of Riojas when the acid is wonderfully pronounced. Long and powerful, this has to be one of the greatest wines of the vintage. A legend in the making.

'16	Clos Mogador, Priorat	3,950
	99GP, 98RP, 4.5 Vivino
	40% Granacha, 20% Cab Sauv, 20% Syrah, 20% Carignan.
	The wine shows an opaque-black-purple colour and an intense bouquet of ripe fruit, wild herbs, spices and smoke. The palate is massive and well balanced with velvety tannins and lively acidity. Flavours of crystallized fruit, pepper, chocolate, coffee and a panoply of spices and herbs. One of the world's ultimate red wines.

'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.	4,990
	Cabernet, Grenache, Syrah.
	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.

'16	Vinedos de Paganos, La Nieta Rioja DOCs.	5,200
	98RP, 97GP, 95AG,4.6 Vivino.
	The single vineyard La Nieta is a tiny production release (400) cases bought up in French Oak. Offering rocking notes of smoked black fruits, dark chocolate, graphite and crushed violets. It's rich, full-bodied and concentrated. A layered and mineral driven Rioja.

'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.

ROSÉ

'18	Casa Lapostolle "Le Rose" Rapel Valley, Chile.	999
	60% Cinsault, 17% Grenache, 12% Syrah, 11% Mourvedre.
	92JS, 90RP, 90TA
	Fresh, elegant and delicate nose of red fruit aromas such ad strawberry and sweet cucumber. Refreshing with a long lasting finish.

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

'17	Whispering Angel Rose, Cotes de Provence. France	1,450
	4.1Vivino, 92U.S., 91Decanter.
	Strawberry and cream character with loads of minerality in the form of slate and chalk. Medium bodied, a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Rolls, Syrah and Tibouren that's supremely drinkable.

'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.


THE WHITES

Sauvignon Blanc

'18	Francis Blanchet Pouilly Fume 'Silice'	1,300
	The 2018 Silice is a powerful Pouilly Fume with great minerality. Dry and strong it develops smoky and mineral aromas with gunflint notes.

'13	Domaine Adele Rouze, Quincy, Loire Valley. France	1,300
	Quincy is characterized by it's freshness and notes of ripe citrus, grapefruit, white flowers and freshly cut herbs. On the palate, this medium-sized bodied wine shows flavours of grapefruit and lime with a touch of citrus pith and a crisp mineralled finish.

'16	Clearwater Cove, Marlborough. NZ	1,300
	Gold. NZ Aromatic Wine Competition. 2016
	Silver. NZ International Wine Show. 2016
	Grapes from the Awatere and Wairau valleys combine to create a wine brimming with varietal character, balance and elegance. Passionfruit and grapefruit on the nose. Sweet fruit characters on the palate with fresh acidity.

'17	Tohu Single vineyard, Marlborough NZ	1,400
	Gold. NZ New World Wine Awards 2017
	Gold. Mindus Vini 2017.
	This single vineyard wine is a unique expression of Tohu's high altitudes in the upper reaches of Marlborough's Awatere Valley. Displaying aromas of fresh citrus, currant leaf and herbal notes on the nose. A vibrant palate displays green apple, pink grapefruit, sweet limes and capsicum. A touch of zesty minerality leading to a pure and dry finish

'16	Wairau River, Marlborough, NZ	1,400
	95pts DWWA 2017
	Bronze Air NZ Wine Awards 2016
	An elegant wine with intense tropical and stone fruit aromatics. Fine mouth watering acidity on the finish.

'18	Stefano Blanco Animale Celeste. Marche Italy	1,500
	97/99 Luca Maroni 4.0Vivino
	100% Sauvignon Blanc from seedlings from NZ's Cloudy Bay. A fruity wine with subtle notes of ripe peach, green pepper, sage and geranium. Fresh and intense.

'17	Soho "Stella" Marlborough. NZ	1,500
	Blue Gold & Top 100 Sydney International Wine Challenge 2018
	Gold. NZ International Wine Show 2017
	94pts Wine Orbit
	A pungent nose of white currant, wet stone, wildflower and a hint of lychee. Mouth watering acidity, packed full of zesty citrus notes and green figs with a lovely mineral, saline finish.

'16	Russian Jack, Marlborough NZ	1,500
	Platinum and 95pts Decanter.
	Lively and appealing with striking purity and exceptional length. Dry

'14	Withers Hill Marlborough NZ	1,500
	Double Gold, San Francisco International wine comp 2015
	Silver The Spiegelau International wine comp 2015

'16	Claude Riffault Sancerre "Les Boucauds" Loire, France.	1,600
	From 10 to 50- year old vines on marls & clays over Kimmeridgian limestone in Sury-en-Vaux. Full bodied & elegant, the wine has a round almost creamy sur-lie texture with very well integrated acidity. The 2015 has power and a serious phenolic and mineral grip.

'15	Venica & Venica Ronco del Cero, Collio, Italy.	1,800
	A complex and layered sauvignon. More peach and tropical fruits- not herbaceous or green. Mineral flavours, lively & zippy acidity Long finish with great concentration and complexity.

'15	Alexander Brain La Lavee, Pouilly Fume, Loire, France	2,200
	90CT
	From calcareous soils on clay-silky-sandy earth. A rich Pouilly Fume with notes of honey and quince. Balanced and intense.

'15	Alexander Brain Pouilly Fume, Pierre Precieuse. Loire, France	2,300
	4.0 Vivino
	A wonderfully rich and full bodied Pouilly Fume. A rich mouthful of stone and tropical fruits. Lots of fresh mineralogy and a long finish.

Chardonnay

'17	Eikendal, Janina, Stellenbosch. South Africa	1,300
	Unwooded.
	Double Gold. NWC. SA.2018.
	90TA. 4.5 Stars. Platter. 2019
	Flavours of green apple, lemon and fresh pineapple. Nuances of honey and orange blossoms develop on the palate leading to a delightful, fresh, flinty and lingering finish.

'17	Eikendal '"Janina" Chardonnay, Stellenbosch, South Africa.	1,300
	Double Gold NWC South Africa 2018
	4.5 Stars Platter
	90 Tim Aitken
	Unpacked
	Green apple, lemon and fresh pineapple. Nuanced of honey and Orange blossom develop on the palate. A delightful fresh, flinty and lingering finish. Light and delicate dishes such as lightly cooked shellfish, steamed or grilled fish or pasta and risotto dishes.

'16	Miles from Knowhere, Best Blocks, Margaret River, Australia.	1,300
	94pts JH
	Layered aromatics of grapefruit, citrus and stone fruit accompanied by nougat, creme brulee, oatmeal and toasted almonds. Excellent fruit weight with a balanced rich mouth feel.

'18	Domaine Begude, Limoux, L'Etoile de Begude	1,500
	4.0 Vivino. Organic
	100% barrel fermentation in 10% new French oak from very low yields. Brioche, apple and pear notes with good acidic backbone and buttery notes.

'15	Xanadu Estate, Margaret River. Australia.	1,600
	96JH, 95HH, 95TS
	Trophy, Best White Wine of Show WA 2016
	Gold. Sydney Royal Wine Show 2016
	Gold. Margaret River Wine Show. 2016
	Peach character with hints of pencil shavings and citrus bring added complexity, while the medium bodied palate is smooth and silky.
	There's a Burgundian restraint and texture about this wine. Oaked.

'17	El Enemigo, Mendoza. Argentina	1,700
	98JS, 95TA, 4.2 Vivino.
	A tight and beautiful white with a dense palate of beautiful ripe lemons and Apple's. Layered and refined. Full bodied, complex yeast and hints of oak and flor. Great length. 80% flor-growth in barrel.

'16	Kumeu River Village.Kumeu. NZ.	1,700
	91pts BC. 16.5/20 JR
	Whole bunch pressed. 100% malo-lactic fermentation, displaying stonefruit, citrus & nutty nuances. Elegantly styled palate infused with deep fruit flavours. Slick textural mouthfeel with a crisp mineral-edged finish. Very little oak influence.

'14	Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Kreuth Chardonnay. Trentino- Alto Adige, Italy	1,700
	A style similar to Grand Cru Chablis. Full bodied. Bright acidity, long flavourful finish.
	94pts JS 94pts Vinous Antonio Galloni.

'17	Neudorf, Rosies Block, Nelson NZ	1,750
	94WF, 19/20JC, 91 Decanter.
	The nose is soft and elegantly packed with aromas of yellow storefronts with completing mealy notes. Medium-sized full bodied, the palate has elegantly concentrated rich and succulent flavours of stone fruit, citrus and tropical fruits layered with creamy and nutty oak. A complex and detailed chardonnay with lacy acidity and a long crisp finish.

'16	Kumeu River Estate, NZ	1,850
	91pts WA. 18.5/20 Raymond Chan
	This shows good volume with elegance, unfolding citrus fruit and spicy oak. Medium -full bodied, the wine has drive and carries a full, strong lingering finish of citrus and nuts.

'16	Miles From Nowhere, Best Blocks, Margaret River, Australia	2,100
	87 Points WE

'17	Lingua Franca, Avni, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA.	2,200
	4.2 Vivino
	The aroma is complex with layers of lemongrass, honeycomb, citrus and spice. On the palate, the wine is silky, round and supple with a long mouthwatering finish.

'16	Xanadu Stevens Road, Margaret River, Australia.	2,300
	97JH, 96HH, Trophy, Best Single Vineyard White, Margaret River Wine Show 2016.
	Whole bunch pressed, wild fermentation in French barriques (25% new) White peach, pear and hints of oyster shell and beeswax on the nose. Medium bodied palate offering white fleshed stone fruits and tangy, lemony,/ grapefruit flavours. Fruit intensity and bright acidity provides a crisp lingering fruit finish.

'15	Xanadu, Stevens Road, Margaret River. Australia.	2,300
	97JS, 97RJ, 96JH.
	Trophy. Best single vineyard white Margaret River Wine Show.
	Double Gold. Six Nations Wine Challenge 2017
	Gold. Margaret River Wine Show 2017
	The lively palate is medium bodied and tightly coiled displaying white fleshed stone fruits, pear and pithy grapefruit nastiness.
	Oaked.

'16	Ochota Barrels Slint Vineyard, Adelaide Hills, Australia	2,300
	Soft, nutty, bright apple and citrus acidity. Flinty texture
	94pts Wine Front

'17	Walter Hansel, Cahill Lane, Russian River Valley. USA.	2,400
	93V, 91RP
	From Wente clone vines, it features white peach, pear and rocky notes with a toasty and citrus character. The palate is light to medium-bodied and lightly creamy in texture. A long saline finish.

'16	Benedicte & Stephane Tissot Arbois "Les Graviers" Jura. France	2,400
	Old vine chardonnay from clay and limestone. On the palate, smoky with leesy minerality. 15% new oak. Biodynamic.

'16	Stephane Tissot, Arbois, Les Graviers, Jura. France	2,450
	Biodynamic.
	97DC, 93RP, Vivino 4.2.
	Synonymous with low-intervention, terroir driven Jura wines. Heaviest is a varietal chardonnay from Arbois showing notes of tart pear, lemon and mineral - driven, white flower undertones. Abundant mineral notes and tight acidity.

'16	Lingua Franca, Bunker Hill, Willamette Valley, Oregon. USA.	2,600
	94WS. #34 Top 100 wines 2018.
	Mineral, smoke, herbs on the nose. It has a distinctly lifted flavour and intensity. A lasting finish of citrus, herbs and white flowers concluding with a flinty mouthwatering minerality.

'16	Kumeu River "Coddington ", NZ	2,600
	93pts WA 18.5/20 Raymond Chan.
	Good breadth and depth of ripe yellow storefronts, peaches and citrus. This is an expression of elegance with underlying richness. Medium-Full bodied, elegantly rich and plush with nutty, spicy oak richness.

'17	Moss Wood, Wilyabrup, Margaret River, Australia.	2,650
	99JH, 95WF, Top 100 wines Australia.
	Peaches and nectarines combined with typical Moss Wood complexities of Orange marmalade, honey caramel and roast almonds. Orange and caramel on the palate underpinned with crisp acidity.

'18	Kumeu River " Hunting Hill" NZ	2,700
	96CD, 93RP, 93WS, 93JS, 4.1Vivino
	Matured in 100% old oak barrels. Fantastic bouquet, captivating with great depth and complexity. Flavours of peach and ripe, fleshy apricot, Meyer lemon zest, cashew, oak spices and rose-skinned apple.

'17	Felton Road Block 6 Chardonnay, NZ.	2,700
	Biodynamic
	97BC, 4.1 Vivino
	From all Mendoza clones, 23 year old vines. 16 months in seasoned French oak allows peach, orange blossom, toasted but and brioche characters to take centre stage. A restrained and complex wine supported by delicious, fine almost salty acidity.

'13	Felton Road Central Otago NZ	2,700
	97pts BC 95pts JS. Lightly oaked

'18	Kumeu River "Mates Vineyard" NZ	2,950
	97CD, 93RP, 92WS, 4.1 Vivino
	Mendoza clone in French oak. Super rich and very concentrated. Full with deep, ripe peach and mango aromas and grilled grapefruit notes. The palate is very rich and ripe, offering a super fleshy feel with long, rich and layered stone fruit flavours.

'13	Ridge Vineyards, Monte Bello, Santa Cruz USA	3,200
	95pts RP. 95pts Vinous
	Barrel fermented. Rich layered and creamy. The 2013 exudes depth. An exceptional, racy chardonnay, impeccably balanced

'17	Neudorf Moutere Chardonnay, Nelson. NZ	3,300
	97BC, 96CD, 4.4Vivino
	Complex and enticing bouquet with aromas of Californian peach and vanilla spiced wood. Sweet grapefruit, Lees and gun- flint, a gentle toasty layer and minerality. Dry, full-bodied, complex with very appealing flavours and textures.

'13	Pyramid Valley Vineyard,Lion's Tooth, Waikar, Canterbury, NZ	3,700
	96pts BC. 95pts Wine Front. Intensely flavoured, impressive complexity, highly individual wine with incredibly lengthy finish. Unfined and unfiltered. 175 cases produced.

'17	Berthelemot Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru, La Garenne, Cote de Beaune.	3,950
	93D, 4.4 Vivino
	Delicate with gentle floral notes on the nose with white flowers and almonds. Clean and very pure fruit on the palate. Steely acidity, smooth and fresh.

'15	Mount Mary, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia	4,900
	97JH. 4.4 Vivino. Langtons Classification, Excellent.
	Worked flint and mealy richness with well defined fig and peach delivered in equal measure. The palate has impressive concentration of stone fruits, oak included spice and a lithe line of acidity. A spectacular release.

Chardonnay - Burgundy

'15	Bernard Defaix Chablis, Burgundy. 375ml.	1,080
	Certified Organic. 30year-old vines. The wine is fermented wild and aged on fine lees for 10 months. This is superb, a ripe poised and vibrantly fresh Chablis with juicy nectarine, mixed citrus fruit and a stony pithy freshness running the lenght of the palate. A terrific, super seductive Chablis.

'17	Domaine de la Cadette Bourgogne Vezelay, La Chatelaine.	1,600
	3.9 Vivino. Organic.
	Juicy and chalky Chardonnay from the satellite region between Chablis and Cote d'Or.

'17	Terres Dorees Beaujolais Blanc Chardonnay. Burgundy, France	1,600
	91JS
	Organic
	Bottled with zero oak, this is rich and full with a terrific mineral finish. A lot of white fruit on the nose, the palate is fairly sleek and very pristine with oyster-shell character and a lively and elegant finish. This wine exceeds its category.

'17	Domaine Montanet- Thoden -Vezelay, le Galerne	1,600
	4.0 Vivino, 90CT
	A blend of many parcels from across the Vezelay appellation. The result is a fine balanced Chardonnay, expressing the right amount of fruit, crisp acidity and limestone minerality that reminds you precisely where the wine is from.

'14	Domaine Robert Denogent Pouilly Fuisse La Croix VV, Burgundy. France	1,900
	92 Pts BH

'13	Thomas Morey St. Aubin 1er Cru AOC Les Castets, Burgundy, France	1,950

'16	Verget, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru, Sous le Puit, Cote de Beaune.	3,000
	100% Chardonnay.
	89RP, 4.5 Vivino
	Aromas of white flowers, ripe citrus fruit and blanched almonds. On the palate, medium to full bodied, and elegant with a stony open knit profile.

'14	Domaine Francois Carillon Puligny Montrachet	3,100
	91pts Tim Atkin 90pts Vinous Antonio Galloni

'17	Domaine D'Ardhuy Meursault, Les Pellans, Cote de Beaune	3,100
	4.2 Vivino
	A full creamy wine with almonds and dried fruit on the nose and palate. Ripe and rich with beautiful integration of the wood. The calcareous soil ensures a good balance and fine acids.

'17	Bernard Defaix, Grand Cru Bougros.	3,100
	95 Decanter 93 BH
	From the higher part of Bougros, next to Preuses, so is typically tangy and fresh. Struck match and patisserie notes with a rich, leesy core. Big-bodied flavours with a moderately dry and saline-inflected finish.

'12	Chauve Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Chenevottes"	3,200

'11	Potinet Ampeau Puligny Montrachet Champs Gain, Premier Cru. Vote de Beaune	3,990
	4.1 Vivino
	Original Burgundy, made with deft hand and intense layered fruit.

'16	Pierre-Yves Colin- Morey Merusalt 1er Cru "Charmes"	5,560
	90-93 V, 90-93 BH, 90-92RP. 4.1 Vivino.
	Only a single one-year-old 500-Liter barrel of this juice. Tight primary flavours of peach and white peach.Rich and pliant on entry, powerful and energetic in the middle.

'16	Lucien le Moine La Romanee, Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru, Core de Beaune.	6,600
	95V
	Bright yellow. Aromas of spices, coconut, and creme brulee au Citron. At once creamy and zesty on the palate, delivering a subtle earthy complexity lifted by line blossom. Finishes very dry and classic. Utterly captivating with shocking freshness and floral lift.

'15	Domaine Jean Francois Coche Dury Meursault. Cote de Beaune.	16,500
	The Coche style emphasizes crystalline focus, energy and tension. Flattering aromas of blossoms coupled with precision and great intensity on the palate. Certainly a mythical wine with a cult status unmatched by the rest.

Chablis

'17	Bernard Defaix Burgundy.	1,700
	100% Chardonnay.
	93 Decanter 16.5 JR
	It has come - hither flavours of pear and citrus with a creamy mid-sized palate texture and supporting acidity. Stony, smoky.

'18	Domaine Testut, Vielles Vignes, Burgundy.	1,700
	3.9 Vivino
	A complex wine from 40yr old vines. A perfect balance of ripeness and minerality at a great price for the quality.

'17	Domaine Moreau Nordet.	1,790
	100% Chardonnay
	This is lovely. Lightly oaked. Fresh yet really inviting with its breadth and succulence of fruit. Easy and slick and very good.

'17	Barton & Guestier, Burgundy.	1,800
	3.9 Vivino
	Aromatic nose mixing seductive pear and apricot aromas with delicate mineral notes. Fresh and lively on the palate with a nice long mineral finish.

'15	Jean-Paul et Benoit Droin.	1,800
	94pts Jamie Goode Wine Anorak.
	Very fine, linear & pure. Wild fermentation, aged on fine lees without battonage. This has great precision and concentration with a real linear mineral core and a slight saltiness. Shows amazing purity and focus.

'15	Domaine Goisot Coteaux a'Auxerre Gueules De Loup	1,800
	92pts RP 92V 4.1 Vivino
	Hand harvested 40yr old vines.
	Elegant bouquet with scents of marmalade, orange rind, mirabelle and Jasmine that is quite complex and detailed. The palate is well balanced with a keen line of acidity and a light touch of lemongrass on the finish. This is a spanking glorious wine from Saint- Bris finest.

'15	Domaine Pattes Loup, Burgundy.	2,100
	91pts RP, 90 BH, 4.0 Vivino
	It's pale yellow colour is the gateway to an elegant sensory experience with aromas of white flowers and chalk. On the palate the attack is full of citrus fruit flavours. Complex and rich, perfectly expressing the distinct characteristics of the renowned terrior.

'16	Domaine Testut 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre.	2,200
	93 BH, 17/20 JR
	Hand harvested from 58yr old vines.
	Powerful and complex the Montee de Tonnerre is often quoted as the best 1er Cru in Chablis. Elegant, crisp and delicate.

'17	Patrick Piuze 1er Cru Butteaux.	2,600
	94 RP, 94 Decanter
	Notes of lemon oil and iodine. A deep medium to full-bodied wine with an elegant glossy attack, a firm core and a pure, chalky, mineral finish.

'15	Domaine Pattes 1er Cru Beauregard, Burgundy.	2,800
	94pts RP, 92 BH, 92 IWC.
	The 2015 Chablis 1er Cru Beauregard is stunning and a text book example of a cool slow maturing site excelling in a warmer vintage. The wine unfurl in the glass with aromas of green apple, citrus blossom and oystershell. Full bodied, tangy palate with an incredible marriage of texture and acidity. The finish is long, stony and beautifully delineated.

'14	Patrick Piuze Grand Cru Bougros	2,900
	95pts TA 94pts WS

'17	Domaine Berthelemot Meursault Les Tillets, Cote de Beaune	3,300
	96 and Gold, DWWA 2019.
	Les Tillets is a lieu-dit in this most famous of white Burgundy villages. The wine is elegant and mineral with great textural intensity and a broad creamy palate.

'15	Domaine Pattes Loup Chablis, 1er Cru Butteaux.	3,300
	96RP, 95JG, 4.0 Vivino
	Dense and textured with hints of pith and quince as well as bright citrus fruit. This is real precision and focus with beautiful acidity and lovely density.

'17	Patrick Piuze, Grand Cru, Blanchots.	3,300
	94 JG, 93 RP
	The 2017 Blanchots is quite exotic with notes of orange blossom, peaches and honey comb. Full bodied, rich and textural with lovely salinity and succulent acids.

'15	Domaine Testut Grenouille Grand Cru	3,300
	91pts BH, 91 Vinous
	Dry. From a small plot of only 0.31ha planted with 50 year-old Massale selection. This is a bold and powerful wine with a backbone of minerality that ensures perfect balance.

'15	Alex Gambal, Puligny Montrachet, Cote de Beaune.	3,500
	The wine growing area of Puligny Montrachet is renowned especially for its white wines, highly esteemed all over the world. Very expressive, full complex aromas on the nose. Lively on the first taste, enhancing superb freshness and citrus flavours. A delicious finish with a taste of salinity.

'14	La Chablisienne Chateau Grenouilles, Grand Cru	4,200
	95WE, 92RP, 4.2 Vivino
	Gold. IWSC London 2018
	This is, an excellent Chablis with long aging potential. The intensity and purity of the fruit is a delight. Showing strong wood aging flavours, it also boasts a tight mineral acidity and crispness.

'15	Alex Gambal, Puligny Montrachet, Les Enseigneres, Cote de Beaune.	4,200
	Situated just below the Grand Cru Bienvenues- Batard- Montrachet. Very expressive with complex aromas of white flowers and citrus. Hints of lemon and grapefruit on the palate. Pure style with great length.

'17	Patrick Piuze, Grand Cru Les Preuses.	4,800
	96 RP, 95 BH
	The Aristocrat! From 35yr old vines grown in limestone and clay soil. Notes of citrus oil, mandarin, dried white flowers and oyster shell. Full-bodied, deep and complete, superb concentration, tangy acids and a long saline finish.

Chenin Blanc

'15	Domaine Heut Le Mont Moelleux, Loire-Vouvray	2,800
	96pts RP
	100% Chenin Blanc. The apricot/golden coloured Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux shows a very intense, elegant and also subtle bouquet of ripe fruit intermixed with flirty aromas. Dense, piquant, concentrated on the palate. A great tension filled Chenin with grip, persistence and great finesse, with mouthwatering salinity.

Pinot Gris

'14	Kellerei Bozen Trentino Alto Adige,Italy	1,300

'15	Tohu, Awatere, Single Vineyard, Marlborough, NZ	1,300
	Off dry, elegant
	Trophy. Sydney IWC 2015
	Silver. NZ International Wine Show. 2015

'15	Wairau River, Marlborough, NZ	1,400
	Gold, Air NZ Wine Awards 2016
	Silver DWWA & IWC London 2016
	Assertive lime character, smooth mineral finish

Riesling

'15	Neudorf Dry Moutere. Nelson. NZ	1,600
	95pts BC
	Delicate with lime zest. Chalky & Mineral. Dry but not austere.

'14	Lang & Luber deluxe Rhiengau, Germany	1,600
	Medium dry

'16	Felton Road Bannockburn, Central Otago. NZ	1,700
	96pts BC. A serious Riesling with a perfect balance of crisp natural acidity. Low alcohol (9.5%) bright sweetness (63g/L) residual sweetness. Scintillating flavours of lemon meringue, fern, lime juice and fragrant honey. A clean and lively finish.

'15	Grosset, "Alea" Eden Valley, Australia	1,700
	94pts TS 94 pts Wine Front
	Slight sweetness, just there, not overt.

'14	Domaine Albert Mann, Alsace, France	1,900
	90pts Antonio Galloni. 90pts JS
	17/20 JR
	40yr old vines.
	A mildly funky nose that goes with the purest of winemaking practices. (No added yeast or Enzimes) Bone dry, stunning.

'15	Koehler- Ruprecht Kallstadter, Saumagen, Spatlese Trocken, Pfalz. Germany	2,200
	90pts CT
	Aromas of apples, sweet spice, ginger, nectarine and vanilla. Full bodied Riesling, dry with nice acidity and minerality.

'15	Domaine Testut 1ers Cru Montee de Tonnerre	2,200
	Prized for its finesse and elegance. Hand harvested 55 yr- Massale Chardonnay clones on calcareous clay. Mineral and perfectly balanced.

'15	Grosset, Polish Hill, Clare Valley Australia	2,250
	97pts JH 97pts Tyson Stelzer
	17.5/20 Jancis Robinson
	Langston Classification: Exceptional.
	Seriously intense nose.
	Crystalline with a great spread of refined fruit. Not a hint of sweetness. Delicacy, grace and understated character define an exceptionally pure and pristine Polish Hill.

'15	Markus Molitor, Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese (Golden Capsule)	2,300
	96RP 18/20JR
	Opens with a clear, crazy deep, intense and complex bouquet of tropical flavours. On the palate, this is a rich, complex, highly finessed piquant and refreshing Spatlese with concentrated fruit and a tight persistent structure.

'14	Felton Road, Bannockburn,Central Otago NZ	2,300
	95pts BC. Dry

'13	Marc Kreydenweiss, Wiebelsberg Grand Cru, Alsace, France.	2,400
	95RP, 4.1 Vivino. Dry
	The 2013 Grand Cru Wiebelsberg opens with a clear, fresh and pure stony nose that shows leather aromas along with herbal and crushed stone flavours. On the palate it is a clear, fresh and crystalline riesling with mouthwatering salinity.

'16	Van Volxem Goldberg , Grosse Lage, Mosel, Germany.	2,500
	94RP, 18/20JR. Dry
	Intense and perfectly ripe stone fruit bouquet along with very fine slate aromas. Crystalline, fresh and pretty dry but nevertheless, lush and aromatic on the palate. This is a tight yet elegant and remarkably fine Goldberg with vital acidity and purity.

'18	Egon Muller Scharzhofberger, Mosel Germany. Mosel, Germany.	2,950
	Semi-Dry
	92JS, 17.5JR
	Effusive aromas of white fruits and blossoms draw you into this very elegant and polished SAAR Riesling. The racy acidity beautifully balances with a touch of sweetness. Super straight steely finish.

'17	Van Volxem GottesfuB, Alte Reben, Grosse Lage.	3,300
	Dry.
	95RP, 18.5JR
	Ripe bright fruit on the nose. The palate is lush and intense. The finish is dry, long with a delicate raciness.

'17	Van Volxem Scharzhofberger P, Grosse Lage, Mosel, Germany.	3,600
	95+RP, 18+JR. Dry
	The 2017 displays a luminous citrus yellow colour and opens with an enormous concentration of perfectly ripe fruit intertwined with salty notes. Highly finessed and sophisticated palate. This is a highly elegant Riesling with a very nice grip. A great Scharzhofberger.

'15	Donnhoff, Dellchen Grosses Gewachs. Nahe. Germany.	4,300
	97RP, 97JS, 19JR Dry
	The new Miss World of white wines is Cornelius Donnhoffs Dellchen. A ravishing nose of wild roses and white peach leaves no possibility of doubt. Total purity. The finish is super filigree and super long.

Albarino

'16	Zarate Albarino, El Palomar, Rias Baixas, Spain.	1,800
	95pts GP, 17/20 JR 4.3 Vivino
	El Palomar is a 0.36ha plot where centenary wines settle on one of the oldest estates documented in Rias Baixas. Hand harvested, long and soft pressing in order to get low yields. Really refreshing with depth and intensity. It has mineral expression and lots of delicious citrus notes, intense and right in the palate. Very expressive and lively.

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