Deep ruby red in colour with vibrant aromas of wild strawberries, blackberries, and a touch of mountain herbs. The palate is fresh and expressive, with ripe red fruit, balanced acidity, and fine tannins. A smooth, medium-bodied wine with a gently spiced finish. Ideal for pairing with grilled meats, lamb, or Mediterranean dishes.
A bright, juicy red made from 100% Monastrell. This wine has a deep ruby colour with aromas of ripe cherries, blackberries, and a touch of spice. On the palate, it’s smooth and approachable with soft tannins, vibrant fruit flavours, and a hint of warm earth. Medium-bodied with a fresh finish, it’s an easy-drinking red that pairs well with grilled meats, tapas, or rich vegetarian dishes.
The 2023 Viña Temprana ‘Old Vines Garnacha’ is produced by Bodegas Aragonesas, a winery located in the Campo de Borja DO (Denominación de Origen) in Aragón, Spain. Bodegas Aragonesas is renowned for its expertise in cultivating Garnacha (Grenache) grapes, particularly from old vines over 25 years old, which contribute to the wine’s depth and complexity.
The estate’s vineyards are situated at elevations ranging from 1,150 to 1,800 feet, benefiting from calcareous lime soils and a continental climate with Mediterranean influences. This terroir imparts unique characteristics to the grapes, resulting in wines that reflect the region’s rich winemaking heritage.
Bodegas Aragonesas is recognized as a leading producer in the Campo de Borja DO, often referred to as the “Empire of Garnacha” due to the prominence of this grape variety in the region.
Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Ruby red, clean and bright.
Aroma: Medium-intensity, complex aromas of spices and ripe red fruits like raspberry and cherry.
Palate: Smooth, fresh, and fruity with supple tannins and hints of white pepper.
From the sun-drenched hills of the Chianti Classico heartland comes this exceptional Riserva from Tenuta la Novella—a wine that captures the depth, soul, and nobility of Sangiovese in its purest form.
Certified organic and crafted from carefully selected estate-grown grapes, the 2020 vintage offers an elevated expression of Chianti Classico. Aged for 24 months in large oak barrels and refined further in bottle, this Riserva is structured, complex, and built for longevity.
In the glass, it opens with classic aromas of sour cherry, dried rose petals, cedar, and a hint of balsamic. On the palate, it is poised and powerful, with layers of red berries, leather, sweet spice, and earth. The tannins are fine and well-integrated, the acidity vibrant—everything in balance, everything in harmony.
This is a wine that speaks of its terroir: high-altitude vineyards, sandstone-rich soils, and a winemaking philosophy that respects tradition while embracing precision.
Pair it with bistecca alla fiorentina, truffle pasta, aged Pecorino, or simply let it shine on its own in a large glass as it evolves.
A standout Chianti Classico Riserva—refined, age-worthy, and unmistakably Tuscan.
Château Cantenac Brown, located in the prestigious Margaux appellation of Bordeaux’s Left Bank, boasts a rich history dating back to 1806 when it was established by John Lewis Brown, a Scottish artist celebrated for his equestrian paintings. The estate stands out not only for its striking Tudor-style château—a rarity in Bordeaux—but also for its longstanding reputation for quality. In the esteemed 1855 Classification, Cantenac Brown earned the title of Third Growth (Troisième Cru Classé), affirming its place among the region’s top producers.
Today, the estate is under the ownership of the Le Lous family, who acquired it in 2019 with the ambition of taking both the viticulture and winemaking to new heights, including investments in sustainable practices and a state-of-the-art gravity-flow winery.
The 1996 vintage reflects the classic character of mature Margaux wines. Now beautifully aged, it reveals an elegant bouquet of dried red berries, hints of tobacco, soft leather, sweet spice, and liquorice, supported by subtle earthy notes and a whisper of herbs. Silky tannins and a refined structure make this vintage a graceful example of the estate’s potential for longevity and finesse.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022 by Château de Beaucastel presents a deep, glass-staining black-ruby hue, completely opaque. The nose is bold and expressive, offering layers of cedar, charcoal, balsamic notes, black cherry, and a hint of oil. On the palate, it begins with the powerful, textured mouthfeel of Mourvèdre, then gently relaxes before unfolding with an explosion of vibrant primary fruit flavors, complemented by rich kirsch and cassis liqueur notes. A savory and serious wine, it boasts finely integrated tannins that are firmly structured yet never overpowering. The finish is heady, remarkably long, and smooth, leaving a lingering, mouthwatering sensation. While immediately inviting, this wine is also crafted for the long term, showcasing both elegance and impressive depth. It’s a truly remarkable and compelling expression.
Domaine de Montille 2018 Beaune Grèves 1er Cru has a lovely bouquet of red berry fruit laced with slate and bay leaf aromas. The palate is well balanced with a mineral-rich entry, a fine bead of acidity and touches of brown spice sprinkled over the red fruit. The stony, terse finish shows the potential for ageing.
In the glass, this Brunello has an intense ruby red colour with garnet hues. The typical aromas of violets and red berries are followed by hints of vanilla, cedar and coffee. On the palate, it is full-bodied and warm with a densely-woven texture and robust tannins, while the finish is persistent and rounded.
No Fine Print 2022 is a delicious balance of fruit-forward ripeness and fresh acidity. This wine has a bright, black fruit character along with a rich, round mouthfeel.
A bright aromatic wine showing red cherry fruit, earthy spice and liquorice notes. The palate is generous and laden with red fruits, complemented with cardamom spice and woody herbs, over a supportive frame of fine grained tannins. A juicy and vibrant wine.
Château Mahon-Laville is a unique red wine produced by Jean-Christophe Barbe, a professor of oenology at Bordeaux University specialising in noble rot. Jean-Christophe is famed for his outstanding Sauternes estate Château Laville. Although Château Laville is predominantly planted with white grapes, Jean-Christophe has set aside a 1.3-hectare vineyard of red varieties to create Château Mahon-Laville.
The harvest team at Château Laville are trained to make multiple passes through the estate’s vineyards, selecting only the perfectly botrytised grapes required to make top Sauternes. Jean-Christophe utilises these skilled pickers to ensure the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for Château Mahon-Laville are only harvested when they are perfectly ripe. Such a level of detail is not always possible in this area of Bordeaux, with many producers forced to harvest when pickers are available, rather than when grapes have reached optimum ripeness levels.
Château Mahon-Laville’s Bordeaux Supérieur is made from 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 12 months in oak. This wine marries ripe plum and blackcurrant aromas with a subtle cigar-box spiciness.
An attractive wine, with flavours of sweet, dried cherry, mint, tobacco and sage. A savoury style of Pinot Noir, with plenty of aromatic presence, and plenty of fruit in the background.
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