Wild-ferment Chardonnay with the rich texture of double cream restrained by a fine minerality, overflowing with melon and peach and scented with long-lasting notes of vanilla.
Washington State Syrah, packed with cherries, plums and cocoa and given definition by notes of citrus blossom and lemon, with a final rich exhalation of vanilla.
Forceful South African Cabernet, full of black cherry, blackcurrant and chocolate on a background of warm, toasty oak, freshened by a breath of mint.
Intense, serious single-vineyard Pinot Noir, with scents of rosemary and leather while, in the mouth, a carpet of dark berries precede a pleasing final flavour of damp forest floor.
2014 was an exceptional growing season and the optimal health and maturity of the grapes is reflected in the Merlot based blend, The Nest. Fragrant, with aromas of red rose, violet, dark plums and spice. Mouth filling, lush and full bodied with sustained depth and velvety texture through the palate. Flavours of black doris plums and sweet, spicy leather abound. Well rounded and blanced by fine supporting tannins.
Chardonnay from northern New Zealand, heady with tropical fruit and a scattering of hazelnut, plus a memorable toasty, smoky perfume and a parting trace of vibrant, grapefruit bitterness.
Chardonnay from an Australian peninsula swept by cooling sea breezes, this is flinty and tinged with orange blossom, tangy with clementine and grapefruit and fabulously moreish.
Tasmanian Riesling, a deliciously fragrant mouthful, heady with orange peel, musk and ginger.
Fresh green apple and peaches combine with a floral hint on the nose of this beguiling wine. Tangy passionfruit comes through on the palate, alongside fresh-cut grass, and a murmur of beeswax. The wine has a smooth and gently rounded texture, before giving way to subtle honey and nutty flavours on the finish.
Supple, quaffable Champagne full of red fruit, citrus and almonds.
Made in modern style, despite the 36 months in American oak, this is a deeply colouredblend of Tempranillo with 5% Mazuelo and 5% Graciano. It’s a youthful, concentrated redwith plenty of backbone and structure, fresh acidity and layers of ripe plum and blueberry fruit.
Rich and fragrant Barolo, heady with sweet spice and leather, with a delicious chewiness reminiscent of underbrush and dried flowers.
Clear & bright in the glass with hints of gold and tinge of green. Ripe citrus fruit with text book mineral crispness and fresh rounded finish. Sauvignon Blanc - 100%
Floral and delicate with aromas of white flowers and passion fruit. Grenache - 70%, Cinsault - 30%
Concentrated flavour and linear structure without any hard edges, with fine-grained tannins, red cherry fruit and a hint of earthy minerality. Pinot Noir - 100%
A nose saturated with Mediterranean character and exuberant aromas of ripe fruits and spices. Its concentrated, palate has a fine tannin texture and attractive lively black fruits which last through to a long finish. Syrah - 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon - 39%, Arinarnoa - 11%
Brilliant, light golden straw colour. This wine engages with aromas of lemon curd and fig spice that are complemented on the palate with a creamy texture and a ripe melon flavour. The wine finishes with a touch of oak from barrel aging. Chardonnay - 100%
Produced by Chateau Ste. Michelle, the founding winery of Washington State, this cool climate Riesling is made in a crisp, dry, refreshing style with mouth-watering acidity and an elegant finish. According to the winemaker, the inviting citrus aromas and flavours of ripe apricot are a winner when served alongside a platter of freshly shucked oysters. Riesling - 100%
Quintessentially Pinot Noir nose, with aromatic crushed strawberries and a toasty note, with a beautiful leafy, earthy complexity. Then the palate is dry with a Burgundian silkiness to the tannins. Long finish, very balanced and elegant. Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) - 100%