New Wines

The rosés from 2016 were a joy to blend, with Merlot and Syrah lending spice and fruit to the core of Cinsault’s soft red fruit and, finally, Mourvèdre, warming and gently savoury, completing the assemblage with real panache, grounding the wine’s ethereal charm with unassuming dignity.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Typically pale in colour, the nose is perfumed, hinting at blossom and ripe fruit that errs towards tropical in character. Fresh acidity and a hint of phenolic grip act as a foil to the ripeness. Salinity on the finish adds to the complexity. Drink now to 2018.
Katherine Dart MW - Wine Buyer, June 2017

Sweet strawberries and cream dominate the nose, yet the palate of this wine is fresh, almost savoury, with notes of red apple and citrus. It may have a much more delicate colour than previous vintages but this is still a serious rosé with structure and personality, not surprising considering that it's made from grapes intended for Cillar de Silos’s top wine (Torresilo). The saline note to the finish is really impressive, giving full scope for matching it with a number of different foods. This is the perfect, versatile, summer all-rounder.

As ever with Thierry's wines, less is more. This may have a shade more weight than the 2014 (indicative of a warmer vintage), but it remains a sleek and purposeful animal, unencumbered by oak. Pale lemon in colour, the citrus theme continues through to the nose and palate. The finish is long, brackish and beguiling. Drink now to 2019.
Will Heslop - Wine Buyer, June 2017

With Oltrepò Pavese to the west and Colli Piacentini to the east, Castello di Luzzano is situated on a hilltop at 270 metres above sea-level. As such it is partly in Lombardy and partly in Emilia-Romagna, and this unusual position, straddling a regional boundary, has remained unaltered for centuries and affords the castello some undoubtedly spectacular scenery, as well as the opportunity to produce wine from two different regions.

Bursting with juicy black cherry, blackcurrant and plum, complemented by notes of liquorice and spice; this is an elegant unoaked wine with a lovely concentration of fruit. “Umore Nero” refers to the dark skins of the Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) grape, but also to the “dark mood” of winemaker Giovanella Fugazza when cultivating it – it is a challenging grape to work with, but one that delivers exciting results. 

The finest producer in the Roussillon, Domaine Gauby continues to make extraordinary wines, with père Gerard and fils Lionel , one bearish the other Giacometti thin, making an inspiring team.. This cuvée is a blend of Carignan, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre, grown on eponymous limestone and vinified in old unobtrusive wood. Pure and finely textured, the wine marries blue and red fruit and has a subtle herbal afterglow.
Simon Field, MW - Wine Buyer

This is made from the same varieties which would be used for Port production, but from sites more suitable for table wines. Imagine a fine Port, but dry and with lower alcohol: all the notes are here; tobacco, liquorice, plum, cinnamon. Delicious, heady and evocative.
Full & bold.
Touriga Nacional (60%) and Touriga Franca (12%) with 8% Tinta Roriz, 5% Sousão and the rest (5%).

Issued from biodynamic farming, this vivacious offering from Churton shows fresh gooseberry, with a slightly leafy note on the nose. The palate is fresh, with a good texture and length and shows grassy, lemon and tropical fruit flavours with a cool slightly mineral finish. A wine with class and elegance not afraid to show its new world colours. Try with grilled clams or white fish.

This wine has been made for us especially by the talented winemaking team at Quinta do Noval, which has been making fine Port since 1715. One of the most evocative of names, Quinta do Noval produces the most famous of all Vintage Ports – Naçional. It was also the first House to produce a Late Bottled Vintage Port in 1958.
This is a rich, dark Port with ripe aromas of cherries and blackberries. Vibrant, concentrated fruit is backed up by silky tannins. The complex structure will enable considerable ageing but its luscious ripe fruit can be enjoyed today. The wine is unfiltered and, as it ages, may throw a sediment and need decanting.

Cillar de Silos make bold, exuberant wines of which this is a fine example. Aromas of dark fruit, spice and mocha; the influence of French oak overt but not excessive. On the palate yet more dark fruit and smooth, soft tannins characteristic of a hot vintage. This being Ribera del Duero, however, there’s also a line of medium-high acidity running throughout which contributes to a long, moreish finish. 
Will Heslop, Buying Team

Peachy Canyon was established by Doug and Nancy Beckett in 1988. It is situated just west of Paso Robles in the Central Valley region of California. They have 18 hectares of vineyards and produce a range of varietal wines, although they are particularly renowned for the individuality and vibrancy of their Zinfandels.
This wine is a classic example of Zinfandel from California, displaying a rich red-fruit profile of cherries, redcurrants and wild strawberries on the nose, with more subtle notes of tobacco, sweet vanilla and coconut spice that extend on the finish and open up in the glass. A perfect accompaniment for steak and chips or a red meat stew.

Cherry jam, damson and bramble fruit are layered with hints of thyme, sage and black olives. The tannins are smooth and the acidity brings freshness to the rounded mouthfeel. Perfect to enjoy with griddled red meat dishes, roasted vegetable and robust pastas.
Katherine Dart MW - Buyer


This wine is a classic example of Zinfandel from California displaying a rich red fruit profile of cherries, redcurrants and wild strawberries on the nose, with more subtle notes of tobacco, sweet vanilla and coconut spice that extend on the finish and that open up in the glass. A perfect accompaniment for steak and chips or a red meat stew.
Fiona Hayes - Buyer

For over three centuries, Clos de Cordeliers has been among the most celebrated vineyards in Saumur. References to the cultivation of vines here date back to the early 17th century, but it was the Cordeliers de Saumur, the Fransciscan monks that acquired the estate in 1696, who gave the place its name and fame. Over the ensuing century, they established the “clos” (the walled vineyard) and produced wine that became coveted throughout the region. Today Clos des Cordeliers is owned by the Ratron family.

This traditional-style Lorie red shows cool, dark, concentrated berries on the nose. On the palate the fruit moves more towards red berry flavour with a typical leafy note. Light in body and with vibrant acidity, this would be a great match for a plate of charcuterie or a warm lamb salad with feta.