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This wine is a multi-vintage, multi-varietal blend of younger fruit from the Bedrock Vineyard in Sonoma. Thanks to the exceptional attention to detail Morgan Twain-Peterson and his team give the vineyard, the fruit is of amazing quality. Predominately Zinfandel, the wine offers classic aromas of strawberry compôte with fresh fig, dried cranberry and spice notes. A juicy core has refreshing acidity and integrated tannins, with a luxurious texture and generous finish.
Fiona Hayes, Buyer (May 2019)

Bodegas Emilio Lustau was established in 1896 and was initially a small family concern until the founder`s son-in-law placed it on a business footing. The firm is perhaps best known as pioneering the Almacenista system, whereby individual dry Sherries are produced from small private holdings. These are bottled under Lustau`s name but with the individual bodega's name on the label as well. Today they are amongst the most sought-out Sherries in the region.

This award-winning sweet Sherry is reminiscent of rich, concentrated fig and raisin fruits. Made from Palomino Fino and sweetened with Pedro Ximénez, it is perfect with mature Cheddar cheese, light desserts and cakes.

This wine is made from 100% Godello in Galicia in northwest Spain. It is vibrant, yet effortlessly elegant. The nose displays zesty citrus notes of lemon and pink grapefruit alongside a hint of green apple and dried thyme. Its acidity is fresh – thanks to the vines’ altitude of around 500 metres above sea-level – which works well with a fairly generous mouth-feel (thanks to four months on lees). In our opinion, what really makes this Godello stand apart is its cool, refreshing, mineral core which lasts long into the finish – perhaps a result of the slate bedrock on which the vines grow. Enjoy this with limey fish tacos, fennel-based dishes or simply as an apéritif. 
Lucy Bland, Buying Assistant (August 2019)

Unlike the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the 2017 Sauvignon Blanc comes off vineyards on the Waimea Plains. Twenty percent is barrel fermented to try to get some more texture into the wine. Always a touch green, the 2017 is no exception, showing hints of green bean that come dangerously close to asparagus, but then it balances those with currant and pink grapefruit notes. It's plump and medium-bodied, with a bit of creaminess on the mid-palate.
Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate (winter 2018)

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Produced in Gualtallary, the sub-zone considered to be the “grand cru” of Mendoza, the 2015 Viña Unica Cabernet Sauvignon from Ambrosia is definitely a wine to savour. Its concentration and intensity is immediately evident on the nose. On the palate this wine oozes rich blackcurrant and plum fruit which is perfectly balanced by its fine tannins and fresh acidity. There is also a refreshing mineral core running through the wine, persisting long after your first sip. It is a stunning wine.
Catriona Felstead MW, Wine Buyer

This wine shows the quality of this excellent, chalky site. The nose is smoky and spicy, with a little oak showing. The fruit is rich and dense on entry, with some complex floral notes too, but what is most impressive is the tension and acidity of this wine, which finishes on a chalky note as though sucking on a stone. Drink 2020-2025.

Olivier is taking many steps to counteract the warmer summers and earlier harvests; managing the canopy to protect grapes from sunburn, using late-ripening rootstocks, reducing the amount of new oak he uses to keep the wines feeling fresher, and bringing harvest dates forward to retain acidity. The 2017 crop is around 15 percent down due to the dry summer which stressed the grapes. Picking began on 27th August and Olivier feels the wines are a little richer than 2016, but still with very good balance and well-integrated oak.

Flint’s 2018 Bacchus is different in style to its predecessor, with a definite mineral focus. Ben at Flint attributes this to the diverse characteristics that their various sites bring to the blend, as well as the exceptional vintage conditions. Notes of lime peel and wet stone characterise the nose and palate. The mid-palate has a refreshing salinity and textural mouth-feel, buffering England’s trademark acidity. Excellent as a light apéritif or with fresh seafood and salads. Ready to drink now
Daisy Gatt, Buying Assistant (spring 2019)

A rich red colour hints at this bitter’s original Sherry base which is infused with wormwood, sage, coriander, gentian, angelica and orange peel. Sweet aromas of ripe fruit are accompanied by citrus and herbal notes, layered over wood-smoke. The palate is velvety, intensely flavoured but balanced in fruit and poised between sweet and dry. The classic bitter finish is delicately accompanied by a distinctive nutty Jerez aftertaste. Perfect in a Negroni, it is also surprisingly good on its own poured over ice.

Aromas of roasted hazelnuts and citrus fruit are evident on the nose and continue on the palate. The mousse is integrated and finely-textured adding vibrancy to the fresh fruit character, biscuit complexity and bright acidity. Long and cleanly dry on the finish, Perfect for drinking now.
Katherine Dart, MW, Wine Buyer

Miraval has become the go-to rosé for many and I don’t see that changing with the great 2018 vintage. Very pale in colour, this is fresh, vibrant but perfectly polite, with notes of peach, delicate wild strawberry and a floral lift too. The finish is long and balanced, with a touch of texture meaning that it works perfectly with food, yet doesn’t dominate the palate without. I know what I’ll be drinking this spring and summer…
Gary Owen, Private Account Manager, Fine Wine