Sake / 0.5 litres / 10 % vol / japan.
See offerAn undiluted sake from akashi-tai, fuller in body and with a more concentrated flavour. due to it's undiluted nature, this is perhaps the most direct way to savour the full palate of akashi-tai's sake.
See offerFresh aromas of blackcurrants and violets, together with complex notes of tobacco leaf, cedar and graphite. enjoyable while young, it has sufficient structure to develop greater complexity with cellaring..
See offerGarnet in colour, with an expressive nose of red fruit notes, perfectly balanced by delicate forest and fine spice aromas. easy and approachable from the first sip, the character develops on the palate into a wine of excellent volume and fine texture.
See offerBordeaux may be 2,000 miles from beirut, but this wine has all the thrilling tension of a superb white bordeaux, with sauvignon blanc's vibrancy counterbalancing sémillon's richness (so far, so bordeaux), plus an alluring "je ne sais quoi' from adding tiny amounts of muscat and viognier. this is a brilliant white - do try it!.
See offerFruit, fine tannins and good length on the palate make this one of the rare cahors that can be drunk right from its early years as well as after lengthy aging. the "terroir' at chateau de haute-serre transforms the malbec grape into a very noble vintage.
See offerThis is a real find - a beautifully restrained, classy bordeaux. dark purple colour, with complex aromas of blackcurrant, mulberry, white pepper and vine leaves, and hints of savoury soy sauce and oyster shell.
See offerGsm is a cotes du rhone style blend of grenache, shiraz and mourvedre. grenache sets the tone with a lovely sense of lusciousness, and pretty raspberry, blueberry and floral notes.
See offerEarthy, spicy shiraz from mclaren vale in south australia, full of black plums, liquorice and black pepper, with a peaty underlayer of mushroom, pipe tobacco and charcuterie..
See offerSuch an exciting and complex mélange of aromas - passionfruit, lemon curd, toast, crème brûlée, cinnamon and poached pear. in the mouth, it has a creamy, suave texture, cut across by vibrant acidity.
See offerThe nose exhibits classic cabernet aromatics of black currant leaf, violets and cigar box with an interesting twist of cooking spice and mustard seed. these lovely savoury notes are followed through onto the palate but with an underlying sweet blackcurrant and mulberry fruitiness that builds as the wine evolves in your glass.
See offerHarmoniously combining aromatic riesling, pinot gris and gewürztraminer grapes, this wine is a fairytale marriage of delicacy and elegance to bright aromas of citrus, yellow peach and white flowers. it is also savoury and spicy, textured and structured, with huge - capricious, even - personality.
See offerAll you could ask for in a classic yet affordable italian red, this is well on its way to becoming one of our most popular wines. with delicious, plump, tangy black cherry and purple plum flavours; succulent roundness of texture and fantastic overall balance, it is absolutely easy to enjoy.
See offerAn intense ink with a garnet rim, the wine opens with powerful aromatics of cassis, ripe boysenberry, and chaparral with hints of graphite, sage, fire-roasted meats and fresh brioche. the entry floods the palate with ripe dark fruit flavors of blackberry and black cherries as well as fresh minerality and a touch of kir and crème de menthe.
See offerA lively crisp sparkling wine with a delicate lemony character and an aromatic, dry, refreshing finish. lovely, light, fresh pear drop fruit with plenty of acidity; a great aperitif to get your party going with a touch of style..
See offerOne of australia's top premium producers. this riesling is made in minute quantities (less than 4000 produced).
See offerFrom the famous pinot noir region of central otago, and made with exclusively organic fruit, this has aromas of luscious red cherries and red-fleshed plums, with hints of clove and allspice. soft, ripe tannins provide good structure, which underpins a lovely fruit-forward style of pinot.
See offerA superbly made wine showcasing one of australia's best producers! this chardonnay truly demonstates the smbyosis of fruit and oak as they are perfectly in balance in this stunning wine.
See offerIn keeping with bogle's house style, the pinot noir is juicy and straightforward, with cherry coulis and strawberry jam on the nose and palate. soft, supple and easygoing, with the oak character coming across as a distinct vanilla note..
See offerA deep garnet colour with youthful purplish hints at the rim. it has a fresh spicy nose with aromas of christmas cake and mulled wine.
See offerDirect pressing. the alcoholic fermentation starts at 18°c and is stopped, while still in its liquid phase, by adding neutral alcohol.
See offerOn the palate, red fruit flavours of redcurrant, raspberry, cherry are melted with spicy notes. it is a round and velvety wine..
See offerPepper and redcurrant show on the nose, leading to an elegant, complex wine that shows the benefits of low yields and old (at least 50 years) vines. it has a beautiful balance of red berry fruit and oak on the palate.
See offerCherry, liquorice and truffle aromas make this recognisably pinot noir, in a subtle and understated burgundian style. in the mouth it is silky-textured and medium-bodied with fresh berry fruit alongside complex earthy, woody nuances.
See offerHow do you make a white burgundy lookalike out of obscure portuguese grapes in the place most famous for port wine? we have absolutely no idea, but through some strange alchemy, crasto have done exactly this.
See offerWith an expressive and complex nose, this syrah seduces with primary notes of crushed blackcurrants, blueberries alongside mature hints of leather and liquorice. the palate is concentrated with a silky texture and berry juiciness.
See offerDark brooding fruit is apparent on the nose with earth, spice and dried herbs. the palate is round and luscious with an attractive black olive and sage character persistent throughout the palate.
See offerThe nose of this wine displays an enticing mix of white stone fruits and sweet pineapple with an underlying hint of ginger. the palate is luscious and flavoursome, again nectarine and peach are prominent, with a twist of candied citrus rind.
See offerGrapes are handpicked and dried in well ventilated conditions, until the february following the vintage when they are pressed. the resulting must is racked into small oak barrels known as ‘caratelli’, where it remains for four years, fermenting slowly.
See offerAn awesome wine, this displays a thrilling combination of violet, black pepper and star anise aromas, with complex layers of black cherry coulis, leather and liquorice. the maturation in large clay 'tinajas' gives fabulously supple, silky texture without obscuring graciano's highly distinctive, soaring bright fruit and spice flavours.
See offerD'arenberg planted viognier, marsanne and roussanne in the mid 1990's, and the first crop of roussanne from the 2000 vintage was covered in a sea of tiny "money spiders" (erigoninae). popular belief is that kindness to these little creatures will bring good luck, hopefully in the form of money.
See offerAn ultra-rare, ultra-sweet yet beautifully-balanced and phenomenally complex nectar of a wine that is made in absolutely miniscule quantities. its sweetness corresponds to that of the very sweetest german trockenbeerenauslesen, and approaches that of the vanishingly rare tokaji eszencia..
See offerAromas of black currant, black cherries and a touch of wood smoke with flavours of plums, dark berries, toasty oak and vanilla spice. on the palate, this wine has an elegant and restrained style with good structure and balance, soft tannins and a long finish..
See offerAn opulent dry styled wine with aromas of sweet pear, honeysuckle and stonefruit overlaying a generous mouth feel of great weight and depth. the creamy texture on the palate from the lees stirring provides the backbone to a long and lingering finish.
See offerAppearance : clear rosé with peach shades nose : a great aromatic complexity on floral aromas (yellow flower, acacia, white, hawthorn). white fruits (wildpear, grapevine) and exotic fruits aromas (banana, pisang, lilin).
See offerThe aroma is at once appealing and inviting, deep and complex. plum crumble, vanilla bean and sun-dried tomato to begin with; opening up to reveal nuances of roasted red pepper, saucisson and gravelly, tarry, mineral notes.
See offerOpaque, almost black in colour with an aromatic and complex nose of blackberries, currants, liquorice and spices. full bodied and structured, well balanced with ripe fruit and a lash of vanilla on the firm finish..
See offerA very special wine that is only made in outstanding vintages from an historic east-facing vineyard planted with at least 49 vine varieties. intense, vibrant violet colour.
See offerVivid, deep expressive aromas of fresh cherry, vanilla, oak and spice, intense ripe fruit and notes of oak. juicy and vibrant in the mouth, with a suggestion of pleasant leafiness, backed up by deep, intense morello cherry jam and black liquorice.
See offerHugely complex, this wine has concentrated aromas and flavours, married to wonderful freshness. it is lively and juicy - like biting into a just-ripe cherry that bursts in your mouth - and yet is far from straighforward, with intriguing nuances of spices, mediterranean herbs, olives and well-integrated oak.
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