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    Amarone della Valpolicella Coste Bianche 2016/17 – Fiorebelli

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Deep, dark garnet colour, giving an inkling as to what is to come. The aroma and flavour profile of the Coste Bianche Amarone are of black cherries, chocolate, coffee, raisins and dates, with a note of baking spice to add warmth. Full bodied, with a velvety texture, the finish is long and ...

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    Blanco Crinaza (Viura) – Bodegas Urbina

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Light gold in colour. Aromas of white flowers, butterscotch, banoffee pie, dried mangoes, papaya and spices. A weighty palate showing great length and maturity. Fruity, with hints of apricot, melon and grapefruit, with additional notes of honey and white flowers.

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    Cantina Tomaso Gianolio, Barbaresco DOCG

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Evolved and complex, with notes of wild berries, cherries and notes of sweet spices -  vanilla, liquorice and nutmeg with a touch of balsamic notes. The palate is refined, warm and well-structured, with evolved tannins. It recalls ripe fruit on the finish and has a long persistence.

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    Champagne Pol Roger – Vintage 2015/16

    Written by bluestone0924

    The nose is instantly powerful and complex, revealing the maturity of the wine, developing aromas of quince and apple, combined with richer notes of dried fruits. The palate shows a creamy, voluptuous and well-balanced structure. The long-lasting aftertaste boasts sumptuous almond nuttines...

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    Chateau Batailley Pauillac Grand Cru Classe

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes COLOR: Deep ruby red with purple hints. NOSE: Aromas of cassis, red and black currants. TASTE: Flavours of earthy, cedar and spicy notes. Food Pairings Beef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison), Poultry

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    Château Le Boscq 2015/16

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Note Le Boscq 2015 is dense and concentrated in appearance. The intense, elegant and complex bouquet combines a wealth of fruit aromas with notes of cedar and precious woods. Immediately generous on the palate, with dark fruit aromas of wild blackberries, together with a hint of sp...

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    Colledila Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016 Ricasoli

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes Complex and intense bouquet of ripe red fruit, plums and flower scents. The entry is velvety and generous with delicate tannins. The fine texture and well-balanced acidity give the wine a long persistence on the nose and palate. Colledilà is one of the most representative w...

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    Finca Vidales Rioja Reserva

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes Intense dark ruby in colour, ripe red and black cherry notes come through on the palate with hints of vanilla and cocoa. Velvety tannins give a rich mouthfeel and a long-lasting finish.

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    Mauro Molino, Barolo 2016/18

    Written by Helen Wilson

    An intense bouquet with hints of ripe fruit and rose petals. Persistent in taste, thanks to its fine and enveloping tannins that give an elegant pleasantness to this wine

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    Nyetimber Blanc de Blancs 2014/15

    Written by bluestone0924

    Pale gold in colour with tiny, delicate bubbles. Floral and lime aromas lead on to rich notes of pastry and brioche. On the palate, fresh citrus flavours are balanced with an underlying minerality and a toasty intensity. Very fine and elegant with a long, complex finish.

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    Touriga Nacional 2016/19

    Written by bluestone0924

    Captures perfectly the rich, textural dark fruit character of Portugal’s most revered black grape. Really juicy, savoury and rounded with weight and a lovely note of chocolate on the finish.

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    White Muscat ‘Nectar’ 2016 – Samos (50cl)

    Written by bluestone0924

    Its deep amber colour is complemented by attractive orange hints. With a nose of ageing aromas, Nectar brings sun-drenched raisins and antique furniture tenderly polished with beeswax to centre stage, while its first mouth reserves the right to an unqualified freshness that may clinch the ...

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