There is no doubt in my mind that if this were a Central Otago Pinot Noir you would pay £18 no problem! Don't let the drab label fool you this is the real deal. Rich, meaty and complex. Drinking beautifully now.
Limited cases arrive in the UK of the Morande Adventure Range. This cracking Carignan blend includes a dash of Chardonnay giving the rich and spicy Carignan a more lifted and floral quality. This is definitely a wine to get out the best glassware for, and really savour.
Not much to touch this in the Pinot Noir stakes for under a tenner. Lots of fresh Berry Fruit with soft spicy notes. A great finish and will pair well with light pasta dishes and tomato based sauces.
A superb Reserva from one of the oldest producers in Rioja. Lots of dried and stewed fruit flavours to compliment fresh Raspberry and Cherry. Fine tannins deliver a touch of dryness on the finish. A great accompaniment to roast lamb.
Picked for its unique location and climate in the Cachapoal Valley, Secreto is a special project run by two families focussing on the terroir of the area. There's Blackcurrant, Caramel and Toast on the palate with firm tannins and a long finish.
A top of the range Roero Arneis. This wine undergoes 8 hours crio-maceration to intensify the aroma. It’s then aged on its lees for 3 months & in bottle for 2. Exclusive in the UK, a belter.
A revelation at DVino Wines and "Like a baby Amarone!". An incredibly full and powerful, fully organic Primitivo from Puglia in southern Italy. Just like Amarone a portion of the grapes used are dried to add even more body and complexity. Like drinking a Black Forest gateau!
Prime fruit from select vineyards help to create a Rioja with gorgeous purity of fruit. Limited use of oak allows the Tempranillo to shine through. Soft and smooth to the finish.
Bright ruby in colour this is a soft, expressive Merlot from the Central Valley in Chile. Easy-drinking enough to drink on its own but will also work well with a Sunday roast.
This full bodied and powerful Shiraz rivals anything from Oz! Buckets of Stewed Red Fruit, Blackberry, Mocha and Spice. A must try for lovers of bold, hearty Shiraz.
The Dolomites in Northern Italy provide the perfect location for Pinot Grigio. Well drained soils and cooling breezes from the mountains themselves allow the grapes to gain more complexity and flavour.
The second wine of what is widely considered one of the best Chateauneuf, "Le Telegraphe", this wine is made to be drunk now. Bold complex Dried Fruit and Herbs. Stunning with roast beef!
Containing 2-3% fortified wine this is an absolute belter of a sparkling Shiraz. Powerful and intense fruit flavours of Blackcurrant and Damson... but with a frothy, fizzy mouth-feel. Try it!
A beautiful pale salmon pink rose from Provence in France. Delicate hints of Strawberry and a suggestion of Cranberry. A lovely Summer evening drink or a perfect match for light salads or poached salmon.
Elderflower and Gooseberry fruit dominate the palate for this very fruity Sauvignon Blanc from the small One Tree Hill winery. A great racy acidity brings together this very gluggable Sauvignon
Hand-picked grapes, selected from old vines in McLaren Vale are fermented in open top casks, before maturation in French and American oak. Every inch a true, artisan Shiraz!
Sitting somewhere between the Old World and New Zealand Sauvignons in terms of style, this is a crisp medium bodied Sauvignon with plenty of Elderflower and tangy Gooseberry.