Red
La Croix 2019 Bonnelle St Emilion
Bojador 2022 Tinto Alentejo
Can Leandro 2020 Panxut
Padro & Co Rojo Amargo
Saint Desirat 2022 Ardeche Syrah
100% Syrah. Sustainably Farmed. Lots of characteristic Northern Rhone black pepper spice and savoury complexity. Sourced from vineyards just outside Saint-Joseph, hence the great price.
It's done in a juicy style, offering sappy spice-laced berry flavours on the palate. The spicy note recurs on the long, smooth finish. An exceptional value that is drinking superbly now.
Springfield 2019 Whole Berry Cabernet Sauvignon
Springfield adopts a minimal-intervention approach in making its Whole Berry Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine takes its name, 'Whole Berry' from its vinification – with grapes macerated whole, then fermented with natural yeasts, racked, and finally matured in French oak for one year. The wine has a velvety-smooth texture with soft tannins and typical Cabernet Sauvignon notes of red fruits and hints of cedar. A tremendous bottle of Cabernet for the price.
Ricco Bambino 2018 Refosco
This fun, naturally made, Refosco is a vibrant and expressive take on one of Northeastern Italy’s most intriguing indigenous varietals. Originally hailing from the Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia regions, Refosco is known for its deep color, firm structure, and naturally high acidity. Ricco Bambino’s expression stays true to these roots while showcasing the unique terroir of the Okanagan Valley.
Graceland 2024 Strawberry Stellenbosch
This wine is an exquisite blend of complexity and grace, boasting prominent fruit aromas reminiscent of blackberries, tart cherries, cassis, and subtle hints of strawberries.
Its structure is impeccably balanced, offering a rich, creamy body that envelopes the palate. Velvety in texture, it delivers a mouth-filling experience complemented by harmoniously integrated barrel nuances and undertones of dark chocolate.
The ripe tannins reflect the characteristic structure of Shiraz, culminating in a lingering finish that defines elegance reminiscent of Bordeaux-style wines.
Champ Du Moulin 2019 Bordeaux Superieur
50% Merlot | 50% Cabernet Sauvignon
Family-owned and certified organic since 2013. A seductive red, the nose offers enticing fruit-filled aromas. Look for plum and blackberry, savoury herb and subtle oak spice finishing with ripe tannins. Needs a bit of cellar time, but showing quite beautifully now!
Pelle 2018 Salon Rouge Morogues
100% Pinot Noir grown on Kimmeridgian marl and limestone. Aged in a combo of 70% wood *Foudres and used 400L barrels) and 30% tank for 12 months.
The terroir of the village of Morogues combined with strict vineyard practices results in a beautiful Pinot that would not be out of place in a tasting of Volnays.
La Rivolta 2019 Aglianico Del Taburno
100% Aglianico. “Outstanding example of what the Aglianico variety can deliver in the right hands. Ripe red cherry, orange peel and sweet herb aromas. Then rich, fresh and perfumed in the mouth, displaying outstanding cut and clarity to the vibrant red berry and blue fruit flavors. Finishes with a dusting of minerals and botanical herbs. Still very young and will age well.”
– 93 Pts, Ian d’Agata (Vinous)
Marsan 2019 Cadillac Cotes De Bordeaux
Wine has been produced at this family-owned estate since the 1700s. The wine is Terra Vitis certified - an impressive achievement for such a value-priced Bordeaux.
It has red cherries and violet aromas that unfurl nicely in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, fine structure and a gently but insistent grip on the finish. This is a terrific value from a top vintage.