Red Wines

2002 Castillo Estables Reserva La Mancha - SPAIN £15.00 bottle*
A subtle bouquet of blackberries blended with vanilla and spices from ageing in American oak. Softly textured with sweet tannins showing jammy, plummy fruit on the palate

2007/8 L'Enigme de Foncalieu Cabernet Sauvignon, Vin de Pays d'Oc - FRANCE £15.00 bottle*
A full bodied red with aromas of fresh, ripe blackberries and blackcurrants and a long, lingering spicy palate. Fine tannins and a rich, concentrated finish.

2008 The Ruins Organic Pinotage, Bon Cap Robertson - SOUTH AFRICA £17.00 bottle*
From some of the oldest Pinotage vines in the Cape, the vineyard having been certified organic since 1999. Produced in the same way as Beaujolais, this is easy, vibrant and dangerously swiggable.

2005 Villa Dante Chianti Riserva - TUSCANY, ITALY £19.50 bottle*
Bursting with intense fruity characters followed by notes of dark chocolate and black cherries. An ideal partner for pasta with rich tomato sauces.

2007/8 Gestos Malbec/Malbec, Finca Flichman – MENDOZA, ARGENTINA £20.00 bottle*
50% of this stunning Malbec comes from vineyards at 700m above sea level (this fruit gives the ripe plum and prune characteristics) and 50% coming from 1,100m (where the grapes mature more slowly giving intense colour and aromatics).

2005 Château Fontarèche, Vieilles Vignes - CORBIÈRES, FRANCE £22.00 bottle*
Blend of 35% Syrah, 15% Carignan, 15% Grenache, 35% Mourvèdre. Distinctly of the region, its silex soil lends it a smokiness, which is comforted by a warm pepperiness and soft tannins. Excellent.

2005 Château des Antonins, Bordeaux Supérieur - BORDEAUX, FRANCE £22.50 bottle
Located in the southern part of Graves, the Chateau has belonged to the de Roquefeuil family since the 1850s. Powerful, rich ‘drinking’ Claret, from an excellent vintage.

2005 Costieres de Nimes, Numa Chateau Guiot - LANGUEDOC, FRANCE £23.00 bottle
Made from 100% Syrah, this is Château Guiot's signature wine. The nose offers concentrated aromas of Crème de Cassis, blackberries and raspberries, which are also found on the rich palate. Full bodied, the soft tannins and low acidity round off the wine perfectly. An ideal accompaniment to all manner of red meat dishes.

2005 Roulette Rouge, Lammershoek – MALMESBURY, SOUTH AFRICA £24.50 bottle
A serious ‘Rhone’ blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan. This is ripe, rich and silky, coming as it does from the dense black soils of the Swartland. Best enjoyed with red meat dishes and cheese.

2002 Rioja Gran Reserva, Gran Vendema - RIOJA, SPAIN £25.00 bottle
Aged for 24 months in American oak and 4 years in bottle makes for a multi dimensional wine, bursting with flavour. On the nose fruits of the forest mingle with a touch of spicy vanilla. The fruit on the palate
is mature yet fresh with vanilla, toasty notes adding complexity. It is full with fine tannins, impressive structure and a finish which lasts and lasts.

2006 Bourgogne Rouge, Les Vielles Vignes, Michael Sarrazin – BURGUNDY, FRANCE £25.00 bottle
Situated in the heart of Burgundy's Cote Chalonnaise, this is a family estate where the emphasis is on preserving the freshness and purity of the fruit while maintaining the sense of terroir. Fresh red berry fruit aromas, with just a hint of earthiness on the nose, follow through to the well structured, concentrated palate.

2007 Lirac AC Rouge, Chapelle de Maillac - RHÔNE, FRANCE £27.50 bottle
Grenache dominates the open bouquet, Syrah gives a hint of black pepper & Provencal herbs. Don't expect Chateauneuf-du-Pape complexity, or super-charged Southern Rhone power. This is all about elegance & pleasure, simplicity is a virtue here. Ravishing ripe, silky fruit that drives me back to the bottle. Delicious and bright, it leaves a wicked smile on your face.

2001 Ch.Tour du Haut-Moulin Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois - BORDEAUX, FRANCE £28.50 bottle
The nose is enticing with a ripe earthiness. Well-structured, soft, elegant claret with hints of cigar box and plenty of complex black fruit flavours.

2007 Wither Hills Pinot Noir Marlborough - NEW ZEALAND £32.00 bottle
Wither Hills' philosophy 'Created in the Vineyard' embodies their firm commitment to producing only the highest quality fruit. This remarkable wine offers an enticingly fragrant bouquet of ripe berries complemented by a full lingering palate.

2006 Beaune AC, Marc Morey – BURGUNDY, FRANCE £32.50 bottle
Beautifully poised and sensual Pinot Noir fruit, with purity and definition and brilliantly mastered tannins. Goes exceptionally well with fish and white meats, as well as lamb etc.

2006 St Aubin 1er cru Derrière La Tour, Jean-Claude Bachelet – BURGUNDY, FRANCE £37.00 bottle
“Occasionally you find a seriously pretty wine, such this that I enjoyed the other day. This lighter, fruitier style really seems to suit this vintage…” JANCIS ROBINSON

2006 Vacqueyras AC, Cuvée Azalais, Sang des Cailloux, Vacqueras - FRANCE £37.00 bottle
The energetic Serge Férigoule runs, in our opinion and many others, theoutstanding domaine of the appellation, the finest Vacqueyras we havetasted. His 2006 is a beauty.

2004 Gigondas AC, Moulin de la Gardette - SOUTHERN RHÔNE £37.50 bottle
80% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 10% Mourvèdre. Quite gorgeous, everything that the best of the Southern Rhône should be.

2005 Thelema Shiraz Stellenbosch - SOUTH AFRICA £40.00 bottle
This is a rich, robust wine with plenty of ripe dark fruit and spice on the nose. Barrel ageing in 85% French and 15% American oak give the palate a lovely toasty finish and add structure and finesse.

2004 Vin du Pays du Gard, Roc d’Anglade - LANGUEDOC £45.00 bottle
50% Carignan, 25% Syrah and 25% Grenache. It’s difficult to give a tasting note for this, as it is so individual and exciting. It has the silkiness, purity and velvety texture of great red Burgundy but the fruit and spice is definitely Southern France.

2005 Bandol Classique - TEMPIER, PROVENCE £25.00 half bottle
Yes, its young, but simply gorgeous Mourvèdre fruit has freshness, finesse and balance. The beautifully mastered tannins make this wine very approachable in its infancy and we’re able to enjoy its fabulous silky texture.

2004 Côte-Rôtie, Maestria, Levet - RHÔNE £55.00 bottle
From 60% Landonne vines, a sensual, floral and sweet-fruited Syrah. Adorable suave black, spicy fruit, so defined, ever so Côte-Rôtie. Far too ravishing.

2006 Gevrey-Chambertin AC - BURGUNDY, FRANCE £65.00 bottle
When Maume performs like this, it is simply one of the greatest bargains of the Cote d'Or, unique & resembling no others. Spend time with this delectable Gevrey at the table, it'll change endlessly as it emerges in the glass.