Crunchy & Juicy Reds

The remarkable Artuke success story all began with this carbonic maceration blend of Tempranillo and 5% Viura back in 1991. Offering remarkable value for money, this is scented, vibrant and wonderfully sappy, with a chal...(read more)

This was tasted after trawling through many a Gredos Garnacha when last in Madrid, and this little unassuming wine stole the show. The very charming Aitor and winemaker David are making ethereal styles of Garnacha from t...(read more)

Vanessa Cherruau is somewhat of a maverick - making this gorgeous red on the famed slopes of the Hill of Chaume - an appellation classified only to produce sweet white wines (Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru and Coteaux de Lay...(read more)

The 2022 Morgon Côte du Py comes from vines that are at least 60 years old. It has a superb nose with mineral-driven, very pure red fruit that conveys a sense of energy. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned...(read more)

Another delightful scented and supple red from Benoit Amirault. This cuvee plays up the floral aspect of Cabernet Franc, with violets to the fore. Some blue fruit, then blackcurrant, tobacco and mocha. Succulent and smoo...(read more)

Immediate, spice, damson, blackberry, dusty cocoa nib, sleek mouthfeel, garrigue, spice, damson, cranberry, herbs and dark chocolate.

From Grenache, 60% Anysbos grapes and 40% from another Bot River property called Nabot. 40% whole-bunch fermentation before maturation lasting 10 months in older oak. More assertive in terms of both aroma and flavour tha...(read more)

Another gorgeously proportioned and fragrant Pinot from this brilliant cooler part of South Africa. Bright red fruits burst from the glass with raspberry, cherry and damson, undercut with delicate earthy spice. Vivacious...(read more)

The 2020 Pinot Noir Home is a fluid, expansive style, that focuses on its supple texture. It blossoms on the palate, no doubt helped by its sedimentary clay soils. Both the acidity and its slippery clay-like tannic textu...(read more)

The 2020 Blaufränkisch Leithakalk was harvested from the Point and Setz sites. It was matured in small used barrels for two years. Intense blueberry comes with overtones of cinnamon and a distinct note of wet chalk....(read more)

The 2021 Syrah ‘Yellingbo’ is wonderfully perfumed, with beautiful elegant structure. So pretty, this latest release is lighter bodied than the 2019 at this early stage, however, Jayden feels it will gain some power and...(read more)

Rich volume on the attack, and then the freshness of the vintage comes behind, tightening the tannins on the finish.