Wines included
Half bottle of Riesling, Trimbach 2022
Crisp young Alsace white, delicately fragrant, with the precision typical of this famous name, best known for its fine, dry rieslings.
Half bottle of Shaw and Smith M3 Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2022
A 'goldilocks' Aussie chardonnay, with a perfect balance of focused acidity and textured generosity. Flinty and delicately smoky on the nose with white pepper and nuttiness supporting the citrus and white-fruit character.
Half bottle of Muga Reserva, Rioja 2020
Yet again the Muga family have released an outstanding reserva Rioja which is full-bodied and layered with fruit which is enhanced by the skilful use of oak ageing. Decant to drink now or hold for several years to mature. Based in the old railway quarter of Haro, It is a fine old bodega, with its own cooperage. Indeed, we believe Muga is making some of the very best Rioja available today.
Half bottle of Soave, Pieropan 2023
Standard-bearing Soave Classico from one of the region's most prestigious producers. This has an alluring white-flower bouquet, and blanched almonds and citrus peel on the palate. Vivid acidity and a persistent, mineral finish make this an always-refreshing and uplifting wine.
Half bottle of Rustenberg John X Merriman, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch 2021
One of South Africa's most loved Bordeaux-style blends in a top, award-winning vintage, deeply coloured, classically styled but rich and ripe, with elegant tannins and a long finish.
Half bottle of Chianti Classico, Volpaia 2022
From a high-altitude vineyard in the heart of Classico country, this is fine and elegant with enchanting aromas of ripe red plum and cherry, leather, and dried spices. The palate shows a beautiful balance of fruit richness and finesse, with well-integrated, silky tannins and a juicy acidity. This finishes long and mineral.