Chile
Sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, this long slim country offers a vast variety of terroirs, which is reflected by the large range of quality wine styles. The country’s vineyards are on coastal plains and valleys – protected from the ice-cold Humbolt Current by the Andes, and watered by the melt from their snowy peaks. The limestone soil and proximity to the sea impart gorgeous, structured minerality and salinity to the wine. Expect crisp whites with tart fruity acidity; perfumed and subtle Pinot Noirs; and intense reds with notes of dark fruit, herbs and spices.
White
A fresh and crisp wine packed with lime zest, lemon and kiwi fruit flavours.
Floral and fruity: notes of jasmine, lychee, honey, apricot, and mandarin orange.
Rich notes of orange peel, dried apricot, fresh pears and peaches, plus hints of candied fruit.
Steely minerality, with bright fruity lime and gentle honeysuckle flora.
Elegant, with subtle floral notes, dry white fruits and spices, with a defined minerality.
A balance of citrus and tropical fruit, with a strong minerality and a green, sappy finish.
| WHITE | ||
| Sierra Grande Sauvignon | £8.00 | vv |
| Emiliana Adobe Organic Gewurztraminer | £10.00 | vvo |
| Tabali Pedregoso Viognier | £11.50 | vv |
| Emiliana Novas Riesling | £12.00 | vvo |
| Tabali Barranco Viognier | £19.00 | vv |
| Tabali Talinay Chardonnay | £21.00 | vv |
Red
Delicate and elegant with flavours of plums and wild strawberries, with subtle smoky notes.
A big and meaty red with flavours of plum, cherry and bramble, with a hint of herbs and spice.
Bright and textural. Notes of red currant, raspberry and wild strawberries, with a touch of spice.
Easy drinking, with notes of blackcurrant, strawberries, black pepper, tobacco, and chocolate.
A velvety red,with intense fruity notes of blackberries, blueberries, blackcurrants and violets
Fruity notes of strawberries and cherries, along with balsamic, leather, violet, spice and vanilla.
A beautiful blend with notes of cherries, plums, blueberries, black pepper, leather, and pencil lead.
Softly spiced bramble and blackberry fruit, with sweet and spicy oak character and surprising mineral notes.
Complex, with bold notes of blackberries, pepper, spices, vanilla, rosemary, and dark chocolate.
| RED | ||
| Sierra Grande Pinot Noir | £8.50 | vv |
| Montevista Merlot | £9.00 | vv |
| El Viejo del Valle Pinot Noir | £10.00 | vv |
| Emiliana Novas Carmenere Cabernet | £12.50 | vvo |
| Emiliana Salvaje Syrah | £15.00 | vvon |
| Tabali Talud Cabernet | £19.00 | vv |
| Emilliana Signos De Origen ‘Los Robles’ Carmenere | £20.00 | vvon |
| Emiliana Coyam | £24.00 | vvon |
| Tabali Payen Syrah | £43.00 | vv |
| Emiliana Ge | £43.00 | vvon |
Argentina
Argentina is home to some of the highest elevated vineyards in the world: perched on the foothills of the Andes, the altitude protects the vines from the dry heat of the surrounding Atacama Desert. The cool mountain air creates a fresh acidity in the grapes, and the rocky slopes bring out a lovely minerality. The height also exposes the vines to intense sunlight, which gives the grapes more antioxidants and thicker skins, equating to more color, tannin and flavor intensity. On our shelves we have plenty of those massive, jammy red wines that Argentina is most famous for; and we have some gorgeous, tropical whites; and some unusual, delicate reds from experimental producer, Ver Sacrum.
White
Bright and appealing with notes of tropical fruit, citrus blossom, rose-petal, lemon grass and ginger.
Restrained use of oak keeps it light and fresh: notes of citrus, pineapple, vanilla, and florals.
A light, zesty white – notes of lime, tropical fruit, and exotic florals, with a bracing acidity.
Fresh, light, and aromatic, with lovely notes of honeysuckle and stone fruit.
An elegant, unoaked chardonnay – crisp and light, with subtle flavours of citrus and apple.
Defined minerality, with fresh lemony acidity, crunchy green apple flavours, and a textural finish.
The exotic fruity notes of Torrontes have been softened by subtle oak. A delicate and beautiful wine.
Sauvignon for crisp fruitiness, Torrontes for rich exotic flavours, and Semillon for light honeyed notes.
Delicate notes of white apples and pineapple, with the oak ageing exerting a faint honey and vanilla influence. Chardonnay 100%
| WHITE | ||
| Amauta Torrontes | £12.00 | vv |
| Don Nicanor Chardonnay | £14.00 | vv |
| Susana Balbo Crios Torrontes | £14.50 | vv |
| Atamisque Serbal Viognier | £16.00 | vv |
| Atamisque Serbal Chardonnay | £16.00 | vv |
| Cadus Vista Flores Chardonnay | £17.50 | vv |
| Susana Balbo Signature Barrel Fermented Torrontes | £19.00 | vv |
| Susana Balbo Signature Semillon Sauvignon Torrontes Blend | £19.00 | vv |
| Atamisque Catalpa Chardonnay £20 | £19.00 | vv |
Red
A bramble fruit bomb, with damson and savoury overtones of mixed spice.
A classic Malbec, full of ripe plum, blueberry and blackcurrant flavours with a soft spiciness.
A vibrant, unoaked Malbec, with lifted violet aromas, and flavours of redcurrant and cassis.
A juicy red wine packed full of red and black fruits with a nice subtle peppery undertone. Syrah 100%
Classic Cab Franc notes of fresh capsicum and pencil shavings, with delicious red berry fruits.
Dark, dense and complex, with sweet cranberries, blackberries and rich mocha characters.
A lovely young, unoaked red with plenty of pure varietal fruitiness and a plump texture.
Very rich, full bodied, with deep cassis and blackcurrant fruit, and a touch of oaky spice.
A powerful red with notes of plum and cherry fruit, leather, spices and hints of violets.
Ripe, curranty sweetness, with masses of cassis, green peppers, spices and fresh mint.
A delicate red made with minimal skin contact – notes of black fruit, herbs, and bitter chocolate.
A complex red with lots of summer fruits, touches of wood-spice, hints of herbs and tomato leaf.
Made with no skin contact, this GSM is light and delicate: notes of redcurrant, flowers, and herbs.
A sophisticated old-vine red, with notes of blueberry, plum, earthiness, tobacco, cedar, coffee and violet.
A plump and generous Bordeaux-style red, with plenty of fresh fruit notes (plums, blackberries) and a touch of spice.
Slightly more skin contact than the other Ver Sacrum wines, but still light, with notes of red fruit, rose, and umami meatiness.
Powerful ripe red fruit, and prunes, with notes of sweet vanilla, with liquorice, spice and dark chocolate.
| RED | ||
| Tesoro de los Andes Malbec Bonarda | £9.50 | vv |
| Santuario Malbec | £10.00 | vv |
| Pablo Y Walter Malbec | £11.00 | vv |
| Lorca Graffiti | £13.50 | vv |
| Atamisque Serbal Cabernet Franc | £14.00 | vv |
| Don Nicanor Malbec | £15.00 | vv |
| Atamisque Serbal Pinot Noir | £16.00 | vv |
| Atamisque Serbal Assemblage | £18.00 | vv |
| Cadus Tupungato Cabernet Sauvignon | £18.00 | vv |
| Cadus Tupungato Malbec | £18.00 | vv |
| Bressia Monteagrelo Malbec | £20.00 | vv |
| Dieter Meier Puro Cabernet Sauvignon | £21.00 | vvo |
| Ver Sacrum Garnacha | £22.00 | vv |
| Ver Sacrum Monastrell | £22.00 | vv |
| Dieter Meier Puro Corte Malbec Merlot Cabernet | £22.00 | vvo |
| Ver Sacrum Garnacha Syrah Monastrell | £22.00 | vv |
| Atamisque Malbec | £30.00 | vv |
| Dieter Meier Puro Corte d’Oro Malbec Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot | £31.00 | vvo |
| Ver Sacrum La Dama Del Abrigo Rojo Nebbiolo | £34.00 | vv |
| Cadus Single Vineyard Malbec | £38.00 | vv |
Uruguay
Uruguayan wine is still in it’s infancy – this modern industry dates back only a century, but it has gained a reputation for beautiful wine, particularly Albarino and Tannat. The maritime climate of the vine-growing regions is relatively cool, and both reds and whites retain a characteristic and attractive freshness, and Altos de Jose Ignacio is a small family business which showcases the unique characteristics of Uruguayan terroir.
A fresh and peach whitey, with a lovely rounded minerality and a refreshing lemony acidity.
A juicy red with fresh aromas of plums, raspberries and spices, and soft silky tannins.
| WHITE | ||
| Altos de Jose Ignacio Albarino | £18.00 | vv |
| RED | ||
| Altos De Jose Ignacio Reserve Tannat | £18.00 | vv |