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.
Full of zesty pink grapefruit and crunchy orchard fruit, with a herbacious, nettley character.
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.
Bright and appealing with notes of tropical fruit, citrus blossom, rose-petal, lemon grass and ginger.
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 |
| La Leyenda de Las Cruces Sauvignon Blanc | £11.00 | vv |
| Tabali Pedregoso Viognier | £11.50 | vv |
| Emiliana Novas Riesling | £12.00 | vvo |
| Amauta Torrontes | £12.00 | vv |
| 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.
Intensely fruity – plum, blackcurrant and redcurrant – with smooth, ripe, velvety tannins.
Easy drinking, with notes of blackcurrant, strawberries, black pepper, tobacco, and chocolate.
Vibrant plum, red fruit and delicate herbal notes, with a tannic, grippy texture.
A concentrated palate, with crunchy red cherry and plum fruit with fine grain tannins.
A velvety red,with intense fruity notes of blackberries, blueberries, blackcurrants and violets
A mouthwatering delicate Pinot Noir with smoky plum and redcurrant and hints of strawberry.
An elegant wine, with fresh notes of blackcurrants, black cherries and spices.
Fruity notes of strawberries and cherries, along with balsamic, leather, violet, spice and vanilla.
A bright and finessed red with notes of cherries, limestone minerality, and balanced salty acidity.
A beautiful blend with notes of cherries, plums, blueberries, black pepper, leather, and pencil lead.
Intense blackberry and blueberry fruit characters, with notes of aniseed, fennel, violet and graphite.
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 Adobe Carmenere | £10.00 | vvo |
| Emiliana Novas Carmenere Cabernet | £12.50 | vvo |
| Emiliana Novas Cabernet Sauvignon | £12.50 | vvo |
| Tabali Merlot | £13.50 | vv |
| Emiliana Salvaje Syrah | £15.00 | vvon |
| Tabali Reserva Especial Pinot Noir | £15.00 | vv |
| Tabali Talud Cabernet | £19.00 | vv |
| Emilliana Signos De Origen ‘Los Robles’ Carmenere | £20.00 | vvon |
| Tabali Talinay Pinot Noir | £22.00 | vv |
| Emiliana Coyam | £24.00 | vvon |
| Roca Madre Malbec | £39.00 | vv |
| 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 crisp, with notes of tropical fruit, citrus blossom, lemongrass 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.
| WHITE | ||
| Nieto Senetiner Blend | £12.50 | 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 |
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 touch of Syrah livens up this Malbec! Flavours of raspberries, strawberries, black pepper and kirsch.
Clear notes of dark fruit, a hint of violets and a subtle kiss of vanilla from time spent in oak.
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.
An elegant and silky red with intense notes of black fruits, fresh herbal notes and spice.
Very rich, full bodied, with deep cassis and blackcurrant fruit, and a touch of oaky spice.
Subtle use of barrel for soft spicy notes that complement flavours of wild strawberries and earth.
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 rich red with notes of plum, summer fruit compote, with hints of black pepper and leather, with a smooth and velvety texture.
A sophisticated old-vine red, with notes of blueberry, plum, earthiness, and hints of 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.
Minimal skin contact has created a light, delicate red with notes of cherry sweets, dried flowers, almonds, and black olive.
Made with no skin contact, this light red has notes of fresh red cherries and candied fruit, with firm tannins.
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.
A gorgeous plummy blend, with elegance and spicy complexity from extensive cellaring and bottle age.
| RED | ||
| Tesoro de los Andes Malbec Bonarda | £9.50 | vv |
| Santuario Malbec | £10.00 | vv |
| Pablo Y Walter Malbec | £11.00 | vv |
| Lorca Lorca Malbec | £12.00 | vv |
| Susana Balbo Anubis Malbec | £14.00 | 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 |
| Atamisque Catalpa Pinot Noir | £20.00 | 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 |
| Nieto Partida Limitada Bonarda | £28.00 | vv |
| Atamisque Malbec | £30.00 | vv |
| Dieter Meier Puro Corte d’Oro Malbec Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot | £31.00 | vvo |
| Ver Sacrum Dona Mencia de Los Andes | £32.00 | vv |
| Ver Sacrum Gloria S Garnacha | £33.00 | vv |
| Ver Sacrum La Dama Del Abrigo Rojo Nebbiolo | £34.00 | vv |
| Cadus Single Vineyard Malbec | £38.00 | vv |
| Benegas Lynch 2011 Meritage | £50.00 | 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 |