Chapman Grove Reserve Chard

Lovely aromas of nectarine, honeysuckle and toasty oak on the nose, this is a medium bodied wine with a lively acidity that will preserve it for years to come. Aged in French oak for nine months this wine represents a happy medium between the rich, heavily oaked chardonnays of the past and the modern, lightly oaked leaner style. A guaranteed crowd pleaser.

Country: Australia
Region: Margaret River

Chateau de Coulaine Chinon 2018

Mostly from younger vines up to about 15 yo, this wine is vinified in cement tanks using indigenous yeast and aged in a combination of large old oak and cement tanks. A real ‘vin de soif’ giving the extravagant raspberry perfume and thirst quenching freshness that Chinon is so well known for. Very fresh, very moreish.

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Chinon

Chateau Mont-Redon Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2016

This well-known, large (over 250 acres) Chateauneuf du Pape estate has produced some of the greatest Chateauneuf du Papes I have ever tasted, including their 1949 (one of the top 25 wines of my lifetime), 1955 and 1961. This visit was the first time I have had a chance to taste these wines in many years, and it appears a younger generation is making a comeback with their offerings from Lirac and Chateauneuf du Pape.

2016 is a blend of … more

Country: France
Producer: Chateau Mont-Redon
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Chiara Boschis E. Pira Barolo Via Nuova 2011

"The 2011 Barolo Via Nuova is once again fabulous. A wine that brings together the very best of the modern and traditional schools, the 2011 is all about balance. Hints of lavender, sage, violets, dark cherries, plums and new leather add nuance in a pure, crystalline Barolo endowed with tons of nuance allied to a vertical sense of structure. The sensual voluptuousness of the vintage softens some of the contours, which only adds to the wine's considerable appeal. Although it … more

Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Sub Region: Barolo

Chrismont La Zona Prosecco NV

"It's grown at about 300 metres above sea level on vines that are now nearly ten years old. It now comes in a proprietary 'King Valley' prosecco bottle, which is lovely to see - a real sign of confidence/harmony for the region. Reckon they are bang on with this release. It's fine and crisp but not at all lacking in flavour. Red apples galore. Some bready complexity. More than an ounce of finesse. More-ish lisp of fruit sweetness. Tick tick … more

Country: Australia
Region: King Valley

Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Concentrated aromas of tropical and ripe citrus fruits, complemented by lifted hints of lemongrass

and guava. Excellent fine texture and juicy acidity with a degree of minerality and a lingering refreshed finish.

Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough

Domaine des Pothiers Cote Roannaise "Domaine" Gamay 2017

Domaine des Pothiers, which takes its name from the lieu-dit in which it is situated, is one of the oldest, but also one of the most dynamic and exciting domains within the appellation. The Paires have been in Villemontais for over 300 years. The current incumbent, Georges, joined his father in 1974 and took control of the family domaine in 1978. Georges and Denise’s son, Romain, joined his parents in 2004 after completing his studies. In addition to making wine, … more

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley

Domaine Jean Grivot Bourgogne Blanc 2012

Country: France
Producer: Domaine Jean Grivot
Region: Burgundy

Domaine Jean Grivot Bourgogne Blanc 2015

Country: France
Producer: Domaine Jean Grivot
Region: Burgundy

Domaine Pichot Vouvray Coteau de la Biche Sec 2017

Vouvray as it is meant to be. Soft, textured and sensual. Pillowy pear and apple fruits. Fine chalky mineral notes and clean, limey acid that sucks everything in. Yum. Drink now or age for 5+ years.

Country: France
Producer: Domaine Pichot
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Vouvray