Groot Constantia Grand Constance 2019
Deep amber. Orange marmalade, candied apricot, dried fig and honeyed peach on the nose; rich, unctuous palate of glacé orange, raisin and toffee, laced through with a saving streak of fresh acidity that keeps it lifted and drinkable. Layered and long-finishing. The modern heir to the legendary 18th-century Vin de Constance — a piece of wine history every cellar should have.
Franz Haas Moscato Rosa 2024
Bright cherry-pink to translucent rose. The nose offers explosive aromas of fresh rose petal, wild strawberry, raspberry coulis and pomegranate, with notes of sweet citrus rind, ginger, white pepper and a faint exotic spice. The palate is silky and gently sweet, with vivid red-fruit intensity, balancing acidity that keeps the finish fresh and clean rather than cloying. Drink now to 2028. Serve well chilled.
Tramin Terminum Late Harvest Gewürztraminer 2023 (37.5cl)
Mullineux Straw Wine 2024
The Mullineux Straw Wine 2024 is a sweet Chenin Blanc, reflecting a bright golden colour which becomes almost luminous in the light as one swirls the glass, highlighting the exceptionally well-balanced acidity and attractive viscosity. It shows aromas of sun-dried apricots, warm lemon meringue pie, a distinct citrus pithiness and has an intense silky mouthfeel. The wine is best served chilled at 9 to 11 °C.
Half bottle
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Castello della Sala Muffato della Sala 2023
Castello della Sala Muffato della Sala 2023, is wonderful golden yellow in colour, the wine shows an important aromatic and flavour complexity characterised first by floral and honeyed aromas and then fresher notes, citric and mineral in the bracing savour they bring to the wine. Though still young, the wine is already balanced but is destined to evolve over time and greatly increase in complexity.
Buitenverwachting 1769 Dessert Wine 2022
Muratie Ben Prins Cape Vintage 2020
Muratie Ben Prins Cape Vintage 2020 on the nose is floral notes of violets and roses entice along with Christmas spice and plum pudding. Each sip is deeply rich, with flavours ranging from Kirsch macerated black cherries to dark chocolate enrobed hazelnuts. There are also savoury undertones truffles and tobacco with brisk acidity and warming alcohol in harmony with the lithely powerful structure. Seamlessly integrated after two years in old 225l French oak barrels, this world class wine should reward contemplation for at least another two decades.
