Bricklayers Arms

Parker - Fantastic Wine! This syrah has a lifted nose that displays plum, raspberry, spice and earth. The palate is rich, full and generous with red fruits, dark cherry and white pepper. It finishes with fine, smmoth chalky tannins and great ength. Everlasting Flavour

This is a stylish attractive full flavoured wine with the classic characters of passion fruit, cut grass and a hint of peach. These great varietal flavours are perfectly balanced with a clean and crisp feel and a zesty lime finish. Love It!

Prosecco, hand picked elderflower liqueur, topped up with soda water

Mediterranean meats, mixed olives, gherkins, rustic bread & butter

try with Dijon Rhubarb liqueur on ice | 50ml (£5.90)

try with Black Muscat, Elysium, California 2015 | 50ml (£5.90)

try with Black Muscat, Elysium, California 2015 | 50ml (£5.90)

try with Buitenverwachting 1769 Muscat | 50ml (£6.20)

try with Dijon Rhubarb liqueur on ice | 50ml (£5.90)

Rachels goats cheese, Stilton Blue cheese, Finn Herefordshire Brie, Cornish Yarg. Try with Barros LBV Port | 50ml (£6) / 100ml, (£10)

Organic & natural ingredients are used without any additives or colourings. Ice creams are made with Guernsey cream & all are gluten free. Ice Cream: Vanilla, Chocolate, pistachio, honeycomb, hazelnut with sea salt caramel, Candied fruit. Sorbets: Passion fruit, strawberry, mango, blackcurrant, Lemon, coconut, blackberry, elderberry

Gordo & black muscat from old vine Muscat Vineyards. Refreshing, light & sparkling

Full-bodied, fabulously concentrated and intense sweet inner-core of fruit

Ripe apricot, melon, fynbos and apple like characters

Rose and lychee aromas arise from this black muscat grape

Choice of delicious dishes

Cold cured Mediterranean meats, mixed olives, cocktail gherkins (d), rustic bread & butter

Cold cured Mediterranean meats, mixed olives, cocktail gherkins (d), rustic bread & butter

Jancis Robinson - 16.5 Points. Syrupy apricot and peach flavours, concentrated and rich on the palate with a full, juicy, fleshy finish

Wine Advocate - 91 Points. The palate is well balanced with lemon zest, orange peel and hints of peach all served up with a side order of spice on the finish. Plenty to savour here and the length is impressive

Jancis Robinson - 16.5 Points. Oak-dominant lime nose, quite powerful. Rich and assertive on the palate, it is concentrated and compact, showing power and vibrancy. Oaky yet mineral, pungent and long

Silver Medal - International Wine Challenge - 93 Points. 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Malbec, 19% Petit Verdot, 10% Tannat. Superb single vineyard blend with a silky structure, great balance and structure, an exceptionally rich core provides depth of character and flavour for superb ageing potential

Decanter - 95 Points. There's a gorgeousness to this blood-red Syrah, and its racy, spiced-raspberry, peppery character is intense. Of course the wine has superb richness, but what elevates it above many other California Syrahs is the way the flavours appear to float across the palate, without weight or ponderousness

Wine Spectator - 95 Points. A dense purple wine with loads of crème de cassis, blueberry notes, background forest floor and cedar, this is a strong effort from Batailley and may well usher in a new era for this fifth-growth chateau that is capable of producing great wine. The tannins are sweet and the wine has an opulence and richness

Rhubarb crumble, toffee apple. Persistent fizz with a brown pear and tamarillo skin finish

A classic Prosecco with aromas of white peach, pear and flowers. The palate is fresh, not too dry, and clean as a whistle all the way through to the sparkling finish

Extra dry, fresh and light

The wine has a lovely Pinot Noir richness on the nose, with aromas of baked apples and vanilla. On the palate, it is full, rounded and well balanced, with a lively, persistent finish

Soft and elegant, smooth for easy drinking a great value rose worthy of a gold award

Extremely high quality sparkling wine from this cult producer. Noticeably rich and full-bodied in style, with an opulent character to the fruit and distinctive toastiness on the nose, but with elegance nonetheless

From one of the most celebrated producers of English Wine. This has excellent intensity of fruit combined with a fine mousse and long finish that has flavours of roasted almonds and baked peaches. Excellent!

A classic from this famous house, full of flavour, one the best non-vintages around

A golden wine with good fruit, dry with fine balance and style

Pale in colour with a fine, strong bubble, the nose is of clean green fruit, matched in the mouth with a pleasingly refreshing acidity

Produced from chardonnay and pinot noir this has delicate aromas of redcurrants and cherries, which fill the nose while hints of spice and brioche add depth and complexity with a fine mousse and long finish that has flavours of roasted almonds and baked peaches. Excellent!

Soft rose, light and refreshing with flowery character and hints of summer fruits

Bollinger's stunning vintage wines are highly sought after. Following the house style, this is a richly fruited Champagne with bold yeasty notes, yet with an elegance and finesse that is typical of superior vintage wines

This blend of italian grape varieties is a wonderfully fresh and zesty white wine. Clean refreshing with a spicy finish

Pale straw yellow with youthful green hues. A nose of citrus fruits and ripe apples, with underlying notes, rounded and buttery fee

Delicate aromas of herbs, hay and stone fruit, lovely, crisp and dry with a creamy richness of texture

Pale yellow in colour, the wine is dry and fresh on the palate with aromas of peaches, apples, citrus and tropical fruits. The finish is fresh and fruity with hints of melon. This is a zingy, lively wine

A full bodied white wine showing melon and ripe pear flavours over a creamy mouthfeel and with a lingering, zesty aftertaste. Elegant aromas of citrus, pear and white flowers, and a crisp, mineral palate ideally suited to seafood

Production of Rías Baixas A delicate yet multi-faceted nose of lemon, crunchy pear, melon and subtle floral notes marries with a palate of remarkable texture and a lengthy, dry, citrus zest finish

Bright greenish-yellow hues and aromas of citrus fruit with a sweet edge, this displays fresh acidity and a flavourful, fruity persistence

Elegant aromas of citrus, pear and white flowers, and a crisp, mineral palate ideally suited to seafood

Famous for its delicious old vines giving added depth and complexity. Great with seafood refreshingly nice anytime on a warm day

Produced in Chaintre (one of the five villages responsible for Pouilly Fuisse). This is a sensationally rich, fruity and stylish wine with an elegant flavour and chardonnay finish

Apples and pears with sprinkles of white pepper. Fresh, slightly spritzy, pear drop flavours. (Decanter Bronze Award)

Vibrant straw-yellow in colour with notes of ripe lemon coupled with green apple and grapefruit characters . Round and full bodied, this a well balanced wine with a zippy freshness

Placed among the top six from Pouilly Fume. Richly-scented lemony flavours combine with exotic fruits and a gunpowder nose

Nose is precise, pure and mineral, with additional notes of citrus. The palate is classic Chablis: structured, crisp and delicious, with flavours echoing the nose

Fresh pear and almond notes infuse this delicately structured, stylish Pinot Grigio. Rounded, with a refreshing finish

Subtle tropical fruit dominated by ripe yellow peaches and white pear on the nose. Elegant and well balanced structure with loads of tropical fruit on the pallet and a fresh and crisp acidity

A full and fruity wine with subtle grassy aromas, outstanding character and a refreshing finish

Subdued aromas of spring wild flower, hay and orchard fruit float from the glass. The vibrant palate offers lemon zest, sage, dried herb and a hint of saline framed in lively acidity

A well-round and fresh wine with a delicate aroma of sweet honeysuckle, tropical fruits and a subtle hint of herbs

Hints of quince, apricot and almonds with a comforting creamy middle and a bold seamless surround. The 2017 vintage is fresh and vibrant, with a convincing strength and quality finish

This superb expression manages to capture all of Gewurztraminer's exotic character while remaining fresh and elegant. Aromas of rose and orange blossom lead to flavours of lychee, mandarin and gingery spice, all coming together beautifully on the long, clean finish

Delicately fragrant on the nose, with typical Verdejo aromas of grass, citrus and fennel. The palate is crisp yet rounded, with green apple and banana fruit

Great texture and precision, with distinctive greengage and almond notes on the palate. Fresh and dry, this is a particularly lovely Gavi

Light in body yet intensely flavoured, this Grüner Veltliner offers the typical white pepper and crisp green fruit aromas of the variety, allied to a creamy texture

The wine has perfumes of stone, flowers and summery grass with a slightly savoury note on the palate. The touches of Riesling and Nascetta add an extra hint of elegance, giving it a long refreshing finish

Bright stonefruit and Nashi pear aromas herald a vibrantly fruity off-dry palate featuring a rich and supple mouthfeel. A firm backbone of acid leads into very long, zesty finish which complements salmon and other seafood or Asian-spiced cuisine

Award winning Stanley Estates is now recognised as one of Marlborough's premier wine producers, creating fresh, accessible and boundary-pushing cuvées

This Riesling has a charming lightness which makes it hard to resist. It is balanced and refreshing with aromas of fresh apples, yellow plum and pear and a lively, lifted finish

Awarded Italy's Top Vineyard 2012, IWSC 2012 Bronze Medal. A very fruity wine with hints of pear and apple with well-balanced and full rounded flavour. Great has an aperitif as well as with fish and white meat dishes

Produced by Kevin Judd on of Marlborough's pioneer winemakers. A gold medal winner, several times over. Grown in prime vineyard sites in Central Wairau and Southern Valleys, this is a deliciously aromatic, finely balanced wine. If you enjoy Cloudy bay you'll enjoy this wine even more so by the original maker

Vibrant Sauvignon notes of grapefruit and lemon with good weight and a clean crisp finish

A beautifully styles Viognier with delightful aromas of peach combined with jasmine, full of finesse

Pale gold with bouquet of dried pears apples and a hint of hazelnuts. Good fullness general balance

Made from 85 years old vines. This wine is slightly wooded. Finesse and the roundness characteristic

The barest hint of wood complements citrus and juicy green notes with clean flavours that offer good freshness and a short crisp finish

Placed among the top six from Pouilly Fume. Richly-scented lemony flavours combine with exotic fruits and a gunpowder nose

Decanter 2018 - Platinum Medal. Toasty, smoky and funky on the nose with mineral dusting and brooding intensity. The palate is salty dry with lazer-beam precision and very funky wild ferment layering of complexity with oak wreathed into the mix with sensitivity. Unique and outstanding wine

Jancis Robinson - 16.5 Points. Syrupy apricot and peach flavours, concentrated and rich on the palate with a full, juicy, fleshy finish

The palate is well balanced with lemon zest, orange peel and hints of peach all served up with a side order of spice on the finish. Plenty to savour here and the length is impressive

Oak-dominant lime nose, quite powerful. Rich and assertive on the palate, it is concentrated and compact, showing power and vibrancy. Oaky yet mineral, pungent and long

Perfumed bouquet with apple blossom, gooseberry and slate-like aromas. The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry, a keen line of acidity, harmonious and poised with a lively nervosité on the finish

Vibrant ruby in colour with aromas of wild raspberry, red cherry and forest fruits

Lots of sunshine gives Pinot Grigio grapes, feint pink or "gris" colour, resulting in a fresh aromatic soft red fruit rosé

The wonderful nose of fresh strawberries and peaches and cream follow onto the palate making this a very delicious and unique blend

Light salmon colour. Superb nose, floral then fruity, purple grapefruit, blackcurrant, bark of orange giving fruity flavours

Softly rosé-coloured; intense and persistent aroma of Mediterranean maquis, with cherry and raspberry notes. A fresh and elegant wine, balanced in the mouth

100% Pinot Noir. Bright, pale pink in colour, with lively notes of strawberries and raspberries on the nose. Full-bodied in the mouth, this wine offers delicate flavours of fruits of the forest and a long, elegant finish with refreshing acidity

Nose of blackcurrant and plums balanced with graphite and toasted coffee flavours. Soft, concentrated palate with red fruit notes and a long aftertaste

"Robert Parker" - The best value for money to be found in the world. It simply explodes from the glass. Fantastic value!

This pure, red-fruit scented Pinot Noir has a lively soft berry aroma, juicy texture, and a seductively silky finish

Winner of the top award from French wine bible "Le guide". They called this wine a "standard-bearer" for the whole appellation. The aromas of blackcurrant, fresh cherries and raspberries are absolutely enchanting. May contain sediment

Heavenly, round and soft with flavours of cherry and hints of plum

A rounded luscious Pinot Noir with a soft full palate and well balanced acidity. Good length of fruit with flavours dominated by red currant and cherries, complemented by hints of plums

An excellent burgundy with small yields giving A small production of 6000 cases per year. Aged in young oak for up to 18 months

This is one of the most popular wines from the region. Most highly rated pinot noir by the critics

The top pinot noir you'll have from this famous producer in Gevrey Chambertin

A beautiful deep and vibrant red, full of clean ripe red plum notes. Easy drinking and well structured, with soft sweet tannins and a pleasant aftertaste

Lovely floral notes of fresh berries and ground black pepper followed by a rush of juicy fruit with a rounded mouthfeel and a refreshing finish

Deep colour, full bodied. Described as combining the body of cabernet sauvignon with soft merlot

Expressive and complex on the nose with flavours of red berries, black cherries, vanilla, butterscotch, red plums, coffee and nuances of strawberries. On the palate the flavours follow through with good structure and silky tannins. A balanced wine with elegance and a lengthy aftertaste

Deep red in colour with cherry, cassis and mocha aromas. These aromas follow onto the palate to complement flavours of sweet plum and spice. With a long, rich finish; this wine is truly a delight

This richly flavoured Rioja is a deep, red colour with a charming bouquet of black fruits and a hint of liquorice

Classic Malbec from Argentina, Sweet and spicy aromas, reminiscent of black pepper. Ripe red fruit on the palate, smooth texture and a harmonious finish

85% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo, 5% Colorino. Bright cherry fruit aromas combine with hints of chocolate and balsamic vinegar. On the palate, the fruit is supported by fine-grain tannins. The finish is savoury with a hint of minerality

Lightly oaked and perfectly balanced, with a silky texture and crisp edge. The nose is cram-packed with mulberries, blackberries and anise

A smooth, deep purple wine with spicy nose, overlaid with a touch of liquorice. Decanter Silver Medal

The nose is fresh and pronounced with excellent fruit concentration. The palate is clean and well balanced, with a core of strawberry fruit combined with subtle vanilla flavours from American oak. The finish is juicy and long

A savoury and plummy wine that is so easy to drink. Silky soft tannins and a hint of chocolate

Buitenverwachting means 'beyond expectation' and this wine does not disappoint, stylish aromas of cassis, plums and pencil lead give way to a complex, structured palate

'Mala Vida' means 'the bad side of the good life' and the playful label depicts a draughts board of sin. The wine is a clear purple red, with intense aromas of red and black fruit and subtle vanilla and coconut from oak ageing

A classic Chianti from the Tuscany region, offering aromas of red berry fruit, with vanilla and floral hints of violets. Flavoursome, medium-bodied palate, great value

Bright ruby red in the glass with intense aromas of red fruits, spices and red flowers. The wine is vibrant, full and intense with a bright red fruit character. Warm, with a silky texture, it is well-balanced with a persistent finish

Ruby red in colour, with purplish-blue highlights. Fragrant fruit with prominent notes of dark cherries are echoed by fresher hints of pepper and aromatic herbs, typical of Corvina and its genetic cousin Corvinone, the historic varietals of this appellation

2012 Bronze Medal Decanter, Silver Medal OWSC 2012 UK. Soft and velvety wine. Intense bouquet of berry fruits, especially raspberries. A great match with white and red meats

Blackberry, spice and liquorice nuances combine to produce a complex, fruit-dominant wine. The wine is deliberately released at a very youthful age to maximize the beautiful perfume and fruit freshness

Expressive and perfumed Syrah, with notes of succulent black cherry, toast, meat and violets. The tannins are silky and in perfect balance with the fresh acidity. The finish is long and harmonious

A deep ruby red in colour, with lifted perfumes of dark fruits, plums and cherries and a hint of mocha. This wine has soft, ripe tannins and a delicious chocolate-cherry finish

This wine jumps out of the glass displaying exotic red and black fruits with a mouth filling texture. The Curator is sophisticated yet unpretentious

This wine is drinking beautifully, with initial flavours of rich, ripe plums and dark chocolate, followed by vanilla and spice

Deep purple in colour. Ripe fruit aromas of strawberries and cherries are nicely complemented with spicy notes and menthol aromas. On the palate, this wine displays extraordinary balance, freshness and soft tannins

Made from old bush trained vines, is ripe spicy with a lovely raspberry aroma. Good depth of savoury fruit on the palate

Elegant strawberry and blackcurrant fruit has been given the merest hint of vanilla and spice from a short spell in oak. Smooth and powerful on the palate, with an elegantly appetising finish

A big, full flavoured wine full of chunky black cherry fruit and oaky vanilla flavours, smooth and satisfying. On the opposite slopes of Chateauneuf du Pape

Delicious velvety Rioja which, after five years maturing, is showing its sophisticated savoury side as well as rich berry fruit and subtle oak influence

Awarded Italy's Top Vineyard. Awarded Italy's Top Vineyard 2012. We recently visited this wonderful vineyard and brought back what think is an exceptionally good red. Intense ruby red color with garnet tones, and a vinous bouquet with notes of violets. Dry, full, slightly tannic long lasting. Exceptional!

Awarded "Coup de Coeur" there is not much more to be said about this big and complex wine that combines truffle with a nose of vanilla toast

Superb single vineyard blend with a silky structure, great balance and structure, an exceptionally rich core provides depth of character and flavour for superb ageing potential (Download the app of this fabulous winery and place your mobile in front of the bottle and look listen to their story)

A real classic from this famous produce

Made from 50 year old vines. Aged in new oak barrels. This wine is as sweet as velvet, robust with a beautiful structure. Parker marked this great wine as one of his most favourite. Once tried you'll want more!

Deep and intense on the nose with perfumes of dried cherries and blueberries. A palate of ripe tannins and spiced, concentrated savoury cherry with a touch of wood smoke which completes a long finish

Certainly among the very best Bodegas of the Rioja Alta region producing traditional Riojas of much character and class. Marked wood aged character that balances harmoniously with its rich concentration of red fruit flavors. A real treat for any Rioja fan!

Intense, brooding masterpieces redolent of liquorice. A fistful of herbs and deep, deep plumy flavours

Full bodied, ripe blackcurrant fruit elegant. Best chateaux in the Medoc, majority Cabernet sauvignon matured in oak for 18 months

Decanter - 95 Points. There's a gorgeousness to this blood-red Syrah, and its racy, spiced-raspberry, peppery character is intense. Of course the wine has superb richness, but what elevates it above many other California Syrahs is the way the flavours appear to float across the palate, without weight or ponderousness

Made from 65% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot, 5% cabernet franc. Elegant and powerful with silky tannins on the finish

Decanter Bronze Award. The result of careful ageing is a Barolo Riserva of real class, full of spicy, gamey flavours, a firm, grippy mouth-feel, and an extremely long, complex finish

2012 - Gold Medal IWSC UK, Decanter Silver Medal, Awarded top Vineyard in Italy. We recently visited this wonderful producer. 24 months extra in American Oak barriques followed by 6 months in the bottles ageing on top of three years in local oak vats. Deliciously mature and powerful Barolo offering raisin and plum fruit with tar and Italian herbs on the nose A long lasting wine with great structure only produced from the best Harvests. Highly recommended

Wine Spectator - 95/100. A dense purple wine with loads of crème de cassis, blueberry notes, background forest floor and cedar, this is a strong effort from Batailley and may well usher in a new era for this fifth-growth chateau that is capable of producing great wine. The tannins are sweet and the wine has an opulence and richness

Wine Spectator - 92/100. 2007 is such a good vintage with distinct aromas of black cherry, earth (almost peat) and pepper

Wine Spectator 98/100, Decanter Top 100 in World

Parker 96/100

Parker 97/100

Parker 97/100

93 points 2014 by Wine Spectator. A mouthful of red fruit; cherries, wild berries and fresh plum greet you upon tasting this year's harmonious blend of Shiraz and Cabernet. Silky tannins give this enjoyable wine phenomenal length

Parker 95/100 – Decanter No.2 in the world. This remarkable blockbuster shiraz, superbly concentrated nose of liquorice, plum, raisin raspberry fruit, bursting with spice, blueberry and espresso flavours intermixed with toasty oak and vanilla. A remarkable wine

100% syrah 14% alc. Englebrecht Els family vineyards Stellenbosch, South Africa

Voted Best Emerging Winery 2006 - Wine Magazine (SA). 5 variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 62%, Merlot 24%, Petit Verdot 6%, Malbec 4%' Cabernet Franc 4%

Full-bodied, fabulously concentrated and intense, with a sweet inner-core of fruit

Decanter Gold Medal Award. Lusciously sweet, yet still bright, fresh and complex, with aromas and flavours of dried apricots, orange peel and honey. Chenin blanc viognier crouchoen grapes were dried on straw to concentrate their natural sugar and flavour and then fermented and matured in aged casks

Rose and lychee aromas arise from this black muscat grape. The resulting wine is intriguingly sweet juicy, yet well-balanced. alc 15%

This classical 2014 vintage Constantia dessert wine offers ripe apricot, melon,fynbos and apple like characters. The initial sensation is sweet, but due to crisp natural acids the wine has a firm and full finish. Wow!

Luscious pear and stone fruit with a hint of beeswax and a long lingering honey and lemon zest finish. An enticing bouquet of soft dried apricot dipped in honey and underlying notes of orange blossom

Smooth honey and botrytis aroma, 30s lasting in the mouth and beautifully sticking on the tongue

Icewine is produced from grapes which are left on the vine in the autumn and then hand harvested in December and January when temperatures fall below -10 C and the grapes have frozen solid naturally on the vine concentrating the sugar. This dessert wine is lusciously sweet and smooth with rich, concentrated aromas of apricots and peaches

Parker - Fantastic Wine! This syrah has a lifted nose that displays plum, raspberry, spice and earth. The palate is rich, full and generous with red fruits, dark cherry and white pepper. It finishes with fine, smmoth chalky tannins and great ength. Everlasting Flavour

This is a stylish attractive full flavoured wine with the classic characters of passion fruit, cut grass and a hint of peach. These great varietal flavours are perfectly balanced with a clean and crisp feel and a zesty lime finish. Love It!

Prosecco, hand picked elderflower liqueur, topped up with soda water

Mediterranean meats, mixed olives, gherkins, rustic bread butter

try with Dijon Rhubarb liqueur on ice | 50ml (£5.90)

try with Black Muscat, Elysium, California 2015 | 50ml (£5.90)

try with Black Muscat, Elysium, California 2015 | 50ml (£5.90)

try with Buitenverwachting 1769 Muscat | 50ml (£6.20)

try with Dijon Rhubarb liqueur on ice | 50ml (£5.90)

Rachels goats cheese, Stilton Blue cheese, Finn Herefordshire Brie, Cornish Yarg. Try with Barros LBV Port | 50ml (£6) / 100ml, (£10)

Organic natural ingredients are used without any additives or colourings. Ice creams are made with Guernsey cream all are gluten free. Ice Cream: Vanilla, Chocolate, pistachio, honeycomb, hazelnut with sea salt caramel, Candied fruit. Sorbets: Passion fruit, strawberry, mango, blackcurrant, Lemon, coconut, blackberry, elderberry

Gordo black muscat from old vine Muscat Vineyards. Refreshing, light sparkling

Full-bodied, fabulously concentrated and intense sweet inner-core of fruit

Ripe apricot, melon, fynbos and apple like characters

Rose and lychee aromas arise from this black muscat grape

Choice of delicious dishes

Cold cured Mediterranean meats, mixed olives, cocktail gherkins (d), rustic bread butter

Cold cured Mediterranean meats, mixed olives, cocktail gherkins (d), rustic bread butter

Jancis Robinson - 16.5 Points. Syrupy apricot and peach flavours, concentrated and rich on the palate with a full, juicy, fleshy finish

Wine Advocate - 91 Points. The palate is well balanced with lemon zest, orange peel and hints of peach all served up with a side order of spice on the finish. Plenty to savour here and the length is impressive

Jancis Robinson - 16.5 Points. Oak-dominant lime nose, quite powerful. Rich and assertive on the palate, it is concentrated and compact, showing power and vibrancy. Oaky yet mineral, pungent and long

Silver Medal - International Wine Challenge - 93 Points. 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Malbec, 19% Petit Verdot, 10% Tannat. Superb single vineyard blend with a silky structure, great balance and structure, an exceptionally rich core provides depth of character and flavour for superb ageing potential

Decanter - 95 Points. There's a gorgeousness to this blood-red Syrah, and its racy, spiced-raspberry, peppery character is intense. Of course the wine has superb richness, but what elevates it above many other California Syrahs is the way the flavours appear to float across the palate, without weight or ponderousness

Wine Spectator - 95 Points. A dense purple wine with loads of crème de cassis, blueberry notes, background forest floor and cedar, this is a strong effort from Batailley and may well usher in a new era for this fifth-growth chateau that is capable of producing great wine. The tannins are sweet and the wine has an opulence and richness

Rhubarb crumble, toffee apple. Persistent fizz with a brown pear and tamarillo skin finish

A classic Prosecco with aromas of white peach, pear and flowers. The palate is fresh, not too dry, and clean as a whistle all the way through to the sparkling finish

Extra dry, fresh and light

The wine has a lovely Pinot Noir richness on the nose, with aromas of baked apples and vanilla. On the palate, it is full, rounded and well balanced, with a lively, persistent finish

Soft and elegant, smooth for easy drinking a great value rose worthy of a gold award

Extremely high quality sparkling wine from this cult producer. Noticeably rich and full-bodied in style, with an opulent character to the fruit and distinctive toastiness on the nose, but with elegance nonetheless

From one of the most celebrated producers of English Wine. This has excellent intensity of fruit combined with a fine mousse and long finish that has flavours of roasted almonds and baked peaches. Excellent!

A classic from this famous house, full of flavour, one the best non-vintages around

A golden wine with good fruit, dry with fine balance and style

Pale in colour with a fine, strong bubble, the nose is of clean green fruit, matched in the mouth with a pleasingly refreshing acidity

Produced from chardonnay and pinot noir this has delicate aromas of redcurrants and cherries, which fill the nose while hints of spice and brioche add depth and complexity with a fine mousse and long finish that has flavours of roasted almonds and baked peaches. Excellent!

Soft rose, light and refreshing with flowery character and hints of summer fruits

Bollinger's stunning vintage wines are highly sought after. Following the house style, this is a richly fruited Champagne with bold yeasty notes, yet with an elegance and finesse that is typical of superior vintage wines

This blend of italian grape varieties is a wonderfully fresh and zesty white wine. Clean & refreshing with a spicy finish

Pale straw yellow with youthful green hues. A nose of citrus fruits and ripe apples, with underlying notes, rounded and buttery fee

Delicate aromas of herbs, hay and stone fruit, lovely, crisp and dry with a creamy richness of texture

Pale yellow in colour, the wine is dry and fresh on the palate with aromas of peaches, apples, citrus and tropical fruits. The finish is fresh and fruity with hints of melon. This is a zingy, lively wine

A full bodied white wine showing melon and ripe pear flavours over a creamy mouthfeel and with a lingering, zesty aftertaste. Elegant aromas of citrus, pear and white flowers, and a crisp, mineral palate ideally suited to seafood

Production of Rías Baixas A delicate yet multi-faceted nose of lemon, crunchy pear, melon and subtle floral notes marries with a palate of remarkable texture and a lengthy, dry, citrus zest finish

Bright greenish-yellow hues and aromas of citrus fruit with a sweet edge, this displays fresh acidity and a flavourful, fruity persistence

Elegant aromas of citrus, pear and white flowers, and a crisp, mineral palate ideally suited to seafood

Famous for its delicious old vines giving added depth and complexity. Great with seafood & refreshingly nice anytime on a warm day

Produced in Chaintre (one of the five villages responsible for Pouilly Fuisse). This is a sensationally rich, fruity and stylish wine with an elegant flavour and chardonnay finish

Apples and pears with sprinkles of white pepper. Fresh, slightly spritzy, pear drop flavours. (Decanter Bronze Award)

Vibrant straw-yellow in colour with notes of ripe lemon coupled with green apple and grapefruit characters . Round and full bodied, this a well balanced wine with a zippy freshness

Placed among the top six from Pouilly Fume. Richly-scented lemony flavours combine with exotic fruits and a gunpowder nose

Nose is precise, pure and mineral, with additional notes of citrus. The palate is classic Chablis: structured, crisp and delicious, with flavours echoing the nose

Fresh pear and almond notes infuse this delicately structured, stylish Pinot Grigio. Rounded, with a refreshing finish

Subtle tropical fruit dominated by ripe yellow peaches and white pear on the nose. Elegant and well balanced structure with loads of tropical fruit on the pallet and a fresh and crisp acidity

A full and fruity wine with subtle grassy aromas, outstanding character and a refreshing finish

Subdued aromas of spring wild flower, hay and orchard fruit float from the glass. The vibrant palate offers lemon zest, sage, dried herb and a hint of saline framed in lively acidity

A well-round and fresh wine with a delicate aroma of sweet honeysuckle, tropical fruits and a subtle hint of herbs

Hints of quince, apricot and almonds with a comforting creamy middle and a bold seamless surround. The 2017 vintage is fresh and vibrant, with a convincing strength and quality finish

This superb expression manages to capture all of Gewurztraminer's exotic character while remaining fresh and elegant. Aromas of rose and orange blossom lead to flavours of lychee, mandarin and gingery spice, all coming together beautifully on the long, clean finish

Delicately fragrant on the nose, with typical Verdejo aromas of grass, citrus and fennel. The palate is crisp yet rounded, with green apple and banana fruit

Great texture and precision, with distinctive greengage and almond notes on the palate. Fresh and dry, this is a particularly lovely Gavi

Light in body yet intensely flavoured, this Grüner Veltliner offers the typical white pepper and crisp green fruit aromas of the variety, allied to a creamy texture

The wine has perfumes of stone, flowers and summery grass with a slightly savoury note on the palate. The touches of Riesling and Nascetta add an extra hint of elegance, giving it a long refreshing finish

Bright stonefruit and Nashi pear aromas herald a vibrantly fruity off-dry palate featuring a rich and supple mouthfeel. A firm backbone of acid leads into very long, zesty finish which complements salmon and other seafood or Asian-spiced cuisine

Award winning Stanley Estates is now recognised as one of Marlborough's premier wine producers, creating fresh, accessible and boundary-pushing cuvées

This Riesling has a charming lightness which makes it hard to resist. It is balanced and refreshing with aromas of fresh apples, yellow plum and pear and a lively, lifted finish

Awarded Italy's Top Vineyard 2012, IWSC 2012 Bronze Medal. A very fruity wine with hints of pear and apple with well-balanced and full rounded flavour. Great has an aperitif as well as with fish and white meat dishes

Produced by Kevin Judd on of Marlborough's pioneer winemakers. A gold medal winner, several times over. Grown in prime vineyard sites in Central Wairau and Southern Valleys, this is a deliciously aromatic, finely balanced wine. If you enjoy Cloudy bay you'll enjoy this wine even more so by the original maker

Vibrant Sauvignon notes of grapefruit and lemon with good weight and a clean crisp finish

A beautifully styles Viognier with delightful aromas of peach combined with jasmine, full of finesse

Pale gold with bouquet of dried pears & apples and a hint of hazelnuts. Good fullness & general balance

Made from 85 years old vines. This wine is slightly wooded. Finesse and the roundness characteristic

The barest hint of wood complements citrus and juicy green notes with clean flavours that offer good freshness and a short crisp finish

Placed among the top six from Pouilly Fume. Richly-scented lemony flavours combine with exotic fruits and a gunpowder nose

Decanter 2018 - Platinum Medal. Toasty, smoky and funky on the nose with mineral dusting and brooding intensity. The palate is salty dry with lazer-beam precision and very funky wild ferment layering of complexity with oak wreathed into the mix with sensitivity. Unique and outstanding wine

Jancis Robinson - 16.5 Points. Syrupy apricot and peach flavours, concentrated and rich on the palate with a full, juicy, fleshy finish

The palate is well balanced with lemon zest, orange peel and hints of peach all served up with a side order of spice on the finish. Plenty to savour here and the length is impressive

Oak-dominant lime nose, quite powerful. Rich and assertive on the palate, it is concentrated and compact, showing power and vibrancy. Oaky yet mineral, pungent and long

Perfumed bouquet with apple blossom, gooseberry and slate-like aromas. The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry, a keen line of acidity, harmonious and poised with a lively nervosité on the finish

Vibrant ruby in colour with aromas of wild raspberry, red cherry and forest fruits

Lots of sunshine gives Pinot Grigio grapes, feint pink or "gris" colour, resulting in a fresh aromatic soft red fruit rosé

The wonderful nose of fresh strawberries and peaches and cream follow onto the palate making this a very delicious and unique blend

Light salmon colour. Superb nose, floral then fruity, purple grapefruit, blackcurrant, bark of orange giving fruity flavours

Softly rosé-coloured; intense and persistent aroma of Mediterranean maquis, with cherry and raspberry notes. A fresh and elegant wine, balanced in the mouth

100% Pinot Noir. Bright, pale pink in colour, with lively notes of strawberries and raspberries on the nose. Full-bodied in the mouth, this wine offers delicate flavours of fruits of the forest and a long, elegant finish with refreshing acidity

Nose of blackcurrant and plums balanced with graphite and toasted coffee flavours. Soft, concentrated palate with red fruit notes and a long aftertaste

"Robert Parker" - The best value for money to be found in the world. It simply explodes from the glass. Fantastic value!

This pure, red-fruit scented Pinot Noir has a lively soft berry aroma, juicy texture, and a seductively silky finish

Winner of the top award from French wine bible "Le guide". They called this wine a "standard-bearer" for the whole appellation. The aromas of blackcurrant, fresh cherries and raspberries are absolutely enchanting. May contain sediment

Heavenly, round and soft with flavours of cherry and hints of plum

A rounded luscious Pinot Noir with a soft full palate and well balanced acidity. Good length of fruit with flavours dominated by red currant and cherries, complemented by hints of plums

An excellent burgundy with small yields giving A small production of 6000 cases per year. Aged in young oak for up to 18 months

This is one of the most popular wines from the region. Most highly rated pinot noir by the critics

The top pinot noir you'll have from this famous producer in Gevrey Chambertin

A beautiful deep and vibrant red, full of clean ripe red plum notes. Easy drinking and well structured, with soft sweet tannins and a pleasant aftertaste

Lovely floral notes of fresh berries and ground black pepper followed by a rush of juicy fruit with a rounded mouthfeel and a refreshing finish

Deep colour, full bodied. Described as combining the body of cabernet sauvignon with soft merlot

Expressive and complex on the nose with flavours of red berries, black cherries, vanilla, butterscotch, red plums, coffee and nuances of strawberries. On the palate the flavours follow through with good structure and silky tannins. A balanced wine with elegance and a lengthy aftertaste

Deep red in colour with cherry, cassis and mocha aromas. These aromas follow onto the palate to complement flavours of sweet plum and spice. With a long, rich finish; this wine is truly a delight

This richly flavoured Rioja is a deep, red colour with a charming bouquet of black fruits and a hint of liquorice

Classic Malbec from Argentina, Sweet and spicy aromas, reminiscent of black pepper. Ripe red fruit on the palate, smooth texture and a harmonious finish

85% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo, 5% Colorino. Bright cherry fruit aromas combine with hints of chocolate and balsamic vinegar. On the palate, the fruit is supported by fine-grain tannins. The finish is savoury with a hint of minerality

Lightly oaked and perfectly balanced, with a silky texture and crisp edge. The nose is cram-packed with mulberries, blackberries and anise

A smooth, deep purple wine with spicy nose, overlaid with a touch of liquorice. Decanter Silver Medal

The nose is fresh and pronounced with excellent fruit concentration. The palate is clean and well balanced, with a core of strawberry fruit combined with subtle vanilla flavours from American oak. The finish is juicy and long

A savoury and plummy wine that is so easy to drink. Silky soft tannins and a hint of chocolate

Buitenverwachting means 'beyond expectation' and this wine does not disappoint, stylish aromas of cassis, plums and pencil lead give way to a complex, structured palate

'Mala Vida' means 'the bad side of the good life' and the playful label depicts a draughts board of sin. The wine is a clear purple red, with intense aromas of red and black fruit and subtle vanilla and coconut from oak ageing

A classic Chianti from the Tuscany region, offering aromas of red berry fruit, with vanilla and floral hints of violets. Flavoursome, medium-bodied palate, great value

Bright ruby red in the glass with intense aromas of red fruits, spices and red flowers. The wine is vibrant, full and intense with a bright red fruit character. Warm, with a silky texture, it is well-balanced with a persistent finish

Ruby red in colour, with purplish-blue highlights. Fragrant fruit with prominent notes of dark cherries are echoed by fresher hints of pepper and aromatic herbs, typical of Corvina and its genetic cousin Corvinone, the historic varietals of this appellation

2012 Bronze Medal Decanter, Silver Medal OWSC 2012 UK. Soft and velvety wine. Intense bouquet of berry fruits, especially raspberries. A great match with white and red meats

Blackberry, spice and liquorice nuances combine to produce a complex, fruit-dominant wine. The wine is deliberately released at a very youthful age to maximize the beautiful perfume and fruit freshness

Expressive and perfumed Syrah, with notes of succulent black cherry, toast, meat and violets. The tannins are silky and in perfect balance with the fresh acidity. The finish is long and harmonious

A deep ruby red in colour, with lifted perfumes of dark fruits, plums and cherries and a hint of mocha. This wine has soft, ripe tannins and a delicious chocolate-cherry finish

This wine jumps out of the glass displaying exotic red and black fruits with a mouth filling texture. The Curator is sophisticated yet unpretentious

This wine is drinking beautifully, with initial flavours of rich, ripe plums and dark chocolate, followed by vanilla and spice

Deep purple in colour. Ripe fruit aromas of strawberries and cherries are nicely complemented with spicy notes and menthol aromas. On the palate, this wine displays extraordinary balance, freshness and soft tannins

Made from old bush trained vines, is ripe spicy with a lovely raspberry aroma. Good depth of savoury fruit on the palate

Elegant strawberry and blackcurrant fruit has been given the merest hint of vanilla and spice from a short spell in oak. Smooth and powerful on the palate, with an elegantly appetising finish

A big, full flavoured wine full of chunky black cherry fruit and oaky vanilla flavours, smooth and satisfying. On the opposite slopes of Chateauneuf du Pape

Delicious velvety Rioja which, after five years maturing, is showing its sophisticated savoury side as well as rich berry fruit and subtle oak influence

Awarded Italy's Top Vineyard. Awarded Italy's Top Vineyard 2012. We recently visited this wonderful vineyard and brought back what think is an exceptionally good red. Intense ruby red color with garnet tones, and a vinous bouquet with notes of violets. Dry, full, slightly tannic & long lasting. Exceptional!

Awarded "Coup de Coeur" there is not much more to be said about this big and complex wine that combines truffle with a nose of vanilla & toast

Superb single vineyard blend with a silky structure, great balance and structure, an exceptionally rich core provides depth of character and flavour for superb ageing potential (Download the app of this fabulous winery and place your mobile in front of the bottle and look & listen to their story)

A real classic from this famous produce

Made from 50 year old vines. Aged in new oak barrels. This wine is as sweet as velvet, robust with a beautiful structure. Parker marked this great wine as one of his most favourite. Once tried you'll want more!

Deep and intense on the nose with perfumes of dried cherries and blueberries. A palate of ripe tannins and spiced, concentrated savoury cherry with a touch of wood smoke which completes a long finish

Certainly among the very best Bodegas of the Rioja Alta region producing traditional Riojas of much character and class. Marked wood aged character that balances harmoniously with its rich concentration of red fruit flavors. A real treat for any Rioja fan!

Intense, brooding masterpieces redolent of liquorice. A fistful of herbs and deep, deep plumy flavours

Full bodied, ripe blackcurrant fruit & elegant. Best chateaux in the Medoc, majority Cabernet sauvignon & matured in oak for 18 months

Decanter - 95 Points. There's a gorgeousness to this blood-red Syrah, and its racy, spiced-raspberry, peppery character is intense. Of course the wine has superb richness, but what elevates it above many other California Syrahs is the way the flavours appear to float across the palate, without weight or ponderousness

Made from 65% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot, 5% cabernet franc. Elegant and powerful with silky tannins on the finish

Decanter Bronze Award. The result of careful ageing is a Barolo Riserva of real class, full of spicy, gamey flavours, a firm, grippy mouth-feel, and an extremely long, complex finish

2012 - Gold Medal IWSC UK, Decanter Silver Medal, Awarded top Vineyard in Italy. We recently visited this wonderful producer. 24 months extra in American Oak barriques followed by 6 months in the bottles ageing on top of three years in local oak vats. Deliciously mature and powerful Barolo offering raisin and plum fruit with tar and Italian herbs on the nose A long lasting wine with great structure only produced from the best Harvests. Highly recommended

Wine Spectator - 95/100. A dense purple wine with loads of crème de cassis, blueberry notes, background forest floor and cedar, this is a strong effort from Batailley and may well usher in a new era for this fifth-growth chateau that is capable of producing great wine. The tannins are sweet and the wine has an opulence and richness

Wine Spectator - 92/100. 2007 is such a good vintage with distinct aromas of black cherry, earth (almost peat) and pepper

Wine Spectator 98/100, Decanter Top 100 in World

Parker 96/100

Parker 97/100

Parker 97/100

93 points 2014 by Wine Spectator. A mouthful of red fruit; cherries, wild berries and fresh plum greet you upon tasting this year's harmonious blend of Shiraz and Cabernet. Silky tannins give this enjoyable wine phenomenal length

Parker 95/100 – Decanter No.2 in the world. This remarkable blockbuster shiraz, superbly concentrated nose of liquorice, plum, raisin & raspberry fruit, bursting with spice, blueberry and espresso flavours intermixed with toasty oak and vanilla. A remarkable wine

100% syrah 14% alc. Englebrecht & Els family vineyards Stellenbosch, South Africa

Voted Best Emerging Winery 2006 - Wine Magazine (SA). 5 variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 62%, Merlot 24%, Petit Verdot 6%, Malbec 4%' Cabernet Franc 4%

Full-bodied, fabulously concentrated and intense, with a sweet inner-core of fruit

Decanter Gold Medal Award. Lusciously sweet, yet still bright, fresh and complex, with aromas and flavours of dried apricots, orange peel and honey. Chenin blanc viognier & crouchoen grapes were dried on straw to concentrate their natural sugar and flavour and then fermented and matured in aged casks

Rose and lychee aromas arise from this black muscat grape. The resulting wine is intriguingly sweet & juicy, yet well-balanced. alc 15%

This classical 2014 vintage Constantia dessert wine offers ripe apricot, melon,fynbos and apple like characters. The initial sensation is sweet, but due to crisp natural acids the wine has a firm and full finish. Wow!

Luscious pear and stone fruit with a hint of beeswax and a long lingering honey and lemon zest finish. An enticing bouquet of soft dried apricot dipped in honey and underlying notes of orange blossom

Smooth honey and botrytis aroma, 30s lasting in the mouth and beautifully sticking on the tongue