2019 Mas Collet, Celler Capcanes, DO Montsant

This has a medium deep red colour with flecks of violet and ripe cherry flavours and blueberries on the nose. Smooth well integrated oaky, toasty aromas. Medium bodied, fruit driven, fine ripe sweetness with good acidity which is perfectly balanced with the round ripe tannins culminating in a long ripe fruit driven finish.

2017 Oak Ridge Winery, 'Maggio', Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, California

Zinfandel 79%, Merlot 10%, Other Varieties 8%, Cabernet Sauvignon 3%
This traditional Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel is deep and rich, showing ripe black fruit flavours with subtle jam and chocolate overtones, typical of these family grown vineyards. Gentle on the palate with a subtle, smoky finish.

2020 Vermell, Celler Del Roure, DO Valencia

A rich and fruity style of wine with big red berry flavours, subtle spice, mouth watering acidity, smooth tannins and a long lasting finish. There are lots of dragonflies around the vineyard, hence the label!

2019 St Nicolas de Bourgueil "Les Martinieres" Domaine Bougrier

St Nicolas de Bourgueil is situated to the west of Tours in the Loire. La Martinière is 100% Cabernet Franc, the variety that Cabernet Sauvignon was derived from. Bursting with redcurrants, cranberries and a dash of crushed pepper and perhaps violet on the finish.

2020 Clos Troteligotte 'K-nom', Cahors

Intense aromas of blackcurrant, menthol nuances and wonderful mineral notes. Concentrated black fruits persist on the full bodied palate, with good balance through to a textured finish.

2016 Quinta da Mariposa Tinto, Dao

2019 Dolomite Cabernet Franc, Raats, Stellenbosch

Bags of smoky blackberries, dark cherries and hints of leather on the nose in Raats Dolomite Cabernet Franc. This draws you in to savour the succulent, spicy black fruit flavours coupled with good structure and length; very moreish, fresh and full-bodied at the same time!

This is a terrific example of Cabernet Franc with a small addition of Malbec. The result is a like a succulent Loire, or even a light Bordeaux, that is stylish, rich but elegant and above all approachable, with a nice balance of fruit, integrated tannins and a velvet, smooth finish.

2017 Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Ondarre, Spain

Leather, vanilla and spice of traditionally made Rioja enveloped in a smooth and textured palate. Balanced, with ripe, wild strawberries and integrated tannins through to a long, lingering finish.

2012 Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Urbina

Hand-picked 95% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano and Mazuelo from 30+ year old vines. The wine spends 12 months in American oak casks and a minimum of 6 months in bottle before release.

Pretty ruby colour with garnet hues, intense, with strawberry vanilla notes from the American oak. Elegant and graceful the palate has a smooth, velvety texture of red berries, nuts and spice flavours with gentle tannins in the background. Classically proportioned and deliciously mouthwatering.

2016 Ch Saint Nicolas, Cuvée des Ducs, Fronsac

Deep colour with a lovely rich nose that captures both the energy of the vintage and the ripe generous flavours of this excellent year. The palate is equally fruit laden with dark berry and soft textured fruit supported by the powerful but ripe tannins that we associate with Fronsac. Best decanted for 30 to 40 minutes and then enjoy with a suitably hearty meal. Delicious characterful wine. Aidan Bell, June 2020

2020 Valpolicella 'Rio Albo', Ca' Rugate

Concentrated aromas of red fruits, ripe blackberry and deep cherry flavours, with floral notes and a hint of spice. Supple on the palate with a velvety texture.

2017 Barbera d'Asti Blina DOCG, Agostino Pavia, Piedmont