2020 Wine and Port Vintage

Ginestra Casa Mate, Barolo
95 Points- James Suckling
94 Points- Wine Advocate

Elio Grasso, 2020 Barolo “Ginestra Casa Maté”

One of Barolo’s truly iconic single-vineyard wines, Ginestra Casa Maté is the flagship expression of Elio Grasso and a benchmark for the Monforte d’Alba commune.

The 2020 vintage opens with an intense yet refined bouquet of ripe red cherry, wild strawberry and blackcurrant, interwoven with classic Nebbiolo notes of rose petal, liquorice, tar and sweet spice. On the palate, the wine is powerful and layered, showing impressive concentration of crimson fruit, dried herbs and earthy minerality, supported by vibrant acidity. Firm, finely etched tannins provide structure and grip, driving through to a long, savoury and complex finish with remarkable persistence. …
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Price: £79.50
Stock: 23 in Stock

Vintage Port
Bicentenary Edition

Graham’s 2020 Vintage Port – Bicentenary Edition


Graham’s 2020 Vintage Port is drawn from high altitude and north-west facing vines across three of Graham’s four estates – Quinta dos Malvedos (55%), Quinta da Vila Velha (25%), & Quinta do Tua (20%).

This Vintage Port is a unique blend of co-fermented Touriga Nacional & Touriga Franca | co-fermented Sousão & Touriga Nacional (from the prized Stone Terraces at Malvedos) | Old mixed vines (field blend) | Alicante Bouschet.

The result is an extraordinarily opulent, intense, and fresh Vintage Port. While it has the classic Graham’s hallmarks, the wine is marked by a unique aromatic complexity and beautifully layered fruit. …
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 23 in Stock

Pinot Noir - L'Artiste, Pfalz
97 Points - Pinot Noir of the year

The 2020 HE Dausch Pinot Noir L’Artiste is one of the standout modern German Pinots, crafted in the Pfalz by a producer whose wines have rapidly gained a cult following. The 2020 vintage is particularly celebrated for its precision, purity and fine structure, showcasing a style that leans strongly towards top-tier, Burgundy-inspired elegance. Production is extremely limited, adding rarity and desirability to what is already a sought-after cuvée.

In the glass, the wine shows a beautiful light cherry-red colour with bright ruby highlights. The aromatics are immediately expressive, delivering layers of morello cherry, redcurrant and soft floral hints. …
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Price: £249.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Barbaresco

The 2020 Barbaresco by Massolino is a remarkable expression of Nebbiolo, offering elegance and complexity while staying true to the region’s heritage. This vintage balances youthful vibrancy with the promise of graceful aging, making it a standout choice for enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Tasting Notes:

Appearance:
A brilliant garnet red with ruby reflections, showcasing the hallmark clarity of Nebbiolo wines.

Aroma:
The bouquet is captivating, with an intricate interplay of floral notes such as rose petals and violets, alongside red cherries, wild berries, and subtle hints of tobacco, leather, and sweet spices. …
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Price: £39.95
Stock: 14 in Stock

Barolo
94 Points- James Suckling

The Massolino Barolo from the 2020 harvest is a fine red wine from the Piedmont region of Italy, crafted entirely from Nebbiolo grapes, renowned for its elegance and complexity. It has potential for both immediate enjoyment and aging.

Tasting Notes:
The wine presents a bright ruby-garnet hue. Its bouquet is a harmonious blend of floral aromas—such as roses and violets—complemented by raspberries and strawberries, along with hints of nutmeg, leather, and licorice, set against a balsamic and mineral backdrop. On the palate, it is full-bodied and well-structured, with fine, silky tannins and a balanced acidity that promises excellent aging potential. …
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Price: £39.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Barolo, "Margheria"
95 Points- Kerin O'Keefe

The Massolino Barolo 2020 Margheria is a notable wine from the Massolino winery, which is based in the heart of the Barolo region in Piedmont, Italy. This Barolo comes from the Margheria vineyard, which is known for its excellent exposure and unique terroir, contributing to the wine's distinct character.

Tasting Notes:
the 2020 vintage is a structured wine with aromas of red fruit, rose scents, and hints of spices. Barolo wines, especially from the Margheria cru, often have good acidity, fine tannins, and a long aging potential. The 2020 vintage is quite youthful, but it shows great promise for aging, with the tannins likely to soften and develop more complexity over time. …
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Price: £82.50
Stock: 19 in Stock

Barolo, "Parafada"
96 Points- James Suckling

The perfect Barolo for long ageing. This wine perfectly embodies the spirit and terroir of Serralunga. Its grapes come from Parafada, the oldest Massolino vineyard, planted with vines that are about sixty years old. The site is renowned for its calcareous marl soils and optimal south-facing exposure, which contribute to the wine's depth and complexity.

Tasting Notes:
Deep garnet red with bright hues. Intense and complex aromas, featuring red fruit notes intertwined with floral and spicy nuances. Robust and rich mouthfeel, reflecting the intricate terroir of Serralunga d'Alba. The wine is structured with well-integrated tannins and a harmonious balance between fruit, herbs, and earthy elements. …
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Price: £79.50
Stock: 21 in Stock

Barolo, "Parussi"
96 Points- Kerin O'Keefe

To Produce Barolo Parussi, Massolino left the confines of Serralunga, choosing a vineyard in Castiglione Falletto. Massolino’s share of Parussi is at the top of the hill, with a south-east/south-west exposition, and an average vine age of 40 years. The Parussi forms a beautiful counterpoint to its renowned Serralunga expressions.

Tasting Notes:
Deep, red plum, bright cherry and accents of violet and blueberry create an enchanting, lifted feeling. The texture is ultra-graceful, promising a brilliant future. Drink 2025 – 2040+.

Serving & Food Pairing:
It is best to decant and serve it at temperatures between 18-20°C. …
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Price: £95.00
Stock: 22 in Stock

Margaux, The second wine of Chateau Margaux
Magnum (1.5L)

The 2020 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux is the second wine of the prestigious Château Margaux, located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. Pavillon Rouge is made with the same care and attention to detail as the estate's first wine but is often more approachable in its youth, offering a glimpse of Château Margaux's elegance and complexity at a more accessible price.

Tasting Notes:The 2020 Pavillon Rouge is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Nose: is expressive with vibrant aromas of ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, and dark cherry, complemented by floral notes of violets, along with hints of cedar, tobacco, and a touch of graphite. …
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Price: £345.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Chryseia
96 Points- Wine Enthusiast

This wine, whose name means "golden" in ancient Greek – as does the name of the river in Portuguese – has remained true to its own style. Elegance and balance predominate and it has depth without heaviness, and body without sharpness.

Chryseia is the finest expression of the Douro Valley terroir. Made with great care and attention to detail at the winery at Quinta de Roriz, Chryseia represents two families' commitment to producing the most elegant wine from two hallmark Douro grapes: Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca.

Chryseia 2020 was produced from a rigorous selection of grapes from Quinta de Roriz and Quinta da Perdiz, both owned by Prats & Symington. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 6 in Stock

Florao
Alentejo Red Wine

Lying on the slopes of the São Mamede Range at an altitude of 500 metres in the Alentejo sub-region of Portalegre, the property benefits from cooler and wetter conditions than the hot Alentejo plain. The Fonte Souto wines express the freshness and elegance provided by the altitude, as well as the structure and complexity from the estate’s extensive collection of mature, low-yielding vines.

The Fonte Souto Estate red wine embodies all the strengths of the property’s unique terroir: the freshness and balance afforded by the altitude; the concentration, which derives from mature, low-yielding vines, and the complexity and structure provided by the judicious combination of grape varieties. …
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Price: £16.95
Stock: 4 in Stock

Vintage Port
Includes Free Gift Box With Accessories
***92 Points-(MS) Wine Advocate***

The 2020 Vintage marks the tenth consecutive Vintage Port release from Quinta do Noval, in line with their long-held belief that the quality of the vintage, not the market, should be the only determining factor in whether a Vintage Port is made. In the case of 2020, Christian Seely describes these wines as “exceptional”, with a hot and dry summer resulting in an unusually early harvest and higher residual sugars. The wines display an “unusually powerful and rich style but nevertheless retain the purity and freshness of Pinhao valley fruit that are typical of Noval wines”.

Quinta do Noval Vintage Port is characterised by its purity of fruit and a fine, …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 32 in Stock

Vintage Port
Quinta de Ervamoira
Presented in Original Gift Box
***95 Points- GOLD- Decanter 2023***

Ramos Pinto is delighted to announce the release of the 2020 Quinta de Ervamoira Vintage Port. Production was extremely limited with only 9,200 bottles produced.

Quinta de Ervamoira Vintage Port is produced only in exceptional years from the best plots of Quinta de Ervamoira, located in the Douro Superior. The total area of the quinta is 234 ha with 178 ha under vine and an average age of 30 years. Ervamoira lies in a rocky area on the banks of the river Côa, where the weather is hot and dry, adding density and body to the wines, resulting in full-bodied and highly concentrated wines. The altitude, ranging from between 110 to 340 metres, ensures balance and preserves freshness. …
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Price: £77.95
Stock: 24 in Stock

Vintage Port
Quinta de Ervamoira
***95 Points- GOLD- Decanter 2023***

Ramos Pinto is delighted to announce the release of the 2020 Quinta de Ervamoira Vintage Port. Production was extremely limited with only 9,200 bottles produced.

Quinta de Ervamoira Vintage Port is produced only in exceptional years from the best plots of Quinta de Ervamoira, located in the Douro Superior. The total area of the quinta is 234 ha with 178 ha under vine and an average age of 30 years. Ervamoira lies in a rocky area on the banks of the river Côa, where the weather is hot and dry, adding density and body to the wines, resulting in full-bodied and highly concentrated wines. The altitude, ranging from between 110 to 340 metres, ensures balance and preserves freshness. …
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Price: £74.95
Stock: 5 in Stock

Late Bottled Vintage Port

Sandeman's Late Bottled Vintages are renowned for their quality and depth of character and have won numerous awards. This Port has been specially selected for a roundness of flavours. Deep ruby colour, almost opaque. Aroma of good intensity and complexity, slightly floral, with notes of bright red fruits, spices, curry, pepper, and some cocoa and chocolate, the result of good maturation and stoniness. It has good volume in the mouth, high-quality, well-polished tannins, well-integrated acidity, and notes of spices, pepper and curry. The finish is long-lasting.

Drink now, it's perfect with chocolate desserts, creamy cheeses or red fruit tarts. …
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Price: £23.95
Stock: 6 in Stock

Barolo - Castiglione
93 Points- Wine Advocate

The “Castiglione” Barolo is Vietti's take on Barolo classico. The grapes
are sourced from various small vineyards across the Barolo region, with vines aged between 10 and 43 years planted in clay-limestone soils. Each vineyard is vinified separately to highlight its unique terroir characteristics.

Tasting Notes:
Deep ruby with garnet reflections. The nose is explosive, opulent, seductive and striking. Notes of plum, red, ripe black and sour cherries, blackberry, rose petal, and tobacco emerge. On the palate, the flavour is rich and opulent, with notes of dar fruit, alpine herbs, cola and smoky tar. …
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Price: £62.50
Stock: 53 in Stock

Barolo- Brunate
95 Points- Wine Advocate

The 2020 Vietti Barolo Brunate is a prestigious red wine from one of the most renowned producers in the Barolo region of Piedmont, Italy. Vietti is known for crafting wines that reflect the unique terroirs of the region. Like many Barolos, the 2020 Vietti Barolo Brunate has significant aging potential. It can be enjoyed now with decanting, but it will continue to evolve and improve over the next 10 to 20 years, gaining even more complexity.

Tasting Notes:
The 2020 Vietti Barolo Brunate is deep garnet red with a rich, complex nose of dark fruits, rose petals, tobacco, and earthiness. …
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Barolo - Brunate
150cl Bottle in Wooden Case
95 Points- Wine Advocate

The 2020 Vietti Barolo Brunate is a prestigious red wine from one of the most renowned producers in the Barolo region of Piedmont, Italy. Vietti is known for crafting wines that reflect the unique terroirs of the region. Like many Barolos, the 2020 Vietti Barolo Brunate has significant aging potential. It can be enjoyed now with decanting, but it will continue to evolve and improve over the next 10 to 20 years, gaining even more complexity.

Tasting Notes:
The 2020 Vietti Barolo Brunate is deep garnet red with a rich, complex nose of dark fruits, rose petals, tobacco, and earthiness. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Barolo - Cerequio
97 Points- James Suckling
Was £249
Special Offer £199
Offer ends Friday the 3rd of April

An exceptional Barolo from Vietti, showcasing the elegance and power that this producer is known for. Cerequio is a prestigious vineyard located in the commune of La Morra, well-regarded for producing wines that balance finesse with structure. This Barolo has significant aging potential, allowing it to evolve and develop more complexity over the next 10 to 20 years.

Tasting Notes:
A brilliant garnet colour. The nose is elegant, offering aromas of cherry and raspberry, combined with floral notes of rose and violet, as well as earthy and spicy undertones. There's also a touch of tobacco and a hint of licorice. …
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Price: £199.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Barolo - Cerequio
150cl Bottle
97 Points- James Suckling
Was £499
Special Offer £399
Offer ends Friday the 3rd of April

Cerequio is a prestigious vineyard located in the commune of La Morra, well-regarded for producing wines that balance finesse with structure. The 2020 Vietti Barolo Cerequio is another exceptional offering from Vietti, showcasing the elegance and power that this producer is known for. This Barolo has significant aging potential, allowing it to evolve and develop more complexity over the next 10 to 20 years.

Tasting Notes:
A brilliant garnet colour. The nose is elegant, offering aromas of cherry and raspberry, combined with floral notes of rose and violet, as well as earthy and spicy undertones. …
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Price: £399.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Barolo - Lazzarito
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Vietti wines are known for their elegance, complexity, and aging potential. Vietti's Barolo "Lazzarito" is a fine red wine crafted entirely from Nebbiolo grapes, sourced from the esteemed Lazzarito vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba, within Italy's Piedmont region. This vineyard is notable for its amphitheater-like shape, south-western exposure, and soils rich in limestone and clay, contributing to the wine's robust character.

Tasting Notes:
In the glass, the Barolo "Lazzarito" presents an intense ruby-red colour with garnet hues. The nose offers alluring and profound aromas, including notes of hay, cut grass, tobacco, white pepper, and wild mint. …
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Price: £249.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Barolo "Monvigliero"
99 Points- James Suckling

The 2020 Vietti Barolo Monvigliero is an especially fine wine from the renowned Monvigliero vineyard in Verduno, a prized cru within the Barolo region. This vintage is notable for its delicate and nuanced profile, achieved through the use of 60% whole-cluster fermentation and aging for 24 months in large oak casks.

Tasting Notes:
The wine presents a pale ruby hue and offers an aromatic bouquet of crushed raspberries, wild strawberries, rose petals, and violets. On the palate, it reveals layers of red currants, pomegranate, and subtle sweet spices, supported by silky tannins and bright acidity, culminating in a harmonious and elegant finish. …
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Price: £249.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Barolo"Ravera"
94 Points- Vinous (Antonio Galloni)

The Vietti Barolo Ravera from the excellent 2020 vintage is a unique expression of Nebbiolo from the renowned Ravera vineyard in Novello, Piedmont. This vineyard, situated at approximately 400 meters above sea level, boasts limestone and clay-rich soils, with some vines dating back to 1935.

Tasting Notes:
The wine presents a deep garnet-red hue. The nose reveals complex floral notes, red fruit, chalk, and white pepper. On the palate, it is fine, with hints of ripe red berries, taut and compact tannins, and vibrant acidity, leading to a refined and everlasting finish.

Serving & Food Pairing:
For optimal enjoyment, it's recommended to decant the wine a few hours before serving. …
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Price: £249.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Vintage Port
Warre’s 2020 Vinhas Velhas – 350 Anniversary Edition
100 Points DECANTER

Warre’s 2020 Vinhas Velhas Vintage Port – 350 Anniversary Edition

Warre’s 2020 Vinhas Velhas 350th Anniversary Edition Vintage Port is made from the magnificent old vines at two of Warre’s estates, made exclusively from deep-rooted, horse-ploughed, 80 to 100-year-old mixed vines – for the first time in Warre’s long history. These old mixed vines produced an average yield of just 310g per vine – meaning three vines were needed to produce one bottle of this Vintage Port, when typically, it requires just one vine. The wine is intensely fruit-driven with unparalleled concentration and elegance that belies the conditions of the year. …
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Price: £185.00
Stock: 17 in Stock