Mixed Dozen - Case of 12

Vintage: 2013

A smooth and meaty red from the southern Rhone in France.

About this bottle: Full of spicy, ripe edgerow fruit this unoaked wine has been created exclusively for us using a classic blend of 80% Grenache with 20% Syrah.

Vintage: 2016

This rich, spicy red comes from Puglia in the far south east of Itlay. The Mediterranean sun provides vibrant plum and chocolate flavours.

About this bottle: Winemaker Filippo Baccalar uses 20 year old vines to make this wine but leaves it un-oaked to allow the juicy fruit to shine through. To preserve quality, this wine has been minimally treated and may throw a harmless sediment, which will not impair quality.

Vintage: 2018

A dry white with honeyed aromas of pomelo and fresh Sicilian lemon, followed by a satin smooth creaminess on the palate with a dash of spice to finish.

About this bottle: Full of Sicilian sunshine, this gorgeous wine sums up the stylish Grillo grape.

Vintage: 2013

This unoaked Tempranillo offers ripe raspberry and plum aromas over notes of liquorice and cinnamon. In the mouth it is silky smooth with a good complexity of fruit and truffle-like flavours balanced by a fresh acidity.

About this bottle: Campo Lagazza’s estate lies in the heart of The Lerín Valley in Spain’s Navarra region, an area once powerful enough to count much of Southwest France, including Bordeaux, as part of its territory. Winemaking here is well established, dating back to Roman times. Today, winemaker Pilar Calvo uses more modern techniques to craft the estate’s wines, sourcing high quality Tempranillo from vines growing in crumbly chalk/clay soils where the fruit ripens perfectly. Pilar left this wine unoaked to emphasise the purity of the fruit and the complexity of the this exceptional terroir.

Vintage: 2013

Deep crimson in colour with a smoky bouquet of wild berries, sweet plums and hints of black pepper. The juicy, medium-bodied palate offers plenty of seductive fruit notes over the voluptuously smooth, gently spicy palate.

About this bottle: Traditionally known for its Bordeaux-style blends of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, South Africa’s Western Cape is today a highly diverse region where Shiraz is much prized for the robust reds it produces. Winemaker Hans Louw sourced the grapes for this wine from sun-kissed vineyards overlooking the South Atlantic Ocean, where the grapes are cooled by the sea breezes as they ripened. Ater fermentation, Hans matured some of the wine in seasoned French oak barrels, softening the intensity of the fruit and adding a softer, spicy warmth.

Vintage: 2014

A bright ruby-red Malbec blend with powerful aromas of sweet plums and black cherries over notes of earthy truffle and milk chocolate. The rich, medium-bodied palate is silky smooth and offers fruity depths and a long, balanced finish.

About this bottle: The Central Valley in Chile is the heart of the country’s wine production, a large region lying in a plateau between the majestic Andes mountains and the cooling Pacific Ocean The area is a viticultural paradise, naturally perfect for the cultivation of vines. This red was made by experienced winemaker Nicolas Bizzarri, who has previously worked in Australia and California before settling in Chile. He blended Malbec with a little Cabernet Sauvignon and Alicante Bouchet to create a wine that is characteristically Malbec, but with added complexity and depth enhanced by a short maturation in French and American oak barrels.

Vintage: 2013

An inviting full-bodied Portuguese red full of cherry, blackberry and strawberry aromas over hints of baking spices and mint. In the mouth it is soft and appealing with an easy-going fruitiness, gentle tannins and a refreshing tang.

About this bottle: The west-facing slopes of Quinta de Pancas in the hills above Lisbon enjoy a beautiful position angled towards the Atlantic coast. The special microclimate here balances the abundant sunshine with cool sea breezes and enough humidity to create an ideal environment for vines to grow. Winemaker Frederico Villar Gomes sourced high quality fruit for this wine, blending local varieties with Cabernet Sauvignon to create a rounded and fruity blend with good complexity and structure. Frederico left the wine unoaked to enhance its fruitiness and easy-going nature.

Vintage: 2013

A fresh young dry Portuguese white with a golden tint and fruity aromas of lemons, greengages with a hint of dried garden herbs. In the mouth it offers a refreshing burst of aromatic fruit and a crisp, clean finish.

About this bottle: The Alentejo region in eastern Portugal is a vast rural landscape of sun-kissed plains coloured with cork and olive trees. This is where the country’s wine revolution first took hold, sweeping modern vinification techniques in from central Spain. With its hot and dry summers, the Borba sub-region is a haven for vines and produces grapes with excellent ripeness. Winemaker Frederico Villar Gomes took full advantage of this, blending three local varieties – Antão Vaz, Roupeiro and Arinto – to create a crisp and vivaciously fruity white with lovely herbal characteristics and bags of sunny southern charm.

Vintage: 2014

A fresh and balanced dry white with aromas of citrus blossom, ripe stone fruits and a hint of autumnal smoke. In the mouth it balances a lovely crisp lemony tang with elegant peach and honeysuckle notes.

About this bottle: A fresh and balanced dry white with aromas of citrus blossom, ripe stone fruits and a hint of autumnal smoke. In the mouth it balances a lovely crisp lemony tang with elegant peach and honeysuckle notes.

Vintage: 2013

A fresh young dry Portuguese white with a golden tint and fruity aromas of lemons, greengages with a hint of dried garden herbs. In the mouth it offers a refreshing burst of aromatic fruit and a crisp, clean finish.

About this bottle: The Alentejo region in eastern Portugal is a vast rural landscape of sun-kissed plains coloured with cork and olive trees. This is where the country’s wine revolution first took hold, sweeping modern vinification techniques in from central Spain. With its hot and dry summers, the Borba sub-region is a haven for vines and produces grapes with excellent ripeness. Winemaker Frederico Villar Gomes took full advantage of this, blending three local varieties - Antão Vaz, Roupeiro and Arinto – to create a crisp and vivaciously fruity white with lovely herbal characteristics