-
Five Geese Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009
£58.45Add to cartThe stunning beauty of Sue Trott’s Five Geese estate can be appreciated from this short video.
APPEARANCE
A deep, ruby red colour in the glass.
NOSE
Ripe berry and mocha coffee oak aromas and a delicate whiff of mint.
PALATE
Sweet red and black fruits enhanced by the gentle use of Vanillian French oak. Soft cocoa and fine velvety tannins deliver a lingering, moreish finish.
Plucked from the vine in a dry, but not excessively hot vintage, carefully tended by Mike Farmilo and his team, the wine was put through a complex barrelling with new French, and used American oak barriques for a period of 20 months. The result is a wine with excellent cellaring potential, rewarding the patient Cabernet enthusiast.
James Halliday extract, ““the impact of the distinctly cooler Blewitt Springs area is immediately obvious, with fine spicy notes running through the black cherry and chocolate fruit”.
-
Krohn Ruby Port NV 375mL (Half Bottle)
£6.99Add to cartTraditional grape varieties are sourced from Krohn’s own vineyards, and supplemented by fruit from neighbouring farms working in partnership with Krohn. Here old vines are planted in schistous soils. Fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel vats, which is interrupted by the addition of grape spirit to preserve a certain degree of natural sweetness. This wine is a blend of different grapes, vineyards and vintages. Maturation – aged for 2 to 3 years in large, old oak barrels.
Krohn’s ‘entry level’ is in a different category to most Ruby Ports – mature and versatile with a deep red colour and a concentration of fresh, plummy fruit aromas plus hints of spice. The palate has plenty of lively cherry and curranty black fruit – rich and full with a soft finish.
Serve after a meal as a digestif with hard cheeses, chestnuts, cashews and hazelnuts. Works as a perfect accompaniment to berries, summer pudding and chocolate too!
Looking for a bigger bottle? Find the full size here
-
Krohn Ruby Port NV
£11.99Add to cartTraditional grape varieties are sourced from Krohn’s own vineyards, and supplemented by fruit from neighbouring farms working in partnership with Krohn. Here old vines are planted in schistous soils. Fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel vats, which is interrupted by the addition of grape spirit to preserve a certain degree of natural sweetness. This wine is a blend of different grapes, vineyards and vintages. Maturation – aged for 2 to 3 years in large, old oak barrels.
Krohn’s ‘entry level’ is in a different category to most Ruby Ports – mature and versatile with a deep red colour and a concentration of fresh, plummy fruit aromas plus hints of spice. The palate has plenty of lively cherry and curranty black fruit – rich and full with a soft finish.
Serve after a meal as a digestif with hard cheeses, chestnuts, cashews and hazelnuts. Works as a perfect accompaniment to berries, summer pudding and chocolate too!
Looking for a smaller bottle? Find the half size here
-
out of stock
Smalltown Vineyards ‘Three Monkeys’ Grenache Shiraz Mataro, Barossa Valley 2017
£11.50Out Of StockThe grapes are grown from various vineyards in the Barossa with an emphasis on the Western Ridge region. Several different parcels are used: bright and juicy wild yeast Grenache (partly whole bunch) along with parts aged in old and new oak. Bottled after 11 months in oak, it’s deliberately made to be enjoyed young; lots of black cherry fruit, spice and crunchy tannins.
A sensuous blend of Barossa classic. Warm plum and raspberry fruit on the nose with hints of rocky earth, spice and violets. Lovely and ripe, medium to full bodied with juicy plum and raspberry on the palate also, with black cherry, spice and a lick of creamy oak. It’s a generous juicy mouthful with bags of fruit and spice, a hint of tea, good acidity too, keeping it vibrant. It’s texture and minerality make it a crunchy accompaniment to the most epicurean barbie.
Great with roast beef or lamb, as well as grilled meats and BBQs.
-
Alberca Reserva Pinot Noir, Chile 2018
£10.15Add to cartComing from a single block of fruit in the Casablanca Valley, the Pinot Noir grapes benefit from alluvial soils, a long ripening season and optimum diurnal temperature variation (warm days cold nights.
Due to its proximity to the cooling influences of the Pacific Ocean it is ideal for the production of exquisite Pinot Noir. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a low fermentation temperatures is used to avoid hard extraction. There grapes are fragile so there is lots of gentle pumping over help to avoid bad tannins.
Vibrant raspberry and red cherry fruit lifts effortlessly out of the glass. The palate is rich with raspberry and red berry fruit. The wine has a supple finish and displays classic Casablanca charm. The wine is aged for 3 months in French oak.
Goose and duck (and dare we say turkey) immediately spring to mind…
-
out of stock
Walter Bressia Sylvestra Malbec 2019
£14.15Out Of StockImpeccably proper old vine Malbec from the brilliant Bressias.
From the Bodega of Walter Bressia, they seek a much brighter fruit expression. Very largely unoaked, this is 25 year old vine Malbec from the Agrelo district of Mendoza, 940 metres above sea level (altitude is such a positive feature in wine growing to lock in acidity and retain flavour).
The wine is hugely aromatic with violet notes. The violet characters follow through to a fine, cedary palate with bags of soft bramble and red cherry fruit.
A big, juicy steak is the perfect partner here!
-
Alpha Box & Dice ‘Enigma” Barbera, McLaren Vale 2018
£19.50Add to cartRiddle me this… What is the beginning of eternity, the end of time and space, the beginning of every end and the end of every race? It’s “E” of course.
The AB&D Enigma is a puzzle well worth solving, as a puzzle has many sides, only some visible at first, but the deeper you dig the more is revealed. Barbera is the grape variety here – thought to have originated in the hills of Piemonte, Italy, it’s high in natural acidity, low in tannin, tricky in the vineyard, tricky in the winery, but by the beard of Zeus does it ever shape-shift into a soifalicious drink in the glass when all the panels of the vinous Rubik’s Cube align. Barbera you saucy, puzzling little minx.
With the colour of arterial blood, the nose reveals wild berries, rhubarb and custard. The palate is dense, concentrated and brooding opening to a rich mid-palate with cherry-stone fruit and bitter plum and a long finish with a gentle brick-like texture.
-
Claymore, ‘Bittersweet Symphony’, Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
£16.95Add to cartAppearance – Bright ruby red
Nose- A distinctive varietal aroma of dark boysenberry and violets hits you at first but a little patience will reveal deeper characters of earthy forest floor leaves, cooked beetroot and hints of dried herbs.
Palate – Elegance and restraint are keys to this wine. A big mouthful of blackcurrant fruits is backed up by careful oak integration that delivers structure and depth. Savoury tannins are harmonious with the ever-present lashings of wild berries, liquorice and hints of leather and cedar.
General – Cabernet in the Clare Valley is distinct and powerful. It is one of the stronger varieties suited to the growing conditions and terroir of the region. The use of Merlot has a generous and appealing impact on the sometimes edgy and potent characters of Cabernet. They work hand in hand to give balance and richness to the drinker. Distinctly Cabernet with violets, leafy notes and red fruits, this wine is approachable and generous.
Serve With – Claymore’s winemaker Marnie Roberts suggests pancetta wrapped lamb cutlets with olive tapenade served with grilled field mushrooms in sage butter.
Suitable for vegans!
-
-
-
Hugh Hamilton Agent Provocateur 2018 Grenache, Gewürztraminer, Viognier
£19.50Add to cartAlthough a few less grape varieties than the 2017 vintage, the 2018 Agent Provocateur is a great introduction into the world of Dark Arts (Hugh Hamilton’s range of blended wines)
Hugh Hamilton is the 5th generation of a large wine dynasty and is regarded as the black sheep of the family.
His daughter and 6th generation of the family, Mary, continues the legacy making Hugh Hamilton Australia’s oldest wine family.
Hugh is the master of a most reprobate flock and his Agent Provocateur is a member of his Dark Arts range – a range of wines from varieties that are not meant to go together but work!
Winemaker’s Notes “The previous incarnation of the Agent had five components, and yet this one has only three. Whether it was to do with the vintage or the varieties I’m not sure, but we were able to complete the picture with less on the label this year.”
Bouquet Roses. Roses. Roses. Raspberry. Roses.
Palate Rich and textured, the palate persists, revealing multiple layers of fruit, warm spices, cherry-pie, fresh strawberries, plums, pink lady apples, blueberries, and musk sticks.
Food Match The Agent loves a duck – preferably with 5-Spice, perhaps as a pancake, but definitely with spice to match the wine.
-
-
Samuel’s Gorge Graciano 2019
£25.75Add to cartGraciano is prized for its acidity, structure and intense aromatics. Our vines yield few bunches, but the fruit is exquisite. It is as at home here in McLaren Vale as it is in its native soils of Rioja; thriving in our arid landscape.
Generous dry spice notes of pimento, fresh bay leaves and dusty cocoa are perfectly balanced with pretty aromas of violets, mulberries and Turkish dried figs. Well-integrated tannins create a stage for the red plum and ripe cherry flavours to dance across the palate. In this complex and layered wine, vibrant fruit and fragrant spice find excellent balance.
Savour this with a meal that incorporates elements of both sweet and savoury, such as a Middle Eastern spiced lamb, on hummus, bejewelled with deep pink pomegranate seeds.
THE REAL REVIEW
Nick Butler
93 pts
“Indigo-purple colour in the glass. Lovely lifted violets and mocha with
oak-spice and red licorice. It’s slinky and finely-structured, albeit with
regional richness. Dark cherries and skin-spice. Classy and long.” -
Los Haroldos Blue Horn Malbec 2019
£10.50Add to cartOwned by ‘Familia Falasco’ who have over 40 years’ experience producing fine wines and are a top 5 leading Argentine producer located in San Martin (in the East of Mendoza).
Los Haroldos owns 3,000 hectares of vineyards in many of the prime locations, including vineyards in premier sub-region ‘La Consulta’ in the ‘Uco Valley’ which is 1,100 metres above sea level and offers a perfect micro-climate for producing fresh fruit driven wines.
Big, bold and oodles of blackberry and plum fruit. Not forgetting smooth and juicy tannins. What’s not to like!
-
out of stock
Terre d’Ardeche Chataignier Chatus 2016
£17.50£13.75Out Of StockIts aromas are complex, including notes of over-ripened quince jelly, figs, and prunes in alcohol, coffee and tobacco, with a touch of vanilla and cinnamon.
Strong and well-structured on the palate, including rich tannins, this wine is true to type. It is best to open this wine a couple of hours beforehand. It goes marvellously well with strong red meat, grilled or served with gravy, as well as goats’ and sheep’s cheese. It is surprising with dark chocolate!
-
Agustín Lanús Sunal Icono Malbec 2015
£42.95Add to cartIn 2006 Agustin Lanus travelled to the upper Calchaqui
Valley Argentina for the first time with the specific goal of
learning more about the unique micro-terroirs found at
extreme altitudes. These terroirs, ranging from 1,650 to
3,100 meters above sea level, host some of the highest
vineyards in the world.“Many say that driving 9 hours into the mountains on
dangerous dirt roads just to check on our grapes is crazy, but
then they try the wine and they understand.” – Agustín LanúsVinification: The wine made using 100% native yeast, cold
pre-fermentation for 5 days, soft maceration of 30 days in
total and a natural malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged
for 24 months in a mix of French oak, 50% new and 50%
neutral used barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered before
aging 15 months in bottle before release.Tasting Note: The ultra-premium SUNAL Malbec wine is
made from grapes grown at the very limits of where grapes
can be grown. The length of time required for grapes to
mature at such extreme altitudes results in thick skins and
very low yields, allowing the winemaker to produce an
incredibly complex and full-bodied wine. The colour is a rich
purple, with the nose dominated by balsamic notes and black
fruits with floral scents and a long finish.Food Match: Cote de Boeuf, Tomahawk Steak, Charcoal roasted red meat cuts.
-
Karim Mussi Wines Altocedro Gran Reserve Malbec
£39.99Add to cart‘Everything we do at Karim Mussi Wines – everything our
hands touch – is driven by terroir… We make wine that
speaks distinctly of the place it originates, which only makes
sense since Karim Mussi Wines are crafted in the finest
winegrowing region in Argentina……La Consulta, Uco Valley’
– Karim Mussi.Viticulture: Traditional vineyard techniques, later harvested
from older vineyards.Vinification: The grapes were carefully selected from
ancient vines (104 years old) and fermented at higher
temperatures to produce the traditional Argentine style
Malbec, long maceration and aged for twenty-four months in
new Burgundy oak to obtain an intense concentration of
colour, aromas and fruit flavours.Tasting Note: A rich, complex structure with dynamic smoky
oak combining beautifully with very ripe dark berry fruit, fine
grained tannins and a serious dry finish.Food Match: Perfect with steak but because of its savour
edge try with rich, earthy mushroom dishes and more
powerful cheeses -
Enjoy our wonderful wines
from award winning wineries
CONTACT US
Tilley's Wines,
Eastfield Road, Wollaston,
Northamptonshire, NN29 7RS
Tel: +44 (0)1933 664 792
Email: info@tilleys-wines.com
Fax: +44 (0)1933 665 854
Privacy Policy |
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy |
Terms & ConditionsCUSTOMER SERVICES
SECURE PAYMENTS BY
Newsletter Sign-up
2013 Tilley's Wines, Eastfield Road, Wollaston, Northamptonshire, NN29 7RS. All Rights Reserved.
Web Design by Blayney Partnership
Sign up to our Newsletter for a chance to Win[e]!