Having survived the first blustery month of the new year, we now move into February, hopefully to see warmer weather and first tantalising glimpses of spring buds. This month sees the celebration of two fantastic grape varietals: Furmint (1st February) and Syrah (16th February), as such we have selected some of our favourite bottlings of these beautiful grapes to showcase this month.
Chateau Dereszla Dry Tokaji, Hungary 2022
Chateau Dereszla is one of the most iconic estates in Tokaj, boasting a rich history that dates back over 500 years. After many years of neglect, the winery was purchased in 2000 by the D`Aulan family from Champagne, who have invested and renovated the proprerty and introduced state-of-the-art winemaking technology, allowing Dereszla to return to its former glory. As such, it now proudly is held in the highest regards producing dry Furmint and Tokaj.
Chateau Dereszla Dry Tokaji is a fresh and crisp wine with a remarkable texture with flavours of apricot, marmalade, beeswax and spice that lingers deliciously on the palate. Pairs excellently with spicy food.
£18.10 FEBRUARY OFFER £13.00
Le Versant Viognier, Languedoc, France 2022
This full-bodied and flavoursome varietal wine from the Languedoc is classic Viognier, with appealing flavours of apricot and floral citrus and a delicate hint of oak. A lovely fresh acidity closes the deal, and this southern French wine offers great value. An interesting alternative for fans of rich Chardonnay.
Expressive nose of ripe apricots, juicy peaches and tropical overtones. Enhanced on the palate with rich stone fruits and an uplifting citrus acidity that flows into a lingering finish.
£14.80 FEBRUARY OFFER £10.00
Foncalieu Minervois Via Nostrum, Languedoc, France 2018
A stunning Syrah-Grenache blend from the Minervois in the Languedoc-Roussillon where the Mediterranean climate and cooling sea breeze produce an intense, yet ripe and luscious Southern French red.
Intense aromas of red and black fruits fused with liquorice and black pepper spice. Medium to full-bodied on the palate with ripe tannins and good fruit concentration leading through into a long, lingering finish.
£15.00 FEBRUARY OFFER £10.60
E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2020
Deeply coloured and richly concentrated Cotes du Rhone from one of the most famous producers in the southern Rhone. This wine presents exceptional value and offers a perfect introduction to the classic blended red wines of the Rhone Valley. Made from Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre from the stunning 2018 vintage.
Deep, glossy dark red colour with pronounced fresh red berry aromas and lifted notes of spice. The palate is full round and racy, with smooth soft tannin and rich and intensely aromatic flavours. Well balanced with a lingering finish.
£17.00 FEBRUARY OFFER £12.40
