Toby Jamieson's Wine List
What I'm Drinking Now
For the summer, I’ve gone for a nice seasonal mix for you all.
Any good meal always starts well with a glass or two of bubbles, so if you’re a fan of pink, the Hebrat is one of my favourite rose champagnes at the moment, and on the white, I think Maillart’s champagnes, particularly his vintage ones, are amongst my favourite of all of our growers.
The Les Acacias I tried again recently, and it’s one of the finest whites from the Rhône under £20 I’ve put to the taste. It simply get going and the Marsanne and Rousanne merged beautifully. Every time we have our annual Italian tasting, one of my standout white choices is the Rigogoli Salviano, which is simply fabulous for this time of year.
The Hunting Hill is probably the most ‘Puligny like’ of the single vinyeards at Kumeu, and for all you Chardonnay lovers, It’s zippy, powerful with well integrated oak.
Moving onto the reds, some classic summer choices here.
The Côte de Brouilly goes down as a real favourite of mine for this price point. It’s a delicious fruit bomb and great value.
The Rippon ‘Rippon’ is their flagship estate wine, and we were delighted to welcome Nick Mills, the owner winemaker in the office to take through the current range. As ever, the Rippon sings out of the glass but also has a lovely subtle smoothness it. A great partner for a roast chicken summer supper.
Finally, one of my go to Garnachas at the moment, from Ritme cellar. The Plaer is a great summer bbq wine. Lots of power, acidity, grip and deliciousness all rolled into one. Enjoy and drop me a line if you need anything!
Toby
2018 ESCONDITE DEL ARDACHO Veriquete Tentenublo
Alavesa Rioja Spain 15% Red
Garnacha, Tempranillo, Viura, Malvasia. Bio-dynamic, Vegetarian, Practising Organic, Vegan
A single parcel at 620 metres supplies the grapes for Roberto Oliván's slightly funky, left-field blend of Tempranillo with 20% Garnacha, Viura and Malvasía. Firm, sappy and spicy, this was entirely ferment...(read more)
L&S
GONET-MÉDEVILLE Tradition Brut 1er Cru NV
Champagne France 12.5% White
Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir.
70% Chardonnay from Bisseuil, a very early-ripening site, with expressive aromas of white flowers and subtle peach. Only 6g/l of dosage, but rich and harmonious, the ripeness from the sunny site. Inviting, simply delicio...(read more)
L&S
2019 LE CARILLON DE ROUGET Pomerol Château Rouget
Bordeaux France 14% Red
.
85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc Planting density: 7 500 vines per hectare Average age of vines: 20 years. Vineyards are sustainably farmed, using practices such as cover crops and ploughing. Grapes are harvested by hand,...(read more)
Winemaker's notes
2023 KUMEU RIVER Chardonnay Coddington
North Island New Zealand 12.6% White
Chardonnay.
The 2023 Chardonnay Coddington provides its typical rounder shape and comforting suppleness despite being clearly lighter in concentration and richness than in recent years. At just 12.6% alcohol, it's bright and fresh,...(read more)
Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous.com
HERI HODIE Brut 1er Cru Champagne Roger Coulon NV
Champagne France 12% White
Pinot Meunier. Certified Organic
'Yesterday Today' the Latin name proclaims. 90% comes from a solera of Pinot Meunier. Superb rich autolysis on the nose, soft attack, full and expressive with fruit and dried fruit, almost waxy, then juicy - harmonious a...(read more)
L&S
2020 CONDRIEU Chéry Domaine Rémi Niero
Northern Rhône Rhône France 14% White
Viognier.
'My Cherie Amour, lovely as a summer day' I'm pretty sure Stevie Wonder penned this song sitting high above the village of Condrieu with a glass of Niero Chéry. It would be easy to make the leap, the 2020 is all f...(read more)
L&S
2022 SAINT AUBIN 1er Cru Chatenière Domaine Joseph Colin
Côte d'Or Burgundy France 13% White
Chardonnay.
A bit more restraint on the nose here. More perfumed than ripe fruit on the nose – touch of honeysuckle. The energy is evident here – like a tightly wound coil, waiting to be released, with plenty of power. Lovely grapef...(read more)
L&S
2019 CÔTE RÔTIE Maison Rouge Domaine Benjamin et David Duclaux
Northern Rhône Rhône France 13.5% Red
Syrah.
Deeply coloured. Intense and open on the nose, with darker fruit character than the 2020. Spicier in style, with smoky juniper notes. Full in body, soft, juicy, but with plenty of intensity. Really mouthcoating fruit and...(read more)
Matt Walls, Decanter.comORDER
COLLECT
ORDER ONLINE AND COLLECT FROM ONE OF OUR SHOPS