BARNES SHOP STAFF WINE SELECTION

Possibly our most popular of the Grandes Marques - Bollinger is undoubtedly one of the very best. Extensive ageing and blending of several vintages ensure the house style and high quality never falters. A blend of 60% pi...(read more)

From a brilliant value Cave in the Maconnais comes this lovely bready, yeasty fizz with lots of ripe fruit, peach, pear and apple and a creamy toasty core. All Chardonnay it is hugely crowd-pleasing, with its easy-going...(read more)

After the Bourgogne, this is sweetly juicy again, a slightly fuller, more southerly weight on the palate, but it's very much a J-MB wine 'in the style of the domaine, with tension' as Marie puts it.

l'Octroi is a small holding on the slopes of Malleval, from granite and sandy soil, lots to like here as always with a Gaillard Condrieu, ripe peach, apricot and jasmine floral notes to, impressive as always.

Beautifully textured and deliciously tangy, this is always such a brilliant version of one of Spain's most famous white varieties. Lovely ripe stone fruit, Mediterranean herbs, pithy citrus with the lovely weight on the...(read more)

A perfectly judged Kabinett from the famous Goldtropchen vineyard. Intriguing and alluring, you find yourself going back again and again to it. Beautiful balance between the sweet orchard fruit and blossom, and the excel...(read more)

Round and fruity, with blood oranges, grapefruit and some herbs on the nose, following through to a medium body with fresh acidity. Tangy and fruit-forward with a subtle finish. Drink now.

A wonderfully pale, rose-petal pink with a beautifully clear robe. The nose is an inviting and explosive bouquet of delicate white flowers laced with subtle hints of small yellow fruits and fresh citrus. On the palate, i...(read more)

Bright red fruits on the nose. A succulent and rounded mid palate with a salty note and fresh, linear acidity beneath. Really attractive, juicy, layered and mouth-watering finish. Certified organic and biodynamic (Demete...(read more)

Matured 10-years ex-Bourbon oak in the tropical climes of Barbados. This is a rich and velvety rum. Deep amber in colour with a nose of fruitcake, toffee, spice, almond and vanilla. Equally opulent on the palate with an...(read more)

Tapatio Tequila Blanco bursts with fresh agave, citrus zest, and herbal notes. Crisp and vibrant on the palate, with peppery spice, hints of lime, and a clean, lively finish that showcases its pure, unaged character.