Stainton Wines - Independent Wine Merchants, Since 1984

Talaos, Abbe Rous

Cote Vermeille

Talaos, named after one of Jason’s Argonauts (for reasons we cannot fathom) is a full bodied, hearty red from Abbe Rous. The IGP Cote Vermeille is in the Banyuls area of Southern France, but is distinguished by the fact that this wine is not fortified. Overlooking the sea near the Pyrenees, the vineyards yield a clean, pure Grenache. Un-oaked, it is opulent and full with an elegant and generous richness.

Shiraz, Fire and Ice, Brand and Sons

Coonawarra

Brand and Sons were originally growers, or “Blockers” as they were known, who sold their grapes to other winemakers but since 1966 have been making some excellent wines from their small patch of vines on the flat, fertile land of this outstanding terroir.

An elegant and refined Shiraz from the red earth of Coonawarra with great concentration and deep colour alongside warm and generous plummy notes with spicy, fragrant undertones.

The Brands have an enviable reputation amongst their peers.

Riesling, Vom Gelben Löss

Josef Ehmoser, Austria

Riesling is another huge success story, alongside the native Grüner Veltliner grape, in Austria, and the soils in the Ehmoser vineyards suit its requirements perfectly.

A balanced, complex aromatic intensity and stone fruit accents are the notable attributes. In addition to its juicy acidity, it shines with a taut, precise fruit.

Sauvignon Blanc, Bull Paddock Vineyard

Rapaura Springs, New Zealand

The single vineyard Bull Paddock Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from Rapaura Springs is sensational.

A vibrant and intense wine with aromas of passionfruit, guava and tropical fruit, with a delicious saline minerality giving backbone and a food friendliness.

Cuvée Premium Rosé Cru Classe

Côtes de Provence, France

This is a beautifully fresh and balanced rosé. The clementine fruit is crunchy on the nose with intense freshness and great aromatic elegance in the blend of Grenache and Syrah.

Delightfully full flavoured with a distinctly dry finish.

Pinot Noir Rosé, Barton Vineyards

Walker Bay, South Africa

Pouring salmon pink with a light orange hue, this Pinot Noir Rosé from South Africa’s Barton Winery is a bright, clear and quite brilliant rosé wine.

With a subtle, light and fruity on the nose, a cocktail of fresh red berries followed by enticing strawberry and raspberry aromas.

Prosecco Superiore di Conegliano Valdobbiadene

Frassinelli, Veneto, Italy

The Glera grape variety is used for this delightful Prosecco. Before Prosecco became universally adopted, Glera was the traditional name for this type of sparkling wine.

Prosecco Superiore di Conegliano Valdobbiadene has a good body with flowery ripeness and a smooth, fulsome character. Clean and rounded on the palate, with a generous aftertaste.

Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale Rosé Brut

Champagne, France

A beautiful pale pink cuvée champagne with light strawberry aromas and a delicate palate. Ripe and dry, this wine has good body and lasting flavour.

A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir, this champagne has a well-structured vinous centre combined with fruity, fresh notes. A wonderful aperatif champagne, it also pairs very well with salmon dishes or to accompany dessert.

Ramos Pinto 10 Year Old Tawny Port – Quinta de Ervamoira

Douro, Portugal

Well rounded and generous, it offers hints of orange, quince and plum, smooth and full bodied but wiith a nice fresh edge too.

Enjoy with fresh figs stuffed with almonds (a local speciality), or with desserts based around orange conserve, eggs or dried fruit for a delicious treat.

Ramos Pinto Collector Reserve

Duoro, Portugal

A rewarding, smooth and pliant red Port and a terrific introduction to the high quality that the house of Ramos Pinto offer.

Ruby Collector Rererva displays dark fruits, with hints of prunes, figs, blackberry and cherry, full bodied with a sweet ripe mellow finish.