2023 Kloovenburg Sauvignon Blanc, Swartland

Sauvignon Blanc

The Kloovenburg Sauvignon was an instant hit here at The Dorset Wine Company.  We loved the freshness that lept from the glass but as the wine developed it also shows a great deal of elegance.  There's a restrained mix of citrus, gooseberry and tropical fruits and whilst it's a very expressive wine it's never overly pungent.  The finish is crisp and elegant.

£13.95

2023 Kumeu Village Pinot Gris, Kumeu

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio

The Kumeu Village Pinot Gris is an utterly delicious example of the grape.  Lively stone fruit and exotic notes on the nose and palate with a beautiful texture that adds weight without detracting from the purity and freshness of fruit.  This is lovely to drink on it's own but also a stellar match to a number of dishes, including spicy foods. 

£18.95

2023 Las Estelas Pinot Noir, Finca Mangato, Tupungato

Pinot Noir

The Las Estelas Pinot Noir is an utterly delicious example of the grape that comes from a tiny, hand-harvested 3 hectare single vineyard perched  on it's own hilltop. 

£25.95

2023 Las Etelas Chardonnay, Finca Valmore, Tupungato

Chardonnay

The Las Estelas Chardonnay is another beautiful wine from the hugely talented Estela Perinetti.  Made with Burgundian clones grown at 1380 metres above sea level in the cold Finca Valmore single vineyard, the grapes for this wine are hand harvested and de-stemmed, with 5% fermented as whole bunches. All grapes are barrel fermented with natural yeast in a combination of new and second use French oak and 70% of the wine goes through malolactic, allowing freshness to be retained. The wine is then aged in a mixture of new and used oak as well as ceramic barrels (25%). 

£26.95

2023 Lirac Rouge Cuvee Elie, Domaine La Loyanne, Magnum

Rhone Blend

This relatively young family owned Domaine was created in 2001 by vignerons with 4 generations of vinegrowing and winemaking expertise under their belts.  They own some seriously old vines in superb sites in the Southern Rhone on a mixture of soils of red sand, clay and the classic 'Galet' pebbles associated with Chateauneuf du Pape.  As a result, their wines posess a wonderful depth and concentration.

£49.99

2023 Lomond Estate SSV, WO Cape Agulhas

White Blend

The Lomond Estate SSV is a delicious blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Viognier that is wonderfully refreshing and elegant.  The nose boasts aromas of gooseberry and tropical fruit which follow through to a layered palate with citrus and hints of spice. This is a beautifully balanced blend with each grape variety evident yet perfectly knit. Zesty and fresh with a mouthwatering finish, this is a wonderful alternative to the fabulous Chenin Blanc led blends from South Africa.

£15.95

2023 Los Olivos Chardonnay, Zuccardi, Mendoza

Chardonnay

The Los Olivos Chardonnay by Zuccardi  is a beautiful balanced dry white wine with fresh peach and citrus aromas. Vibrant and fruity with lovely crisp acidity on the finish.

£12.95

2023 Mason Road GSM, Brookdale Estate, WO Paarl

Rhone Blend

The Mason Road GSM is a cracking value red blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre and Cinsault. This lovely wine shows layers of ripe bramble fruit along with cherry, blackcurrant and plum notes mingling with smoky notes from the oak.  Silky, realy well-knit and almost dangerously drinkable.

£16.95

2023 Matawhero Merlot, Gisborne

Merlot

The beautifully supple Matawhero Merlot comes from sustainable, dry farmed vineyards in Gisborne.  Tyical of the variety the nose shows open plum and dark berry fruit that leads to a soft, rounded and fruity palate that has whiffs of old oak and classic earthy undertones. 

£16.95

2023 Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay, Kumeu River

Chardonnay

The concentration and density of Mate’s Vineyard shines through in this wine even though the 2023 vintage was lighter with a moderate alcohol of 12.5%. No new oak was used in the vinification due to the lighter yields but there was a high proportion of 1 & 2 year old barrels which means the oak feel to this wine is similar to other vintages The vine age of Mate’s Vineyard, now 33 years, contributes to the inherent quality and reputation of this wine and we are confident that bottle age of up to ten years will be beneficial.

£57.00

2023 Menetou Salon, Domaine Coquin

Sauvignon Blanc

We are delighted to welcome back this wonderful Menetou Salon from Domaine Coquin.  Planted on south west facing slopes with excellent exposure, the vines are tended with the utmost respect for the environment with ploughing and grass cover limiting the excessive use of chemicals.

£18.95

2023 Mercurey Rouge 1er Cru, Domaine Meunier

Pinot Noir

The grapes for this wine are hand harvested from 2 parcels in the heart of Mercurey where the soil is clay and limestone. They spend 10-15 days fermenting in the tank before being put into French oak barrels, 30% of which are new.  The wine then spends 12 months in barrel before being blended and bottled.

£36.00

2023 Merlot, Lanzerac, Stellenbosch

Merlot

The Lanzerac Merlot is a classic, well-structured red wine with a deep red colour ripe red berries, cocoa, chocolate and undertones of mint on the nose. The wine shows a well-balanced tannin structure with a rich velvety body and a lingering aftertaste.

£15.95

2023 Mineralstein Dry Riesling, Gerd Stepp, Pfalz

Riesling

This is a textbook Riesling, made from grapes grown on the slopes of the Haardt mountains.  Folloing a long, cool ferment (lasting 2 months), the wine spent a further 6 months on lees wihtout batonnage until bottling.  The result is a typically vibrant Riesling with stone fruit, citrus and Lime fruit characters on the nose.  The intense and textured palate combines minerality and structure with zesty, crisp acidity and a vibrant, fruity finish. 

£19.95

2023 Mineralstein Pinot Noir, Gerd Stepp, Pfalz

Pinot Noir

The Mineralstein Pinot Noir is generous, fruit led and amazingly approachable.  Packed with ripe, red cherry fruit and slight spicy notes this wonderful wine is rounded, silky and almost dangerously easy to drink.  Two thirds of the wine is aged in second and third use French Oak with the remainder aged in steel for freshness.  This isn't an archetypal Spatburgunder, but more a classic Pinot with a German accent.

£21.00

2023 Montlouis Sec Clos du Breuil, Francois Chidaine

Chenin Blanc

Based in Montlouis, Francois Chidaine makes beguiling wines from Chenin Blanc and is largely regarded as the producer who put Montlouis 'back on the map'.  The Clos du Breuil is made from a single parcel of low-yielding vines grown biodynamically on flinty/clay soils.  Grapes are harvested by hand, with a spontaneous fermentation in large, old demi-muid oak barrels.  The wine is then lees aged, without batonnage, for several months. 

£39.95

2023 Nittardi Ad Astra, DOC Maremma

Red Blend

The Nittardi Ad Astra is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from the coastal Maremma region of Tuscany.  With an enticing and complex nose of blackcurrant, plums and spicy liquorice leading to a well-balanced palate that manages to be both well-structured yet approachable.  Enjoy this introduction to the wines of Nittardi with slow braised meat dishes, charcuterie and hard cheeses.

£24.95

2023 Olbieta Negre Marco Abella, Catalunya

Grenache/Garnacha

The Olbieta Negre Marco Abella wine produces aromas of strawberry, blackberry and violet with fennel and spices. Smooth, fresh and velvety on the palate with a little bit of structure coming from ageing in French oak for three months.

£16.95

2023 Pernand-Vergelesses, Domaine Denis

Chardonnay

£39.95

2023 Pinot Noir Reserva, Ventisquero, Casablanca Valley

Pinot Noir

The Ventisquero 'Soul of the Andes' Pinot Noir Reserva is a terrific value, fruit led Pinot from the Casablanca Valley in Chile.  This lovely wine has a bright cherry and ruby red colour in the glass, a vibrant nose of strawberry, vanilla and touches of spice. The palate is generous and rounded, showing cherry and stawberry fruit, a soft, silky texture and nicely balanced acidity on the finish.  Easy and approachable, this is a great value Pinot Noir that won't break the bank.

£12.95

2023 Pouilly Fume ‘Nanogyra’, Loic Cailbourdin

Sauvignon Blanc

The Nanogyra Pouilly Fume (formerly 'Les Cornets') is a wonderful example of elegant, concentrated Sauvignon Blanc from the fossil rich Limestone vineyards of Pouilly-sur-Loire.  This terrific wine has a lovely weight on the palate with complex, even slightly exotic, elderflower and hedgerow fruit.  This delicious, unoaked white wine shows wonderful purity, is soft and rounded, and has a beautiful balance on the long, mineral-tinged finish.  

£31.95

2023 Predappio, Chiara Condello, DOC Romagna Predappio

Sangiovese

We love the Predappio Sangiovese from Chiara Condello here at DWC.  Made with the Sangiovese Piccolo clone, the grapes are small and produce concentrated wines when in the hands of such a talented winemaker.  Chiara works organically and utilises long, slow fermentations to produce an intense, concentrated Sangiovese.  Beautifully lifted and perfumed on the nose, the wine is both intense yet delicate, with cherry, plum and raspberry fruit on the palate and wonderfully poised acidity.

£26.95

2023 Quimerino Blanco, Achaval Ferrer, Mendoza

Sauvignon Blanc

The Quimerino Blanco is a blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc with the remaining 10% made up of Marsanne and Roussanne, fermented seperately at low temperatures in stainless steel. The result is a wonderfully elegant and fresh white wine that is packed with zesty, fresh fruit courtesy of the Sauvignon with a savoury edge coming from the Roussanne and Marsanne.  Really delicious and something a little different from this first class producer.  

£24.95

2023 Riesling Ried Anzenthal, Waldschutz, Wagram

Riesling

Wow, the Ried Anzenthal is a fabulous example of single vineyard Austrian Riesling.  The complex nose is clean and fresh with peach and exotic fruits mingled with hints of honey and blossom.  The palate is complex too with concentrated lime zest and more peach fruit along with distinct minerality.  The finish rich and long yet surprisingly zesty and fresh.  Drinking beautifully now, this tremendous wine has a long life ahead of it and will reward cellaring for at least a decade or maybe even two!

£26.95