2023 Heirloom White, Piekenierskloof, WO Piekenierskloof

White Blend

The Heirloom White is yet another truly delicious South African blend based on Chenin Blanc.  We are massive fans of these wines here at DWC and would love everyone to get behind them.  45% Chenin Blanc, 40% Grenache Blanc and 15% Viognier, this complex wine shows dried tropical fruits, fresh stone fruit and citrus notes on the the palate.  The richly textured mouthfeel integrates elegant oak and lifting acidity through to the long lingering finish. 

£19.95

2023 Indomita Albarin, Mauricio Lorca Calma, Castilla y Leon

Albarin

Not to be confused with Albarino from the North West of Spain, this white wine made from Albarin grapes grown at 950 metres above sea level in the stony soils of Castilla y Leon.  Impeccably balanced with complex mandarin, lime and baked peach notes, a gentle rounded mid palate and finishing with fresh, lively acidity on the long finish.

£17.95

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 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 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 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 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 Monkey Morio Hanewald-Schwerdt, Pfalz

Morio-Muskat

The Monkey Morio by Hanewald-Schwerdt is a fabulous, fun summer wine from Stefan Schwerdt. It's made with a now unfashionable hybrid cross called Morio Muskat, which despite having no direct relationship to Muscat it is very similar in character. Wonderfully perfumed grapey nose with elderflower, apple and hints of pineapple.

£16.50

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 Nostru Carricante Organic, Cortese, IGT Terre Siciliane

Carricante

The Nostru range from Azienda Agricola Cortese offer terrific value, expressive wines made with grapes more commonly associated with the slopes of Mount Etna.  The farming here is traditional and a nod to when organic production was a way of life rather than an informed decision. 

£14.95

2023 Pernand-Vergelesses, Domaine Denis

Chardonnay

£39.95

2023 Pinot Bianco Penon, Nals Margreid, DOC Alto Adige

Pinot Blanc

The Pinot Bianco grapes for the Penon tend to be small and concentrated, having ripened late in the high altitudes of the warm town of Penon. This wine has a fresh structure and elegant acidity, with concentrated aromas of apple, citrus and ripe pineapple.

£22.95

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 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 ‘Les Elements’, Domaine Bott-Geyl

Riesling

Jean-Christophe Bott is heir to the family tradition dating back to 1795, when his ancestor, Jean-Martin Geyl tended his vines and made his wine. Jean-Christophe Bott has been responsible for Domaine Bott-Geyl since 1993 and he converted the vineyards to be organic in 2000 and then biodynamic in 2002.  In the vineyards he concentrates on low yields and in the cellars he oversees the vinification in the most natural and minimalist manner to produce wines with precise varietal character.

£22.95

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

2023 Riesling Sekt Trocken, Hanewald-Schwerdt, Pfalz

Riesling

The Hanewald-Schwerdt Riesling Sekt Trocken has a steely lemon tinged nose with red apple and peach underpinned by zesty lime acidity, resulting in a lovely refreshing style.  This is by no means bone dry though, and with 23grams of residual sugar this a fruitier style that is a great alternative to Prosecco for those looking for something a little different.

£21.00

2023 Rully 1er Cru la Pucelle, Domaine Belleville

Chardonnay

An expressive bouquet of butter, mouth watering citrus and fleshy white fruits. The Pucelle is one of our favourite Domaine Belleville white wines, with a beautiful structure and impeccable balance on the palate. The complex palate shows a surprising mellowness backed by toasty notes and a very classy touch of minerality on the long, lingering finish.

£49.00

2023 Sauvignon Blanc ‘Cabriole’, Idun Winery, WO Bot River

Sauvignon Blanc

The Cabriole Sauvignon Blanc from the Idun winery is an elegant yet expressive Sauvignon from the cool Bot River region of South Africa.  Subtle tropical fruit is beautifully balanced with saline touches and minerality on both the nose and palate, which builds to show an impressive richness whilst never losing freshness and expertly poised acidity.  This terroir driven wine nods more to the classic old world Sauvignon Blanc from Europe than it does the modern Kiwi style, but there is enough character to satisfy lovers of both styles - very impressive.

£19.95

2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Chatelain Desjacques, Vin De France

Sauvignon Blanc

The Chatelain Desjacques Sauvignon Blanc is great value, easy drinking white wine from the western Loire. It offers plenty of varietal character, clean fresh fruit and crisp acidity on the finish. Terrific everyday white for lovers of restrained, easy going Sauvignon.

£10.95

2023 Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon, Flametree, Margaret River

White Blend

The Flametree Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blend is a delicious example of this Bordeaux style white blend.  Elegant citrus and stone fruit sit merrily alongside more exotic fruit notes such as lychee.  The maritime influence is clear in the fresh, zippy finish.  This wine is delicious now but will continue to evolve happily in bottle for a while yet.

£21.00